NOVEL NEXT Chapter 76: Godoka Kingdom
In the wide flat lands, the silent valley sandwiched between the high risen mountains of the Godoka Kingdom towards the south, miles away at the opposite ends of the battlefield, two men were facing each other separated with some distance between each other.
One was an old man with long white hair and beard, floating crossed legged over a large and wide golden circular chakra. His long white robe was swaying with the wind releasing an aura so divine that many would prostate before him.
The other was a middle aged man having long red hair. He was wearing a dark maroon robe holding a staff on his left, radiating a divine aura all around him and was of wood so dark that no even light from the crescent sun was being devoured by it..
"What business does the esteemed elder of the unified council has in my kingdom, to visit without any prior notice" the red haired man asked respectfully.
"You are not worthy to welcome me child. Where is that old bastard? Ask him to come out. Has he even forgotten basic customs over time?" the old man said in a cold tone, annoyance visible outright.
"The protector is currently on an important mission elder; because of his absence, I am here to welcome you in his and his majesty's behalf." The red haired man said respectfully.
"Important mission? Hahaha...His old bones still have the strength to move around huh!" the old man said mockingly.
"Is that really the case or is he avoiding me intentionally?" He asked.
"Tell me child...If your life is threatened right now, will he come rushing to save you from that mission of his?" the old man said with a smirk, his voice getting icy cold.
A suffocating killing intent arose from the old man, the golden chakra below him started vibrating and emitting dense aura, pushing the red haired man further back.
Without any warning the chakra rushed towards the red haired man at such speed that there wasn't even time to blink.
Seeing the chakra rushing towards him, the red haired man started chanting, his staff started glowing as immense mana flowed out of his staff.
A red glowing magic circle with runes started forming in front of him, ancient syllables started floating as they assembled themselves in the magic circle and transparent shields, one after another, a total of ten, formed In front of him.
The chakra arrived almost instantly, and struck the first shield, which cracked and disintegrated immediately.
It then continued with the second, third, fourth, until the ninth shield. The final shield was barely holding the chakra which was at least of 1.8 meters in circumference.
Sparks flew at the point of contact between the shield and the chakra. Beads of sweat started forming on the red haired man's forehead, he was barely able to hold, as cracks had started forming on the last shield.
Finally, he reached his limit, the cracks expanded and the shield broke into motes of light as now death loomed in front of him.
He closed his eyes and accepted what was to come. But what came was a large wind blast, blasted him away several meters.
He stood up, moaning with pain and saw a cloud of dust blocking his vision. When the dust cleared, he was both shocked as well as ecstatic.
A large burly old man, having long grey hair and toned muscles was standing in front of him holding the chakra with his right arm raised in front. Sparks were flying everywhere as the aura infused chakra was spinning madly, striking the metal of his silver gauntlet covered palm.
His upper body was devoid of clothing as he had removed the upper part of his golden robe, hanging below his waist and along with the golden pant his upright stance was showcasing his image as that of a god.
He had stopped the chakra at its place with only one of his hand and was standing there in an imposing manner, staring at the white robed old man with hostility.
"Hahahahaha...finally, finally you show me your face, protector of Godoka, Brahma" the old man said laughing.
"You dare to attack an official of the kingdom in his territory, you are not a mercenary anymore Vima. I'm not the same man i was during the eclipse war. I can cut off that head of yours and no one can blame me for that." Brahma said.
"We are no longer the young pioneer heroes now. We've grown old. Both you and I, but the difference is this Vima...I've grown stronger, far more than you now." Brahma said imposingly in his dep and raspy voice.
"Still as arrogant as ever. I knew you were here all this time. You can't hide that massive aura of yours. You come here but still refuse to show your face. Instead, you insult me by sending a child. Do you think I have no pride to hold of." Vima said coldly.
"State your purpose. And if there is none, than you won't be leaving today with an intact body." Brahma said with fury laced voice.
"You need to have the power to blurt threat like those. Do you think I have so much free time in my hands to visit your kingdom for a stroll?"
"The Chairman has sent a message." Vima said as he threw a golden scroll towards brahma.
The chakra immediately spinning back and moved back to Vima, floating below him again, and with his hands free, Brahma caught the scroll, his brows creasing up as his eyes took a good look at the scroll with the unified council sigil.
"I still haven't given up on that duel of ours. It's just not the time. Make sure to train hard, so that you don't cry like a loser later." Vima said with a mocking smirk.
"And make sure that king of yours follows what's asked of him" Vima said as the chakra below him started rotating fast, releasing immense aura, which covered him whole and he vanished from the spot.
Brahma opened the scroll and started reading the message. as he went on, black lines formed on his forehead, his expression turning ugly and dark. He closed the scroll and turned towards the red haired man.
"Are you all right Agni?" Brahma asked.
"Thanks to you, I'm all right sir." Agni said, bowing respectfully.
"That's good then, we need to rush now, the king needs to see this, take some rest first, we'll move after."
"As you command sir." Agni said.
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In the bathing chambers of queen Malika of the Godoka kingdom, on a raised platform, a large bath tub was placed, filled with rosewater.
Petals of rose were floating over the water, a mesmerizing scent was in the air, and a lady so beautiful that one would lose their sense upon gazing once, was immersed in the tub.
Her back was rested against the edge of the round bath tub and her hands were rested above the edges. She was surrounded by several maids, some were standing at the side holding tray with jugs filled with wine, some were holding towels and some of them holding large jugs filled with scented rosewater as they were emptying the water in the tub.
Steps of someone approaching was heard as a maid came closer to the lady.
"your majesty, general Weston seeks an audience with you"
"All of you may leave, and tell him to enter" the lady said.
"Yes ,your majesty."
All the maids exited the bathing chambers and after a few seconds a robust man fully cladded in silver armor ,short black hair with a sharp face ,a red cape behind, attached to his armor, holding his helmet in his hands, a longsword hanging on his waist inserted in the belt, and with a standing lion crest present on the hilt of his sword, entered the chambers.
"My queen!" Weston greeted Malika as he bowed.
"Weston! Oh how much I missed you, you seem so busy these days. Seeing you visit after so long, it feels like you've neglected me completely." Malika teased Weston in her seductive voice.
"Forgive me my queen. I was fulfilling the work you assigned me. Since you feel hurt, punish me as you seem fit" Weston kneeled, his head lowered in shame.
"Report your success Weston, I don't want to hear about any failures." Malika said, her voice firm, shifting from her seductive demeanor.
"We've destroyed seven villages in these three months, which were suspected to have been passed by those bastards. Any news of survivors are yet to be heard." Weston reported.
"Good work. Have you confirmed about those two children, whether they were present in the dead or not?" her face went bright as she asked.
"It's been 15 years my queen, we don't know about the exact information, but we've confirmed the death of the soldier from his squad who ran with those two child, and also his wife, daughter and his son all are dead. So we can assume that one of those two children is no more, as for the other one, he seems to have been sent to some other place, and if he was in the villages towards the east, he shouldn't have survived as I took action personally." Weston said with an assuring smile.
"At last some good news! Good work Weston. Call that witch tomorrow, I want to see her surprised look when she see's how I have changed the fate, how I destroyed the wheel of destiny. Hahaha…" Malika said as she burst into prideful laughter.
"Yes, my queen."
"As for your punishment, you are to spend the night in my bedchambers, and warm my bed tonight, let me get the pleasure you have kept from me these days." Malika said, as she winked at Weston seductively, rolling her tongue over her lips.
"As you command my queen." Weston said looking at Malika with a lustful gaze.