The Great Exodus I

Her husband had no more objection, " This is a little forward, but I would like to recommend a member of our family to study under your guidance, Lord Oga!"

Oga became quiet for a long while, " Do you understand what you're asking of me?"

The deathly silence was broken by the sound of hurried footsteps.

"Impudence! You equate being an apprentice under our lordship to building a few houses. Mortal, know your place, It's by his grace your tongue remains." Yanis' face distorted, a seething rage bellowed towards Phi's household.

The room begins to shake violently, and the servants collapse to their knees, clutching their throats as though the very air became sparse.

"Yanis!" Nuu's golden aura quickly disperse the oppressed atmosphere.

Nori's performance came to a halt. It's her first time witnessing Lord Nuu admonishing his retainer, in her 4 years serving the twins.

"There won't be the next time, do not release such bloodlust, do I make myself clear? Immediately apology!" said Nuu

"This lowly one understands, but these people are being too much..."

"Silence, do as you're told!" said Oga

"Milord…" Yanis felt wrong

*sigh*

" My deepest apology, my behavior is no reflection of Milord's sincerity. I overstepped and ruined the mood, please forgive this lowly one!"

Nuu's timely intervention saved their lives, but visible sweat lingered on Hilda's brow as she did her utmost to regroup herself.

'Why is such a monster serving them?' thought Phi, he couldn't believe the blonde hair man, that road by his side could release such a thing, it was worse than drowning.

Phi finally realized the gap.

Oga didn't need to lift a finger, he overestimated himself.

A servant of theirs could erase them with ease.

Olivia's breathing became erratic, those grey eyes of that man brought back memories she didn't want to relive.

*Huf*

*Huf*

*Huf*

"Calm your breathing, It's all an illusion," said Phi, he tried his best to soothe her anxiety.

"That's it, take a deep breath," said Oga

The children were spared from his attack, but their knees and teeth were rattling.

An hour later the room became lively again, Yanis profusely apology was accepted, and everyone went back to enjoying their meal, it was now time for the entertainment.

"Madame Olivia, Brother Phi, and Lady Hilda! I'm deeply ashamed of our action, please think nothing of Yanis' comment. He said those in a moment of anger…" said Oga

"Oh no, it's my fault, Lord Oga! I understand, Sr. Yanis's reaction…" replied Olivia

"As to your request, I'll need time to think it over. Please understand, that the study of the truth requires more than just hard work.

As far as I can tell, none of your lads has talent towards such a path, forgive me for being so blunt." said Oga

"Oh no, it's my fault Lord Oga, I understand…just take my request as though it didn't happen," replied Olivia with a downcasted expression.

*Sigh*

Just when she thought all hope was lost, a voice from the other side of the table, " That won't do, how about this…I'm willing to accept any of your offspring as apprentices. Have them join me on the training ground a week from now." said Nuu,

"..."

Those lads at the table couldn't help smiling, especially Yeli and Grim.

"Do you truly mean that Lord Nuu?" Phi couldn't help jumping from his seat, after hearing that his children weren't suited to walk the path of a Magus, it was truly a hard pill to swallow, he always believed at least one of his boys could do it.

"You're making me angry, brother Phi…We're family, what's the point in being so polite. What's mine is yours, isn't that right Hilda…Gu Gu Gu"

" ? "

Oga couldn't help facepalming, 'shameless slut!'

"You're such a funny person, Lord Nuu, let's all toast" shouted the 25-years-old Grin, the firstborn of Phi.

"Tch..tch, you lads should call me Uncle Nuu…stop being formal."

"..."

"It's settled, let's all get drunk, tomorrow we talk business. Nori brings in the entertainment, you can take a rest. Join the table!" said Oga

"Yea yea, Lady Nori, please join us!" said Amin and Yeli at the same time,

Both glared at each other.

"..."

"Brother it's time to take your leave," said Nuu

" Oh, I almost forgot! Brother Phi, I still have work to do."

"Don't mind, thanks for hosting us, brother Oga?" said Phi

"Ga Ga Ga, that's the spirit!"

"Everyone sit, no need to escort me out," said Oga

"A toast to my elder brother. May he wake up feeling light, and energetic, hehe" shouted Nuu

"?"

"Cheers!!!"

Oga walked to Nuu, "You want a beating like the old days, shut your trap and behave." Oga ruffles Nuu's hair as he bids everyone good night.

'"Good night, uncle Oga!!!"'

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A few weeks prior to the Banquet, a sealed subterranean plane lost to the passage of time cease to exist.

Within an eerie dark space a beautiful tropical land, rich with resources floats silently, as the sounds of battle rage onward.

A place with great contradiction, darkness as far as the eyes could see, but oddly enough there was light only on the floating island.

At this moment, the teleportation gates lightened the city with a great exodus like never before.

Those sent to guard this land have long perished, but their offspring continue to protect the realm, the current situation was something these peaceful fools couldn't comprehend.

They're aware of Desolate Beasts' tides; it was recorded in the annals, but this was simply a nightmare

In order for the first settlers to survive in such an inhospitable environment, they needed to grow plants and raise livestock like mortals, but these guardians weren't mortal.

Their only option was to capture skillful villagers, forcing them to tilt the barren land, generation after generation through trial and error, the once desolate plane became suitable for living, the mortals have become so accustomed to the darkness, and the Sun is a foreign concept.

At this very moment, their world was slowly crumbling…with each layer peeling away, some stop to look, while others weren't given the luxury.

A great battle was raging on at the moment…

The descendent of the captured human were forced into servitude, and now they're being used as shields to stall for reinforcement.

To add insult to injury, the giant crystalized balls in the sky were hurling toward their homes, with each impact releasing hordes of creatures the likes has never been seen before.

"They must not enter, no matter the cost, secure this region, forget the others."

A formation of 10,000 meat shields was on the brink of collapse, the bombardment of spells left behind Caracas, and the relentless assault broke the great wall.

"We can't hold out any longer, where's Lady Alika?" said Yidegard, a relatively tall man, standing at an impressive height of 4 meters.

"Why hasn't Lord Aldric sent reinforcements, is he not aware of our situation?" the 196 cm Tengu couldn't help complaining

"A lowly Greater Demon dares to question, the in and out of his superior, know your place Ui!" said Nota of the thousand faces.

[A Greater Demon is the equivalent of a Rank 2 Knight/ Acolyte ]

"Stop talking and watch out!" the screech of the Abyssal Drake woke them up.

*Boom*

*Boom*

A poisonous fog crashes onto the formation, reaping thousands of lives within seconds

*Arghhhh*

"My sea is on the brink of collapse, you'll have to switch me out," said Ui

Ui's scorching touch has been the only thing keeping away the hordes from overwhelming the city.

*Huf*

*Huf*

*Huf*

"A month and still no response, did Lady Alika abandon us?"

"Forget, Lady Alika! I'm more concerned about the Council, this isn't like them" said Ula, a short blue-gray hair, thousand-year-old Nymph, this woman's suitors could fill up a stadium, especially those heaven-defying breasts and curvaceous hips, that could tempt a married man to divorce.

"At this rate, we'll have no choice but to give this star!"

"Little Sis, you're worrying for nothing, the Council is probably preparing reinforcement as we speak!" said Yidegard with great confidence trying his best to assure Ula everything will work out.

"Hmm, you might be right, brother!"

The giant continues to cut away the serpentine head alongside his comrades.

[Due to the isolation of the Eternal Prism, it's not strange for different species to share a similar bloodline.

Furthermore, their attire is similar to that of Eastern women from Earth, unlike those living on the surface, whose fashion sense is a mixture between Renaissance and the Modern Thot Era.

The Subterranean dweller's long period of isolation has brought forth unique clothing evolution that was once popular thousands of years ago on Yargo, like the kaftan, hanfu, and the camisk (normally worn by female slaves)

The current trend for these subterranean dwellers is a tunic, trousers, and cloak, with a large majority of the ladies wearing the tightly fitted kaftan, the current Kaftan truly captures a woman's asset unlike the loose-fitted ones worn by their ancestors.]

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield…

"I regret it, I truly regret being assigned here'' said the black-winged man, his face growing paler, as the hydra attack intensified.

If it were just the Hydra, they could overwhelm it with numbers, but the hordes contain various creatures that once roamed the great steep of Yargo.

"Shut it! Don't falter now, these fiends must not escape, hold out until Lord Modeus seals the 3rd star!" said Bard, a behemoth of a man, No no no…this person can't truly be considered a man, his lower body belongs to a minotaur and only his upper body is humanoid.

A monster of carnage would be more appropriate.

"Do you think she'll succeed?" The 134 cm Imp couldn't help asking Bard.

"Hehe, trust our Lady, those fools won't know what hit them Po Po Po, right Numu?"

"Shush, I call dibs on the big fella" Another monster that was neither humanoid, it slither on the ground with razor-sharp teeth.

"Hmm, I'm only interested in Ula…No one fights me for her, or else…" Bard swung his kanabo wildly, smashing in the hydra.

*Scarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr*

….

"Uncle Modeus, it's time to give up, we need to think about the future of the clan!" A beauty that words couldn't describe pleaded.

"Alika, how did you get here…I don't have time to hear it, so hurry back to the City, I'll be done soon."

Modeus' eyes fix on the 3 crystallized tombs, the one in the middle was as large as a dwarf star, meanwhile, the one to the left was relatively smaller, and the one to the right looked ordinary in size compared to the others.

However, the power radiating from these sealed lifeforms was enough to wipe out a continent.

"Uncle our clan has done enough, it's time to move forward!" said Alika

"Have you forgotten the main reason for this realm, Alika? No matter the cost, those imprisoned here can never see the light of day, this is our mission. Unlike the 5 Great Clans, our job is to safeguard the realm for all eternity.

One day, this too shall be your plight, so leave now, I'm busy.

We can always reclaim a lost star, but once these beings escape, our world will cease to exist" The 3-meter bald fellow remains indifferent to the cries of his subordinate.

Modeus sat in a lotus position and continued to strengthen the seal, his hands continued to stack runic seal after the next.

"..."

"Uncle…"

*Swoosh*

"What are you doing, Alika?" A fountain of blood pours out where Modeus' right hand used to be.

"Hmm, I missed…a shame!"

The hall became deathly silent, those protecting the barrier didn't know how to respond, after all their future clan leader just attacked their current head.

"Alika, why?" The realm protector couldn't believe it, Alika's attack her flesh and blood.

"Hehe, it's his own fault, What don't you understand uncle? It's been eons, and you're still in this catacomb going on and on about ancestor this and that. I'm tired of guarding fossils. It's best to let them loose!"

"Shut up! You don't understand what you're saying, Alika! If any of them escape, the realm will collapse. These are life-forms erased from the annals of history." said Lord Aldric, a handsome 4-meter Archdevil, a pair of curved horns and abyssal black hair.

[Archdevil is the equivalent of a Magus]

"You stubborn old things, You'd have us all die, don't you get? The realm is already collapsing, You three were so busy sealing up the empty shells, you fail to realize it…we can finally be free, so stop this futile effort, and let the…'' Alika's laughter filled the region as she frantically retreated

"What are you planning to do? Don't tell me…You..you " Modeus became flustered, he didn't know what to do with this naughty niece.

'She who used to be so obedient is now rebelling, why?'

"Hehe, stay here and die like the dog you are… I shall bear witness to what lies beyond this darkness…Ji Ji Ji"

Modeus quickly turn his blood into a runic seal, as they shot towards the crystal walls, hoping it wasn't true.

The saber attacked just now, chipping away at the seal.