This Is Not Time Travelling

edly, the floor pulsed with redness once again, just like the moment Aurielle stepped on the circled floor. A powerful dark shockwave knocked all of them except for Lucius. They started to feel weak.

”Whats happening? I can stand ” They felt disoriented.

”It absorbed our energy. Looks like that was just childs play, no wonder it was too easy ” Cole said.

”He said easy. ” Aurielle cried in disbelief.

Out of nowhere, a portal was created. They heard it. A growl that made their hair strands stand up and blood run cold. The immersive deadly aura was suffocating. At a slow pace, stepping into the light from the large portal, was an actual dragon.

ROAAARRRR!!!!!

It roared intimidatingly, causing the forest to become uneasy. The birds flew away in fear and monsters started to feel agitated; howling, hissing, running, and hiding. The threatening aura spread far and wide, and on that day, the inhabitant of Mirifical Enthral felt it; a change. A lady turns her head, covered with a veil.

”Head Dawn. ” One of the druids called to her with a concerned tone.

”Yes, I can feel it. ” She said.

”Is that th- th- The Dark King?! ” Remy screamed. They were stunned, struck by an actual terror.

”Just what have we woken? ” Dylan asked eyes enlarged from the horror.

”I think the true Replica is actually based on the Dark King. That would explain why it has dark magic. ” Cole tries to elucidate their confusion.

”So what did we fight just now? ” Aurielle asked.

”Its probably a golem created by the druids to act as the Replica. They might felt this power would be too strong, even for a human to handle, so they created another version of the Replica, but a golem. If anyone were to fight the real Replica directly, theyll be dead in an instant. ” Cole explained.

”True. ” Dawn appeared out of nowhere. The veiled lady looked at the Replica.

”So it is you humans, who woken him up? ” She asked.

”I thought our strongest golem could handle anyone trying to trespass. It seems humans nowadays are getting stronger to even challenge the Replica himself. ” Dawn sighs.

”Wait, so the golem was only an easier version of the Replica? You guys need to make clearer guidance about that. Who knew we never had the chance to win against it from the very beginning. ” Remy felt flabbergasted.

”Im sorry. We tried our best to make it clear; that no one should ever come here, based on the danger that we put, starting from the Cursed Woods until the Ruin of Eve. But for some reason, humans kept coming here to have their life taken away. Do you humans really like chasing death? ” Dawn was bewildered. They were taken aback by her words.

”Now that is a reality check-up. ” Aurielle somehow felt embarrassed.

”Don get discouraged. Only those who are brave enough can achieve greater things even at the cost of their life. ” Cole reminded them. They have doubts in their hearts, despite being called the Top 3, they were still weak.

”We might have died fighting the golem if you didn save us. ” Jason said weakly.

”True. ” Cole admitted.

”Is that all you can say? ” They felt more demotivated which made Cole laughs.

”In front of a strong opponent, it is easy to feel pressured and felt like you are very weak. But if you look back, this is an S rank territory. Not many can reach this height, but this enemy is not yours to fight. Always remember, there will always be someone stronger than you ” Cole reminded them.

”Someone stronger? Is it you? ” Aurielle asked.

”Nah, Im not that strong. But I do want to fight this boss. Even if this is only a Replica, its the closest thing to the real one. Its time to put my power to the test again. ” Cole was getting excited, he began to stretch.

”Good luck, Cole! Don die! Kick its butt! ” They cheered for him.

”What a funny group of humans. This is the first time anyone has come here since no one has ever visited our princess. Could this day… ” Dawn hesitated.

”Princess? ” Aurielle was puzzled.

”Watch out! ” Without notice, a large black needle-like pillar flew towards them, it was startling. More of it was hovering above the Replica.

”Do not touch it! It will absorb your energy. ” Cole said. His left arm was grazed by one of the needles and torn his shirt.

”Looks like, its not only capable of that. ” His skin slowly turns darker where he was wounded.

”It had poison too. This fight is deadly. ” He clenched his teeth in pain. They began to worry.

”Im a little bit concerned about how to fight this if I can even touch it. ” Cole chuckles to himself.

”Black hole. ” Lucius called, followed by a black hole appearing beside him, he puts his arm inside and pulled out something. Using magic to elevate it, he strikes the Replica powerfully, causing it to fall on its back.

”How dare you bring that with you! ” Cole was furious.

”Use it or die. ” He said cold-heartedly. Striking the chest of the Replica was a large red claymore. The Replica tried to pull itself up, but quickly Cole took the claymore away.

”So Cole is a Claymores. I thought he said hes a fighter. ” Aurielle said, confused.

”Im both, but I prefer to be a fighter. Claymores are too heavy to handle. ” He cleared up.

”So why not be a Swordsman? ” Dylan asked.

”Im too lazy to use my hand, okay? So I used my legs mostly. ” Cole answered, foolishly.

”Thats your reason? ” They were flabbergasted again.

”What a funny young man ” Dawn chuckles. The Replica made an ear-splitting roar and destructive scratching on the floor, clearly annoyed. Cole ran with the Claymore head-on toward the Replica, and they were stunned to the point of speechless.

”God damn! This thing is heavy! ” He curses as he drags the Claymore behind him.

”HAHAHAHA!!!! ” They all laughed hysterically, even Remy was rolling on the ground. Lucius was also holding his chuckles.

”Shut it! You guys try it! You too, Lucius! ” He was infuriated by them.

The Replica threw its needles towards Cole and he manage to dodge every single one, not until he saw the replica had its claws heading towards him. Swiftly, using his leftover firepower, he jumps into the air, higher above the Replica. Everyone was wide-eyed, astounded.

”Argh! Go to hell with this thing! ” He throws the Claymore towards the Replica.

”Fire Magic: Acceleration! ” He kicks the handle and transferred his magic to the Claymore.

”Improvised: Shooting Star! ” Everything happened in a flash, the claymore pierces through the Replica, creating an ultimate blast. Everyone was in awe, their jaw dropped.

”Crazy! That was so powerful! ” Remy exclaimed.

”Looks like he wasn in full energy. His flame was only red. By the way, thats not how you
e supposed to use a Claymore. ” Dylan chuckles.

”A fighter needs to warm up first, right? Besides, it took our energy earlier and he did get hit by one of that needles so its only logical that he becomes weaker. ” Remy commented.

”I heard that! Who said Im weak?! ” Cole shouted to them, as he lands back on the ground.

”Hik! ” Remy was startled.

”He missed. ” Aurielle said. Her eyes were attentively watching the battle, focused.

”He missed? ” They were bewildered.

”Im at my limit. I really don like this kind of magic. Absorbing ones magic is totally unfair. ” He complained. Cole fell to his knees.

”Hahaha. Thats all you can do? ” A deep voice echoes. All of them were alerted.

”Seriously? ” Cole can only chuckle. The Replica stood up and they saw, the hole in its body was regenerating at a high rate.

”This is so unfair. I even missed the core? ” Cole smiled forcefully.

”Blame yourself for being weak, but not bad I must say. ” The Replica complimented.

”It can talk?! ” They were shocked.

”Of course, I can. After all, I am more of a clone of the Dark King instead of a soulless vessel, although, possessing only a small fraction of his powers, you humans are still far too weak to fight me. ” The Replica pridefully.

”Well if you compare it like that, of course, we humans are no match with a dragon. ” Cole rationalizes.

”Hahaha! Well then, let me be on offense now. ” The Replica said, opening its mouth wide and directing at Cole. By degrees, energy began to gather, and the heat rises.

”So Im getting a taste of my own powers now? ” Cole chuckles, feeling unbelievable.

”Cole! Get away! ” They screamed. Cole watches as the Replica released the massive ball of energy towards him, filled with his fire magic.

”Looks like its not as easy as that. ” He was exhausted but a smirk didn fade from his face.