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Chapter 1122 Trust and Tension
1122 Trust and Tension
"I See the Island."
It was nothing more than a small dot in the distance what they were seeing, but it was, without a doubt, Maynard Island.
Erik looked at Mira, Amber, June, and Emily, feeling nervous. The chances of surviving a battle here were few, even for the Chimaeric Demons, and he didn't know if the four would be able to do it.
They were strong, that was true, but they were not at the level of those they were going to fight against. If they wanted to survive, they had to play it safe, and if they wanted to be useful, they had to play it smart. Even he felt rather unprepared for the upcoming battle.
—Status—
[Host Information]
NAME: Erik Romano
AGE: 18
POWER LEVEL: 1,420
SYSTEM LEVEL: 298
EXPERIENCE: 22,440,024/27,115,216
DNA POINTS: 4,244,916
HEALTH: 28,540/28,540
MANA: 28,470/28,470
{Attributes}
STRENGTH: 542
INTELLIGENCE: 474
DEXTERITY: 522
ENERGY: 1422
Available attribute points: 5
{Powers}
[Biological Super Computer Powers]
Brain Crystal Manipulation
Brain Crystal Power Extraction
Brain Crystal Power Merging
Brain Crystal Power Analysis
Brain Crystal Power Editing
Brain Crystal Power Strengthening
(LOCKED)
DNA Manipulation
DNA Extraction
DNA Merging
DNA Editing
DNA Strengthening
(LOCKED)
Analysis Brain Information Injector Device Manipulation
[Host's Powers]
PLANT MASTER: Aι3B-RANKED
But it wasn't like they were useless. Erik knew that. The stunt Emily pulled on Levium was... unexpected, yes, but a positive surprise.
Even if they would be wiped out in a melee fight, if they kept distant, they could actually deal a lot of damage.
Mira and Emily could take care of enemy defenses, while Amber could kill enemy bulks if needed.
That was true. Amber did that. In terms of pure martial skills and weapon usage, she was still much better than him. The problem was that the blackguards weren't any worse, and they weren't two or three people.
Reluctantly, Erik accepted he couldn't control their actions. He would have to trust in their capabilities and hope that the protection he provided would be enough.
Mira had an idea, in truth, to really do something significant to help Erik. It was just that; she needed his permission to act. Erik still commanded the Chimaeric Demons, and if he told them to bring the four back to Sleb Harbor, they wouldn't hesitate.
As the island got closer, Erik thought about all the things that could go wrong. He looked at his lovers, seeing both bravery and fear in their faces. He wondered if they would all make it through the fight alive and told all the Chimaeric Demons to ensure they would.
As night fell, the island's features emerged from the darkness, illuminated by an array of lights, most of them coming from the artificial lights installed here and there. The blackguards were at a disadvantage as much as Erik was in the night's darkness. They needed to see well. That was why they used the lights.
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Though not expansive, the island was large enough to house several structures, and not one of them was small.
Training areas and what he assumed were sparring grounds were visible, scattered among what appeared to be barracks.
It was just that they looked rather luxurious, fitting for the status the blackguards had.
They were adorned with polished marble facades, large windows, and intricate metalwork.
Surrounded by weirdly manicured gardens and pathways that in truth interlaced the area like a spiderweb and showed the blackguards' special status and endless resources.
Erik looked at the fancy buildings and gardens with disgust.
He shook his head.
However, while beautiful and ostentatious these buildings were, they were nothing much compared to the island's most likely important building: a massive structure of metal and glass.
This stood out not just for its size but for its appearance. Despite being constructed largely of glass and the shine reflected from the lights illuminating the area, it was pitch black.
Erik's eyes narrowed as he studied the structure.
But there was no doubt in Erik's mind that the blackguards' leader would never flee, especially when he, their main target, was there.
But while Erik observed the surroundings, he noticed them. The base defenses.
The island's perimeter was filled with artillery weapons. Erik had no doubt these were powered by brain crystals.
Along with the fixed defenses, there were groups of blackguards controlling large mechas. These machines, like the stationary weapons, were probably powered by brain crystal technology.
They weren't few, but they were less than Erik expected.
Indeed, it was. The blackguards most likely expected such an attack to happen since they learned he left for Hin, and especially after they learned about him defeating Levium.
It was impossible for them not to know that. They had spies everywhere, and even if they didn't, knowing what Levium's mission was, even a day without replying to their calls or making a report, was enough to make them understand what destiny befell on him.
They had a lot of time to prepare, and yet the defenses were underwhelming compared to what he expected.
This was further confirmed when Erik saw the various troops on the ground. Some wielded weapons that crackled with barely contained power, while others seemed poised to unleash abilities that defied easy categorization, and all of them were blackguards. The problem was...
There were no more than 20 thousand of them, which was weird considering where this place was, what it represented for the blackguards, and who their attacker was. In truth, there was a reason for that.