Chapter 231: Chapter 231
Cassidy's Point of View
Helmsforth Temple
Arthur wasn't moving, and he wasn't breathing, but that didn't mean anything to me. I saw this man rip out his own heart, place it on a dresser, and regrow a new one like it was a mere afterthought. Anyone that could do that shouldn't have to worry about blood loss. Cursed wound or not, I had faith he would wake up.
Unfortunately, the rampaging Ghoul needed to be addressed. I moved outside the room to help Alwin and Kheri while Lucia stayed back to cast spells. Kheri was doing her best to keep it distracted, with Alwin focusing on defense. However, if we could stop its movements altogether, we could get rid of it. It was all the other Ghouls that were heading our way that was the problem. Continue reading on No_veLbIn
Something about this Ghoul felt wrong though. Its giggling didn't fit with what you would expect from a Demon, and I didn't see it signal its friends. If it wasn't for how hard the plating was protecting its skin, it'd been dead already. Lady Lucia might not've been as powerful as the Priestesses, but that was still some powerful magic.
Before any of us could make a move or deal with the Ghoul in question, another two landed beside it. "What do we do?" Kheri asked as Alwin created a shield around all of us. "None of our attacks can get through, and we're in no position to fight more of these things." Then she glanced around to see more Ghouls above. "We can't even mount a counterattack or rally our forces."
"Ah'm more surprised Ah haven't heard any screams or other fighting goin on yet." I commented.
The three Ghouls landed in front of our shield. "That's because I'm not here for you." Our attention moved to the Ghoul we had been fighting as her lips oozed black sludge. "I have other matters to attend to." She gestured to the area where Arthur was, and I seethed internally.
With as much strength as I could muster, my wings pushed me toward the top of Helmsforth. Parts of the Temple had been destroyed, but I noticed that Cassidy, Ziah, Lady Lucia, General Alwin, and General Kheri were frozen as they looked inside a destroyed wall. Swallowing nervously, a part of me knew that it was likely where Arthur's body was placed, but another part of me was concerned about what had all of them so mystified.
Landing softly, I approached cautiously. "Lady Lucia." I greeted. "Generals." None of them replied.
Furrowing my brows, my feet carried me next to the group to look inside the room. However, as I came to see what had stunned the others, my arms became limp, and my mouth went dry. Widened eyes that tried to comprehend the scene before me fell short as nothing could explain what I saw.
A room glassed black, full of small stars, that fluttered about softly while Arthur laid motionless on the table. While the rise and fall of his chest told me that he was alive, his wounds remained. He appeared to be unconscious, but that made no sense. The Priestesses couldn't have done what just happened. No one on this mountain could've. No one, but Arthur Pendragon.
Cassidy moved forward and slowly extended her arm, but I grabbed her quickly. "Stop!" This snapped all of us out of our stupors. "I don't think anyone should approach the room containing Sir Arthur."
Lady Lucia nodded in agreement with a frown firmly on her face. "Agreed. Set guards around the entire area. No one enters Sir Arthur's room. Not even the doctors or healers." She ordered General Kheri, who quickly nodded and flew off. "Alwin, get reports from the lower rungs. We need to know if any damages occurred other than here."
"Of course." He saluted and teleported off.
Letting go of Cassidy gently, I spoke softly. "I'll gather up some of our forces and do a sweep of the entirety of Helmsforth and the surrounding area. However, I request that my Sergeant remain here to keep me posted on the situation inside." My eyes darted to the room. "Maybe have an Elf cast an illusion spell to prevent any Nobles or civilians from peering inside out of curiosity."
Lady Lucia nodded. "I can cast an illusion well enough. Sir Arthur instructed me quite well." Then she turned to Ziah. "You may stay as well. However, I may need you and Cassidy to assist me from time to time until we get everything under control."
With that well in hand, I gave a salute to Lady Lucia, a quick look to Ziah, and shot off to make sure we were safe. Regardless of what happens going forward, Arthur will be essential to the continuation of Lestrania.