Chapter 1156: Returning To The Bastion Of Wailing Gnarled

Chapter 1156: Returning To The Bastion Of Wailing Gnarled



The nymphs in the room blinked in confusion. They couldn't fathom how they were supposed to confront someone who had single-handedly overpowered them with just a wave of her hand.

Standing up from the ground, they focused their gazes on Fifi's light smile, their bodies trembling in fear. Gripping their weapons tightly, they anxiously awaited Felissa's return. Fortunately, after fifteen minutes, the door swung open again, and Orion, Nadia, and Felissa stepped into the room. In an instant, all the nymphs fell to their knees, bowing and greeting them.

"Your Sovereigness!"

Nadia surveyed the destruction in the room with a deep frown. A shiver ran down her spine as her gaze flickered toward the subdued Arch-Knights in the corner, held at bay by the headless winged spawns.

However, given her recent experience, her reaction was more restrained than it might have been.

Under the astonished gaze of the armed nymphs, Nadia swiftly approached Fifi and bowed. "I apologize if my subordinates caused any disturbance. I ask that you not hold it against them. They were only doing their duty," she said, her tone respectful.

Fifi was slightly surprised by Nadia's sudden change in demeanour. The difference between the emotionless, expressionless Nadia she had met hours ago and the one now before her, showing a mixture of conflicting emotions, was impossible to miss.

Fifi glanced at Orion's calm demeanour with a hint of realization in her eyes, then refocused on Nadia and nodded in understanding.

"You don't need to apologize. I don't hold anything against them. In fact, I would've been troubled if they hadn't noticed their Sovereigness's absence for several hours," Fifi said, concluding her words with a slight chuckle.

Nadia sighed and nodded silently, relieved she hadn't irritated the formidable warrior, one powerful enough to accompany the Supreme Leader of Paradise.

Meanwhile, Felissa held her right cheek, now marked with a palm imprint, with a dumbfounded expression. As the head maid of the Crown Palace, she frequently interacted with the Sovereigness and was well aware of how shocking this new behaviour was.

'No, this isn't the Sovereigness! These people must have done something to her!' Felissa thought, her mind racing as she shot a piercing glance at Fifi and Orion.

"What are you all still waiting for? Leave this room immediately! I will address you all later!" Nadia commanded.

The armed nymphs nodded in response and swiftly exited the room one by one in an orderly manner, leaving only Felissa behind.

Orion's gaze finally landed on the fifteen fully plated armoured nymphs restrained by the headless winged spawns in the corner of the room.

[ Energy Level - 4,240 BEM]

[ Energy Level - 4,289 BEM]

[ Energy Level - 4,348 BEM]

......

To his surprise, they were all at the level of four-star warriors, with the strongest at 4,400

BEM.

"Who are they?" Orion asked, gesturing toward the group with a frown as he looked at Nadia. "They are part of our Arch-Knights corps, Supreme Leader," Nadia quickly responded. She turned to the subdued Arch-Knights and ordered them to "Introduce yourselves quickly." Supreme Leader? Felissa's eyes widened in shock, her mind grinding to a halt.

What stunned her even more was how Nadia, who had previously treated the backbone of the Bastion of Wailing Gnarled with respect, now addressed them with such an irritated tone.

'The Sovereigness has definitely been brainwashed! That was the only explanation for what was happening, or else why would she address a man she had just met as 'Supreme Leader'?' Felissa felt the urgent need to inform the High Advisors and the rest of the Arch-Knights corps about this, or it would be too late for the Bastion of Wailing Gnarled to act before the truth was revealed.

"Ye-No... I'm not aware of any strange rumours. I'm just surprised you returned so quickly," Mira said, shaking her head hastily. "Can I know why you're looking for me? Is it because..."

She trailed off, glancing uncertainly at Orion and Fifi.

She wasn't sure whether to feel relieved or terrified at their presence.

Nadia frowned but quickly composed herself. "Can we come in?"

"Of course," Mira nodded, smiling as she pushed the door open.

Nadia, Orion, and Fifi stepped inside.

Contrary to their expectations, the room had empty tables, and several metallic-like suitcases were piled in the corners. It was as though the entire place had been cleared out. "What's going on? Where is your research equipment?" Nadia asked with a deep frown.

"I... I packed them away. I heard that the Sovereigness had been taken by... our mysterious guests, so I decided to secure my research materials and equipment for future generations. Fortunately, nothing happened to you, so I'll start unpacking them immediately," Mira explained quickly, her expression shameful as she lowered her head.

Nadia's brows twitched with irritation. She could only guess who might have spread such a rumour, even if it was twisted from a partial truth.

"I'll see that whoever is spreading this dealt with swiftly. In the meantime, I've brought our

two esteemed guests so you can help them understand more about the void heart. You only need to unpack the necessary equipment for now. I'll return after I meet with the High

Advisors," Nadia instructed.

Mira nodded several times in quick succession. "Okay," she replied.

Nadia turned to Orion and Fifi. "I'll be taking my leave. I'll return to inform you of the meeting's results after I'm done," she said respectfully, offering a bow before turning and exiting the room, closing the door behind her.

Left alone with Orion and Fifi, Mira stepped back and gulped. She noticed the Sovereigness's surprisingly respectful gesture toward them but was only slightly stunned before she quickly

got to work.

Mira swiftly unpacked a few of the large metallic-like boxes, bringing out several pieces of equipment and her research materials and placing them on the tables.

She then approached them. "Ahem! It seems the plan worked out," she said with a tight smile. "...Would you like to continue from where we left off, or are there specific questions you'd like to ask?" She couldn't see their faces through their masks, just like before, and the tension in

her body grew.

"I'd like to ask a few questions first," Orion responded.

"Oh? What is it?" Mira asked, her expression curious.

"I want to understand how you're able to produce Vylkr energy naturally," Orion said.

He was convinced that the residents' ability to generate Vylkr energy wasn't as natural as it seemed, and he wanted to uncover how it worked.

With Seraphina's help, the research centre's expertise, and Aurora's expertise, they might find

a way to eliminate the transformation into the tainted and harness Vylkr energy without relying on the Vylkr vines.