Chapter 78: Rage and Sadness
The earth trembled as Azura and her daughters unleashed their magic, conjuring huge walls made of ice around the spider rats, dividing their ranks, and trapping them inside.
It was an icy maze, and it was created in such a way that the spider rats would have to break the ice to get out.
No way in and no way out.
"YES!" I grinned, watching the spider rats screech in panic, running around like headless chickens.
"NOW!" I roared, leaping onto the maze's wall, signaling the start of the attack.
"HOWL!" my wolves howled, jumping from the wooden wall to the maze, rushing toward the trapped prey.
The spider rats panicked, rushing towards the walls to escape the wolves, but the ice walls were too thick, and they weren't able to break it—at least, they couldn't break it with how unorganized they were.
"TAKE THEM DOWN!" I commanded, watching my children descend upon them like hungry demons.
"HOWL!"
"ROAAAAR!"
The wolves attacked with no mercy, clawing, biting, and tearing their enemies apart. Some of the spider rats fought back, using their claws or shooting webs at the attackers.
The battle was fierce, the spider rats were fighting with desperation while my wolves were showing them no mercy. We held the upper hand, thanks to our superior numbers and teamwork.
However...
"AHHH!"
Emerging from this fight unscathed was impossible.
"GET AWAY FROM HER!" I roared, sending a wave of crimson chains hurtling toward a spider rat that had sunk its fangs into one of my daughter's arms.
The chain wrapped around its limbs and the spider's abdomen, and with no hesitation, I pulled the chain, ripping the monster apart.
"THANK YOU, MOTHER!" my daughter exclaimed, clutching her arm in relief. I pulled her back using my chain, ordering her to retreat.
This was my role as their mother – to ensure no one died. I knew it was a daunting task, but I was willing to do everything in my power to achieve it.
"HELP!"
"MOTHER!"
"HELP ME!"
"HOWL!"
My ears perked up as screams of pain and despair echoed around me. I quickly jumped from a wall to a wall, finding four spider rats attacking a group of seven.
"GET OFF MY FAMILY!" I growled, summoning dozens of blood spikes to pierce them from the ground.
I gazed at the group, they were hurt and bleeding, but the injuries were far from life-threatening.
"Take these," I said, handing them two healing potions each. "You did a great job," I smiled, praising them. "Now go and retreat."
"But—" one of them began to speak.
"I'll be fine," I cut her off. "Now go."
"Yes, mother," she nodded, running away with her sisters.
Instances like this kept occurring. I found myself racing around to rescue my children, and although they were strong enough to fend for themselves, I couldn't help it. The moment I heard a scream, my feet moved before I could think.
"HAHAHAH! THIS IS AMAZING!" Ember roared, laughing like crazy as she ripped the spider rats apart. "I LOVE YOU, MOTHER!"
"..."
[Warning] [Warning] [Warning]
"SHUT UP" Rage consumed me, and I was oblivious to the damage my body was taking, my skin began to crack like glass, and blood started to flow from them. Even my left fingers shattered as I attempted to pull the jaw of one of the rats. Yet, my mind didn't register it.
"MOTHER CALM DOWN!"
"PLEASE MOTHER"
"MOTHER!"
My children cried out to me, trying to calm me, to stop me, to help me. Yet, it was pointless; they couldn't come near me because of the intense energy.
"COME HERE!" I roared, focusing my gaze on the white spider rat and unleashing my blood magic toward it, but at that moment, everything went black.
[Tsk... Tsk... Really Morgana?... You went this far]
A charming soft voice echoed in the dark, bringing some coolness to my heart immediately. This voice was startlingly familiar to me.
"Where am I?" I asked, sitting up and looking around, but there was only darkness. "Who are you?"
[What's up, Morgi... it's me, Lilith]
"LILITH!" I exclaimed, hearing her sweet voice for the first time, yes, the first time if you count the fact that I don't have memories of my old world.
"Why are you here? Did your resurrection succeed?"
[Nope, sorry... My love, I don't have much time; I'm communicating with you on a soul level, and that takes so much energy to do]
"Oh I see—"
[WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!]
"Ouch!" I winced at the sudden outburst from Lilith's voice. It was like a slap in the face, but I knew she wasn't trying to hurt me. She was worried, and I couldn't blame her.
[ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL YOURSELF?]
"I'm sorry, Lilith," I said, trying to calm down. "I just... I lost one of my children. I couldn't protect her."
[Oh, Morgana... I'm so sorry. I know how much they mean to you. But you can't keep going on like this. You're going to destroy yourself.]
I took a deep breath, trying to process my emotions. Lilith was right. I was consumed by rage and grief, and it was clouding my judgment. I could hurt my kids if I stayed in this state.
"What do I do, Lilith?" I asked, feeling helpless.
[You need to calm down and focus. You can't let your emotions control you. You have to think about your other children; they need you.]
"Mm" I nodded, even though I knew I couldn't see her, I knew she was watching.
"I'll try, Lilith. I promise."
[That's my girl. Now, listen carefully. I'm going to unlock your primordial form temporarily; it's compatible with your blood magic and will help you survive.]
"Thank you, Lilith" I was touched, the soft voice that echoed in my mind was filled with warmth and concern. I felt a lump form in my throat as I realized how much she cared for me.
[Hey!... If I don't help my wife, who would?]
"WIFE!" I exclaimed at the word.
[Remember, the form is only temporarily, use it well.]
"W-What, Lilith? What do you mean by wife?"
[Bye~... Morgi... Love you, I can't wait to fuck you again.]
"HEY!... Answer me!!"
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