Chapter 1204 Grinding (1/2)

Iree was too busy trying to help out Yag that she was unable to witness what had occurred, but the others had done. Because they didn't even get the chance to help or fight. As soon as Quinn went out from his shadow travel, the first thing he did was leap up in the air, propelling himself forward.

The Dalki were still engaged in combat with the others.

Quinn's hands were covered in blood and started to spin like drills. The second his feet landed on the floor, he could dash forward, hitting two of them directly in the head finishing them on the spot. A third Dalki was seen trying to attack, but with a strong thigh kick, the leg caved in, breaking its bone and making it collapse down to one knee.

A kick destroying a Dalki's bones was almost unheard of. Soon the other was dealt with quickly as well.

The others were watching with awe. They had heard rumours of how strong Quinn was, yet it was hard to really imagine.

All of them were high ranking Travellers, sure the Dalki they were going against were only one spike, but they knew how hard it was to fight against even one spike.

The first thing the others did was check for wounds on the survivors. There was a healer in the group, which made it easier. If one was seriously injured, then their travel back would be worse as they were slowed down.

During this time, Quinn stayed with them, it was only a few minutes, but they felt like hours for him. Iree noticed that all Quinn was doing was staring at the mothership.

'Still, only one planet has been taken over so far. This means that it's most likely that a strong Dalki had appeared on that planet. That gives me a bit of hope, but now that they have finished with that planet. They will be moving, and I need to be moving as well.'

”Quinn, do you really plan to go to the mother ship? How are you even thinking of getting there?” Iree asked.

The Dalki mothership was in the planet's atmosphere, hovering above ground around the same height where clouds would be on earth.

”The Dalki came out of there. If they want to travel to the other planets after taking over this one, there has to be a way to return. Perhaps we will find out our answer as we get closer.” Quinn replied.

”So you don't have a plan, is what I'm hearing?” Iree replied, shaking her head.

The truth was Quinn did have a few tricks up his sleeve, but he would rather not use them if he could.

”I want to help,” Iree said. ”When we took the weapons, it wasn't just for show. We have fought on this planet every day, and now we need to protect it. If an attack was to happen, we never thought you would be here. If you weren't here, then we would have to do everything ourselves anyway. You see, this faction is probably safer than most because of the way the Shelter was built.

”But that's only true if we stay in the Shelter. The plants around the Shelter aren't just for show. I'm sure you also know what Helen and her sister's abilities are. All those flowers and the vines on the wall can all be used for weapons. It's probably the strongest Shelter in existence, but that's where the problem lies.”

”There's too much risk to leave the shelter,” Quinn answered.

”Exactly, so this group that has been sent out is probably the only group that will be sent out. Helen will probably decide to send as many of those from the weaker planets here. They can expand the Shelter and fortify this planet. To even do that, we need to clear this place, get rid of the Dalki that are on here.” Iree explained. ”You...you aren't planning to stay here, are you? You have others you need to get to. That's why you're in such a rush.”

When Iree thought about this, she was referring to the Cursed faction members. She was unaware that Quinn needed to head to the other planets as well.

”After seeing you fight, our best chance is with you. As the Dalki take over the other planets, more will come to this one, and I don't even think Daisy can hold out. Quinn, you are strong, but there are probably hundreds of Dalki underneath that ship. Maybe you can beat them all, but how long would that take, and maybe there are even more inside. Bring us along the whole way, and let us help you.”

Quinn could tell that these were good strong fighters. This was why they had been awarded the blood weapons in the first place. Still, going up against groups of Dalki, this was something only he was capable of due to his speed and shadow ability.

'Quinn, this whole quest is a race against time.' Vincent explained. 'Think about it. There is probably a Dalki leader out there who has taken out the first planet. The shelters seem to be holding out for a while, but now they are most likely on their way to the next one. The way I see it, it's impossible to protect all the planets, especially with Helen moving her forces.

'So you need to destroy ten mother ships before the Dalki takes over ten planets. They will be using everything they have got, so we should take every little help that is offered our way as well.'

Everyone looked like they were now ready to move out, so Quinn had a few words to say to them all.

”Whoever wishes to go back to the Shelter, feel free to do so. I will continue heading towards the mothership to take it down. I will do my best to save any travellers we find on the way there but will not be escorting them back. It should be relatively safe for them since we have seen no Dalki on the way here.”