Chapter 163: Hunter and Prey (1/2)

”Today, You shall not leave”

Upon hearing those words in a familiar voice. The heartbeat of Garfield, Valdi, and Tabran started to increase till the moment they can't hear any other sound aside from it, their lips trembled and all their senses were taken over by the sense of crisis and fear.

Unwilling, they slowly turned their heads and saw the face of the person they least wanted to see.

The third most powerful person, and the strongest light magic user on the continent.

Chaotic magic power surrounded his entire body that glowed in white brilliance influenced by light attribute magic. His magic power surged and pulsated with power, making his loose golden dress and white beard wave with the rhythm.

His clean sharp green eyes were gazing straight at Garfield and his fellow Archbishop with only anger inside them.

One day ago, he had received an emergency message from the Empress of the Oman Empire as well as the Emperor of the Chaos Empire.

He was quite astonished to see that both of the emperors will send a message through the emergency channel that is only used to share important information. The last time it happened was three months ago. When the Oman Empire had told them about the resurrection of the Undead Emperor Yakto.

But after reading the message, he couldn't believe that such a conspiracy was going on under his nose and he did not even have a single idea about it. The organization called Golden star-cross, and their motive to control various continents forces from behind the scenes.

In the message, the Empress of the Oman Empire had also mentioned the connection between Archbishop Garfield and his relationship with Count Adwin. The more he knew the Angrier he became.

'To think that they made such a fool out of me'

Those were the only thoughts that were going inside his head yesterday night.

After that, he made a plan and wanted to execute it secretly. With the help of neutral Archbishops, he called Archbishop Fardin and Martin to create a situation where they will show their real colors. It went as planned, their true faces were exposed. The only unexpected thing was that the believers and the public started to fight, which was supposed to be an act.

'Hopefully, those fellows will be able to take care of them'

Thinking so, Josif focused his entire attention on the three Archbishops before his eyes. His lips curled as he looked at them with a wicked smile.

”Did you think that you could run away from me, in my own territory, right under my nose without me noticing?”

He started walking towards them, one step at a time. With each step, the magic pressure that was spreading from him increased making the three Archbishops feel suffocated.

They were trying to resist gradually calming their minds. Though, they were caught off guard due to the sudden appearance of Josif. Slowly they were getting control over their thoughts while trying to resist the magic pressure with their own early-stage Magic Champions of level two and tree.

However, they still struggled to stand up. This was the first time they were witnessing the depth of cultivation of one of the oldest monsters that lived close to one thousand years.

The difference between an early-stage Magic Champion and half step Saint expert was too big.

The chaotic magic power started to intensify, making the wind surges inside the treasury stronger, to the point of making it harder for the three of them to stand still before the crushing might of Josif cultivation.

”Emperor Josif, what are you doing here! Don't you know? This is the treasury of the Radiant Sun God Church, only people associated with the Church are allowed to enter!”

”Yes, Emperor Josif. The rules must be followed, even if you are to the ruler of this land”

Hearing that desperate shouting of Garfield and his group who were trying to act righteously. Josif felt even more disgusted about them.

'These guys are still trying to act. Even after knowing that all of their deeds are exposed, they still ask such questions without a bit of remorse or penance in their hearts'

Making Josif lose focus with the questions, they created a small gap enough for them to cast their magic.

”Chains of hell binding”

A Rank 6 light attribute binding magic that temporarily restricted the target.

Brilliant white chains of light raised from the ground binding Josif.

That gave them enough time to break away from the influence of the magic pressure. One after another they quickly entered the hidden tunnel without looking back.

Josif looked at the chains binding him and the tunnel in which Garfield and his friends had escaped to and smiled.

'Foolish, I gave you the chance to kill me, instead, you guys simply used binding spells. What can you fools do? Those guys only teach binding, barrier, and healing type light magic to non-members of their family' Thought Josif and used his own spell. Ten golden swords appeared floating around him, he used them to break the chains. All this time his expression remained indifferent.

'Let's see if you can exit the tunnel first or will it turn into your final resting place'

Josif walked to the entrance and looked towards the ceiling, he used his hand to press one of the bricks and entered the tunnel.

[Inside the tunnel]

The passage was dark and narrow with only torches on the wall, dimly illuminating the tunnel. Garfield and his fellow Archbishops moved through it with the constant sound of winds and footsteps ringing in their ears. With each passing second, they ran faster and faster, trying to escape from Joseph's hands.

They are well aware that their binding spell will not be able to stop Josif for long. No, it was of no use against an opponent like Josif. The gap in strength between them is too great. They can only run, run as fast as possible and try to get out of this tunnel and find a way to hide in the outside world.

”Huff huff huff huff”

They were running without any sense of time until their legs began to ache, but no matter how much time passed, there was no end in sight.