chsdbacks Chapter 184: With the blessing of power, Maya can also descend to earth like a god.
Chapter 184: With the blessing of power, Maya can also descend to earth like a god.
Chapter 184: With the blessing of power, Maya can also descend to earth like a god.
At this critical moment.
"Leave it to me, the princess!"
A sharp cry rang out, and Sandramea, seemingly out of nowhere, had used the floating platform and chains to rush to the vicinity of the fallen Radiant Giant.
She exerted force with both feet, and at the same time activated the Holy Mark on the back of her left hand, causing a gust of wind to erupt from the ground beneath her feet.
Her petite body leaped up like a cannonball, propelled by the storm, the heavy warhammer in her hand held high above her head.
Just as the core protective layer was about to close.
Maya's warhammer, imbued with unwavering determination and the power to cleave mountains and split rocks, slammed down upon the exposed core.
"Click."
A crisp, clear sound, like shattering glass, rang out with exceptional clarity amidst the roar of battle.
Immediately afterwards, the core suddenly lit up and then burst out with its last light.
The core desperately tried to repair itself, but in the end, its light completely dimmed and dissipated into specks of firefly light.
As the core dissipated, the Radiant Giant's massive body suddenly stiffened, and the silver light in its eyes instantly went out.
The silvery-white energy that made up its body disintegrated and collapsed rapidly like a sandcastle in the wind, eventually turning into the purest energy light points that dissipated with the wind.
[The Trial of Power has been passed. Upon activating your Stigmata, you will gain a portion of Titan power.]
The deep voice rang out again, carrying a hint of approval.
Then a silver-white beam of light containing pure power descended from the sky, enveloping the panting Sandramea.
Then, a brand new silver-white holy mark appeared on the back of her left hand.
Just as Li Ang and his companions were fighting in the Heart of Molten Core and ultimately helping Sandramea gain the power of grace.
A covert investigation team led by Captain Eric is infiltrating a hidden workshop located underground in Ironforge, following clues unearthed by Celia.
Gwen's Shadow Veil enveloped them perfectly, allowing the group to blend silently into the shadows at the workshop entrance, like true shadows.
The workshop's interior space was far larger than they had imagined.
The blazing furnace roared to life, the clanging of hammers echoed incessantly, and the air was thick with the smell of metal and sweat.
The air was filled with traces of magic even stronger than these scents.
Contrary to the information obtained earlier, this place was not deserted; at this moment, nearly a hundred dwarven craftsmen were busy with their tasks like machines.
Their eyes were vacant, their movements were stiff, and their faces were expressionless, as if they were just a group of puppets.
Several dark sorcerers dressed in black robes moved among them, occasionally shaking bells and issuing new commands.
The intense magical energy in the air was emitted by the repeated activation of these bells.
"Something's not right." Captain Eric's voice, deep and resonant, echoed from the shadows, reaching the ears of every team member.
"Bronzebeard and the freed craftsmen all said that after the mission was completed, the conscripted craftsmen were all freed, but here—"
These people are clearly still under control.
Celia stared at the bell in the dark sorcerer's hand and whispered, "That's the Soul-Capturing Bell."
Eric asked in confusion, "The Soul-Capturing Bell?"
Celia added, "A tool that can control mental entities."
Eric nodded, indicating that he understood.
Then, their gaze fell on the center of the workshop, where a huge, complex spherical metal instrument was being assembled.
It is composed of countless thick pipes, gears, and crystals that shimmer with an eerie light.
Although its purpose is unclear, that thing gives people an instinctive sense of disgust.
"Gwen, kidnap a lone dark sorceress, but be careful not to cause a disturbance," Eric ordered.
Gwen nodded to indicate that she understood, and then focused on finding her target.
It seems Gwen is in luck; her opportunity will come soon.
A dark sorcerer who looked like a minor leader yawned, staggered, and walked alone to a lounge in the corner of the workshop.
Gwen's shadow stretched out like tentacles, and the moment the dark sorcerer closed the door, [Shadow Teleport] was activated.
Inside the abandoned warehouse, before the dark wizard could react, he was firmly held down by Miguel and Remus.
Eric deftly poured a bottle of interrogation potion into his mouth.
The drug took effect quickly, and the dark sorcerer's eyes became dazed and submissive.
Seeing that the medicine was beginning to take effect, Eric began his interrogation.
He followed the instructions for using the drug, starting with simple questions to better pry open the interrogation subject's mouth.
The interrogation proceeded smoothly, with questions and answers going one after another.
Eric: "Where did those dwarf craftsmen in the workshop come from?"
Captured Dark Wizard: "—They are—the missing persons reported from all over the kingdom in recent years—and then secretly transported here—"
Eric: "Why didn't the disappearance of hundreds of people cause a large-scale riot?"
The captured dark sorcerer: "It was—it was Lord Loki—he used his power as regent—to block the news—to suppress the investigation—"
Eric's eyes narrowed: "Loki? The Loki of the gods? What's his role here?"
The captured dark sorcerer: "It's him—he's the new regent—Ernesto—"
Eric frowned slightly: "What's the purpose of that huge machine you're building?"
The captured dark sorcerer: "—No—I don't know—I only know that Lord Loki ordered its emergency construction after Lord Necromancer's attack on Lelita failed—"
Eric: "Why do you dark sorcerers covet Lyrita's [Primal Flame]?"
The captured dark sorcerer said, "No—it wasn't us gods who wanted it. It was another organization within the association, the Radiant Sun Society, that needed it. They somehow managed to persuade the association's vice president, the Necromancer, to intervene and, together with us gods, orchestrated that attack. The gods needed the Necromancer's assistance in completing a certain ritual, so they joined in as well."
Eric hesitated for a moment, then asked a somewhat somber question: "What roles did the Dwarf King Frostheart Maxwell and Regent Grom Maxwell play in this whole affair?"
The captured dark sorcerer: "They—are—cooperators—they condoned all our actions—"
This answer made the air in the warehouse freeze instantly.
Eric's heart sank instantly, and his last shred of hope that the king and Groon might have been coerced vanished.
After the interrogation, Eric gave the dark sorcerer a potion to erase his short-term memories, and Gwen used her powers again to silently send him back to the lounge.
Evening, Honey and Wine Inn, third-floor command center.
Inside the soundproof barrier, the atmosphere was more somber than ever before.
Although Eric's face remained expressionless, the reluctance in his eyes betrayed him.