Chapter 374 Hallowed Fury (1/2)
CHAPTER 374
HALLOWED FURY
Fire -- all Lino could see were black flames, stretching onward throughout the empty horizon. Seas beneath blazed, chains hanging above them burned, islands were torched. Screams, wails, cries, crackles of flame... it was a breathtaking symphony of hell, one that left him frowning. It hadn't been that long, he thought, since Hannah called him; it shouldn't have escalated to such a degree already.
He couldn't locate any one of them -- not Lucky, not Hannah, and not Alison. He was certain they never left this world, however, as he already had all exits encapsulated within his Will. They were also alive, as their talismans indicated. That only meant they were inside an isolated space, or purposefully hiding their Qi to the point it was nigh impossible to spot them. In the worst-case scenario, they were captured and locked up, but he didn't have the luxury to ponder over that just yet.
Just a few hours ago he had been enjoying a nice rest while counting a string of wealth that was entering his pockets through the smithy when he received a rather brief call from Hannah -- he should probably come to the Land of Chains, as all hell was about to break loose. When he heard it, he didn't imagine she meant a literal hell, however.
”... what in god's name have those three done?” Lino mumbled, sighing.
”Are Lady Hannah and Miss Lucky fine?” Ryt asked from the side, Ion joining in with a worried expression. The former, after having learned that Ion had joined Lino on a journey to the palace, decided never to let Lino leave his sight and follow him everywhere. Though it was kind of cute at the start, Lino was beginning to feel slightly creeped out as their care began bordering fanaticism.
”Of course they're fine, idiot!” Ion chimed in. ”Who could do anything to our Ladies, huh?”
”I-I know that!” Ryt exclaimed softly, blushing.
”Zip it, you two,” Lino growled lowly at the two, glancing at them. The two immediately went silent and lowered their heads in shame. ”Let's go.” Lino led the charge as they landed onto one of the burning islands. He coated Ryt and Ion with his Will as he casually took a stroll, whipping out a talisman in the process.
”Eh? Lino? What's up?” Ella's surprised voice connected from the other end.
”I'm in the Prison,” he said. ”Something went wrong.”
”... what is it?” Ella asked, her expression turning serious quickly.
”Not sure yet,” he said. ”Hannah just told me to come. The entire place is up in flames. I'm guessing they're moving. Start reshuffling our assets.”
”... isn't that a bit paranoid?” Ella asked.
”No matter how well we hid it, there are still connections El',” Lino sighed. ”It's too early to let them be exposed.”
”... how can we even be sure that the Cult will target you?” Ella asked.
”Because if anything happened to any one of the three,” he replied in a frigid, cold voice. ”I will end them.”
”... yeah, sure big guy,” Ella chuckled on the other end, trying to ease the tensions. ”No matter how brave the Cultists may be, they wouldn't dare touch a single Bearer, let alone two. At most, they'll have trapped them inside an isolation formation while they erase the evidence of their operations.”
”... I don't know El',” Lino sighed, glancing at the empty sky suddenly. ”Can you claim, with any certainty, anything in this day and age?”
”... I suppose not.”
”How are things at home?” Lino asked.
”As usual,” she replied. ”Criador misses you. He keeps asking where is the big brother.”
”... I miss the little fucker as well,” Lino smiled warmly. ”Tell him I'll be back soon and I'll re-grow my beard especially for him.”
”Aah, how nice would it be if you stopped calling my son a little fucker...”
”Hey, sooner or later it'll be true; I'm just getting you ready for it.”
”Oh, please. My son will be one-and-done, like his dad and mom.” Ella said.
”Psh, as if I'll ever let that happen.”
”... perhaps I should relay that to Hannah.”
”... I knew it,” Lino groaned. ”I should have never fallen in love. Everyone and their mother is beginning to use Hannah against me.”
”I'm sure she's fine, Lino. So relax.”
”She better be El',” Lino sighed. ”She better fucking be... anyway, start the transfers from the smithy -- just documentation, for now, there's no need to draw any unwanted suspicion. If shit does hit the fan while I'm not there, you can tell them to look for Prince Titus.”
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”... why not me?” Ella asked, surprised. ”Are you worried something might happen to be? Aww, that's so sweet...”
”... yeah, as if there's someone out there who can actually hurt you,” Lino smiled wryly for a moment. ”But, I need you at the fortress still. Not to belittle the others, but you're the only one we got back there for now.”
”... don't worry,” Ella smiled warmly for a moment. ”I'll keep them all safe.”
”Also have Ty report on the other Bearers if he hears anything,” Lino added by the end. ”It shouldn't be too long before they make a move...”
”Why do you say that?”
”I... I just know.” Lino said mysteriously, not elaborating, as the connection between the two ended.