Chapter 277 - Khione (part one) (1/2)

Nix stretched his arms slightly, causing Shae to shift slightly, her soft red hair tickling the side of his face. Aki told them to relax for an hour while she prepared the Ashobel, the group was sitting in the booths at the Inn. The Salamander had fallen asleep almost immediately; it was an ability that they had in common. Nix didn't sleep; however, instead, he was looking at their group. There was no telling how strong Neptiphago really was. If she were able to gain even a small portion of her dragon strength, the fight would be horribly short and one-sided.

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] I won both of my Nomad battles, tomorrow I will fight Glacio's son for the leadership of the Clan.

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] I'm concern about the Ashobel. The Heart of Winter has been able to control everyone around it, including Neptiphago.

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] Neptiphago probably loosened one of the bindings as some sort of bargain to try and regain her strength.

Nix nodded to himself, according to his information, that was the most likely scenario.

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] We are going to kill Neptiphago; when that happens, the Heart of Winter might try something. What kind of being was it?

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] Its name is Khione. It's an Ice creature like me, although no one is sure exactly what kind since it used a human form when we captured her.

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] And it took 25 dragons to defeat her?

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] No, it took 25 dragons to bind her once she was captured and subdued. Entire armies were destroyed during the fight.

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] I would have killed it then. Why bind it?

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] We tried, she wouldn't die.

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] This feels like I'm cleaning up someone elses mess.

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] Do you need my help?

[Whisper: Nix to Raka] No. Rest and prepare for tomorrow's battle. Good luck.

[Whisper: Raka to Nix] Thanks. You too.

Nix woke Shae with a gentle shake.

/Gemini: Nix: It's time. Let's go.

/Gemini: Chiba: Bringing in Morti?

/Gemini: Zinu: Who is Morti?

Nix exited the Inn and waited for the rest of his group to catch up.

[Summons: Mortimer]

[Summons: Ducky]

Ducky and Morti appeared right next to each other, immediately Ducky hugged the Cave bear's neck.

/Gemini: Zinu: Your Titan cub is named Mortimer?

/Gemini: Nix: Yes. Why?

/Gemini: Zinu: We can talk about it after.

Nix glanced at his team, he wished for a few more Gemini classes, but it would have to do.

Tank-Morti

DPS-Chiba: Swordmaster: Gemini Gladiator

DPS-Locas: Ranger

DPS-Shae: Salamander/Archon

CC/DPS-Nix: Fire Mage: Gemini Lord

CC/DPS-Floyd: Gemini Trickster

CC-Ducky

Heals-Zinu: Cleric

/Gemini: Chiba: Too bad we're facing one boss instead of a dozen, we're a bit heavy on CC.

/Gemini: Nix: A bit. I'd bring in my Arch Winds in, but we're fighting in an enclosed space. They'd be at a disadvantage.

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”We have intruders!” Tipha eased herself out of the healing basin and instantly donned her gear. An ice ax appeared in each hand.

Aki was just finishing putting the Ashobel in place; she had no problem moving the large white-furred bodies. ”It's Nix. We failed to capture him, and he was able to retreat.”

”Six enhanced Archons can't deal with that group?” Tipha scowled at the Aquarion, she wasn't fully healed yet, but her alarms had gone off as soon as Nix and his group started down the tunnel to the Infusing chamber. ”Nevermind, the two of us will finish them. Have the rest of our squad cut off their retreat.”

Aki nodded. ”As you wish.”

A few minutes later, Nix and his group entered the room. The Ice armored Knight faced them, Aki was next to her with a single blade drawn.

”I am Neptiphago; perhaps you've entered this city without knowing who the Master was.”

”No, I am hunting you,” Nix admitted.

Tipha scoffed when Nix's aura flamed on, the red-haired fighter next to him also lit up her aura. ”Two fire creatures won't be enough.”

”Let's talk for a wh...”

[Flashblade]

Nix pushed lightning into his scimitar and scored a deep cut into Tipha's armored shoulder, causing her to drop one of her axes.

Nix has landed a significant strike.