Chapter 135: Escape
Tarah swiftly arrived at the hidden dungeon where Devon imprisoned Nikolai and Ezekiel. Chaos reigned inside, evident from the destroyed walls with a clear sign of a fierce battle. From her vantage point, she witnessed Mineah engaged in combat with Devon, while Ezekiel and Nikolai lay unconscious on the magical carpet nearby.
"Vulcan’s power is mine!" Devon screamed at Mineah. "You bjtch!"
He raised his arm to attack, to which Mineah quickly responded by casting a divine barrier to protect herself, her husband, and Ezekiel from the man’s assault.
"You all don’t deserve to live!"
His attack came hard and fast, and it took Mineah her all just to resist the wave of dark magic washing over her barrier. As Mineah struggled to maintain her barrier, Tarah searched for a chance to attack Devon amidst the chaos. With Levi on her back, she had to be careful and make smart decisions in this intense situation.
’"The dragon’s spirit, Khal," Tarah hummed while staring at the flaming mist lingering in the air. The mist coalesced and hovered over Ezekiel’s body seemingly waiting for something to happen.
[Kiel, can you hear me? Grab hold of Khal right now!] Tarah urgently called through their bond. [Please, Ezekiel! Take the dragon’s spirit hovering over you now!] Her pleas echoed, filled with desperation. Unsure if Ezekiel heard her, Tarah’s worry grew as Khal remained suspended over him.
According to their agreement, Khal should have remained with Ezekiel even if Vulcan’s soul already vanished, yet the dragon’s spirit lingered outside. Tarah knew the danger Ezekiel would face if Khal didn’t return to his body.
Closing her eyes, Tarah invoked the dragon’s bond, reaching out to Khal. [You promised to stay with him! We made a deal, Khal. Go back to Ezekiel’s body now, please. He needs you! You formed and agreed to a life and death bond with him!] Tarah’s voice quivered with emotion, tears streaming down her face.