198 Elrics Chances (1/2)
The Head Elder appeared calm and confident, but deep inside, his mind has gone to a wild mess. The fact that a spy had infiltrated them for who knows when. Just how much of their internal meetings had been secretly recorded? The information and technology they have secure, and is the real sixth Elder even still alive?
No wonder why the Ancient humans had been so silent for how many years!
They were a selfish race who craves intelligence, to the point that they are responsible for the sudden disappearance of promising humans. Extracting their talents and intelligence before dispatching them like dead animals.
And no matter how the Guardians would try to capture them, the suspects would always be one step ahead. Before they could even send their soldiers, the Ancient humans could swiftly react and escape! The scent, camera recording, footsteps, you name it - not an ounce of traces are left behind.
Although he had suspicions of a possibility that there is a spy among them. But after several secret investigations, his people, including the elders, would always all turn out to be clean. Even to point that they would scan their minds.
Never in his mind that the enemy would abduct the sixth Elder who happens to be one of their experts when it comes to mental prowess. If not for Elric's move, they would remain under the laughing asses of the Ancient Humans until this day!
”No wonder they have those kinds of technology...” The elder thought, thinking about the futuristic armor that Arkhoz used in his fight against Elric. Although it was not as refined with the one in their arsenal, the bases of such technology are still from them!
Keeping a calm and peaceful facade, the Elder finally faced Elric and said,
”Yes. On behalf of the Guardian race, I thank you. However, if you do not mind me asking, how did you know he was different from us?”
Elric without hesitation replied,
”The soul. No matter the disguise, your soul would always remain the same.”
”I see. So it is the soul, the one where we choose to abandon in pursuit of more worldly intelligence.”
Sighing, Elric added,
”Unlike you guys who have plain gray souls that seem to have dwindled over time, that one has a much more different hue. It was a mixed color, probably from the numerous human essence he had absorbed. There was hostility in his aura and he even tried to slowly seep into my mind like an invisible Boa snake, slowly positioning its body before it strangles me to take control.”
Everyone in the room watched with curious eyes. Indeed, as races of superior intelligence, they have long got rid of the deeper study of their soul considering its unfathomable nature and chose the more tangible science and technology instead.
It seems that the Ancient Humans are even working with the application of spiritual manipulation, maybe it is time for them to reconsider their study on the souls and its practical use again.
”Actually, if it was anyone else, he could have easily overtaken their body. I just happen to have an extraordinary soul that is far bigger and stronger than anyone I know so far.” Elric casually said with a tinge of bragging in his voice.
”It appears to be so. Again, thank you. Now let us get back to the real purpose why we invited you here.” The Head Elder said with an unbothered face.
”I am only interested in saving my grandma and those two Eastern siblings.”
”We know. However, you saving your human family will be very crucial in the next events that are to come. After all, it is exactly for this reason why they have chosen to secure her amongst all the possible victims.” The Head Elder said as he slowly sat down at the marble stone behind him.
His hand gesture for Elric to sit down to another smooth and glistening stone in the middle. Elric found nothing wrong with the chair but he still cautiously sat down.
The moment his body touched these marble stones, he could feel a surge of healing and warmth that seems to relax all of his senses without interrupting his focus. Furthermore, his mind became more relaxed and sensitive to his surroundings that he is able to think more clearly while sitting on it.
”I assume you have been to the Elemental Realm. That is why you have those ability to conjure the fire and water elements according to your will. Am I right?”