The cultivator split with them and headed to the tombs, even though Nikola had told him of the fire and that there was nothing there.
Nikola was sandwiched between Penemue and Wei Caihong and they each had a firm hold on his arms, as if they were afraid, he would run off in the forests. Ryota was in the other wagon with the rest of the children.
Nikola relaxed in the wagon and looked up at the forest canopy above. It was becoming dark, and the driver had assured them that they were nearing the village. Nikola shut his eyes, and he was suddenly in the palace of Atlantis, sitting opposite Freia and with a horde of angels looking at him.
"You agreed to create a vessel for our brother, Rudra. And you are blessed with five more children…" an angel said somewhere from the right.
Nikola glared in the direction of the voice.
"My children already have their souls formed. I will not murder them for your sake!"