Chapter 491 - 440 : Cornered 1 (1/2)

Using the language of dragons is one thing and mastering is a completely another thing. Arthur may be able to use thanks to the System's support but there are limits and he only managed to learn a few words, and amongst them, only 'stop' is useful in this current situation.

Thankfully, it worked wonders and managed to stop Katrina from doing anything. She just stood there, stupefied and unable to even lift a finger.

As stared at her helpless state, Arthur, who was still covered in black flames, flashed a creepy grin and added:

”Though I cannot deny your resemblance to Lucy in terms of looks and behavior, at least she's not delusional like you. You can't expect to live a happy life with your so-called 'family' after everything you've done, there's no 'redemption' or 'forgiveness'.”

”Shut your mouth, parasite.”

”Mad, are we? You refuse to hear the bitter truth and blindly do whatever you feel is right regardless of others' feelings.”

The Matriarch gritted her and gave him a venomous glare as if she's about to eat devour him alive.

”What do you know?! I treasure my family and would stop at nothing to secure them a good life.”

In response, Arthur scoffed at her and slowly but surely started moving his body. The 'shackles' binding his body were weakening and very soon, he'll be freed. His two large wings wrapped around him and shone with different lights. One landed on Arthur, healing his body and increasing his recovery while the other circled around the woman then stuck into her skin.

A Few seconds later, Arthur's body started shaking then released a burst of energy, breaking him free, at last. However, before he could take the first step, Katrina's hand lunged toward him and grabbed his neck though a third her arm started showing signs of withering.

The light emanating from his black wing was withering magic, a rare attribute that is a sub-category of Death Magic. In a matter seconds, her hand started feeling numb as the blood circulation was halted and her bones started becoming soft, nevertheless, her grip around his neck remained tight.

”For the sake of your past relationship with my daughter, I was planning to only cripple you, however, I've changed your mind. Your kind has no place in this place, begone.”

Just as she said that, she was about to finish his life only for a yell to come from afar, attracting the attention of both Katrina and Arthur.

Upon turning her head, Katrina was shocked to see Thordan and her daughter, Lucy.

Her ex-husband was surrounded by multiple figures, each with a high cultivation, there was even the Overgod who captured Lucy.

This 'father' of her daughters was holding a needle to Lucy's throat while glaring at Katrina.

”Stop, Katrina!”

What the Matriarch didn't understand was why Thordan was stopping her from killing Arthur. As far as she knew, the two didn't know each other and were definitely not friends.

Though she may be strong, with the presence of the unusual Overgod standing behind Thordan, she didn't attempt any risky moves, fearing that it'll lead to her daughter's death.

In fact, even Arthur was flabbergasted when he saw this scene. He didn't know Lucy was abducted, and that it was her own father who did this heinous act.

Feeling the close proximity of its target and the rising anger of its partner, Makaze started vibrating intensely while releasing ghastly cries.

”I need him alive so you better hand him over right now!”

While pointing at Arthur, Thordan stated that then glanced at his needle, clearly threatening his wife, who was giving him a chilling glare, unlike anything he had ever seen.

Although he was afraid, he didn't back off for he knew she wouldn't try to save her daughter in this situation and the only thing she could do is comply.

While Katrina was trying to come up with a solution, Arthur already started instructing Midolf and Radolf to start acting and safe Lucy no matter the cost.

It was apparent that Lucy was in no condition to fight, her face was paler than usual and she seemed to be absent-minded as her gaze was locked onto Arthur.

The more time passed, the more impatient Thordan grew. When half a minute passed and he saw the lack of response from his wife, he yelled again

”You better listen to me or else I'll end her life and I can guarantee you it'll be a painful death!”