NABC Chapter 675: Chapter 675 - Shadowborn Aeriarchs
Chapter 675: Chapter 675 - Shadowborn Aeriarchs
Chapter 675: Chapter 675 - Shadowborn Aeriarchs
Western Gate. Optimus, Trison, Toberry, Ivana, and Fokil vs King Balam.
"Tora!!!" Max shouted loudly. "I'm seriously starting to lose it watching all of this. We're barely holding our ground against attacks from every direction, and now another wave of reinforcements has shown up... Tora, please, explain who all these people are. I recognize some of them as members of the Vensalor Guild, but the others..."
Tora gave an awkward grin, rubbing the back of his neck before replying. "Alright, Max, let's start with the Western Gate. That one over there? He's a blacksmith from Deadbay City."
"A blacksmith? How? From Deadbay City? Why didn't anyone notice him during the last war there?"
"Well," Tora said with a shrug, "I'm pretty sure the cameras didn't cover the entire fight, but I'm certain he was part of it."
"But how does a dwarf blacksmith suddenly end up here? Can you tell me more about him, Tora?"
Tora hesitated before answering, "I'm not sure I can explain all that, Max. I don't know much about him myself. But judging from the damage he's already dealt, I'm confident this guy is going to put up a strong fight against King Balam."
"Agreed, Tora. Now let's move on to the Eastern Gate."
Eastern Gate. Goldrich, Jovina, Melliandra, and Fang vs Countess Murmur.
"Am I seeing this right? Isn't that the Fae Beast you all fought during the expedition to the Fae Land? You were on that expedition, weren't you, Tora?"
"Yeah, Max, that's Fang," Tora confirmed, nodding. "But don't worry-he's on our side now. Fang is one of Jovina's summoned beasts."
"How...? I've noticed some Fae are now in Slumdon Town too. Is this also because of Broken?"
"Yes, I'd say so," Tora replied with a nod. "The Fae Beast now follows Broken and the Vensalor Guild, and it formed a contract with Jovina since she's the only Beast Master on the team."
"That's incredible, Tora," Max said. "It looks like the Vensalor Guild's ranks just got a whole lot stronger."
Southern Gate. Livelywood, Starfall, Elincia, and Wrath Champion Booba vs Duke Alloces. Max continued, "Alright, I noticed the Southern Gate has received some seriously strong reinforcements too. I clearly heard that man shouting something about being a Wrath Champion? Isn't he also a member of Vensalor, Tora?"
Tora chuckled nervously. "Yes, hehe, that's Booba. He's actually Elincia's brother."
"Oh, now that's an interesting piece of news," Max said, raising an eyebrow. "So, the Vensalor Guild officially has a Divine Champion, and it turns out he's Elincia's brother. Fascinating..."
Max leaned closer to the camera, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Well, I wouldn't be surprised if they've got more than one Divine Champion in their ranks."
Northern Gate. Charmelyn, Skywarden, Kingsley, SexyGrill and SexyBloom vs Marquis Orias. "And next, Tora, this is really interesting," Max said, leaning forward with a curious expression. "I know SexyGrill is a Lust Champion and also a Unique-grade class holder. But the girl with her-SexyBloom-I'm pretty sure they both supported Broken during the final battle. And they seem to have a close connection with him."
Max's face lit up with intrigue as he turned to Tora. "Now, tell me, because this has been a burning question for a lot of people. What exactly is the relationship between SexyGrill, SexyBloom, and Broken? I mean, they rarely come to the South Continent, yet they seem really close to him."
Tora grinned awkwardly at the question. "Max, I feel like you're exploiting me with all these questions."
"Oh, come on, Tora," Max replied with a laugh. "We all know how hard it is to get an interview with Broken, so as the representative of the Vensalor Guild, it's your job to answer this!"
On the screen was an image of a swirling portal, suspended high in the sky, far above the battlefield. Its edges shimmered with unstable energy, rotating rapidly.
"Based on our calculations, sir," the assistant finally said, "the portal will fully open in approximately... ten minutes."
The tension in the room thickened as everyone fixed their eyes on the screen. The battle raged on in the other feeds, but their focus remained locked on the swirling gateway above.
When the predicted time arrived, the portal's rotation intensified, spinning faster and faster until, with a deafening silence, something burst forth from its center. A shadowy figure shot downward, wings beating furiously as it dove straight toward the ground.
The creature moved quickly, cloaked in shadow, its shape barely visible as it shot through the air. Instead of heading toward the battlefield, it suddenly changed direction, diving straight into the heart of the city's inner districts.
It landed in a crowded open square where terrified citizens were desperately trying to flee.
The impact of its landing was explosive. Dust and debris blasted outward, and the force of the shockwave brought a sudden, heavy silence to the panicked crowd. Slowly, the figure straightened, towering over everyone around it.
As the dust cleared, the being's full form was revealed. A man clad in jagged black and crimson armor. His massive wings, their sleek black feathers dissolving into shadow at the edges. Atop his head rested a twisted black crown adorned with glowing red gems. In his hand, he wielded a unique crimson staff.
The man's pale face came into view, his glowing crimson eyes cold and piercing beneath his dark, slicked-back hair. A faint smile played on his lips as he surveyed the chaos around him.
"Are the people of Yunatea this weak?"
Then, text appeared on the screen, identifying the newcomer:
[Prince Stolas - Shadowborn Aeriarchs Lv. 386]
[Named Demon - Ranking 36]
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Author's Note:
Okay, let's recap:
Western Gate: King Balam tanking hits like he's on vacation.
Eastern Gate: Countess Murmur flying circles around everyone like it's an airshow.
Southern Gate: Booba being a Wrath Champion and living rent-free in his enemies' heads.
Northern Gate: SexyGrill and SexyBloom. Enough said.
AND THEN PRINCE STOLAS SHOWED UP. I mean, nothing says "plot escalation" like a literal shadowy overlord diving into the fray.
Which gate would YOU want to defend? Drop your picks below and let's debate who's carrying the team right now! (Also, feel free to cheer for your faves because the next chapter is about to
go absolutely bananas.) []