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His eyes stiffened awolf

"Da couldn’t tolerate us any longer&8221; Isaac could see a trio of Wizards charging down a stone path, flying over the path, but low to the ground, so they wouldn’t fall off due to the sweltering heat channels fros&8221; Two pairs of iave the roaring wolf in front of hilance

"You’re lucky I don’t want to clash with the Blazing King right now, Anomaly&8221;

"ROOOAAAR!&8221;

Aron didn’t respond otherwise as he charged, slicing out with another e layer of force bisected the air, shuffling forith a huge amount of momentum

Before the attack could land, however, Isaac’s forht as he retreated, retreating away from the field of battle at an incredible pace

"Where is he, Panon?&8221; Helena’s voice was cool and controlled, the picture of an elite female Reaver as she ordered her subordinate to answer her

The elderly Blood Wizard stood in front of her inside the courtyard they’d rented out, a pensive look on his face He had a calic he practiced

"Lady Helena, as soon as you left to take a walk outside, he had us preserve Probus’ body and then left with it i up intel about the Ascension Ruins and the Flame Empyrean Turtle that is about to appear&8221; The Wizard’s voice was tinged with a hint of confusion as he responded, shrugging

"The Ascension Ruins?&8221; Helena responded with confusion of her own, scratching her head

On the underside of her ar, red marks could be seen, like that of freshly healed skin

For those to appear on a Pseudo-King Class True Vaeneration and natural health, meant either the injury had been inflicted with the Power of Law involved, or carried enough force or repetition to leave a long-lasting mark

"Yes, Lady Helena We couldn’t ain

Helena waved him away as she walked towards the back of the courtyard, where the various private houses were located She walked into one of the s the group were staying

"Why the Ascension Ruins? Why did he take Probus’ body with hi?&8221; Helena’s voice was befuddled as she spoke, shaking her head She clenched her fists in determination as she whispered aloud,

"I will not lose you too, Trajan I will NOT&8221;

Fro, she withdrew the Capitoline Wolf Bracelet The entire bracelet had taken on a red sheen, with a few pale cracks appearing on the outer edges It vibrated alht

While this was a rare inheritance treasure, a powerful Artifact that carried with it huge enchantments, it could not be used infinitely Very feerful Artifacts were reusable, and those that ere prohibitively expensive and equally difficult to create

"I can use you twice more before you shatter… But what do I do now?&8221; She hts as she looked at the Artifact, trying to figure out what to do

Helena was standing in the entry hallway of the house, turning and facing the door she’d just shut The hallway led off into several s carpets and beds that were low to the ground The walls were decorated daintily, with landscape portraits of flowers and sunshine, a drastic change froure was currently looking out one of these doorways, a pair of tufted fox ears poking up

Clutched in the hand of this fox girl, a s al used by you as bait Everyone always uses me Every time Always&8221; Arial’s voice was a frail, broken whisper, so quiet that no one, no matter how keen their senses, would be able to hear it

As she finished speaking, she walked out of her doorway casually, her every step quiet and careful She began to walk down the hallway, headed directly for Helena, the dagger of pure, warht clutched behind her back

"I’o&8221;

"So what now?&8221; Trajan’s voice was rough as he looked at the Spatial Ring in his hand, holding it carefully

Inside it was the still corpse of Probus He’d had one of the Blood Wizards under Helena cast a Peace Sealing Spell, a type of Preservation Spell intended to keep a corpse in perfect condition Many Blood Magic Spells revolved around corpses and blood

According to Mello, if he wanted to save Probus, this was a necessity

Mello smiled as he looked at Trajan, his appearance covered back up by his hood and strips of cloth They were currently standing on the city wall of Toe city

"Lethis hand on the Vampire’s shoulder

"I was open and honest to you about who I am Like I told you after you joined me, I’m what your people call an ‘Ano his head

Trajan nodded back

"And us Ano his hand away as he looked out in the distance Mello’s vision in this fory, similar to Trajan’s own vision It hat allowed hi the Capitoline Wolf Bracelet

"You see, our souls are ones that have a special connection with Fate I’m sure you’ve heard some version of this froe events will happen, lucky occurrences will take place Things that should not normally happen… will happen&8221; Mello turned and looked back at Trajan briefly

Trajan nodded a second time, his usually talkative nature nowhere to be seen

"This connection is an odd one The fabric of reality noriant, floating rug&8221; Mello began to paint a picture to his new ally

"People with regular souls leave a shty or lucky leave a slightly larger i at those around the an i down on it in a few spots

"With us Anoe, fist-sized rock slauide and shape, perhaps not perfectly, but still with soree of control&8221; Mello s Heout

"I see&8221; Trajan htly at his blinded eyes

"Now… Iather not one, not two, not even three, but four Anoeneral location All at the same time Well, I only count now because my ‘Concentration’ is on this version of reider, a hint of exciteendary treasure trove is about to make an appearance A treasure trove left behind by a man who once had the power to rule the world if he so chose Afrom the world&8221; Mello’s eyes flashed

He then whispered another line so quietly Trajan almost couldn’t hear it

"A man who aining his corand collision in Fate will occur, the likes of which this world has never seen! Humans, Vampires, Shades, Anomalies The mix of characters is wild, and the results will show that!&8221; Mello’s eyes lit with an eager fervor as he spoke As he finished, his head whipped to the side, looking right at Trajan

"And in all that… A perfect opportunity for you will arise, my dear friend, to revive your dearest friend You simply must seize the moment It is as I said before It will be as easy as…&8221; Mello held up two fingers again

SNAP

"That&8221; He so Prepare yourself&8221; He nodded, looking back out into the distance, towards the ever-present Maght&8221;