VAGRANTS
Fellowship

1 Month had passed since the big battle that day. Everything returned to normal like the waves receding after the tide. Apotheosis yesterday felt like a dream at a time of fever, but the presence of Eunchae next to Ling at night reinforces the fact that the battle of the day is true.

Ling came out of the darkness of their dorm room, and stared at the moon who was not tired of presenting himself.

A full year had already passed since Qi Ling's death, everything had already changed for the better.

His encounter with Yin Chen yesterday was not at all in accordance with Ling's shadow, he did not have time to chat even to just say hello it felt very impossible.

Realizing the difference in strength between the two of them, Ling realized how weak he was on that day.

The powers.

Is that power?

Those who understand the meaning of power, are those who possess the highest soul energy. So, what is strength? and how can we understand it?

One idea that came to Ling's head, he immediately concluded in response.

"I'll go back to wandering." Ling said, as the morning sun had shone upon the world. Her clothes were neat, her damp hair bound backwards, but her thin mustache was still stored above her lips.

"I'm coming along." Eunchae. He got out of his bed and went to get his clothes. While on the other hand, Ling did not at all try to block the pure intentions of the woman.

The next day, Ling immediately conquered a dojo in Chengdu territory, and the rest is history.

Ling became the only man capable of defeating all dojos in the southern kingdom, in just 5 months.

His name was immediately widely known, and respected by many people. Some came to him directly, and tried to kill him for the sake of fame. However, they all ended up dead because of the experience gap.

The beard and whiskers on Ling's face continued to grow lush along with her ever-increasing sword skills. The love story between Ling and Eunchae is also slowly getting hurt with time, as the two often tell long stories one night.

Eunchae idolizes the courage, and persistence of a Ling, while Ling himself loves Eunchae for her patience, her humor, her loyalty, her round cheeks, her frequently smiling eyes, her careless lateral voice as well as her very cute laughter.

They survive by hunting, and at that time, Eunchae will hone his archery skills.

When he had obtained a deer, Eunchae would return to the bonfire that Ling had patiently made, then he would rest next to him as long as the man cooked Eunchae's quarry very skillfully.

Eunchae often smiles amusedly when paying attention to how to cook Ling is classified as cool. The man always looked serious, his focus was inviolable in doing the slightest thing, but Eunchae knew very well that his little heart was very soft, and he was very affectionate and sensitive.

In the morning, they will bathe on the river with their backs facing. Ling, the man always kept the Eunchae privilege as if the woman was his precious treasure. He had never tried to touch the slender body of the woman with obscene intent.

But in addition to the intimacy between the two people, they also had a disagreement. Ling once intended to rid Eunchae of her life by telling her to leave in order to ensure her safety, but Eunchae refused and chose to stay by her side. This made Ling realize that he had been loved by someone. And after that, the two also get closer and even more friendly like a pair of lovers in general.

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A month after his fame rattled the southern kingdom, Ling never found a day without fighting. He continued to meet with a challenger, and ended up killing him in a single slash.

One night, Ling and Eunchae are reunited by a challenger. He was dressed all in black, his short hair was painted white and combed back. He was different from the other challengers. This one challenger had the soul energy of a disciple.

"4 years we haven't met, and now you've forgotten my face." The man returned Ling's gaze with a special smile of his. "I'm sure you're also looking for the meaning of strength, Qi Ling."

Ling flinched, an old memory as if slapping his face tight. He recalled that the face was the face of his childhood friend. "Qi Feng's..."

"You look old now. That look doesn't suit you at all." Ledek Qi Feng's.

Shortly after, he realized something. "Why? is there something you want to ask?"

"On that day..why did you leave?" Ask Ling.

"That day?"

"The day we should have gone to save Yue... Why are you leaving!??" Cecar Ling, full of emotions.

Qi Feng rounded his mouth, then laughed. "In that day I did save Yue, Qi Ling. While you were busy satisfying your killing intent, I went to save Yue!"

Ling clasped tightly onto his sword, as if preparing to slash. Seeing this, Qi Feng said. "Why? want to kill me too?"

"When you're having fun in Shenggun village, I'm taken to the northern kingdom, and forced to become a slave for them." Qi Feng. "I was forced to be a soldier of them, and I was forced to be their sword force. I looked for the meaning of my power there, and now I am a disciple of Caius, the 2nd Apotheosis."

"All my sacrifices have been avenged, but what about you, Qi Ling?" Asked Qi Feng.

Ling drew his sword, then replied. "My name is Ling, from Shengcun village, the demon wanderer from the south."

"Hmphc... Then I'm Nero, demon hunter from the north." The reply, then helped pluck the same Hocrux katana as Ling. "We've been separated for a long time, but our tastes remain the same."

Nero ran towards Ling, then floated a few deadly swings. Ling with the defensive position, tried to keep avoiding all of that, and looked for one chance to counterattack.

"Death!!" Nero's black slash slashed towards Ling. However, the man managed to fend him off with the Hocrux shield he summoned from the magical hill. The shield not only provided Ling with defense, but also absorbed the attack, and re-mastered it to the opponent.

"What's your purpose in meeting me?" Ling asked, keeping his distance.

"The Angels have branded you all as traitors." Honest Nero. "We'll start the hunt in the morning. Enjoy your day while you can."

Nero again covered his sword with a sheath, then left Ling alone there. Ling looked so limp. After being challenged to no end, now he would be hunted by the entire Apotheosis?

"Eunchae!" Call Ling.

Eunchae came out from hiding, then approached Ling with clumsy steps. "Tomorrow, we'll go back to war."

"Huh?"

"Apotheosis.it looks like we've betrayed them."