Flunra cursed himself for not remembering such an important thing to teach the others.
Due to the troublesome nature of the cursed energy that can even bypass the power of Awakened or even other races' natural energies, this has once become a problem and was tackled almost instantly by the whole entire world.
It's unfair that cursed energy can affect a ninth-rank realm as easily as a third-rank realm.
Every single dedication and hard work that the ninth-rank realm entity has done throughout their lives was flushed into the drain with the usage of cursed energy, and that is why a method needs to be created in order to stop this unjust power.
Through a joint effort, the Cursed Pentagram was created to counter cursed energy.
"Basically, the Cursed Pentagram will build up resistance against cursed energy when used proportionate to the realm you are currently on. For instance, since you are a ninth-rank realm, you use the Cursed Pentagram to build up resistance to the ninth-epiphany curses" Flunra explained, this is quite a breakthrough at the time of its invention.
Adhara listens to this attentively and nodded her head, it was starting to make sense.
Just like she experienced before when she can't even touch the ghastly creature, the Ancient Human and Supernaturals should also experience the same thing back then and would definitely not allow this to happen.
It's completely unfair, and also somewhat shows that cursed energy is superior.
Knowing the Executor and the other Supernatural races that exist at this current moment, Adhara is quite positive that their pride would not let anything show an innate superiority to themselves.
The Cursed Pentagram is the testament to that, the testament of their pride.
"Flunra, how can you forget something as important as this?" Adhara asked, shaking her head. If he knows this kind of thing, he should've taught the others especially when it's this crucial.
Upon hearing this, Flunra sighs and replied, "I'm sorry, it will not happen again"
"So you're saying that if I can draw the Cursed Pentagram, cursed creatures on and below the ninth-rank realm would be ineffective against me?" Adhara asked, trying to fully grasp this new concept.
It's a needed subject to prepare for the fight against the Witch of Chaos.
Flunra then shakes his head which makes Adhara frowns, "It's not that simple. Technically, yes, the Cursed Pentagram would build up resistance proportionate to your realm in order to deal with the cursed energy's troublesome nature. But compatibility and mastery over it also have an effect. At first, the Cursed Pentagram you draw would probably only amount to at max, the sixth epiphany"
As it's too good to be true, Adhara already somewhat expected this kind of answer.
Since it's quite effective against cursed energy, it should also come with a catch. Now she knows that it was not as simple as drawing the Cursed Pentagram, but there are factors that come into play.
"Well, teach me how to draw it properly then. I need to heal these injuries" Adhara said.
Looking at the wounds on her legs that still stink with cursed energy that irritates her regenerative ability, she was in need of a way to cleanse the cursed energy. It numbs her senses so it's rather uncomfortable for her.
"I'll teach it to you later when we get back. For now, we have a problem to deal with"
Adhara raises her eyebrows when she heard this, she stares at Flunra's eyes before she realized that it was indeed weird for him to be out here instead of staying inside the castle to train.
Without a doubt, there's something going on in her absence.
Not intending to waste any time, Flunra turns around intending to head back to the Dark Elf Kingdom again, and said, "I'll explain it along the way, but we need to go to the Dark Elf Kingdom first"
"I think we need that to boost the morale of the Dark Elves and Dwarves" he added.
Pointing at the severed head of King Samobas that Adhara is holding, he now confirms that Adhara was indeed sent out of the castle by Rex to deal with the matters regarding King Samobas.
Now that he was dead, it seems he really did fulfill his side of the deal.
'King Samobas... he's a fierce opponent, and also a good King. It's a shame that he needs to die. But Rex is right, there's no other way to convert the Tigerman Race into an ally without his sacrifice thanks to the respect everyone has towards him' Flunra thought with a sigh.
It's regretful, but there's simply no other way aside from this.
Upon hearing this, Adhara nodded her head before the two of them dashes away.
Meanwhile, the Dark Elf Kingdom.
Evelyn was brought straight into the sacred tree to meet with King Jorik, there was a level of uneasiness in the air that seems to trouble the other Dark Elves she passed along the way that are looking at her with hope.
"Did the news about the army leak to the people?" Evelyn asked whisperingly.
In any Kingdom even though it was a Supernatural Kingdom such as this one, fundamental protection from the higher-ups should still be present. In responding to a dire situation, it's best to keep the information to the higher-ups.
Normal citizens of the Kingdom shouldn't know about the dire situation if not necessary.
Knowing that as she was once a part of the 25 Golden Crest Families that know more than the regular people, she finds it weird to see that the Dark Elf citizens seem to know about the situation and feel bubbling unrest inside of them.
Glancing around, Khulfo sighs as the unrest was probably what Evelyn is referring to.
"The one who saw the army attacking the city of Goblins and Kobald is in fact a civilian" Khulfo said with a regretful tone, it was a shame that it was not their scouts that find this. "Goblins and Kobald are okay at crafting weapons and traps, and our Kingdom usually does trade with them traps for hunting and also training weapons for the youngsters. But the man that reaches the city was surprised to find the entire city destroyed by an army of humans, and screams can be heard from within"
"Because of that, he ran back to the Kingdom and in a panic told everybody" he added.
Upon hearing this Evelyn nodded her head as she already expected along that line, there's no way King Jorik and the other noble Dark Elves are dumb enough to create unnecessary unrest inside their reign.
Soon enough, Evelyn entered the throne room and saw King Jorik comes into view.
At the sight of Evelyn walking inside the throne room, King Jorik stands up from his throne and descends down the stairs. But there was a hint of surprise when he finds that it was not Adhara that came here.
It was Evelyn instead, and he would need to mind his words even more in talking with her.
Even though the Female Alpha is the strongest after the Alpha in a Werewolf Pack, the Luna is beloved by all due to her presence alone. Offending her is going to be a surefire way to cause havoc within the pack, especially if it's the other members rather than her that took offense.
"Let's skip the pleasantries, King Jorik. I believe we have an important matter to discuss"
Knowing that there's a big situation going on that needs to be handled, there's no need for them to be inefficient with unnecessary pleasantries and should instead get straight down to business.
King Jorik nodded his head in agreement, he also wanted to quickly discuss the problem.
"Please, follow me. General Theodas will explain the entirety of the situation to you clearly, we've already gathered enough information to work out a plan against the army of humans" he said before leading Evelyn to a hallway on the side of the throne room.
In a moment, the two followed by two royal guards arrived in front of a room.
With a wave of King Jorik's hand, the big door of the room swung upon revealing a room with a circle-shaped table made entirely of blessed oak with chairs surrounding it. Evelyn can instantly tell that this is the meeting room of higher-ups.
Standing at the side of the table was General Theodas, expecting their arrival with a straight spine.
Nodding his head towards General Theodas, King Jorik went around the circle-shaped table and take a seat for himself. Evelyn also did the same, she decided to seat exactly on the opposite side of King Jorik with General Theodas in between them.
"Before I start, may I know what you know about the situation?" General Theodas asked.
Remembering Evelyn to be the one standing beside Rex during their first encounter, he too minds his words in the presence of the Silverstar Pack's Luna. "Khulfo, your messenger told me that the army has started to push towards your territory and has already destroyed a city of Goblins and Kobald"
"I also know the existence of the weird gifted human in their ranks" she added.
General Theodas was just about to say something but Evelyn raises her finger, signaling to him that she was not done talking. "Also, before we continue this meeting, I want to say that there is one thing that the Silverstar Pack holds of value at this current moment. We'll help as per the Oath Pact, but I hope the Dark Elves can also mind this value"
Upon hearing this, General Theodas and King Jorik exchange a subtle look.
"Of course, if there's anything that troubles the Silverstar Pack then we'll also try to mind it in this fight. Please, tell us so that we know what to worry about" King Jorik said slowly, commanding a great air of a King.
Evelyn nodded her head in affirmation, she believed that Rex would also think about this.
Clearing her throat, she then replied, "The location of the Silverstar Pack's castle must remain a secret. It goes without saying that the Executor is actively searching for Rex, and thus our location is the top-most priority for us. With that being said, if we want to make a decisive plan, it's best to be away from here. Moreover, the Silverstar Pack will help from the shadow to avoid being recognized"
It was the only thing that the Silverstar Pack holds dearly for this current moment.
Rex has everything ready from resources to breakthroughs and even defensive resources such as the newly built city, but those two things need time to be effective. Knowing that fact, Evelyn can't help but stress this to the Dark Elves.
On top of that, Rex is still training so they can't be too free with their movements.
Upon hearing this, King Jorik nodded his head in understanding. At the very start of their relationship, he already accepted that there will be risks associated with allying with the Silverstar Pack.
But he decided that it was worth the benefit, and can accept this condition easily.
"I understand, we'll keep that in mind in creating the plan to fight against the army" King Jorik replied, he can understand the position of the Silverstar Pack right now with the awakening of the Executor.
As she was being honest and straightforward, the two accepted it rather well.
Evelyn also nodded her head before she continues, "However, even if that's the case, I, Flunra, and Adhara would definitely help in this fight albeit we need to mind our identity in doing so"
With that, the two sides have come to an agreement before General Theodas continues.
Knowing that Evelyn has already the fundamental knowledge to grasp the situation they are facing right now, he then shares the information he got. "I've already sent a scouting party to gather information about the army, and they have reported that the army was not composed entirely of strong individuals. But their numbers are quite problematic"
Upon hearing this, Evelyn frown as she finds that it seems the army is massive.
'What are they doing...? How can they have the numbers for the first wave, their forces should be thin and this shouldn't be possible. What are they planning?' Evelyn thought as her forehead creased into a frown.
"Our scouting party has reported that at the very least, they are numbering around 25,000"
Evelyn sucked in a cold breath when she heard this, the number actually exceeded her expectation. It's quite worrying now that she knows this, she thought that the Executor is only sending the first wave to test the water.
But this seems to be more than just an expandable army, there's something more to it.
'Is it the weird Black Hands that Khulfo said to me earlier? Is this some kind of test? I really don't like this development' Evelyn thought, she can feel a shiver running down her spine as she confirms that this is not just a regular attack.
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