Chapter 81: The Harpies’ Nes (1/2)

These strange creatures had a relatively large body, their upright height was at least two meters tall and their feathers were dyed in a diverse range of colors. Upon extending their wings, the harpies’ maximum wingspan was at least three to four meters wide. From a distance, it looked like prismatic cloud was approaching us.

They swooped down on us with terrifying hook-like claws and latched onto the two medusas before taking off once more. The pair kept their cool and allowed the harpies to carry them off without a fuss.

Soon, it was our turn as well. Habona allowed the harpy to carry us off without a fight.

I had never ridden an airplane before, so I didn’t know what it felt like. However, as of now, I’ve at least ridden a harpy and it felt…dizzying…

Their speed could only be described as lightning quick as they zipped past the corners without slowing down a bit. After a mere ten minutes, we reached the nest of the harpies and the sight that greeted was shocking to say the least.

Upon entering the Prison of the Dead, the first thing I attempted was to break apart the bony white walls of the maze. However, to my disappointment, it wasn’t possible no matter what I tried.

Later on, we encountered the Abaddon Rodents but they were unable to do so as well. If even a rat wasn’t able to dig a hole in these walls, I simply couldn’t picture anyone else being able to do so. This was the impression that stuck with me until today…

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Right in front of me was a hollowed out section of what I originally thought to be impenetrable.

The maze walls were 20 meters of bones that stretched to the ceiling or at least it was at the other nests I’ve been to. At the 15 meter mark was a conspicuous lack of bones. Instead, that section all the way up to the ceiling had been hollowed and had even extended to the other side of wall. On that harpy-made platform was their nest.

They actually managed to destroy that sturdy wall…and even built a nest on it! I couldn’t even imagine the destructive power of the harpies that accomplished this feat!

Another point of interest was the thousand over skeletons currently scaling that broken wall. Their target seemed to be the harpy nest.

Hundreds of harpies flew out in response to the undead invasion. With a fell screech, they swooped in and picked up the undead. Their claws sunk in between their bony body. With a clench and pull of their claws, the skeletons shattered without any resistance, falling to the ground like a bunch of wooden toy blocks.

The scenery changed an instant later as our carrier harpy ignored the battlefield and flew right to the nest.

The harpies’ treatment of captives were extremely rough; without any concern for our safety, they unceremoniously dumped us from a distance above the ground. Habona tumbled a couple of times before coming to a stop, all the while hugging me. The two medusas received the same treatment as well.

As I got to my feet, a cacophony of smells crashed into me like a sledgehammer. It was an amalgamation of scents that was not only difficult to describe but also reeked. Mixed into the air was a scent that smelled like feces, blood and flesh mixed in with the pungent smell of decay.

Just based on this foul stench alone, I could tell that hygiene wasn’t one of their priorities.

Shortly after dropping us off, the harpy landed near us along with nearly a hundred of her brethren, forming a tight circle around us. Looking closely, at their faces specifically, they were actually quite beautiful.

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However, this beauty was instantly shattered as they opened their mouths and screeched at us…rows of disgusting, blackened teeth immediately burned my admiring eyes. There’s no way anyone would willing kiss this mug.

Being stared at by this bunch of monsters was truly disconcerting. However, what unsettled me even more was our audacious and perhaps suicidal infiltration of the enemy’s nest. I gently leaned in on Habona and whispered: “What’re we going to do now?”

“I’m trying to locate Harlow’s scent.” She slowly edged towards the medusas while keeping me protected behind my back. “Just hide behind me once the battle starts, I won’t able to keep my eye on you then. You need to watch out for yourself.”

What do you mean watch out for yourself? Are you saying it’s that dangerous?

Fearing the worst, I employed the only solution I could think of, hurrying my teammates. “…did you locate his scent yet?”

“The scents are too mixed up, I can’t tell them apart.”

“Then what’s the plan now?” Manasha brought her sister along with her, forming a protective triangle around me.

In spite of our precarious situation, Majosha was surprisingly calm. She coldly glanced over the ring of screeching monsters around us and said: “While the harpies aren’t particularly smart, they know enough to separate their dining area from their mating area. Since we’re all females here, they’ve naturally brought us to the dining area.”

“I knew that even without your explanation.” Those piles of skulls aren’t just for show after all. Not to mention the strong smell of blood and decay. Also, “I’m a male. Don’t get my gender mixed up.”

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“Male?”

The two medusas were stunned after which they gave me an evaluating look. Manasha took it a step further by simply reaching out and grabbing my non-existent package.

After discovering the lack of a certain organ, she flashed me a roguish smile and said: “You actually dare to call yourself a male without a p***s? Besides if you are actually a male, the harpies wouldn’t have brought you here with us.”

“…” Alright, I’m wrong…just don’t bring up the matter of that place again…

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