Chapter 972 - 28: Dark Night

Chapter 972: Chapter 28: Dark Night

Zeus...

Emmmmm... So it really was Athena who came knocking.

I just wonder if she still looks the same, that goddess who can be both adorable and commanding? After all, the world’s timeline has subtly updated, and the version rules might have changed...

Gu Mo’s mind was running wild, yet his expression remained unchanged because he had already realized and guessed that it’s very likely this black pot would come his way. Because when calculated strictly, it’s the kind of pot even he felt he couldn’t avoid, possibly landing squarely on his own head.

He should have thought of it earlier, especially since in this Dungeon World, his existence seemed rather unique—cough, cough, you could call it a more tactful expression—particularly in the context of Greek mythology, even more so.

If judged by this world’s "common sense" and "worldview," then Gu Mo’s existence is definitely an outlier-class example.

Whether from the perspective of the Defiant Gods...

Or from the perspective of a Godslayer...

—It’s all the same.

"Wha- what? What Zeus?!" Erica, who was next to him, was a bit taken aback, even she couldn’t immediately react, her first thought being that it was utterly baffling.

What Zeus?

Why suddenly call out the name of this Great God of Olympus?

Who is the person attacking and what’s their motive? Her mind was in a bit of chaos, unable to link these seemingly unrelated clues together naturally, instinctively wondering if she had heard wrong, or if there was some other reason.

However, she instinctively glanced back, yet in the split second before her gaze reached him, Gu Mo aptly adjusted his facial expression.

—Confused, bewildered, clueless, as if in a fog, utterly puzzled.

—The acting was neither too much nor too little, just the perfect full score kind.

"Da- damn it!! Sneaking an attack from the shadows, that’s despicable!!"

At this moment, Amilia finally reacted fully, becoming both angry and anxious.

At the crucial moment, she certainly didn’t hold back the use of her last Sacred Magic Qi, instead letting it all burst out, summoning the Holy Sword hidden within her bloodline! Upon realizing what was truly going on, she naturally redirected the sword swing originally aimed at Erica towards another direction.

An intense burst of Holy Power unfolded, releasing a visible aura, as a vacuum shockwave swept away all the dust in the air.

It also drove away the relentless flock of owls, causing them to emit strange, mournful cries while dropping chaotic black feathers.

Then, Miss Brave gritted her teeth and furiously condemned the true enemy hiding in the darkness.

She had been really scared just now, almost instinctively thinking Erica had suddenly turned against her, planning to kill her! Merely because of some minor disagreement and dissatisfaction, to do something so unacceptable, something she absolutely couldn’t tolerate!

Just like those disgusting nobles from the Ante Yisula World, no matter how they outwardly consider themselves refined and graceful, in reality, they are beasts wearing human skin, killing commoners at will for reasons that sound trivial... forcing others to death...

For example, over a bit of land interest, or simply because they felt offended by a commoner, those could be reasons for their recklessness.

More demonic than demons, the type Amilia despises the most.

Fortunately, this noble girl here wasn’t such a person; her sudden attack wasn’t like Amilia initially feared, a reflection of cold-hearted betrayal... but rather a decisive move upon sensing danger.

"..."

"..."

A silent hush quietly spread through the air.

The angry voice from earlier didn’t reappear, as it seemed to have quickly calmed down after the momentary excitement.

Realizing the unfavorable situation, Erica quickly glanced around, the expression on the beautiful girl with gold hair and a red dress grew more serious because she suddenly noticed the unusual nature of the surrounding environment. Though quiet from the start, this place was relatively tranquil...

But now, this tranquility seemed a bit excessive.

The surrounding dark night only felt immensely deep, with endless darkness, leaving only the half-moon in the sky dimly illuminating the ground. Apart from that, further away, the streetlights, the dazzling neon lights of the shops, the light from tall buildings and the giant screens...

All these had long vanished.

Erica became alert, simultaneously feeling her spirits weighed down, she raised her Treasure Sword, quickly mobilizing the magic power within, while speaking to Miss Brave on the other side:

"Something’s not right, we better leave here quickly..."

"Mhm, I’ll cover the rear!"

Amilia was not slow-witted; she took a deep breath, gripping the Holy Sword firmly, as the remaining Sacred Magic Qi within her quickly flowed, her Angel Bloodline swiftly transitioning from dormant to active.

That head of rose-red long hair, as if gilded in moonlight, suddenly transformed into silver white!

Silver moonlight-like hair unfurled like flowing water, the textured long hair undulating from inertia, at this moment, Amilia seemed like an Elf Knight dancing under the moonlight, or a Valkyrie descending from the sky, her imposing figure was frozen in time, an absolutely breathtaking scene!

"Huh?"

Erica raised an eyebrow, seeming to reassess her new ally.

It seems her ally isn’t simple either, this appearance is extraordinary, the outward energy aura also secretly alarms her, the magic quality feels very high...this shouldn’t be the foundation of a typical wild magician.

Yet now is not the time to think too much, she wielded her Steel Sword, while quietly instructing the young man behind her: "Be careful, follow me, absolutely don’t leave my side... otherwise, I can’t guarantee I can protect you."

"Don’t worry, I know..." Gu Mo withdrew his gaze from the darkness outside, casually saying, "If it really can’t be helped, don’t worry about me, you all just rush out."

"Hmph! If you’re scared, just hide behind me properly, if Miss Brave says she’ll take care of you, she definitely will..."

Erica snorted lightly, speaking in a rather unpleasant tone.

At this moment—

Perhaps having noticed the trio’s intent to strategically retreat, the owls in the night sky suddenly became agitated, more owls flew out from the dark, angrily surging forth like a black tide, crashing wave upon wave.

Almost simultaneously, countless rustling sounds followed, the noise itself was insignificant, but overwhelming in quantity, a trickling stream forged into a mighty river, composing a grating symphony from the darkness, accompanied by a winding procession of bodies.

They have huge bodies as tough as steel, resembling giant snakes, each spanning five or six meters, yet adorned with colorful scales.

——Obviously, this is the vivid feature of venomous snakes.

Seeing such a massive number of birds and snakes, rushing forth like an overwhelming tide, even Erica’s expression changed greatly, clenching her teeth, decisively turning around: "Go! Hurry, let’s leave here immediately!!"

The other side definitely planned this!

Not knowing how many high-ranking magicians are trying to control the field, or if they’re using some precious Holy Relics, they must want to keep us here with such elaborate efforts!

......

...

Tokyo streets.

The nighttime city remains colorful, prosperous, and vibrant.

In a high school uniform skirt, with chestnut long hair cascading down, Banriya Yuri gently furrows her brows, scanning the surroundings on the street. She’s been away from school for quite a while, yet hasn’t been able to return, continually wandering back and forth on the streets.

With her eyes, trying to capture abnormal traces, restoring the truth.

Originally, Banriya Yuri just returned to school for club activities, yet before activities concluded, she felt a huge fluctuation on the other side of the city, which secretly shocked her. Still unclear about what happened, she then received information from the Official History Compilation Committee.

Banriya Yuri, a student at Private City Nan Academy High School.

On the surface, she’s an exceptional student, akin to a campus idol, but in reality, she’s a high-ranking Witch within the Spiritual Power User group guarding Kantou, belonging to the rare sequence of high-ranking Witches "Miko Witch".

Thus naturally having a certain degree of superior-subordinate relationship with the Official History Compilation Committee, being entrusted with the duty to assist the Committee... Receiving such a task didn’t cause Banriya Yuri any resistance, rather, she began executing it very earnestly.

There’s no reason to be troubled by such matters.

It’s also what she wants to do.

Banriya Yuri doesn’t have substantial combat power, only possessing these eyes that can interpret the world’s mysteries, which is praiseworthy enough. She also wishes to contribute her limited Power in guarding the region, therefore naturally won’t delay.

"Nothing at all, this is so strange..."

The girl, somewhat fatigued, stopped on the sidewalk, concealed by the darkness of the green trees, not touched by streetlights.

She bewilderedly gazed around, yet discovered nothing. Because the "information" here is especially clean, like it’s been formatted, completely unable to find any traces left earlier. At least after walking for so long, she can’t discern anything.

Presumably, other Spiritual Ability Users dispatched here won’t find much either.

This city is too vast, and the number of Spiritual Ability Users in Kantou is too few, hastily unable to assemble enough manpower.

Banriya Yuri sighed, considering whether to report the result, ending this fruitless search.

At that moment—

She suddenly felt the darkness in the city district ahead... seemed quite unusual.