Chapter 970: Theres No Predicting Fate (1/2)
After some time, the mysterious forces in the formation seemed to be affected by some other force as it weakened. Elated, Dhaka used this chance to concentrate all his destruction energy into a lance which he used to pierce across the formation's bindings and broke free.
Outside, the smiling Judas slowly kept a cross away. Looking at Dhaka, he asked, ”What's wrong? Are you trapped too?”
Dhaka's eyes shone when he saw the cross. ”Is that one of the four divine artifacts created by the God of Light back then?”
Judas was quite surprised as he didn't expect Dhaka to be aware of that too. Nodding, he said, ”That's right. The Holy Grail, Olive Branch, Crucifix, and Angel Sculpture are indeed forged by the God of Light. The Olive Branch is in the hands of Gyál whereas I have the Crucifix. Haha, if not for having one of the divine artifacts, even I wouldn't be able to get you out of there.”
Surprised, Dhaka shook his head with a bitter laugh. ”For you to possess the Crucifix and not be eliminated by the God of Light, Judas, you really are impressive.”
”You flatter me too much,” Judas said with a bow. ”Praise the God of Light's bright mercy that illuminates us all!”
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Within another formation, Han Shuo's expression changed as he pursued Ossora. He suddenly seemed to lag mid-flight. Han Shuo’s consciousness was connected with each and every formation in Pandemonium, and the changes coming from the Sky Annihilation Formation didn't escape him. A sudden force had affected the yuan energy of the formation, allowing the trapped Dhaka to escape. At the same time, he felt another chilling aura that informed him of an approaching enemy.
Before Han Shuo could take any action, the Hegemon of Water, Tuckamore, suddenly appeared. Scanning the surroundings, he smirked. ”Interesting. I didn't think Pandemonium would have the upper hand!”
When Tuckamore appeared, Asser, who was being pursued heavily by Wasir and Salas, immediately broke free from their encirclement in a spurt of energy. He came to Tuckamore's side and said, ”Pandemonium's far harder to handle than we thought. We must join hands to be able to wipe it out!”
Tuckamore nodded. ”I really didn't think that the toughest place in the Fringe wouldn't be Logue or Tyre's place, but rather Pandemonium.”
When Ossora saw Tuckamore and Asser together, he also tried to join their side.
Dhaka and Judas eventually showed up. When they set sights on Han Shuo, they made sure to keep their eyes glued to him, lest he made any sudden moves.
”I didn't think you'd come to Pandemonium too,” Han Shuo said to Tuckamore and Judas, ”Where is Logue? Is Osteoburg done for?”
Judas was wearing an old, white and tattered robe. He had a gentle look on his face, completely unlike a bloodthirsty Hegemon. He smiled and answered, ”Osteoburg is indeed done for, but that cunning Logue managed to escape.”
”What about Tyre?” Han Shuo asked after some thought.
Logue's escape was within his predictions. Given his cunning personality, he would definitely escape without care for his subordinates if things got dangerous for him. It wasn't a huge feat for him to leave alone, given how long he had spent in Osteoburg.
However, Han Shuo was surprised that Judas and Tuckamore had come to Pandemonium instead of going to Tyre’s base which was closer. Their presence here meant that the battle against Tyre was over.
Judas hesitated a moment before he said, ”Tyre has vanished along with his subordinates. When Balintan and Kauze reached the Shrine of Destruction, they didn't see a single god, nor Tyre. So, the two of them also came.”