Chapter 484 - 433 : Hostage (2/2)

After making sure her Dantian and Meridians were corrupted with his Dark Magic, Gutcha stood up and said to the silent Jackob

”From what I've heard, the Matriarch highly values her daughter. We can use her as a hostage to boost Arthur's chances of survival.”

”What? How can you say that?”-Taliya

Gutcha gave the demon a chilling glare while retorting

”Woman, we're at war, so we'll use anything to assure our victory. Even if the enemy is a sage, he's still our enemy and should be killed or used accordingly. Sect Master didn't spare her life just because you begged.”

Taliya, incensed, was about to talk back to the pigolo only for Jackob to interrupt her and say

”Fine, deliver her to Arthur as fast as possible.”

”Right away, sect master.”-Gutcha

The pigolo bowed to Jackob and waved his hand, causing the Dark Magic to completely envelop Angelina, who couldn't even move, much less resist. Within seconds, both Gutcha and the white specter vanished from that room.

Although Sonia agreed with Taliya and thought it was wrong to use Angelina as a hostage, she still kept her silence. As Gutcha said, this was war and they want Lucy to be saved so dawdling over the means to do that is only a waste of time.

…

Gutcha didn't waste any second, he appeared on Green-Leaf and immediately started heading toward the capital, planning to join Arthur's forces. Angelina, who planned to break free once she recuperated some of her energy, was left in a helpless situation as the Dark Magic sucked the life out of her, slowly turning her into a mortal.

She may be stronger than Gutcha if they fight on equal terms but it was never about fairness. No one forced her to appear on Astria, she was driven there out of curiosity and it clearly cost her much.

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Zutis Galaxy, Clock Planet.

This was a planet shrouded in darkness and devoid of any souls, it is a forbidden place many would willingly avoid. Somewhere on this planet, there was an enormous black castle, ominous and eerily quiet. This was 'X's planet and his 'headquarters'.

Only his trusted confidant, Belos, is allowed to enter this place and report to his master.

Currently, X was pacing around in his office, pondering about something while his servant was preparing things for his departure.

”Master, you were right, Arthur is indeed leading that undead army. However, his appearance is very different and he seems to be the Dark Magic user that appeared on Green Leaf a while ago.”

X's steps came to a sudden halt, he turned his blurry face toward his servant and asked

”The Dark Magic user? Are you sure?”

”Absolutely. In addition, he seems to be in possession of Evil Wind.”

Clearly a little bit angry, X banged his cane on the floor while clicking his tongue.

”Well, it matters not. If things get complicated, I will just snatch the orb and leave, there's no need for a fight. Though, I'm curious about his whereabouts for the last few years…”

Belos, who was half-kneeling, raised his head and added:

”We're still investigating his background. From the looks of it, he has a feud with the White Specter Clan hence his present actions. There is also news about the Matriarch, who visited the Thousand Buddha Sect yesterday.”

As if he heard a joke, X burst out in laughter while saying

”Hahahahahaha does she really think those impotent old men will help her? Simply ludicrous!”