Chapter 138

Lay knelt before the black fog and was constantly deliberating with various options in his head.

Either way, with the situation now unfolding to this point, neither he nor Brian could leave unscathed.

'The barrier. Why has the barrier gone awry?' asked the voice again.

The message from the King of Salem sounded devoid of any emotion, yet Lay felt as though he was being crushed by a formless pressure to the point where he couldn't lift his head. Accompanied by his increasingly tense breaths, Lay replied with great difficulty, "The barrier has been broken by an unknown force. Its power has accumulated in the... Sixth Palace..." Lay explained.

'Naja?' asked the voice.

Lay lowered his head again.

'Summon all the beasts.' The voice command to Lay.

"...Your wish is my command." Lay replied.