Chapter 187: Connection (1/2)

As the Garuda's spell took effect, a dark wind gusted out of him and almost immediately, everyone that was once dead on the ward, that still had their bodies intact or at least in living conditions, came back to life. The spell also restored their vitality which enabled those that surveyed heavy injuries or where missing limbs to slowly heal themselves until they would no longer die on their own.

It was a shame not everyone could be revived which caused a frown to appear on Tyler's face but Zomatsu assured Tyler that he had done the best he could and this could've been worse if it wasn't for him.

Albert's condition had also been improved as enough of his mana and stamina was restored by that spell. The effect also allowed Tyler to recover some more mana although he felt like that may have been a negative as the last time he exhausted his mana it expanded his reserves but now probably wasn't the best time for that as it also left him exhausted.

Putting that thought out of his mind, Tyler then proceeded to cast Mass healing on everyone and even on himself but couldn't regenerate his arm unless he got rid of the corruption.

The Dark Garuda finished his spell and after observing the results for a bit, it spoke to Tyler in an eerily satisfied tone:

[With this, our deal is done so I'll take my leave now. Let's hope the next time we meet I'm able to kill you and eat your soul as well. I'm sure that would satisfy me greatly.]

With an odd chuckle, it raised an arm, and streaks of light shot out of the still dead bodies or body parts and ashes as they slowly gathered in its claws in a tight ball of pure white and almost colorless energy. It then turned its gaze back to Tyler and its eyes drifted to his arms.

[Umm... I guess I did enjoy my time here more than I expected so as thanks, I give you a gift. I sense a powerful undead in this domain so if you plan on ridding yourself of that corruption. One way is to gain the core of the powerful undead, at least an Eldar Lich. I'm sure you'll figure out a way to use it then. Fufufufu... to think I'll one day help a mortal of my own accord, how fascinating. Now I really want a taste of your soul.]

Saying those last words with a malicious tone, it turned around with the ball of souls in hand, and with a casual swipe of its other claws, the creature tore open space itself, splitting open a rift to another dimension and walking through it. Disappearing from the castle completely as the rift closed behind him in an instant.

Tyler didn't mind the creature's last rude remarks as long as it did what he had promised. Moreover, it had given him an unexpected bonus with the information about his arm. This corruption was one of the reasons he had joined the Zorak magic institute and even then he wasn't sure if they had the answers to his question or even if they did. Would they really provide such information to outsiders?

At least now he knew there was a little merit in the undead army that was headed here. Then again perhaps he was being a bit too optimistic considering what had just happened here. Still, he quickly put the thought to the back of his mind as he needed to focus and saving as many people as he could.

He moved around and continuously used light heal even though the spell was not as effective as he wanted it to be no matter how much mana he poured into it. However, he was already low on mana at the moment but even with that, he was able to stabilize everyone's condition in record time.

Thus, there wasn't anything else he could do for them, and with everything done now. He could finally calm down completely and focus on the army of more than 20,000 undead headed this way.

Just when Tyler was about to head back inside the castle to check on Erin and the others, a cold sensation suddenly swept through his body. This was a strangely familiar feeling and as he concentrated a bit, he instantly recalled where and when he had felt this strangely cold but familiar feeling from.

'Liz? No Snow? What the hell is going on.'

Turning his head to the south, he could see the vague outline of the Darkin mountain range in the distance. It was the same place he had sent the girls to and now he could sense something was wrong although he wasn't sure why and how.

”Hey Z, where are the girls.”

Z turned around to face Tyler before he politely replied. ”They should still be in the mountain range with the pair of trolls and the ogre chieftain.”

”Huh...”

”Is something wrong?”

Tyler did not respond to Z as he closed his eyes and focused on that feeling. There was certainly a vague connection between him and the girls. Well not just them but everyone that had used a Demon's pact to swear loyalty to him. If he concentrated a little he could feel a connection with them.

It wasn't a strong enough connection to allow him to track their locations but it was still something, and perhaps that was why he had a feeling that Liz was in trouble as he felt that Snow— who was something like her alter ego— had awakened somewhere to the south.

Thinking of what had happened here, it made sense that they had been watching them for a while and had decided to attack when most of their forces were away. He had taken a lot of precautions against being tracked when he had left the castle. Going as far as to use spatial teleportation, which was just the combination of the skills, spatial distortion, and spatial movements at the time.

However, with the Kobolds working in the Grayad fields, it was relatively easier to crack everyone else's movements. Especially when none of them could use teleportation magic.

His anger that was already subsiding immediately surged forth. Knowing fully well that there was no time to waste, he immediately issued an order to Z.

”Z, I'll leave you in charge until Abert recovers. Have Zelda and Nadine help you move everyone inside. If another enemy comes when I'm away, don't engage and hide in the concealed part of the castle, understand?”