A Dark Elf Prince 1

At a time like this, Isolde was calm, very much so.

He experienced worse than this. Only that, it's a bit different since he has to take care of his people.

And the most precious thing his heart held dear.

Therefore, Isolde brainstormed but was also aware of how pessimistic the situation was.

The wall was broken, obviously, and the fact those hideous monsters were being spotted by his naked eyes, fighting against the hunters, conveyed they couldn't conceal themselves anymore.

To fight or to die.

That was what he thought.

Quickly facing the frozen Dali mustache man, he barked:

"Snap out of it!"

The Dali mustache man faced Isolde in a daze.

Slap!

All it took was a single slap for him to be awakened, his Dali mustache became V.

"Wha-"

"Go evacuate the citizens. Order all the men to come and fight to drive out the beasts.

We can't escape anymore, we should-"

His orders were broken when he noticed his surroundings getting dark.

A sense of premonition crawled in his heart, causing it to race and resound like a drum.

He slowly looked above, and the Dali mustache man followed.

They gaped in shock.

They couldn't expect an enormous gate to suddenly appear above.

If it was measured in Kopi's era, it would be an S-grade dimensional Gate.

The monsters pouring out there would be enough to annihilate a City in a blink of an eye.

"I-It's over…"

The Dali mustache man mumbled in terror.

Thud!

He fell to the ground in despair.

Even Elder Isolde couldn't help but be affected.

However, soon, he realized he should not be since he was the only person the people could rely on.

He had to show bravery and courage despite it being only a false hope to his people.

Smack!

Two red palms throbbed on his cheek, acquiring the Dali mustache's attention.

Amidst the terrorized scream of the people, Elder Isolde finished his order.

"We should escape now! Go and evacuate as many kids as you can! We still have ample time before the Dimensional Portal is completely open!"

He didn't want to waste any time, so he kicked the Dali mustache man in the butt, causing the latter to crawl out hurriedly to perform his task.

Meanwhile, Elder Isolde went back to his hut and quickly looked for his son and his daughter.

"Fero!" He called his son to which he responded by leaving for his quarter.

With a solemn countenance, Elder Isolde barked, "Hurry and pick Selene out of this place. Leave, and don't ever let her look above!"

"What is above, Grandpa?" Selene walked out of the door while hugging the vines as a curtain.

Her big, innocent eyes warmed Isolde's heart.

"The Sun is bright, so if you don't want to get blind, you must not look above." Elder Isolde smiled as he stared at his granddaughter's eyes.

"Okay!" Selene nodded with a serious expression. "I'm already old. I followed orders without hesitation."

"Then, that is very good."

"What are you waiting for?!" Elder Isolde barked at his son, causing the latter to hurriedly pick his daughter and wife.

Then, they left, not before being horrified by what they saw in the sky.

Elder Isolde was left alone, contemplating what he should do.

He knew he didn't have any time to think, so he looked for his weapon and picked it up.

It was an old shotgun and three small boxes of ammunition, which means he only had nine bullets.

Those nine bullets would be precious to him, and he would utilize it for Serene's safety.

They couldn't have run far, so once outside and raced at them, it didn't take long to arrive just behind their back.

Monsters were on the other side, while the hunters were buying time to fight against it.

They were also aware of the Dimensional Gate above in the settlement's center, so they knew their death was certain.

They could only hope their chieftain would take care of their families.

And he did.

Since accompanied by the Elder Isolde's family were kids and mothers.

With Elder Isolde's weapon and experience, it brought them assurance.

However, it didn't last.

Kopi was staring into the Dimensional Gate, staring it up close with a racing heartbeat.

For some reason, he felt his life would be in peril.

How could that be when he was in a dream?

That was what he believed.

However, standing before a massive Dimensional Gate that made him appear like an ant offered apprehension.

It planted a fear in his heart.

"Is this the legendary S-Grade Dimensional Gate?"

Dimensional Gate was vastly different from Dimensional Portal. When the portal solidified, it became a Gate.

Hence, only the S-Rank Grade Dimensional Portal and above was called Dimensional Gate.

And this was the first time Kopi saw it up close.

"My instructor indeed mentioned the Dimensional Gate being so massive. There was once a picture printed on the book, too.

But…

This is just so enormous…"

Kopi wondered with a beating heart.

He noticed he levitated above the Dimensional Gate, so he lowered… and lowered until he reached the center.

Rumble! Rumble!

A thunderous noise reverberated from the quivering Dimensional Gate.

Kopi couldn't help but widen his eyes.

After all, he was hearing a voice talking in an unknown language from the center of the Dimensional Gate.

Every time it spoke, the Dimensional Gate trembled.

What could be an existence to cause such a violent response from a Dimensional Gate?

Perhaps, a being on the same level as the Transcendent or even above.

He believed Divine Rank was stronger than that since a bit of Mana Aura released from Elder Isolde alone caused a change in the season of a country.

Of course, he couldn't be aware of it.

Only that, he was aware the person coming out should only be a Celestial at most.

Celestials were called as such because they were almost Godlike.

Meanwhile, the Divine was already treated as God.

Just like the Emperor in the Qin Empire.

For a voice of this existence to cause a Dimensional Gate to tremble so violently… only a Celestial could have done it.

〘Hah! Finally got rid of them!〙

Until now, Kopi could never comprehend what he was saying.

His eyes locked to the center of the Dimensional Gate, staring widely.

And it widened when it finally made an appearance.

Darkish skin, long and pointy ears, handsome features, and long ash hair.

There was also a black crown of thorns hovering above his head, expressing his authority.

And the most conspicuous was the exquisite, jet-black arrow on his back.

With widened eyes, Kopi heard him saying, 

〘Father will not be infuriated if I present him with a whole world, right?〙