Chapter 197 The Aftermath

Chapter 197 The Aftermath

As the Boss fell lifeless and the immense energy that once radiated from its massive form dissipated into the air, a solemn silence settled upon the battlefield. The hordes of monsters let out feeble final roars before collapsing to the ground, following their leader.

The knights, their bodies battered and exhausted, stood amidst the wreckage, surveying the aftermath of the battle. Their breaths were heavy with a mixture of relief and weariness as they gathered with Fray and the others.

"Let's wait for the dungeon to crumble," Fray ordered, prompting the knights to let their exhausted bodies fall to the ground with tired sighs escaping their mouths.

"Is your injury okay, Sina?" Isha asked with concern as she looked at Sina's bloody shoulder.

"Yes, I'm fine. And what about you? Did you suffer any injuries?" Sina replied.

"No, I didn't sustain any serious injuries."

As the two girls ensured each other's safety, they turned to Rin, who was gazing away with a distant expression. "Rin, what are you looking at?"

"The master," Rin replied, and the two girls followed his gaze to Fray, who stood with his hands hanging limply and his body covered in wounds. Elisa was exploring the fallen knights nearby. "He's gathering their bodies."

Silent moments turned into hours, and the battlefield began to transform. The once-frozen wasteland started to crack and crumble, and the fabric of space seemed to shatter.

"The dungeon is collapsing. Get ready!" Adam shouted.

Thus, the dungeon that had been the source of their arduous journey began to fade away, disappearing into the void from which it came.

With a sudden shift, the group found themselves no longer standing on solid ground. Instead, they were surrounded by an expanse of open water, with the vast sea stretching out in all directions. It was a stark contrast to the desolate frozen landscape they had grown accustomed to.

"And did you notice? The head of the Arezo family did not return," a voice pointed out.

"Perhaps the Parada family has betrayed him," another voice suggested.

"Ah, it seems our suspicions were correct. The members of the Parada family cannot be trusted," a deep voice exclaimed.

"So, it is clear that the Parada family is not a threat," a voice concluded.

The figure leaned back in the chair, and a sense of relief washed over him. "Indeed, they are weak. The Parada family's influence and power will dwindle in the future, for sure."

With that, the dialogues ceased, leaving the figure to ponder the next steps in their intricate plan. As the holographic display continued to project the scene on the ship, the figure's eyes gleamed with anticipation, aware that this was just one piece of a much larger puzzle.

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Far away, inside the vast throne room, darkness enveloped the space, broken only by the faint glow of torches lining the walls. The air was heavy with an aura of power and malevolence, and a sense of anticipation hung in the stillness.

Seated upon the imposing throne, a figure of immense stature observed the holographic projection unfolding before them. Their dark skin contrasted sharply against the luminous glow emanating from the projection, their eyes reflecting a mix of boredom and disdain.

The figure had a cold and bored look on their face, exuding a unique and mysterious presence that commanded attention. They wore an intricately designed cloak adorned with symbols of ancient power and authority. As they watched the battle between the group of warriors and the boss unfold, a deep sigh escaped their lips.

"They are even weaker now," the figure muttered in a low, rumbling voice, the sound reverberating throughout the throne room. "This is boring."

With a flick of their hand, the holographic projection vanished, leaving the room once again in darkness. The figure reclined further into the throne, their thoughts consumed by a mixture of apathy and frustration.

"They are all but insignificant ants scurrying in the shadows," the figure mused, their voice filled with a sense of disdain. "It seems that the prophecy was wrong after all."