A quick strategy was formulated, and Ery and the group walked into the third-floor prison with deliberate steps. The corridor was wide, lined with rows of reinforced doors, and their target cell lay at the far end.
"Who's there?! Stop!" shouted the first batch of Magus guards, their senses heightened by the unexpected intrusion. The familiar figure of the captured Apothecary master stepped forward.
"I am here to check up on the prisoner," he said calmly.
Behind the Apothecary master were two shadowy figures, their forms indistinct and unremarkable to the guards. Thanks to Grand Magus Vulani's ability, their minds were clouded, unable to discern the true identities of the figures trailing the master.
The group moved forward, passing several cells without incident. But as they passed halfway, two grand magus figures blocked their path. Both were one-cosmos figures, the highest-ranked security personnel of the Faulen palace.
"To think that you would dare to infiltrate this place!l!"
The two grand magus guards unleashed their power, a tangible force that reverberated through the corridor. Almost imdiately, multiple magus erged from the cells, their expressions revealing that they had been lying in wait for this very mont. "Surrender now! Or face Faulen judgnt!" the second grand magus bellowed, his voice echoing through the corridor.
But before the two grand magus could react, Grand Magus Rictus materialized from the shadows behind them. In an instant, he unleashed his battlefield domain, an oppressive force that turned the majority of the prison block into his realm of control. The Magus guards were stunned in place, their movents paralyzed. The two grand magus, also restrained, could only watch as Rictus with a swift, brutal motion, pierced his two ominous-looking knives into each of their shoulders, forcing them to kneel in agony.
"AARGHH!!"
Simultaneously, Ery and Grand Magus Vulani charged forward, capitalizing on the chaos. They moved with speed and precision, bypassing the guards and making their way toward the back room. Ery channeled his strength, preparing to blow the door open with a single powerful strike.
Just as he was about to make contact, Vulani's urgent voice cut through the tension. "Watch out!"
Ery halted his movent just in ti. To his surprise, at the last cell before their target, a third grand magus materialized, his presence previously concealed. This new adversary, a spirit master, stepped into their path, his aura crackling with ominous energy.
"I am Kodiak," the grand magus declared, "There is nothing for you here. Go back and report to your master."
Ery's eyes narrowed as he recognized the figure before him. He had studied so details about the mission and knew that this one-cosmos grand magus was not just a spirit master—Kodiak was the very individual responsible for capturing Shinta. This knowledge only fueled Ery's determination to break through.
Exchanging a brief but aningful glance with Vulani, Ery signaled his intent. With a nod, both of them charged at Kodiak simultaneously. Vulani imdiately engaged in a spirit battle, her energy clashing with Kodiak's in a brilliant display of ethereal power.
Taking advantage of the distraction, Ery activated his [Spatial Bending] ability. The space around him warped and twisted, allowing him to slip through Kodiak's defenses. "No, no!! You are not passing through!!" Kodiak's voice rang out as he redirected his spirit attack towards Ery, determined to halt his progress. To Kodiak's shock, Ery, a re magus, managed to withstand the onslaught and push forward, breaking through the door with a powerful blow.
BAMMM!!!
The tal door blasted open. "SHINTA!!!" Ery shouted, his voice filled with desperation.
Inside the cell, a figure sat hunched in the dim light. For a mont, Ery's heart leaped, but as he stepped closer, he realized it was not Shinta. Instead, it was Annara, her usually fierce deanor now replaced with a look of distress. She appeared to have been ntally tortured, her eyes reflecting a deep anguish.
"Annara! Where is she?!" Annara's eyes, wide with fear and pain, flickered towards Ery. Before she could respond, Kodiak stord in behind them.
"Stop right there!!" Kodiak bellowed, his aura flaring with nace.
Kodiak, undeterred by his previous failure, gathered his spirit energy and unleashed another attack. This ti, it took the form of a gleaming blade, slicing through the air with lethal precision. Ery, now thoroughly annoyed, spun around and activated his [Spectral Gaze], his eyes glowing with a malevolent power. The spirit energy shattered the spirit blade into fragnts, and without hesitation, Ery channeled the power of Khaos as he drew his sword.
With a swift and decisive motion, Ery swung his sword, the blade cleaving through Kodiak's shoulder, dismbering his right arm. Blood splattered through the air, and a pained scream erupted from Kodiak's lips. Ery followed up with a powerful kick, sending the grand magus crashing into the wall with a bone-crunching thud.
Ery turned back to the weakened Annara. he gently took her by the shoulders. "Annara, it's ... Ery... Where is Shinta?"
Annara's body trembled as she tried to compose herself. "Ery… I'm sorry… I failed you…" Her voice broke, eyes welled up with tears.
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At the sa ti, the news of the prison attack reached the viceroy's ears. Rising from his seat, he fixed a steely gaze on the Ouroboros Queen.
"You can pull out your n from our prison," he announced, "They would not find her there."
These words sent a ripple of shock through the room. All the leaders turned their attention to the exchange, the atmosphere thick with tension. King Corlies of the Targaryan faction, his face contorted with fury, was the first to voice his outrage. "This is outrageous! Such behavior!! She doesn't deserve to lead us!"
Surprisingly, the Viceroy signaled the Targaryen King to halt. With a subtle hand gesture, he summoned one of his n. Soon enough a door was opened, and a group of magus entered, carrying a large wooden case with solemn reverence. They placed it carefully in the center of the do, all eyes following the case with bated breath.
The Ouroboros Queen's heart pounded in her chest as she approached the case, a sense of dread washing over her. She lifted the lid, and there, lying cold and still, was the body of her granddaughter, Shinta. A gasp escaped her lips, her composed facade cracking under the weight of the horrific revelation.
"You… what have you done!" The Queen's voice was a mix of rage and anguish.
The Viceroy's expression remained unmoved. "I regret to inform you that there was a complication," he said, his tone insidiously calm. "Your granddaughter did not survive it."
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