Chapter 141: The Dark Goddess’s Commands

Chapter 141: The Dark Goddess’s Commands

While the Enigmus situation is going on, Korobu makes his own moves.

Korobu enters the town called Kopesh. Sachi and Ben immediately greet him, bowing.

“Lord Korobu, we weren’t expecting you so soon,” Sachi says.

“The Dark Goddess has summoned me,” Korobu replies. “Coming here gives me the quickest way to talk to her.”

“Yes, Lord Korobu,” Ben says. “We will head to the Chamber of Influence with you.”

The three of them enter the Chamber of Influence together. They walk through its halls until they reach the Command Center. They step inside.

“Now I shall contact the Dark Goddess,” Korobu says as he walks up to a large monitor. Magic energy gathers around the monitor and focuses onto its screen. After a moment, the image stabilizes. The Dark Goddess, Dakame, appears on the screen. She is seated upon a throne. Her long dark black hair falls behind her, her eyes are black with red irises, and she wears a dark royal dress.

“Korobu, there is a problem and I need you to take care of it,” Dakame says with intent.

“What is it, my goddess?” Korobu asks.

“I have learned of many new Enigmuses being created and it’s not being done by any of my underlings,” Dakame says. “Take care of the nuisance and then bring in all of those new Enigmuses into my possession.”

“Where will I find them?” Korobu asks.

“In an old fortress in south-central Harmone,” Dakame replies. “It was originally a place that worshippers of the Light Goddess gathered to worship her.”

“I know exactly what you are talking about. I shall take care of it.”

“And that is why you are my messenger,” Dakame says, a pleased smile etched on her face. “Hell will rise and Harmona will fall. Now go. I will be waiting for your report.”

Korobu kneels. “Yes, my goddess.”

Sachi and Ben stare in awe from the side of the room throughout the conversation. The screen eventually goes blank as the connection ends.

“I shall be leaving,” Korobu says.

“Very well, Lord Korobu,” Sachi replies.

***

Meanwhile, with Crimson.

Somewhere at a bridge, Crimson and the mysterious boy he met earlier stand side by side, staring out at the river below.

“It’s just about time,” the boy says.

“About time for what?” Crimson asks.

“For you to get your opportunity to fight Zeth. That is your goal, right?”

“My one and only goal is to consume him. I just have to fight him to make that happen.”

“Then we shall get ourselves involved with the conflict over the Enigmus Project. Just a few more days at most.”

***

Meanwhile, with the heroes.

The heroes are currently in Kurt’s hometown, Shango, in the southeastern part of Harmone. They stand at the front door of Kurt’s parents’ house. Kurt steps forward and knocks on the door.

A woman with upper back-length brown hair, wearing casual clothes, opens it. She freezes in shock.

Kurt’s Mother – Jane.

“Kurt!” Jane gasps. “What happened to you!? You look like you’ve been through a lot!”

“It’s alright, Mother,” Kurt replies. “It’s a long story but the short version is that I got abducted and they turned me into a demon, but I’m still me.”

Jane places a hand against her forehead. “Oh my goddess! You were turned into a demon!?”

“It’s complicated, so let’s change the subject. Where is Father?”

“About a week ago, he went to the Hawk Clan city, Hashon, for business,” Jane says. “He should be back soon.”

The heroes all widen their eyes in shock. Kurt’s eyes in particular seem hollow, knowing deep in his heart what that means.

“What’s the matter?” Jane asks, their expressions concerning her.

“Everyone in that city was taken and turned into demons by the same people that abducted me!” Kurt yells. “He is in danger!”

Jane’s expression collapses into despair. “No… No!!!”

“Damn it! We have to go defeat Kogen, and fast!” Kurt urges.

“Where is his base of operations!?” Zeth asks.

“In an old fortress once used to worship the Light Goddess to our west,” Kurt says. “Before we go. Remember those bandits that we defeated?”

“Yeah,” Zeth replies.

“Kogen was the one that gave the leader his power,” Kurt states. “Kogen is the one with the eye patch the leader was referring to. His plan was to give all the bandits power and then eventually bring them into his Enigmus army.”

“Then let’s go!” Zeth says with anger and determination. “We need to end this problem and free everyone in this country from Kogen’s terror!”

Zeth, Sasha, Kurt, Keith, and RAG begin to leave, heading for the town’s exit.

Kurt pauses and looks back at Jane. “I will bring Father back. I promise!”

Jane smiles. “I believe in you.”

The heroes, Korobu, and Crimson with the mysterious boy are going to Kogen’s base of operations. Goma too may find himself there. A large battle will occur. Will it come to a bloody end?

Chapter 141 END
To be Continued in Chapter 142: The Start of a Bloody Battle