CHAPTER 490: THEY WILL BE HERE IN FIFTEEN MINUTES (1/2)
This period had been especially rough on Mo Ning. While her original form was a horse as well, but that was the form of a Nightmare Steed, a rare, bonafide creature of Purgatory. Her intelligence was equal to a Human’s, perhaps even higher. Despite all that, she now had to live in an ordinary stable… definitely not the most pleasant smelling place ever. However, she chose to bear with such adversity, all just so she could spend time with me… Perhaps… just perhaps… have I been mistreating her a little too much?
I couldn’t help but feel a little guilty then, but I still patted her on the head and said, “Alright, it’s about time for me to turn in as well.”
Her eyes quivered a little upon hearing that, clearly reluctant to let me go. However, she still abided by our agreement and kept quiet.
Counting the time, Regine should be about done with her shower as well. Our resident timid girl should already be waiting on the bed for me while Zurnalin… Hmm, I guess with Regine nearby, she should still be dressed in something at least…
Having said my farewell, I was just about to turn in for the night when a black figure suddenly jumped in front of me, knees in a half kneel. “Your Holiness, please leave this area immediately. We’ve detected a horde of at least ten thousand monsters en route to our location, they should arrive in roughly fifteen minutes…”
“Monsters? What’s going on? I need more details.”
When she mentioned monsters, that Dark Elf was referring to creatures like that Vampire, Werewolves, Undead and other evil lifeforms. They all fell under the umbrella of creatures of darkness. Devils and what not could be counted inside as well.
The figure who suddenly appeared before me was one of the Dark Elven Assassins assigned to guard me. Normally, she would have complied with my request immediately, but the situation being what it was, she instead stood up and tried to lead me towards Mo Ning. “There’s no time… My apologies for being rude, your holiness, but… Lady Mo Ning please evacuate her holiness from this area immediately… there’s no time for questions!”
“I’m not leaving by myself!” I did not mount onto Mo Ning as she wanted. Instead, I forcefully broke free from her grip while Mo Ning watched silently from the side. This standoff lasted for a full ten seconds before I finally said, “inform Zurnalin and the rest to make preparations for departure. There’s someone I have to inform as well.”
“But there’s no time…”
“Do it!” I knew there was no time to dawdle about now, but I wasn’t going to leave without ensuring Nicole’s safety first.
What’s going on here? Why is Lyon under attack again? And exactly how many creatures are we facing? There’s a number of Eight-stars with us this time, but a hundred thousand is technically more than ten thousand as well…
Blast it, what is that damned lord doing anyway? This is the second time his territory has been invaded by these monsters already. That Vampire is one thing, but over ten thousand of them?! Are his troops all blind or something? What’s the point of even having a lord like that? You might as well put a farmer in his place!
Curses. I need to get to Nicole!
The two of them were currently resting inside of their room. By the time I rushed to their doorstep, I could vaguely make out the two of them chatting about something through the door. Unfortunately, the situation did not allow me to wait for them to finish. “Lady Nicole, Neneth, are you both in there?” I anxiously knocked on the door.
“Sister Mo Na?” Neneth called out in a surprised but delighted voice. “Sister Mo Na, are you here to sleep with Neneth as well?”
“We’re here. It’s late, what business do you have with us?” Nicole’s response, on the other hand, was more orthodox.
I stopped knocking and quickly stated my purpose. “You need to get dressed and pack up your luggage, quickly. I’ve just received word that there are at least ten thousand creatures of darkness heading our way. If we delay any further, we might not make it out in time…”
“Creatures of darkness?” A while later, Nicole opened up the door, all dressed up, to let me in. “Tell me more.”
“There’s no time. We need to leave now!”
From within, I could see that the both of them were already dressed up and had their weapons at the ready. However, Nicole did not seem to agree with my plans as she walked towards the door. “I’m staying here, you guys can leave first.”
Stay?! You must be joking -that’s just suicidal!
“Absolutely not! Both of you have to leave with me right this instant!” I yelled, finally unable to restrain my emotions when I heard what she was planning. “There’s too many of them, there’s no way we can hold them off…”