Chapter 377: In Search of Light (Part Four)
The moment that dark shadow disintegrated into the rest of dark energy that loomed nearby, Annalise finally sensed the presence of the hidden light energy. It was soft, almost as the distance between them was too large for her to feel its powers. But the fact that she was now able to sense its presence, meant that it had decided to trust her.
She created another magical barrier to stop the dark energy from immediately following her elements. Then she once again focused on finding the light energy and this time, her powers travelled faster than before.
It spread further into the Seelie Realm, crossed mountains, meadows, dead forests, frozen lakes and ponds, before coming to a stop outside a valley that was located in the northern part of the Realm which lined with the ocean on the other side.
The powerful waves of the Light energy hit her in a strong force, but didn’t harm her. Instead, she felt it welcoming her elements, especially her light.
"Esmeray, how are things at your end?" She asked through mind link while maintaining her connection with the light energy. She couldn’t feel the tremors anymore as she was deep under the ground, and since the dark energy was still outside, she assumed that the wards of the Realm still hadn’t fallen.
"We are still safe, but I don’t think the wards will be able to last more than a few more minutes," came Esmeray’s response. "What about you?" Though he sounded calm, Annalise knew just how badly he wanted an answer from her.
"I think I have found its location. I’m heading there." She answered in response to his question but didn’t expect the silence that she received from him before he finally whispered the word - "Okay". The emotions were clear in his tone even though he tried to stay calm.
Not wanting to press him further, she decided to change the topic. "Esmeray, I can feel Valerius’ presence outside the wards of Seelie Realm. Though he’s trying to keep his presence hidden, I can sense him. Can you please..." She didn’t get to finish her request as the response came before that.
"I will. Don’t worry about him."