Chapter 259 The Rebellion of Stones
As the light from the first expedition's spirit faded away, Fitran and Rinoa began to think that their journey to Gamma would proceed without obstacles, free from the forces that had pulled them into danger. However, as they stepped into the next spiral of light, an unseen force suddenly yanked them back, as if signaling that their adventure was far from over.
The light dimmed.
The Thaer'Zhulith dimension collapsed.
And they found themselves once again standing at the Great Gate Stones.
But something had changed drastically.
The sky was dark, and the stars that had once gently shone now lay obscured by thick black clouds, creating a chilling atmosphere that felt like icy fingers creeping down their spines. A cold wind swept across their faces, as if it carried whispers from a forgotten world—both soothing and terrifying, echoing the uncertainty of their circumstances.
The golems, once guardians of peace, had shifted roles, forming a battle formation. The crystals embedded in their chests glowed red—the color of ancient magic—indicating that Absolute Protection had been activated. The rumbling of their heavy footsteps filled the air, clearly signaling that a threat was imminent. Rinoa felt her heartbeat quicken; each pulse echoed with fear, while Fitran wore a sardonic smile, seemingly relishing the tension that wove between them like a thread binding their fates together.
They were no longer mere guardians.
They had become the law's executors of Stones.
At the pinnacle of the formation stood Arch-Golem Varnax, unyielding, his crystal eyes glowing like smoldering embers, illuminating the ominous aura surrounding him. "Entities that violate the rules will bear the consequences," he intoned in a deep, resonant voice, each word striking like a hammer against the cage of souls, heralding the unavoidable punishment to come—a chilling reminder of the stakes at hand.
"Anomaly Gamma has been detected in the entities Fitran Fate and Rinoa Alfrenzo."