Chapter 543: Reinforcements arrive (1/2)

”Good! Good!”

The Grand Elder's face was twisted due to sheer anger. He unconsciously crumpled the letter sent to him by Raven.

”Well done Black Rose! Well fucking done!' The Grand Elder fumed, his anger soared through the heavens causing the whole Storm Dweller's Peak to be covered in dark clouds and occasional rumbles of thunder.

”I must've been rather quiet huh? I must've gone senile. I can't believe I allowed such a scheme to go past me!”

”Hmph! Enough napping then!” The grand elder huffed. ”Hera, Dear. Would you please contact some War Gods and send them to reinforce 9th?”

”Sure, my Dear. But what will you be doing then? Do you need me with you?”

”No, it's fine.” The Grand Elder said, his eyes narrowed as he continued: ”This Old Man's just going to pay a visit to some 'old friends'. They must've been missing me since I've been rather idle for quite some time.”

”Alright, make sure to return by dinner then. I'm making you your favorite food.” The lady called Hera softly said, causing a smile to bloom on Grand Elder's face.

”Thanks Dear. I'm looking forward to it.” The Grand Elder then gazed at Anastasia and said: ”You return to 9th and tell him that reinforcements are on the way. Hold out for as long as you can and work together to solve this mess. We can't afford this scheme to succeed, too many lives are at risk. Am I clear?”

”Yes, Grand Elder.”

”Go!”

Anastasia and the Grand Elder successively disappeared from their positions as they both had their own destinations. Hera herself closed her eyes and started calling the attentions of the War Gods.

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- Asphodel -

Raven could be seen currently glaring at the seals, particularly at the one above him.

His pupils gleamed with a profound light, enhancing the golden irises and the rainbow colored flow hidden beneath it.

In his point of view, he vision stretched as far as possible, allowing him to peer through the portal beyond the seal. Everything was revealed before his very eyes.

He could see the tormented souls of Devils and humans alike trapped within the runes on the seal, tainting it and turning them mad. From beyond the portal, he could see endless waves of devils currently on standby while some are in patrol.

Raven couldn't see much from where he was but from the sheer numbers that he saw, he could already tell that the army behind him was far from enough to meet the waves of enemies that are coming his way.

At this, he could only sigh and hope that the Grand Elder would believe him and send reinforcements.

His instincts were sending him alarms constantly, yet he couldn't bring himself to abandon this place despite that.

By thus point, he already ordered the men to move the formation, retreating back to the Fog of Ruin. He had the formation surrounded by Cleansing Flames in order to protect the army. So far, this is the best strategy he could form.

Due to the uniqueness of the fog, causing the devils to pass right through it, he figured that so long as he covered the array with Cleansing Flames, the wraiths within the Fog of Ruin won't be able to hurt the army. He also told some soldiers to be alert and report any attacks to him right away.

So far, he received nothing and he could still sense that the army was doing fine. Now he's only waiting for the materials he needed in order to make a new seal while he monitored the situation past the portal.

”Young Lord! Anastasia's back!” Kyrie reported causing Raven to look back. He then saw the crimson haired beauty rushing towards him with visible anxiety on her face.

Seeing that the situation was practically the same before she left, Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief. She then walked towards Raven and passed a Spatial Ring to him.

”Here's all the items you asked me to buy Young Lord. Also, the Grand Elder has a message to you.” Anastasia reported.

Raven accepted the spatial ring and nodded, prompting Anastasia to continue her report.