Where am I?

[You are cursed; you can break free from the curse if you can free this world from demons and monsters.]

What the hell! I can't accept it. Why am I cursed?

The man grumbled, but he couldn't move at all. This isn't fair! What's happening to me! He continued to grumble. However, while he was in that darkness, he saw a world in ruins and only slavery. The slavery of humans and other races. This world is ruled by monsters and demons.

Then... why am I imprisoned here?

[You must wait for a hero and liberate this world. It doesn't matter how long it takes for you to be free. You have a duty to complete the mission of saving this world. If you want to return, then complete the mission]

No! No! I don't want to! I don't want to! The man shouted.

However. As time passed, the man couldn't move, only observing everything around him. He was deep in the earth and could see all the oppression, destruction, and enslavement of humanity.

After more than a thousand years of imprisonment underground, he began to gather energy and discover his true nature. He was cursed for his mistakes; he already knew this. However, he could not return and must complete his mission. His duty, to save this world, was to wait for a hero who would accompany him to complete his mission.

Another problem he came to understand after more than a thousand years of contemplation.

He was cursed to become a weapon, the Thunder Sword. Waiting was incredibly tedious, and he was impatient at first. However, he eventually gave in and used his time to realize all his mistakes.

Until... the battle that took place in the Raktus Mountains made him realize something. The violent clash and fierce battle of humans against monsters and demons. They all refused to give up and continued to fight. Nine figures fighting against thousands of enemy troops, they defended each other and made the cursed man feel the deep emotion of their struggle.

And... the immense energy of a long-haired man was thrown to the earth, right above himself, cursed and imprisoned. The energy dripped to the ground and hit the chains that bound him. The chains broke, and the man cursed to become the Thunder Sword was finally free.

He was free. Was his mission, after waiting for over a thousand years, finally complete?

Finally... I'm free. I must quickly complete my mission and return to my life!

***

The sword-shaped weapon laughed?

"I'm free at last. I've been imprisoned for over a thousand years. I'm free, I'm free at last!"

The sound of the sword thundered, and everyone was in disbelief. So... the myth wasn't just a rumor. It was real, a prophecy about the Thunder Sword capable of slaying both the demon king and the monster king.

The sword still hovered above the ground, shining brightly like a small sun filled with shimmering light. A mighty sword.

"Rabies! Quickly, grab that sword!" Cyton shouted to one of his war commanders. Rabies was one of the seven beast leaders and possessed the greatest speed among all the monsters. His speed was close to the speed of light, and upon command, Rabies shot forward and was near the flaming sword in an instant.

Everyone saw this. Aeera's team was shocked because Rabies, with his pointed ears and three tails that curled upwards, was already near the legendary weapon. Was he going to take the sword?

Danger!

It was too late. Kenan didn't even expect Rabies' quick reaction, already holding the legendary sword with both hands.

Clap!

Rabies smiled. He had the upper hand in speed, even though he had struggled to defeat the Elf princess when fighting her. But now, he had obtained the sword that had long been mythical as the strongest sword in the world. Rabies was thrilled to receive it.

He held it tightly.

Rabies' mind was filled with evil thoughts. If the sword were his, would his strength equal that of the monster king, Horus? If he could indeed become as strong as King Horus, then he would be stronger than their leader, Cyton.

If that were to happen! Wasn't he the one worthy of being the leader of the monsters under King Horus? Right! All this time, he had always been ordered around by Cyton. It felt truly unpleasant.

Right!

He was the ruler who should have been the leader of the seven beasts! If he were stronger than Cyton, it would have happened. He should have been the leader! This sword, a very powerful sword, was now in Rabies' hands.

Rabies trembled, feeling the energy overflowing from the mythical sword. Rabies was certain that his power had now multiplied.

"Rabies! Rabies!" Cyton shouted several times, as Rabies had remained motionless, holding the legendary sword for a long time. He remained motionless, doing nothing, floating in the air, holding it. Cyton wondered what had happened to Rabies.

Everyone was still watching Rabies holding the sword, but they didn't dare move because Rabies wasn't moving either.

What was happening?

"Rabies!" Cyton shouted again, but there was no response.

However, the energy from the sword began to enter Rabies' hand, and it continued to flow, and slowly Rabies felt the energy overflowing from his body.

"I am now the strongest monster! I am the true leader! I am Rabies, the leader of the seven beasts!" Rabies shouted, maintaining the energy that continued to flow into his body. He felt the energy growing larger and larger, the power overflowing, and it was time to become the strongest.

"What are you saying, Rabies? Are you crazy? Give me the sword!" Cyton shouted.

Ha... ha... ha...

Rabies' laughter made Cyton frown.

"What are you laughing at, Rabies!"

"I'm tired of always being ordered around. You don't deserve to be the leader of the seven beasts; I am the true leader. With this sword, I will be the strongest and will always be close to King Horus because of my power. Ha... ha... ha...!"

Cyton and the other monsters were astonished; so Rabies had truly gone mad now!

"You're crazy, Rabies! Hurry and hand over the sword!" shouted Ramau behind Cyton.

"I don't want it! I am the true leader of the beasts!"

Ha... ha... ha...!

Rabies laughed and absorbed the ever-growing energy into his body. The energy overflowed, and suddenly...

BOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!

A huge explosion, everyone's eyes were dazzled.

When the massive explosion ended, the legendary sword was still floating in the air. However, Rabies was gone. Even his presence had vanished completely. He was dead!

Ha... ha... ha...

Now, the laughter of the legendary sword, the Thunder Sword, resounded through the sky. "Trying to be my master! No way! Whoever dares to touch me carelessly, I will destroy them. My power is not a lowly power that can be wielded by just anyone!"

Cyton and the monster army were shocked. Cyton immediately signaled to the remaining troops.

"If we can't hold the sword, simply enclose it with energy and bring it to King Horus. Do it before it's too late!"

Everyone understood and immediately shot toward the legendary sword.

WHOOOOSSSH!

Once again, their eyes were dazzled as someone suddenly appeared in front of the lightning sword. There were nine of them, and Kenan was already at the front, blocking them all. The monsters were already outmatched.

Kenan smiled, "You want to take that legendary sword, cowardly Cyton! How dare you take a girl hostage to make me pretend I'm dead? Seriously, the pain is really making my head hurt!"

Kenan braced himself with energy.

"Monsters, attack together and get the sword!"

The monsters' attack came, and everyone braced themselves. Aeera was more cautious, not wanting to be caught in the act again. As the clash of energies began, the Lightning Sword charged from behind, its energy destroying nearly half the monster army with a single slash.

BOOOOOOMMM!

So powerful!

BOOOOOOOMM!

The sword stopped right in front of Kenan.

"Let's unite our forces and destroy all the monster and demon forces. You summoned me, so we have no choice but to work together."

Kenan smiled, "Do you choose me?"