Chapter 92: Back To The Capital

Chapter 92: Back To The Capital

Harpers Phantom appeared in front of her and threw itself into the incoming spikes. The last Iron lizard fought wildly as it swung its tail and knocked Aldis away but he was caught by a golden shield made by Clark. Randolph ran into the lizard and grabbed its leg before using all of his strength to lift it into the air. Amy rushed forward with her spear and stabbed into its underbelly repeatedly.

The Iron Lizard snapped its jaws at Randolph who rolled away just in time. Valerie fired several icicles at the lizard which made it turn away and focus on her, but it was hit by several arrows from Sarah, drawing its attention once more. Lance hacked away at its tail during the moment of its brief negligence, but it responded with another swing of its tail that hit a golden shield with great force and it shattered directly.

Clark shouted in a mixture of pain and exhaustion as he fell to his knees. It wasnt just Clark who was tired but everyone else who felt extreme fatigue, with the exception of Harper who underwent rigorous training with Averys cousins in addition to the abilities of her bloodline. She extended the bone scythe around the Iron lizard and held it on until it was thrashing around. Her phantom appeared under it and stabbed it with a pike before disappearing.

Amy! Harper shouted as she was tossed in the air.

Amy slipped under the Iron Lizard and stuck her metal arm into its open wound before channeling her demon flame. The Lizard shook before it stood completely still and then green flames burst from its mouth and eyes along with the putrid smell of burning flesh. Harper landed on the ground before sliding under the lizards body and holding it up.

Move, Amy! Harper yelled as she struggled to hold the massive creature.

Amy hurried from under it, but Harper thought she was too slow and kicked her in the back, sending her tumbling out before jumping backward and letting the body fall onto the floor.

The sound of heavy breathing overlapped and echoed throughout the cave. Harper wasted no time and began to cut off the spiked tips of the Iron Lizards tails before tying them to her belt. After some thinking, she removed two and tossed one over to Lances group and the other to Clark and Randolph.

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Lance and Aldis also showed interest in the topic, as two people unaffected by the Golden Aurora they were bound to be interested in ways to increase personal growth.

I received it after the Golden Aurora...Do you think Ive almost caught up to Ira in terms of strength? Randolph asked eagerly.

Before anyone could answer Harper began to giggle wildly, Caught up to Ira? She repeated the question and laughed again.

Harper used her foot to kick the dead lizard on the ground, You struggled to lift that Iron Lizard, Ira wouldve been able to throw it across the room without a problem.

Randolph made a surprised expression that turned into a sheepish grin with a dry laugh, W-Well, I didnt think it would be that easy.

Harper just frowned before turning away, the longer Ira was away the more irritable she became and Randolph just enhance that irritation.

She turned to Amy and Aldis before speaking, Lets go.

But Amy glanced at Clark before looking back at Harper. She wanted to hear his reason for not meeting her after so much time had passed, but Harper didnt appear to share the same feeling.

Aldis looked at Clark before he turned away, Come on, Amy.

Clark looked as if he wanted to say something but in the end, he was talked down by Randolph who patted him on the shoulder, Were bound to run into them again, just save whatever you have to say for that time.

Clark gave a subdued nod as he watched Amy and Aldis leave the cavern.

In the blink of an eye, three weeks passed and the Convoy was a day from the Capital. Spring had now fully arrived, so the journey was much easier and far quicker. Inside of a single carriage, Rhys was writing a letter. As to whom it was for? Ira was no doubt the recipient. The carriage shook and her hand slipped, causing her letter to be ruined. She crumpled the paper up and tossed it into a pile of similar paper balls. She began writing another but was obviously unsatisfied with it as she repeated the same actions and threw it to the side.

I have to admit, that is incredible.

Right? Ira showed a proud expression, Anyway, I can take you to the Valkyrie Hall if you want.

No, I still need time to consider the ritual youve suggested, Avery replied.

The ritual she was referring to was a method to gain some control over the Solar Force. Helion was the name of the sun in the Mortal Realm and the name of a God in a Divine Realm, which was obviously intentional. From what Ira gathered, it seemed that whatever happened to Helion, happened a long time ago. In fact, it was fair to say that whatever happened to Helion took place thousands if not hundreds of thousands of years ago, maybe even more than that.

It sounds pretty easy to me since the barrier is removed it shouldnt be that hard to connect with the sun, Ira shrugged.

Have you ever done it? Avery asked with an eye roll.

Well...no.

So what will you do if it is too strong for me to handle and I die?

That isnt funny, Avery, Iras smiled faded.

Youre right, I apologize. Avery placed a hand on Iras cheek. But it is dangerous without adequate preparation, wouldnt you agree?

...Yeah, but I cant really explain it any more than I already did, Ira said honestly. Although he wasnt sure, he assumed that if he spread the knowledge he received the recipient would experience the same pain he did. All Avery knew is that the ritual would allow her to draw power from the Sun.

I suppose if youre confident in it succeeding then Ill trust in your judgment.

Good, Ira nodded. He heard footsteps coming closer and turned to see Rhys approaching.

Hey, Rhys. Ira greeted.

Rhys nodded toward him and then to Avery after some brief hesitation before handing him a letter.

For me? Ira asked as he received it. This is a bit fancy, isnt it? Usually, you just write it down. He went was about to open the letter when Rhys shook her head.

What? I cant open it now? He asked.

Rhys nodded, indicating that she didnt want him to read it at the moment before grabbing her notepad and writing. [For when we reach the Capital.]

Hmm, if you say so. Ira stored the letter away with a shrug before he turned his attention back to Rhys. ...Wait a minute.

Iras gaze became one of scrutiny as he focused on Rhys eyes. They were slightly puffy and had a faint redness around them.

Ira continued to examine her before finally speaking, Somethings off with you, Rhys.

Rhys nearly jumped at Iras accurate statement, she tensed up but then broke into a muted laugh. If there was anyone able to read her mood it would be Ira and it reminded her of why she felt the way she did. She waved her hands and then made her way back to her own carriage.