The Rise of the Black Plain

Chapter 2829  New Destination Outside of Zocarro

The Sea Serpent quickly listed the three planets he knew the name of and their position in relation to Zocarro.

Sea Serpent himself had never gone after these planets because they were high-level worlds, far away and located in a dangerous area of the universe for non-Celestials. According to the little information he knew, the number of Celestials on these worlds and in the region they were in was 10 to 100 times greater than that of Zocarro.

But that wasn't all. With the presence of the Nautilus' Compass on Zocarro, where he could come and go from almost anywhere on the planet with little worry, he would not hunt the Divine Tail before he got the Nautilus' Compass.

Abby wondered why the royal family of Zocarro hadn't gone after the Divine Tail and what guarantee they had that this 'king of beasts' hadn't left the item to someone else who might have already taken the artifact far away, far enough that none of them would ever be able to find it.

The Sea Serpent said that he had no guarantee that they would find such a part of a True Celestial's body. According to him, Uzira's own royal family could have gone after the 'king of beasts' and gotten the item. He didn't know. He didn't have that level of information.

What he knew was what he had already told the group, the only thing they could use for the time being.

Minos looked at his wives after hearing all that and sighed. But the Nautilus' Compass was pointing toward the old island at the northern end of Zocarro, where they could reach the Artificial Moon.

There were two ways to leave Zocarro, one that Minos' group already knew well and the other monopolized by the sovereign family of Uzira. They weren't going back to Uzira now, so there was only one possible destination at the moment if they were to leave the planet.

"We're going to Gunaway Refuge." Minos announced to his wives while their ship was still in that combat area.

Gunaway Refuge was three years away from their position, if they took the shortest route by sea.

It was no longer in Minos' interest to return to Oqia at the moment, as he didn't want to risk taking his troubles to his family in Armhands. Now with this situation, he commanded the Hell Lifelings on that ship to sail north-east, where, in just over two and a half years, they could pass close to the northernmost coast of Oqia and finally make the final journey to Gunaway Refuge.

"We'll try our luck on these planets. Once we reach the Artificial Moon, we'll see what the best possible route is for us."

"What if the Divine Tail isn't available?" Abby asked.

"I have a feeling I'll get a piece of a True Celestial whether it's the Divine Tail or something else," Minos said his thoughts, confident that Devdar's hint had not been incorrect. "That doesn't mean we won't fight even harder battles than today... But that's the position we live in now. Let's deal with what comes and conquer this fundamental piece."

The three agreed, then dismissed the Sea Serpent, who was more powerful on the seas and would be more valuable to them if they left him in Zocarro.

Minos ordered the Sea Serpent to continue with his old duties and monitor the Violent Sea for them. But secretly he was to help Armhands and the revolutionaries of Uzira. In particular, if some of the individuals they had taught this underwater being about their appearances and auras were to pass through the Violent Sea, he and his subordinates should help them if necessary.

The Sea Serpent was now Abby's subordinate, so he accepted without question, promising to do his best.

Thus, the group parted ways with the creature that had been their enemy for a long time, with even Abby letting go of her resentment towards him.

Wenni and Walkas were lost. It was a shame. She blamed the Sea Serpent for that. But she wouldn't stop doing her best for her family just because of that.

"Another trip north." Ruth cracked a slight smile on her face, remembering the experiences she had had with Minos when they traveled to the Spiritual World to settle the War of the Worlds.

Many years had passed since then and they were now totally different.

But the feeling of having to leave the planet to resolve something important was still there, making her feel both nostalgic and excited for the future ahead.

Minos looked at his black-haired wife and smiled at her, understanding the feeling. "Enjoy it while you can, Ruth. When we leave the Artificial Moon in a few years, the pressure on us will be greater than ever."

After saying this, Minos went into a silent state, looking at one of his space rings, remembering Forfex.

'I'll see if your world is close to the places we'll be passing through to get my qualitative head start. If it is, I'll complete the request you left for me, my friend.'

Another mission that bothered him was that of the level 124 soul fragment that had asked him to deal with the heirs of Odibrand Redwound.

Now that he had infernal powers, Minos could easily find the heirs of Odibrand's bloodline and get on with his mission. But he felt that, once he entered the Upper Realm, he could deal with this family in a non-violent way that would satisfy the requirements of the original mission he had received.

As long as he finished Devdar's inheritance—which he only had a maximum of seven competitors remaining now—he would have one more ancient promise fulfilled.

The way forward now was to enjoy the remaining years until Qhava came to personally hunt him down and, if possible, reach level 124 by then. After that, he felt he would be able to fulfill all his promises and duties before having his well-deserved peace in the Upper Realm. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

With these positive thoughts, Minos relaxed beside his women for the day, unable to do anything but wait for the time being.