Chapter 195: Poleon Investigation Report

Chapter 195: Poleon Investigation Report

In Heaven.

In an elevated chamber reserved for important meetings, Zaydra approaches Harmona, who is sitting at the chamber’s head desk. The area is surrounded by rows of stone seating that descend in a circular formation, emphasizing the chamber’s importance.

Zaydra steps forward and hands Harmona a packet of papers. “Here is the report.”

Harmona accepts the packet and begins reading it carefully. “So you found Poleon’s base in the Shyeen Mountains?”

“Yes,” Zaydra replies. “It was well hidden, but also wasn’t very well guarded.”

As Harmona continues reading, Zaydra’s mind drifts back to the moment six months earlier.

***

Six months ago in the Shyeen Mountains.

The task force stands before what appears to be nothing more than an ordinary stone wall carved into the mountainside.

Ruby narrows her eyes. “This is definitely not just some wall in the mountainside.”

“She is right,” Kerdon says. “This wall is a disguise made of divine plasma.”

Zaydra steps forward without hesitation. “Then we’re going in.”

Bonetru cracks his knuckles. “Let me handle this fake wall.”

He throws a powerful punch, hitting the wall with enough force that it shatters instantly, revealing a hidden passage beyond.

The task force moves inside cautiously, entering a massive cavern at the end of the passage.

At the center of the chamber stands a large container filled with dark-colored divine plasma. It pulses with ominous energy.

Kren stares at it cautiously. “What is this?”

“In all likelihood, it’s Poleon’s base that he charges himself to carry out his long-distance assaults without going himself. We better destroy it.”

She steps forward and raises her hand, forming a Star Shine Blast in her hand. She fires it directly at the container.

But the container’s own immense magic power reacts instantly, overwhelming and destroying Zaydra’s attack.

Zaydra’s eyes widen. “What!?”

A sinister voice echoes throughout the cavern.

“Hmhmhmhmhm. Foolish Zaydra. Don’t think you can get rid of me so easily.”

The container erupts, firing countless beams of magic energy toward the task force.

“Avoid those!” Zaydra shouts.

They scatter immediately, dodging the powerful attacks.

As she moves, Zaydra notices something within the divine plasma. Lines of yellow energy swirl and shift inside it. “I must absolutely get in that container!”

She charges her magic energy to high levels. “Multiple Shooting Stars!!”

A cluster of golden stars form near the cavern ceiling, glowing with sparkling energy, before descending at sharp angles toward the container.

This time, the container cannot resist. The stars smash into it, shattering the structure completely.

Without hesitation, Zaydra leaps into the divine plasma.

“So you plan to try and take the information of my plans from me?” Poleon’s voice says coldly. “You also have the possibility of coming under my control in the process and then I wouldn’t even need Zeth for my plans.”

Zaydra grits her teeth, struggling against the powerful plasma that she seeks to overpower.

Fragments of information flash through her mind.

“I will control you,” Poleon’s voice declares.

“How about you come and face us yourself!” Sapphire shouts.

“In due time, angel.”

The presence presses deeper into Zaydra’s mind.

“No! I won’t let you!” Zaydra shouts.

She releases all of her magic at once in a massive shockwave, destroying the entire mountaintop in an explosion.

***

Miles away, people in nearby towns look toward the mountains in shock.

***

Back at the site, the divine plasma dissipates completely.

“Don’t think that just because you know what my plans are that you will be able to stop it,” Poleon’s voice echoes faintly. “I will rise, and both the Light Goddess and Dark Goddess will fall!”

Then his presence disappears entirely, allowing the angels to relax slightly.

“I got the information that he kept in that plasma,” Zaydra says. “I will need time to decipher it though. Our investigation is done. We will return to Heaven as soon as we can.”

***

Back in the present, Harmona says, “I see. And you are sure you learned of all of his plans?”

“Probably not all, but what I did learn was bad,” Zaydra affirms. “Real bad. It’s unfortunate that it took me this long to decipher the information.”

Harmona continues reading. As she reaches the end, her eyes widen.

Anger rises instantly. She slams the packet down onto her desk and stands. “Damn you, Poleon!”

“What will we do?” Zaydra asks.

“We have to hunt him down!” Harmona says with deep anger. She pauses, her anger shifting into cold realism. “…Or that is what I want to do, but I have no idea where he is.”

She places her hand up to her chin.

“It’s unfortunate that the Dark Goddess’s invasion could happen at any time, or we would be able to put more focus on Poleon. While you did not stop him, you did stop his ability to carry out many long-distance plans. It’s possible that it could be many years before he is able to carry out his ultimate goals.”

“Is there anyone that would know where to find him?” Zaydra asks. “I don’t want to stand around and do nothing.”

Harmona’s mind returns to her battle with Korobu.

In her flashback, Korobu says, “The only one who was angry was Poleon, and you don’t have to worry about him. I will kill him myself.”

Her flashback ends. She exhales slowly.

“I hate to ask this of you, but could you find Korobu?”

Zaydra stiffens, surprised she would bring Korobu up. “Him!?”

“Yes,” Harmona replies. “He may know where Poleon is. It’s likely in an underworld but we need to know which one.”

Zaydra nods. “Okay. I will do it.”

Harmona now knows of Poleon’s plans, but can she stop them?

Chapter 195 END

To be Continued in Chapter 196: Zonbi Behind Closed Doors