Chapter 103 - The Reappearance Of Luke (1/2)
The dark shadows did not attack. They just stood impassively in place, watching her as if preventing her from escaping.
For a brief second, Versailles was perplexed by their action, wondering why they weren't making a move. A second later, however, she felt enlightened.
They were waiting for their boss to arrive.
She was so caught up in her own thoughts, that she failed to see the black puppy stand beside her with a grim expression on its face.
Its usual innocent and clean eyes were no longer pure. They were now filled with bloodlust and fierce determination.
From its stance, it was clear that it was ready to battle the dark shadows to the death.
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In the Erupting Volcano's region, the races were boiling with outrage and disbelief when they witnessed the descent of the dark shadows inside the Soul Sundering Pit.
”What the Nar! What are dark shadows doing in the Soul Sundering Pit? Why and how in the world did they get there?”
”Those are dark shadows! Dark shadows are back in the Nar realm? How is this possible? They were exterminated a thousand years ago, right?”
”Apparently, they have not been extinguished. Otherwise, how could they still appear in the Nar realm?”
”Damn! If the other six realms find out about the reappearance of dark shadows in the Nar realm, then we will become open targets for them. The Nar realm will no longer belong to the races dwelling in it, but will fall under the control of the six realms.”
The reappearance of the dark shadows caused a turmoil among the beasts. They could no longer remain seated and raised to their feet, anxiously pacing in trepidation.
Matters were escalating in a direction they had never imaged before.
”There are dark shadows in the Soul Sundering Pit! What are we going to do now?” The cry belonged to one of the witches' addressing the leaders of the clans.
”What can we do? Even if we all rushed there, we wouldn't get there in time. Just what in the Nar are the dark shadows doing in the Soul Sundering Pit?” Queen Nakee felt just as anxious when she saw the thousand dark armies surrounding Versailles.
Unlike the rest of the lesser races that were in the dark about the reappearance of the dark shadows, the entire Snake clan was in the know in advance.
However, they were still stunned silly when they saw the dark shadows descending into the Soul Sundering Pit.
”They seem to be after your serpentine. Has she committed a deed that warranted the dark shadows to target her?” The Demon Queen saw a chance to strike the Snake clan, and un-hesitantly grasped it.
”Demon Queen, you are confused. The dark shadows are the enemies of the entire seven realms. For them to target Versailles, it could only mean that she hindered a plot or scheme of theirs. As such, we of the various races should be proud of her valor and deed, not criticize her actions.”
”Queen Nakee is right. If serpentine Versailles had truly interrupted a great scheme of the dark shadows and they are pursuing her because of it, then we need to be proud of her actions, not condemn her.”
”Demon Queen, you are truly confused. Could it be that you don't even know about the great taboo of the dark armies?” Even the Eagle King couldn't help but look at the Demon Queen in disapproval.
The rest of the races' facial features changed when they looked at the Demon Queen. As a leader of one of the Six Supreme Clans, she was a high and mighty being, so they always felt fear and respect towards her.
However, in one single instant, all their fear and respect disappeared from their heart. They gazed coldly at the Demon Queen, their murderous expressions fierce enough to daunt even the fearless Demon Queen.
Before their livelihood and struggle to survive in the chaotic and dangerous Nar realm, no beast or creature was fearful enough to silently watch them hinder their interest.
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”Due to the Battle of Courage and Soul Sundering Pit, I have exhausted myself. If the Supreme Elder gets here, I won't be able to escape. NO! I can't wait here for my doom. I need to leave right now!”
Versailles was aware of her present situation. If the vampire came into the pit, she would never be able to escape his clutches.
She turned, intending to leap over the horde before her, when she saw her little friend.
”Little Amose, what are you still doing here?”
She was stunned.
Hadn't she sent him away? So, what was he still doing here?
”Woof, woof!” The creature only barked resolutely in response.
”You! I'll deal with you later. Right now, we need to flee!” She bent and picked up the black puppy.
Without wasting any more time, she ran into the dark armies, and leaped over them. Twirling and spinning like a flying wheel, she transformed mid-air, and used her golden tail to continue her sail across the air.