Broken World - Part I - Awakening of the Beastmaster - #8CCMay24

Chapter 46 : Unexpected Setback

The Émana domain has just experienced clashes of incredible brutality and is in an advanced state of ruin. The various attacks and blow impacts left craters and gorges in the ground. Injuries on these mountains covered in concrete and asphalt. Those responsible for that destruction are still on the scene. Ama Bizimana and Bindzi Émana wonder what to do with Ngan-Medza. Bindzi, who is more and more worried, decides to have Ama lie on the floor and put an end to that mass of agonizing darkness.

''Ama, give me...'' Bindzi tries to say.

As if the world itself proved him right, the next moment demonstrates that Bindzi is right to worry but it is now too late.

''You are right to be worried, but you missed your chance.'' Said a calm, deep voice that echoed from the depths of the darkness. ''A second strike of this electric flame attack would certainly have got the better of the Ngan-medza thus preventing me from regenerating but, I very much doubt that you could use something so powerful continuously.''

A shock wave dissipates the mass of dying darkness that was still there a few moments before. At the center of this shock wave is a being. It's hard to say for sure whether it is indeed a human being or something entirely different. The most remarkable distinctive feature is its color. It was the same darkness that enveloped the Ngan-medza at the very beginning of the fight. He exudes an oppressive aura that freezes the blood of any living creature found in these places. It is fortunate that previous events have dissuaded all creatures from approaching this place.

When the fight was supposed to end. Something totally unexpected had just happened. The one who had supposedly been eradicated from this world vigorously radiates a sinister aura.

Attracted by Essissima Mvé's voice and this display of menacing energy, Ama and Bindzi turn and discover Essissima Mvé's new appearance. He, who already had an impressive build, now resembles a representative of hell descended to earth to sow death and destruction, leaving behind him only desolation and no one to contemplate his work.

At the sight of Essissima Mvé, Bindzi looks bored. He just wants this endless conflict to stop. He can run away, but he's not the invader here and it's not up to him to leave. However, his opponent wasn't just going to turn around and leave even if he asked nicely.

''Ama stop your fusion.'' Said Bindzi.

''But... If I do, I risk losing consciousness and I won't be able to help you anymore.'' Says Ama who is concerned about Bindzi without taking into account her own state.

''What can you do in this state?'' asks Bindzi. ''Even at your best, it would be risky for you to oppose him. You clearly felt it.'' Adds Bindzi.

''It's frustrating but he's right. Why stop the fusion? Does he need Elada?'' Ama thinks to herself.

She knows that she does not have time to find answers to her questions and decides to separate from Elada. Elada appears near Ama and looks at her.

''Elada brings Ama home. Ékobo and her friends are there. They will know what to do.'' Said Bindzi.

Elada, who is more concerned about the survival of her partner than anything else, finds no objection to this order and complies without even consulting its master. Ama accepts Bindzi's decision understanding that if she is safe Bindzi can have peace of mind fighting against Essissima Mvé.

Elada flies off at full speed towards the house by the lake.

''Is it good?'' Asks Essissima Mvé who has remained silent until then. ''Can we continue? Either way you will all die for the sake of the future that I am going to build.''

''What future requires so many sacrifices?'' asks Bindzi, irritated by this man's insistence.

He uses his authority without even realizing it and his every word echoes through the air.