Chapter 121: Enemy of My Enemy

Chapter 121: Enemy of My Enemy

What mask? The artifact is a mask? Miles asked with a tilt of his head. I am sure it was you who had the mask and wanted to work with us in exchange for orbs you gathered over the years.

Huh. Your petty tricks will not work this time, stupid human! Moth-woman laughed as she raised her hands. From them, a purple mist oozed into the air and formed a scene. The scene displayed their escape from the spider cave and conversation with Moth-woman when they first arrived. How they agreed to battle together, how they admitted Zall had the mask. Everything.

Miles looked at the scene calmly, not flustered at all. This is just an illusion. You could have displayed anything you wanted. How can we be sure this is the truth?

This is a unique skill that can only display memories. Ivo chimed in. Its name is Flashback, and cannot be faked at all.

Yeah, and why should we trust a chanter? Xavic jumped in with hatred all over his face.

True, you are not trustworthy either, man. We ran all the way down here, and you hid the truth from me. Carlo said with a hurt expression.

Trust me on this one, that skill is true blue Flashback, Ivo explained. The mask is on that big guy.

Even if so, I would rather stand by a human instead of a monster or a nutshell. Maria said, then looked at the trio, Even though you lied to us, I can let it slip this time.

Thanks, hahaha. Zall laughed awkwardly while scratching the back of his head.

Insufferable swine shits! I hate your kind, I hate you, people! Moth-woman shouted in rage.

We people! Wow, that is racist! Miles smirked.

Shut up! You smooth-brained numskull who wouldn't know his knees from his elbows, give me the mask before I start thinking you're deff as you are daft.

Chill your tits lady. Gee! Xavic said, rolling his eyes. You being angry means you are hiding something.

Enough! She shouted and turned to look at the Chanter. Since we both are outcasted, lets battle together.

I would rather trust you than these heathens. Ivo nodded and stood beside the floating monster.

Good, lets kill them and take the loot. I take the mask, you take whatever else they have. Moth-woman said with a grin.

Deal. Ivo nodded but a glint flashed in his eyes.

Now, you piece of dog shits, die! She raised her hand as silks appeared all around them. I was weaving them from the start of the battle, it is easy for me to hide them from your pitiful eyes.

So, you think. Miles snickered. Now!

Just go away and kill that chanter already.

Lets go.

Miles and his group went to battle at the side, while Carlo and his friends battled with the Moth-woman. Miles could hear the cussings of the monster still.

"She has a potty mouth." Zall shook his head while looking at the Chanter.

"Indeed," Ivo said calmly and raised two hands. Two weapons appeared in his two hands. One was a bastard sword while the other was an axe. Both of them were purple in color.

"How did he charge them?" Xavic asked in surprise.

"Chanters have their own charging methods. Kinda similar to our wristwatches but just a simple program, not a real AI." Miles said.

Chanters didn't want to use human technology, but it didn't mean they would deny using orbs. They, thus, created their own charging stations similar to Starve Cleric agents used. After his encounter with Starve Cleric, Miles studies alternative methods too. That is why he recognized it at first sight.

But electricity was a much bigger problem for Chanters. That is why most Chanters would favor lightning or electric elemental orbs.

"Let's get this over with," Ivo said with a wicked smile and charged. The two weapons sparked with lightning while he started to chant.

"The creator of the sky and ground, the ruler of the clouds and lavas. I beseech thee to smite and scorch mine own enemies while I deliver thy will!"

A wave of fire spread from his forearms and covered both weapons. The purple lightning turned into crimson red, while looking ready to explode.

"Die, and be washed from your sins in holy fire, heathens!"

Xavic didn't wait and sent a bolt. It landed on the axe and was delivered by hand holding it. Ivo held for a second but charged again nonetheless.

"Why is it not working?" Xavic asked in surprise.

"The effect got nullified by the weapon. Land it on him." Zall shouted. Xavic nodded and attacked again, but Ivo was fast. He deflected the attacks with one weapon as he swung the other.

Zall defended with the shield in his hand and tried to break the enemy's rhythm, but because he couldn't hurt the enemy, Ivo could ignore his attempts.

Miles attacked from behind, but his range couldn't reach the enemy without leaving the defense his companion supplied. With no other choice, he left his position and attacked with his sword.

Ivo parried his sword with his own, and a current washed over two swords. When the fire merged, it exploded in between them. Xavic didn't miss the opportunity, and landed a bolt of stunning lightning, healing Ivo but in the meantime stunning him. Miles on the other hand flew back from the explosion with burnt skin and quaked innards.