Chapter 260 - A Race Against Time (2/2)
Swoosh!
A few seconds later, the two of them started to make their way outside the manor, moving at a speed that was around three-fourths of Argentum's peak as that speed was comfortable enough for them to maneuver the streets that cluttered the town even if they made a split-second decision.
Whoosh!
Passing through a few bushes along the way, Argentum and Blob had eventually gotten out of the manor within the span of a few minutes, both of them radiating suppressed auras of immense excitement as they had finally gotten out of what seemed to be the most dangerous part of the plan.
Naturally, the two of them looked at the route they've taken, making sure that no one was following them as they took the tome farther away from the manor. With every passing minute that they did not see anyone tailing them, the confidence they had in the plan succeeding gradually shot up as their speeds picked up its pace as well. At this moment, the speed at which they were moving made the tome look like a stray cat that was running away from something to the Animates.
”We're getting closer!” Argentum could not help but say in a hushed yet excited voice to Argentum, making sure that they were the only ones who could hear it. Feeling that the excitement radiating from his creator felt more or less solid, Blob could not help but say with glee, ”I know! Just a few more minutes and we'll eventually reach the exit!”
Just as their happiness were at their zeniths…
Weenngggg…!
All of a sudden, the tome they were holding tightly radiated a bright red glow, instantly prompting the two to stop in their tracks before instantly making a detour, heading towards a part of the streets that wasn't as populated. As they were heading towards that area, the two of them were filled with immense fear, wondering why the tome started to glow brightly.
Whoosh!
Fortunately, the two of them were about to find out why it had done so, with the bright red glow surrounding the tome eventually heading towards a certain direction. Of course, with such a phenomenon happening, Argentum utilized his abilities to the fullest as his enhanced vision tracked every move and turn the glow made.
Naturally, with his mastery over his enhanced vision, he was able to track where the bright red glow had arrived at the very end, his whole being radiating an immense aura of fear as he said to Blob in a hushed yet afraid voice, ”Blob…it seems that we have a problem.”
”Eh? What kind of problem?” Blob could not help but ask, feeling afraid himself after being in contact with Argentum's aura. Without delay, Argentum explained in a slightly stammering manner, ”The bright red glow…of the tome…d-do you know where it stopped…?”
”Where…?” With the fear in him building up, Blob felt that it was hard for him to speak up, only being able to squeeze out one word from the fear he felt. At the moment Argentum answered his question, the fear brewing within Blob's body had reached a zenith, making him feel like the best choice was to run away as fast as possible.
Taking in a deep breath to calm himself down, Argentum replied…
”…the manor.”
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Not long after that, the two of them unhesitatingly reverted to their original forms, not caring whether or not they were seen by the Animates anymore. The most important thing in their minds right now was to escape from the clutches of the manor with the Tome of the Four Elements!
”[Higher Zephyr Magic: Zephyr Magna Acceliaris]!”
”[Higher Ignis Magic: Ignis Fervor Maxima]!”
”[Blessing of the Infernal Aegis]!”
”[Gift of the Divine Flame]!”
Casting all of the spells they had in their arsenal that affected the both of them when it came to increasing their stats within a few seconds, the two of them went ahead and dashed towards the exit of the Verdant Breeze Town at their maximum speeds, bringing along strong winds as Argentum gripped tightly on the Tome of the Four Elements.
Amidst their dash, a loud and smooth yet infuriated voice resounded throughout the slightly dim town, alerting the guards that were on top of the walls, as well as the guards that patrolled through the streets.
”Guards, someone has taken something precious from my manor!” the voice shouted. ”Make sure to find them as fast as possible!”
”And if they resist…”
”…kill them!”
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