Chapter 257

Chapter 257

If he thought about it, the timing couldnt have been more perfect than now. The main quest had been completed and Lumens recovery was just around the corner. It was a short rest period before executing future plans. After now, he would spend significantly less time alone.

Yeah, you bastard. Thank you for your thoughtful appearance. Yôur favorite stories on n/o/(v)e/lbin(.)com

Youve helped me save time and be more efficient. He could have shed tears of gratitude. Cadel rolled his eyes nervously in the pitch-black room.

I cant see anything, let alone any sign of Yozen. Its like a darkroom.

At first glance, it seemed like the space of nothingness, but it was definitely different from that. What surrounded him was more like a melted shadow than complete darkness. Every time he took a small step, there was a sloshing sound, and perhaps because of his mood, it was strangely difficult to breathe. He felt like he was underwater.

Its shrouded in dark energy, but the furniture is still there.

When he stretched out his hand, he could clearly feel the texture of the bed or table. So, even though his sense of reality was a little off, it was still like he was in the room. The reason this place was covered with dark energy was probably because of his subordinates.

Is it to block this place from the outside world? Van will be back soon. If I dont deal with it quickly, its going to be a mess.

He hadnt warned anyone about the fight with Yozen. It was obvious how his subordinates would react to their commanders sudden isolation. The last thing he wanted was for there to be a commotion, so Cadel took small steps forward, strengthening the wind barrier around him.

You arrived earlier than expected, Yozen. You must have organized your thoughts pretty quickly.

Since the originally unknown man was buried in his own dark energy, I had to find out his location at least by his voice. With that intention, he gently tried to induce an answer, but Yozen was having none of it.

!

The dark energy of the floor, which had spread like a thick liquid, spiked up like thick awls exactly where Cadel stood. The awls rose up one after another as if following Cadels hastily retreating steps.

This crazy!

Cade broke out in a cold sweat at the sight of the murderous dark energy that kept coming at him. The slightest nudge caused cracks to appear in the barrier, forcing him to constantly channel his mana while dodging.

The awls stopped attacking only after Cadel was backed up against the wall with nowhere to retreat. Cadel swallowed dryly, staring at the awl as it stood upright in front of him.

Im afraid Im not going to make it out alive if I get pierced by that.

Wouldnt it be okay to say that the attack was prevented at this point? With a simple breeze, he pulled himself out from between the awl and the wall.

The whole room is like a trap made by Yozen. I cant stay long.

The shallow trick of inferring location through voice didnt work. If Yozen was serious about attacking him, he had to respond sincerely as well.

It was a strange sensation that Cadel couldnt describe. He could feel the murderous intention in his bones, and his skin tingled where it touched the dark energy as if someone had dug their fingernails into it and scratched. Cadels expression hardened as he realized that the dark energy would not come off, no matter how hard he tried.

Most of Yozens techniques are based on dark energy, and when you have dark energy all over you, its like you have blades everywhere.

Failure to shake it off would inevitably lead to defeat. No, first of all, if Yozen really wanted to harm Cadel, he would be seriously injured at the very least. They had just saved Lumens life and now their commander might be in a coma. Cadel couldnt let such a tragedy happen. Even if it left a scar on his body, he had no choice but to tear off the dark energy that clung to him.

Determined, Cadel summoned his fire mana and tried to channel the flames into the dark energy that surrounded him.

I dont mean to hurt you.

The dark energy that had bound him flowed like water in an instant, and it took the form of Yozen once more. He touched the back of Cadels flaming hand lightly, closing the distance between them. Then he bent his head toward Cadels wary face. Above the flickering flames, shadows appeared on the white bandage covering his eyes and the neatly raised corners of his mouth.

I just wanted you to prove yourself strong.

I havent been hit by your attack yet.

You were about to get hit.

So. Are you saying Im not worth hearing your answer?

Yozens head tilted at the sharp question. He didnt answer, only smiled. Cadels eyes narrowed at the unreadable demeanor.

I cant help but wonder. If youre going to be the sole judge of this, I might as well blow up the whole place to prove Im strong.

That would hurt people nearby.

Ill do whatever it takes to keep them safe. What do you want me to do to prove it?

Are you bluffing?

Cadel snorted softly at the non-malicious question, then took another step closer, already close enough. Staring into Yozens face, almost touching, Cadel raised his index finger and lightly lifted the tip of his chin.

Looks like youre covering your eyes properly. Or maybe you were too focused on what I was saying.

The corner of Yozens mouth twitched slightly at the voice mixed with laughter. Removing his fingers, Cadel raised his other hand and waved it in front of Yozens eyes. A flame that had not yet been extinguished fluttered along with the movement.

And the flames, from the moment the first fireball was fired, had been burning the dark room without a sound. Dark energy dripped down the perfectly licked flame, and the hidden appearance of the room began to be revealed.

Cadel, who had taken up his pace again and put some distance between them, chirped at the halted Yozen.

Can you answer me before your dark energy burns out? It looks like my subordinates will attack in a little while.