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Bab 450: Valley of Karsa, The Corrupted Serpent

Consumed by the glow of night, a cooling chill devoid of Dao and Qi pressed softly against my fresh. Letting go of the control of my body that seemed to reject everything, I chanted the Path of Abyssal Night, absorbing all I could.

It was the only weakness I had. Controlling the Path of Abyssal Night took a lot of mental energy; even with how powerful my mind had grown, maintaining control of my body was now already annoying, and adding my Cultivation Mantra made it even harder. It was a little of one or the other. This made it a little hard to recover Qi, but not impossible. All I needed was souls to supply me with endless Qi.

Opening my gaze towards the loving embrace of Tenebrae, a sigh escaped my lips. "Two days of recovery. It's hard to believe all the souls Lilith gave me while unconscious burned away, leaving only a bare core."

Rising from off the barren ground destroyed by my body's power, my almighty aura began to recede into my bones, ready to explode at a moment's notice.

"Will you truly allow the Abyssal One to harm you!' Aegis wrongly accused, "For years: we were tormented, years we were forced to remained in a prison of despair."

Scuffing at the very shady words of this bastard, I sneered disdainfully. "I do not need you to tell me how I need to train my wife. She will receive her just punishment however I deem fit."

"You are now a Prince of Noctem, carrying the Spear of Noctem, yet you will lower your head?"

Disregarding Aegis and the chill trying to penetrate my mind and body. A breath of pure Abssyal darkness flowed from my lips, quelling the rage that was burning within me.

I was indeed angry. Pissed even that Lilith did not bother asking me, but instead did this, but not enough to screw her over, at least not that badly.

Hooking The Spear of Noctem upon my back, a soothing hum calmed the agitation within my mind. Taking my leave from the little garden, Lilith had crafted for me. A small little camp came into my view. Sending a quick glance of the embers of the fire and the silence in the air. I figured everyone was asleep.

Glancing around for Lilith, I narrowed my gaze at her disappearance. I did not use our connections to find her but instead stepped past the sleeping campers following the scent of freshwater.

'So he is awake? That's a good thing.' Said the familiar voice of Aiza, surprising me.

Cloaking my body in darkness, I moved in silence, not even making an imprint upon the snow.

'Are my orders still to follow A-Arsene?' Yu Jing hesitantly inquired, a little unsure of herself.

'Don't tell me you have fallen for him," Aiza mocked so loud I could imagine the disdainful look within her eyes.

'Of course not!' Yu Jing hastily replied, "Its Arkanos. She loves him dearly."

"Pull yourself together, Jing. You cannot get so involved. Look what happened when you let your guard drop? You almost became under someone's thrall, and you were drugged. You need to be focused now more than ever, especially here in the Vally of Karsa."

Approaching silently, my gaze fell upon the solemn expression of Yu Jing and the cold expression of Aiza scolding her disciple. Hiding behind a tree for extra measure, Aiza continued.

"The Vally of Karsa was named after a powerful abomination of a serpent. Karsa the Corrupted Snake. She is a Mid Tier God, so do be careful if she chooses to awaken. We cannot afford to have anything else go wrong. How much longer till you return to the holy city?"

"Soon!" I suddenly shouted, startling Yu Jing where she stood. Chuckling at her hand, gripping her sword, I continued, "Good to see you again, Lady Aiza."

"I would imagine it would be,"

Mockingly smiling, I nodded, "Indeed."

She stared hard, tracing her gaze over my body, trying to find something, "When?"

"I just recovered, so daybreak when everyone will be up. Although, I am now quite interested in this Karsa. Who is she to you?" I curiously asked, feeling like Aiza would not bring up a monster's territory if it weren't necessary.

Chilling her face enough to freeze fire, Aiza cut the connection. However, her reaction held two meanings to me. One Aiza screwed over Karsa; the other is that she wished for me to find her and was using her disiple to bait me.

"How long were you listening?" Yu Jing coldly sought.

"So you like Arkanos, huh?" I uttered, taking a quick peek into her soul, which was slowly beginning to be swallowed with doubt. I didn't intend to use Arkanos like this, but who knew she would grow on Yu Jing. Guess her cuteness is the ultimate KO.

"I don't." She claimed without missing a beat. Knowing she was lying to someone who specializes in deceit—foolish little girl.

Shaking my head, I did not push her, for I already knew the truth, "Can you tell me of Karsa?"

"Never heard of her," Yu Jing suspiciously replied, glancing down at the remote little pond bright silver under the glow of the moon.

She was telling the truth. How disappointing.

Turning around, I waved, "Night." Taking my leave with the smooth blow of the wind, I continued with the intent to find Lilith.

It was not my intention to stock my wife but desperate times. She really needed to be watched and monitored. Screw trust. She is too crazy for that.

A little surprised and suspicious, I did not get lost from circling our camp; a wave of anxiety pressed against my heart.

"My God, do I have PTSD?"

Cursing my luck, I approached the dark, fleeting embers near the camp. Flicking my fingers, I relit the fire, pulling out a few pots.

Morning light was coming, and I had not eaten the lovely Sophia. This will be my apology to everyone. I am so kind as expected of the second coming. May my light shine over these peons. It is not every day they will see heaven through my eyes.

"Eggs and Steak. A little heavy for the morning, but this should be quite enriching for a growing girl like Arkanos and a potential baby... No, screw that! No food for Lili!


Bab 451: Distance

Cracking seven eggs into the frying pan sizzling with the heart of Sophia cut evenly into small cubes, I tossed in another glob of butter mixed with garlic and herbs. Steering the eggs that were sucking up the juices of Sophia, a loving hummed escaped my lips.

"You can cook?" Kurt, the apparent early riser, expressed.

"Yes, Sir! All this bitch need is mushrooms, which I can't seem to find! Wake up the others, it's the crack of dawn, and Aiza wishes we make it back to the Holy City." I added, unsure if what I said was a lie or not.

Pulling the eggs and steak off the fire, I took a small bite, frowning a bit. It was a little too rich for my taste. While incredibly flavorful, Sophia's flavor was a little too powerful, taking over the taste of the eggs. That was soft, fluffy, and creamy. Guess this is what happens when you cook eggs alongside the heart.

Putting myself a plate, I prayed to myself, 'thank you for this meal. May Sophia forever live within me.'

Munching down on breakfast, a reminiscing flavor appeared whin my mouth, bringing a soothing warmth to my chest. Not caring for the other chosen beginning to gather, I ate to my heart's content.

Glancing up, I chuckled, watching Cleo gobble down my dish like a little monster without grace, licking the plate clean to my surprise.

"I am quite shocked you would even consider eating anything I made for you all. Where the hell is the vigilance?" I could not help but ask, sending a glance towards Yu jing, turning the other cheek with a faint blush.

Didn't her master just scold her about this very thing? And here I thought I was hard of hearing.

Keeping my little secret of my darling Sophia, my gaze suddenly fell upon Lilith approaching in the distance with dark bags under her eyes. There was a weariness in her footprint against the silver sheet of snow.

Snorting, I ignored her as she sat next to me, silently. Glancing at the empty pot, she turned to me but did not say a word.

Meeting her gaze, I could see the faint sorrow oozing from her heart. Her eyes were a bit wet, glistering with beauty under the rays of dawn, causing my heart to freeze.

Rising before I broke, I walked away. I am all for power, but I have learned that power isn't everything in my other lifetimes. Like life itself, it can come and go at a moment's notice. But our lives are different. You only get one.

I can have millions of kids, but I can only have one Lilith... This is such a stupid fight. I hope she learns, or is this even something to learn, or am I being selfish?

Glancing up at the rising sun, the sounds of distance conversation began to die down as I once again approached, ignoring Lilith, who continued to stare.

"Any of you have any idea where we are on the Swords Coast?"

Wiping her mouth clean, Cleo nodded, sending me an appraising gaze, "We are in the southern region of the Swords Coast. The nearest Nexus Gate is about three months journey, six if we take our time."

Touching my chin, I shot a measured stare towards the chosen, "I understand Yu Jing's reason for following me, but what of you all? Why are you all here?"

"Well, Master is currently on the hunt for me for screwing him out of half of his cash." Sigfried carelessly voiced, scratching the back of his head with a great smile. "serves, that bastard right!"

"Did you forget, Sig? We are currently also in some type of test set by the Masters." Kurt solemnly scolded, shooting me a suspicious stare. "I wouldn't doubt if it had something to do with you, Arsene Snow."

Flaring a bit of my aura, the Almighty pressure swallowed the air quelling the tense ambiance bringing only a chilling silence. "Do not speak my name, less you wish us to die. I have many enemies, you know; many of them could kill your masters without issue."

"Which is probably our mission." Cleo indifferently said, betrayed by the cold sweat trickling down her brow like streams, "To keep you out of danger."

Withdrawing the almighty pressure I was beginning to enjoy bullying people with, I hummed, not surprised.

"Sene... Can we talk?" Lilith muttered in my ears.

Taking a step away, I turned my head. "Let's go. Unless you all have any other thoughts on what to do?"

Catching a glance of Lilith glaring, I snorted childishly.

"Hey Lili, let's go on a hunt!!" Cleo suddenly shouted, grabbing her arm, "You guys go on ahead. Us girls need some time."

"Can I pass?" Jing suddenly asked, crossing her arms bitterly.

Chuckling fiendishly, a sharp glint sprung from the depts of Cleo's eyes, "Not unless you want me to post that video of us!"

"You! that implicates you too!" Jing screamed. "You were dancing along with me!"

"So you do wanna come! Good! Let's go then! Later!" Cleo hastily shouted, pulling Lilith, Yu Jing, and Arkanos away with a vibrant smile.

"How suspicious. Think they found something?" Kurt inquired, turning to me.

"At what? It's just wilderness out here. I would be surprised if they found another human."

"Damn right, I have been looking for some bitches for the longest. Having Cleo, Lili, and Yu Jing here all day and night is doing a number on my libido." Sigfried complained, glancing at the fleeting images of the party of girls.

"I know I should be a bit offended, but I think the biggest surprise is that you actually know what Libido is." I laughed, leaping away as a vicious flash of silver sword-light severed the ground in half.

Protecting myself from the debris with the Path of Abyssal Night, I grinned from high up in the air, "Calm down, Sig. I was only jeering."

Grasping his greatsword, he held like a standard longsword in one arm; Siegfried bore a jittery smile, "I have been waiting for this since seven years ago. Come at me, Abbadon. Let's go!

Landing on my feet a few meters, Noctem slithered its way into my hands. "Why not? I could use the distraction, but why not make it let's see, a three-way battle?"

"Are you two forgetting the Mid God?" Kurt reminded solemnly, yet this was the plan. After all, who could blame me if some beast attacked and killed all of Nox's chosen?

Releasing all of my aurae I struggled to contain, the air churned, and the ground withered to ash, "I need the distraction," I repeated, bolting off the bare ground passing through space like it didn't even exist.

BOOOOOM!!


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