Chapter 562: Secret Realm of Gaia (1/2)

As a tradition of the Ancient Elysium Sect, some of the more talented disciples were bestowed the title of Ancestor's Chosen. The method of choosing a candidate had never been revealed and the process of elimination differs depending on who picked who.

As for Zeus' Chosen, they had to prove their worth by doing meritorious acts and by direct confrontation against other candidates as well. Since whoever received the title of Zeus will be the successor to the Grand Elder position, the winner has to be a good leader as well since the Grand Elder position is akin to a tall mountain to bear.

In order for them to prove worthy of being the next leading person of the Ancient Elysium Sect, they had to display certain skills, this is why every candidate was given a specialized army to lead.

And at this very moment, Raven - the 9th Chosen of Zeus, is about to meet the army he's responsible for.

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The Secret Realm of Gaia is a place where confrontations between the Chosen of Zeus occurs.

It is a pocket dimension which was transformed into a specialized battlefield. At first glance, it just a vast field filled with ruins and traces of war, in truth however, the Grand Elder could easily switch the environment of this pocket dimension in order to switch the tides of battle.

Since this Secret Realm is a specialized battlefield for the Chosen of Zeus, one would be able to find army camps all over this place. They are scattered everywhere and had unique flags which represents their current Lords.

At the very north of this Secret Realm, one could find a small camp residing at an old and somewhat dilapidated fortress.

This fortress is hidden behind snowy peaks and thick blankets of snow. Even those who were somewhat aware of where this army camp were will have difficulties arriving at this place. Further more, compared to the other camps, this fortress doesn't have any flags, which meant that they're currently out of duty. So even if someone from the other country saw them, they'd probably wouldn't pay them any heed since they're not included in the battle anyway.

Well, that's until today...

*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*

Sounds of clacking heels could be heard within the fortress. It echoed across the halls as if nobody's around. This sounds belongs to Kyrie who's currently walking slightly behind Raven.

Many things were currently going on inside Kyrie's mind. Inwardly, she felt quite resigned and shameful. Seeing the pitiful state of this fortress and the sheer inattentiveness of the soldiers who were supposed to guarding and protecting this place for the Young Lord's arrival.

Raven had been eerily quite ever since arriving here. Kyrie couldn't tell what Raven was currently thinking since he doesn't show any changes to his facial features as well. He just looked around him and inspected the location as if it had nothing to do with him.

Kyrie did her best to lead Raven within the fortress. Both of them eventually arrived at the Central Hall of the fortress.

Upon opening the doors, a surprising scene welcomed Raven.

Seeing what's inside caused Raven to remember specific words which was somewhat accurate to describe the current scene in front of him.

'Refugee Camp'.

A bunch of hopeless individuals who looked as if they just got out of multiple disasters and were tired of it all.

There were broken and dirty tents everywhere. Some people were sleeping, others were sitting in a corner with gloomy expressions. They wore ragged clothing as if they were a bunch of homeless people who happened to find this fortress and made it their temporary home.

The atmosphere was somewhat warm thanks to the bonfires they set up, that being said, the foul stench of smoke and body odor mixed within the closed space of the hall.

The people who were currently awake saw the doors opening wide. They raised their heads slowly and looked at the two of them with empty gazes.

Kyrie was inwardly fuming, she clenched her hand at the pathetic display of these people. She had informed them ahead of time so why is it still like this? She even hyped them up to Raven and all and they'll let him see them in this state?

She wanted them to explain and punish them but was stopped by Raven himself.

Raven simply stared at this scene with an impassive gaze.