Chapter 268 (2): Yellow Robe x Tentacles
Wayne’s eyes widened in shock, marveling at how disturbingly creepy the figure looked. If not for his mental fortitude, he would’ve kowtowed twice to his father-in-law.
Objectively speaking, the yellow robe and tentacles did sort of demand some kowtowing[1].
Boom!
The lead priest raised their arm. Three tentacles lashed out with tremendous invisible force, shaking Wayne and making him see stars. He nearly fell from mid-air.
The pure psychic impact held absolute power, alarming Wayne. Ember-like particles ignited around his body, condensing into a greatsword of fire elements. Firelight gathered from all directions. The sweltering air made the monsters cry out repeatedly, clearing a large space in the courtyard in an instant.
Wearing knight armor, Vera stood on the ground, occasionally teleporting to avoid the tentacles reaching out from underground. She looked at the lead priest in confusion. Although she sensed the Sun Knight’s power, it wasn’t as strong as before. It was so weak that it seemed false to her.
Vera posed her question telepathically. Wayne gave his theory: Cushing’s mind and body had both changed, so it made sense that he wouldn’t be able to properly use the knight’s power. Moreover, he seemed to have lost his memory.
“This isn’t the time to hesitate. I’ll deal with him. You and Valkyrie are faster, so you should handle the surrounding monsters. Watch out for their psychic power...”
Halfway through his sentence, Wayne stepped on air and charged out, swinging the fire greatsword to smash through layers of mental barriers, landing above the altar throne. At close range, the lead priest stood over four meters tall, with terrifying psychic power that materialized to envelope their entire body. Their presence was threatening.
Flutter!
A tentacle rolled over, wrapping around Wayne.
“Oh my, I’m caught!”