Chapter 1880 The Mandate

Chapter 1880 The Mandate

"Tell me all you know," Emery asked.

The high elf introduced himself as Nievan from the Eldamar clan, one of the most prestigious and ancient high elves. An introduction was considered a sign of respect for these people.

Nievan then began to explain that the current expedition was particularly special, as the high elves had come with great preparations. It was a mandate that had persisted for over 10,000 years, passed down through generations, even before the fall of the celestials and their complete extinction 3,000 years ago.

Their crucial task was to ensure the celestial constructs, the ancient machines, continued to function optimally. This year's expedition was a significant part of fulfilling that mandate, with their aim set on reaching the mysterious eighth layer of the expedition. This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.

This secret had been carefully guarded by the Eldamar clan of high elves, a creed handed down by a select few to ensure that no race could dominate the celestial powers.

Regrettably, this particular year, a looming threat had been detected that sent ripples of concern throughout the Eldamar clan. It was a menace of such magnitude that the Eldamar leaders decided to assemble their most skilled members for the expedition. This included not only high elves but also efforts to establish cooperation with other elven factions and even humans, a rare and unprecedented move.

Emery regarded him with a determined gaze and replied, "I will release you, but only after you tell me how to escape this place and reach the eighth layer." The urgency of their mission weighed heavily on him, and he needed every bit of information available.

Regrettably, Nievan couldn't provide any specific details about escaping the structure or entering the eighth layer, other than the knowledge that the palace of the eighth layer lay deep within the core of the structure.

As Emery contemplated their next move, he suddenly became aware of a group of magus approaching. This time, it was a contingent of elves, numbering more than two dozen. Emery had no intention of instigating another battle before he could unravel the mysteries of the situation. With a quick decision, he made up his mind to make a swift escape, leaving Nievan to return to his elven companions.

Emery moved swiftly, putting distance between himself and the approaching group of elves. As he soared through the ever-shifting maze, his mind raced with thoughts. If what the high elf had said was true, then the Oculus, the grade five faction Jinkan had mentioned, was either compromised or potentially the mastermind behind the unfolding plots.

A confrontation between an ancient high elf faction and a powerful human faction was a situation he'd rather avoid, but he knew he had a duty to inform the information and assist in reopening the ruins' gate for him and his friends.

The answers he sought lay deep within the structure, at the fabled eighth layer. Emery watched as the structure once again began to shift, an idea forming in his mind. Instead of relying solely on spirit reading, he actually could use his gravity spells to sense the path leading deeper into the core, Without hesitation, Emery touched the golden metal structure and cast his gravity spell. With this trick Emery could sense the gravitational pull of the path that led further toward the core. Guided by this unique method, Emery made steady progress towards his destination.

After navigating several troublesome structure shift, Emery emerged into a different area. However, the sight that greeted him was far from peaceful; it was another battle between humans and elves.