Chapter 337: Chapter 337
Elincia's Point of View
The Eastern Continent
A map was provided for Arthur, and he glanced at it. I had offered my help, but my knight had ignored me. He likely decided he didn't need, nor want, my help. Not after telling him, we should leave. So, he floated into the air, which seemed to startle many of the Dwarves. Arthur twisted in every direction as he seemed to be trying to get his bearings.
"What is he doing?" Ventari inquired. Continue reading on No_veLbIn
I shrugged. "I do not know." All of us watched silently.
Suddenly, a wave of blue energy flowed from Arthur's body and slammed into the ground. It almost was like watching a cup overflow with water on a table. Many yelped in surprise, while my eyes widened when it stretched out in every direction. Arthur's energy shot out with purpose by shooting inland, up and down the coast.
My eyes drifted to Kheri, who was shaking at the display. Magic could do this. Sensory magic is essentially what Arthur was doing. However, it would cost me more magic than it would to just teleport to every town with my soldiers in tow. This was quite the feat, to be sure. Ventari, Kheri, and I all knew that Arthur truly was extraordinary.
It happened in an instant. Arthur's display disappeared, and he shot off into the distance. My lips tightened as the man flew off, leaving behind what sounded like several explosions in his wake just from flying through the air. Many of the Dwarves began whispering amongst themselves.
The woman giggled again. "I can imagine."
"Why are you here, Thana? What do you have to gain from the Dwarves?"
Another giggle. "Absolutely nothing. The Dwarves mean nothing to me, but you!" She began. "You just can't help yourself! After all our encounters, I've learned something about you."
My knight seemed less than impressed. "Enlighten me."
The Ghoul's body convulsed and began twisting violently as it turned to Arthur despite it being restrained. "You will always cater to those weaker than you. It's easy to make someone come running when you know how they will respond." Her smug tone irked me, but Arthur seemed unfazed. "Better hurry, your majesty. My trap is waiting." My eyes flickered to Ventari at her being mentioned as she watched with fire in her eyes.
Arthur's voice was even as he responded. "How many sieges of yours have I broken?"
No longer was the Ghoul smiling. "This time is special."
"Just like every other time. You still don't realize, do you?"
"Realize what?" The Ghoul asked back. "Enlighten me." It copied.
"You will always fail in any endeavor you attempt when I am involved. It's easy enough to ruin the plans of someone when you know they truly know nothing about you. Only what they have allowed to be seen." Arthur shot back and copied the Ghoul. "Brace yourself, your majesty. For another failure."
The body was violently ripped apart as Arthur stared at it emotionlessly. Many Dwarves turned away from the violent display while my eyes focused on Arthur. That was no mere Ghoul, and if my suspicions were correct, it was likely the same voice behind the invasion when all of us were incapacitated. Kheri was there, and given how she was eyeing the creature wide-eyed, I'd say I was right.