Upon hearing the black-robed swordsman identify himself as " Iron Tomb," Xing broke out in a cold sweat; it seemed this was going to be an encounter.
The Iron Tomb, with its seven Lord Ravager under Nanook, is shrouded in mystery, seemingly a place of hostility towards the Intellitron Forces.
No, there are many suspicious points to this view. The other party may not be the " Lord Ravager," so where would a " Destruction " Emanator act so gently? At least Phantylia can talk a good game.
With remarkable wit, upon learning that his opponent might be a " Lord Ravager," he immediately put away his bat and ceased fighting.
As for the newly acquired " Spear of Divine Retribution," it is not the time to use it yet. If we were to unleash it, the entire " Grove of Epiphany " would be destroyed, and it would likely result in heavy losses for both sides.
So what should be done now? Xing chose to take out a cup of milk tea that shimmered with silver light and placed it in front of her as a summoning tool.
Since the opponent is a " Emanator," why doesn't she just summon a " Emanator " herself?
Thinking of this, Xing mustered all her strength, tilted her head back, and shouted loudly at the milk tea:
"Priestess, there's a ' Lord Ravager ' here!"
Swish--!
As soon as the words were spoken, a dazzling silver starlight, indescribable in its brilliance, poured down from the dome without warning.
It was as if a galaxy had been poured out, with countless tiny, Diamond -like specks of silver light flowing, swirling, and converging within it.
The light was not dazzling, but it carried a sacred feeling that penetrated the soul, instantly dispelling the oppressive chill brought by the black-robed swordsman and turning the center of the Grove into a dreamlike silver-white domain.
At the center of the silver light, the space rippled like water, and a figure emerged gracefully and precisely from it.
The first thing that catches the eye is her long, silver hair, like a frozen waterfall of moonlight, flowing behind her without wind, shimmering with starlight.
Her long, pointed ears peeked out from her hair, revealing her non-human elven lineage. Her face was so exquisite, like a creation of the gods, possessing an ethereal beauty that seemed otherworldly.
But at this moment, those eyes, which also shimmered with silver light, clearly revealed an inescapable... weariness?
It was a weariness that came from the depths of the soul, as if a long journey across the universe had just ended.
Even Fulisina's priestess robes, adorned with star runes and which should have been magnificent, looked somewhat travel-worn.
Fulisina floated lightly above the silvery light, a few inches off the ground, and tilted her head slightly.
Her gaze first swept over Xing, who looked visibly shaken but had clearly breathed a sigh of relief, before settling on the black-robed swordsman in the distance, who exuded an ominous aura.
Fulisina: (ー_ー)
Her gaze lingered on the black-robed swordsman for a moment, a fleeting hint of helplessness flashing deep within her eyes.
"Sigh~"
A long, drawn-out sigh, with her uniquely ethereal tone, rang out, "There's never a moment's peace..."
Fulisina raised her hand, casually covering her mouth, and yawned with a languid and elegant gesture.
I feel like I've been unusually busy these past few days. First, I chased away a Cremators who tried to steal " Eternity " Remembrance, and now I have to play along with someone else.
Sigh, I'm so tired. Is this another trial that Lord Yite has given me?
Fulisina turned her gaze back to the black-robed swordsman, scrutinizing his attire with great interest.
It looks good, but it doesn't seem like Blake's taste. If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way, so she can't fall behind!
So, Fulisina glanced back at Xing, tapped her staff to summon " Gate of Myriad Paths," signaling her to leave the scene to avoid being affected.
Well, " Gate of Myriad Paths " is already considered a common skill for the " Eternity " Emanator.
Xing did as instructed, passed through the " Gate of Myriad Paths," and returned safely to the "Holy City" of Okhema.
Looking up, familiar and unfamiliar faces were all nearby, including Anaxa's figure.
"Phew~ That was a really close escape. But thankfully, we've finally arrived safely in Okhema."
"Haha, Okhema, your Baseball Bat Hero is back!"
Xing put her hands on her hips, instantly regaining her composure.
" Little Little Grey, are you alright?"
Trianne was the first to run over, checking Xing's injuries, and seemed to be the one in the best condition among them.
Hmm~ Look at Trianne, so lively and energetic. " Eternity Oath of Beauty " is really effective. She doesn't have any side effects from using the World-Splitting Gate anymore.
"Fortunately Trianne sent Xiao Anaxa back beforehand using the ' World-Splitting Gate,' preventing him from dying at the hands of the evil black guy!"
"It's a pity, Trianne didn't expect that bad guy would open the door!"
"It's alright, Teacher Trianne, you've done very well!"
Xing ruffled Trianne's hair. No one would have guessed that the black-robed swordsman might be a " Lord Ravager ".
However... he was able to fight on equal terms with the local Chrysos Heirs of Amphoreus, so it's difficult to assess the true strength of the black-robed swordsman.
Xing and Trianne walked back a short distance away and saw Castorice and Anaxa talking.
"... Teacher, I'll be frank: Lady Aglaea's mission for us is to find the survivors, find out the cause of the Grove disaster, and... retrieve the Core Flame of Cerces."
"Yes, I'm not surprised at all. As you can see, I'm both a survivor and know the whole story of the disaster, yet I'm completely powerless to resist while carrying a Core Flame within me."
"So, are you going to present me to Aglaea to report back?"
Castorice nodded earnestly. "That is my duty. But I do not wish to hand you over to her as a prisoner or spoils of war."
"Very well, I won't make things difficult for you. I don't object to meeting that woman. But before that, I have some things to take care of. Several of Grove's colleagues' families live in the Holy City, and I'd like to visit them before meeting Aglaea."
Xing looked at the two of them, puzzled. "Why before meeting Aglaea?"
"Because Lady Aglaea... probably won't allow it."
"Ha... I bet she'll not only refuse to let me offer condolences to the deceased's family, but she'll also block any news about Grove. That woman is just that cold-blooded."
"Some of Grove's friends sacrificed their lives to defend the Core Flame and fight against the Black Tide alongside me. Their families... have the right to know all of this."
"Are you planning to act first and report later?"
"Even if I don't cause any trouble and just obediently go and pledge my loyalty to that woman, will she treat me well?" Anaxa retorted. "I wouldn't hesitate to vent my anger on her face."
"Are you going to stop me, Castorice?"
"... I will accompany you. But you must also understand that Lady Aglaea has her own considerations."
Anaxa snorted coldly, "... Heh, put yourself in my shoes, you're definitely cut out for studying."
"Teacher, after all these years, you and Lady Aglaea are still..."
"Neither of us are petty people. You should be very clear about the root of the conflict."