39 KALIPSIs MIGHT 1 (1/2)

Though the powerful energy he felt earlier has vanished, some remain making him achieve elite warrior rank.

He was puzzled, at the same time delighted.

Seeing how lively Uno was already, Kalipsi ran in the direction of Tala. He was going to peek behind the tree when he saw him already standing there going to leave the place.

Startled, he faced Tala in just half a meter away. Although Tala was smaller, he could clearly see the face of Tala.

Black eyes staring at him in tranquility as his black braided hair swung because of the winds.

Anxiety rose from his face as he saw a tinge of paleness in that fair skin of Tala.

”Are you okay?” Kalipsi rested his hand to Tala's shoulder.

”I'm okay,” Tala moved her shoulder to shake Kalipsi's hand.

Examining her body, Tala extracted a little of her heavenly energy to hide her exhaustion. If Kalipsi didn't saw it by his own eyes, he would think that nothing happened to Tala. And the faint energy Tala has exerted was the purest energy he had felt.

Tala's pale cheeks became rosy again. ”Let's go,” she left without bothering the incredulous look of Kalipsi.

Kalipsi looked at Tala's back thinking something. No one knows what he was thinking though. He smiled faintly and hurried up to catch up the pace of Tala.

...

Apa worriedly looked at his sister.

Understanding that look of his, Lani said, ”I'm fine.”

Apa saw two figures approaching their location.

It was Kalipsi and Tala.

That was the only the time he noticed that Tala has been missing when Uno fell onto the ground.

A tinge of suspicious planted on Apa's mind.

When they were all certain that all of them was in good condition, the group headed inside the cave. They walked through the darkness using illuminate stones of Salamuyak.

”How long had we been walking? My feet felt tired already.” Salamuyak retorted.

”Shut up.” Lani wasn't close nor in good relation with her, that's why she doesn't watch her manners towards her.

Although feeling ashamed by getting yelled, Salamuyak can only pout.

”Finally!” Salamuyak exclaimed seeing a light ahead.

Having a near sight of the light, it was a lamp.

Everyone was dumbfounded to the sight. The place was decorated like a hall. In the center, a table-like stood. They couldn't recognize it except for two. Uno and the group surrounded it to examine.

”What is this for?” Talon asked seeing the giant solid rock table in the center.

”We'll find out,” Apa carefully examined the table.

Before the group could gather and share their opinion, a hoarse voice sounded.

”Oh! Visitors!” A crispy voice echoed to their ears.

Everyone took a wary gesture. They all gathered beside Tala.

”Who's there?” Apa asked indifferently.

”I should be the one asking that?” The crispy voice chuckled.

”Show your self,” Lani demanded.

”My my my. What a short-tempered lass.” The crispy voice became louder. In the instant the voice fade, a hooded black-clad man walked towards their location at a slow pace. They couldn't see his face. His body was also hidden under the loose cloak he was wearing.

They search with their eyes for a way where this man could came out but to no avail. The only way in and out was the mouth of the cave they take in, and except for that, were solid walls.

Apa call forth his might seeing the man just five meters away.

”Don't take another step or else...” coated with his energy, Apa didn't even finish his words when a powerful punch was delivered directly to his stomach. He was sent flying, tumbled on the ground.

The man didn't pay heed to him. He came to Tala's front and said, ”What a beautiful face. Don't mind if I own it?”