ONLINE: Blades of Eternity

Chapter 139 A MAIN QUEST

In the quiet, dimly lit chambers deep within General Cao's residence, Kaelen and his companions sat in tense contemplation. The air was thick with a mix of uncertainty and nervous energy. The walls, adorned with battle relics and ancient scrolls, gave the place an air of quiet strength, yet the group found little comfort in the surroundings.

They had been hiding out here since right after they heard that devastating sound in the academy.

General Cao's daughter, a girl only slightly younger than Kaelen, moved about the room quietly, bringing them tea and small bowls of food. Her name was Hallen, and though she tried to remain stoic, it was clear she was curious about Kaelen and his friends. She cast occasional glances at them but said nothing, her expression a mix of concern and fascination.

Kaelen, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on him, hardly noticed her presence. His mind was consumed by the questions of what to do next and how to navigate the deadly situation they were now entrenched in.

Eldric sat with his arms crossed, his face stern as he broke the silence. "We need to lay low for a while," he said, his voice steady but edged with frustration. "The Dragonyx family won't stop until they have Kaelen, and who knows what is going on in the academy as we speak."

Sofia, who had been sitting quietly by the window, nodded in agreement. "We can't afford to make any reckless moves right now. Even with the strength we've gained from the trials, we're still up against forces that could easily overwhelm us."

Guinevere, always the most impulsive of the group, frowned at the idea of hiding. "Laying low doesn't sit well with me," she muttered. "But I understand. We need to be smart. But how long can we hide before they come after us again?"

Kaelen hadn't spoken yet, his brow furrowed in thought as he processed the conversation. He had been feeling something strange ever since that devastating sound erupted in the Academy—a sense of looming dread, as though the Dragonyx family had far more dangerous plans than any of them knew. But it wasn't just his instincts that were troubling him.

His system had been eerily quiet, almost as though it were waiting for something.

Just as the conversation lulled and the others began to voice more ideas about their next steps, a sudden notification appeared in Kaelen's mind. His vision blurred slightly, and the world around him seemed to fade away for a moment as the system's interface appeared before him.

"What!?"

"So you are saying the ying yang twins are part of the people who made that rukus in the Academy!?" Both Eldric and Morris exclaimed with a shocked look on their faces. After seeing Hallen give them a slow nod in response, they couldn't help but break out a cold sweat.

"They're not just ordinary members of the Dragonyx family," Kaelen continued, shocked by what Hallen just said. "They're powerful... and the system clearly thinks they're a direct threat to me, to all of us."

Eldric stood up, pacing the room. "So now we're not just laying low, we're being told to go on the offensive? How are we supposed to kill them? They're practically monsters."

Guinevere was the first to recover from the shock, her fiery nature showing through. "Well, if the system thinks we can take them, then maybe we can. We've been through the trials, we're stronger now."

Sofia shook her head, her voice soft but firm. "Strength alone might not be enough. We need to be strategic. This isn't just about brute force."

Kaelen remained silent, absorbing their reactions. He understood their concerns, but the system had never led him astray before. If it said the twins needed to be dealt with, then it was more than just a fight—it was part of his destiny as the Eternal Bladesman.

After a few moments, he finally spoke again. "We'll plan carefully. But if we're going to do this, we need to be prepared for anything. The Dragonyx family won't take this lightly."

As they continued to discuss the situation, Kaelen's resolve hardened. He knew this would be one of the most difficult challenges they'd face, but with his companions by his side, he believed they could rise to it.

Still, the weight of the quest lingered in the air, and as they finalized their plans, Kaelen couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning of a far greater conflict. The Dragonyx family wouldn't rest until he was gone, and now, it seemed, the system demanded he strike first.

In the back of his mind, he wondered if he truly had the strength to fulfill this quest—and what would happen if he failed.