Chapter 284
Chapter 284 The Unpredictable Witch
“Beep. Detecting intrusion of unknown forcefield. Host’s Spiritual senses are rapidly weakening.”
“Beep. Detecting dangerous high-energy magical lifeform closing in. Recommending the host keep distance from said lifeform.”
“Beep. Detecting foreign mental-suppression-causing intimidation effects on the host. Requesting instructions from host. Counter-attack?”
“Beep. Detecting… “
“……”
Liana’s death threat rang in his ear, and the chip in his mind continued to beep ceaselessly. Repeated alarm bells went off in his head, almost driving him insane.
However, it was precisely the danger and urgency of the situation that caused Greem’s Spirit to become even sharper and more focused.
To Greem’s shock and horror, the fearsome black python was also a Second Grade magical creature. Moreover, it seemed to be Liana’s magical pet. It shook and its tail, and its black and scaled snake’s tail extended up to a dozen meters. It easily bound Greem, who had lost all his spellcasting ability, and dragged him back along with Alice.
The Explosive Fireball that Greem fired from his Scroll of Voodoo was swallowed by the black python in a single bite. The fireball exploded, and the only thing that happened was some slight black smoke came out of its nostrils.
It had swallowed and devoured an explosive fireball and had not sustained a single injury. Greem was utterly terrified. His confidence that came from killing a Second Grade knight on the knight’s plane was instantly shattered into a million pieces.
Dammit! Why was there such a massive difference between Second Grades from the World of Adepts, and the Second Grades of other planes!?
“Not bad! Kehkehkeh… ” A frightening smile appeared on the old witch’s face, “To raise a hand against a Second Grade adept for a little brat. No wonder this little brat was so willing to be your slave! Not bad. Not bad. Not bad at all… “
Confused expressions appeared on Greem’s and Alice’s faces. They were completely dazzled by what was happening.
However, only one was truly confused. The other one was just putting up an act!
The old witch Liana looked at the two people staring at her in confusion and leapt off the wooden bench with difficulty. She walked to the wooden table. She held a long staff in one hand, and lifted the black robe dragging against the ground with the other. She narrowed her eyes as she assessed the two, before nodding in satisfaction.
“I know both of you are extremely confused. Still, this old hag doesn’t have that much time to explain to either of you. Hey. Kid. Your little maid will need to stay here at my place for up to ten days. You can come and fetch her ten days later! I’ll properly educate her on how to become a true witch in this time! And you… can leave.”
Witch Liana waved the staff in her hand and Greem felt light flash before his eyes.
He found himself standing alone at the entrance of the swamp the very next second.
With a black pot in his arms!
Greem raised his head. The mist was getting heavier. It was hard to see through the Swamp of Darkness anymore. A complex and indescribable feeling was betrayed in his eyes.
A short moment later, he shook his head and left.
…………
Seven days later.
Guriad Arena.
As a specialized arena for esoteric duels, Guriad Arena was famous throughout the outer circle. Many esoteric adepts loved to come here and settle their disagreements with a good duel.
Today, the Byron Clan from the Zhentarim Dagon area and the Gerto Clan from the north of the Silver Union’s territory were using a golem duel to fight over possession of the right to stay in the Castle in the Sky.
If the Gerto Clan won, the Byron Clan would lose their last outpost in the Castle in the Sky. They would no longer have any ability to purchase resources from the very center of the Silver Union. If the Byron Clan won, the Gerto Clan would have to pay massive compensations as the challenging party.
It was said that the amount of resources at stake was enough to bankrupt a small clan!
That was why this particular golem duel had drawn the attention of numerous shop owners and adepts stationed in the city.
Some of them wanted to personally witness the fall of the Byron Clan, while others only wanted to collect some data on the battling golems. The fight hadn’t start yet, but already the seats were sold out.