Saga of Atlantis

Chapter 195 The Unawakened Holder [1]

"I took a moment to look at them before I replied, pointing downwards, "...She is here, just below us."

...This is the place that I saw in the game.

"But she isn't alone," I added, looking down, my voice turning serious as I knew I couldn't take it lightly.

"Someone at Ascension Level is guarding her body."

Both Nadya's and Elysia's faces hardened at my words.

I could clearly see concern in their eyes—for both their mother and for me.

"Hey, Neil," Elysia said, her obsidian eyes boring into me. "Are you sure you can win against it?"

"That dude who's at ascension level?" I asked, tilting my head.

"He's a whole rank higher than you," she replied, nodding hesitantly. "...That isn't someone you can take on—."

"Do you need our help?" Nadya cut in as she walked forward. "Or do you want us to stay out of it?"

"No, you can—."

"Neil." She said, her voice serious. "Don't try to sugarcoat your words."

I sighed as I rubbed my temples. "...Honestly, I would prefer if you guys stay out of the fight."

"Got it." Nadya replied with a smile, her long, voluminous pink hair bouncing as she nodded. "We'll be out of your way."

"Glad you understand," I replied as I patted her head, which made her blush a little.

My gaze shifted toward Elysia, who was biting her nails in frustration.

Her gaze met mine, and even though she wanted to say a lot of things, she held back.

"Just this once," she finally whispered with a deep sigh.

"With that settled." I announced as I stretched my body a little. "I want to make a few things clear."

...A being at ascension level.

Someone who could be considered a powerhouse in this world.

From what I remember, the one guarding Nadya's mother is in middle order.

'Someone who could be a pillar of a kingdom.'

I haven't faced many at that level, but all of them were terrifying.

Strong enough to make me feel hesitant to fight against them.

"The moment we get a hold of your mother," I said as I glanced up at the ceiling. "I am blowing up this place."

"...."

Elysia opened her mouth to rebuke but quickly dismissed whatever she wanted to say.

"Anything else?" Nadya asked, tilting her head.

"Oh, right." I smiled as I looked at her. "Forgive me if I unknowingly touch your mother inappro—."

"You aren't doing anything like that," Elysia cut in, glaring at me.

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I shrugged while glancing at Nadya.

...Who was deep in thought.

[...There is no way she is having second thoughts, right?]

Edda's concerned and creeped-out voice echoed in my head.

But my gaze abruptly shifted away from her body.

I looked down.

...And there 'he' was.

Lazily sitting on the throne, clutching an old twisted book.

"Stay back," I ordered them, my voice serious as 'his' body twitched.

"N-Neil."

"Just stay back," I whispered softly, looking back at her.

She looked at me, and I could clearly see emotions in her eyes.

...She was scared.

"Take care," Elysia said as she grabbed Nadya, dragging her away from me.

With them gone, I focused back on the man who slowly stood up from his throne.

"....."

Without saying a word, I walked toward him, gripping tightly on my spear.

The man had his entire body practically stitched together including his face, marking of stitch was clearly visible on his upper body.

He wore a ragged royal attire with eyes as hollow as a bottomless pit.

He limply stepped down the stairs, barely holding himself.

"Are you still sane?" I asked as I looked at him.

"Ahh...That voice."

His twisted, broken voice echoed within the place.

"..Are you back, master?"

"...."

I abruptly stopped in my place as I heard his words.

"What?"

I asked, unable to comprehend his words.

"....I took care of everything you asked, master."

Ignoring my words, the man continued, his voice filled with sorrow.

"Then why did my kingdom perish?"

His body trembled in anger while I could only look at him in confusion.

"..."

I felt goosebumps across my entire body as his hollow eyes started to bleed.

"I followed your last wish."

The book in his hand slowly floated beside him.

Its pages turned constantly before stopping.

The whole place trembled violently.

A burning crimson flame started to engulf the entire place.

"THEN WHY DID THIS HAPPEN!?"