Legacy of the Golden Wielder

Chapter 19

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We're nearing the end of this book. Here is Chapter 19. Enjoy!

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CHAPTER 19

 

 

Aadi waved goodbye to the large group as they headed back. The thought of not being beside Zoen and Linius to protect them made him a bit uneasy.

“They’ll be fine,” said Ishani. She took his hands into hers. “You’ll see.”

“She’s right,” added Arajakata sternly. “Your friends are strong.”

“Yes.” Aadi turned to the large mountain range before them. Dark clouds circled overhead. “We have our own mission to complete. Today is the fateful day we encounter the creature.” His body trembled as he sensed the monster in close proximity. “I can feel it.”

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The trio moved for a few hours before arriving at a large cave entrance.

“Oh no,” said Aadi as he took a look inside the dark opening. I had more than enough caves and tunnels to last me a lifetime. I can’t believe I’m going to have to go into another one.”

“It’s only temporary,” said Arajakata encouragingly. “We’ll be in and out in no time.”

Aadi ran his hands through his hair. He was feeling a bit restless and despite the mana rations he’d had, his stomach growled with hunger. “This creature has been said to have destroyed the most powerful warriors in the universe.”

Arajakata shrugged, not looking the slightest worried. “I doubt any of those warriors could have matched your natural abilities. Or that control you have over the golden earth.”

‘Besides,” added Ishani. “You have me to back you up. We’ll be fine.”

Feeling a bit more relieved, he took a step into the cave. It was much too dark to see. Luckily, Arajakata lit a torch that provided a rough path to follow.

Unlike the cavern where he had spent his imprisonment, this one was much narrower. Dripping water traced the moist walls.

As he walked down the length of the tunnel, he wondered why the creature had settled here of all places. Was there a reason? Or had it just picked this sanctuary randomly?

Arajakata came to a halt, said “We have a little problem,” and pointed in front of them.

Aadi saw it too. The tunnel split into two different paths. They both looked eerily similar: dark with quiet drips of water echoing off the ground. If I can’t see a difference, then I’ll sense it. He closed his eyes and searched for the creature’s energy that was now, unfortunately, becoming familiar. Strangely, however, it was becoming hard to read, almost as if it was being obscured by something, or someone.

“I think I sense a glint of energy that way,” he said, pointing at the left path. “Ishani and I will go that way.” He turned to his friend. “Arajakata, you search the right path. If you find anything, come back for us. There is no way you’ll be able to take on the creature on your own.”