Chapter 296 Final Reques (1/2)

Izroth was not the only one who heard the painful wail as it caused Mirage, Midnight, Ying Yue, Qi Jiguang and his party, to all turn their attention towards the source of that sound and close in on its location.

”How is this possible?” Mirage said as she could not believe the sight before her eyes. Didn't that person just die?!

A cloaked figure with a greatsword in their hand had the blade of their weapon stabbed into Robin's stomach area. However, there was also a spear pierced right into the head of that cloaked figure. That spear belonged to Jyuuriel who had made his first move since their journey started.

”We are a Faceless One. We cannot die.” The cloaked figure said even with a spear through their head.

”Lyn, you-!” Robin coughed up a large amount of blood as he tried to speak.

The cloaked figure who had caught him by surprise was none other than Lyn! It had all happened too fast.

”We are all, yet we are none. To us, death is but a mere illusion. But your death... How beautiful.” The cloaked figure said in a fragile tone as a large smile appeared on their face.

A few seconds later, their body had turned into countless particles and drifted away along with the greatsword.

However, it was too late for Robin. The wound left behind by their weapon was too great.

Robin kneeled over and a look of regret could be seen in his eyes. There were many questions going through his mind. Had he been too careless? Should he have just stayed in Tempest? Was he really doing the right thing? Was it worth his life? However, all of these questions were drowned out and soon he was left in this bizarrely calm state. It was a state of perfect peace just moments before death.

Lyn, who had been with him for three months and only knew him as the vice-leader of the Silver Hawk Merchants Caravan, had suddenly transformed into the Faceless One!

During the Faceless One's final attack, or at least what was thought to be their final attack, Lyn was knocked over from the initial impact as one of the rear wagons next to him had exploded.

Fortunately, Robin was uninjured by the attack. Though, this was only because he happened to be at a position that was close to Jyuuriel during the time of the chaos. Although he was unable to move, he could clearly see the fragments and shards that flew in Jyuuriel's direction and then seemingly deflect right off of him.

After the chaos had died down, Robin went over to check on Lyn who appeared to be injured from the attack, however, he soon felt something deathly cold pierce through him.

At first, Robin did not feel any different from his usual self. It was not until he looked down and saw a black greatsword going through his stomach that he realized he had been a.s.saulted!

The individual that he was just checking on and helping to his feet was no longer Lyn, but instead, it was a cloaked figure. As for Lyn, it was as if he had never existed! He was there one moment and gone the next. All that remained before Robin him at that moment was that cold and eerie cloaked figure. But, how was this possible?

That was a question that quickly found its way to the back of Robin's head as he knew that this was his end.

There was a split moment, Robin could have sworn that he caught a glimpse of the Faceless One's eyes and it felt as if he was gazing into a boundless dark abyss.

”Your way has ended in failure. It's about time you hand it over and entrust the task to me.” Jyuuriel said without batting an eye to Robin's critical state.

Robin, however, shook his head and replied in a weak tone, ”Not to you, to them.” He motioned his finger towards three specific individuals, Izroth, Mirage, and surprisingly Qi Jiguang!

Jyuuriel narrowed his eyes and said, ”That wasn't part of the agreement when-”

”I'm changing the agreement!” Robin yelled causing him to cough up another large volume of blood in the process.

He then continued, ”It's them, or it goes with me to my grave. The choice is yours, however, can you truly afford to fail your mission and live out the rest of your life knowing that you were responsible for the possible fall of your own kingdom?” Robin's eyes were filled with a look of determination and remarkable clarity.

Even though he was already at death's door, he still managed to hold onto a level of dignity worthy of one who possessed a royal bloodline.

Jyuuriel frowned when he observed that look in Robin's eyes. He understood instantly that the second prince of Tempest was not bluffing. While this was far from being the most ideal situation and was not previously what was agreed upon, he had little choice but to accept Robin's demands; even if they were unreasonable.

Jyuuriel swept his gaze across the players present. Soon after, he closed his eyes and turned away from the scene and acted as if he were unaware of the situation behind him.

”Come, my three young friends, I do not have much time remaining. I can already feel the life in me slipping away. I wish to speak with the three of you, alone.” Robin said in a calm tone. Just by hearing him speak, one would not think that he was on the brink of death.

Izroth and Mirage understood why Robin wished to speak with them alone considering what they knew, however, Qi Jiguang was clueless as to why he was chosen. But, in the end, he figured that it must have been due to the fact that he was the leader of his party. Though that would fail to explain why Izroth and Mirage, who were members of the same party, were picked out of everyone present.

Midnight and Ying Yue looked towards Izroth and Mirage before giving a small nod of understanding as they walked away from the immediate vicinity.

As for Qi Jiguang's party, they all moved a good distance away when he hinted for them to fall back.

Now, there was just Izroth, Robin, Mirage, Qi Jiguang, and Jyuuriel who was ”not really there” that remained.

Mirage furrowed her brows as she witnessed Robin's terrible state.

”I have a high-grade health potion on me, maybe it can-” But, before Mirage could finish her suggestion, she was quickly cut off by Robin.

”It won't be any use. Unless you have some legendary medicine on you or some miraculous healing skill, I'm afraid my time in this world is approaching its end. I appreciate your effort, my young friend, but it is too late for me.” Robin's tone became increasingly coa.r.s.e and there were brief pauses in between every few words. It was obvious that he was using whatever strength he had left to speak with them.

Robin took a moment to catch his breath, however, he felt that if he stopped talking for more than a couple of seconds that he would lose whatever small grip he currently had on his life.

”I have a favor to ask of you three. Think of it as the final request of a dying man.” Robin closed his eyes and began to whisper in a language that sounded like complete nonsense. Even Izroth who had gone through every book on the first and second floor of the Amaharpe palace library was unable to understand the words Robin whispered.

Each word Robin whispered left behind a faint echo that reverberated and it sounded as if hundreds of people were trying to speak at the same time. It was not until the latter part occurred that Izroth realized what it was that Robin was whispering.

'This is... A Source Chant?'

Izroth concentrated his hearing and the more he listened to Robin's words, the more he felt that they resembled that of a Source Chant! However, there were strange variations and anomalies present that made Izroth unsure if it truly was a Source Chant that was being whispered.