Chapter 2160 Prison Break

Chapter 2160 Prison Break

A quick strategy was formulated, and Emery and the group walked into the third-floor prison with deliberate steps. The corridor was wide, lined with rows of reinforced doors, and their target cell lay at the far end.

"Who's there?! Stop!" shouted the first batch of Magus guards, their senses heightened by the unexpected intrusion. The familiar figure of the captured Apothecary master stepped forward.

"I am here to check up on the prisoner," he said calmly.

Behind the Apothecary master were two shadowy figures, their forms indistinct and unremarkable to the guards. Thanks to Grand Magus Vulani's ability, their minds were clouded, unable to discern the true identities of the figures trailing the master.

The group moved forward, passing several cells without incident. But as they passed halfway, two grand magus figures blocked their path. Both were one-cosmos figures, the highest-ranked security personnel of the Faulen palace.

"To think that you would dare to infiltrate this place!l!"

The two grand magus guards unleashed their power, a tangible force that reverberated through the corridor. Almost immediately, multiple magus emerged from the cells, their expressions revealing that they had been lying in wait for this very moment. "Surrender now! Or face Faulen judgment!" the second grand magus bellowed, his voice echoing through the corridor.

But before the two grand magus could react, Grand Magus Rictus materialized from the shadows behind them. In an instant, he unleashed his battlefield domain, an oppressive force that turned the majority of the prison block into his realm of control. The Magus guards were stunned in place, their movements paralyzed. The two grand magus, also restrained, could only watch as Rictus with a swift, brutal motion, pierced his two ominous-looking knives into each of their shoulders, forcing them to kneel in agony.

"AARGHH!!"

Simultaneously, Emery and Grand Magus Vulani charged forward, capitalizing on the chaos. They moved with speed and precision, bypassing the guards and making their way toward the back room. Emery channeled his strength, preparing to blow the door open with a single powerful strike.

With a swift and decisive motion, Emery swung his sword, the blade cleaving through Kodiak's shoulder, dismembering his right arm. Blood splattered through the air, and a pained scream erupted from Kodiak's lips. Emery followed up with a powerful kick, sending the grand magus crashing into the wall with a bone-crunching thud.

Emery turned back to the weakened Annara. he gently took her by the shoulders. "Annara, it's me... Emery... Where is Shinta?"

Annara's body trembled as she tried to compose herself. "Emery... I'm sorry... I failed you..." Her voice broke, eyes welled up with tears.

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At the same time, the news of the prison attack reached the viceroy's ears. Rising from his seat, he fixed a steely gaze on the Ouroboros Queen.

"You can pull out your men from our prison," he announced, "They would not find her there."

These words sent a ripple of shock through the room. All the leaders turned their attention to the exchange, the atmosphere thick with tension. King Corlies of the Targaryan faction, his face contorted with fury, was the first to voice his outrage. "This is outrageous! Such behavior!! She doesn't deserve to lead us!"

Surprisingly, the Viceroy signaled the Targaryen King to halt. With a subtle hand gesture, he summoned one of his men. Soon enough a door was opened, and a group of magus entered, carrying a large wooden case with solemn reverence. They placed it carefully in the center of the dome, all eyes following the case with bated breath.

The Ouroboros Queen's heart pounded in her chest as she approached the case, a sense of dread washing over her. She lifted the lid, and there, lying cold and still, was the body of her granddaughter, Shinta. A gasp escaped her lips, her composed facade cracking under the weight of the horrific revelation.

"You... what have you done!" The Queen's voice was a mix of rage and anguish.

The Viceroy's expression remained unmoved. "I regret to inform you that there was a complication," he said, his tone insidiously calm. "Your granddaughter did not survive it."