All Chapters of The Matriarch: Chapter 201 - Chapter 210
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Chapter 200 Cause for concern
Everyone remained silent, watching how the giant bud glowed. It was like that pulsating light that continued to hum hypnotized them.It took almost half an hour before a silhouette appeared within the sprout, poised in a fetal position, floating inside as if a sleeping babe.“Are we just supposed to stand here and watch?”Marco asks, bored that they couldn’t move from there. He’d been aching for a fight since they got there, especially after they put their previous battle to a halt because of that humanoid.“Afraid so.”Raynald grumbled, frustrated that they don’t know what’s happening at all. His face creased, gaze narrowing at the giant shoot hanging from the ceiling.“How come it feels like you’re not sure of that?”Finny inquires.Though he’d been itching to roam around that place, intrigued by what other mystery and fascinating stuff were there, he did not want to move about without proper permission.He would rather clear out everything between them, along with the terms that we
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Chapter 201 Disappointing outcome and preparation
“Are you telling us you’ve defeated it?”Finny broke the silence that had taken over each and everyone of them. His composure turning into such a bright and joyous expression that it looked like everything around him twinkled.“No, I didn’t. And I doubt I could in my current state.”The matriarch admits, now realizing the reason all the people there had abruptly become livelier.That returned the gloom to all of them, their mood replicating the dimness of the place, as they got filled with that sense of dread and worry.“Then what do you mean by using him as proof, sir?”Harold was the one that broke that awkward glum that shook them all. Suddenly confused why the man would consider it.At that moment, the figure that was inside the bud move, its front now facing them.“I was holding him when I opened the portal. Did you not get him out?”Chris asks.From his memories, he was certain he grabbed hold of that being, dragging him along when he had called forth the door within that tempe
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Chapter 202 Duties and a shocker
With the decision already put upon them, nobody else had the nerve to speak out about the arrangement. That left them watching and waiting as Harold continued to browse through his device.“Lets hear it then.”Marco grumbles, having lost his patience from awaiting with what the man had to say.The bartender flinch, but was vigorous to clear his throat before facing the group. They all had this bored expression on their faces, all the while staring at him.“Um, yes. First, we’d like to gather samples of those serums, along with the bodies of those insectoids that you fought on the pier. We need to confirm if they truly are the source of the borrowed power.”He informs them of that one thing on their list before fumbling away on the other notes that he had prepared earlier.“You mean to tell me we’ve been injecting stuff from those things?”Finny’s mouth gaped at the information. Even with his intricate sources, he never found out about that, and the discovery only made him infuriated.
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Chapter 203 Their campaign
Tormented screeching simultaneously echoed through the trees, bouncing from one place to the other. Earth and plant seeped in that green liquid goo, along with the scattered pieces of claws, mandibles, and shells spread all throughout the forest.“That’s about the last of them.”Raynald wheezed, pulling his sword out of the body of an insectoid. He was quick to swing the weapon to wipe the dirt away.“I didn’t think we’d be using old weapons like this. But damn, they’re really effective.”Marco chuckled, brandishing the giant hammer that was given to him. The thing hummed with energy as it absorbed the power he gave it.“We’ll, the matriarch created them to fight of these enemies.”The sergeant let out a half smile, seeing how his own blade released a crimson glow. It burned out any remaining residual of flesh and dirt, cleaning it right away.He did not expect there’d be any weapon that could withstand his ability, so it amazed him they could produce such an item. Also, they don’t s
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Chapter 204 Plan B
Lightning lit up the sky, giving a glimpse of the dark clouds that hovered over them. The winds swirled with such intensity that it blew anything that wasn’t holding onto the earth.Not even the interconnected houses in the slums of the gang’s hometown, who’s surrounded by tall buildings, were not safe, as roofs and flashing flap like paper with each blow.If it was not for the special roots grabbing hold of the structures, many of the dwelling would have gotten blown away.And among the middle apartments, hiding within the tallest building, was Chris, gazing up with disappointment, as he watched how the heavens swirled, continuing to let out its thunderous roar.“Fuck, what are those people thinking?”He grits his teeth, sensing the energy increasing around the globe.It was so strong that the earth would tremble, seas rage, and the whirlwinds would cast down now and then.From the television behind him, he could hear the news of the chaos.It was happening everywhere. Yet, nobody s
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Chapter 205 A glimpse of hope
Chris took in a deep breath, absorbing the pure energy that he’d gather on the first floor. He needed to recharge as much as possible, heal as many of his wounds as he could, and also set enough power to process some other things. The force all over the place began humming, as the specs of different colored light danced in the air, swirling in a waltz around him like little fireflies in the forest. He was in this situation when the two men came in, causing them to halt for a moment, mesmerized by the display of an almost mystical presence within the area. It took a good few minutes before the fellows snap out of their daze, as one of them could no longer hold himself after hearing the news. “Sir Chris, is it true that you’re going to execute that plan?” Raynald did not hesitate to walk through those streaming lights, as the glowing orb seem to avoid them, all the while it followed the circular motion in the room. That causes the matriarch to pause, turning to his visitors. In t
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Chapter 206 The other people
A few miles from the city, inside one of the military’s state facility, deep underground gathered several of the most known figures, all wearing their uniforms with full medals of honor, and the likes.All of them gaze in awe at the large machinery that hummed and vibrated with energy. Releasing a radiant golden glow.It was a pyramid shaped contraption with three sides, about fifteen feet tall, each points of its base had black, rectangular device, in a standing position.The contraptions seem to serve as a sort of battery as they watch the light that emanated from each of it travel into the main mechanism, and into the top point of the triangular structure, which created a glow at the tip.“Are you certain this will work?”Another of the decorated men stated, voice firm and authoritative.The fellow’s hair was white from age, his skin sagging, yet his posture remained astute, standing straight in the presence of them all.The researches were unbothered by the higher-ranking officers
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Chapter 207 Predicaments and only one option
The old bosses, along with Chris, Harold and Oliver, gathered around a large table, looking at a map with marks. There was only a single laboratory left, out of about thirty of them.“So that place is negative as well. Which leaves us with only one more base.”The young soldier pointed to the only remaining target in their chart.“That’s a bummer.”Marco groaned, his face wrinkled, scratching his head in frustration upon realizing where the last area was.The others also ended up in silence, suddenly feeling down.“That zone is basically impenetrable. Not even my shadow spies can get in there. Not to mention they have an army of power users who are all above B class.”Finny heaved a sigh, shaking his head from the hopelessness of their situation. Of all the places they wanted to avoid, they ended up with having to deal with the worst and most frightening of them all.“Plus, they have that guy there.”Selena murmured, embracing herself. The thought of that person caused every fiber of
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Chapter 208 Team Oliver on the move
“You know, sir, the matriarch will not like this.”Those were Arnold’s words the minute they stepped out of the portal.Everything outside remained unchanged, continuing to become more devastating.They could barely take a step out of that rundown building, because the powerful gust of wind was too strong.“I know, but I don’t agree with this plan.”Oliver says, signaling them to hold for now.Even within that run down complex, they can still feel the force of the whirlwinds, trying to pull suck them into its grasp.They ended up holed up in the room. From the top of that structure, they could see a good view of all the destruction that was happening outside.Cars were getting dragged from the streets, trash and debris flying all over the place, buildings crumbling from all the quakes.There was hardly anyone within that city, since everyone was hiding in their bunk, stuck in some evacuee camps or fighting for their lives staying where they were.“Then why didn’t you just tell them th
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Chapter 209 Blindsided
Raynald and Harold were both in front of the table, inside the newly built war office, mapping out and discussing tactics and probable actions they could take when Chris came in. Both were keen to pause what they were doing, seeing that the man was frowning while looking around the room.“Is there a problem, matriarch?”Raynald asks, observing how the guy sighed, furrowing upon determining that there were only them there.“Has anyone seen Oliver? I wanted to upgrade his armor and his weaponry, but he wasn’t in his spot.”The fellow shows some pieces to them. Shoulder falling in utter frustration at not finding the youngster.“I gave him some time off, since he’s been overworking himself lately. Though he could be exploring a part of the sanctuary again.”The sergeant informs, remembering his orders to the young soldier yesterday.“Yeah, I think I saw him with Arnold and Bryce this morning.”Harold adds, recollecting that he’d seen the group running around the hall before he got to th
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