Chapter 91: A Minor Injury

Chapter 91: A Minor Injury

Rhys arrived in front of a small lake and removed her mask before cupping her hands and gathering water. She splashed the water on her face and looked at her reflection on its surface. Her scars had always been a sort of sore spot for her, the reason had less to do with her appearance and more to do with her abilities. She thought back to the day she discovered them, it was the most painful day of her life, both emotionally and physically.

Rhys reached toward the water until she noticed it slightly rippled. She looked up and the head of a tall black wolf greeted her.

Rhys lips parted as she jumped backward and put her mask on. Without hesitation she drew her rapier and channeled lightning through it, striking the Wolf right between its eyes.

...Thats no way to greet a friend, The Wolf said as it burst into black mist that obscured its form.

Rhys realized that the black mist was familiar to her and sheathed her rapier. When the mist cleared, it revealed Iras bloody form in tattered clothes.

Did I scare you? Ira asked as he fell.

Rhys opened her mouth in shock and rushed over to support him.

Sorry, moving in that form was a bit easier since my regeneration is a bit slow, Ira said with a laugh. Since Ira literally ripped pieces of his flesh off of his body for hours it was no surprise his regeneration began to slow. It was at the point where a few pastries wouldnt change much.

Rhys ignored the blood that began to transfer over to her clothes and looked at Iras pale and sickly face with an expression that demanded answers.

Ira heard her brows furrow and smiled, I did it to myself if thats what you were wondering. As for how or why? Thats a really long story.

Rhys looked to be angry with Ira for some reason, but she couldnt express it with anything other than a scowl.

Could you lead me to Avery? I think I might actually bleed to death if she doesnt heal me, Ira said as he ignored her gaze.

Rhys looked at the blood pooling beneath his feet and realized that it was a serious injury so she decided to hold off on her anger for some other time and led Ira to the Fourth Princes campsite.

Randolph, Clark, Lance, Sarah, and Valerie made their way deeper into a tunnel and finally began to notice something was off.

You hear that? Randolph asked.

No Clark was about to shake his head but heard a distinct sound, Wait, I hear it.

I can also hear it, Lance said as he drew his sword.

It was no mistaking it, there was the sound of someone fighting deeper in the tunnel. Rather than voices, the only thing they could hear was the clashing of metal.

Come on! Randolph said as he sprinted into forward, with Clark trailing behind him.

Hold on, you dont know whats down there! Lance called out, but Randolph was faster than he imagined.

Lets go, Lance said to Sarah and Valerie who readied themselves in response.

Randolph sprinted into a spacious intersection in the caverns, right as he entered a phantom blue chain appeared in front of him and tripped him, causing him to fly forward and crash into the soil.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Ah! Randolph shouted as attempted to stand up but several spectral hands emerged from the ground and held him in place. He struggled before he grunted and slowly raised himself. The ghost-like hands eventually snapped and Randolph was freed, he stood up but a bone chain wrapped itself around his neck.

Dont move, A childish voice called out from in front of him. Part of the cave wall faded away and revealed an adolescent girl with fluorescent pale blue hair with black roots. She had three black dots above one another between her eyebrows and pale blue eyes that reminded one of a lich. There was also the full set of ivory armor that looked to be made out of bone covering her body.

Randolph looked at her with a strange expression before he noticed the other two had her side. A handsome young man with dark raven colored hair holding two swords and a girl with brown hair with green eyes next to him holding a spear. Of course, the most eye-catching feature about the girl was her metal arm. It was obvious that the hidden trio was none other than Harper, Aldis, and Amy.

Is this a trap? Randolph asked cautiously. He had heard of people being murdered in by fellow mercenaries but didnt think he would be that unfortunate.

No, You shouldnt have run in so fast, Harper recalled the bone-chain to her side and sized up Randolph. He broke the phantom hands which meant he didnt have normal strength, but Harper could see he was very inexperienced. She turned toward the tunnel Randolph emerged from when she heard multiple footsteps.

Whos with you? She asked as she ran her hand over her metal baton.

Annoying, Harper said as she looked at the four Iron Lizards that approached with a low hiss.

Inside of a large carriage, Avery and Rhys were standing over Ira.

Avery looked at Iras current appearance, tattered clothes, numerous open wounds that were repairing themselves at an uncharacteristically slow pace, and a pale sickly color that tinted his skin. While tattered clothes and wounds were nothing new, Avery had never seen Ira look as if he was suffering from blood loss.

How did this happen? Avery asked, ignoring Rhys who stood to the side with a worried expression.

The book had a few surprises for me but I found something good for you so it's not completely bad, Ira said with a bright smile that didnt match his current condition.

Rhys narrowed her eyes in confusion when Ira mentioned a book, but no one seemed keen on explaining it to her so she could only try to figure it out for herself.

Avery placed a layer of Phoenix fire on top of Ira, and it seemed to slowly start working. It was lucky that Iras flame resistance didnt apply to the healing properties of the Phoenix.

What happened exactly? Avery asked as she carefully healed him.

Ill tell you later, preferably after all the bleeding stops, Ira said as he closed his eyes, Im kind of tired too.

Rhys panicked as she grabbed her notepad and began writing before she held it above Iras head, [Isnt this the most dangerous time to sleep?]

Ira opened his eyes and shook his head, Its not like Ill die with Avery healing me.

Rhys looked to Avery for confirmation and received it in the form of a nod. She moved away and huffed a sigh of relief.

Avery then focused on healing Ira while being completely perplexed by his wounds. A few areas bones were exposed and his vital organs were either missing or heavily damaged. She thought to herself and decided that if that was the price Ira had to pay for her to grow, shed rather stay at her current level. It was far too dangerous for Ira to end up in such a state.

Of course, Ira had totally different thoughts. While he wouldnt go looking for something on the same level as the knowledge of Helion, he wouldnt be scared of using Black Book that easily. In Iras point of view, the only reason he ended up in his current state was his intention was to find the strongest thing he could for Avery.

A while later, Ira was back to normal condition, or at least he wasnt in any danger of bleeding to death. Just one look at him and anyone could see that he was exhausted.

That was dangerous, Ira. Avery berated Ira as she recalled her flames.

Yeah, but it was worth it,

I remained unconvinced, Avery said unmovingly.

Ira slowly sat up and looked at Rhys, Ill get something for you too, dont worry.

Rhys shook her head and scribbled on her notepad, [I dont want it if it makes you end up like that again.]

Ira looked at the notepad and then to Rhys before shrugging, Too bad you dont have a choice.

He clapped his hands once and stood up, Alright, Ill be back.

Where are you going? Avery asked.

To the river, I have to wash all the blood off Ira explained before looking at Rhys, No peeking.

In response, she grew embarrassed while thinking back to the time he ingested the Dragons Blood and his body needed to be cooled.

Ill come with you, Avery said as she followed right behind him.

Ira smiled cheerfully before opening the carriage door and stepping out.