Chapter 420 - 419: Potent Void Energy
Leaving the Chieftain’s place, the four made their way back to the house. It wasn’t quite nighttime yet, but because of the upcoming Rite of Ascension, the city was unusually lively. Even now, preparations for the event were in full swing.
Totems of various animals were being erected, their heads alight with flames that illuminated the surrounding streets. In open areas, circles had been drawn on the ground filled with colorful symbols. Young orcs played a lively game within them, jumping to land on whichever symbol was randomly chosen by a die roll.
Stalls lined the roads, offering all sorts of unique foods. One of them sold colorful frozen sticks that looked like some sort of flavored ice. Sol was curious to try them, but all four of them were far too full from the feast to even consider it right now.
Eventually, the group arrived at the house. As they stepped inside, Sol turned to Reena and said, "You can use the room you woke up in. I’m sure you’re still tired, after all, you were only unconscious for a few hours from the mana overdraft and haven’t had much proper sleep."
Reena didn’t respond at first, but eventually gave a small nod. It was true, she still felt the lingering effects of mana overdraft. While she had been putting up a strong front to not appear weak even while having her magic suppressed, her body yearned for rest.
As she made her way toward the room, Sol suddenly called out to her. "Oh! Before I forget. Here."
He walked over and handed her a spatial ring. Reena instantly recognized it as hers.
Her first instinct was to look inside, but she quickly realized several items were missing.
"Where are my items!? My communication gems, my staff, and the rest of my gear!"
"Well, I’m not giving you back your ring just so you can call for help or attack me." Sol replied with a short chuckle. "I took out anything that could be used as a weapon or for contacting others. I didn’t return it just so you could fight me, just figured you might want a spare change of clothes."