Chapter 1906 Survived

Chapter 1906 Survived

Emery's eyes opened to a vast expanse of open spaces, surrounded by the remnants of the celestial ruins. Thousands of magus, a diverse assembly of humans and elves alike, were scattered across the surface. High above, the vast expanse of the cosmos stretched as far as his eyes could see. It became evident that he, along with thousands of fellow magus, had been transported to the surface of the celestial ruins.

Among the gathered magus, a myriad of emotions played across their faces—some displayed despair, others radiated excitement, all having survived the perilous expedition and most likely received rewards akin to his own. However, Emery keenly observed that, aside from the elves, none of the humans departed the area, lingering as if anticipating something.

"Emery!"

Klea's voice rang out, and soon, a familiar group approached him. Klea and his Earth magus friends gathered around, their faces reflecting a mix of relief and joy. Klea, in particular, looked visibly relieved after anxiously searching for Emery at the reward exchange.

"Yes, I was in... the VIP section," Emery responded with a playful smile, instantly dispelling Klea's worries. The reunion with his Earth friends—Chumo, Julian, Thrax, Fjolnir, and Ashaka—further bolstered the sense of relief, knowing they were all safe after such chaotic events.

"So what's going on here?" Emery asked

Julian explained that moments ago, Grand Magus Furry Hammer, who was overseeing the situation, had instructed them to stay in place until the aftermath of a recent large-scale battle was fully resolved.

Upon hearing the enforcers' stern insistence, Vizla Ouroboros cast a cold gaze toward Annara and ordered, "Say your pieces." The atmosphere turned tense as he added with gravity, "Just remember he is an exile to us," emphasizing that Emery was not welcomed within the Ouroboros faction. With those words, Vizla walked away, his departure underscoring the lingering anger over the events that had befallen his sister.

Emery remained silent in response to Vizla's declaration, but the fiery spirit of Thrax, standing behind him, couldn't be contained. "That's just rude!" Thrax exclaimed, prompting Klea to intervene and quell the gladiator's outburst, mindful of the delicate situation.

Annara, however, acknowledged the reunion with a nostalgic sentiment. "It's been a while. It's good to see you all again," she expressed, her gaze shifting to Emery as she confirmed his suspicions. She had returned and now pledged her service to the Ouroboros queen.

Aware of Annara's complex past, Emery spoke with a mixture of caution and sincerity, "Just know that Ouroboros is not the only friend you have. If you ever find yourself in trouble, come look for me." The offer stood as a testament to the enduring bonds forged between them.

Upon hearing Emery's offer, Annara chuckled, her gaze shifting towards Klea as she teased, "No, no. I am not planning to make more enemies... besides, you are a trouble magnet. We keep hearing stupid news about you."

Emery, taken aback, questioned, "We... whose we?"

"Me and the queen, of course," Annara responded, her admission tinged with a hint of nervousness. However, being well-acquainted with Annara's penchant for secrets, Emery chose not to delve further into the matter. Moments later, Zach announced that they were allowed to return to their respective ships. As Jinkan and her group approached, Annara seized the opportunity to make a swift exit, bidding them farewell with a cryptic, "Until later then... Be safe, you all."

With Annara's departure, Jinkan and her group joined Emery, and together they made their way back to the Nephilim spaceship for a debrief. x x x