NOVEL WEB Chapter 15: Chapter 15 – Shadows of the Rising Storm
Tempest Brothers: Chapter 15 – Shadows of the Rising Storm
The days following the brothers' return were filled with quiet preparation. Tempest grew stronger, its borders expanding and its people hardening under the weight of their newfound power. Yet the air carried a tension — an unspoken promise of storms yet to come.
Joshua POV
Joshua stood atop the watchtower, his galaxy-red eyes scanning the dense forest that stretched beyond the village. His streaks flickered between gold and black, reflecting the turmoil within.
Nyx crouched at his side, her crimson eyes fixed on the treeline.
[System Notice: Unfamiliar Magic Signature Detected – Distance: 3 Kilometers]
Joshua's gaze sharpened.
"Another scout... how many does that make?"
Nyx growled low in her throat, her fur bristling.
Joshua's mind raced. The aftermath of Walpurgis had not gone unnoticed. Eyes from all corners of the continent were turning toward Tempest — watching, waiting.
He closed his eyes, letting the dual energies within him swirl.
[Heavenly Appraisal – Activated]
The forest shimmered in his mind's eye, revealing the faint traces of magical auras lurking beneath the shadows.
"Two... no, three... masked figures."
His voice was low, barely more than a whisper.
"Assassins."
Village Defense
Joshua descended from the tower, his wolves falling into step behind him. The village buzzed with activity — Kijin and Goblins reinforcing the wooden palisades, while the Lizardmen patrolled the outskirts.
Rimuru stood at the heart of it all, golden eyes calm but watchful.
"You felt them too?"
Joshua nodded. "They're testing us — seeing how far they can push before we strike back."
Rimuru's smile was sharp.
"Then let's give them something to fear."
Nightfall Ambush
Darkness fell over Tempest, cloaking the village in shadows. Joshua stood at the edge of the forest, Nyx at his side and Seraphis perched silently above. His streaks flickered gold and black, blending perfectly into the night.
The assassins moved through the underbrush — silent, precise.
But Joshua was the balance between light and dark.
He waited until the last possible moment before striking.
Nyx lunged from the shadows, her crimson eyes flashing. Seraphis dove from above, silver talons glinting in the moonlight.
Joshua's sword flicked out, wreathed in both holy light and dark flame.
Three bodies fell before they even had a chance to scream.
System Update
[Hostile Threat Neutralized – Assassins of the Eastern Syndicate]
[Equilibrium Skill Evolution: 47%]
Rimuru POV
Rimuru watched the bodies burn beneath the moonlit sky, his golden eyes reflecting the flickering flames.
"The world is moving against us."
Joshua's galaxy-red eyes gleamed in the darkness.
"Let them come."
Rimuru's smile was cold.
"Tempest will not break."
End of Chapter 14
The days following the brothers' return were filled with quiet preparation. Tempest grew stronger, its borders expanding and its people hardening under the weight of their newfound power. Yet the air carried a tension — an unspoken promise of storms yet to come.
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Joshua POV
Joshua stood atop the watchtower, his galaxy-red eyes scanning the dense forest that stretched beyond the village. His streaks flickered between gold and black, reflecting the turmoil within.
Nyx crouched at his side, her crimson eyes fixed on the treeline.
[System Notice: Unfamiliar Magic Signature Detected – Distance: 3 Kilometers]
Joshua's gaze sharpened.
"Another scout... how many does that make?"
Nyx growled low in her throat, her fur bristling.
Joshua's mind raced. The aftermath of Walpurgis had not gone unnoticed. Eyes from all corners of the continent were turning toward Tempest — watching, waiting.
He closed his eyes, letting the dual energies within him swirl.
[Heavenly Appraisal – Activated]
The forest shimmered in his mind's eye, revealing the faint traces of magical auras lurking beneath the shadows.
"Two... no, three... masked figures."
His voice was low, barely more than a whisper.
"Assassins."
---
Village Defense
Joshua descended from the tower, his wolves falling into step behind him. The village buzzed with activity — Kijin and Goblins reinforcing the wooden palisades, while the Lizardmen patrolled the outskirts.
Rimuru stood at the heart of it all, golden eyes calm but watchful.
"You felt them too?"
Joshua nodded. "They're testing us — seeing how far they can push before we strike back."
Rimuru's smile was sharp.
"Then let's give them something to fear."
---
Nightfall Ambush
Darkness fell over Tempest, cloaking the village in shadows. Joshua stood at the edge of the forest, Nyx at his side and Seraphis perched silently above. His streaks flickered gold and black, blending perfectly into the night.
The assassins moved through the underbrush — silent, precise.
But Joshua was the balance between light and dark.
He waited until the last possible moment before striking.
Nyx lunged from the shadows, her crimson eyes flashing. Seraphis dove from above, silver talons glinting in the moonlight.
Joshua's sword flicked out, wreathed in both holy light and dark flame.
Three bodies fell before they even had a chance to scream.
---
System Update
[Hostile Threat Neutralized – Assassins of the Eastern Syndicate]
[Equilibrium Skill Evolution: 47%]
---
Rimuru POV
Rimuru watched the bodies burn beneath the moonlit sky, his golden eyes reflecting the flickering flames.
"The world is moving against us."
Joshua's galaxy-red eyes gleamed in the darkness.
"Let them come."
Rimuru's smile was cold.
"Tempest will not break."
---
End of Chapter 14