Chapter 89 - The Ark Of Hidden Motives (1/2)

The Umbra looked pissed off. Mavislin held a blank look, her eyes darkened. As the Umbra wanted to snatch the girl, the Valkyrie snapped her fingers.

”I should establish some ground rules before we enter into a little chat. Don't think you can trick me, Umbra,” warned Mavislin as a huge ball of light emerged from her hand.

”Talk is cheap, actions speak,” muttered the figure, albeit in a distorted manner.

”So you guys don't acknowledge me like a Valkyrie, eh?” asked Mavislin, rubbing the back of her neck.

The figure looked startled as it took a step back. The stale air began to stir as the Valkyrie collected her Elemental Energy.

”I do agree that talk is cheap. Therefore, I'll show you that I am the last child of Valokia,” replied Mavislin, pointing at the figure.

The symbol of Ancient Valokia appeared, trapping the Umbra within it. The symbol began to glow as ropes emerged from the crevices of the ground around the trapped Umbra. Another symbol appeared on top of the Shadow, which nearly completed the spell.

”Do you believe me now?” asked the Valkyrie, ensnaring the Umbra.

”We are but an illusion to all.”

The voice sounded distorted as if a group of people was trying to talk at the same time using the same words. It bore no emotion as it spoke.

”Cryptic statement but that's not what I asked. My question is simple. Why did you lie to everyone?”

”We did not. You misinterpreted our message. And our powers.”

The Valkyrie lowered her eyes, lost in her thoughts. One wrong move could mean defeat. Or worse, death. After some time, she then looked at the Umbra with a puzzled look.

”Your message?” asked the Valkyrie.

”Yes. It was not a name.”

”Then what was it?”

”We will not tell.”

The Valkyrie nearly gave up on negotiations with them and wanted to finish the spell. But she kept her cool.

”If I gave you my real name, would you tell me the reason why?”

”Why would we need your name?”