Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1007: Scare
"Going alone would be more fair, the person who reaches the facility and manages to enter the place will deserve the relic, right?" Sealyn said and grabbed her spear. "How are we going to decide the order that we are going to test this?"
"... I don't like this. They will probably destroy the facility," Maxime said.
"Well, it is a risk they are willing to take," Rain shrugged.
"In the end, of all the thirty people there, only seven wanted to head to the facility and claim the relic for themselves. Eight, if Rain counted himself… They were Regis and his three bodyguards, Sealyn, Seadrei, and Esmeralda. They were the leaders of their groups, so it made sense that they would try it. They had that duty, after all.
Sealyn took the lead, her determination evident as she utilized her water magic and spear to create a path underground toward the mysterious facility. The group watched in anticipation, waiting for any sign of success or failure. As Sealyn delved deeper, the atmosphere grew tense, and the surroundings fell into an eerie silence.
After what felt like an eternity, Sealyn emerged from the depths, her expression sad. She shook her head, indicating that her attempt to breach the facility had been unsuccessful. The disappointment hung in the air, leaving the group to contemplate the challenges that lay ahead.
Despite her efforts, the domain-like structure remained impenetrable, raising more questions about the nature of its defenses and the complexity of the task at hand.
"I couldn't even touch it… when I did, I saw myself in a white place for several hours, and then when I came to be, I was coming here," Sealyn said.
"... How was that possible?" Seadrei furrowed his eyebrows. "You weren't there even for five minutes."
"... Really?" Sealyn asked, visibly surprised. "I guess that would explain why you all didn't look worried when I returned."
"It looks like the creator of the domain can even control your bodies when you enter it and can alter your perception of time as well," Elisabetha said to everyone in the group. "If I were you, I wouldn't try to get on the nerves of someone that powerful."
The tension in the group heightened as Elisabetha's revelation cast suspicions on Rain's intentions, especially since she rarely interacted with anyone other than Rain and the relics. Her amused words only added to the unease among the members. The idea that someone with control over the domain might manipulate perceptions and bodies stirred a sense of danger.
However, the suspicions took an unexpected turn when Rain, seemingly unbothered, threw the sword aside, letting it fall to the ground like a discarded item. The act demonstrated that even Rain didn't like the attitude of the weapon. This revelation managed to diffuse some of the tension, as it became evident that Rain's influence over the situation wasn't as absolute as initially perceived.
"She will stay quiet for a while now. Next," Rain said.
Although Rain did that to lighten the mood, the damage had already been done… adding to the unknown things that could happen to them. Everyone knew that they had to be cautious with their lives since their end could also cause the Downfall of their own factions. It would be troublesome If they were to be absorbed by the others.
"I was planning to go for last, but I guess I will go now," Rain said after he recovered the ominous sword.
"I must admit, you have balls for treating me like that," Elisabetha said.
"Yeah, I have two of them since I am a guy," Rain said. "Anyway, this is my real power: true gender equality slash."
"It was a throw, though," Larisa said.
"No one likes a smartass," Rain said.
"... Can I go next while holding that sword?" Regis asked. "I have the feeling that it might be the key to solve the situation."
"Sure, why not?" Rain asked and passed the sword to Regis.
As Regis touched the ominous sword, an immediate shift in atmosphere enveloped him. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead, and an overwhelming sense of power surged through him. It was as if he gazed into the eyes of all the dragons the weapon had slain, feeling the weight of their combined might—the sheer magnitude of the sword's history and the formidable foes it had conquered pressed upon him.
Yet, despite the intense pressure and the vivid onslaught of dragon memories, Regis resisted. His determination and willpower stood firm against the force emanating from the relic. The internal struggle played out visibly, with Regis grappling with the immense power that sought to overpower him.
The rest of the group watched in suspense, uncertain of the outcome. Regis's ability to resist the sword's influence hinted at a strength within him, but the true extent of his resilience remained to be seen. The ominous Sword, a relic with a storied past, now presented a formidable challenge to those who sought to wield its power.
"He has a point… are you sure this is a good idea?" Larisa asked.
"Just watch and learn," Rain said.
Regis began to levitate and slowly jumped into the hole after Sealyn got rid of the water. Things got silent again, and this time for around ten minutes before Regis returned… he wasn't exactly young, but when he returned, he looked weary, like he had aged decades… in a hurry, he passed the sword back to Rain and tried to stay composed while still sweating cold.
"Nothing to report?" Esmeralda asked.
"... I saw her… the woman in the sword… nothing else," Regis said.
"She never appeared to me, and I guess she is into geezers," Rain said.
"Don't joke about that. I just decided to scare him a bit when I sensed his intentions," Elisabetha said.
"Which were?" Larisa asked.
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"It was pretty obvious from the beginning, he wants to make sure that his faction will eventually gain power on the vessel to avoid being used by the others," Elisabetha said.
