2025-03-08 17:00:27Evening on the ferry.
A figure stood on the deck, resting on the edge of the ferry, watching the ocean toss its waves.
“There you are.” Another figure said as it suddenly appeared by the first figure’s side and rested its back on the edge, folding its arms. ”Your cabin is too cramped?”
“I need to think. Jonelle.” The first figure said.
“I am assuming you have a plan and reason for dragging us both unto this ship, Reese?”
“The Grand Abott was not aware of the tunnels underneath the temple. I asked him personally.” Reese said.
“Ho! How did Voyne know of it then?”
“I don’t know. I intend to find out.”
“You let Luthen into your head. Are you okay about that?”
“I didn’t let him. The fool barged in, like I did his. But it’s fine.”
“I know I have asked you this before, but why? Why pro
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Chapter Sixty- One: Gone and Back Again: The Saintess Wins.
Mother’s eyes snapped open in the real world. Sweat beaded her brow. Her breath was ragged. She had not anticipated the ritual to be this taxing. Every breath felt like a struggle. But she had succeeded.It is done.The Apostates lay unconscious in the pods around her. The Relic’s glow dimmed.She tried to stand but her vision swam. She couldn't think clearly or get her eyes to open. It felt heavy and out of touch.She fell to the floor.*******Over a week had passed since the Apostate Incident in the camp."It's been quite quiet these past few days." Lyann said in their war tent. Luthen was busy somewhere digging in books and Somen was out managing the camp. Only Kane was listening to her."Even the followers have quieted their movements. We are slowly drawn to the endgame." Kane said. They both had been strategizing for the better part of a day."I think it's time we rescued those two." Lyann said. "We'll need every h
Chapter Sixty: To Victory and Missing Old Friends.
"You'll find me more formidable than you imagined, Saintess." Mother grinned, pleased with herself.The blasts from the Saintess’s hands pierced the vacuum of the mind scape, burning white-hot with the calm fury of the Saintess. But none reached their mark. She was beginning to lose her cool.Mother tilted her head, eyes narrowing, her wicked grin never leaving her face. “For someone so old, you so foolishly thought that your self-righteousness would grant you strength. But your days are long gone and all your power is restricted to this place.”"I suppose I should thank you." Mother continued, ascending as she talked. "You have given me the advantage." A lot of the soul energy the Saintess had fired congregated around Mother. A flick of her finger was all she needed to fire them in the opposite direction.Drawing on the power of the Relic once more, the Saintess constructed a barrier that protected her from the blast. Her face was tight and pensive."It's time you stop holding on to t
Chapter Fifty-Nine: A Ghostly Visit.
Reneé stepped forward, her voice trembling but firm. “I would stand with you. Let me lend what strength I have.”"Don't worry, Reneé. We got this." Luthen said."You don't understand. You can't tell we not to fight with you. You have no idea what I have been through. Plus you trashed my home. I have nowhere to go to. I am not asking.""We can't involve you in this. The people we are dealing with are strong and dangerous." Somen explained."Sounds like you are calling me weak." Reneé said."Yes. Exactly what he meant." Lyann interjected. "At the level you are what can you hope to do?""I brought Intel, I told you about them!""We know and that's why you are still breathing." The shock on Reneé's face was incentive enough for Lyann to keep going. " Even if we fully trusted you-we don't- you aren't even Awakened! Just realize your weakness already. Go home. We are not asking."Reneé's lip trembled and she left in a hurry.“She was going to die,” Lyann said defensively when she sensed eve
Chapter Fifty-Eight: Restructuring.
"Oh. She is-sorry, was-Voyne's secretary.""That explains the energy tagging her." Kane said. "How is she here?""She came looking for us. Said she had something to tell us. She's done with him.""That's quite convenient." Lyann scoffed."I know you don't trust me but I didn't know what I was getting into! I just wanted to switch jobs for a pay raise. If I had known the job was to be a secretary to a homicidal maniac, you think I would have agreed?!" Reneé breathed angrily.Nice. She stood up for herself. Luthen could not help but be impressed."Then why come to us?" Lyann was unfazed. She was a master criminal and had dealt many times with people claiming to switch allegiancs only to be exposed as spies. "How do you know we aren't the same as Voyne -or worse?""I have seen what he has done and I know what he did to me.I found out what he—and she—plan to do. I had to tell someone. And you… you're the only ones left who can stop it. So if there's even a chance that you are even slightly
Chapter Fifty-Seven: Reneé Meets the Gang.
She could barely turn back to see Luthen.When she did, He looked every bit as scary as her imagination. The way the dark forest seemed to bend around him, the blood dripping from his hands, his cold, harsh voice.She tried to control her fear, to still her body. Yet she buckled as Luthen’s voice pierced into her like a blade of ice.“I—I’m not spying,” she stammered finally.She does look okay. Luthen thought."I really hate being watched. But I'll excuse you this once because I know you are no threat. If you want to stay in the camp, follow me." He turned and went into the camp.In her eyes, he went from being the fierce demon in her imagination to just another young man looking burdened.Well, he was carrying something so he was technically burdened. Traps in one hand and some dead small animals in the other, their blood staining his hands. The dripping blood did not help her impression of him.She swore she could almost see horns growing from his head."What is your name?
Chapter Fifty-Six: Refinement, Teaching & Guidance.
"Exactly dear. That is what I am saying. They are our cards against the Shards. They just need a little....refinement."Refinement. Teaching. Guidance."Remember, son. Our plan isn't to beat the Shards. You don't offer a calf to a deity. You grow it instead to an adult and then make a more pleasing offering. The seedlings are to be nutured to befitting sacrifices.""I trust you know what to do." She finished.The fireplace crackled on.*******"It's disturbing really. That the three of you would know our enemies so personally." Kane said."If it weren't for the level of trust I have, I would consider you all as foes." He continued."Why is he targeting people from our past? Is he messing with us? What does he know? Is there come clue -" "How do you know - what's her name? -Ari?" Luthen cut in "You know I consider it rude to be cut in the middle of my speech." Lyann said."Just answer the question.". He retorted.There was a heavy sigh from the lady."Ari - no rather- Arianne is....
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