Chapter 133: Intrusion Failure
’I see. So that’s what really happened.’
The brief memory flashback from ’coolbird’ was enough for Auren to understand the whole situation.
No wonder Aurelos looked like a traumatized dog, in Auren’s current Divine Form, he is like an unstoppable being of destruction.
’this is bad... I must take advantage of this state to the maximum.’ he thought while taking a good measure of his remaining power.
After all, this state is his trumpcard with the heaviest punishment.
A state that he usually use for his last card since the last time he used it, it took him 3 years to recover!
While Auren’s grip was still tight on Aurelus’s neck, he quickly asked for updates.
’Bigbird, any idea how long this state will last? I reckon you got an upgrade so there should be changes right?’
’Thats right. Judging from how your body, blood and mana is handling the pressure from this state, I assume you have at least a longer range this time. Probably ten minutes tops."
Bigbird’s voice sounded like an expert analyst.
’ten minutes? I was expecting longer. But oh well. Naggers can’t be choosers.’
’oh let me remind you, it’s been 7 minutes since I started rampaging in that form. So you do the math...’
’so minutes is the actual number...’
’maybe or maybe not.’
Auren rolled his eyes in frustration. Although their communication sounded long, in reality it was merely a second.
’its fine. 3 minutes is enough to end this bastard’s life.’ Auren thought as he prepared to end the mad King’s life when suddenly his instincts flared.
Meanwhile, Aurelus midn was busy receiving reports from Athena,
’What do you think of this spot? Do you think it will suffice for the activation?’ Aurelus asked Athena.
’i have scanned the entire place and almost all of the members that got the Thugnakan Rock have successfully planted them."
"Almost? Do you mean someone managed to stop them? I thought Auborn have controller the Armies?’
’ there were other variables. Although some died and was stopped by the interventions of the Armies and Empire envoys, the overall success rate is still high. If you activate it here, there is still at least 85% chance the spell will push through.’
’85... Then let’s do that.’
Aurelus was about to grab the final piece of Thugnakan Rock to activate their ultimate target.
Aurelus saw Auren’s eyes turned absent for a second and he knew that he is communicating with the phoenix spirit within. He pretend losing consciousness by letting go of his Divine Form and return to his normal human form.
And as expected, Auren’s grip lossened!
’this is my chance!’
However the moment his hand moved, Auren was quick to notice and immediately sent one of his wing to pierce his hand and stop it mid a activation.
’yiu think you can fool me?’
PSIKK!
Aghk!
"So this is what you have been planning..." Auren caught the foot long bluish crystal filled with runic letters and unknown s binding.
With a serious observation and thanks to his knowledge of Runic magic, Auren was able to briefly understand the purpose of the crystal.
’This is a massive area spell destruction and cold element magnification... ’
Auren thought in his mibd.
Seeing the crystal, Bigbird also chipped in what he knew,
"I have scanned the entire Kingdom a while ago and it seems he is not alone with this...’
’are you referring to the suspicious folks that are channeling their mana into spherical rocks in the hidden corners?’ Auren asked.
’big just corners, those folks have surrounded the entire Austerra. While I was busy fighting the crazy man and his people, there was atleast 50 more scattered across Austerra and doing the same stuff. And if I am not mistaken, this is the type of preparation to execute one of the most destructive Ice spell...’
’That could only mean one thing...’
’It’s a simultaneous massive spell activation for the Freezing Field! "
Auren’s eyes looked at the crystal in his hand and frowned.
’There is no mistaking it. This is the final key that will trigger that massive spell!’
Auren’s realization of the danger in his hand,sent shivers to his spine.
’If this is one of the missing key, then does that mean Aurelus is the trigger point for this mega spell? But why? Is he planning to die with the whole kingdom? Unles...’
Auren’s eyes suddenly twitched as he noticed some new presence suddenly arriving.
"Above you!"
"Enemy above!"
Both Bigbird and Athena in their mind warned of the unexpected presence.
Suddenly, Auren’s hand that was holding a sword suddenly stiffened as multiple white glowing chains suddenly wrapped around his body and his hands. Stopping him mid way before he could finish Aurelus.
’this-’ Auren tried to push but the chains that wrapped around him and his arms seems to be coming from multiple powerful foces.
"HALT! BOTH OF YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!"
Loud and authoritative echoing voice came from above.
Auren turned up and the thick dark clouds of the night parted away and revealed at least a hundred Silver Knights riding on top of armored Wyverns.
Each of them are holding a white spear that crackles with lightning, while some of them are holding long white magical staff and are responsible for the sealing chains that prevented Auren from moving.
All of them have the emblem of the Wha lah empire on their armors and capes. And their minimum level wher at least 60.
The chains that wrapped Auren actually came from this magicians. Atleast thirty mages on top of the Wyverns are gritting their teeth, trying their best to hold against Auren’s force.
"You foul beast’s that destroyed the peace of our Empire, you both deserve to die!" Shouted the commander but before he could continue, Aurend shouted one return.
"IDIOTS! Remove the seal now or all of you will perish next instant!" He was referring to Aurelus who quicky reached out on the fallen Thugnakan Crystal in the floor.
His smile evil and grinning with victory.
’fools! They got the wrong one hahhaa!’
"Hurry! Remove this chains!" Auren shouted again but the empire soldiers refused to budge. They had just arrived after receiving news from Wardon about the rebellion in the Austerra, but they have never expected to face against someone in a Divine Form!
Within minutes, the Empire knights quickly massacredt the members of the Dark Fate.
Showing their offensive magic against their already wrecked formations.
Not knowing that their sealing the wrong person!
While the mages behind are quickly losing their life and mana for maintenaing the Sealing Array, the commander on the other hand looked displease on Auren’s demand.
"It seems you do not understand your situation well foul beast. We do not heed commands from criminals-"
"Are you dumb?" Auren cut him short while forcing one of his hand to move and point on the crawling Aurelus who’s hand is about to reach the Thugnakan Crystal.
"Stop him or you will regret not listening to me-"
"SILENCE!" The commander swung his spear and Auren’s face suddenly exploded from impact. Though the damage was quickly heale by Auren’s current state, the boiling fury within him was reaching it’s limit.
"I told you, I only take command from Emperor Romeov. Not from a stupid roque beast!"
His eyes then turned to Aurelus and told his men,
"Get him,."
Unfortunately, Aurelus hand was already holding the Thugnakan Crystal.
"Too late. Victory is MINE!
Hahahahaha!
And the next moment, his body turned into a bright bluish light that soon covered the entire place, blinding the soldiers and everyone near.
Auren, Robert, Austaire, Mardonio, even the scattered Dark Fate mrmbers and the empire knights on Wyverns, all of them was covered in blinding light and a chilling air.
And then, before their blindef eyes Aurelus unleashed their ultimate mission:
[FREEZING FIELD]
SHOOOOOOWMMM!
It was brief but for a moment, everyone daw a sihuette of a gigantic bear like figure with horns on its head and covered the entire Austerra.
Then followed by a defeaning roar and later by a bone chilling laughter.
BWAHAHAHA!
And the next moment, spires of ice about ten stories long suddenly erupted across the entire Austerra, destroying the palace, houses, district buildings , life and even the Emperial knights chasing the Dark Fate members were not spared.
Tzug!
Tzug!
Tzug!
One after another, buildings and lives collapsed at the sudden gigantic thorns made of ice, accompanied by a terrible blizzard that covered the entire place.
And while Auren immedialye scrambled to save Robert and the rest, the members of the Dark Fate embraced it with their lives.
Meanwhile the Empire knights and Austerran Army and it’s remaining residents was devoured in this massive destruction.
Aaghk!
Hellp!
Ugggh!
Regret was on the face of the Emperial commander as he watched his men turned into frozen sculptures with despair written in their faces.
It was too late for him to realize that the so called ’Beast’was right.
And that the actual monster was the human named Aurelus.