Chapter 121: ...There Is A Moment Of Conflict

Chapter 121: ...There Is A Moment Of Conflict

The desert shook violently, but that wasnt exactly a new occurrence. A team tasked with surveying the area for any signs of the City-Eater didnt even seem affected by the earthquakes.

This is a fruitless effort. A Parvian man said as he looked at the endless desert. He tied his horse down to a temporary post and approached an old man.

That doesnt matter, its a task we were told to carry out and we shall do so. An older man with grey hair responded. Experience showed through the deep wrinkles on his face and he didnt seem to be bothered by the nature of the task.

Various teams were scattered in the desert and the past week of searching gave them nothing.

Hey, whats that, Old man? The younger of the two pointed at a greyish spike protruding from the ground.

Rock? Wait The Old man approached and touched the spike that didnt have the texture of any stone he knew of.

This almost seems like a horn or a bone. The Old man squinted at the shale-colored protrusion that was stood at three times the height of a normal person.

The ground shook again and after stumbling the man looked up to see that the sands were shifting again. Another spike began to slowly emerge from the sand and shortly after another. A loud rumbling accompanied it and soon the sands began to rise.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Move! The Old man began running back to the post to retrieve the horses.

The younger man was a bit slower and had only come to his senses when dozens of spikes were protruding from the ground.

Shit, wait for me! He yelled.

The old man untied his horse and led it toward him while trying to keep himself calm, Damn it, come on!

The younger man climbed onto his horse and urged it to run which it was more than happy to do.

Sinkholes and cracks appeared in the ground as it overturned causing the two men to panic even more. As they looked to the side they could see a different team further away being swallowed into the ground without a chance to scream.

Run, boy! If you value your life youll run! The old man yelled to his horse which was already running far past what its heart could endure.

The earth below them continued to break and shatter threatening to engulf the two. They ran for minutes before the shaking subsided and they were finally clear, but they continued on after that. They were still a day away from the outpost which was set up a half a day away from where they currently were.

A giant cloud of sand obscured their vision from where the source of the quake started.

Easy, easy, calm down! The old man attempted to calm his horse, but it was a miracle that it was still standing. The younger man fared no better as his horse was already on the ground, foaming at the mouth. Eventually, the remaining horse also fell to the ground and died soon after from overexertion.

There was a knock at the door and Casey soon entered before quietly closing it behind her.

Theyve found the so-called City-Eater. Casey smiled as she looked at Ira, the real City-Eater, showing no concern.

Is that so? Was it perhaps a dragon? Avery asked.

No, It was said to be the bigger than a mountain. The King even sent someone to request our help.

Whats happening now? Ira asked softly as his interest spiked.

When he recalled seeing the Wolf before he entered the Void, its form was around 1000 feet tall. Hearing that there was a beast taller than that didnt really surprise him. He was aware the Wolf could choose its size because he did the same to actually eat the entire city. Though doing it caused him quite a lot of backlash and he wouldnt do it again until the last sigil was fully removed.

It was said to still be contained within the ground but no one is wasting any time. They practically begged if we, more specifically you, could come to assist them. My mother and I will go along with a few of my sisters and nieces. Casey said.

Ill go then...but after Raveria wakes up. Ira smiled as he looked at the small girl resting on him.

Im coming with you, Avery interjected.

Whos going to watch Raveria? Ira asked seriously.

Why not bring her with us? Casey suggested much to the clear rejection of Iras eyes.

Not to the actual battle. We can set Valkyries at a safe distance and create defensive arrays just in case. Its better than leaving the inexperienced Valkyries to watch over her while both of you are gone. Casey explained as she watched the building aggression in Iras eyes disappear as he began to consider it.

Nothing can happen to her while the Sun is up, Ira. Avery stated confidently.

I dont think its a good idea. Ira wanted to refuse, but if both he and Avery left Raveria would become distraught which had the potential for major consequences.

Well, we still have time to decide. If you come with something better in the meantime Ill agree to it, but the creature in the Desert poses a threat to all of us so we have to get rid of it. Casey spoke with a clear seriousness.

As she left, Ira realized it would be dangerous to Raveria if it turned out the monster was hard to kill. Both he and Avery needed to be there to increase the chances of winning against it. Then there was the fact he could consume its blood and grow stronger.

Ira slowly sat up and placed Raveria on the bed which caused her to open her eyes to look at him.

Daa. Raveria gave a tired smile before falling to sleep again.

Ira smoothed out her lengthy black hair and kissed her on the cheek while thinking of a good compromise where his daughter's safety was assured. As of that moment, bringing her near the site of the battle was the worst possible decision.