assistirfilmes Case 121: Lord of Ashes.
Case 121: Lord of Ashes.
Case 121: Lord of Ashes.
Green Camp.
''Medic! Medic! There's an injured here!''
''This way!''
''Goddamn it! Anybody have spare fireball scrolls?!''
Different from many places, this base, established by the Green Tower's master—an elf—was in a dire situation. It was hit the hardest among others simply because of one entity.
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Once again, the grueling shriek dominated the battlefield.
Ripping through the dark clouds was a creature whose long, thin scales resembled sheets of symmetrical golden marble. Its body seemed endless, and along that never-ending length was another endless grove after grove of magic shot indiscriminately to the ground.
A dragon.
Goddess of Prosperity, the Ruler of Gold—it was the remaining member of the Heavenly Venerates.
Her entire existence was the reason for this part of the border to be so chaotic. Unlike the mortal god, the Ruler of Gold was abnormally quick in her advancement, effectively overwhelming the system in one swoop.
''Tch. Stupid dragon.''
The young elf, now Green Tower's master, clicked his tongue and drew his bow once more. Fiery arrows of green rapidly materialized from the tips of his fingers, and as soon as the bowstring was released, they turned into living spears that relentlessly pursued their enemies.
Yet, it was nowhere near enough.
Nowhere enough meaningfully retaliate. They were clearly in the defense, and it would seem as though the border would finally be breached.
'When will reinforcement arrive...?'
For now, the situation was still somewhat salvageable. The wizards were fighting cautiously not to allow casualties in the first place, but if things got worse, they might have to retreat.
It was cynical, of course, to abandon these people who gambled their lives for their world, yet so rational.
''Hah...''
Popping another mana potion into his mouth, the elf drew his bow again.
And right when it seemed like this battle would go on the same way for much longer, something changed.
It suddenly got warmer.
Soldiers and wizards alike could notice a growing orange hue raining onto everything around them, and that growth was true to the amplification of the temperature, too.
''T-The sky!''
''Look up!''
''Deploy a barrier! Hurry!''
A meteor.
A ball of fire so bright and hot it made people think of a cosmic disaster. Most were panicking, some scrambling to shelter, but some had also realized the silhouette that was buried within the body of flame.
'At least, until she arrives...'
With unwavering trust in her savior and lover, Diamante was energized once more. She quickly pulled up Bai Qing and Kang Shuren and straightened up both of them.
''Keep this with you at all times. Be careful, okay?''
She handed them each a pink feather and stroked their heads.
''You, too. Don't overexert yourself.''
Even Mie Xieren.
'''' ... ''''
All three of them were thinking the same thing. They wanted to retort, 'You will definitely do so, not us,' but ultimately... it was too much. The phoenix princess's eyes were too bright for that kind of talk.
''I'll go.''
''Good luck.''
''Let's hope for the best.''
Instead, they all nodded determinedly and went their way.
Soon after, the field was covered in another layer of buff from Bai Qing. From far away, distinct sounds of a certain chaotic sword style could be heard, and sure enough, the 'Goddess of Ice' herself was already vanquishing the battlefield.
Diamante felt a wave of relief.
''...Now then, I should also get going.''
Mind light as feathers, feathers light as mind.
The girl took off into the sky, blazing two magnificent wings of fire. Even if what would be left of that fire was mere ashes... it would be fine.
At least it burned once, and that was all that mattered.
Meanwhile, in the Underworld.
The little girl and her pet fox, after many bizarre encounters, had reached the king's castle.
''Hu...''
''A-Are you sure we're going to be alright if we went in, master...?'' The little fox Shen nervously asked.
''I think so.'' Lan replied. ''...Maybe.''
The only reason the two were qualified to enter this realm was because Lan technically died once, and Shen's soul was connected to hers. Otherwise, it would be challenging to break into here.
Kierra had anticipated that the King of Underworld would reinforce security after she broke in a century ago, and she'd figured she didn't have enough time to plan it all out again.
Of course, she had given the two some measures to convince the king and, at the same time, protect themselves.
''Phew... let's go in.''
Trusting Kierra, the wizard who saved them, they decided to enter the castle.