Chapter 631 - Friend or Foe (Part 1) (2/2)
He would gladly take a few hours long nap, if given the chance.
”Orichalc.u.m.” Lith replied.
”I recently Forgemastered a Skinwalker Armor out of it. The results are way better than I expected.”
”What? That's impossible.” Morok said, quickly followed by a few experts.
”I'm no Forgemaster, but when I commissioned one, I was told that the spell reacts erratically with metals, that's why Skinwalkers are always made out of clothes.”
”Believe what you want. The important thing now is getting out of here. The Abomination might return and with the crystals surrounding us, we can't set a proper defensive perimeter nor use spells for self defense.
”Must I remind you that I've lost my weapon?” Lith was eager to change the topic.
Back when he didn't find a metal Skinwalker on the army's catalog, nor on the Association's one, he had simply thought that just like many items of his interest, they were hidden to the public and reserved for the elites.
His objective had always been to copy and improve the best artifacts money could buy, so he had never stopped considering that there could be a different explanation.
”Opening the collapsed corridor is too dangerous. We must Warp to the outside!” A panicked youth from the Lightning Griffon tried to cast the dimensional spell, but his master slapped him, interrupting his cast.
”Don't panic, you idiot! The Rangers could Blink because the dimensional rift it creates is weak and lasts for a split second. If you open a dimensional corridor, we might all die!”
Even if the Warp Steps had never been completed, some of the crystals protruding from the walls started to tremble madly, resonating with the huge amount of released mana. Everyone stopped what they were doing, even breathing.
After a few seconds, everything went back to normal.
”I agree with Ranger Verhen on the matter.” Morok said out loud, for everyone to listen.
”I would like to rest too, but this position is a defensive nightmare. Those who can walk will walk, the others should use a float spell and let themselves be dragged. If any of you wants to back down, I've already alerted the mines' supervisor.
”Wait here and someone will open the passage in a few hours.”
A lot of m.o.a.ns and groans could be heard. Almost all the mages chose to float and it was up to the soldiers to bring them along like balloons filled with helium. Morok took point, while Lith covered their back, walking alongside Phloria and Quylla.
”Thanks, Lith.” They were both able to walk after he had given them a bit of his life force.
”I'm really sorry about your sword. I know how much you loved it. Do you have a replacement?” Phloria asked.
”I have a lot of weapons with me, but they all suck. All my attempts to craft a better Gatekeeper failed. I guess I'd have to ask Orion for something better once we get out of here.” He sighed.
”Did you really try to improve my father's work without even knowing the manufacturing process? That's bold. If Dad learns about it, he would be royally pissed by your attempts at stealing his secrets.” She chuckled.