The 7th King Of The Seven Seas! (Part 1)

(With the closure of the Otherworldly Whale Raid and the discontinuation of the Gladiator Royale, many were confused on what has transpired as even the Counsel of Origin were stumped by the unexpected raid. Yinlong was on the way back to the Dawn Kingdom to where the Princess and Imani has retreated to before taking an immediate stop at a nearby safe zone for a quick snack. In the distance, standing atop a mountain is a fishman humanoid who then vanishes once again out of Yinlong's sights until he leaves the safe zone.)

"Bystander #1: Hey.. isn't that Yinlong..?"
"Bystander #2: Oh my god, it is!"
"Bystander #1: You said you wanted his autograph, I say go get it!"
"Bystander #2: W-Well, I... I..-- OKAY FINE!!!"

(As the two then walked up to Yinlong whom was finishing his purchase of snacks, he then was aware of their presence as he turned around to engage them.)

"Yinlong: Hm? Can I help you two?"
"Sanvei (Race: Angel | Worldly Conquest Academy Junior | B-Type): Mr. Yinlong, I'm Sanvei of Worldly Conquest Academy and this beautiful girl next to me is Aurelia, my classmate and lesser! I'm an Angel and she's a Vampire but this very vampire, has been wanting your autograph!"
"Aurelia (Race: Vampire | Worldly Conquest Academy Freshman | B-Type): S-STOPP!! You don't have to shout it so loud in front of him..!"
"Sanvei: Hahahaha! The reaction on your face is priceless!"

(With Sanvei mocking Aurelia, Yinlong then stifles a laugh into a small chuckle, enjoying the dynamic between the two despite him first knowing of the two.)

"Yinlong: Aurelia, was it? Are you sure you'd like my autograph? This is really the first time I was ever approached with an offer like so."
"Aurelia: Y-Yes!! I've really admired you for quite a while Mr. Yinlong... Ever since the Tower of Combat, me and my class were mesmerized at your talent..."
"Sanvei: I gotta admit, I didn't expect you to be eliminated so brutally... Not to be offensive of course!"
"Yinlong: None taken, I couldn't believe it myself. But I appreciate you both for supporting me back then, so as a token of appreciation.."

(Yinlong then opens his inventory, revealing two five star weapons he has collected from special events but do not use. The two were then in awe as he was handing one weapon each to the two after autographing both weapons with his name in a cursive writing.)

"Yinlong: You two can keep those, I rarely use them anyway."

(With the two in shock and awe, Sanvei does her best to hide the fact she is fangirling within her head.)

"Sanvei (Thinking): OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODDDD!!! (Aloud): M-Mr. Yinlong, are you sure about giving us these, they're collectable weapons...!!"
"Yinlong: It may seem pretty basic and very generic, but I prefer fighting with a sword, katana's mostly. So weapons like these are useless to me, keep them!"
"Aurelia: ...C-Can.. I hug you Mr. Yinlong...?"
"Yinlong: I don't see why not-"

(With the force of a tackle, Aurelia was hugging Yinlong tightly as the two nearly collapses onto the ground and Yinlong delivers a hug back, showing gratitude towards meeting the two as he then leaves with a smile on his face, venturing realm to realm to return to the Dawn Kingdom. After entering the Dawn Region and admiring the beauty, he'd notice the clouds in the sky immediately turning dark, the weather turning from sunny and beautiful to gloomy and timid.)

"Yinlong: ...The hell..?"
"???: At last, Yinlong. I have you all to myself..."

(Yinlong now aware of the powerful presence, he'd turn around to notice a muscular and large sized king with the awakened tail and fins of the Water Folk race. With Yinlong eager to defend, he began to calculate the enemy's power level along with its potential abilities and buffs.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): ...He's powerful... Just by standing here and witnessing his aura, I can sense the very strength of his awakening. (Aloud): Who are you?"
"Aquor (Race: Water Folk (Awakened) | 7th King of The Seven Seas | Sinner Rating: 8 Stars): Who am I, you ask..? I am the very Great White Shark that has been circling you ever since the raid ended... And now, I am going to kill you."
"Yinlong: Kill me? On what grounds, dare I ask..?"
"Aquor: That's for me to know...-"

(With act of instinct, Yinlong immediately draws a 3 star sword, countering the three metal spikes of Aquor's 5* trident, Deep Sea Trident which steals the user's mana for the activation of water manipulation. With a quick separation of the two, Yinlong begins to prepare for a fight, knowing he once again could potentially win but most likely lose.)

"Aquor: -And for you to die trying to find out..."
"Yinlong: Don't bother, judging from that trident I know who you are now... You're the 7th King of the Seven Seas, aren't you?"
"Aquor: Oh? So it seems you're aware of the lore behind these weapons.."
"Yinlong: Of course I am. Each King of any Seven Seas are to be granted a sacred 5* weapon, suited to their liking as handpicked by the Counsel of Origin. Knowing who you are now, seems like I actually stand a chance."
"Aquor: Stand a chance..? Heh heh heh heh...!"

(With the cockiness of the Sea King, Yinlong was then slowly intoxicated by the arising aura of Aquor. With a spiral rise of water circling the king, Yinlong backs away further to witness an ongoing transformation. With the change of weather to stormy and rainy, the Water Folk's sharpened claws, enhanced senses, erupting increase in defense and power along with the title appearing above Aquor "Seventh Sea King", has all revealed itself within the 4th awakening of the Water Folk race.)

"Aquor: You're nothing more than a privative ape, living amongst my land. When I kill you, you'll be an exceptional meal to my fishy friends beneath the 7th sea..."
"Yinlong: Either we fight or you continue yapping... The sooner this fight ends, the sooner we split paths."
"???: Not so fast!!"

(With the arrival of a Stray player working along an Adventurer's Guild, they were prepared to fight, unaware of their rank level being no match for the sea king.)

"Thornfist (Race: Guardian | Adventurer's Guild Warrior | Class 2, Rank 17): We've received word of the enemy presence and we've arrived as quick as we could! Class 2, Rank 17, Thornfist , ready to fight!"
"Aquor: Hm..? What is this..? Another Adventurer has come for me..?"
"Thornfist: Stand back civilian, I have hatred against this Sea King, you won't escape me this time Aquor..! YOU'RE MINES!"

(Quick on the assault, the adventurer Thornfist begins combat with the sea king by delivering powerful buffed melee attacks as the onslaught of attacks creates a fury of wind. With Yinlong standing back to watch the fight, he'd then hear a thunderous blow occur, halting the very onslaught as Aquor chuckles manically as he connected a lethal punch to the stomach of the adventurer then launches Thornfist in a rolling ball towards Yinlong whom catches the now hurt adventurer, Yinlong knowing he cannot win the fight.)

"Yinlong: Are you alright there, lad?"
"Thornfist: Y-Yeah..! But.. I got this.. d-don't interfere... Just g-get out of here, quick!"

(With Thornfist boldly standing back up, Aquor was slowly becoming tired as he purposely deactivates his 4th awakening, allowing the cooldown to take up amounts of his time. Thornfist then activates three strength buffs at maximum, continuing to attack the now bored Aquor as he allowed himself to be pummeled by a fast barrage of punches.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): I can take this chance and get away... But if I run, odds are he'll follow me back to the Dawn Kingdom. ...! I forgot, my earring..!"

(With Thornfist ending the combination strike, he'd pant in assumption his barrage of attacks would've done decent damage. With a burst of water washing away the very debris from the attack as Aquor was then more bored than before.)

"Aquor: I'm bored now... Is that really all you got...?"
"Thornfist: Tch..! You're stronger than I thought, try and survive this!!"

(With the activation of Thornfist's special armor, Yinlong would squeeze his hand behind his back as he sneaks on the Warp Earring, watching Thornfist's attempts become futile as Aquor instinctively dodges the next barrage of attacks, delivers a powerful kick to Thornfist's stomach, elbows the center of the spine and ends the three hit combo with an aggressive uppercut, Thornfist backing away as he was now blurry from a poisoned fist but could not see or nearly move as Aquor begins to speak.)

"Aquor: Hear me... The objective of monster slaying is to attack as if you're a predator when hunting prey. Each single attack must be coated with the intent to kill, like mines.. and THIS!"

(Aquor reveals a powerful technique of three other water created afterimages barraging Thornfist from all sides with punches destructive enough to destroy the average human body but would damage even a nearly awakened Guardian. With the onslaught of attacks, coming to a close, Aquor uppercuts Thornfist out of the area, knocking him completely unconscious. Before attempting to focus on Yinlong, he'd notice his disappearance, unable to pick up his scent but able to sense his presence.)

"Aquor: Oh..? He won't get away from me that easily. I can't smell him in this downpour.. but it helps me from being dried by the air on the surface."

(Aquor then begins walking along the path Yinlong previous was walking down, tracking him by presence as Yinlong manages to return to the Dawn Kingdom safely, informing Imani and Kyilei of the incoming enemy.)

"Yinlong: He's strong. Even if I used my 4th Awakening, I'd need more than a minute to use it against him."
"Imani: ...I see."
"Kyilei: Knowing you'd warn us about this, there's no doubt Aquor will be coming here for you."
"Yinlong: I know. That's why I need to get away from the kingdom, I came back to tell you why I'll be gone."
"Imani: Sir Yinlong, I'm going with you."
"Kyilei & Yinlong: ..?!"
"Imani: I've longed to battle a Sea King but I've never gained the opportunity. Fighting the Seventh Sea King will give me an insight on what to expect from the other six."
"Yinlong: ...Only if you're sure on this.."
"Imani: I am."
"Kyilei: B-But...!"
"Imani: Princess, I will be alright. After all, I vowed to protect you the first time the Dawn Kingdom was raided."
"Kyilei: ...Please, be safe you two...!"