Chapter 253

Chapter 253

Should they take the risk of potentially damaging Thurans remains in order to verify the presence of Geonis remains?

Evelyn had a valid reason for contemplating this course of action.

To promptly convey the situation to the wizards at the tower, the most straightforward approach would be to present them with Geonis body contained within Thurans abdomen.

Lennok, as he gazed upon the lion giants lifeless body sprawled on the ground, remarked,

The power used by the White Lion was to borrow the mana of those it immediately consumed, on the condition of cannibalism. It was powerful and immediate, but the downside was that the obtained mana wasnt permanent and would evaporate over time.

Just hearing about it makes me feel sick. How vile must one be to be capable of such a thing

Thurans claims of being a predator seemed nonsensical, given that Croken and Felix exhibited thought processes similar to other humans. It appeared that Thuran was, in fact, insane.

Thats probably why he put the members of the Council into comas and hid, eating them one by one. Ready for battle at any signal from Geonis. Lennok suggested, pausing briefly before continuing.

And I think Thurans cannibalism probably didnt follow a normal digestive process. The fact that he could use Geonis magic immediately after consuming him suggests simultaneous breakdown and digestion within his body.

Okay. Evelyn responded, her expression easing. Then lets just transport it to the tower as it is. We need to contact the central continent headquarters of the Blaiver Tower and wait for their response.

With that determination, she lifted the giants body, which stood twice her height, though it was nearly hidden beneath its thick fur.

What an annoying guy even after death Ugh, the smell Evelyn remarked, her voice tinged with annoyance.

Lennok chuckled at the grumbling voice emanating from the lifeless giants body.

The two soon departed from the molten basalt area and headed toward the slate crash site where other agents awaited them.

While nothing could be done for the Council members who had already perished, those still alive needed to be rescued.

It seems difficult for them to regain consciousness immediately.

Still? Evelyn inquired.

While you two were in battle, we examined their condition Right now, theyre practically living corpses. They cant even walk on their own.

Among the Council members, the one who had fared the best was an elderly man, albeit with one arm partially consumed. The extent of the damage was evident.

The necromancy employed had been so potent that they remained unconscious despite having limbs consumed while alive.

Irrespective of Geonis Verbanes motivations, the aftermath of the incident he left behind was profoundly impactful.

Present at the scene were six individuals, including Lennok and Evelyn.

Out of the fifteen Council members from the Western Continent branch, only five had survived.

Furthermore, considering the hundreds of books and magical texts stored in the collapsed witchery, along with the hidden artifacts, it was impractical to move everything at once from this location.

Have you contacted the tower?

Yes, Evelyn confirmed. They said they would send reinforcements immediately to assess the situation, but theres been no word yet.

Lennok and Evelyn exchanged meaningful glances before rising to their feet.

The towers crater wasnt far from this basalt area.

If they had indeed sent someone to evaluate the situation, their magical senses should have detected them by now.

However, the fact that they hadnt sensed anything raised concerns.

Theres been a problem.

Which side do you think? The tower? Or the pandemonium?

Its not the tower. If the towers wizards had joined Geonis, it wouldnt have come to this.

Then

Do you remember what Geonis said?

Click!!

Lennok muttered, loading his shotgun.

He said two members of the pandemonium infiltrated the furnace and caused a disturbance. I overlooked it at the time

If those two infiltrators werent Thuran and Geonis but Thuran and another pandemonium member, there was no need for further explanation.

Evelyn swiftly retrieved her quiver and began making her way out of the basalt area.

The only direct path from the tower to here is through a withered forest.

This forest was a lifeless place, with trees that had dried and twisted unnaturally, having absorbed iron rather than water from the basalt area, leaving behind eerie remnants of contorted vegetation.

If someone is hiding and waiting, its definitely

As Evelyn entered the forest, she paused, her steps faltering. There was no need for an extensive search. The presence of dozens of living beings became unmistakably palpable, as if the space itself had shifted.

Even if Thurans corpse held some value, it could not surpass the importance of saving a living individual.

Okay.

Evelyn nodded and promptly turned away.

Ill bring Thurans corpse. If you harm the craftsman Mauser in the meantime, I wont leave it be.

With a swift motion, she disappeared into the forest.

Lennok, naturally, crossed his arms and positioned himself, facing Agnetta.

Evelyns confidence in leaving others behind and departing was likely grounded in her trust in Lennok to hold the fort.

Without uttering a word, Lennok withdrew a cigarette and lit it, his countenance displaying indifference.

Though displeased with Agnettas proposal, the reality was that there were no superior alternatives in the current predicament.

They couldnt sacrifice the healthy Mauser for the deceased White Lions body.

With the adversarys strength still not fully assessed, ignoring the hostage and engaging in combat was an untenable option.

Moreover, both Lennok and Evelyn found themselves severely depleted of mana, rendering continuous combat unfeasible.

Ultimately, this entire situation had evolved as a consequence of Geonis betrayal of the tower and his alignment with Pandemonium.

A sorcerer specialized in manipulation

Lennok cast his gaze around at the intricate spiderwebs enveloping them, his eyes reflecting deep contemplation.

While Lennok possessed a proficiency in employing mana, the mastery of high-level manipulation magic was an entirely different matter.

Manipulation magic constituted one of the most expansive and enigmatic categories within the realm of magical disciplines. Its level of proficiency and specialization could vary significantly depending on what it manipulated and how it did so.

Lennok employed mana to interfere both physically and magically, but it wasnt uncommon for a manipulator to delve into entirely distinct concepts unrelated to conventional magic.

For instance, a sorcerer who manipulated minds rather than magic.

Lost in thought, Lennok suddenly voiced his realization.

The necromancy on the Council members. That was your doing.

Correct.

It wasnt originally necromancy, was it?

Right.

Agnetta nodded nonchalantly, her blindfolded gaze fixed upon Lennok.

Suddenly, the spiders body inched closer, closely scrutinizing Lennok from mere inches away.

Unable to endure the intense scrutiny, Lennok coughed.

Why are you staring at me like that?

Im curious why Fame is interested in you.

What?

That old guy has no taste in people, but he seems to have taken a liking to you. I want to get close to him too.

If you tell me why hes interested in you, Ill share the message the leader left for you.

Lennok sighed without uttering a word.

The fact that the head of Pandemonium had left a message for Lennok was surprising enough, but now she was only contemplating sharing it?

It was rumored that sorcerers specializing in manipulation often exhibited eccentricities, but her peculiar and unconventional demeanor surpassed the usual bounds of eccentricity.

Fine. Tell me this message.

Youll tell?

As Lennok maintained his silence, Agnetta raised her hand and lifted her blindfold.

Her eyes, marred with scars as if slashed in various directions, opened, and Agnettas expression underwent a dramatic transformation.

(To be Continued)

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