Chapter 624 (1/2)

Sacrifice

Edited by Phantom0408

We returned to Sheftent and jumped straight into the campsite. However, we couldn’t detect Weena Rhyn or Romio’s presence there.

『I wonder where he went… Urushi, can you trace his scent?』

「Woof…」

Urushi nodded but seemed somewhat unsure.

It seemed that their scent still lingered in this area but he wasn’t sure where they went.

Nevertheless, in search of clues, Fran walked off with Urushi in the lead.

「Here?」

「Woof!」

Passing through the townspeople who were busy making preparations for their escape, Urushi and Fran arrived at the harbor.

His gaze was fixed on the lake――towards the great magic beast. Did this mean that Weena Rhyn was on her way to seal the great magic beast?

『So Weena Rhyn, Romio, and Zelos Reed’s scent are coming from the same direction?』

「Woof」

It seemed certain that Weena Rhyn had taken them both. Could it be that she was really going to use Romio’s power?

Fran jumped on Urushi’s back and pointed at the great magical beast.

「After them!」

「Woof!」

At Fran’s urging, Urushi ran off again with a sharp look on his face.

And so, we were back on the lake in a few minutes.

『I see her! Over there! No doubt, it’s Weena Rhyn!』

「But, isn’t that…」

『Yeah! My worst fears may have come true!』

Near the great magic beast, a circular stage-like object about 15 meters in diameter appeared on the lake.

It was paved with pure white stones, and pillars that seemed to be made of the same material were built on all sides.

The vibe it was giving was very similar to the temple where the great magic beast had been sealed. But what mattered the most was the people on top of it.

We saw Weena Rhyn standing on top of that stage. Romio and Zelos Reed were also there together with her.

Well, it was not like they were there ‘together with her’ though…

Romio and Zelos Reed were lying on an altar-like place set up in the center of the stage. It was obviously a place for a sacrifice.

Was she really going to sacrifice Romio and Zelos Reed to re-seal that magic beast?

「Urushi! Get over there!」

「Woof!」

As Fran instructed, Urushi descended to the stage. But I wondered if it was already too late for us to do something.

There was dense magic power swirling around the area, and it was clear to me that some kind of ritual was in progress.

「Weena Rhyn!」

「…Fran. So, you came」