Chapter 235: 100 Versus 1

Chapter 235: 100 Versus 1

In the eternally dark sky of the Dark Elf Empire, A sudden light shined upon the city and plummeted toward the Valkyrie Fortress before anyone could actually act to stop it.

The strengthened walls of the fortress were no match for whatever crashed into it. It was only after the object burst through the fortress walls did it stop after landing in a garden deep within the structure.

...

Kara opened her eyes, awoken by the sudden shock, and found flowers taking up her vision.

Damn it, Ira! Kara shouted as she realized Ira sent her away.

She coughed a few times before sitting up only to find dozens of weapons pointed toward her. Women dressed in dark red armor surrounded her on all sides while a beautiful raven-haired woman wearing black armor stood a few feet away from her. Her silver eyes showed hostility as she watched Kara, she held a sword and shield that shined with a molten red glow.

You Kara felt there was familiarity in the womans features.

Why did you say that name? Avery asked, pointing her sword at Kara.

Kara observed Avery for a few moments before noticing two women wearing black veils who stood in the background. It felt like there shouldnt have been anything too eye-catching about them but the more she looked at them, the more they stuck out.

Answer me! Avery shouted, drawing Karas attention once more.

Kara furrowed her brows as she felt something was familiar with the situation. Once she recalled how she pointed her own sword at Ira, she gave a wry smile. It made sense for Avery not to recognize her since her hair was silver and the situation was too distracting for anyone to instantly recognize Karas face.

Theres no need to worry Kara slowly stood up, her silver wings spread open with a powerful gust of wind. I am a Valkyrie...It seems as if youre all my descendants.

Kara surveyed the Valkyries surrounding her and then changed her words. No, it seems only some of you are my descendants.

If Ira described you correctly, you must be Avery. Kara turned her gaze to Avery.

Avery showed a look of confusion before she slowly lowered her sword. Who are you?

Is there a need to ask that when-

It cant be...Mother?! Laurens shaken voice interrupted Kara.

Lauren?! Kara ignored everything else and went straight for her daughter.

Its you...Mother, youre alive! Lauren found herself unable to keep the composure that usually couldnt be shaken by anything.

The two hugged each other tightly while showing smiles of pure happiness.

Avery finally understood who Kara was by her Grandmothers reaction and sheathed her sword.

After the Lauren and Kara separated, Avery spoke to Kara.

The moment we all needed to gather in order to defeat the Avarus.

You all do not know, but this Avarus is nothing like Indras...Hes far worse and if we do not deal with him soon we will all suffer the same fate as the ones who fell to him so far.

Why not bargain with him?

He doesnt want anything other than our deaths, thats why.

Fool, even if we did try to appease him, his desires would only grow and hed demand more.

That would buy us time and we could form a plan to completely deal with him.

If he even agreed in the first place, that is. He will attack the first person who makes him an offer.

Enough, Xandes said.

His composed voice brought all arguments to a close. He looked at the hundreds of God who grew more unhinged with each passing moment.

Weve had a chance observe his power and gain a slight understanding of its nature. First, we will isolate the area he is in. Divine seals need to be placed around him to prevent his escape. After that, attack from a distance and do not let him approach under any circumstances. The initial fight was a terrible failure and it is clear that a few dozen Gods arent enough to properly deal with him. I suspect that at least one hundred Gods will be needed to deal with him and even that might just barely be enough. Thats why I will give you something incredibly useful.

As Xandes finished speaking, several Gods descended from the sky carrying a golden box. They opened it and a beautiful crystal arrow with an iridescent shine was revealed. It had an astounding effect on the Gods as they could feel the power radiating from it.

That cant be it! A God shouted in pure awe.

This is an Origin Arrow. Xandes closed the box. Only a God with a divinity centered around archery is fit to use this.

I will!

No one has a better shot than me!

Wrong, I have to be the one to use it!

The Gods who used bows began to compete much to Xandes delight. He needed to test the effects of a weapon refined from the Origin Realm and using it on Ira was the best method. Shooting the arrow at anything else would just be wasteful in his mind.

We will all decide on who uses it. You should know that there will only be one chance and if the Avarus escapes he will grow stronger.

The bickering Gods went silent at the responsibility that would be thrust upon them. If Ira wasnt hit by the arrow a great opportunity would pass by and they would be the ones held accountable. It was a difficult role and only a few Gods still showed intentions of receiving the arrow.

After a period of deliberation, the Gods nominated an Archery God who fitting wore a wolfs pelt over his armor.

With a new plan formed, one hundred Gods departed under Xandes watch. He didnt care whether or not they lived or died, only if the Origin Arrow worked. Knowing how much damage could be done to Ira was his highest priority. If it ended up succeeding and Ira was captured, it would be better than he expected but he knew that was unlikely to occur.

As soon as the Gods were out of his sight, Xandes eagerly retreated to the Origin Realm.