Chapter 426 Everything is decided
Chapter 426 Everything is decided
Asher Eli didn't just lie down to enjoy his loved ones getting hurt while he watched. He had a purpose, a reason that drove him forward, compelling him to act amidst the chaos.
Amidst the flurry of battle and the focused attention on Adriana, Eli's keen eyes caught something moving faster than anything he had witnessed before. It was a precise strike, a swift penetration of Cambion's chest, targeting his heart with unwavering accuracy.
It was at that moment that Eli had been chasing down that entity with all his might,
'Spark, Spark'
His eyes glittered with golden sparks as he left behind golden trails.
Finally, the bat landed on the hand of a hooded figure standing before the falls.
"Hmm..." The hooded figure expressed surprise and remarked, "You must have run quite swiftly to keep up with my darling," as it affectionately stroked the bat's neck.
"Why are you doing this?" Eli asked calmly, his gaze sweeping over their surroundings; they appeared to be standing on the cliff.
"Oh? Me?"
"Who else could it be?"
"Haha... Indeed. What should I say... I am a little bored, you know," the hooded figure answered as the bat vanished, and took Cambion's soul crystal.
"Bored?"
"Yes, indeed. It's been thousands of years since the world was calm... no wars, no problems... everything fine, and it's kind of vexing," the hooded figure replied.
"..." Eli furrowed his brow.
Observing Eli's expression, the hooded figure chuckled, "hehe... You cannot comprehend me, human... No one can comprehend me... I want to break free from this illusion, unlike you and others who choose to believe this is the real world."
".... Pardon?" Eli was now perplexed.
"Hahaha... There is no need to be so perplexed. Once I finish the preparations, you and your loved ones will understand... The true world will reveal itself, and time is drawing near, Human and also yours... hehe," the hooded figure chuckled with an eerie smile.
".... I see.... You can see the future... ah," Eli nodded in understanding.
"!!" The hooded figure flinched momentarily before saying, "The future? What are you talking about?"
"So, you didn't see this coming.... more exactly, you seemed too surprised when I appeared here?" Eli inquired instead of answering.
"Tsk, You infuriating man, Don't tell me that reincarnator was able to recognize me at that time?" The hooded figure expressed surprise and contemplation, 'I guess, she must have already regained her memories at that time and might have known what was happening around her... Tsk, Tsk... To think he would find this, but....'
"What makes you think I can see the future?" The hooded figure asked with a curious tone, leaning slightly forward.
"Hmm, So you acknowledge that you can see the future," Eli nodded in understanding, his eyes narrowing slightly as he observed the figure.
'I will have to deal with her later,' he resolved silently. With that, everyone made their way to Mariel's mansion, which surprisingly appeared to be cleaned up.
Then Eli disclosed everything about Prisania, except for her perverted tendencies, and shared his suspicions about the individual who seemed to possess knowledge of the future and other matters.
"I see..." Adriana began, her gaze shifting to Prisania, who fidgeted nervously in front of them, resembling a child facing their parent's scrutiny, 'Is she another key?' Adriana wondered silently.
"I've told you everything, Adriana. Now it's your turn... isn't it?" Eli inquired, his expression earnest. He had divulged what she sought to know, and now it was her turn to reciprocate.
Adriana sighed wearily. "Eli, as much as I wish I could reveal everything, I cannot do so without Lilit—"
"I'm not inquiring about those doors... I'm asking about Zera, your daughter. You're aware she's been behaving oddly, and there have been instances where a skull tattoo appears on her body," Eli interjected. While he harboured a curiosity about the doors and keys, his primary concern now lay with the child who held a deep affection for him.
He needed to understand everything about Zera's peculiar behaviour and handle the situation delicately; one misstep could fracture the bond between Zera and Adriana irreparably and even more that hooded person's words still ringing in his mind.
Adriana regarded Eli, noting the gravity of his inquiry. With a sigh, she glanced at Scylla and the others, silently signalling for them to give her and Eli some privacy.
Once alone, Adriana began her narrative. "It all began when I reached the Perfect Emperor Rank Cultivation and desired to start a family like others. However, I found no interest in any man, even when I attempted to conceive for the sake of having a child. My other side refused to accept any weak man, and so I confided in Lilith..."
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Lilith's indifferent gaze rested on Adriana as she sat upon her throne, exuding an air of authority. "I can assist you in creating a life, but you won't experience motherhood like others. Are you fine with that?" she asked, her tone devoid of emotion.
Adriana, kneeling before Lilith, struggled to comprehend. "Forgive me, My King, but I am having difficulty understanding your words."
Lilith clarified, "What I mean is that you won't be able to carry the child in your womb."
"I understand... As long as I have a child, I am content," Adriana replied, her smile reflecting her happiness.
Lilith sighed before proceeding to request Adriana's Origin Blood, which also carried her Virgin Blood, slightly breaking her hymen. Adriana complied, offering her blood to Lilith, who then whispered something, enveloping the blood in her Dark mana. In moments, an embryo formed, and within seconds, a small child appeared before Adriana's eyes.
"Thank you, My King!" Adriana's eyes welled with tears of joy as she beheld her child.
"Waaa,aaww..." The child cried.
"Oh, cutie, cutie, cutie~"
"She is essentially our child," Lilith remarked with a faint smile. However, her expression quickly turned serious when she saw the child's shoulder, "and... she must die when the time comes."
"My King?" Adriana's shock and horror were palpable.
"I apologize, Adriana, but... this was unforeseen. The child is now deemed the Key by Mana itself," Lilith explained, pointing to a small skull symbol that appeared on the child's shoulder.
"A Key? I-I don't understand," Adriana said, her voice trembling with dread. Continue your journey on empire
"The keys to the doors... They must die to open the door," Lilith revealed solemnly and added, "And doors will eventually open no matter what!"
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