As the portal opened, Ery and Chumo stepped into the Pestilence Gate.
The garden-like cave was a remarkable sight. Ery's plant guardians greeted him with their distinct vocalizations, their presence contributing to the serene atmosphere.
"Ku ku. Kuang Kuang," they chirped, their voices harmonizing with the natural sounds of the cave.
Ery approached them, his affection for them evident. He gave a reassuring pat to one of the creatures. "Hi, boys. How are you all doing? You're not causing trouble for my boy Chumo here, are you?" His tone was warm and affectionate, showing the bond he shared with these creatures.
"Kuang.. Ku ku…" They responded with contented noises, indicating their well-being.
After greeting the guardians, Ery walked toward a corner room within the cave. Inside, a cell held a female magus, and it was none other than Hecate, a half-moon Kronos faction magus who had been captured by Ery's friends earlier.
The room was dimly lit, and the walls were covered with intricate plant growth, giving it an otherworldly appearance. Hecate, however, was anything but serene. She seethed with frustration and anger, her voice carrying a tone of defiance.
"You can't lock in here! Release !" Her demand reverberated in the confined space, echoing her determination to escape.
Casually against the cell door, Ery observed her with an amused smile. The contrast between the lush, tranquil surroundings of the cave and Hecate's fiery temperant couldn't have been more striking.
Ery's curiosity got the better of him as he calmly regarded the imprisoned magus. He couldn't help but check her background and talent using the Nephilim database, finding her proficiency in the Law of Death quite intriguing.
"Law of Death... very interesting," Ery mused aloud, his gaze never leaving Hecate. He turned to Chutulu, the chaotic entity within him, with a knowing smile. "I suppose she must look rather delicious to you, doesn't she?"
Chutulu's response was eager,
Ery chuckled and shook his head, denying Chutulu's request. "No, not just yet."
Ery was faced with a difficult decision regarding Hecate, the half-moon Kronos faction magus he had locked in the cell. On one hand, it would have been strategically advantageous to eliminate her, as her formidable talent could secure her a spot among the top ten magus selected for the upcoming duel. Removing her from the equation would have simplified matters, but Ery couldn't afford to be hasty.
The Kronos situation was a complex one, and it had far-reaching implications, involving millions of people on Earth. Ery had received information suggesting that Hecate held significant influence within the faction. Killing her might provoke unpredictable consequences and complicate matters further. At the very least he wished to delve into her mind and extract valuable information using his [Spirit walk], however now was not the ti.
"I'll have so fun with you later," Ery told Hecate with a mischievous glint in his eye. "In the anti, make yourself comfortable here."
Ery decided to temporarily detain her, creating a specially designed room using the power of chaos. This chamber would prevent her from sensing or observing anything that transpired outside. Ery needed to be cautious and handle the Kronos situation with care, considering the delicate balance of power within the faction and the potential consequences of his actions. He left Hecate in her confined space, promising to return and deal with her at a later ti.
Ery then approached Chutulu and shared the information. "I encountered Terrasque; he's here."
Chutulu's response was calm but knowing.
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