Chapter 2308 Despair

Chapter 2308 Despair

Julian spent several weeks in prison, trapped in a dire situation with no one willing to listen to his claims of innocence. The Magus officials he had previously reported to had vanished, leaving him increasingly desperate.

"What the hell is happening?" Julian's frustration and confusion grew as the days passed. He began to suspect that he was being caught in some kind of scheme.

Initially, Julian was hesitant to reach out to his Earth friends for help, but the absurdity of the situation forced his hand. Just as he was about to request communication with them, he was unexpectedly released from prison.

"Why? I demand an explanation!" One of the Magus Alliance officers, with a dismissive tone, responded, "A lower realm like you end up in such a situation means you've offended someone powerful" he added "Word of advice... You should know your place."

Julian was stunned by the officer's blunt admission. The implication was unmistakable: the Nephilim was the only powerful faction that could orchestrate such a situation. After all, just months ago, Emery had rejected Jinkan's father, the Lord of the Amarhikks, from joining their faction, and this was likely a consequence of that rejection.

The realization hit him hard. He immediately began making arrangements to return to Earth, deeply concerned about the safety of his friends.

Just as he was about to set off, he received a critical message from Earth.

Julian's heart sank as he read the notice from Klea.

The message detailed an imminent pirate attack on Earth involving Nephilim Kronos forces. Klea's message was clear—there was hope that Julian would come and assist. However, the report was several weeks old, and the attack had already taken place during his time in prison.

The follow-up message described how the attack had been successfully thwarted with minimal casualties. Although Julian felt a wave of relief knowing his friends had managed to avert disaster, it was overshadowed by a deep sense of regret and frustration.

He had been unable to contribute or help his friends in their time of need, and the realization of his powerlessness only deepened his despair. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The report also highlighted Emery's remarkable feat—defeating two Grand Magus-level pirates. Julian's admiration for his friend was tinged with bitterness. Emery had reached new heights of power and accomplishment, while Julian had fallen into a scheme, losing not only all his savings but, more crucially, his spirit and confidence.

Julian stared at her for a moment, his anger simmering beneath the surface, but something about her words gnawed at him. He remained silent, his thoughts racing as he tried to make sense of what she was saying.

"Voices?... Whose voices?!"

"The voices of the gods, The Nephilim gods. They spoke to me... guided me here."

Julian's skepticism flared immediately, but something was unsettling about her unwavering conviction. The Nephilim gods? He had heard of their supposed divine connections, but to think they had led her here, to him, in his darkest hour—it seemed absurd. Yet, his curiosity got the better of him.

"Tell me more..."

Athena was more than willing to elaborate. She explained the enigmatic nature of the Nephilim gods. Julian, however, remained skeptical. After all, everything that had been happening to Earth, he shared with Athena what had recently happened to him. His bitterness, which had been simmering for weeks, finally surfaced.

"It was definitely your doing! Only the Nephilim would go to such lengths!" Julian snapped, his frustration spilling over.

Athena didn't dispute his accusation. In fact, she nodded, acknowledging his anger. "I can't say if it's true or not, but I understand why you'd feel that way," she said calmly.

She then suggested "Maybe you should confront the Amarhikss directly. Or perhaps... someone with more authority within the Nephilim. My family might know more."

"What!? Your grandfather?!" he exclaimed. The idea was almost laughable to him. "Ha ha, I would never ask for help from the Kronos! Not in a million years!"

Athena remained calm. "Alright then... don't you have anyone else within the Nephilim ranks who could help?"

Julian had no intention of going through Jinkan, someone connected to Emery, but one name stood out in his mind: Grand Magus Marius, a prominent Nephilim elder he had known well. Marius was the very person who first recognized and nurtured Julian's potential in the law of sovereign during his academy days.

The dark clouds of his recent misfortunes slowly parted, revealing a sliver of light. Despite his lingering doubts, the idea of reconnecting with Marius offered a tangible path forward. With a renewed sense of purpose, Julian set out on their journey to meet the esteemed Nephilim elder.