Ancient Dragon in Arknights

Nesario didn't actually try; he didn't think he had the energy or time to delve into Originium Arts.

"So, young lady, are you able to use Originium Arts now?"

"Not yet... but I did manage to turn it on."

Saria took out the Originium Arts trigger device that Nesario had given her last time, and as she finished speaking, the device quickly lit up.

"Wow......"

The witch quietly admired the soft light, while Nesario and Saria both thought it was nothing special.

But in reality, Miss Witch was already shocked—this child was only ten years old!

On the continent of Terra, to become a warlock, one must be able to manipulate Originium powers by the age of ten; this is something only the Sarkaz or other divine beings can achieve.

Most people can only feel the energy of Originium during puberty, because by then their minds are fully developed and their emotions fluctuate more.

"Young lady, have you ever imagined what your Originium Arts would be like?"

"Hmm... the best is one that combines offense and defense."

Saria hadn't really imagined what her Originium Arts would be like yet, since her interest in Originium Arts stemmed more from the scientific applications of Originium. Originium Applications was a popular major at Columbia University.

"Alright, it's almost time to gather. Let's go, sister."

Nesario and Saria bid farewell to the witch. Only after the doorbell rang and disappeared did the witch realize that she seemed to have missed a master of Originium Arts.

The bustling shops and the deserted environment inside seemed like two different worlds, but the two siblings clearly didn't like the liveliness.

"Sister, I know a shortcut, how about we go that way?"

"Listen to you."

The two walked slowly forward with the crowd, and then parted ways at the edge of a small alley.

It's less of an alley and more of a narrow gap between buildings—the two high-rises seem to have been poorly planned during construction, with a one-meter-wide path running between them.

Nesario led Saria deeper into the alley, which connected to the adjacent street, but it was much quieter than the bustling commercial street.

'Damn it! Those kids are so alert...'

"Brother, let's give up. There are a lot of security cameras around there."

Intermittent sounds drifted over, and it seemed there was someone ahead on the path.

How strange! To run into a stranger in such a remote place—could it be that they share the same interests?

Nesario and Saria continued forward and then saw the source of the voice—a pair of figures perfectly suited to telling Chinese crosstalk.

"..."

Upon seeing the two siblings, the two men fell silent, their gazes fixed intently on them, and the atmosphere instantly became quiet.

"..."

Nesario stopped in his tracks, and Saria stopped as well. Their behavior was very strange, making one unconsciously wary.

"Hmm, what brings you two kids here?"

"...Just passing by."

Neltharion subtly gestured behind his back for Saria to run away, but Saria didn't appreciate it—she stepped forward and stood next to Neltharion.

'Damn it! What is she thinking?! She's only practiced for a few days, does she really think she can challenge adults?'

The other party was clearly not a good person. Nesario suspected that the other party was engaged in shady business, and that he and Saria might have stumbled upon something.

In this situation, explaining that you didn't see or hear anything is pointless except to make the other party more suspicious.

Running away is the best option in this situation.

"Just passing by... Perfect timing, kids! This is our first time in this city. We accidentally got lost here. Could you show us the way?"

"I'm sorry, Uncle, we're in a hurry."

Nesario was certain that the other party had no good intentions, so he quickly turned around and pulled Saria away to escape.

In this confined space, the advantage of children's small size becomes apparent; they can run freely without worrying about bumping into their surroundings.

The two human traffickers behind them were hesitant, but they quickly realized what was happening and switched to a one-in-one formation.

Adults are much stronger than children, and the distance was quickly closed.

"At this rate, we'll be caught up, Nesario!"

"give it to me."

"me and you togather."

Neltharion and Saria both stopped and turned around—seeing these two brats choose to face him, the tall, thin man who was running faster grinned maliciously. He reached out, intending to grab Neltharion first and then deal with Saria.

Nesario stared intently at the other's hand, and just as it was about to touch him, he quickly dodged to the side.

There is only one way for a child to cause considerable harm to an adult man—by attacking his genitals.

Nesario threw a punch at his opponent's groin, putting all his strength into it.

"what-"

The heart-wrenching scream was cut short before it could fully resonate. Saria was a girl, so she opted for a more delicate headshot.

Vayvan's fist slammed into the ugly horse's face like a warhammer; his nose must have been hurt terribly. Nesario knew very well the power of Saria's fist—a force capable of leaving marks on ordinary walls.

Chapter Fourteen: The Terrifying Power of Originium Arts

"Thank you for the information. We will take action as soon as possible."

"Please act quickly, some students have been harmed by them!"

"Of course, madam, it's our duty."

The school teachers were negotiating with the police, and it was clear that the police in Ticalendo were not very popular with the public. The teacher repeatedly demanded that the police arrest the criminal as soon as possible, while the police officer kept making assurances.

Nesario and Saria reported their ordeal to their teacher. Being attacked by a dangerous person was no small matter. They were just two children, and this was far beyond their ability to handle. Hiding it would not do them any good.

The teachers initially didn't believe it, after all, this was the inner city of a mobile city, where crime and violence were usually symbols of the outer city. The clashes and persecutions in the inner city were often more "refined."

However, several other children reported to the teacher that two men in suits were watching them.

The characteristics matched, multiple children provided testimonies, and two children were even attacked.

This is no joke. If a child goes missing during school hours, no one can bear the consequences.

"Hopefully, the school can urge the police to resolve this matter quickly."

In Nesario's mind, the difficulty of committing crimes is very high, after all, there are surveillance cameras everywhere and the police's strong ability to solve cases.

However, this understanding does not entirely apply to Terra, where the existence of Originium Arts can realize many perfect criminal ideas.

Who knows, maybe the two people who attacked them today have some special Originium Arts.

Hopefully they won't; Nesario and Saria inflicted a great loss on the other side, and might hold a grudge because of it.

I'm not afraid of thieves stealing, I'm afraid they'll have their eyes on me.

This time you've escaped by luck, but you might not be so lucky next time.

"Sister, let's not go to the gym today. Let's not even go out until this matter is resolved."

Nesario chose to retreat tactically; acting recklessly was not a wise move, and a proper retreat was the only way to avoid trouble.

But sometimes, some things are unavoidable.

As the sun gradually set, the streets were crowded with people. I would be getting home much later than usual today, as my social practice and cooperation with the police investigation had taken up too much of my time.

Nesario and Saria walked side by side, their shadows stretched long on the ground.

"Sister, why didn't you run away immediately today?"

Nesario suddenly asked a question, questioning why Saria hadn't followed his instructions and gone forward earlier that day.

"Because I want to protect you."

Saria's tone was calm, as if she were stating something perfectly natural. Indeed, it was only natural for an older sister to protect her younger brother.

But in the past, the situation was reversed between the two of them. At that time, Saria was too timid and lacked her own opinions, while Nesario was more like an older brother.

Saria has awakened at this moment, and she has begun to become stronger!

"...You've only been training for a few days? Even if you're incredibly talented, you're no match for an adult right now. Don't take any risks."

In reality, Nesario was just a little kid, and he couldn't fight an adult head-on.

"Do you think you can handle him? Nesario, you're only nine years old."

"Well... at least I can get rid of him."

"Don't try to argue. Today, the best way is for us to work together and fight them off. And we actually did it."

Saria was glad that she had helped back then; she was no longer a burden, but someone who could truly help Nesario's sister!

"They were in a terrible state; the two of them barely managed to escape."

"Let's look forward to tomorrow. When we're all grown up, we won't have to run away anymore."

Just as the two siblings were laughing and looking forward to the future, two shadows slowly peeked out from behind them.

Nesario and Saria turned around at the same time—there were two more people behind them.

"You noticed that? Looks like you two brats are quite capable. No wonder you managed to punch me."

The guy who got beaten up by the two siblings today suddenly appeared before my eyes.

Looking around, the streets that were once bustling with people now had only a few scattered individuals.

"run!"

Nesario and Saria showed no intention of lingering; responding to each other at this point would be tantamount to giving up their chance to escape.

"You can't escape!"

Then the guy behind me pulled something out of his pocket—a stick-shaped thing?

call out!

"!"