Chapter 191: Where the Sky Thins (2)

Chapter 191: Where the Sky Thins (2)

Chapter 191: Where the Sky Thins (2)

The monsters body, cut in two, fell to the floor. Purple-colored blood poured down like rain. Ronan, turning his sword, looked up at Bnihardo and spoke.

Your mouth is louder than your actions. What happened to protecting me?

How?

Bnihardo, who had been frozen for a while, finally spoke up. By the time he noticed the monsters presence, it was already too late. He was prepared to be seriously injured, but he didnt expect to receive help from a human.

Well, I came here to know that too.

Thats impossible.

If it was really impossible, you wouldve already been crushed to death. But can we just leave that thing alone?

Ronan lifted his chin, indicating somewhere. It was the direction from which the monster had flown. As he followed Ronans gaze, the eyes of the dragon and the elf widened. A rift, big enough for two horses to pass through, appeared in a corner of the barrier.

Oh my god, a rift!

We need to seal that first.

Monsters, avoiding flames or still breathing, were rushing towards the rift. Despite the mismatched size, their grotesque attempts to tear or squeeze their heads through were eerie. Boom! Bnihardos wings spread explosively. With a single flap, he reached the rift and breathed out fire.

How dare these little vermin! Disappear!

-Krrgaaaah!

Fire poured out. Swept away, the monsters turned into ashes. In terms of scale, it surpassed even Navardose. Ronan frowned his brows as the swarm of light enveloped all directions.

Hes no joke.

The expanding flames covering the surroundings reminded Ronan of a flood of pouring lava. However, like the conversation he had shared with Irainiel, it seemed lacking in temperature compared to Navardose. As if to prove it, some larger monsters endured the flames and held on. It was then that Ronan could confirm the existence of the protective shield that Irainiel had mentioned.

Is that it? Similar yet different.

Ronan narrowed his eyes. A translucent resin-like membrane covered the bodies of the monsters. The areas covered by the shield and their sizes varied from individual to individual.

Although it fell far short compared to the Protection of the Stars, it still seemed quite durable. Bnihardos flames could only burn their flesh after completely melting the shield.

Thud. Some monsters managed to break through the flames and invade. Bnihardo couldnt afford to pay attention to the enemies outside the rift. Soon, the fleshy masses that had risen were rushing in with tentacles outstretched.

-Kiiyeeaah!!

As expected, strength is lacking.

Irainiel muttered bitterly and closed her eyes. With a low chanting sound, geometric magic circles appeared above and below the monsters. Snap! The moment she flicked her fingers, ice blades burst forth, piercing the monsters.

-Kyaaak! Kyauwook!

-Crackle!

The monsters pierced from top and bottom screamed. The bone-chilling cold spread through their bodies, making them shiver to the core. Ronan whistled at the unexpectedly powerful magic.

Thats impressive.

It was not enough to become a Tower Master or a Great Nage. Honestly, they both seemed like braggarts, but they did have enough skill to look down on humans.

However, despite the onslaught of fire and ice, the monsters inside the barrier were still alive and moving. Perhaps they couldnt deliver the finishing blow. Frustrated, Ronan tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword.

Will you able to finish them off like this?

His core began to pulseate rapidly. Lamanchas blade was dyed in a crimson hue reminiscent of blood. Clang! In the moment when a monster broke through the ice confinement and rushed towards Irainiel, Ronan, blocking its path, swung his arm. The crimson trail drawn along with the black sword passed by the monster.

-Grruk?

The monster, sensing the change, hesitated. Simultaneously, several red lines were drawn over the body reminiscent of an octopus. Boom! The severed body of the monster collapsed. Ronan, irritated, muttered with a disgusted voice, covered in sticky bodily fluids.VIsit n0(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Ugh, its disgusting.

What in the world are you

Irainiel muttered, dumbfounded. She hadnt seen wrong. The protective shield, which even dampened Bnihardos flames, tore apart like paper. Instead of replying, Ronan ran towards other monsters still breathing. Boom! With each strike of his sword, purplish blood spurted out.

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Bnihardo, are you alright?

Yeah. My throat feels a bit hoarse, though.

Its embarrassing, but its the opposite.

Hmm? What do you mean?

On the contrary, it was this mortal who saved me. Reluctantly but he did quite well.

Ronan raised an eyebrow. He expected her to be brazen, but this was an unexpected turn. Was she showing some conscience due to her noble bloodline? Bnihardo, who was licking her lips, tilted his head.

Mother, theres something strange.

What do you mean by strange?

I feel like Ive seen this human somewhere before. When I was very young. Im not sure, but

His gaze was fixed on Ronan. The dragons characteristic fiery gaze was intimidating. It seemed like similar incidents were happening one after another. Navardose nodded.

You saw right. This child is the son of .

Him? If its , then, the one who built this fortress

Yes. Or perhaps his descendant. Theres no other explanation.

Bnihardos eyes widened as if they were about to pop out. Ronan, who couldnt understand the name, was about to burst from anger. Suddenly, Navardose turned to him and said.

Follow me. As promised, Ill tell you everything I know.

Are they no longer attacking us?

As I said, I burned more than usual and should be fine for a few hours. Now, lets go.

Ronan followed her back to the fortress. There were more people inside than before. Dragons, Elves, Vampires everyone who greeted Navardose and looked at Ronan with curiosity belonged to immortal races.

The smell of blood? Is that human?

Thank you for your hard work. O Primordial Flame.

Be careful everyone, we got into big trouble just by fooling around a bit.

Inside the fortress, there were many hidden passages, appearing simple yet subtly complex. Navardose only chose such suspicious corridors and walked along them.

She didnt say where they were going, but Ronan silently followed her. While descending a narrow spiral staircase for about five minutes, Ronan couldnt contain his curiosity and spoke up.

By any chance, could you describe what my father looked like exactly?

No need for long descriptions. He looked exactly like you. Just need to dye your hair white.

Aha damn it.

Ronan twisted his lips. The only person he knew who resembled him was the damn robed figure. Different, but still, whenever it came to his father as he delved into the secrets of his birth, the conclusions became increasingly frustrating and ambiguous.

But isnt that bastard the current leader of Nebula Clazier? Why would he come looking for Navardose? What benefit does he have in telling them to stop those monsters?

His head was spinning. He couldnt bring himself to untangle the twisted threads. It took about ten more minutes of descending the stairs before they reached the end.

Weve arrived. Its been hundreds of years since Ive been here.

Here?

Ronan raised his head. A large door stood in front of them, blocking their path. Navardose brushed off the dust covering the door and said.

Its the room where had stayed. In this room, he dedicated himself to research for three years with Elysia. After that, he occasionally visited me, but he never came here.

Huh? Who?

Ronans eyes widened. The name sounded familiar as it brushed past his ears. Navardose raised an eyebrow.

Hmm? I said and Elysia.

By any chance, was that person named Elysia a High Elf with bright red eyes? With disgustingly long ears?

Yeah. How do you know that?

Ronans eyes widened. If his memory served him right, Elysia was certainly someone he knew.

A red-eyed High Elf. One of the founders of Nebula Clazier, who had made a deal with the Wind Spirit Hyran. Ronan recalled the days when she rebuilt the village along with the Savior. Navardose raised a brow seeing Ronan froze suddenly.

Well, lets head inside and then we can talk about the rest.

She grabbed the door handle. With a click, the locking mechanism was released. Despite being left for hundreds of years, the massive door opened smoothly like flowing water.