CHAPTER 74 #10
"Baal, follow that woman. She possesses strong mana and the child inside her. Once I consume her, my full power will finally be complete. Go, Baal. For I shall reward you for your loyalty..."
Patuloy na tumakbo si Athena habang umiiyak, mahigpit na hawak ang kaniyang tiyan.
No... no... please... I don't want to die yet...
"Helera!"
Biglang lumitaw ang kaniyang animal spirit. Isang malaking ahas ang sumulpot sa kaniyang likuran, immediately turning toward Baal who was following them.
"Go, Master! I will protect you from that demon!"
Huminto si Helera at hinarap si Baal, ready to defend Athena.
"Ang may hawak sa iyong maidservant... s-siya... siya ang pinakamataas na demonyo! she wants you and your child! I swear I will protect you until my last breath!"
Saglit na napatingin si Helera kay Athena.
"Master... I... am glad... that you are my master."
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Athena at dahan-dahan siyang lumingon sa kaniyang animal spirit.
There, she saw Helera being taken down by Baal with ease.
Biglang naputol ang connection ni Athena sa kaniyang animal spirit, causing her to scream.
"No! no! Helera!"
Wala siyang nagawa at tumakbo muli nang makita si Baal na nakatingin sa kaniya at ang isang mata nito na nakahiwalay, na tila buhay din ito at may sariling kamalayan.
In the dark forest, the ravens suddenly flew into the night sky, startled by the presence of the creature approaching through the trees.
While running, Athena reached for the cross necklace her father had given her and held it tightly in her trembling hand. Her breathing became uneven as she began to pray.
"I-In the name of the Great Goddess, the Gods who stands beside Her... and the Eternal Light that binds the stars..."
Her voice trembled.
"Please... hear me..."
"Please protect me... and my child..."
Tanging ang kaniyang dasal at ang kaniyang agaw-hininga ang maririnig sa paligid. Ngunit bigla siyang natigilan nang makarinig ng isang nakakakilabot na boses.
It was exactly like hers.
"I-In the name of the Great Goddess... the Gods who stands beside Her... and the Eternal Light that binds the stars..."
Dahan-dahang napalingon si Athena sa kaniyang likuran habang nanginginig ang kaniyang buong katawan. Fear slowly took over her as she realized that the voice was coming from somewhere behind her.
"Please... hear me..."
"Please protect me... and my child..."
Nanginginig ang mga labi ni Athena nang muli niyang makita ang babaeng demonyo. There, standing between the trees, was the veiled demon. The demon mimicked Athena's prayer perfectly, as if it were her own voice speaking from the darkness.
Mas lalong nanindig ang balahibo ni Athena nang marinig niya ang nakakakilabot na tawa nito.
"My, my... your Great Goddess can't save you, dear."
In an instant, the veiled demon appeared in front of Athena with terrifying speed.
Napaatras si Athena, ngunit huli na ang lahat. Mabilis siyang sinakal ng demonyo at iniangat sa ere.
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Athena nang may maamoy siya mula sa demonyo. Fear and anger rushed through her veins as she finally realized the truth.
"Argh! y-you... I-it was y-you...!"
Meanwhile, in Emberman, outside Quentior Palace, where Rassia, Lucy Pearl, Anastacio, and the other Mysarea Knights suddenly appeared.
Na sa harap nila ang hukbo ng House Quentin. Standing before the army were the four commanders of House Quentin, all wearing surprised expressions as they stared at Rassia and her companions.
Mabilis na natigilan si Lucy Pearl habang naglalakad. Napatingin sa kaniya si Rassia, na dapat sana ay hahakbang na pasulong upang kausapin ang apat na commanders ng House Quentin.
Her expression suddenly changed.
Lucy Pearl, who was once a Guardian Angel, could sense that someone in Sartores was in danger.
And somehow, she could feel that it was a baby.
"Rassia, give me permission to go to Sartores. I sense that a child is in danger... I must go. You stay here and do what you need to do. I will be right back..."
Nagkatinginan si Rassia at Anastacio bago muling tumingin kay Lucy Pearl.
Bahagyang tumango si Rassia at sinenyasan si Stain na bigyan ito ng susi ng lagusan.
When Lucy Pearl disappeared through the portal, Rassia couldn't help but wonder who the child was that Lucy Pearl had sensed was in danger.
Rassia walked forward with her head held high as she stared at the four commanders of House Quentin.
In an instant, the Quentin Knights began to bow their heads before Rassia Saint Quentin, the woman they had sworn their loyalty to.
But they were also bowing because of the presence of the Sovereign Spirit. The Eternal Phoenix.
Anastacio was the Sovereign Spirit of Aurelius Archimedes Quentin, and now, after centuries, he had been summoned once again by a member of the Quentin bloodline.
"Master... I don't think it's a good idea for Lucy Pearl to go to Sartores alone. She might get accused... since she is still a demon."
Anastacio's expression became slightly worried as he looked toward the portal where Lucy Pearl had disappeared.