Chapter 233: Threads of Fate Unravelling - 1
Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through the heavens, a primal sound that transcended the ordinary bounds of earthly storms. It was as if the gods themselves had joined in a heavenly chorus, their voices resonating with the power of creation. The very ground beneath trembled, echoing the thunderous tumult above.
Then came another blinding flash, a burst of brilliance that eclipsed the very stars. The radiance was so intense that it rendered the onlookers momentarily blind, leaving an imprint on their senses that lingered like an afterimage of an unearthly revelation. The brilliance seemed to seep into the very core of reality, shaking the foundations of the mundane world.
As the phenomenon unfolded, Jaegar found himself at the nexus of this mystical convergence. The divine artefact on his wrists pulsed with a latent power, their influence extending beyond mere physical constraint. They were starting to attach themselves on to his skin, stinging him on his wrists. Jaegar groaned as the bracelets seeped into his skin.
Vein-like, coloured in purple, they started extending from the bracelet onto his hands.
Seeing the effect, the middle-aged man chuckled, "Oh, softboy, I forgot to mention that the more you try to use your magic, the heavier the bracelets will become and erode you."
The revelation hit like a cold water splash, sending a shiver down Jaegar\'s spine.
He stopped trying to use his magic and looked at the man with a cold stare. He could see the old man was amused by his current state.
The earth-shattering event continued to unfold, defying the conventions of magical understanding. It was a manifestation of raw power, an unbridled fusion of natural and supernatural forces converging in a dance that transcended mortal comprehension. The very air hummed with an energy that hinted at secrets hidden within the tapestry of existence.
The magical phenomenon unfolded with an intensity that transcended the boundaries of the known and plunged into the realm of the extraordinary. The night sky, once serene, now became a canvas for a cosmic display never before witnessed.
The atmosphere became a living entity, pulsating with the imminent release of unimaginable power. It was as if the very fabric of reality trembled under the weight of the impending magical tempest.
The mysterious man, standing at the epicentre of this cosmic event, exuded an aura of calm amidst the chaos. His cryptic words hinted at an understanding beyond mortal comprehension as if he were orchestrating the forces of nature with a mere flick of his fingers.
Then there was a sudden flash of lightning that painted the sky in an electric symphony, crackling with an energy that seemed to reach out and touch every observer.
The suction effect that followed created a momentary disorientation as if the very fabric of reality were folding in on itself. It was a sensation of being drawn into something profound and mysterious, a vortex of magical power that transcended the boundaries of conventional understanding.
Everybody present there could feel something dragging them upwards. The middle-aged man, too, changed his expression as he watched the sky. He seemed uncertain of what was happening.
As the minutes passed, the atmosphere underwent a radical transformation. The magical energy in the air became denser and more potent as if the convergence of forces had opened a gateway to realms unknown. Even Jaegar, constrained by the artefacts that suppressed his magical abilities, could sense the shift in the arcane currents around him.
The middle-aged man, seemingly excited, laughed with an unsettling hysteria. His exclamation of "finally!" echoed with a sense of accomplishment that hinted at a long-awaited plan coming to fruition.
The very air pulsated with an eerie tension, and in a crimson hue, a new portal materialized in the mid-air. The portal shimmered with an ethereal glow, its swirling colours captivating Jaegar\'s gaze.
Jaegar saw a man coming out of the portal, holding a woman\'s forearm as he led her out of the portal. A few men followed behind them.
Jaegar\'s widened eyes beheld a shocking sight—the woman standing in the midst of the men was none other than his aunt Diana. He tried to move, to rush towards her, but his legs betrayed him, and he fell to the floor in a state of disbelief.
Lorcan, the man holding her, sent a chill down Jaegar\'s spine.
The woman, her eyes reflecting uncertainty and fear, scanned her surroundings. When her gaze met Jaegar\'s, she saw him crawling on the ground, his seemed to be restraint, and then she let out a desperate screech, calling out to him.
"Jaegar!"
However, Lorcan held her firmly by the hand, preventing her from reaching out to her nephew. In the shadows, Ethan, wearing a sinister grin, observed Jaegar\'s plight with evident satisfaction.
The scene unfolded like a twisted play, with Jaegar caught in a web of emotions—shock, disbelief, and the indescribable pain of seeing a loved one in distress.
Diana found herself thrust into a situation of uncertainty and terror, her confusion evident in the wide-eyed fear that flickered across her face. She desperately searched for a way to break free from Lorcan\'s grip, her heart pounding in her chest. The realization that Jaegar was in danger was a heavyweight that settled in the pit of her stomach.
Lorcan, the orchestrator of her abrupt relocation, held her hand with a tight grip, guiding her through the unsettling scene unfolding around them. Tearful and shocked, she couldn\'t comprehend the events transpiring as Lorcan led her closer to Jaegar.
A few moments before this abrupt reunion, Lorcan had ventured to Diana\'s home, snatching her from the familiar confines and thrusting her into the heart of the mystical disturbance. Overwhelmed by the intrusion, Diana\'s protests were stifled as Lorcan hastily transported her to the epicentre of the phenomenon.
Jaegar, ensnared by the artefact that immobilised him, could only see, fuming pure rage in his eyes. The anger completely consumed him as he watched how Lorcan held her and how she was crying. It was making him even more irrational and chaotic.
His hands, now anchored to the ground by the weight of the enchanted bracelets, rendered him powerless. It also made his body paralysed as the purple hue veins crawled on his skin, spreading to every part of his body.
Lorcan, undeterred by the evident fury in Jaegar\'s eyes, approached, holding Diana by his side.
"Hey there, little brother," Lorcan taunted, meeting Jaegar\'s intense gaze. "Look who I brought here," he added, displaying Diana as if she were a mere pawn in his sinister game.
The redness in Jaegar\'s eyes intensified as he fumed with anger, issuing a dire warning to Lorcan.
"If you even think of harming her, Lorcan, I am going to rip you off into shreds," Jaegar\'s threat reverberated through the charged air. His futile attempts to move, hindered by the enchanted restraints, only fueled his frustration.
Diana, caught in the midst of this magical maelstrom, called out to Jaegar with concern, "What happened to you, Jaegar?" She witnessed her son\'s struggle, his hands anchored to the ground.
Lorcan, revelling in his control, tightened his grip on Diana, a sinister grin playing on his lips.
Jaegar\'s scream echoed through the tumultuous atmosphere, "Take your fucking hands off her!"
The intensity of his fury was palpable as Lorcan, unmoved, continued to taunt him. If anything, Lorcan was amused by the expressions Jaegar was making. It was his first time seeing Jaegar so consumed by anger and desperation. The veins in Jaegar\'s forehead pulsed with every word he spat at Lorcan, his eyes burning with a wave of fiery anger.
It was as if a dormant beast had been awakened within him, ready to unleash its wrath upon anyone who dared to threaten his mother.
Diana, in Lorcan\'s clutches, struggled against the confinement, her eyes reflecting a mix of fear and worry.
Xilong Li, the middle-aged man, grew impatient with the unfolding situation and stepped forward. His voice, measured and decisive, cut through the tension, "If you are done with him, I would like to take my leave. We do not know what will happen if we are here for longer." The man\'s name, Xilong Li, resonated in the charged air.
Lorcan, however, showed no inclination to hasten their departure. He turned towards Li with a smirk, retorting, "Mr. Li, I was just getting started."
Li, his countenance clouded with disdain, replied curtly, "If you plan on being a degenerate, then I will take him and leave." He was annoyed to see Lorcan and how he was holding a woman hostage to relieve his sick pleasure. He wasn\'t the type of man who would resort to such measures.
Li, it appeared, had come for Jaegar, and a palpable tension lingered between him and Lorcan. There was some underhanded deal that brought these two together and made them act together.
The latter snorted dismissively and conceded, "All right, give me a minute."
Li, turning to his men, engaged in a hushed conversation with them, strategizing their next move.