Chapter 86: Elven Kingdom (2/2)

[Wind Barrier]

The debris uards but even with mentation around their bodies, it wouldn't have been a pretty sight

I keptface of Guard Nuaze back and forth between me and the wind barrier

All of a sudden, a fae of the explosion site, landing just next to us

"You guys alright down Ah! Arthur, good to see you again, brat! Sorry for this, but you're going to need to give me a hand" As Grandpa Virion returned his focus to the site of the explosion, I dispersedon? Was there an intruder?"

"Bah! You think I'd be having this much trouble if it was just an intruder?" Virion clicked his tongue in frustration

"Then who—"

Another explosion sounded fro!! I can't control i~~~~t!"

Out froiant hole in the reen tendrilsit hit

Of course

I couldn't help but curse under my breath I initially blamed Windsom since he was supposed to have cured her of the beast will that was trying to take over her body; paying attention, however, since Tess was still conscious and quite rowdy, I deduced that she most likely couldn't control the mana she released even while awake and aware

"Tch That aura is pretty frightening Those tentacle-like vines protect Tess as well as attacks anything within its range Even if I try cutting it, more tendrils take its place Brat, I'll support you from the back Try to reach Tess;other than assassinating and right noe need a way to overpower this aura"

I gave Virion an affir more mana around me

"Elder Virion We can assist as well! Please instruct us on—"

"No! You guys would be useless against her Just clear the area and make sure no one co back

I took a peek at the baffled guards When I checked their mana core levels earlier, they seee, which would be considered top tier considering their ages

"But Elder, the child is—"

"Go Now! I don't have tirowled

These elites that were probably never called useless in their livesatthe way

"You know, Gramps, they probably still could've helped"

"The less people that know about hter's powers, the better At least at this point Now focus, brat," he breathed, keeping his gaze on Tess

"Aye aye, sir," I so!"

At Grandpa Virion's signal, we e of the s in wind attribute ale forround

Even though Tess' back was facing us, the tendrils responded as soon as we got close Ihtened up and shot the! I'll cover you!" Grandpa Virion shouted from the back

While I had e in his voice, it was obvious that Grandpa Virion had initiated the first phase of his beast will

The two of us hacked our way closer and closer towards Tess, as struggling to gain control over the e her

I stuck with using wind spells, afraid that the aura would conduct any lightning attribute spells Since ere in a mostly wood environment, I also held back on any fire spells

As soon as our wind blades severed the tendrils, they dissipated, another batch of tendrils taking their place

It wasn't working

I took a deep breath, relying on Grandpa Virion to coverwith a slight tingling sensation coursing throughout my body

[Thunderclap I in nu the luxury to take a glance back, even Grandpa Virion's attacks slowed down enough where I could see hismana on other spells until I reached Tessia

Every step forward at this point involvedat least five tendrils, until I finally reached ar her by the waist, I prepare my final spell

"Eek! A-A-Arthur?" Tess squealed in surprise

Before I had the chance to respond, the tentacles suddenly retracted and gathered around the two of us before springing us off the h the hole made by the explosion With my technique still active, I was able to react in time to hold onto her before the two of us skyrocketed up into the air

"KYYYAAAAAHHH!" Tessia's voice echoed loud enough for the whole kingdoht!"

Locking my arms around her, I surrounded her in a layer of protectivemy spell

[Absolute Zero]

The aer without using the second phase of on will

As the layer of frost slowly spread out fro desperately to separate me from Tess, I had to keep

"Break!" I roared before taking a kick at the co it into countless shards of shi+amble to try and freeze the tendrils that Tess h to co, but I was able to separate the tendrils frolazed look in her eyes as she hung ontoice shards reflecting the ahts of the city

Our eyes locked and Tess iave her a playful wink in response

"Hi there"