Chapter 738 - Darkness Falls (V) (2/2)
“Hmm…”
Marlene and Lize asked. At this moment, the group had arrived at the end of the dark prison and they heard echoing mourns from prisoners. The two young ladies racked their brains over Canary’s statement. Then, Marlene’s eyes glinted.
“Could it be that it has something to do with the water elemental creatures that Rhode summoned?”
“That’s right.”
Rhode nodded in satisfaction.
“In the previous battle, I didn’t expand the Silver Ocean channel. This is the first time I summoned the water elemental creatures into battle after the expansion. Cullen’s scouts were all destroyed by me and they don’t know that I have the Fantasy Key to the Silver Ocean. Since that’s the case, they will need to seek an explanation as to why there are so many water elemental creatures.”
Rhode gazed at Marlene.
“Marlene, as a Mage, you should be aware of how cumbersome and time-consuming it is to expand plane of existence channels, right?”
“Of course, Rhode.”
Marlene nodded without hesitation. Every spell caster was taught about the main and four elemental planes of existence, Seven Fantasy Boundaries, and hell in their learning journey.
“So, what conclusion will you have from a Mage’s point of view if I summon so many water elemental creatures all of a sudden and the legendary spell casters in the report didn’t show up?”
“I will…”
Marlene revealed a look of enlightenment.
“I will believe that the legendary spell casters were using their powers to support the plane of existence channel! In such a short period of time, it is impossible for ordinary humans to activate the channel and summon high-level water elemental creatures. On the other hand, Miss Canary didn’t reveal herself to the enemy, which shows a high possibility to the enemy that she is supporting the operations of the channel! Since that’s the case, there won’t be any spell casters available in the fortress to threaten the enemy because maintaining the channel requires a large amount of spiritual powers! Even if Miss Canary joined the battle, she can’t provide too much support either.”
“Based on the elements that we presented, it is simple for him to come to this conclusion.”
Rhode shrugged.
“What we have to do next is to ensure that he confirms that his judgments are correct. I’ve said that Cullen is a meticulous person and he won’t trust the information that we’ve presented. But as long as we make him think that his judgment is correct again and again, he will eventually believe it. A meticulous person generally takes responsibilities and once he believes firmly in his judgment, we won’t be far from a complete victory.”
“B-But, Mr. Rhode.”
Lize puckered her brows and felt rather uncertain.
“What if he thinks otherwise? What if he suspects that we have other trump cards and that was why we recklessly activated the holy spears?”
“This involves the purpose of this war, Little Lize.”
Gillian let out a chuckle. She skipped to Lize and poked her cheek with her finger.
“Didn’t Master explain that clearly to you before? The Undead Creatures aren’t here to protect their country or eliminate evil. They’re here to accomplish goals, expand their forces, and promote their family’s position within the Country of Darkness. Do you think that Lich will be patient enough to wait for one and a half years while his companions and subordinates become his superior? Of course, Master welcomes him if he has this patience. But no one knows if the other Undead Creatures eying covetously will be willing to… As for the trump cards… Huhuhu. How will he know if Master doesn’t show it? Imagination will always remain as imagination before it becomes reality and all we have to do is not let him see the truth, isn’t it?”
“Gillian is right and what Lize said is also reasonable. The situations in battles change rapidly, after all, and not every one of them will go our way.”
Rhode came to a halt and before him was a tightly-shut, heavy iron door.
“And now, I’m here to remove one of the unknown factors.”
Rhode pushed the door open.