Chapter 2158 Search

Chapter 2158 Search

"Lord Warwick and Lord Philip, I welcome you to our friendly gathering," said the Viceroy, his tone dripping with insincere hospitality as he gestured for the Wolf half-blood grand magus to join the serpent conclave. The air in the Majestic Faulen Oval chamber was thick with tension as the prominent figures took their seats.

With the arrival of the Ouroboros Queen and the leaders of three other major clans, the chamber was now filled to capacity. Eleven factions were represented: The Faulen, The Ouroboros, The Mauritius, The Targaryan, The Kruk, The Boa, The Colubrid, The Fanes, The Jafar, The Mara, and The Severus. The leaders and their proxies occupied the central seats, while the thirty other grand magus-level figures, including the three wolf bloodline guests, sat in the outer circle, their presence adding an edge to the already charged atmosphere.

The Viceroy, exuding confidence, rose to open the meeting. "Now that we are all here, let us start by hearing Queen Silviana's words." His voice echoed through the grand hall, drawing the attention of every attendee.

Queen Silviana stood gracefully, her regal bearing commanding respect. Her eyes scanned the room, meeting the gaze of each leader before she began.

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While the conclave was in full swing, Emery and the two grand magus stealthily made their way through the labyrinthine gene facility. The facility was a fortress, fortified with multiple layers of security. However, with a detailed schematic of the layout and Grand Magus Vulani's acute divine sense, they managed to evade detection and bypass several guards.

Their first target was a potential chamber where they believed Shinta might be held. Moving swiftly and silently through the dimly lit corridors, they reached the chamber and carefully opened the door. Inside, they found a few research patients in various states of treatment, but Shinta was not among them.

"She's not here. Let's check the second place,"

Grand Magus Vulani took the lead again, her spirit reading ability scanning the surroundings. She extended her senses, searching for any sign of Shinta's presence while identifying the safest paths through the facility. Her abilities allowed them to avoid several patrols, her illusions deceiving the guards into seeing empty hallways where intruders tread.

Whenever they encountered a guard who was resistant to Vulani's illusions, Grand Magus Rictus took swift action. His serpent gene bloodline allowed him to move undetected, striking with precision. With a flick of his wrist or a quick, silent motion, he incapacitated the guard and swiftly moved the body into his Magus domain.

Minutes later, they successfully sneaked into the second location, a concealed area beneath the gene facility. As they navigated the dimly lit corridors, they discovered multiple empty chambers. The emptiness struck them as odd, especially considering the intelligence they had received. Grand Magus Vulani's brow furrowed as she voiced her concern.

As they progressed, their movements were swift and calculated. The first and second levels of the prison were navigated with relative ease, their path made clear by VIA's surveillance and Vulani's spirit readings. The corridors were dimly lit, casting long shadows that aided their stealth.

Upon reaching the stairwell to level three, both VIA and Vulani issued simultaneous warnings. VIA's mechanical voice buzzed in Emery's ear.

<Warning: Two grand magus level individuals and multiple magus detected guarding level three.>

"There are at least 30 magus-leveled guards down there," said the female spirit master

"It smells like a trap!" Grand Magus Rictus muttered.

For Emery, the heavy security around the area only confirmed that the Ouroboros princess was indeed being held in cell 38. Filled with a sense of urgency, he was ready to jump into action.

"I am ready," However, Vulani, the female spirit master, placed a restraining hand on his arm. "Wait," she said firmly. "The high probability of detection means we must coordinate with the Ouroboros Queen first. Our actions could jeopardize the negotiations at the conclave."

As the female grand magus sent the message, Emery's impatience was evident, his eyes flickering with unease as he glanced towards the stairwell. Something about the third level made him deeply anxious. He struggled to remain calm, his every instinct urging him to move forward.

Minutes passed in agonizing silence. Emery paced, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. He knew that Shinta's safety was paramount, but the wait was excruciating.

Then, finally, a soft chime from Vulani's communication device signaled the green light from the Ouroboros Queen.

"Let's go!"