Ethereal Ascendance: A Journey of Transformation (Volume 6)

Vol 6/Chapter 17: The Origin of "Calamity"

However, Adrian couldn't accept this plan at all.

"I'm the king of New Parristol, how can I not care about my people!"

The people in the underground shelter were all civilians of Parristol. They had firmly rejected the Astralrealm Kingdom's tempting offers and chose to stand with their new king. So logically, Adrian absolutely couldn't abandon these people.

"Seriously, what's wrong with this guy? Got something more important than his own life?"

Seeing him grab his bow and arrow and rush out, Nicola felt like she'd met a real idiot.

Even knowing he couldn't win, Adrian still decided to go die! At least he thought his appearance might stop the Ancient God Religion from hurting civilians. But from Nicola's point of view, she couldn't just watch this happen, so she had to chase after him.

After all, as the only human who could control Lantine Oasis, she had to ensure his safety and make sure the enemy couldn't use him, not to mention that crown was still on Adrian's head!

Although she couldn't do anything with this "genetically bound" device, it didn't mean the Ancient God Religion was the same. That "Spring" god had left quite an impression on Nicola! Being able to give normal humans powers comparable to gods - if Selene got the crown, the outcome really hard to say.

"Slow down! Even if you want to die, no need to rush!"

After recovering from his injuries, Adrian's abilities far exceeded Nicola's current state. After turning a few corners in the complicated underground passages, he disappeared in a flash, making Nicola curse in frustration.

However, unexpectedly, Adrian stopped. But not to wait for her - he had met someone familiar.

"Lisa, what happened to you?"

When Nicola caught up, she saw Adrian questioning a woman dressed as a mage, while the light elements in the surrounding air increased several times.

She knew this woman too - seemed like she was one of the New Parristol guards who went up to the surface to support the king. Nicola remembered sensing weak light element aura from her, so could tell she was probably a light mage.

But the intense light elements in the surroundings obviously wasn't coming from her. Because Lisa's rank wasn't high, not even reaching fourth rank.

Adrian's subordinates had mostly been wiped out by the Grey Bishop, but that was limited to the personnel in the two breached control rooms.

Since they had also sent some people to other control room at first, and Lisa was among them, Adrian had been hoping to regroup with them. Unfortunately, looking from afar, both her appearance and reactions seemed somewhat strange.

"Lisa! Why you not answering my question? Where did you go..."

Seeing her slowly approaching with lifeless eyes, Adrian couldn't help raising his voice. But before he could finish speaking, an invisible shock suddenly hit.

With a dull "boom", Nicola felt intense pain sweeping through her mind. At the same time, she saw a terrifying thing behind Lisa - a pure white head surrounded by six white wings, slowly floating out from the deep end of the corridor, revealing its full form.

Then a voice she'd never heard before, not belonging to any language, sounded in her mind.

"I am Beluto, God of Light, and I'm facing an unprecedented crisis! Your body is still a bit weak, but it's enough for me to descend into the real world and escape from those who call themselves 'Spring'! Sign a contract with me, and I promise you countless glory and power!"