Chapter 1910 Celebrate
The Supreme Magus dropped Emery at the Nephilim space station, a bustling hub serving as the gateway to the Ebiru sr system governed by the faction. As Emery stepped out of the ship, he found himself in the midst of a bustling hub, surrounded by a constant influx of ships arriving and departing, each contributing to the dynamic rhythm of the space station.
Entering the grand hall, the heart of the station, Emery encountered a vibrant scene. Thousands of individuals were scattered in queues, patiently waiting for their turn to be processed by the Nephilim officers. "Next!"
After a short wait, Emery found himself standing before one of the Nephilim staff members, ready to answer the routine questions.
"What is your destination, and your purpose of visit?" the staff member asked with a hint of impatience. However, before Emery could respond, the staff member''s tone abruptly changed.
"Is this your first time, sir? Please hurry and put your hand on this panel."
However, as soon as his identification appeared on the screen, his face suddenly changed.
"Oh... no, I am sorry, sir. I didn''t know." His demeanor shifted from annoyance to deference as the staff member realized the significance of Emery''s identification on the screen.
Recognized as a Nephilim VVIP guest and a friend of the Royalty, Emery found himself swiftly ushered out of the crowd by a group of attendants. They led him to a personalized transportation service that would take him directly to the Amerhiks pce, a journey that offered a stark contrast to the mundane processing that others underwent.
Emery arrived half a dayter than the others, and he quickly learned that they had gathered for a grand celebration at the majestic Amerhiks pce.
Eeshoo, a familiar face, personally waited for him as he stepped out of the vehicle "Everyone''s inside," he said, guiding him through the pce doors.
The hall was adorned with Nephilim regalia, and the air was filled withughter and joy. Upon entering, Klea and his friends rushed to wee him, expressing their relief and joy at his safe arrival.
The reception hall was filled with magus, survivors of the challenging expeditions. Alongside representatives from the Proxima and baster factions, there were a total of 58 magus present. Jinkan, positioned at the main table, rose to her feet and called out to everyone, raising a toast in Emery''s honor.
"Here he is, the man of the hour is here! Cheer!!" The room erupted in apuse and cheers as Emery was weed into the midst of the celebration.
The atmosphere was lively, filled with the sounds ofughter, animated conversations, and the clinking of sses. Having endured the trials of the deadly 7-day expeditions, they all embraced the festivities. The long banquet tables were adorned with an array of delectable dishes and drinks, catering to the diverse tastes of the magus. In one corner, a group of musicians yed uplifting melodies, adding to the festive ambiance.
As the night progressed, they took a moment to honor their fallenrades. Stories of bravery and camaraderie echoed in the hall, creating a poignant backdrop to the jubnt celebration.
Jai and Thrax, in their exuberance from the revelry, were now overly drunk, reminiscing about their shared days at the academy. Thrax gained the attention of everyone and started to shared "Do you know that we were at the bottom of the ss?, but this guy!!" He dramatically pointed at Emery. "This guy managed to be epted in the privileged ss and beat his way to the top!"
Jai chimed in, adding his own recollection, "Yes, yes! I remember! Emery the new acolyte, and we, the top-ranking students, were all annoyed!!" He proceeded to point at Dyoo, As, Zetto, and even Eeshoo – the proud geniuses. A moment of awkward silence filled the room, but it was swiftly diffused when Eeshoo, known for his usually stoic demeanor, calmly stood and raised his ss to Emery.
"Yes, I lost fair and square," Eeshoo statement was met with smiles and chuckles from those who knew him, and the room erupted in cheerful camaraderie once again. The festivities had carried on for several hours, and as Emery strolled out onto the balcony for a breath of fresh air, Jinkan approached him with sincere gratitude, saying, "Thank you for the help"
Soon after, Klea and Emery''s Earth friends joined him outside. As they prepared to leave the party, Jinkan insisted, "Please feel free to stay in our city as long as you like, and don''t leave before having a chat with me first."
The seven Earth magus retired to their allocated mansion, continuing their private little party. As they shared their expedition experiences, and when Emery share his part of experience, a sense of gratitude permeated the room. They were not only fortunate to return in one piece, but they had also acquired a wealth of shards, particrly from the rogue magus that Emery had managed to exploit.
In the midst of their discussion, Klea suggested, "Let''s share what we traded our points for."
She began by revealing that she had traded hers for advancedbined spells and formation techniques, enhancing her proficiency in multiplews. The others followed suit, trading for scrolls that would advance their respective skills: Thrax for a divine spear technique, Ashaka for a light spell, Chumo for wind spells, Fjolnir for lightning spells, and Julian, finally disclosing that he had traded for materials.
"What the hell! Seriously!?" Thrax sneered at Julian''s choice, but the Roman seemed to be harboring ns for something significant.
The conversation delved into their individual ns for the future. The foremost issue on their agenda was the scheduled duel with the Kronos faction, set to take ce in 12 years as they aimed to reim Earth.
Thrax, ever the confident one, chuckled at the timeline, stating, "12 years?! Haha, I bet we could beat them all now already!" he dered with a heartyugh.
However, Julian, more pragmatic in his approach, responded with a thoughtful sigh. He emphasized that the Kronos faction, being tenacious adversaries, wouldn''t easily concede defeat. Despite their failed machinations during the recent expedition, Julian was convinced they were already plotting new schemes to achieve their sinister goals.
Emery, sharing Julian''s concerns, revealed his intention to take action against Hecate, whom he had imprisoned in the Khaos gate. His n was devised to ensure that the Kronos faction would regret any attempt to cause trouble before the scheduled duel. The weight of their shared determination filled the room. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
"So what you all n to do next?"
Given the importance of guarding Earth, the conversation shifted towards the responsibility of safeguarding their home. The Abbot, embodying a sense of duty, was the first to step forward, volunteering to remain on Earth and assume the role of its guardian.
On the other hand, Thrax, having spent considerable time on Earth, expressed a burning desire to return to the frontline. The prospect of engaging in battles and further cultivating hisw of ughter fueled his determination to rejoin the fray.
Fjolnier, who had not been privy to the intricacies of the magus universe, saw this as an opportunity to embark on a journey of discovery. His goal was to uncover the origins of his people, the Vanir, who had arrived on Earth millennia ago. Julian, having no inclination to return to Earth, hadid out meticulous ns to join the Proxima magus on their journey back to the Centauri.
Emery shifted his attention to Chumo and repeated the question. The group was well aware that Chumo hadn''t returned home in nearly a decade, with someone patiently waiting for his return. Chumo''s response carried a somber tone.
"No... not yet... Not right now, not like this."
It became evident that his affliction still weighed heavily on him, requiring time for both physical recovery and mental preparation. Chumo nned to return to the Golden City for treatment while gathering the courage to eventually return home.
In contrast, Klea''s response was expected. She turned toward Emery with a smile and dered, "I''ll go where you go,"
Curiosity now turned toward Emery. The group eagerly awaited his ns for the future. "What about you? What''s your n?" they inquired, intrigued by the prospect of Emery''s next steps.
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