8 Constructive Encounter [2]
Clang!
As Rael heard several metals clashing, he slowly opened his eyes. Then as if straight out of a plot armor defying scene, he saw two voluptuous ladies. It seems that they attempt to repel the indomitable might which the spear carried and weigh down in the damsel in distress, which was him.
The lady with the rapier seems to carry a presence comparable to a warm summer morning. Hazel hair that is akin to the sands that caress the seaside. Blue eyes that leaks the strong will of a courageous warrior and its apodictic grudge for villainy.
The lady with the metallic bow seems to radiate the presence of a wintry night. Her white hair accentuates her white eyes which is comparable to a snowflake snowstorm; yet behind that facade, one could feel an erudite's kiss, as if to comfort someone with her unparallel intellect and elegance.
Everything happened within a blink of an eye. The guard with the spear was stunned. Even though they're novices that use low tier weapons, the combination of their might proves sufficient to decline the spear's momentum.
Formidable!
With this sight, Rael absentmindedly stared in admiration for the two pulchritudinous flowers that wielded stark weapons.
"Are you going to gawk your eyes on us all day long until we evaporate? Run!" The lady with the metallic bow bellowed. She suddenly pushed the spear away and proceeded to run.
As they bolted out, the lady in the rapier roared. "If you follow us, I will ensure you, in the name of the Von Morgen, you will not live to see the next sunrise!"
Yellow light engulfed her whole head, reminiscent of a flawless deity.
"Princess Sarane?" The guard stuttered with fear.
After the flash of the yellow light, they vanished within sight.
...
As they run, Sarane and Quinn can't help but shot a doubtful glance to Rael.
How is this guy suppose to be the game changer for the whole of humanity? He is just a Soulless with insignificant prowess, isn't that peculiar? Sarane and Quinn eyed each other, both of them began to question and doubt what 'One Seven One' told them.
"You have my gratitude for saving my peasant life kind saviors, however, with all due respect; I wish to go back to the chamber!" Rael said as he paused his movements.
"No. We have to get you to the Crimson Amulet. The future of the Soulless lies within your frail hands." Quinn declared, it was a lie sprinkled with bits of truth.
"Pardon me for my insolent answer my kind saviors, but whatever it is, it can wait. I have to save Li— One Seven One. Forgive my assumption, but please don't worry about me. Someone had secured an escape route for us. You should get to safety quickly my kind saviors before anyone else sees you, especially the Doctor." Rael said with conviction as he walks back to to the chamber.
"Escape? So that's why, it makes sense! Considering you know One Seven One as well, it all sort'a fits together. Let me tell you this, Rael. Do you even have a plan?" Quinn's voice resounded dominantly.
"You know about my worthless life my kind saviors? Do you also know One Seven One? Where is she? Is she safe, did you rescue her?" Rael blurted out tons of questions like a wheezing kettle as soon as he heard One Seven One.
He got carried away and quickly apologized. "I'm sorry for speaking off tone, pardon my discourteous actions."
"It's quite complicated, trust us first, then we will talk after." Even Quinn doesn't know how to explain the whole situation with the levitating Soulless, warped space, and the ridiculously arduous task entrusted to them officially be the Authority Board.
What a catastrophic mess!
"I have to decline politely."
A blade swiftly appeared right before Rael's neck.
"I found that repulsive presence, I think it belongs to the Crimson Amulet. No, I am sure of it, such a foul and wretched presence. It's distorting my mentality." Sarane said as she held back her rapier. "Sorry for subconsciously threatening you. Nonetheless, you have to follow us. We only require your help; we mean no harm. In return, we will help you out with your problem as well."
Rael seems to think through what Sarane had spoken to him.
"You have to promise me that. I cannot let any harm befall One Seven One." Rael remarked.
Hearing those words, Sarane could not help but feel an ache in her heart as it tightens. What happened earlier flashed right before her eyes, and her tears could not help but escape her eyes and roll down her cheeks.
I am sorry! I could not protect her!
Seeing this, Quinn interjected. "We promise, in our name as the princess of powerful clans. We promise to help you."
"Princess?"
"As I said, this thing is quite complicated. We can't possibly tell you everything now!" Quinn said as she glances at Sarane. Seeing that her tears were gone, she followed up to proceed with the task. "Sarane, lead the way so we can get this done with."
They then continued to walk to their original path before.
...
"Both of them are princess huh, why do they require my help? Is this what that child been blabbering about with the 'greater destiny' and stuff? Why are they in a hurry anyway with this task, saying everything is complicated? Is Lily involved in all of these?" Rael's thoughts poured down his mind, filling it like an empty basin.
At the same time, it drains him due to all the unanswered questions.
He hasn't realized that he was already outside the camp as he follows the two lovely princesses. It was night time, he immediately thought about the escape plan proposed by One Seven Zero.
They stopped in front of a huge boulder. It was an ordinary boulder within a glance, however as one gaze at it intently, ferocious power starts to ripple out. It seems to threaten one's mental fortitude and incorporate a slaughtering ideology into one's mind.
"Here it is, inside the boulder." The blue-eyed princess pointed the tip of her rapier in the boulder and scratched it with an 'X' mark.
"Stand back." The white-eyed princess took out rounds of what looks like an M67 grenade. Rael recognized those from his old world. These are common grenades used by the military forces.
"So things like that exist in this world as well," Rael uttered. Contrary to his belief, however, the princess stuck ten M67 grenades in the boulder. Then she took 30 steps behind and took out five dart pins. Attached to the dart pins are little bags which contained a liquid substance.
Seeing that everyone cleared the vicinity, she threw the dart pins straight as if she aims to pop the bomb's cherry. The dart pins landed accurately; thereupon the five bombs exploded thunderingly.
The boulder was just a regular boulder, so it shattered without effort. Rock fragments hurled towards them; however, Sarane flicked them all with her rapier.
Waves of Retaliating Riposte!
A basic move with a rapier, riposte; this skill is enhanced greatly with the inconceivable movement only those of the SSS rank can hope to accomplish. Embodying the waves of the sea and using its aspect to integrate it with the normal riposte.
Rael can't help and stare in admiration for the second time. The princesses combat expertise are quite impressive for his eyes, considering it was his first time seeing such grace with a weapon at hand.
As yellow and blue light shrouded his sight, another color came into light.
Upon witnessing the radiance before them, an authoritative voice sounded.
"Now that you have scratched the surface of this historical development. Your only choice is to tread forward. May this encounter prove its benefits, and may the littlest good left in this universe guide you. With this, may you dethrone the current God's Authority!"
The Crimson light made the yellow and blue light of the princesses incomparable to its incandescence, after that, all light got swallowed in an instant.
