Chapter 125 - Entering The Underworld Palace (1/2)
The Scorpion King took her words as dismissal and silently backed away. A few heartbeats later, his large body clumsily scrambled into the distance as he hurried to relay the Serpentine Queen's orders to the Goblin Chief.
”Come, I will give you a tour of the Eternal Flaming Region.” Ramose stretched his hand for his mate, and tighten his grip as he helped her climb down the boulder. Holding her gently, they leisurely strolled around the barren field, the gentle flares of the Eternal Flaming Sea accompanying their harmonious footsteps.
”In the Era of Legends, the Eternal Flaming Region belonged to the White-Winged Tigers. The Eternal Flaming Sea is believed to be the creation of the Tigerian sacred race, whose bloodline flows in the veins of the weretigers.” He explained as they arrived before the Eternal Flaming Sea.
”Is that why the weretigers are overseen by the Six Supreme Clans? Because they possess a sacred race's divine blood?”
”Not exactly. The White-Winged Tigers got targeted in the same way the Witches of the Tower were. The Six Supreme Clans are in the process of tracking the culprits, but it's been centuries and not even a small clue has been found.” Ramose defeatedly sighed.
The fact that there was something targeting the races possessing divine blood was unnerving. But what was even more frustrating was that even the Six Supreme Clans could find no clue to the culprit.
”I am afraid if we fail to uncover the perpetrators, the other clans will always be under the shadow of danger. The White-Winged Tigers and Witches of the Tower are protected because the culprit's aim was to wipe out their entire race.”
”So, the Six Clans are taking precaution?”
”Sort of, yes. Come, let's not talk about this topic anymore. Did you know, the Eternal Flaming Sea is used as an oath keeper because it contains divine power? The Tigerian sacred race that dwelled here was the purest after the Lightixia sacred race.”
”Hmm, I know. In the Snake Clan, there is an ancient text written on the walls of the secret cave that explain the formation of the Eternal Flaming Sea. It says that the mark of the oath takers brands on the souls of the immortal beasts making the oath.”
”Our souls were already bound to each other. By taking this eternal oath, we have only strengthened the bond. From now on, we are one.”
Ramose looked at his mate, his heart peaceful with her by his side after 18 years of torment.
'This time, I will be your protector. I will never let any harm befall you ever again. Even if that danger is an unknown enemy.' He vowed.
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”Chief Mein, this is Master's command. She wants you to lead the trained troops to the Ice Hills of the White-eyed Seers and City of the Fallen Winged-Humans. The task is to be accomplished within 3 ice nights.” The Scorpion King urgently relayed.
The beast was in a hurry to inform Chief Mein of the importance of the matter. He didn't want to be held accountable if something went wrong. As a crafty character, his first priority was always his security.
”I understand. Tell Master to rest assured. The mission will be completed.” Chief Mein's pink eyes flashed as he wondered yet again what the serpentine was planning.
However, as a subordinate, he didn't have the right to guess his Master's thoughts and immediately cleared his head. Leaving his seat, he went in search of his second in command, Ulain, and his son Ian.
”Hurry, place that boulder on this side. We need to secure the place with magic spells so that no beast or creature can spot the towers. Spider Queen, your poisonous webs will have greater effect if they are used as traps around the entire stone structure.” Ulain yelled out instructions as he directed the entire operation of the construction.
When Chief Mein appeared, this was the scene he encountered. His second in commander was enthusiastically calling out instructions and orders to the Ladybug Queen and Spider Queen. The two queens hauled loads of bricks and spewed webs around the newly built ginormous west wall.
Shrouded within the miasma of poisonous gas, the giant walls gave off the appearance of slumbering behemoths awaiting for preys worthy of their pursuit.
”Ulain, come see me in the West Tower with Ian, immediately!” The Goblin Chief didn't want to interrupt the busy commander. However, the orders of the serpentine were of the utmost urgency.
Without a backward glance, he turned and entered the tower fading into the obscured heaven.
A while later, in a large hall inside the West Tower, Ulain appeared with Ian obediently following behind. Within the past few days, the young goblin's former arrogance and pride slowly wilted away under the toll of hard labor as he came to terms with his new status.
His soft and gentle features sharpened to display a firm and determined look, the pink eyes and fair skin enhanced his charming appearance. Chief Mein silently nodded his head in approval, pleased with his son's growth.
'The hope of the Pink Goblins should have such tenacity.' He secretly thought.
”Chief, you wanted to see us? What's the matter?” Once he stood before his chief, Ulain got straight to the point.
”There is a matter that needs our urgent attention. The Scorpion King reported that the Master wants us to take the trained beasts to the Ice Hills of the White-eyed Seers and the City of the Fallen of the Winged-Humans to recruit the two races within 3 ice nights.”