The Dreamer's POV

"You'll get used to this place. Just don't fall victim to the hell guards." The Warbeast uttered and then galloped away.

I couldn't put my finger down on it, but I didn't like the sound of the 'hell guards'. Hearing the Warbeast utter it slowly and heavily caused a chill to run down my spine.

I watched the Warbeast go, I didn't even get its name, and I felt like I had lost the opportunity. It was silly to have thought that I could have him as a minion. I could, but it was strange that my mind simply drifted that way, in the sense that it was the first thing I thought of.

I released a sigh, and looked around at the dilapidated structures around me. Towers, castles, houses, all broken and licked by flames.

I was lost in the thought of what I would do next, how I would find the hellish dark blade without any hints and with my only lead gone? I let out a sigh, and just immediately, I heard a moan.

I turned to where the pained moan had come from, and there, slightly hidden at the side of a house was an emaciated victim, or more suitably, a hell resident.

I slowly walked to them and after crossing the few meters to get to them, I bent forward and spoke lightly.

I still hadn't seen most of their features, I could only see their shoulder and flank just by the edge of the crumbling and burning structure. My sensory abilities were still locked which was a huge pain, but I could manage, I did manage.

From the little I saw, I had the intuition that they were human, and if by chance they weren't, then they were awfully close.

"The pain must be unbearable." I said softly.

"I am sorry you are subjected to this great deal of pain, it is unfair." I continued my soft spoken speech, hoping to have the emaciated figure relaxed. I didn't want it to think that I was one monster coming to consume and shit it out.

At this time, I had not thought to look at them, I merely remained at the edge, waiting for a response.

About a minute passed, and none came, and then I decided I was going to see this creature regardless of how hurt it was, and I took a few steps forward.

True to my intuition, the suffering victim was human, a woman…

'No…' I squinted, realizing that they were younger.

'It is a girl? What sin did they commit to deserve this?'
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I felt an ounce of sympathy, the pain and suffering was much too great for me to remain rather stoic and unbothered. This place was a place of true damnation, and that title wouldn't be taken from it, ever.

I wanted to help this girl. From the looks of it, she was in her late teens. She had a whole life ahead of her, but instead, she ended up here, burrowed by maggots and chewed by worms. It was hard not to feel sympathy for her. Now, I may be lawful evil, but I was no monster, and I wanted to help this girl, but I was unsure, and rather skeptical.

I turned away from her, regretting my decision to have come closer. It wasn't that I couldn't help her, I could with an elixir if my personal storage space wasn't locked, but she was just one of countless suffering residents, what difference would it make, and what would happen if I did so? I felt certain the creators of this place wouldn't be fine with a random fella undoing their wishes, it was best I played safe.

"Please, I can…help…you. I…know…where the…hellish dark blade is."

She must have heard my discussion with the Warbeast.

I stopped in my tracks and I turned to her. She was naked, and broken. Her skin was red from the constant burning, and ridden with holes. Her face had lost all semblance to a healthy human, and she looked absolutely miserable–sagging, and rotting.

"Why should I believe your words?"

There was a silence that lasted about a minute and I was beginning to think that she had died or gone unconscious.

She hadn't.

"Because…I…know…that you…don't belong…here. And… want… free."

'She wants freedom from here, who doesn't? But what does she mean that I don't belong here, how does she know?'

"Go on."

"Heal me, will tell… where…hellish. Dark blade is."

A fair bargain it was, but did I possess the facilities to heal her? I didn't think so.

[Minutes remaining to get the hellish dark blade: 18 minutes.]

I let out a sigh, I didn't want to start thinking of what would happen if I failed this mission. Chances were that I would be trapped here forever, and that was a dreadful possibility.

'No no.'

This took me to check my system, I need my pocket dimension not to be locked, it was only the way I would be able to fulfill my part of the bargain.

[STATUS WINDOW]

- Name: Mikey Rael

- Race: Human

- Level: 81

- Life Force: 300/300, (+150), (+150)= 600

- Energy Level: 560/560, (+200), (+100), (+50)=910

- Combat Ability: 750/750, (+200), (+60), (+30) (+60)= 1100

- Stat Points: 45

- Currency: 15, 010

- Role: <The Dreamer>

- Authority: <Dream/Nightmare>

- Titles: <Visionary>, <The One Who Saw The End>, <Chosen One>, <Survivor>, <Ranker>, <Prey>, <Spendthrift>, <Rock Master>, <Elementalist>, <Wyvern Slayer>, <Dragon Killer>, <Lord of Flies>

- Skills (Exclusive): <Dream>, <Nightmare>, <Visualize>

- Skills (Non-Exclusive): <Turbo>[locked], <Immersion>[locked], <Fallen Foe>[locked],, <Grand Teleportation>[locked],, <Haven>[locked], <Absolute Appraisal>, <Full Resistance (High)>, <Elevate>, <Gravity Press>[locked], <Carnage>, <Elemental Attribute (Basic)>,<Light Burst> <Regeneration>, <Viscosity>, <Truthful Glare>[locked],<Danger Sense>, <Grand Flight>[locked], <Draconic Body>[locked], <Dragon Cry>, <Dragon Eyes>, <Language Comprehension>, <Personal Space+ (Custom)><Absolute Strength><Energy Manipulation>

- Items Equipped: <Advanced Grand Rock>, <Draconic Dagger>, <Grand Enchanted Speedo>, <Grand Energy Recovery Necklace>, <Concealment Cloak>, <Tower Pass (F1)>, <Grand Adventurer's Wear (Black)>, <Grand Enchanted Glove>, <Great Ring Of Life>, <Wyvern Blade>, <Solar Flare><Domination><Bug Wings><The Forger's Hammer>

- Alignment: Lawful Evil

[Additional Information]

You can see the future and past by living it. It is a coveted power worthy of desire, but a scary one to possess.

[End Of Information]

Though a large number of my skills were locked for this special event, Personal space remained quite unlocked, and I smiled.

I wouldn't be hindered after all.