Chapter 299: The Devils Hunter (1/2)
The tension has taken hold of the atmosphere in the city, one can tell. The guards patrolled the area with a vigilant attitude, seeking any suspicious people in the crowd to weed them out.
As Arthur and Gala looked at the city from a distance, with Dia resting and Rinzo preparing their meal, they tried to think of a way to find when would the slaves be released.
”Can't we just use the little spirit to sneak in and out of the city?” Arthur asked, trying to think of easier ways to meet up with Rae.
”He can't hide us for that long, his powers are limited. Plus, he's already tired from hiding us every time we stop to rest.”
”I'm sorry, little one.” Arthur said apologetically and the spirit danced around him as if saying 'it's alright.' Gala looked at the two with furrowed brows.
”How about I go in alone? I doubt they would catch me. Unless you don't trust me, of course.”
”We're not together out of trust, but benefit.” Arthur answer. ”No, I need to go in myself. I'm not sure leaving my friend, who was cursed by witches, with a witch is a good idea.”
”Mm, I doubt they would remember.”
”Is amnesia common in a failed Spirits Ritual?” Arthur asked with a frown.
”Not only common but also guaranteed. The damage done to the soul is severe, making the owner go into a dormant state while his body keeps functioning to survive. Thus, amnesia.”
”I see,” Arthur nodded. ”Is it reversible?” He wished that Rae wouldn't stay this way. Even though she was less troubling now, she was also not the Rae he knew.
”If you lift the curse, then maybe.” Gala turned to Rinzo. ”When is it happening?”
”I haven't received anything yet,” Rinzo answered with a frown as he looked at his bracelet. ”There's some sort of delay for some reason.”
”I hope there aren't any problems.” Gala shrugged but the moment that she finished her words, a giant explosion took place in the city.
The whole landscape quaked under the effect of the explosion. Flames dyed the blue-sky red as a giant mushroom of smoke took shape in front of the group.
After steadying himself, Arthur looked at the city with fear. The chaos could be heard even from a distance away as the guards began flocking into the city.
”Jinx, teehee.” Gala stuck her tongue out in a cute manner. Arthur was speechless and turned to Rinzo.
”Is this the sign?”
”The plan is to free the slaves, not terrorize the city. This looks like the work of that man.” Rinzo said with a shocked expression.
”What do you mean by 'that man'?” Arthur frowned, were there any terrorists in this world?
”We call him the Devils Hunter, the one capable of killing the immortal ones,” Gala answered instead. ”He appeared a few years ago out of nowhere and roamed the continent. His only goal is to look for Verniz people.”
'Lost ones.' Arthur remembered the word that the knight of loyalty used to describe him. Someone who didn't know anything about this world, not even its language.
”Tell me, Gala.” Arthur hoped he was wrong. ”Where the Verniz always around?”
”Five years ago, exactly. It happened after the last Distortion. Some people think the two are linked.”
”Distortion?”
”Ah,” Gala played with a strand of her head. ”Space Distortions, they happen a lot.”
Arthur's mind began to link the dots while hoping he was wrong. If what he hypothesized was correct, his journey in Alka would get a lot messier.
”Dia, don't leave this place,” Arthur commanded. ”Let's go.” He turned to Gala and she nodded. Her gem shone as her powers carried Arthur and her. They began flying over a low altitude toward the city.
The guards were nowhere near the walls and all of them ran toward the explosion. As Arthur and Gala descended and began walking, Arthur asked something on his mind.
”Why would the Devils Hunter blow up the city?” He couldn't understand.
”A lot of Verniz people are slaves. Where do you think these slaves gather? In the city of slaves, Herav.” Gala explained. ”The streets are empty, everyone is scared.”
”Is he that powerful?”