Rosie's Games

501  Sacrifice

EDEPES

And just like that, the chaos that followed was something that Rosalind had never seen before. Rosalind stood not far away from the once-magnificent gates of Edepes Kingdom. By now, their presence had already gathered the attention of some demons, and some started moving their way.

Then she raised her hand and recalled some flashes of memories. She imitated how the woman used her abilities as she closed her eyes. She needed to use both the dark and light blessings quickly while Lucas and Belisarius fought off the demons. Slowly, she could feel heat around her body.

The heat intensified, wrapping around Rosalind like a cocoon of energy. Her closed eyes pulsed with an otherworldly light, a reflection of the ancient blessings she was invoking. The chaos around her continued to escalate.

Demons, drawn by the strange energy emanating from her, closed in from all sides. Their grotesque forms and malevolent grins were enough to unsettle anyone, but Rosalind was determined.

Lucas and Belisarius fought valiantly, their weapons clashing against the demons' dark sorcery and twisted claws. Swords and fangs crackled through the air, and the once-pristine landscape was now a battleground.

As Rosalind's powers surged within her, she unleashed the dual blessings. Dark tendrils shot out from one hand, binding and immobilizing some of the demons. The ugly creatures writhed in agony as the mixture of dark and light hit their bodies.

At the same time, her other hand radiated a brilliant light that formed protective barriers around her companions, shielding them from the relentless attacks of the demonic horde.

But the price of wielding such ancient and powerful magic was steep. Rosalind could feel her energy draining rapidly, like a life force being siphoned away.

She gritted her teeth, determined to hold on just a little longer. The battle raged on, and Lucas and Belisarius fought with renewed vigor, knowing that Rosalind was now able to use the blessing.

Seeing her serious expression, both Lucas and Belisarius also gave their all to fight the demons. Both men could not help but suppress the surprise in their eyes when they saw her use the blessing together.

The three of them soon formed an unbreakable trio, each member complementing the others with their unique strengths.

But the demons were not to be underestimated. Infuriated by their inability to break through Rosalind's defenses, they chanted even darker incantations. The ground beneath them trembled violently as malevolent energy surged. Shadows coalesced into monstrous forms, and the air grew thick with an oppressive darkness.

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Rosalind's heart sank as she felt the sinister magic closing in.

What Rosalind did not know was the fact that the dark matter beneath their feet slowly receded. The black liquid was slowly disappearing from where they were standing!

Seeing this, Belisarius once again could not stop the surprise in his eyes.

Rosalind is not the real goddess….

How was it possible for her to do something so powerful? For the first time since he met her… Belisarius was actually having doubts.

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LONYTH

Deep beneath the snow-covered expanse of the cold north, hidden from the prying eyes of the world above, lay a large and mysterious base where sorcerers and low-level demons worked together in a most unlikely alliance.

The underground chambers were adorned with mystical symbols etched into the walls, glowing with an eerie, otherworldly light. Intricate arcane runes danced across the floor, creating intricate patterns that pulsed with an ancient energy. It was a place where the boundaries between the supernatural and the mortal world blurred.

Sorcerers, dressed in dark robes adorned with mystical sigils, moved about with an air of authority. They chanted incantations that resonated through the underground chambers, harnessing the arcane forces that surrounded them. Their spells were potent, their powers immense, and their knowledge of the mystical arts was unparalleled.

Despite this, the spells did not seem to have any effect at all. The only one who seemed to have experienced the spell was the man whose body was floating In the middle of the room. This man was none other than Brinley Fleur.

"This was indeed a very powerful and somewhat wasteful sacrifice," Ena Thun pursed her lips as she looked at Brinley's lifeless body. "Are you certain this is enough to break the barrier?" She looked at the hooded man standing next to her. "I have worked with the sorcerers and even tricked another blessed individual because of what you promised."

"Do you not trust me?" the man chuckled, his eyes full of greed as he stared straight at Brinley's body. "Although this vessel is somewhat weak, it will do. In two days, the Barrier will naturally break. Once that happens, the sorcerers will be able to use their abilities and you— the seal that is hindering you from gaining more abilities will naturally be lifted. Once this happens, you will become the most powerful individual in this continent."

"Hmph!" Ena snorted. She had schemed too much just to make Brinley trust her. They simply could not make any mistakes now! It would be a waste of their efforts.

"Hm?" the man beside her suddenly froze.

"What?" Ena immediately inquired. "Did something happen?" she asked.

This time, the man said nothing. He already explained to her that even if he was considered very powerful, the barrier in this continent was acting like a seal, stopping him from using all of his abilities. So, he needed sacrifices to be able to use his spells. As a high-ranking demon, this seemed unnatural but Ena did not know this.

She asked some questions and the demon assured her over and over and over again that this would make her more powerful.

"Someone has intervened!" the man hissed. "Quick! Take me to the south!" The trap that they laid was in the south. To avoid suspicion and problems, the demon decided to convince Ena to go to the North. This place was all snow, and it could act as the perfect place for them to plan their schemes!

For years, the two of them had been trying their best to break the barrier. Slowly, they are finally showing signs of success.

"What are you talking about?" Ena hissed, irritated. "Who would dare intervene? You said, our blessings would not work on those demons! That Dark matter that you spoke of… even I cannot touch it!" In this continent, Ena Thun knew that there were only a few people who could fight against them.

Soon, the demon explained that this was because of the barrier. Apparently, the barrier is making them weak.

Because of this reasoning alone, Ena was quite confident that not one member of the seven families would intervene. Moreover, she did her best to create more chaos everywhere to divert everyone's attention and make sure that no one would pay attention to Edepes.

So… who would dare intervene now?

"Are you deaf? Take me to that place!" the demon ordered, his voice trembled, something that she never heard from him in the past.

While still grumbling, she chose to listen to him and immediately used a teleportation relic to transport them into an area near Edepes.

What they witnessed there was nothing short of astonishing. Two men stood amidst a raging horde of demons, fighting valiantly against the evil creatures. Their weapons gleamed with deadly purpose, their every move precise and coordinated.

But the most captivating element of the scene was the extremely bright ball suspended in the middle of the two combatants. This radiant sphere emitted a brilliant, almost blinding light that seemed to push back the encroaching darkness. It pulsed with an energy that defied explanation, and it was clear that this luminous orb was the epicenter of the battle.

Ena and the demon exchanged puzzled glances. This unexpected turn of events had left them momentarily speechless.

Ena's astonishment grew as she stared at the radiant sphere. It was unlike anything she had encountered in her extensive knowledge of sorcery and the supernatural. The mysteries surrounding the sphere deepened her curiosity, and she couldn't help but voice her bewilderment.

"What is that?" Ena asked. Her doubts about whether any sorcerer could conjure such a phenomenon gnawed at her. She expected her companion to provide an answer, but instead, he appeared to be overwhelmed by something beyond her understanding.

The man beside her began to tremble. For some reason, Ena immediately sensed his unease. His reaction was unsettling, and it sent a chill down her spine.

She quickly realized that whatever this luminous ball was, it had a profound effect on a higher-ranking demon. The power of the light pierced through his defenses, leaving him vulnerable and shaken.

"Leave..." the demon finally spoke, his voice laced with urgency. "We need to leave this place."

Ena didn't need any further prompting. She trusted the demon's instincts, and his unease was enough to convince her that they should retreat for now.

They had witnessed something extraordinary, something beyond their comprehension, and it was clear that this radiant sphere held a power that defied explanation.

For now, they are going to leave.