ONLINE: Blades of Eternity - Chapter 44

Chapter 44: THE ORB OF CHAOS

“When I arrived at the place where this blade of eternity lies, I didn’t see any orb around that place” Kaelen answered with a confused look on his face.

But as soon as Alaric heard what Kaelen said, his face darkened he involuntarily flared up. As soon as he flared up, the once serene and composed figure erupted with an intense surge of magical energy. The soft blue light that had gently pulsed within him exploded outward, transforming into a blazing inferno of arcane brilliance. The air around him crackled and shimmered with raw power, distorting the very fabric of reality.

His eyes, once calm and piercing, now blazed like twin stars, radiating an almost blinding light. The runes on his robes glowed with renewed intensity, each symbol igniting with a vibrant, pulsating energy that coursed through his form. The patterns seemed to come alive, shifting and twisting as if they were channels for the overwhelming magical force.

When Kaelen noticed this, he couldn’t help but take large steps away from Alaric while keeping a cautious look on his face. But it didn’t stay long before Alaric calmed down as he spoke up.

“Whoever took the orb of chaos aims to send the whole Aetheris into oblivion”

“Huh? What do you mean?” Kaelen quickly asked with an incredulous look on his face. But Alaric didn’t give him the answer he was looking for as he said while calmly waving his right arm.

“Why don’t you take a seat, let me tell you the history of the path you just chose”

And out of a blue, Kaelen suddenly felt himself being lifted off the ground before resting on some sort of a ball of air.

“Although there are various blade of eternity by now which were crafted by some of my disciples, but this is the one and only authentic blade of eternity” Alaric began as he kept his hands behind his back.

“The blade was forged using a rare celestial metal known as “Starsteel,” which was said to have fallen from the heavens which is actually true, but you aren’t ready to hear this part so am moving on. I personally infused the metal with potent enchantments drawn from the very essence of the Carvern of beginnings. The forging process took decades, with me painstakingly imbuing the blade with various elemental and arcane properties. The final result was a weapon of unparalleled strength and versatility, capable of channeling immense magical energy and adapting to the wielder’s needs.”

“Throughout history, the Blade of Eternity has been wielded by many of Aetheris’s greatest heroes and protectors. It was passed down through generations, each wielder adding to its legacy and power. The blade became a symbol of hope and resilience, often appearing in the world’s most pivotal battles and events until I decided to keep it in my pocket dimension due to my life fading away. Due to the magic I got from the Carvern of beginnings, It is said that the blade chooses its master, binding itself to those who possess a pure heart and an unwavering will which I hoped to see in my future students as they take on the solidarity journey to greatness.”

“But unfortunately, all good things must eventually come to an end as In stark contrast to the Blade of Eternity, the Orb of Chaos is an artifact of malevolent power. It was created by the dark sorcerer Malakar, a contemporary and rival of I. Malakar sought to harness the chaotic energies of the Abyss, a realm of darkness and despair which was created during the demise of the Eternals at the Mana rift incident. Through forbidden rituals and sacrifices, he succeeded in trapping the essence of chaos within a crystalline orb.”

Right at this point, Alaric had a solemn and serious look on his face while he continued.

“The Orb of Chaos is a conduit of pure destructive energy. It has the power to corrupt and consume, turning those who wield it into agents of darkness. The orb’s influence is insidious, slowly eroding the user’s sanity and morality. Malakar intended the orb to be the antithesis of the Blade of Eternity, a tool of ultimate destruction to counterbalance my creation.”

“The Blade of Eternity and the Orb of Chaos are inextricably linked by their origins and purposes. Me and Malakar, despite our differences, were once close friends and colleagues. But sadly, our paths diverged when Malakar’s lust for power led him down a darker path. The creation of the orb was a direct response to my forging of the blade, representing the eternal struggle between order and chaos.”

“If a person who doesn’t have the authentic blade of eternity acquires the orb of chaos, that person will eventually be overwhelmed with darkness and evil and end up being a monster of chaos to the who Aetheris”

“So what should I do now?” Kaelen suddenly asked with a serious look on his face. At this moment he could already imagine the severeness of this issue which might bring an end to a whole era just like the era of the Eternals.

“I want you to find out where the orb is located or who is now with the orb and quickly take it from that person. It doesn’t matter who that person is, just find any means possible to acquire it” Alaric answered with a solemn expression on his face.

“Noted” Kaelen replied as he quickly got off the ball of air, but before he could make another move, Alaric suddenly placed it’s ethereal hand on his head while he said.

“But before you go, let me give you something that might help you”

And in the next moment, Kaelen’s heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of awe and trepidation filling him as Alaric who have already extended his hands, placing them gently on Kaelen’s head. A warmth spread from Alaric’s palms, a warmth that soon turned into a blazing inferno of energy, coursing through Kaelen’s entire being. He could feel the ancient power seeping into his mind, his body, and his soul.

As Alaric’s hands glowed with a radiant light, a flood of visions overwhelmed Kaelen. He saw the history of the Blade of Eternity, its previous wielders, their victories, and their sacrifices. The knowledge of countless spells, techniques, and the wisdom of the ancients filled his mind. The weight of their expectations and the honor of their legacy settled upon his shoulders.

Kaelen’s body trembled, not with fear, but with the sheer magnitude of the power being bestowed upon him. He felt his senses sharpen, his magical core expanding and strengthening. The very essence of Alaric’s teachings and the blade’s legacy were being etched into his soul.

And right at that moment, two notifications suddenly rang out in Kaelen’s mind which involuntarily made him shudder.

**You have received the chaos detector (can detect the slightest wiff of dark energy 100km away)

**You have received the book of honor (It contains all the spells and skills the past wielders of the blade of eternity acquired)

Warning: you must be at Level 20 before item unlocks**

‘What in the world!?’ Just when Kaelen was about to go ecstatic over the second item he just received, his mood suddenly took a drastic turn for the worst when he saw the the follow up message concerning the second item.