Chapter 123: Calm Before The Storm

Chapter 123: Calm Before The Storm

In a blistering desert, there were hundreds of tents set up for the soldiers who were expecting a long battle. Further away, the Dark Elves set up their own tents and the most magnificent one was a huge tent surrounded by colors of red and black. The tent itself stood alone with soldiers of the Dark Elf Empire keeping a respectful yet cautious distance from it.

Inside the tent was nothing but a wooden door centered in the middle. Suddenly, the door opened revealing a stone hallway and a group of Valkyries who began to exit.

There are no words to describe how impressive this is, Lauren said as she stepped out.

It was unknown where Ira found a door, but he had done exactly as he said and linked two different spaces. Of course, there were concerns about security so several Valkyries were left guarding either side of the doorway in order to make sure no one would intrude.

I agree, Casey said as removed her helmet and held it close to her.

Speaking of, where is that husband of yours, Avery? Judith asked while letting a two-handed maul rest on her shoulder.

Since forging the weapons for Avery, she still had yet to produce a reason as to why she changed them. She could barely remember the process of their creation and could only recall the overwhelming urge to create a sword and shield instead. God Steel was always a mysterious metal and once it was affected by Averys divinity its shape was already predetermined. The influence of divine power wasnt something the Valkyries could overcome even with their resistance to mental debilitations.

There are certain things I told him to deal with before he came back, Avery replied as she looked around the camp.

Far off in the distance, a blur of a giant creature could be seen, but there was no real sense of panic since the Behemoth had been trapped for the past few days.

A few dozen feet away from the command tent, Ira was helping Harper, Rhys, Amy, and Aldis get settled. With the exception of Rhys, the others wouldnt normally be allowed to participate in the battle. Amy was the most hopeful seeing as her demon flames would grow from burning away corpses of powerful enemies. Although it was unknown as to whether or not her flames were even strong enough to burn its thick hide.

You all wont have much to do except watch everyone else fight. If you want, you can fire some catapults or something but you three shouldnt get too close. Ira pointed to Aldis, Amy, and Harper.

Wheres Raveria? Harper asked impatiently.

Go to the central tent if you want to see her and if the Valkyries try to stop you tell them I said it's ok. Ill stop by there before the fight starts anyway. Ira tapped Harper on the shoulder before watching her run away with excitement.

I wonder if it would be a bad time to spar with one of my cousins. Aldis contemplated.

We still have some time until it starts so you should. Ira shrugged.

You think thats really a good idea? Amy asked.

Better now than never, but just let me know what happens next, Im going to Rhys tent. Ira waved while leaving behind a dumbfounded Rhys.

Rhys blinked a few times before following behind him while Amy and Aldis seemed a little flustered at the implications behind the statement.

Rhys caught up to Ira who didnt seem to be lying about his destination. He followed her scent so there was no need for directions. She held a questioning look on her face, but Ira just laughed.

You know why were going there. Ira said as they continued their trek through the sand and past Dark Elf Empire soldiers who constantly bowed while whispering Praise the Keeper.

Rhys complexion went flush as her heartbeat increased, it was clear she was nervous and even a little excited but a question went through her mind which caused her thoughts to become complicated.

Wait, Raveria. Harper chased after the little girl only to see Ira.

Harpuh. Raveira pointed to Harper and then looked at Ira.

Yeah, thats aunt Harper. Ira smiled brightly.

Each and every word of Raverias might as well have been gold to him since he nearly burst in excitement each time she spoke. It was important to remember that she was barely two months old and was already on the level of a kid at least three years older than her.

Avery stepped out of the garden with set of grey robes on, but that was just her formless armor in a different state.

Im going to take a bath, Raveria. Ira smiled as he hugged her before moving away.

Baff, Raveria repeated.

"Raveria and I will come with you, Ill help you wash off, Avery said as picked up the black-haired toddler.

You go back, Harper, but Ill let you watch Raveria when the fighting starts. Ira ruffled her hair.

Harper looked at Raveria with clear unwillingness but still left without a fuss.

Averys room had a set of wooden double doors and one led to the desert due to Ira connecting the two spaces, while the other led to the hallway outside of her room. It was clear as to which one they used after they traveled through a hallway before arriving at a bath.

Raveria played in a tub filled with bubbles and floating toys, while Ira sat in a larger porcelain tub and Avery rolled her sleeves up and wiped his body with a damp cloth.

Its done? Avery inquired.

Yeah, Ira answered without any enthusiasm. Although his mood seemed lukewarm, Ira wouldnt treat Rhys any different. Well, there would be an increased protectiveness over the potential mother of his child, but that was a given.

Avery wiped his shoulders and planted a kiss on his neck before continuing to wipe him.

After all of this is done I want another child, Avery whispered into his ear which caused Ira to laugh.

If Raveria can alter time then I wonder what our next kid could do. Ira smiled.

Once Avery reached a certain point in the growth of her divinity, she would be able to bestow parts of it into her children which would further increase their strength.

WaitIll need to make a sigil for you. Ira said as his eyes widened in realization before continuing, If your divinity grows too much youll ascend.

Avery raised his hand and examined the sigil of a black wolf chasing its tail on the back of it, After you kill that monster in the desert and use your genetic mutation theres a chance youll ascend if you dont replace the last sigil?

Yeah, but even if I do Ill come back immediately, Ira said without any worry.

After he gained more control over the Void he would become quite a problem, but it meant he could prevent his own ascension and stay with his family longer. It was an incredible luxury for one to decide the time they would enter the Divine Realm and it was also a huge taboo. Unknown to Ira, he had already broken a number of rules that were actively contributing to some sort of Divine Intervention. Luckily, he still had many to go before anything happened so he was safe to enjoy time with his family for the time being.