Chapter 34 - 34: “Do you think its over?” (1/2)

Dark clouds loom over the City of Themis. The wind is chilly, and the starless sky is eerily gloomy.

The night is in Mystic Moon phase, and everything seems engulfed into the abyss. The oppressive atmosphere and the darkness are truly forbidding.

Master Luc and Little Eu shortly arrived after the group manages to escape Themis town proper. Meanwhile, the man confronts and blocks the Holy Guardians' way.

They came just in time to overhear their conversation. Master's Luc suggests watching how the situation will progress and then discreetly intervene.

Little Eu understood. She knew that this mysterious master of hers also has some issues he intends to keep. It's probably not time to delve into the matter as she agreed.

Mostly of the mysterious man's features are hidden under his cloak and scarf. All they can see is his amber eyes glowering like a wild animal looking at his prey.

Master Luc knits his brows as he tries to identify him. He is mysteriously familiar as he searches his memory.

Who is he?

”Master...” she worriedly called out.

”Don't worry, Little One. You got this. I won't let you fail.” Master Luc reassures her.

Master Luc casts a deception spell concealing their presence amongst the sea of dark clouds. Little Eu highjacked Freya's magic while combining it with a void spell.

His magic is nothing like she had seen before. His skills on a barely used Spell Arts is simply astonishing.

Then again, Little Eu can also use the Seven Elemental Spell, which most considers a Forgotten Arts.

Simply, Master Luc is using older spell arts than Ancients used. Eu creases her brows, trying to figure out her Master's true identity.

Who else lives much older than the Ancients? Several ruins signify a much older civilization than them.

Still, most of their existence is shrouded in mystery. Nobody can honestly tell if they continue to exists or not.

”Little Eu, concentrate.” Master Luc said, breaking her train of thoughts.

She can tell that Master Luc doesn't want her to delve further. She nodded and respected his wishes while she concentrated on the pressing matters before her.

Master Luc is casting support spells to make their movements as discreet as possible. Nobody should know his involvement with this child.

He shifted his attention to the mysterious man. He could tell the intense dark power he is wielding.

It resembles the dark past that they feared and is deeply concealed through the ages. A tale that only lives through their legends.

Even the thought sends shivers to his nerves. He shrugs at the thought of that person's involvement as he continues to ponder on its possibility.

Meanwhile, Little Eu is busy casting spells over spells. She knew that this person greatly outclasses her, but she continues to weave her spell with Freya's magic.

Thankfully, Freya continues to weave her spell into the attack as well. It created powerful synchronized combination magic beyond her expectations.

The Mysterious man is agitated, failing to conquer them. He knew all their weaknesses, and he is confident they will face their demise upon his return.

Instead, the table has turned against him that resulted in his defeat. He can only assume someone is indeed helping them out even if he failed to confirm it.

He swears that he will have his revenge after garnering such humiliation twice. He will return to cause havoc, and this is just a small set back to realize his plans.

Meanwhile, the shadow army disperses as soon as their Master disappears. The Guardians were left alone in the cold, abandoned the City of Themis, and left no trace of the intense battle occurring earlier.

Exhaustion finally caught up with Freya as she heaves a heavy sigh of relief. She can barely recall how they surpass such a calamity.

Her hands still tremble at the thought of confronting such a powerful entity. His presence is simply overwhelming, even to them.

Who is he? What does he really want?

The Holy Guardian Lord Tiger runs to Vermilion's side. She can tell that she is barely holding herself after the intense battle.

”Freya rest well. I got you.” Lady Rean said as she supports her.

”Thank you, Sister Tiger. I will rest for a while...” Freya said before drifting to slumber and resting on her shoulder.

Her hardbound grimoire disappears as soon as she closes her eyes. At this moment, she is completely defenseless.

Meanwhile, Master Luc is holding Little Eu on his arm as he heaves a heavy sigh. He can tell that Little Eu has indeed exhausted herself as well.

”Little one, I told you not to exhaust yourself. You overdid yourself…” he murmurs at the barely awake little girl.

”I'm truly sorry, Master. Let me rest for a few days… and thank you for your assistance…” she murmured as her consciousness drifted away.

She has overexerted and drained herself dry. Still, she is contented that her efforts are not in vain.

Master Luc can only look at this little girl helplessly resting on his arms. Her face is pale, and her magic powers are gravely depleted.

For an Oracle, Little Eu has indeed surpassed the normalcy. She is indeed a mystery, as well. He can't help thinking that this little child is keeping a secret or two under her sleeve.