Chapter 81 - 81: Changes (1/2)

The once beautiful City of Themis is engulfed in darkness. The malignance starts to overwhelm Celesea while his forces continue to grow stronger.

Noite left the city and currently in hiding. Meness didn't bother to carry on with his plans.

A black, intimidating beast walks alongside him. He silently observes the Shadows' condition.

'Aren't you going to look for Master Noite? We need his expertise to break through the restrictions.'

”Why bother? I am certain you have sent out scouts to look for him, right, Gauerdi? Let us not waste more resources on insignificant people.” he coldly responded.

Days have passed since his brother left, and their operation is in a standstill. Though this black beast replaced his younger brother to carry on with the tasks, he is unaware of how Noite is breaking the restrictions.

Gauerdi is a black panther-like red-eyed guardian beast. He saved Meness during their failed operation to eradicate the Oracle Clan.

He is always silently watching in the shadows and observing how everything unfolds. So far, he is contented to see everything is running smoothly on their end.

At least almost.

”So, have you found him?” Meness continues with an inquiry.

Gauerdi knows how Meness hates disappointing news. Unfortunately, Noite seems to have vanished and covered his tracks efficiently. He decided not to give any excuses and remain silent instead.

Meness sneers. He didn't say anything, but he is obviously disappointed.

”Break the restrictions without relying on Noite's help. I don't care how you do it. I trust you are capable of anything beyond his capabilities.” Meness said as he walks away.

The Shadows are all lined up in the courtyard while they continue to grow in numbers. He doesn't know how long Noite's enchantment will last, but he needs to bring all men he could gather from the Nether Realm.

Not only Shadows came out from the portal. There are also gigantic, ferocious beasts, golems, and arachnids, and each creature is ready to cause havoc.

Meanwhile, Noite watches the heavy clouds looming around the city. He knew his brother is exhausting the enchantment and forcing it to close down.

Though, he doesn't know what is more frightening. Knowing the portal is open or witness those resenting creatures marching out to the battlefield.

'Young Master...' a man shrouded in a heavy dark cloak came whispered.

His voice and presence are like a gentle breeze passing by. His eyes are scarlet but not scary like his brother's men.

”Report.” Noite replied.

'We spotted scouts wandering around the area. They seem like Lord Meness' men.'

”Hmmm~.”

Noite knits his brows as contemplates. He knew that they would be tracked down sooner or later.

He just didn't expect it so soon.

”Tell everyone to disperse and hide as I thought you. Avoid detection and meet on our rendezvous point.” Noite commanded.

His subordinate disappeared as Noite continues to ponder. The situation only continues to turn grim for them, and he is still not convinced that his brother meant him harm.

Meness can easily strike him down when he returned to confront him. He can restrain him too, but he never did anything and let him go.

He is frank and never withholds his thoughts. He can only assume his brother is hiding something in order to keep him safe.

His golden amber eyes shimmer as he observes the grim scenario unfolds. He knew it is best to seek refuge elsewhere.

Celesea doesn't welcome them, and there is only one person he can trust. He just hopes he will take them in after what he has done those past few months.

Meanwhile, in Arcane Palace, Lord Foeni and Eu meet with everyone again. This time, they intend to work together and clarify some things with them.

The Holy Guardians, Eu's comrades, the Tanuki twins, and Gwyddien are all there to participate. Though they can guess why they were there, they didn't dare to go ahead of themselves.

”As discussed, we are fortifying our defenses, and I am leaving Lord Tiger in command. I am giving Eu and her comrades time to evacuate the Celesean to Mystic Spirit Bordertown. I will personally lead the preparation...” Lord Foeni began.

This announcement has surprised them, but they all tried to calm down selves and not overreact. He can't simply decide on matters like that.

He needs to discuss this with the Ministers!

Still, who will raise these concerns with him?