Chapter 175: Asking For Help
{Let’s leave, Maximus...}
Ithildin spoke to Maximus through the spirit. Ithildin didn’t know how Maximus knew that Arioch would be finding Rephelim. It could very well be Calantar who could have informed him through visions.
Although Ithildin tried his best to limit the interactions between Maximus and Inanis, he was unable to do so entirely. No one is powerful enough to go against Inanis, and even in Inanis’ weakened form, Ithildin is not capable of going against Inanis.
It is the truth. Not everyone is created equal and accepting that is maturity.
And now, Ithildin could sense that Inanis is trying to contact Maximus. This is probably why Inanis led Maximus here. Inanis thirsts for the Lukyan bloodline. And Maximus just followed his wishes just because he is getting ruled by his vengeance.
«We are not leaving anywhere, Ithildin! We are going to fight!»
Ithildin heard Maximus’ inner voice. He regretted his inability in guiding Maximus away from here which is mandatory. As a spiritual beast, he will have to follow his heart and do what he wishes to. But he is a summoned beast and he should do what his summoner asks of him.
The long neck of the beast reached for them. Baring its teeth that are strong and crisscross like saws, the beast reached for Ithildin’s wings.
"Stay back" Maximus roared and drew out his sword. A bolt of lightning fell from the sky on its head.
The sparks caused by the lightning didn’t pass through the beast but spread across the scales of the beast, creating a buzzing noise. The beast started to glow, rather than get burnt. Maximus was stunned seeing the little flashes of light buzzing on the beast.
The best, furious, turned its entire attention at Maximus. He urged Ithildin to get to Arioch. He cannot fight with the beast and win now that he learned that his most powerful weapon is useless against the beast. But he can take down Arioch with him.
Arioch kneeling on the sand, covering the Orb with his belly saw the flying horse darting towards him. He searched for any weapon, but there was nothing on him. he didn’t understand why the raven got rid of his trusty dagger... It was then he realized that he lost his dagger when he chopped off his feet to escape.