Chapter 14-Beginning of the Apocalypse

Upon returning to Fenlai City, everything looks normal. There is no harassment on the Dawson household from the Radiant Church and Cult of Shadows. Since there is no evidence pointing Ernst as the culprit for the death of their people, they stop temporarily.

The people of the Dawson mansion celebrates the return of the family. At night a feast is held by the family, making the servants and guards feels gratitude to their masters. After the feast ended, James gives gold coins as reward for their servants and guards.

After a week of staying at Fenlai City, Ernst left again to travel around with Nadia. The master and magical beast visits places outside the Fenlai Kingdom. Ernst tasted every delicacy along the way and meets people.

Ernst turns seventeen while traveling for a few months. During his travels, Ernst meets his cousin Yale. Yale boasts the achievement of his brother Linley, being a third youngest magus in the history of Yulan Continent and a master sculptor.

Linley was conferred as a Marquis and given a large mansion in Fenlai City by King Clayde of Fenlai Kingdom. Yale narrates his brother experiences at the Mountain Range of Magical Beast and finding a sword artifact.

Ernst listen attentively, he summarizes the clues and come to a conclusion that the apocalypse will arrive in seven months. Since it will be seven months from year 9999 to year 10000 of Yulan Calendar, the apocalypse might happen like the original canon.

Ernst doesn't know how much he had to change in the original story that cause butterfly effects. After speaking with his cousin for a long time, Ernst travels with Nadia to Foggy Valley. He wants to verify if the beast's tide will still happen.

Arriving at the Foggy Valley, Ernst, and Nadia noticed a big difference since their last visits. The quantity of magical beasts were reducd a lot. The flying Firedagons and Emerald dragons were missing.

"Nadia, can you translate what those magical beasts are saying?"

"Roaaaar!"

"Yes master." Nadia listened to the roars of the magical in the distance.

"Master, according to these magical beasts, there are three Saint-level Six-Eyed Golden Ni-Lion that suddenly appeared three months ago and devoured the big dragons. In addition, they said that a Deity-level magical beast also appears after the three Six-Eyed Golden Ni-Lion devoured the big dragons and called the three magical beasts as his children. They also heard that the Deity-level magical beast will gather magical beast and expand their territories."

Hearing this, Ernst trembles. For him, this is enough information to conclude that the apocalypse day will arrive.

"That's enough information for us. Let's return to Fenlai City immediately."

Ernst and Nadia travel for five days and enter the Fenlai City

Ernst enters their mansion, he needs to warn his parents and relocate their household to O'Brien Empire. Though, he is not a kindhearted person, he wants to prevent the deaths of innocents people from being food of the magical beast, especially people that lives in town and villages. In the original canon, millions of people died because of beast's tide, he hopes to save as many as he can.

Ernst looked for his parents. He needs to tell them what he saw and heard to convince them to leave.

When he saw his parents, he asked them to go to the study room, including with Douglas, Roger, Steward Greg, and Andrea. When all are present and seated, Ernst looks at them very seriously.

"When Nadia and I returned to the Foggy Valley, the hundreds of giant dragons that we usually sparred are not there anymore. According to the magical beast that survives, the giant dragons were devoured by three Saint-level Six-Eyed Golden Ni-Lion. Also, they heard that the father of the three Saint-level magical beasts is a Deity-level magical beast. They are now gathering every magical beast in the Mountain Range of Magical Beast to extend their territory." Ernst stops for a while so that everyone can digest the information, he said.

The people in the study room aside from Ernst were all nervous and afraid. They know a disaster is coming. They look at Ernst and encourage him to continue.

"I know what you are thinking. Yes, the probability of magical beasts tide is very high. Fenlai City is very near the Mountain Range of Magical Beast. The only problem is: we don't know when the beast's tide will happen. To not burden ourselves, we should relocate the entire family. To the servants and guards who are willing to follow us, we can bring their entire family as well. Those who are unwilling, we can give them gold coins for compensation. We can do these this in secret. If the beast's tide information is leak, it will cause a great trouble. Just tell them that we are moving to O'Brien Empire." Ernst discusses everything with the people inside the study room.

"Remember, we must leave as early as possible. For the towns and villages in the Holy Union and Dark Alliance that will be affected by the beast's tide. Let's just offer them to move in a safe place and pay fifty gold coins for every family. If they would rather not stay in their designated place, they can return after the Yulan festival. For the nobles in the different kingdoms, they are hard-headed, leave them for be. Use the gold coins I have gained after selling magicite cores for the relocation of people in the towns and villages."

After the meeting, everyone got busy. In the afternoon, he picked up her sister Anna from Ernst Institute and explain to her everything. Her sister was shocked. They hurriedly return to their mansion.

After one week of preparation, the people of Dawson mansion departed Fenlai City and travels to O'Brien Empire. Ernst and Nadia remained in the mansion. They are going to the Mountain Range of Magical Beast to monitor the beast's tide.

Ernst and Nadia travels around the outer region of the Mountain Range of Magical Beast for five months, monitoring the movements of the magical beast. Aside from monitoring, Ernst and Nadia did not stop training. Suddenly, they heard numerous magical beast roaring.

"Roaaar!"

"Roaaar!"

"Growl!"

"Nadia, what are they saying?"

"Master, they are saying. Attack the humans. For the King's order, let's destroy human cities."

Upon hearing this, Ernst flies high in the sky. He saw an uncountable magical beast moving in the direction of Fenlai Kingdom. He estimates that it will arrive at Fenlai City in three days.

Ernst boarded on Nadia's back and moved out immediately from the outer region of the Mountain Range of Magical Beast. He cast Wind-style magic spell 'Windshadow' to increase their speed. They have arrived after flying for ten hours.

Returning to Ernst Institute, he hastily looks for his cousin, Yale. When he saw his cousin, he looks distress and worried.

"Cousin, what's the problem?"

Yale did not hide anything to him and tell that his third bother Linley will be executed on the day of the Yulan festival. Ernst consoles his cousin and glance at him seriously.

"Yale. I have something critical to tell you. You must listen carefully."

Yale's seems to understand his cousin's urgency and listen attentively.

"Yale. Leave with your friends and family. Go to the North. There is a beast tide approaching in two days."

Yale stands suddenly upon hearing this. He is astonished and afraid. Ernst did not let him talk and continued speaking.

"I've just return from Mountain Range of Magical Beast. In there, I saw hundreds of thousands of magical beast going in the territories of the Holy Union and Dark Alliance. The magical beast tide heading to the Fenlai Kingdom will arrive in two days. I want you to use the influence of Dawson Conglomerate to warn everyone and leave the Kingdom. Leave as far as possible from the Mountain Range of Magical Beast. For the territories outside Fenlai Kingdom, tell them to go to the North. The same thing will happen to the Dark Alliance, so you tell them too. Don't worry about your third brother, someone will save him." After informing Yale, Ernst leave immediately to warn his dorm mates.

Yale was still shocked and felt unbelievable. He moved quickly and informs the Ernst Institute about the situation. Thanks to Dawson Conglomerate, every person with high authority in the territory of Holy Union and Dark Alliance were informed.

In the Fenlai City, many people were seen leaving the city and are heading to the North. In Ernst Institute, many students start to leave, while some still stayed together with the instructors to fight the beast's tide.

The soldiers of Fenlai City prepare their magic canons and set it up in the city walls. The Magic Corps of the Radiant Temple also prepare their people to fight the beasts tide.

Year 10000 of the Yulan Calendar.

Two days after the announcement of the incoming beast's tide. The atmosphere is very tense. The soldiers and Magic Corps are standing at the city wall, all are nervous. The King of Fenlai Kingdom Clayde is also in the city wall, protected by his elite guards.

Most civilians already left the city, while there are still nobles who remain because they want to avoid leaving. Villages and towns outside the city were already deserted months ago.

On Ernst Institute side, Ernst and Nadia are waiting one hundred meters outside the main gate. On Ernst front, countless crushed stones pile like a small hill.

Inside the campus gate, are students and instructors that stayed and willing to fight the beast's tide.

"Look at the monstrous Velocidragon. It's so huge. If I can have a magical beast like that, it will be great." An institute student praised.

"Hush. That's Ernst magical beast companion." Another student argued.

"Concentrate on the incoming beast's tide. Conserve your energy." One instructor shouted.

Suddenly, the bird in the forest flies in the sky. A rumbling sound can be heard coming from the Mountain Range of Magical Beast. The trees in the distance topple like a landslide. A cloud of dust rises as the magical beast gallops inside the forest.

"Roaaar!"

"Growl!"

"Howl!"

"Magical beast tide is coming." Someone shouted.

In the distance hundreds of thousands of magical beast such as Windwolves, Horned Beast, Blackbears, Wyrms and flying magical beast such Thunderwings Pegasi, Golden Sunhawks, Blue Eyed Thunderhawks, Dragonhawks as well as various dragons.

Seeing such numerous magical beast, the students, and instructors of Ernst Institute panics.

"We are going to die."

"I should evacuate with others."

"I don't want to die."

"Mommy."

Hearing the student cries, Ernst knows this will happen. He cast Earth-style magic spell 'Howling Worldwolf'. "Nadia, prepare to fight. Kill as many as you can."

"Roaaar!"

Nadia roars, she loves to kill and slaughter.

Ernst also cast Wind-style magic spell 'Windshadow' to increase Nadia's speed and let her have a flying ability. With peak 9th rank Velocidragon Nadia and support of 9th rank Howling Worldwolf, they can easily kill magical beast.

Ernst shouted at the back. "Students and instructors who don't want to die. Leave now."

Hearing no response, he orders Nadia. "Nadia attack."

"Roaaar!"

"Hoooowl!"

Nadia and Howling Worldwolf charge forward. They massacre every magical beast on their way. Nadia uses her claws and tail to kill the magical beast, while she uses her fire breathe when she is surrounded. The Howling Worldwolf uses earth magic to support Nadia and also uses its body to kill opponents.

Ernst prepared the crush stones on his front, as long as the magical beast enter the three-hundred meter range, he can kill them easily. Soon thousands of Windwolves passed Nadia and Howling Worldwolf, they enter Ernst attack range.

Ernst imbued battle Qi in the stone and locks the incoming magical beast. He flicks the stones with his fingers.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

A sonic boom is heard one after another, Ernst hand is like a machine gun. He can flick sixty stones per second in each hand. Every second, he kills one hundred twenty magical beasts. Every sonic boom signifies a magical beast death. Ernst did not stop shooting stones. When Nadia and Howling Worldwolf were surrounded, he also shoots down a magical beast.

When he saw the flying magical beasts enters his range, they also become his target.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

Flying magical beast falls down from the sky one after another. On the ground, countless dead bodies scattered everywhere. The students and instructor jaws almost drop to the ground. Their mouths are wide open, even an egg can fit in. They feel like they are in a dream.

"Incredible!"

"Wow!"

"We have a chance. Prepare to support. As soon as the magical beast passes, Ernst, kills them all."

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

The crushed stones that Ernst prepares are dwindling very fast. Thankfully, the magical beast attacking are only 8th rank below, while the higher levels are still on the back.

Nadia enjoys massacre so much, with the combination of her fire breath and tail attack, no magical beast can't get near her. Thanks to 'Windshadow' spell, she is very fast. However, the Howling Worldwolf is on the verge of collapse.

"Whoosh!"

"Baaam!" "Baaam!" "Baaam!" "Baaam!"

Ernst noticed that many magical beasts are heading to the direction of Fenlai City. He ignored the magical beast heading in a different direction and focus on what is in front of him.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

While Ernst is fighting, he heard continuous sound of magic canons. It seems the defense on the city wall of Fenlai City is starting.

Because of so many magical beasts, many have pass Ernst. Thankfully, they are killed by the students and instructors guarding the Ernst Institute.

"Continue fighting. Don't let any magical beast ruin our campus."

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

Sonic booms rung the entire battlefield as magical beasts were harvested like wheat.

The crushed stones are no more. Ernst charges at the magical beast. He cast Wind-style magic spell 'Windshadow' to boosts his speed. He runs very fast, people only see a blur. Ernst uses his fist and kicks to fight.

"Baaam!" "Baaam!" "Baaam!" "Baaam!"

With his every hit, magical beasts instantly die. His body alone is comparable to Demigod artifact, his body is the best weapon for this battle. He can punch fifty times per second in each hand. He becomes a death god in the battlefield, harvesting lives.

Due to the massive quantity of magical beast, it seems they are not decreasing. Many are moving in different directions. Ernst, Nadia, and the Howling Worldwolf already killed tens of thousands of magical beast.

Ernst runs around the battlefield casting Earth-style magic spell 'Shattered Rocks' continuously, as hundreds of boulders kills many magical beasts.

On the side of the Ernst Institute, Students and instructors fight side by side. They already suffered some casualties. Suddenly, a high pitch roar coming Fenlai City is heard.

"Roaaaar!"

The magical beast in front of Ernst Institute seems to have received an order from Saint-level magical beast. They divide themselves into two groups. The 8th and below rank magical beast proceeds to the direction of Fenlai City, while hundreds of 9th rank magical beast stay behind to eradicate the people in the institute.

Seeing hundreds of 9th rank magical beasts in the distance, the people in the Ernst, Institute begins to panic. They truly are afraid now.

"Everyone, run! Save yourselves."

Every remaining students and instructors runs to the back mountain behind the campus. From there, they run like crazy. They want to avoid becoming foods for the magical beast. They don't know how many of them could escape. Likewise, they understood that it is over for the institute, even for the entire kingdom. Not only that, but they are too naive to think they can stop the beast's tide.

Seeing the escaping students and instructors, Ernst smiled and went to Nadia's side.

"Nadia, can you still fight?"

"Roaaaar!"

"Of course master. I've never been able to fight like these. My blood is boiling, seeing many 9th rank opponents."

"Good. Give everything you got."

"Roaaaar!"

Ernst and Nadia did not wait for the magical beast, they charge instead. Ernst cast Earth-style magic spell 'Supergravity Field'. The gravity around Ernst as a center covers around one thousand meter in diameter.

"Rumble…rumble…"

The magical beast charging at them becomes so slow and heavy. Ernst and Nadia were not affected. They slaughter every magical beast until none remaining. The battle takes a longer time to finish. Ernst warrior outfit was damaged, but he has no injury. However, Nadia has many wounds all over her body. He heals Nadia's injuries while looking in the entire battlefield. Dead bodies of magical beast pile like a hill.

Ernst looks at the large number of transparent attribute bubbles on the ground. He smiles and laughs.

(Strength +15031)

(Speed +10098)

(Defense +30062)

(Constitution +14678)

(Perception +13632)

(Battle Qi +14987)

(Earth Elemental Essence Affinity +12303)

(Fire Elemental Essence Affinity +11414)

(Wind Elemental Essence Affinity +13606)

(Water Elemental Essence Affinity +7004)

(Lightning Elemental Essence Affinity +6367)

(Light Elemental Essence Affinity +2113)

(Darkness Elemental Essence Affinity +1228)

After picking up the attribute bubbles, Ernst feels his strength and defense increase by another level. He feels he can fight anyone below the Deity-level with his body alone. With the huge amount of elemental essence, he can see and understand the laws more easily.