Omega's Rebirth-Chapter 718: With You ()

"Is it truly that worrisome... this...Mykael?" Neveah asked cautiously, her eyes scanned the audience hall, unsettled by the sudden and lasting silence.

None of the King’s guards had said a word more, and it was becoming worrisome.

The phrase ’dragon killer’ was clearly of heavy consequence to them and Neveah could understand why, the meaning lay in the name, a dragon that killed other dragons.

By dragon law, it was simply sacrilegious. By common morals, it was unacceptable.

Xenon exhaled deeply, passing Neveah a look that confirmed her words.

"My brothers and I did not share a very good relationship with the Lord of Garnet Scales. But Jian...suffered many indignations at Mykael’s influence, oftentimes backed by Asrig... And sometimes not..."

"But to Jian, Mykael is as close to being an extension of Asrig. Following Asrig’s execution, Mykael disappeared and Jian...he did not take it too well." Xenon revealed to Neveah.

"Should he hear of this, I fear it will trigger memories of a dark past. Memories we brothers would prefer he forgot... for good." Menarx confirmed grimly.

Neveah’s heart constricted at the words, she could hardly imagine what would be great and severe enough to have the King’s guard consider it unspeakable and the fact that it primarily involved Jian was deeply concerning.

"What is most important is that he returns, right? If this Mykael is truly such a worrisome figure, Jian has to make the decision...we cannot make it for him." Neveah finally said.

Xenon nodded slowly, understanding Neveah’s meaning. If they would have to face Mykael one way or the other, it was better done with Jian’s guidance.

"Verothrax has his orders, he will take flight for the White Dunes and Kirgan will accompany him. The dune dragons will be directed to prepare accordingly." Xenon addressed the group.

"Can he truly undo... what he did? Just as easily?" Neveah asked in uncertainty.

The horror she had witnessed at the crash of the void was still fresh in her mind, it was unbelievable magical ability, beyond anything Neveah had deemed possible.

"Theoretically, void magic is reversible. If nothing else, he will be able to banish the miasma for good and allow for flight and portal travel. But Verothrax will need some time..." Xenon admitted grimly.

"The crash of the void, it happened due to the instability of Verothrax’s magic. It was no coincidence, in the time Verothrax was being awakened from his slumber, someone tampered with his magic." Xenon said directly.

"Do you have any ideas who?" Imagor asked, his tone dark.

"I believe, Lady Adrienne would have a much better answer for us." Xenon stated,

At his words, all eyes moved to Adrienne, except Menarx who instinctually moved to shield Adrienne.

Adrienne staggered backwards, glancing around, her eyes were wide and confused.

"I didn’t do anything..." Adrienne defended, looking to Menarx for help.

"Addie could not have tampered with Verothrax in any way. She does not even know when Verothrax was awakened from his slumber or where he slumbered..." Menarx reasoned, his brows furrowed.

"I never said she did." Xenon stated simply.

"Where is your sister, Adrienne?" Xenon asked, his tone chilly.

This question came as a shock to everyone in the hall, even Everon who had been quiet all along.

"I...Keila? Keila has nothing to do with this!" Adrienne exclaimed.

"Xenon... This is..." Kirgan began to interfere but Xenon caught Kirgan off with a sharp look. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Keila is the only one who had access to Verothrax’s cave." Everon muttered cautiously.

"That doesn’t make her the culprit! Keila is loyal!" Adrienne was getting agitated, which did not help the situation.

"Where is your sister?!" Xenon hissed this time,

"Watch your tone!" Menarx warned in a snarl.

Xenon growled lowly, he took a step forward but Neveah quickly pulled on his arm,

Xenon looked down at Neveah and she shook her head slightly to deter him. Her brows scrunched up in displeasure.

"Xenon... Menarx, stop. Both of you." Neveah intervened.

"Menarx, no one is going to jump at her. Your defensiveness will trigger Xenon so calm yourself." Neveah continued, her tone was firm and left no room for arguments.

Neveah waited till both parties had eased up before she spoke again.

"Adrienne, take a seat. You look shaken." Neveah suggested to the fairy.

Adrienne complied, taking a seat some distance away from Imagor and Menarx sat by her side, rubbing his temples.

"Xenon... what do we know about this situation?" Neveah asked.

"Verothrax was fed magical ability whilst he was vulnerable. Only one with magic can force magic into another, yet all his affairs were personally handled by Keila. Now, if not her, she is in the best position to provide an explanation." Xenon said, his tone was still chilling cold.

"Kirgan, send for Verothrax. This is better heard from him." Neveah murmured, running her free hand through her hair.

"Everon, get in contact with Lord Lodenworth, he and his lady are to return to the Keep immediately. And I’m certain we all know already but word of this does not leave this hall...Lord Lodenworth is a respected figure, he will be given the utmost regard in any situation." Neveah stated firmly.

Neveah glanced over at Xenon, gesturing with her eyes for him to move aside with her and Xenon followed Neveah to a corner of the audience hall.

"Are you okay? I can sense how on edge you are and you have been since arriving. Do you need to rest first? This is a lot to confront when you have only just returned." Neveah asked worriedly.

"A lot... happened, in the shadow tower. I am a little out of it." Xenon admitted in a low tone,

"And if the weeks spent away from you...in that horrid place, and what happened with Jian was influenced by Keila, I will rip her to shreds. Menarx and his lady be damned." Xenon made clear, his fists clenched at his sides.

Neveah nodded slowly, lifting Xenon’s fist to her lips.

"If she truly is behind this, what happened with you and Jian... We will never let her off. I’m with you...on your side, always. And Menarx is too...you know that."

"Once this is done, tonight, you tell me everything. Every last detail." Neveah coaxed gently.