Soul of the Chosen: Rebirth in the Realm of Steel and Sorcery

A Stand Against Injustice

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Ejhay and Elric stood outside the adventurer's guild, their plans for the day diverging. Ejhay looked at his friend and said, "Elric, I'll take a walk around town. I need some fresh air. Rest up at the house and be careful as well."

Elric nodded, his voice filled with concern. "You too, Ejhay. Be cautious, and don't take unnecessary risks."

As Ejhay wandered the streets of Craig, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The recent revelations about the Imperial Kingdom and the complexities of this world weighed heavily on his mind. He observed the townsfolk going about their daily lives, the bustling market, and the diverse group of adventurers at the guild.

However, as he turned into an alley, he witnessed a troubling scene. Four menacing figures surrounded a frightened child, demanding money and harassing the young one. The child was helpless, and fear filled their eyes.

Ejhay approached the alley with a disinterested demeanor, as though he had no concern for the situation. But his powers, honed in the dungeons and concealed from the world, were at the ready.

In a moment of decision, he subtly unleashed a small dose of his abilities. The 'Paralyzed Spray' and 'Thunder Strike' took effect, rendering the four aggressors temporarily immobile, their mouths agape in shock.

With a sense of quiet determination, Ejhay approached the child. "I will save you," he assured the terrified kid, who looked up with gratitude and relief. The child thanked Ejhay and quickly fled from the alley to safety.

Ejhay then turned his attention back to the four men who had tormented the child. His voice was filled with a stern warning. "Be men. Find an honest path in life, or the consequences will be severe. If you continue down this path, you will face my judgment."

With that, Ejhay lifted the enchantment that held the four men in place. Panic and fear overcame them, and they sprinted out of the alley, desperate to escape Ejhay's mysterious and undeniable power.

Having ensured the child's safety and given a stern lesson to the aggressors, Ejhay left the alley and made his way back to the house he shared with Elric. He felt a mixture of emotions, from a sense of justice upheld to the realization that the world they had entered was rife with both challenges and opportunities. As he entered the house, exhaustion overcame him, and he sank into a deep slumber, his mind filled with the events of the day and the complexities of the world he now navigated.