Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 121

Chapter 121: White Heather Chapter 121: White Heather Suddenly, the air inside the room became tense.

It crackled like an electric current, causing the onlookers to be on their toes.

Ravenna wasn’t hiding her hostility toward Caldaros.

She was watching from the side and felt like she had to step in as Caldaros was pushing it.

Everyone, the academy hunters to be exact-knew that Caldaros was saying this-with good intention, he was trying to warn Lucivar of pursuing something so dangerous.

In Sunhold City-aspiring Hybrid practically knew about the South Hues Tournament.

A very popular tournament that was held annually.

Because of that, other than Lucivar and the others, everyone knew how dangerous it was.

Since this tournament revolves around testing the potential of a new generation of Hybrids, very important individuals are also watching the tournament to scout, and recruit promising Hybrids into their families, clans, or even organizations.

Anyone who won the tournament would shoot in popularity.

In addition, their future was also practically guaranteed.

Such a reward made the tournament extremely cutthroat-some youngsters are even trained from their early years for this specific tournament.

Other than having a high realm, it wouldn’t be surprising if the other candidates were used to fighting or even killing.

Candidates from big clans, families, and organizations usually dominated the space.

Unlike normal people, their aim was to garner the attention of the Supreme House’s eyes.

Most candidates varied in training for this tournament.

Some were forced to be assassins, some were put in an underground arena-it was varying.

However, no matter what their backgrounds, there was a common fact about them.

All of them are extremely dangerous.

Because of that, not even Caldaros was able to compete with them.

Alas, it was unclear when he became the Avatar of Sunna but the fact still remains.

Someone like Lucivar who wasn’t trained and made to be a weapon wouldn’t be able to put up a fight against the other candidates.

He would only put his life in danger-and that’s the reason why Caldaros was warning him.

Now that the governor’s grandson was participating, the competition only got worse.

It was understandable why Caldaros went as far as this.

However, regardless of what he was trying to achieve, he was forcing his opinion.

Ravenna didn’t like that, Lucivar was free to choose whatever he wanted to do.

If she didn’t even say anything to him then there’s no place for Caldaros to do this.

“Did you not hear me?

I said let go,” Ravenna added raspingly.

Feeling the grip on his shoulder tightening, Caldaros let go of Lucivar and pushed Ravenna’s hand away.

He walked away from them and cast one look over his shoulder, “I did warn you.

I’ll see if you can even close this blue dungeon” …

Lucivar and the others walked out of the command office.

Several military SUVs parked outside, waiting for them, and would take them to the dungeon.

“You don’t have to do that for me, I can handle him,” Lucivar suddenly said.

“Don’t be shy,” Upon hearing this, Ravenna slapped his back in hubris, laughing cheerily.

“A simple ‘thank you’ would be enough for me.

Besides, I am not helping you because you can not handle him but because I’m annoyed by that guy” “First-ranker my foot, I can take him on alone,” She laughed-both hands on her waist.

Hearing this, Lucivar smiled before trotting on ahead.

Getting inside the very front SUV, Lucivar gave a light nod to the driver, before he sat in the front seat.

Leandra and Nerissa got into this SUV too while Mirel-and Ravenna went to the one behind.

Ravenna didn’t want Mirel to sit alone so she went with him in that one.

Once the three were inside, the SUV moved, going down the street.

Along the way, Lucivar observed the city in silence.

He could see the unrest etched on the passing citizens’ faces, it was clear to see.

Just then, someone poked his shoulder from behind.

Lucivar turned and realized that it was Nerissa, she seemed to be troubled by something.

“What’s wrong?” He asked questioningly.

Nerissa hesitated for a second, biting her lower lip in thought before finally speaking, voicing out her concerns, “Are you sure we should take on this dungeon?

What if we can’t close it?

It is not mandatory, should we just pass on this one?” “I heard the Crossers inside are Rock Golems and Stone Orcs…” She muttered meekly.

“I’m also questioning this,” Leandra double-down, also finding this extremely risky.

Even though Tobias told them to get used to handling dungeons, this was a big leap.

None of them had actually gone inside a blue dungeon before, the most they took down was a yellow dungeon.

Although they took down a yellow dungeon, with way fewer people than a normal assault team would have, it doesn’t mean they are ready for a blue dungeon.

“Rock Golems and Stone Orcs both have tough skin,” Leandra continued-giving a rationale reason for avoiding this dungeon.

“Other than Darwin and Bakar our bloodline doesn’t excel in strength.

We’d be in big trouble if we couldn’t pierce their skin” Lucivar knew that they wouldn’t be hopeless against the Crossers.

But if they were ever swarmed by many, it would be a disaster.

Keeping his gaze straight, Lucivar’s expression turned stern.

If there was any other way, then he would also avoid this dungeon, ‘But there wasn’t…

I need to do this or else Professor Aeldric would expose me.

Should I tell them about this?

No, it will be more trouble for me’ Lucivar feared that the others would react badly if he told them.

Having any of them budging Professor Aeldric would have a catastrophic implication for him.

Leandra and Nerissa, in particular, were the ones he was concerned about.

If any of those two tried to do anything to Professor Aeldric and failed, that would be the end of him-so he couldn’t resort to telling them.

As he was fretting about how to keep those two -the SUV stopped abruptly.

“Woah…” the driver mused, his gaze fixed ahead.

Turning his attention forward-Lucivar realized they had reached the gate leading out of the city walls.

However, a crowd had gathered, people were blocking the way.

Desperate citizen were barring the path with their bodies, while military personnel struggled to push them out of the way.

A lot of them gathered.

From a quick glance, there should be at least fifty to sixty of them.

“What’s happening?” He asked, confused.

In response, the driver could only sigh, there was a look of pity in his eyes, “I think news that you are the only team, sent by the Hybrid Association was leaked.

I’m guessing these people came here to find out if that’s true” “Can we go around them?” Leandra asked.

Hearing this, the driver looked at the rearview mirror and shook his head, “We can’t…” Glancing to their behind, Lucivar and the others saw people were also barring the way back.

But even then, the military was making a path for the SUVs to pass.

As the SUV moved bit by bit, some of the people slipped through and began knocking on the mirror.

Beside Lucivar was a middle-aged man, he was signaling for Lucivar-to roll down the window.

“Don’t open it, we don’t know what he’ll do” “Yeah, don’t open it Lucivar…

It’s not safe” Upon hearing the two girls’ warning, he did the most sensible thing and opened the window.

Instantly, when the window rolled down, the man took something out of his pocket.

Seeing this, Lucivar was about to react as it might be indeed wrong to open the window but was soon surprised-when the man only took out a couple of photos, “I have a wife and kid!

Please, kind sir, don’t fail to close it.

I know it’s selfish of me-to tell you to sacrifice your life for us but I don’t know what else to do…” Just before Lucivar could answer, the man was tackled by a military man.

But others swarmed to replace him.

At least seven of them squeezed, trying to grab him and tell him something.

Most of them were saying the same thing as the man earlier, telling Lucivar that the academy hunters were the only ones who could help them avoid this situation.

Since the dungeon was right beside their city, if the dungeon failed to be closed, their city would be destroyed.

Evacuation was possible but this is still their home.

Leaving a home would be hard for anyone.

From the chaos, Lucivar saw a small chubby hand poking out, holding a flower.

It was then that the military men were able to push them aside-and from the gaps, Lucivar’s eyes caught sight of a young girl no older than ten.

She was about to be yanked roughly by a military man.

But Lucivar rolled down his window more and stopped him, “Don’t touch her!” Upon hearing this, the military man paused for a second before letting go of the girl.

Due to the chaos, she was sandwiched between people and her appearance became rough.

Her clothes were crumpled and askew, seams stretched-as if they’d been wrung through a mangle.

Her hair stuck out in wild tufts, and there was a scratch on her cheek.

Seeing this-Lucivar gestured for her to come.

Meekly, the girl wiped her tears and approached with an innocent smile.

Leandra and Nerissa felt a sting in their chest seeing the girl smiling despite her condition.

It was as if giving Lucivar the flower was her life purpose.

“White Heather, a flower symbolizing protection and good fortune…” Lucivar uttered, taking the flower gratefully from the young girl.

He then smiled back, “What’s your name?

Why are you giving me this?” “My name is Pippa, I want to show m-” Just before she could finish, a woman already pulled her from behind.

Lucivar turned to the woman who seemed to be Pippa’s mother.

“I’m sorry, I hope my daughter didn’t cause you any trouble” “What are you sorry for?

There’s no need to be sorry” Upon saying that, Lucivar looked at Pippa again while holding the stem of white heather.

“Go on, what do you want to show me?” He asked again.

Hearing this, Pippa glanced at her mother before she fixed on Lucivar again, “I want to show my gratitude for trying to save us.

Mister, thank you for coming here.

Even if you can’t close, the portal, I am still thankful” Smiling at her, Lucivar waved his hand and closed the window.

As he did that, the SUV moved again as the path was already cleared.

“Flowers, huh…” Lucivar shook his head.

But then, Nerissa commented from behind, “Since when are you an expert on flowers?” “I used to create bouquets, I know a bit” Lucivar shrugged.

As he said that, he glanced over his shoulder again and gazed at Leandra.

He smirked at her and asked, “So, should we not try and close the portal?” “Whatever…” Leandra rolled her eyes, averting her gaze away.