Chapter 969 Lies and Truth

Chapter 969 Lies and Truth

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With her previous arrogance and dominance shattered, the Beguiling Queen, now identified as Melisandre, wore a countenance filled with a mixture of rage and humiliation.

The tables had turned drastically, leaving her unable to move due to the magical seal expertly placed on her by Speki.

"What is your name?" asked Maximus.

Maximus's inquiry cut through the air, demanding to know her name. In a tone that hinted at her disbelief and the dent in her pride, she reluctantly admitted...

"It's Melisandre." spoke the high vampire with an incredulous expression.

The situation was undoubtedly a blow to her ego, as she found herself incapacitated and controlled by the very individuals she had attempted to manipulate.

Her inner turmoil was evident, her expression a mixture of seething anger and incredulity. She had underestimated her opponents and was now paying the price for her arrogance.

Meanwhile, Speki, displaying his resourcefulness, summoned a kettle, a jar of water, and rare, deep-earth scented coffee beans.

Skillfully utilizing his summoned fire, he commenced the process of brewing coffee. The members of the party, recognizing the need for a respite, took this opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, perhaps taking a moment to revel in the ironic twist of fate that had befallen the once-dominant High Vampire.

Melisandre's expression remained a volatile mix of fury and humiliation, a stark contrast to her current immobilized state due to the effective magical seal cast by Speki.

The once-commanding High Vampire was now confined by the very magic she had employed to manipulate others.

The bitter taste of defeat and her own arrogance was palpable, leading to an inner struggle she couldn't ignore.

Accepting the fact that she was being restrained by Maximus, whom she had intended to control, was a tough pill to swallow.

Not long ago, she treated all of them like livestock and enjoyed demeaning them as if she was emasculating all the males of this Hero's Party. But now... the fate had played a joke on her.

As Speki orchestrated this brewing process, the rest of the party recognized the importance of seizing a moment of respite.

They settled down, their bodies tired from both the battles they had fought and the psychological onslaught they had endured.

Amidst this brewing silence, Kahn's voice cut through the air, a touch of sarcasm lacing his words.

"You men are the biggest trash of the planet." Melisandre's assertions echoed in the backdrop.

"Who told you try all of them?" he continued, directing his words to her with a matter-of-fact demeanor as they awaited the completion of the brewing coffee.

Melisandre's attempts to salvage some semblance of her pride were met with Kahn's biting retort. The tension in the air remained thick as the conversation turned towards the dynamics between genders.

Melisandre's attempt to cast herself as the victim clashed with the pragmatic and unyielding logic presented by Kahn.

"You're all a bunch of vermin who think ganging up on a woman is powerful." she lashed out in frustration, her words hinting at her resentment towards the party.

Kahn's response was swift and calculated, a verbal counterpunch that left her momentarily speechless.

"So it was justified if all of us were females?" he posed, his words cutting through her argument with sharp precision.

In an instant, her perspective was exposed, her skewed logic laid bare.

The moment hung heavy with the weight of introspection. Melisandre was forced to confront her own contradictions, the inconsistency in her reasoning glaring in the face of Kahn's simple question.

Her silence spoke volumes, a testament to the unassailable truth of the matter.

Kahn's expression turned annoyed, his patience clearly waning.

"Haven't you realized it yet?" he retorted, frustration lacing his voice.

"Realize what?" Conan's confusion was evident.

"That the information she told us was only half-truth. As a matter of fact, I believe her memories were distorted.

After facing the Darkness Assassin and the Chimera who used mind control abilities on us, I am certain she was manipulated to speak those words without even realizing it." Kahn analyzed, revealing his astute observation and his suspicion that they had been fed manipulated information.

"His name is Kaadrum, and he is a metal elemental archer." Melisandre began, her voice heavy with resignation.

"The terrain is made of millions of metallic tendrils that he can use as cover, distractions, and even to immobilize opponents for a decisive killshot."

Maximus absorbed the information, nodding thoughtfully.

"Good. And where is the exit?" he inquired.

"It's inside the throne room of my castle." she answered, her tone carrying a hint of reluctance.

"Alright. Then how do we deal with Kaadrum effectively?

You all seem like a team designated to these different realms within the God's Domain," Maximus pressed on, his curiosity apparent.

Melisandre hesitated before divulging the strategy to defeat Kaadrum, her expression showing a mix of resignation and defeat.

"See, it wasn't that hard, was it?" spoke Maximus.

"This better be useful later. Or I'm coming back to kill her again." spoke Kahn with a deathly gaze, acting as the Bad Cop in this investigation.

"Now, the most crucial part..." Maximus's voice grew firm, capturing everyone's attention.

"Who are you people? How long have you been trapped here? And why?"

Melisandre's expression shifted, showing the internal struggle of her memories.

"That... I don't remember. I don't know how much time has passed.

The flow of Time within the God's Domain is... unclear." she said, her voice tinged with frustration.

"Then, tell us about the last guardian and how to defeat him." Maximus demanded with urgency.

"His name... his name..." Melisandre's speech faltered as if she was grappling with her own recollections. But in the next instant...

BANG!

Splatter

Her body erupted in a violent explosion, sending gore splattering across the ground.

Shock rippled through the group as her form disintegrated before their eyes.

And suddenly...

A set of black eyes appeared in the sky.