Chapter Six Hundred And Fifty Five – 655

Chapter Six Hundred And Fifty Five – 655

Aw man, Im stuck. Chitin groaned, buckling under the weight of Pits huge new Body. Whyd they make these doors so narrow?

Felix shrugged. I told you. Want me to break it?

Ah, hold on! I made that when you were a LOT smaller, Beef said, lifting his hands. Brown-green Mana flowed from his palms and into the hut. It softened and shifted, folding over itself until the doorway was big enough for Pit to squeeze through.

He stepped out and stretched. Four wings shot out for the first time, unveiling their absolutely massive size. It was like a shadow had crossed over the three moons in the sky, darkening the camp and all the people in it.

Shit. Youre a tank, Beef said, eyes wide and mouth open. Your wingspans gotta be like fifty feet.

They are beautiful, Vess said. Those colors running through your plumage are so vivid.

Evie crouched low to inspect Pits feet. Look at those paws! You look like you could take on a whole army by yourself.

Pit preened under the attention and Felix indulged in a proud smile. Hed worked hard for that Evolution and earned every bit of his reward.

Felix walked over to Laur and Tzfell, who were standing further back than the others. Chanters.

Autarch. Im glad to see youre feeling much better now.

Mhm. Finally got a weight off my chest. Felix noticed that many of their injuries were gone or significantly smaller. How long was I out?

Two days, Laur said.

Felix ran his hand through his hair. No sign of pursuit?

From the Master Tier monsters, the Dwarves, or the armies of the Pathless? Tzfell asked.

Surprise me.

No signs on any front. Yintarion and Evie have been regularly scouting the area, and Chanter Laurs wards have kept us hidden. We are safe.

Felix grunted. For now. Personally Ill feel better when we get moving. A glimmer of gold caught Felixs eye as Yin flew by, straight toward Pit.

You have grown mighty, young one. Yintarion swam through the air, his long golden body undulating as if through water. He eyed Pit up and down, lingering on his wings. A powerful Body to suit a powerful new Evolution. What is it called?

Pit pushed out his chest. Primordial Storm Tyrant.

Primordial, of course. You and your Companion both carry their lineage. Tyrant, though, is not a term I have heard since losing my kin. I once knew a Dragon that had taken an Evolution to become a Flame Tyrant. She was incredibly powerful.

Wait til you see what I can do.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

Oh?

Watch this. Mantle of the Stormlord! Pits huge body was once again covered in that swirling blue-green light, but now it arced dangerously between his spread wings. Felix was surprised to find that the flicker of it was soothing to him; like white noise, or whale sounds. Pit waggled his feathered brows, his crest rising. Eh? What do ya think?

Evie applauded and Vess smiled wide. Even Yintarion gave an appreciative growl.

Thats so cool! Beef said. Can I touch it?

Beef, stop! Hallow warned him, seconds before Felix could. The Homunculus unwrapped from Beefs chest to stare at the Minotaur. Dont touch the glowing Chimera.

That soundugh. Archie held his head, pressing his fingers to his temples. Just looking at it is giving me a headache.

He saw nothing but wind and rustling pines.

What he did find was Archie, sitting atop a large boulder, watching everyone else. His arm was back in a sling and his face was covered in bruises, but his injuries didnt stop him from tumbling a dagger across the knuckles of his good hand.

I didnt get a chance to thank you before, Felix said, causing the Delven to nearly drop his knife.

Christ, Felix, he said, clutching at his chest. That turned into a pained wince as the movement pulled at his shoulder. Someone your size shouldnt move so quiet. Maybe start wearing a bell.

And miss out on all the great reactions?

Ha-ha. Yes. Archie fixed his jacket needlessly, straightening the collar. Thank you for what?

Hm? Oh, for keeping the Dire Bethir off me. Vess told me what you did. Jumping on a monster that strong was very dumb and very brave. So, thank you.

Archie fiddled with the brass buttons on his coat. Youre ah, youre welcome. I guess.

Felix frowned, staring at the guys bandaged shoulder. A faint golden glow pulsed from beneath. That still hurts right?

My wound from that bitchs knife? It does. I mean, its not anything I cant handle, but your Dwarf friend cant heal it. Archie shrugged, his attempt at nonchalance ruined by a grimace of pain. Just living with it now.

Maybe I can fix that, Felix said. You mind?

Archie watched him nervously as Felix dragged his claw across Archies bandage. The dressing split, cut easily by his talons, and revealed an inflamed wound covered in glowing lines of golden light. A magical infection. Same as Harn.

Uh, whatre you gonna do?

I should be able to take away the Pathless influence. Those lines of gold, there. Hopefully itll let it heal normally after that.

In that case, go ahead. I havent been able to get a good nights sleep since that fight.

Hunger? You up for eating some Pathless magic?

Yes.

Chthonic Tribute!

Since digesting the Superior Elementals power, Hungers capacity had returned with a vengeance. Shed proven that in Pits core space. Avet couldnt stop them from eating pieces of his power, and neither would the Coward in White.

A stubborn Will opposed Felix for a moment, but he tore right through it before it could muster up a significant challenge. The golden light in Archies flesh streamed out of him, spiraling into Felixs open mouth and vanishing. It was over in seconds, and the Delven thief was left with a simple, half-healed wound without a trace of inflammation.

Whoa. You ate it. Archie tested his arm. He winced, but seemed to be surprised. It barely hurts at all. You did it.

I did. Looks like without the Pathless influence, your wound is gonna heal up just finebut you should go talk to Tzfell, just to be sure.

Not a bad idea, Archie begrudgingly agreed. Though I gotta admit, Im not a fan of Dwarves after all my time here. Buncha backstabbin cheats.

Tzfell is trustworthy.

Thats what everyone says, before theyre betrayed.

With a faint buzzing sound, Archie fell through the boulder and emerged down at ground level. Offering Felix a cocky smirk, he waltzed off, heading toward the Chanters.

Mm. Delicious.

Save room for dessert. He flared his Perception, flagging the location of all his friends until he found the one he was looking for. He was asleep, bundled up in a separate chitin hut of his own. Weve got one more task tonight.