Chapter 222

Chapter 222 – Chapter 46 – Warrior God #3

A sharp wind was blowing in the canyon . The cliffs were cut vertically, and the spacing was short and complex, so it was like a maze made by nature .

The sword duke knew it was difficult to approach the canyon using an ordinary method . There were a few routes to move between the cliffs .

“I really struggled when I came here the other day . ”

Nayatra said from where she was leading at the front . It seemed like she wanted to tell In-gong the story of her struggle, but he was unconscious .

At the entrance of the canyon, the remaining sura, except for Indara, returned to the Sanctuary . However, there were still 11 people in the group . The canyon was a rare place for humans, so the animals gathered around them .

“There are a lot of people here, so they won’t attack . Don’t worry . We are almost there . ”

Nayatra raised her hand and pointed to a cave set in a large cliff . It was the entrance to where the gandharva were imprisoned .

Felicia was confused because she couldn’t feel any magic power, but that only lasted for a second . As soon as she entered the cave, she was startled . There was a strong magic power which didn’t leak outside the cave .

10 meters inside the cave, there was a huge magic circle . Felicia moved closer and bit her lip . It was the demon king’s magic power . Clearly, the demon king had created this magic circle . Two large stone golems were standing nearby, but they didn’t interfere with the party . Perhaps they were just here to protect the magic circle, not control who entered or left .

“I was told that this is a type of transportation formation . Once we go inside, we will arrive at the gandharva’s location which is in a completely different place . ”

After her explanation, Nayatra entered the magic circle . The blue surface rippled like she was entering water . As Nayatra entered, the remaining party members were forced to follow her . With the curious Caitlin at the lead, the party entered one by one . The last to enter was Felicia .

Felicia flinched as she passed through the magic field . It wasn’t because she was in an open place with a sky, instead of the cave . She had used the transportation formations before and was used to these types of sudden environmental changes .

It was the smell . Felicia was surprised by the sweet scent was all over the place . Caitlin and Amita, who had entered before her, were busy sniffing . The aroma resembled In-gong .

Felicia covered her face with her fan and looked around . It looked like a peaceful, secluded countryside . There were many trees under the sky and small houses which the gandharva seemed to live in . The gandharva, who hid or lowered their stances, looked at the group with curious eyes . Most of them were young adults and children .

“Someone will come to meet us soon . ”

Nayatra told Felicia . She passed through the magic circle first and asked a gandharva to spread the word .

As Nayatra said, some gandharva were approaching . At first glance, they were rushing there . Whether it was due to being imprisoned or the gandharva’s traditional clothing, all of them were wearing plain, solid clothing . The blonde man in black bowed first and Felicia bowed back .

“I am the 6th Princess, Felicia Doomblade . ”

“I am the 8th Princess, Caitlin Moonlight . ”

Caitlin followed Felicia’s example as her gaze was drawn to the leader . The man in front of them was tall and gave off a cold impression, but he looked somewhat like In-gong .

“I am Naraka, leader of the gandharva . It is great to see Your Highnesses . ”

Felicia’s eyes widened with surprise . The man in front of her was Naraka Ignus, the older brother of 5th Queen Semita Ignus . She was sure since she had investigated this with In-gong .

Naraka maintained a calm look at their greeting, but those behind him couldn’t hide their confusion . It was natural since the princesses of the Demon King’s Palace had suddenly arrived to meet them . Moreover, it wasn’t just Felicia and Caitlin who were confusing them . The gandharva couldn’t keep their eyes from the person on Carack’s back .

“Shutra…?”

Even Naraka couldn’t maintain his calm expression when he found In-gong . An expression of strong pleasure mixed with guilt appeared on his face .

Anyway, they had to sort out the situation . Felicia opened her mouth to explain when a voice was heard from behind her .

“Naraka . ”

Not just Naraka but everyone turned at the voice . The sword duke on Indara’s back had regained consciousness .

“Sword Duke . ”

Naraka spoke in a confused voice . The sword duke got down from Indara’s back and closed his eyes tightly . Although his complexion was still pale, he seemed to have gained some power compared to when he collapsed beyond the limit line .

The sword duke gave a short explanation,

“The prince’s condition is serious . His spirit is severely twisted . Can you do what we were talking about the other day?”

Naraka’s expression changed again . It seemed like he was more surprised by the sword duke’s words than In-gong’s appearance . He gazed at the sword duke for a moment before sighing . Then Naraka replied in a relatively calm voice like he had made a decision .

“I’ll prepare it right away . Please wait a moment . ”

He turned away from Felicia and Caitlin, and left . The other gandharva followed after Naraka, leaving the party where they were .

“Sword Duke . ”

Felicia called the sword duke with a question in her tone . The sword duke frowned and said,

“I’m sorry . I will explain it gradually . I’m not in a good shape right now . ”

Usually Felicia would listen to the sword duke’s words, but the situation was different right now . She said in a desperate voice,

“The Demon King’s Palace is gone . ”

“What did you say?”

The sword duke asked with a bemused face . Felicia tried to explain without breaking down, but it wasn’t easy . The emotions that she suppressed were rising .

“Princess, don’t overdo it . I will explain . ”

Carack told the sword duke what they had heard at the transportation formation . As the sword duke was informed that the Demon King’s Palace had been destroyed overnight and the demon king’s fate was unclear, he was appalled .

“Indara, please contact the Sanctuary… No, there is no need . It has only been a day . ”

The sword duke frowned as a chaotic expression appeared on his face . Amita jumped from Daphne’s arms and asked,

“Sword Duke, do you know something?”

“I can’t be sure yet . But it is clear that the War Knight and Death Knight attacked the Demon King’s Palace . ”

He had no definite knowledge about the unidentified red vortex where the Demon King’s Palace used to be, so the sword duke could only guess .

The sword duke pushed down his emotions . The situation regarding the disappearance of the Demon King’s Palace and the demon king was still unknown, so now wasn’t the time to mourn . He also had to hurry and contact the Sanctuary .

“Sword Duke, what did you talk about the other day? Can Shutra really be saved?”

Caitlin stepped forward and asked, as if she couldn’t wait any longer . They had come to this place due to the sword duke’s words, but they still didn’t know how to save In-gong .

“Maybe, it is possible . ”

The sword duke was about to explain briefly, but by then the gandharva had returned . As soon as he heard that they were ready, the sword duke stopped the explanation and urged the party,

“Let’s go . We need to hurry . I will explain after we arrive . ”

They almost ran through the village until they reached a small temple hidden among thick trees . It was a single-storey building, but the ceiling was very high and the roof had a large window which could be opened and closed .

The sword duke motioned for Carack to lay In-gong on the altar . Four gandharvas dressed in priest robes took their places on the magic circle under the altar . The movements of the priests were strong and disciplined . Felicia, who was examining the magic circle carefully, turned and looked at the sword duke .

Then at that moment…

Naraka, dressed in a priest’s black robes, entered the temple . His hand was holding a half-ball which was slightly larger than his palm . Nayatra had no idea what it was . She just knew that it was similar to the bead she had passed to In-gong .

Felicia was now convinced . Then Amita spoke in a quiet voice,

“The gandharva’s divinity…”

Amita’s words were true that it was the divinity of the gandharva god, Dhrtarastra . Moreover, it wasn’t an ordinary object; this was the essence of a god . 15 years ago, half of the essence had been used to give birth to Shutra .

Zentra Ignus, uncle of 5th Queen Semita Ignus, had spoken to the sword duke before leaving this world . He had explained what the gandharva really wanted . If Shutra was born safely, then this would be for him .

“The completion of the gandharva god . ”

A soft light shone from the magic circle around the altar . Naraka approached In-gong who was lying on the altar, and he raised Dhrtarastra’s essence .

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Everybody was busy . Baikal had reached the Aegis Gate, while Zephyr had joined Gallehed and Parast who were near the Demon King’s Palace .

Meanwhile, 1st Queen Aishar Ragnaros and the armies of the other three queens were around the red vortex . The troops throughout the Demon World were gathering .

On top of a hill, Locke faced the red vortex and thought of the red dragon . He had heard from Guardian Queian that the red dragon had been destroyed, but the reality in front of him couldn’t be denied .

“Locke . ”

There was a call from behind Locke . As expected, Carlov and Beatrice stood there . The call was from Beatrice who was leaning against Carlov . She still needed a little more rest . Locke made a bright expression . He wanted to comfort her by pretending to be relaxed .

However, Beatrice opened her mouth first .

“Locke . ”

This time, it wasn’t a call . It was a sign that something was wrong . Beatrice and Carlov were looking beyond Locke .

Then Locke sensed it . He turned and looked at the red vortex .

With a large thunderous sound, it began .