RISE OF EROS-Chapter 685 - 684
Andrew stepped through the golden gates of the royal palace of Dunnas with a mixture of awe and determination. The building, an architectural marvel that seemed to hover between the earthly and the divine, stood majestically in the heart of the kingdom.
The towers shone with a golden reflection in the midday sun, and the intricate stained glass windows told stories of the queens who had ruled throughout the centuries. There was no time to linger in awe of the place. The message he carried from Cannes was urgent, and the fate of the world seemed to hang in the balance.
A chamberlain, dressed in robes of blue velvet and silver embroidery, led him through endless corridors decorated with tapestries that seemed to come to life. Finally, they reached a throne room that radiated authority and antiquity.
In the center of the hall stood three imposing figures. The first was Diana, the current queen of Dunnas, who wore a discreet but imposing crown, a reflection of her just and calculated reign.
At her side was Daphne, the previous queen, whose face denoted wisdom and serenity, and who had chosen to abdicate in favor of her daughter years ago, but it was the third woman that Andrew wanted to meet today.
Emaliene, the founder of the kingdom, was a demigoddess whose very presence seemed to envelop the room in an ethereal aura. Her silver eyes shone with an otherworldly light, and her bearing emanated power and grace in equal parts.
"Mr. Andrew has arrived," the chamberlain announced before withdrawing with a deep bow. The three women looked at him fondly, but a little worried, knowing that Andrew was not there as an ordinary visitor.
"Come in," Diana said, with a wave of her hand. "You bring important news, do you not?" Andrew stepped forward, bowing his head in respect. "Queens of Dunnas, I have an urgent message from Cannes. Something terrible has happened, and I need your help, especially yours, old Emaliene, if you are willing to listen to me."
Emaliene tilted her head slightly, interested. Andrew already knew them and treated them like family, so the strange formal behavior caught his attention. "Why so formal? Say what you need, if I can help you I will."
Andrew smiled at the warm words, but quickly returned to seriousness and recounted what happened in Cannes with a voice that oscillated between suppressed anger and urgency.
He described the attack on Purgatory, the destruction of the city, and his escape thanks to his skill, but he did not give details. He explained how he had come to Dunnas and his urgency to find a way to contact Zaros or at least someone in Cannes to report his safe escape.
"Zaros and the others are still struggling with the fear that something had happened to us," Andrew concluded, looking directly at Emaliene and continued, "I know that you have faced these guys before. If there is any way to send them a message or help them, please share it with me."
For a moment, the room fell silent. Diana and Daphne exchanged a meaningful glance, while Emaliene remained motionless, her expression inscrutable.
"What you say is serious," Daphne finally said, her voice calm but full of concern. "The kingdom of Dunnas would like to help to the fullest extent of its ability, however, contacting someone in the midst of the chaos you describe will not be easy."
Emaliene raised a hand, calling for silence. Her gaze was fixed on Andrew as if she were evaluating every word he had said. "I fought an abyssal once," she said, her voice echoing far away. "It was in Galicia, recently."
Pausing, Emaliene added, "It was not a battle I faced alone; I received help from the liquid spirits, who traveled from afar to help. They gave me a special crystal, a rare item that allows a connection to be established across liquid dimensions. I haven’t used it since, but perhaps it can serve your purpose."
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Andrew felt a flash of hope. "Can you try? Can you use that crystal to contact someone who can deliver the message?" Emaliene nodded slowly. "I can’t directly contact anyone in Cannes, but Zaros has a close ally nearby, someone who can deliver the message more quickly."
"Yes," Andrew said, almost breathless. "Elidyr. He’s a close friend of Zaros. In fact, any liquid spirit should be able to meet the conditions. If you can contact him, he’ll be able to carry the message to Zaros."
Emaliene stood up from her seat and extended a hand into the void. Suddenly, a bluish light began to materialize in front of her. Out of nowhere, a small translucent crystal appeared, its surface seeming to ripple like calm water.
Holding it gently, she placed it in the center of a white marble table. "Everyone stand back," she ordered. Andrew, Diana, and Daphne obeyed, watching in awe as Emaliene began to murmur words in an ancient language, incomprehensible but filled with palpable power.
The crystal began to glow brightly, casting a beam of light that formed a floating mirror in the air. On its surface, images of a mountainous landscape were slowly drawn.
The vision was blurry at first but soon became defined, revealing an elderly man with intense eyes, Elidyr. "Elidyr," Emaliene called, her voice echoing like thunder in the distance. "I am Emaliene of Dunnas. Andrew of Cannes is here and has an urgent message for you." Read exclusive chapters at novelbuddy
Elidyr looked around, clearly startled by the appearance of the mirror. "Emaliene? Andrew? What is going on?" Andrew stepped forward, his voice shaking with excitement and relief.
"Elidyr, Zaros is in danger. Cannes has been attacked by forces from Purgatory, and I need you to carry a message to Zaros. I am in Dunnas with his grandchildren, I am safe, but he needs to know. He must also know that we need all the help we can get to deal with this threat."
Elidyr nodded, his expression hardening with determination. "I will. I will set off immediately for Cannes. Do not worry, I will arrive as soon as I can". The connection began to fade, and the floating mirror dissolved into a shower of glowing particles. Emaliene let out a sigh, clearly exhausted by the effort.
"Your message has been delivered," Emaliene said, turning to Andrew. "Now it is up to Zaros and Elidyr to act. Dunnas will not ignore this attack. I will speak with my descendants to prepare our forces in case this threat spreads to our borders."
Diana stood up, her gaze firm. "Andrew, rest here tonight. We will make sure you have everything you need for your next move. Dunnas does not abandon its allies."
Andrew bowed his head, feeling less alone. He still felt sorry for the loss of the Cannes palace, but the affection of the three women comforted him a little. They did not hesitate for a second to help him and that was something he would not forget.
Although they had told him to stay and rest, Andrew did not remain in the castle. He has a Celestial Palace in Dunnas and there was no need to go far away, something the three women understood.
In fact, they did not want Andrew to stay in the castle. When they said he should rest there tonight, they were referring to the capital city of Dunnas, not the royal palace, so that was why they did not hold Andrew back when he left.
