Chapter 301: Forced extraction of souls
Jormungandr and Vlad did not hastily leave the Turkin Kingdom to appear mysterious. Their swift departure was due to an urgent message they had received during their battle against the demonic horde.
A solemn expression crossed Vlad’s face as he recalled Overlord’s words: "In the north of the kingdom, strange events are unfolding. Monsters and even towns filled with refugees have perished under mysterious circumstances."
For something to be classified as "mysterious" by Overlord’s standards, it had to be truly peculiar. Vlad knew he had to investigate and deal with the issue quickly.
As he flew toward the next mission, Vlad couldn’t help but sigh, feeling as if he were constantly extinguishing fires, only for another to ignite elsewhere.
"Growing a kingdom is truly taxing," Vlad murmured with a wry smile. However, his eyes soon sharpened as he focused on recovering his strength, preparing for whatever awaited them.
Jormungandr’s speed was extraordinary, aided by his flaming wings and enhanced with lightning. In a little over fifteen hours, the duo traveled more than ten thousand kilometers, reaching their destination: a small, quiet town.
Vlad’s gaze narrowed as they gazed at the place from the sky. The town lay in a neighboring country called Amur, just north of their kingdom.
After the victory against the Azarin Empire, the forces of the Xaos Kingdom finally gained the freedom to explore and expand. Scouts were sent to investigate rumors of human settlements in the region to determine if they could be peacefully assimilated into the kingdom. What they found was far more alarming.
Immediately, Vlad noticed something unsettling. Many buildings had large white sheets draped across their rooftops, covering something ominous. His sharp senses told him something was wrong, but he did not get distracted. He focused on the roof of a large building, where seven figures awaited them.