Chapter 281
Mahu’s expression softened slightly, the gravity of Crepuscular’s words cutting through her apathy. She understood now that the situation was far more dire than she had realized. "So, what are you suggesting?" she asked, her tone cautious.
"I suggest we allow our children to ascend," Crepuscular replied, his voice firm. "Let them take over the more menial tasks—the day-to-day responsibilities that have become overwhelming in the absence of Ikenga and Keles. We need to focus our attention on the real threat: our counterparts. If they gain a foothold in our world, it won’t just be the mortals who suffer. Everything we’ve built, everything we’ve protected, could be destroyed."
Jaws nodded in agreement, his mind already racing with the implications. "Crepuscular’s right. We can’t continue to divide our attention. Our children are capable—strong, wise, and ready for the challenge. By ascending, they can maintain the balance within our world, handling the issues that have arisen in our siblings’ absence. Meanwhile, we must turn our focus to the threat from the other side."
Mahu sighed, the weight of the decision pressing down on her. But she knew there was no other choice. "Very well," she conceded. "Let our children ascend. But we must make sure they understand the seriousness of their new roles. They must be prepared for the challenges ahead. Thankfully, over the years, we have breached the problem of communication."
Crepuscular placed a reassuring hand on Mahu’s shoulder. "We will guide them, Mahu. Together, we’ll prepare them for the task. But we must act quickly. The longer we wait, the more time our counterparts have to exploit our weakness."
While the gods were adjusting and preparing for the ascension of the demigods, down in the abyss, Ikenga and Keles, since their meeting with Zarvok, had been taking it easy, watching and instructing Phantom from behind the scenes.
Back at the outpost of the gargoyles, a whole new sight could be seen as the entire place underwent a huge transformation. New buildings and structures were either under construction or already completed.
An unusual sight could be observed as gargoyles, regardless of their strength or status, worked together to build. Accompanying some of the gargoyles were captured hellhounds. The hellhounds, left without a leader after their previous one met an unfortunate end, were seized as an opportunity by the gargoyles.
A structure different from the others could be seen. Inside this structure was a room with a throne-like seat where a mutant gargoyle sat. Seated around the mutant gargoyle were other normal gargoyles, laying out reports and discussing new strategies.