Chapter 338 [Event] [Dolphian Kingdom Under Ruins] [24] Chaos In Dolphis And Plan

Chapter 338 [Event] [Dolphian Kingdom Under Ruins] [24] Chaos In Dolphis And Plan

"Iyaaa!"

"Someone, help!"

"Run!"

The Capital of Dolphis was under siege.

Behemoth's Hybrids roamed the streets, attacking anyone in their path. Despite the valiant efforts of the knights, they found themselves overwhelmed as residents were taken hostage.

In a cowardly turn of events, some knights were stabbed in the back, further adding to the chaos as Behemoth's forces continued their rampage, pushing closer to the borders of the majestic palace.

-BOOOM!

Even from the farthest reaches of the capital, the inhabitants could feel the shockwaves reverberating through the city. The entire stadium trembled under the pressure, its structure visibly shaken. Screams and cries for help echoed throughout the city.

The Capital City of the Kingdom of Dolphis was attacked.

***

"They really attacked us during our exam!" Victor exclaimed, his sword clashing against a hybrid of Behemoth.

"How many of them are there...?" Roda muttered, already feeling fatigued from the relentless onslaught.

"We need to watch each other's backs," Cylien advised, her sword at the ready.

The group nodded in agreement, except for Selene, who remained close to Victor.

"Aren't you worried about Elizabeth, Selene?" Victor inquired.

Selene shot him a look as if the question were absurd.

"...right," Victor chuckled awkwardly, realizing his mistake. While he had grown accustomed to Elizabeth's softer side, he couldn't forget her previous demeanor.

"But I-I have to find Alicia and Sirius, guys!" Victor shook his head, concern etched on his face for his half-siblings.

He didn't know Sirius's whereabouts, but Alicia was with Alvara. It was ironic to think that she might be in the safest place, despite being surrounded by Alvara's plants and the gruesome battlefield she was fighting on. Alvara's plants seemed solely focused on the Behemoth's goons.

"Professor Raven told us to gather below anyway! Let's go carefully!" Roda nodded.

All the teachers, including James Raven, were gathered in the tribunes, leading the students towards the main stadium where Alvara and Amael had fought.

"Right!" Victor agreed, but his gaze couldn't help but shift upward.

In the sky, a battle of phenomenal intensity raged between Reiner Dolphis and Navas Dolphis.

Powerful figures were embroiled in the conflict, further unsettling Victor.

'Where are Amael and John? Celes, Amelia, are they alright?' His worry for his friends remained undiminished.

***

In another section of the tribunes, a lone young man strolled casually between the rows while chaos erupted around him. His classmates fought for their lives, but he seemed unfazed by the turmoil.

The young man, Rodolf, kept his hands in his pockets, his expression wild as he advanced with narrowed eyes, more annoyed than alarmed by the attack. He appeared utterly indifferent to the chaos unfolding around him.

"Look at him! He's clearly a Moonfang!"

"Get him!"

As members of Behemoth attempted to attack him...

-BAM!

Rodolf effortlessly dispatched them with a flick of his fist, sending them sprawling without a word.

He continued in this manner for a time, ignoring even the warnings of the teachers, until he reached a particular set of seats. Below them crouched two individuals, trembling in fear.

"Oi. You two," Rodolf called out.

"Eh?"

"W-What?"

The two werewolves looked up, their expressions filled with fear as they recognized the Prince of their country.

"How did two ants like you awaken in such a form?" Rodolf asked, his eyes glinting with threat.

"Celeste Indi Zestella..."

The revelation that Celeste was also a target only fueled my frustration.

"Is that all?" "T-There is also...Cylien Najel Elaryon..."

What? Why Cylien?

"I-I don't know! We were just-"

Before he could finish, I silenced him with a swift blow, rendering him unconscious.

Scanning the tumult, I located Cylien, accompanied by Victor, but Celeste was conspicuously absent.

Cursing inwardly, I weighed my options. The urgency to stop these bastards at the palace clashed with the need to safeguard Celeste. I can't let her fall in their hands. She was too precious and dangerous in their hands.

"Victor!"

"A-Amael?! I'm glad to see you alright!"

"Do you know where Celeste is?" I asked him urgently.

"No... I've been searching for her too, but she's nowhere to be found," Victor admitted, worried.

Suddenly, a buzz from Victor's phone interrupted our conversation. He glanced at the screen, a smile breaking through his worry. "It's a message from Celeste."

Reading the message together, frustration surged within me.

[They've kidnapped the Queen. I'm tracking them. Inform the King, Victor.]

How reckless of her! She's walking straight into danger.

What can I do? She is indeed a Heroine after all.

With a disapproving click of my tongue, I started to walk away, but Victor caught my arm.

Turning back, puzzled, I met his serious gaze.

"I'm coming with you," he said.

"Victor–"

"You'll need all the help you can get, right?" he interrupted, a grin spreading across his face.

I couldn't help but smile in response. "You're right."

"I'm coming too," Selene announced too.

"No, Selene, it's too dangerous–"

"I'm coming with you," she insisted, cutting off Victor, her gaze locking onto his as she caressed Victor's cheeks.

"Y-Yeah... alright," Victor relented, surrendering.

It was a good. I couldn't tackle this alone.

The assistance of both Victor and Selene was welcomed.

"Where are you off to, Senior...?" But before we could proceed, Roda interrupted us.

"Nowhere. Just stick with the professors," I replied hastily, ushering Victor forward before he could spill the beans.

Catching my subtle cue, Selene seized Victor's arm, pulling him away.

Roda grimaced at my blatant lie, much like Cylien was.

Turning to Cylien, remembering that she was a Target for some reason I felt compelled to say something, as expected.

"You should stay with the professors. Don't take any unnecessary risks. Stay safe," I advised.

"W-What?" Cylien stammered, clearly taken aback by my unexpected care.

"Keep an eye on her, alright?" I instructed Roda with seriousness.

"Y-Yes... But Senior, shouldn't you be more concerned about your Junior–"

"Good," I cut her off, ignoring her protest as I followed Victor and Selene.

They should never get the Third Horn.