Chapter 140: A Fair Offer

Chapter 140: A Fair Offer

Lauren descended onto a lone craggy island that showed no signs of life. She entered a perfectly carved out cave and found herself in a center room with several other tunnels leading to different areas. She decided to check each and found nothing out of the ordinary except a few miscellaneous items until she entered the last pathway and found another crystal coffin.

Ustia. Lauren approached and opened the coffin before moving a few feet back.

It was silent for a time until Ustia sat up abruptly while taking deep breaths.

Where are they? Ustia asked coldly as she climbed out of the coffin.

Dead, Lauren answered.

...Ira killed them? Ustias anger somewhat fell as she had no target to take it out on.

Lauren nodded in reply to her inquiry before speaking, Were going to get him.

What do you mean? Ustia voiced her confusion.

That psychic, Gicae, he took Ira toward the Storm Wall when we saw him last.

Then...Theres no way Ira couldve survived. Ustia said bitterly.

Hes alive.

How do you know? Ustia questioned.

Avery said it was so and I doubt hed be one to die so easily while his daughter is waiting. Lauren placed her complete trust in the feelings of Avery and Raveria.

Daughter?

Its no secret now but that was the reason for our added protection over the Hall. Anyway, I need you to lead me to where the Storm Wall is. Lauren showed her determination in retrieving Ira.

...I understand but Im coming with you.

That shouldnt be a problem. Lauren agreed.

Inside the palace of the Underground City, Rhys found herself in a strange situation...Well, it was more discomforting than strange. Cold-faced Valkyries stood guard around her. It was a hard adjustment to say the least but she could understand why they were present. There was a knock at the door and then a Dark Elf carrying a plate entered.

Rhys looked shocked at the person entering and stood up to bow but she was immediately stopped.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

He began walking forward but then made an abrupt turn into a sidestreet.

Did he discover us? A male vulpes narrowed his eyes.

Doubtful. Werent you the one who found him first? Besides weve been following him all day and he hasnt noticed. I dont even think he's the one were looking for. Another male vulpes crouching next to him answered.

The two were dressed in dark clothes and were hidden atop a nearby roof.

...Then should we follow him?

Although hes the closest person weve seen all day, the only thing hes done is steal pastries. I cant see how hes the one were looking for but weve already received instructions.

Alright, lets go.

Wait. A voice interrupted.

Ira appeared behind the two of them with a friendly smile on his face, Could you tell me why youre looking for me? Also, no lies please.

The two were silent as if weighing the choices they had in their head and then one of them spoke.

Weve been told to reach out to you in order to see if youre willing to help with our cause.

Your cause? Ira chuckled.

Yes, we seek to topple those pretending to be Gods and gain freedom for everyone forced into subservience. A fervor filled the eyes of the Vulpes.

And then what? Ira asked.

What do you mean? Well build from there.

Ira shook his head as he realized the unrealistic nature of the entire movement. It was more likely for it to collapse on itself than it was to lead to a brighter future.

If you can find all the Lares connected to a man named Gicae, Ill help you out a bit. Ill be in this city for another day or so, so give me answer quickly. Ira gave them his conditions before he vanished from sight.

They were speechless at Iras ability to teleport without any signs of magic but after a few moments they calmed down.

...Who is Gicae? The Vulpes were clueless but decided to report back immediately.

If it was a reasonable request then there was no reason for the leaders of the Uprising to deny it. In fact, it shouldnt even be that difficult considering that the Lares had a lifespan of more than a thousand years.