NABC The first half of Chapter 158, the prophecy
The first half of Chapter 158, the prophecy
The first half of Chapter 158, the prophecy
The Astrea Familia's tough stance was somewhat expected, or rather, this was the development he had hoped for. Ikeros smiled slightly; something interesting was about to begin.
Ikeros laughed and said, "Let's go somewhere else. We don't want to make a big fuss, since we'll be running into each other all the time in Orario."
As he spoke, Ikelos's gaze swept across the arena. Tens of thousands of people were gathered there, and if something went wrong, it was normal for thousands to die.
Sensing the threat in Ikelos's voice, Astraea and Ryu's expressions changed as they scrutinized the god-like figure, as if only now recognizing his true nature. On the surface, Ikelos's family remained a normal family, except for Roy, who remained calm.
Both the Ikelos Familia and the Sanatos Familia are located within the man-made labyrinth; Roy would never believe they are completely unrelated.
With the resources and strength of these two clans, it would be incredibly easy for them to pull some dirty tricks in the arena without being detected. Such disgusting methods can only be used against the Astrea clan.
Other clans would be thrilled if the Ikelos Familia caused trouble, ideally with thousands dying to escalate the situation, incite the wrath of everyone in Orario, and then unite all other clans to wipe out the Ikelos Familia in one fell swoop.
This is the way to maximize profits.
But it is neither humane nor just, and it has no faith, so Astraea and Ryu would not accept it.
Roy silently suppressed the idea. He believed that with his preparations over the past two days, he could also wipe out the Ikeros Familia. The longer it dragged on, the more likely things would go wrong, and he didn't want to do that.
"Ikelos, tell me your thoughts." Astraea's tone was no longer friendly.
"Don't stare at me like that, Astraea."
Ikeros laughed and said, "It's like a private war game, best two out of three. We lost, so this matter ends here, and we'll keep to ourselves from now on. We won, and according to the conditions I just proposed, we'll pay 300 million falies in compensation, and Roy's brother will say goodbye to the dead and cut off his own arm."
"Of course, considering Astrea's situation, the rule that everyone who participates in each round must be of the same level is very advantageous to you, isn't it?"
"How is it?"
Ikeros looked at Roy and Astrea, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Roy, Ryu, and Astrea exchanged glances, each seeing caution in the other's eyes.
Roy is hailed as the strongest LV.3 adventurer. No one of his level can rival him. The Ikeros Familia is essentially giving away a free win.
Or are you very confident about the other two matches?
Is there really such a good thing in the world?
A weasel is wishing a chicken a Happy New Year!
Anyone could see that Astraea looked at Roy and respected his opinion.
Roy lowered his head in thought, and finally nodded.
Roy felt he had lost a fortune if he didn't bleed a little dry today, having already spent over a hundred million in Fargo.
The group left the bustling area.
Roy found an opportunity to avoid Ikeros's gaze and tossed the equipment from his spatial ring to Ryu, Daphne, and Cassandra.
Fully armed!
Their luxurious equipment was the envy of even level 4 and level 5 adventurers.
Following Ikeros, the group crossed the street and entered the city's underground drainage system.
It was dark and without light.
They each needed to carry a magic stone lamp to barely see their surroundings.
The water only reaches the ankles and does not affect movement.
Continue along the passage.
Ikeros was very familiar with the place, and Roy and his group followed behind him.
Roy narrowed his eyes. He remembered that the artificial maze had several entrances and exits, distributed in different locations in Orario: Daedalus Street, the church, the drainage system...
Arriving at a wide open space, the magic stone lamps were mounted on nearby stone pillars, illuminating the dim cave.
Ikelos called out into the darkness, "Dix, I've brought them here."
"Looks like you're still somewhat useful as a deity!"
The man who emerged from the depths of darkness was tall, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, wearing goggles, and holding a blood-red spear, exuding an ominous aura.
The man was followed by a dozen or so unruly youths with smiles on their faces.
"That's really going too far. Show some respect for your own god," Ikeros grumbled, but he wasn't angry at all; he was used to this kind of thing.
Roy and Liu stared at the man, recalling information about him in their minds.
Dix Perdix, known as "The Savage," was already a Level 4 adventurer about seven or eight years ago. He hadn't updated his adventurer profile in the guild for many years, so no one knew his exact strength.
However, the bet proposed by Ikeros required a duel between adventurers of the same level, revealing that this person's strength was the same as Ryu's: LV.5.
"Sprout of Justice, I never imagined you were connected to those monsters. That's quite a surprise."
Dix was also staring at Roy, a sinister smile playing on his lips. He didn't want to become a tool for the gods' amusement; his battle was his own decision.
All the light from the crowd focused on Roy.
"You're eyeing the same prey," Dix said. "Looks like you're also interested in those monsters!"
Roy chuckled. "Whether it's human or monster, to be honest, I don't care. Are you really that concerned about just the surface appearance?"
The dispute arose because Roy killed a member of the Ikelos Familia. Goddess Astraea and Ryu were unaware of what had happened; they simply believed that Roy wouldn't kill someone without a reason.
Their cryptic conversation made them realize that things weren't so simple.
"I see!"
Dix suddenly realized what kind of person Roy was, and that he was different from him.
All he wanted to hear were the wails of those monsters!
"Forget it, if I don't get rid of you, all those bastards under my command will rebel. Just accept your fate. This world only needs one savage who defies fate, me," Dix said.
Dix stepped forward, carrying a blood-red spear. "I'm the first to fight, LV.5!"
really!
Among the Astrea Familia, only Ryu, at level 5, meets the requirements for accepting the challenge.
Liu walked out, holding the ethereal light.
Everyone retreated until they were about seventy or eighty meters away. A battle between LV.5 adventurers was not something that these small fry could easily interfere with.
Cassandra, trembling at the back of the group, was experiencing her dream becoming increasingly clear.
"A thousand-year curse, etched in blood, transformed into a heart of rage; you rising serpent, you will devour justice and plunge it into the abyss."
The gleam of a broken blade is both hope and a gateway to despair.
Cassandra's pupils dilated in shock. At this moment, she finally understood why she couldn't interpret the "prophetic dream" with Roy that day.
The dream is upside down!
This is only the first half of the prophecy!