?The news of Ery being asked to stay back did not sit well with his friends. Thrax protested, "What do they want with you now?" Klea, equally worried, expressed her determination to accompany him. However, their concerns were addressed when a familiar figure approached them. Delbrand, their forr headmaster, ca forward to ease their anxieties.
"Don't worry; he was being called to debrief only." Delbrand assured them with a steady voice.
With a trusted figure accompanying Ery, a sense of relief washed over the group, and they decided to wait for him back at the Nephilim planet.
Exiting the Nephilim ship, Ery and Delbrand soared into space. As they watched the majestic ship depart, nurous other vessels from various factions also disembarked from the space station. Among the departing vessels, so bore visible scars of the recent space battle—a testant to the trials faced during the celestial expedition.
"Follow ," Delbrand spoke with authority, leading Ery into a special area of the space station. There, three dozen figures had gathered, half of whom were grand magus, and among them were two exalted supre magus: Imperio and the familiar face of Supre Magus Altus Dresden. Alongside them stood prominent faction leaders, including Zach Talon, the commander of the Magus Alliance military forces.
As Ery entered, Zach just concluded his report, and the attention of the council, Grand Magus Fury Hamr, shifted to Ery. "Bring him forward," the council commanded
Delbrand initiated the introduction, highlighting Ery's pivotal role in halting the resurgence and venturing into the portal successfully. The revelation stirred astonishnt among the gathered figures.
"How is that possible! He is just a re magus!!" one council mber exclaid, expressing the disbelief shared by many.
As the council turned their gaze towards Ery, he sensed the probing scrutiny directed at him. Instinctively, his spirit defense, augnted by the [Emperor Focus], responded, creating an invisible barrier that resisted the probing attempts of the grand magus.
"He has very high resistance in spirit attacks… that is why," the council explained with a hint of amusent, acknowledging Ery's unexpected capability.
The revelation added another layer to the enigma surrounding the young magus, leaving the council both intrigued and curious about the source of his unique resilience.
Following the acknowledgnt of Ery's remarkable resistance to spiritual attacks, he was tasked with explaining the situation. Ery, maintaining his composure, detailed the events, choosing, however, to omit his encounter with the celestial giants.
This prompted an inquiry from one of the elders who questioned his reasoning to do such act.
"Do you even know what being you're facing?" the elder asked, seeking clarification.
"Briefly…"
"Then why would you go to such an extent?"
"All I did was following the order of my leader," Ery replied calmly, attempting to downplay the significance of his actions.
Ery can Sense the council's skepticism and ready to probe deeper into his mind. However, Delbrand stepped forward, serving as a shield between Ery and the council saying "There is no need to probe further; I can vouch for him," Delbrand declared, diffusing the tension in the room montarily.
The atmosphere revealed the lingering trust issues among the prominent figures, likely stemming from the betrayal by Oculus faction, one of the top-grade 5 factions within the alliance. Although Delbrand's intervention provided a montary reprieve, the council remained unsatisfied and redirected their gaze toward Supre Magus Altus. With a nod from the highest authorities figure, the council sighed, conceding, and addressed Ery, "You are excused."
Not wasting a mont, Delbrand led Ery out of the council chamber, the atmosphere thick with the weight of unspoken tension and intrigue.
Once outside the council chamber, Ery couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "Elder, am I in trouble?"
Delbrand's reassuring voice responded, "No, don't worry. They are too busy with sothing else to be concerned about you lying."
Ery felt a mix of relief and gratitude hearing the elder's words. He heaved a sigh, the weight of the recent events lifting slightly. Sincerely, he expressed, "I am sorry, elder. I wasn't sure if I should explain these things…"
Delbrand, interrupting Ery gently, placed his hand on his shoulder. The warmth of the touch conveyed both understanding and wisdom. "You are not that young, naive kid anymore. You can decide what is best for you or for the alliance."
Ery nodded, appreciating the elder's guidance. "Thank you, elder…"
As they conversed, a figure approached them with purpose. It was Zach Talon. With a formal display of respect, Zach acknowledged Delbrand and stated, "The ship is ready."
"Good. We should go right away,"
Seeing the seriousness in Zach's tone, Ery sensed that sothing significant was unfolding. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "Where are we going?"
Delbrand explained, "I am tasked to continue the investigation, to follow the Oculus faction trails."
Before Ery could respond, Delbrand smiled and added, "Well, not you... this is an official Magus Alliance mission, after all."
Zach, looking at Ery with a knowing smile, chid in, "Well, if you want to join, there's a space for you on my unit."
The offer held a profound significance, triggering mories of an offer made eight years ago—an invitation to join the military together. It was a tempting proposition for Ery, but with the current complexities in his life, diving into another battle wasn't a decision to be made lightly.
Observing Ery's contemplative expression, Zach offered reassurance, saying, "Next ti, maybe." With that, the two magi boarded the Taurus ship, and Ery watched as their vessel departed from the space station through the expansive observation windows.
As Ery pondered his route ho, a figure approached him. "You can co with ." Ery was taken aback to find that he would be sharing a ride with Altus Dresden, the supre magus. The unexpected invitation hinted at a unique journey ahead, one that held the promise of insights and revelations.
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