Chapter 74: A Will’s Last Breath (2/2)
"Yeah, just thinking," I voiced as ht view of the city
"In any case, Virion is currently looking after her in your training rooaveso on ahead, because even I have not been updated on the situation Virion has not let anyone in, but I feel like you'd be an exception I must make a trip to The Council to inform them of what happened" Goodsky suddenly looked infinitely older as she mentioned The Council
"Is it okay for Grandpa Virion to not be present during the council ?" I asked
Director Goodsky shook her head before replying, "Virion is in no state to be bothered with this hter is currently unconscious And besides, hi there with Tess is the only reason Alduin and Merial can stand to be away frohter and remain with The Council"
"I see Okay, well I hope you keep me informed on this matter" I made my way to the door
"My only concern is that you may have to be a lot more involved this tih before a gust of wind enveloped her and whisked her away
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As Ithe elevator, Sylvie stirred from her sleep
'I feel Ma rooh a lot more than they should I don't kno I'd react if Tess were injured The only reason I felt it wasn't necessary to visit everyone else right aas because I assumed everyone would be safe
'I said, "I feel Mama!"' Sylvie thumped my forehead with her paw
"I know!" I waved her paay before turning iant double-door entrance that drew nearer
"Ouch" The skin underinside it wanted to co matters, I placed both my palms on the surface of the door and pushed it open
As soon as the door swung open, an unfaed forward in an atte felt like thousands of thorny vines as it coiled around s
"WHO'S TH… ARTHUR?" A from a particular focal point, I heard Grandpa Virion's husky voice boo on?" I yelled past the sound of what reainst a cliff
"God, a somewhat thankful for your cockroach-like tenacity, HAHA! Come over here, I need your help!" Still confused by as happening, I chose to ignore Gra etting stronger, and I felt hmana to shi+eld both Sylvie and I, IGrandpa Virion's hazy figure as a guide; each step felt like I was pushi+ng against a reinforced wall
"What in the… Tess?!" As I got closer, I could faintlyin front of Gramps—the source of this aura
When I finally reached Grandpa Virion, I winced fro, that seeood shape; his pale face was drenched in sweat as he tried his best to suppress the oppressive aura e from Tess to little avail
I took a closer look and what I saw made my eyes widen in surprise Tendrils of vines coure I assumed was Tess The thick dark aura made it hard for me to make out what it was until now
"How much time has passed on the outside, brat? I think I've been holding in this foul aura for a day or so since she caaveto her, Gra back when I was assion will
"Honestly, I'm not sure Typically, the purpose of assiradually withstand and control the beast will's power, but in this case, it see to worry that this beast's will is trying to take over Tess' body" Grandpa Virion's shaking voice was filled with unease
"How is that possible? I've never heard of so" My brows furrowed as I conte back to the mana beasts that had been corrupted by the black-horned demons
"I'ht've been mutated" Virion's hoarse voice indicated that he waspoint
I was ready to take over for Gra that was evidently growing more painful
It happened even before my hands touched the surface of the cocoon Tess was in
I could instantly recognize the sound of flesh tearing as I instinctively shi+fted e in time
"KYU!!!" 'PAPA!'
"OII, ARTHUR!"
Both Sylvie and Virion's voices soundedof my eardrums