Chapter 242: Just Think of Me
Ezekiel had a lead on the rest of Devon’s followers near the kingdom of Zion. He didn’t inform Katelina about this since he didn’t want to add to her worries. She already had enough on her plate after the incident of the stolen dragon eggs and Priest Mauro’s betrayal.
Also, he could deal with this one witch alone. He knew where she was located because he had seen it from Priest Saul’s memories. However, Priest Saul had managed to block him from accessing other crucial memories in his dying moments. As a result, Ezekiel was unable to discover the locations of the rest of Devon’s followers.
Ezekiel soared into the night sky, his dragon eyes sharp and focused. The cold wind rushed past him as he flew toward the southern part of Zion. He knew that the witch he was hunting was one of Devon’s most dangerous followers. Eliminating her would be a significant step in dismantling their plans.
As he neared his destination, Ezekiel descended, his massive wings beating silently. He landed softly in a dense forest clearing, where he quickly shifted back into his human form. He moved stealthily through the trees. The witch’s lair was close, and he could feel the dark magic pulsing in the air.
He approached a small, hidden cottage. With a powerful burst of energy, he broke through the door.
"You..." she gasped, but without wasting time, she chanted something, and ghouls attacked Ezekiel. He easily dispatched them with fireballs, and with lightning speed, he approached the witch, his hand closing around her neck.
She smirked at him. "Do you really think you can stop what’s bound to happen? Aren’t you aware that your Seer already predicted this? She’s practically our guide on how we’ll revive Lord Devon. She and our Lord share a bond that you won’t be able to break. Do you think you’ve already won? Hah! Just wait until he comes back, more powerful than ever!"
Ezekiel growled, "You talk too much." He buried his claws into her neck, releasing hallucinogenic gas into her nerves. As her face slowly turned black and her body turned to ashes, Ezekiel read all her past memories.
Through her memories, he saw the depth of their plans. The visions were chaotic, but one thing was clear: their threat was far from over. He saw images of secret meetings, rituals, and the stolen dragon eggs being hidden in a dark, remote location.