Chapter 39 LEGACY QUEST

Roar!! "Die!!" Kaelen exclaimed valiantly as he struck his blade of eternity into a skull of a ferocious beast. Slash! Roar!!! The ferocious beast lay lifeless on the forest floor, it's massive, serpentine body coiled in death. The python-like creature was enormous, it's thick, scaled form stretching over twenty feet long. It's scales, dark green with streaks of deep black, glistened with a sinister sheen, each one as tough as iron. The beast's head was particularly fearsome, with eyes that had once glowed a menacing yellow, now dull and lifeless. It's mouth, agape In a final, silent hiss, revealed rows of razor sharp teeth, each one designer to rip and tear through prey. The powerful jaws, which had once been capable of crushing bones, were now slack I'm death. Embedded in the center of the python's broad head was Kaelen's Blade of Eternity, it's brilliant blue blade shimmering with a faint, mystical light. The blade had pierced the skull cleanly, the force of the strike driving it deep into the creature's brain. The point of entry was marked by a dark, bloody wound, the surrounding scales cracked and fractured from the impact. The python's once mighty coils lay slack and motionless, the thick muscles no longer pulsating with a lethal strength. It's body was a testament to its ferocity, each segment of the coiled mass capable of crushing and constricting with deadly force. Now, those coils lay still, the life force drained from the once formidable predator. **Congratulations, you have slain a Level 8 Great scaled python!!** **900 Exp gained! (1300 Exp remaining to next level up) **Sword Mastery Level increased (+1)** **200 coins gained!** "Two more kills and I should arrive at Level 8" Kaelen muttered as he pulled out his sword out of the ferocious beast. Right after that, the beast quickly transformed into dust. "Now then, let's see the beast that comes next for the slaughter" Kaelen muttered with a thrilled look on his face. But right at this moment, the system in him suddenly brought out a notification with a screen on his face. **Legacy Quest detected!!** His hair, dark and slightly tousled, framed a face that was both handsome and unsettling. His features were finely chiseled, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline, but it was his expression that set him apart. A perpetual smirk played at the corners of his lips, as if he was always one step ahead, always privy to some secret knowledge that others were not. The boy's attire was impeccable, his internal student uniform meticulously maintained, yet there was an air of deliberate nonchalance in how he wore it. His shirt was slightly unbuttoned at the collar, his tie loosened just enough to suggest a disregard for strict rules while still adhering to them. His movements were fluid and confident, each step purposeful, as if he was always maneuvering through a game only he understood. He often kept his hands casually in his pockets, but his eyes never ceased their constant, watchful scan of his environment. Even his voice carried a subtle edge, smooth and persuasive, with a tone that could easily sway or deceive. When he spoke, it was with an assurance that left little room for doubt, yet those who listened closely might catch the underlying manipulation in his words. As for the other one, The boy stood out immediately among the internal students, his brutish aura unmistakable. He was tall and powerfully built, with broad shoulders and a muscular frame that spoke of raw strength. His posture was imposing, often standing with his arms crossed over his chest, making him appear even more intimidating. His face was rugged and stern, with a square jawline and a slightly flattened nose that looked like it had been broken and reset more than once. His eyes, a deep, piercing brown, glared out from beneath a heavy brow, always seeming to be on the lookout for a challenge or confrontation. There was a permanent scowl etched into his features, as if he was perpetually displeased with the world around him. His hair was dark and cropped short, giving him a rough, no-nonsense appearance. A few scars, likely the result of countless fights, marked his skin, adding to his fearsome look. The boy's internal student uniform was often worn in a disheveled manner, the sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular forearms, and the tie loosened almost like how the boy next to him kept his. His shirt, though part of the uniform, was usually untucked and creased, as if he had little regard for maintaining a neat appearance. His hands were large and calloused, with knuckles that appeared battered and bruised from frequent use. When he moved, it was with a deliberate, heavy gait, each step exuding a sense of purpose and threat. Even his voice matched his brutish exterior – deep, gravelly, and often laced with a growl, making it clear that he was not one to be trifled with. The way he speaks soumds direct and often intimidating, his presence alone enough to make many step aside or avoid eye contact. "I got this key first so you guys don't have any right to ask for it" the girl who apparently is named Sofia said with a cold look on her face. "But are you strong enough to keep hold of it?" The cunning looking boy asked with a small smirk on his face. 'What are they talking about? What key?' Kaelen who has already taken cover in a bush a fair distance away from the three of them thought with a curious look on his face as he tried to find the key they were talking about on Sofia. But not long after, his eyes landed on an item that is in Sofia's right hand. 'Is that the key?' Kaelen thought with a confused look on his face.