Chronicles: Second Earth Online

Chapter Sixteen

Hugging for more than ten seconds, actually builds up deep relationships and bonds that can't be severed by time and distance.

---Second Earth Online, Anonymous

The whole city was bustling with business. Players all over White Clover Village were extremely looking forward to next week's start of Registration and the day where almost all player will witness who will be the strongest creature over the world of Second Earth.

Everybody was excited to see big personalities appear at the tournament. The faces that can't be seen every day will definitely show up and compete to take the throne. The same goes for Nex who is currently with his three friends doing a night patrol outside the city grounds. As of now, they have not yet found the fifth member to complete their group but the haste is unnecessary since the start of the Registration would be next week.

"I'm sure, there are people who will show up with incredible power at the tournament. And they will be hard to beat." Nex said. He led the three to a clearing not far from the Eastern Gate and there spent talking with them.

"Yes you may be right. We have to do something. Big names like the Greystalker Zap, Lightning Lord Zeos, the Witch Huntress Mad Onna, the Whispering Wisp and many other famous players will be sure to show up. Some of them are even guild leaders and others are distinguished high levelled players that has the power on par with an entire battalion." Fawn said. She scanned her mind once more to check if a renowned people was left behind but thankfully, she mentioned quite a few.

"With the tournament's rules as it is, infamous players can also join in and grab the title. Criminals can be granted amnesty for the sake of the game. The Bigshooter Ted, Bloodlust Bacon, Dark General Lucif, the Cursing Brat Vhanissia, Witch Angel Anna, and other infamous players known for their evil deeds even here in-game." Nex noted.

"It doesn't matter. Whoever stands up in our way, will be defeated!" Jake said full of determination. His smiling face didn't show any sign of disturbance nor fear against the mentioned opponents. He trusts the abilities and strengths of his friends. With their power combined, they can even move an entire mountain or sink an island!

"You are too positive, man. One thing that worries me is that, almost all of them have their own Beast Stones that helps them amplify and magnify the lengths of their power, and we don't have a single one on our list!" Nex exclaimed.

"Beast Stones are different types of gemstones embedded with the soul of a defeated Boss Monster. It can be acquired through landing the final hit on the Rare Boss Monster. The chances of getting one are as rare as the monster though." Fawn replied back, it seems like they are the only ones who care about what they are talking about. Annie is busy checking the surroundings and his brother is busy slacking off and doing some unimportant things.

"What do you say we also get one for our own?" Nex suggested. Jake's ears fluttered for a second and moments later, the two siblings are now in the conversation too.

"Where?" Jake asked what Fawn is supposed to ask. The elf lady just shut her lips and waited for Nex's answer. It took him a minute to think of a location.

"I don't have a clue." Their looks were disappointed as they heard what he said. . .

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"Players?" the four heard a deep and masculine voice coming from behind them. They looked at the source and the ladies shrieked in horror as a tall semi-bulked up man wearing a middle-classed armor walked upfront to meet them. He has three horns protruding from his head and his black hair covered half of his face. He has a massive sword strapped in his back and a sinister tail moving behind him.