Chapter 145: Through The Eyes Of Albus (part 2)

Chapter 145: Through The Eyes Of Albus (part 2)

Geth recognized the pillar as one of the control modules inside a Dungeon. Albus approached the structure and waved his hand over it.

A familiar holographic screen was projected from the top, though its contents differed from what Geth was used to.

It looked similar to a laptop's screen. The date and time were in the corner, with multiple icons to choose from.

Albus began moving, dragging the icons and throwing them out into the air around them. Each icon turned into an individual screen that hovered in the area.

Some of the screens were filled with data, while others had images of Runes. There were even multiple screens with live video feeds.

'Just what is going on here? We didn't even have this technology on Earth!' Geth watched the proceedings in awe.

Everything around him looked like something out of a science fiction movie. Albus pulled another of the icons out of the screen and pressed it to his ear.

Geth heard a voice coming in from the other side.Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

"Hello? Is that you, A-?"

Something strange happened at that moment. Geth could make out the A, but the rest of Albus' name sounded like white noise.

"Yes, it's me. How are things proceeding on the front line?"

"It isn't good. We've issued a full retreat. At least twenty thousand are dead. Another five thousand or more were taken by the Demons."

The voice made its report, the man's voice sounding similar to Larz. It wasn't exact, but it held the same sing-songy tone.

"Pull everyone back behind the barrier." Albus looked around at the surrounding pond. "We have enough Mana to keep them at bay for a few days."

Albus flicked away the icon that was pressed to his ear and turned towards his women. He gave them a sad smile before speaking.

"We are going to have to start working on the Formation..." Albus said carefully.

The four continued walking in silence. None of them broke it until they reached their destination.

"We're here."

Albus pushed a knob in the rock face at the bottom of the stairs. A slight shift was made, and he pushed the stone open to reveal a doorway.

The group entered the room. It was a small cavern that looked like it had been excavated by hand.

The room was perfectly round and had a large platform in the center. The platform reminded Geth a bit of a cylindrical pyramid.

There was enough room for a single person to stand on the top. Ten could stand on the following level, and maybe one hundred could fit on the next.

The room was bare aside from the platform, and precisely ninety-seven other people standing in the room waiting. Mara walked in front of Albus and caught his attention.

"You were already planning to go through with this?!" She almost yelled at him.

"Yes. You know what I'm capable of. We will not survive this war. We have no time to be indecisive!"

Mara flinched back slightly as Mana surged from Albus' body with his rising frustrations.

Albus quickly pulled the escaping energy back and embraced her. Geth felt tears streaming down Albus' cheeks as he held the woman.

"I'm sorry... but it's the only way."

Mara leaned her head on him for a moment before pushing him away with a sad smile.

"Then we should get started. Three days is barely enough time to handle this."

She turned away from him, not allowing Albus or the other women to see her own tears. Ren stepped in front of their group and spoke up for everyone present to hear.

"Right! You heard them! Quit your gawking, and let's get to work!"