Chapter 584 - Winds of War from All Sides(1/3) (1/2)

Chapter 584: Winds of War from All Sides(1/3)

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Dragon Valley, outside the mist maze

“No, Halino, the Dragon Valley will no longer be a party to any wars in the continent,” said the Red Dragon Queen’s illusion. In the illusion, her dragon body lay coiled up on the ground. She was gazing at the Light Magician, her golden gleaming eyes half-closed.

Still, Halino did not give up. “Your Highness, you don’t look too good. Did something happen in the Dragon Valley?”

“There’s been no other incident since the opening of the crack. We already have our hands full with it. It was our mistake to begin with, so naturally, it falls to us dragons to keep the crack closed. I’m sorry, but it is beyond our power to intervene in anything else right now.”

The Red Dragon Queen’s voice was deadpan as if she could not be bothered with anything else in the world. When she finished, her eyes swiveled towards Eugene and then said, “Halino, do you really intend to find the Book of Creation’s fragments with Eugene? Are you not worried that he has other plans for them?”

“Of course I’m worried, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take. It would be better if you could join us in our search. It’s a shame, really…” Halino shrugged, visibly disappointed by the queen’s refusal.

“I’m truly sorry,” said the Red Dragon Queen again, sighing.

Seeing her in such a state, The Dark Magician Eugene cackled. “Just give up, Halino. Your words won’t move her. She was the one who got dumped after all, and now look at her. You’re better off seeking a dog’s help instead of hers.”

“Eugene!” Halino was aware of Eugene’s sharp tongue, but he did not think that he would go this far!

As soon as Eugene said those words, the Red Dragon Queen’s illusion trembled violently. It was probably due to a sudden surge of emotion on her side. After a few seconds, the illusion vanished.

Eugene shrugged his shoulders and chuckled. “See, I told you. I don’t really know the specifics, but the fact that the lord of Ferde abandoned Dragon Power completely, and the dragon race in Ferde has withdrawn from the place meant that things did not end well between the two. But you should know, Link was a Dragon Duke before. So isn’t it reasonable to assume that he was the one who dumped the Red Dragon Queen?”

Despite their differences, Halino could not help but admit that Eugene’s words sounded reasonable. He let out a sigh. “Alright, I guess the only Emerald Council member we could go to now is the Mountain Sage himself.”

He turned around, ready to leave. But just then, there was a stir in the Mist Maze. After a while, a gigantic form burst out of the maze. It was the Red Dragon Queen Gretel.

With a loud thud, she landed on the ground, and the earth trembled. Eugene immediately took on a defensive posture. If there was one thing he had learned from his long life, it was that hell indeed hath no fury like a woman scorned.

But he thought wrong.

Gretel lowered her head and widened her eyes at Eugene. Her voice was still flat when she said, “Though you could have worded it nicely, you are right, Dark Magician. I’ve been dwelling in the past for far too long. Everyone experiences failures and setbacks. Link has also been no more than the child of a noble family once. If he can move forward, so can I!”

Hearing this, Eugene raised a brow. “Your Highness, you still haven’t let go of your little duke, have you? But no matter, we all have our little fixations. As long as you don’t hamper our plans, I’m fine with you tagging along.”

Gretel let out a humph. “You’re mistaken. I never said I would work with you. I’m only proposing my alliance with Halino. I couldn’t care any less about what happens to you.”

Eugene shrugged, but he muttered under his breath, “Such a vindictive dragon!”

Halino did not expect such a turn of events. He was happy. The Red Dragon Queen’s power level was not as high as theirs, but the extent of her power was vast, and she was also able to travel through dangerous places like the Sea of Void. She would make a valuable ally.

Feeling more optimistic, Halino said, “Great, then let’s go find Mountain Sage Heroto. I’m sure he’ll agree to join us.”

“Let’s hope so.” Eugene did not share his companion’s optimism.

…

North of the Black Forest, Skeletal Fortress

In the deepest depths of Skeletal Fortress, there was a secret room. In the middle of this room was an obsidian altar, and a blinding, red light was radiating from it. Beneath it, Molina the priest was kneeling on the ground, motionless.

This went on for an hour. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the red light.

“Katyusha’s soul is lost to us. We can no longer bring it back. However, our greatest concern now is not Katyusha, but those pointy-eared elves. The actions of those elves will bring destruction upon the Firuman realm. Go help them, and make sure their plans do not fail. Hehehe…”

“But Master, Katyusha…” Molina still could not come to terms with what happened to her sister.

“Katyusha was weak. She has failed me twice. There won’t be a third time! Molina, she’s gone forever. Do you understand?” said the cold voice from the red light.

Molina felt a sudden chill. “I understand, Master.”