Chapter 268 (2/2)
The sudden mention of a specific faquestions more seriously
Despite the conditions I had set for this ‘questioning,’ I was li more about Alacrya itself Instead, I tried to learn rona had devised in Alacrya These questions didn’t sees to the three since I had so of Steffen Vale
Interestingly enough, their ‘ely aprocess that all children went through in order to becoiven to thees or ‘unads’, which see for unadorned, idely discrins
Just like Caera was afraid of hearing what happened to her brother, I was afraid to hear the answer to this next question
Taking a breath, I asked, “What was the last news you’ve heard about the war going on with Dicathen and…how much time has passed since then?”
“The latest news that was delivered to ht before we prepared for our ascent was that Scythe Cadell hadcastle,” Caera answered with a hint of pride “So taking into account the time floithin the Relictombs, I’d say it has been almost teeks since then”
Almost teeks It hadn’t been more than a week at most since I escaped the Castle with Sylvie, Virion and Bairon and I fought against Cadell and Nico I had hoped for time to work differently within the Relictombs because of the abundance of aether in here, but I couldn’t help but feel relieved knowing that despite everything I had gone through, not much time had passed
“Do you worry for a en asked “It is a shame that an ascender’s exemption from the war does not extend to their blood members, but know that it is an honor for theen’s words, but responded with a nod
Silence lingered for a time before I eventually stood up
“Last questions,” I said “How far is the power source from here?”
“It’s about another day’s worth at the pace we’ve been ht another wave or two” Arian frowned, staring up aton going off alone, are you?”
“I’ve wasted enough time in this zone,” I replied curtly
“The effect your presence has in this zone speaks for your strength, Effeen said as he stood up as well “But even if you e to survive the next wave by yourself, it’ll be i the power source alone”
I tilted my head “You know…the more you speak, the ht you first were”
A vein in Taegen’s forehead literally popped out at en indeed gets that a lot It doesn’t help that his te with its behind on fire”
I watched as Taegen stoed the atteer “A deal is a deal”
Her lips curled up into a shtly before looking at me seriously “What about my brother?”
“I didn’t see your brother in that zone However, there was a beast in there both large and powerful enough to eat ascenders whole, and judging by the pile of huer and this cloak…” I let the sentence trail off, not having the heart to finish
Her expression remained calm despite the news—almost serene—but it was easy to see the eripped her brother’s dagger with such strength that her pale fingers had grown several shades lighter
I stared out into the distance where the power source would ain As I prepared to leave, however, a voice shouted attoward us with most of the other ascenders behind her Even from here, I could tell that the expression on their faces spelled out trouble
“I knew it You’re thinking about going off on your own,” she huffed, her thin brows furrowed together
I responded calmly “Is that a problem?”
“Don’t you have any sense of responsibility? Because of your presence, the carallians have been augree that five of us died in that last wave! That’s unprecedented in convergence zones!”
Caera stood up, storing the dagger in a di “Even if he leaves, a part of the ill follow after him and if he dies, the carallians will revert back to their previous form Where exactly does the problem lie?”
“H-He should take responsibility and stay here to protect the rest of us until we get out of this zone!” Daria sputtered, her cheeks red in anger
A few of the ascenders behind her nodded in agreement The only one that didn’t think the sa a loose cluround
I looked back at Caera, who remained unfazed as she responded “Don’t you mean, he should stay here and protect you?”
Daria let out a scoff before she whipped her gaze to me “So this is why you didn’t acceptof the Denoirs”
“Careful, Miss Lendhert,” Arian said as he finally got up, patting the dust off hisyour blood name is frowned upon in the Relictombs, everyone here should know that Lady Caera doesn’t take lightly to insults and Denoirs are rather known for settling scores”
“Enough I plan to reach the power source before the wave begins” The dirt beneath h my limbs The expressions on the ascenders told e in the air “Anyone who can keep up is free to follow me”