Chapter 2330 - 107: Crow's Prophecy X_3

But Xiesta replied, "I already know."

"Shall we go out, Xiesta?"

Xiesta glanced at her and nodded.

Mei didn't waste words, she immediately sheathed the Holy Sword and took out the Long Halberd from her back, moving forward. This was the weapon that suited her, although it couldn't be fully utilized in the inn's hall — the Crow's Claw Knights had already retreated outside, and no one was stopping them now.

The adventurers looked at the two, then exchanged glances among themselves. Earlier, they were unwilling to disturb any trouble, but now their mindset had shifted. The actions of the Crow's Claw Sanctuary in this region were not necessarily popular, they just lacked a leader and opportunity for resistance. Kicking someone when they're down is something many are willing to do.

Both parties originally had no stakes, but there were some personal grievances.

The street was eerily silent at this moment, chaotic yet soundless, everyone craning their heads to look in one direction, so much so that they didn't notice anyone walking out of the inn. They were staring at the shape formed by the smoke from the shadows, the enormous wings almost obscuring half of the street.

And beyond the smoke, there was a flicker of red light.

Parker lay on the terrace with his mouth agape, staring at this scene. He pressed down the bandage stuck to his face, then turned back in a daze to ask Miss Natural Historian, "Gita, what kind of ghostly thing did you summon for them?"

"I heard they revere crows, which is an image amidst the storm..."

"...Its wings sweep across the void, bringing calamity, its howling offers the only guidance in the night, its crimson gaze with the blood and moon suspended high. All things of Terraqueous, a reflection of death and shadow, when it descends, the ominous star will shine upon this land seven days hence..."

"...It is the lightless Abyssal Sea, and the times traversed above the Abyssal Sea. Soon to be fulfilled, with what has already been executed, the black ship moored at both ends of the storm... As the years of disaster arrive, descending are the seven progeny of the shadow, the glow of the ominous star flashing amongst the clouds will illuminate this land..."

Gita placed her pale little hand on the book's title page, the ancient Magic Guided Book seemed stained with black color, akin to ink.

Parker loudly asked her, "What is that thing?"

Gita pondered for a moment, then responded, "...It's the Crow's Prophecy, from a very ancient legend."

The Qixue People worshipped crows, but they had long since vanished into history. Eteliria viewed crows as evil omens, there weren't many literary works describing them, but fortunately, she still remembered some.

However, Parker looked at the rising shadow with a grim expression: "...Can you not summon such scary things next time..."

"It's just a shadow, Parker."

Gita shook her head, softly reading out the final segment of the prophecy:

"...It has four wings, three claws, and the tail of a snake. It is the King of the Crows, Terraqueous."

From within the billowing shadows emerged four wings, two pitch-black, two blood-red, its sturdy claws resembling those of hounds, with cracked sores pressing into the ground, and another bird-like claw stretched from the black feathers upon its chest, drooping on the chest, curling.

Its tail curled back behind the claws, segment by segment, like snake bones, dragging slowly on the ground. A monster like a crow raised its head high, behind the pervasive smoke were seven eyes, each eye blinked with a crimson glow.

The storm clerics reacted first, staring dumbstruck at this figure, muttering to themselves while retreating:

"Terraqueous, Terraqueous..."

"That is the crow's prophecy... The End of the Raven has arrived..."

Knights also began to waver, and the mercenaries who had never seen such a scene scattered in panic, screaming, and retreating.

The commander of the Crow's Claw Sanctuary watched this scene and made an unusual move, he raised his head as if looking at a deity, trembling, he knelt; neither fleeing nor seeking cover but lay prostrate on the ground like bowing to a supreme existence.

Just within the crowd, few noticed this scene.

Elisa stood at the window looking at this scene with slight surprise, it was merely an illusion Gita had crafted to distract the adversaries, but the effect turned out to be better than anticipated. Nevertheless, it was just right, she raised her head, glancing at the sky.

Others were also looking at the sky.

...

Fang Hong looked at the team that appeared before him.

The man leading wore a suit of pitch-black leather armor, weathered face, after looking at him, each person's appearance seemed unlike people living in this town. He had seen those Refugees in the Forest, appearing nearly identical, but these people were more robust than the Refugees, looking not emaciated but rather almost burly.

"Who are you people?"

"I suppose you have already guessed our identity, Mr. Ade," the man looked at him, smiled, "we are the Redeemers." Behind him was a young man whose complexion appeared a bit pale, seemingly tense with a hint of neurosis, looking at him, eyes the color of pitch-black carried a trace of unease.

Fang Hong looked at that person, stunned slightly, the other was an Invoker but didn't look like how an Invoker should.

Fang Hong hadn't expected to have heard from Shaya about these people's origins yesterday, only to encounter them today. Though he was somewhat curious if everyone recognized his identity? He instinctively glanced at the young Invoker carelessly, instinctively felt connected to the other.

The young man timidly lowered his head.

"I don't care who any of you are," Fang Hong replied, "it's best not to stand in my way now."

"We know what you plan to do, your companions have run into trouble," the man replied, "We have a mutual enemy, why not collaborate? Even if you repel the Sanctuary's people, they won't easily give up. They're numerous and powerful here; have you considered what to do afterward?"

"That's none of your concern."

"I suppose you must want to leave this place," the man continued, "But Shaya, as well as the refugees in the Forest, what about them?"

Fang Hong paused, looking at the other.

"What do you want to do?" he asked.

"Let's first help your companions settle their troubles, Mr. Ade, then we'll discuss the other matters later."

Fang Hong glanced at the other, nodded, and walked forward through the group led by the man and his subordinates. The man turned around, confident he had the situation at hand, yet his expression altered in the next moment.

Fang Hong walked through the empty space towards which they headed, where a silent pitch-black Construct materialized, Fang Hong moved to each Construct's side, finally lowering the Communication Crystal in his hand. He raised his head, glancing at the overcast sky, as if counting something.

A cheerful voice came from the Communication Crystal, "If you don't come soon the combat over here will be over, Lord Captain."

Fang Hong pressed off the Crystal.

"Three..."

"Two..."

"One."

A soft hum rang out, a small Construct glimmering with a dark red light flew up from the Spear Cavalry. They formed a dense array elevating into the air, amidst the astonished stares of the man and the surrounding crowd, flying in a direction obscuring the sky.

It was the achievement he and Miss Tata had accomplished over days, also the Silver Bee's transformation and first appearance.

Indeed, they had a brand-new name:

Ominous Star—

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