Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 977: A Whole New World

A type of truce had been declared between Zon and Lince, once they both realized that they had a common enemy. This was all because Zon could tell if Lince was lying or not through the system.

Even with his face covered in bandages, the system was still advanced enough to pick up on other factors to give him the information they needed. Not only that, but it also made him aware of just who the other person was the head of the Lost Clan, one of the biggest clans in the Demonic Faction.

The two had gathered in the captainʼs hold on the ship and had shared some alcohol that was left on board. As they sat down, they talked to each other because they both had the same destination. It very well meant that they could be after the same thing.

”So you are after this item on behalf of Belil?” Zon asked as he lightly pressed his fingertips against his empty glass.

”Correct. Belil gave me quite a bit of information on it all and passed on more than I would have liked. Now that this item, the Golden Globe, is linked to Pagna... Iʼve taken it upon myself to stop it from getting into the hands of others.

”But I do have to tell you something. I do not wish for this item to fall into the hands of the Light Faction or Alter, but Iʼm not so sure if it was to fall into the hands of your friend Raze it would do well either. There are some things I disagree with Belil doing, especially the extreme measures he has taken.”

Lince knew about it all in his last meeting with Belil-that he had decided to sacrifice his life and pass on his strength to Raze. There was no doubt with the strength Lince had already seen Raze display, now with Belilʼs strength added, he was the strongest in Pagna.

”I have to ask, you donʼt seem to be from the same world as Raze, yet you are getting your hands on this item because of him? I need to know more of the reason why you want this item as well; otherwise, couldnʼt you be just as bad as Alter and the Light Faction?”

It was quite clear that Lince was speaking in fighting words. Although they had agreed they wouldnʼt fight now, or on the island when they arrived, who knew when they had the item right in their sights.

”The Golden Globe is just a means for me and the Red Fortis army to get back to our world. Following Raze, I thought it would allow me a way to return to my world. As you know, mages and portals opening are linked in Pagna.

”With Razeʼs help, I thought I would be able to get into Alter. I had assumed they already knew great details of a means of such an item, but there was something else that I found out as well.

”A person that I have been looking for is in Alter. To be honest, I planned to use Raze to allow me to head inside. As for whether Raze wishes to take control of Pagna or will be the right person for the item, I donʼt know.

”But I can say one thing: he only cares about taking down his enemies, and Pagna is not his enemy.”

All of the storms, the dark clouds, and more had stopped around the island. The rough waves that the ship was handling were coming to an end, and now the island was seen in a clearer view.

It was incredibly large, almost a continent on its own. There was a large mountain in the center, and the area was mostly covered in thick jungle and greenery. While on the edge was a white sandy beach and several rocks and cliff tops in the surrounding areas.

”I canʼt believe it!” the captain said with his eyes wide. ”These people, did they know the storms would stop? Are we going to be the first ones to ever make land on this island?”

There were no other ships in sight around their area, and no one else from their direction had even thought about coming to the island. He was sure that the news would spread at some point and more would come, but even the captain was wondering what treasures, minerals, and more would exist on such an island.

”Captain!” one of the men shouted. ”Thereʼs a fleet of ships entering from the west side of the island.”

The captain walked over and snatched the telescope out of the manʼs hand, and they could see it. Lince and Zon both quickly rushed over to have a look. Although they couldnʼt see who was on board, with the large banners they could see the Light Faction Clan emblems on board.

”Itʼs all three of the major Light Faction... I guess it wouldnʼt be so easy after all,” Lince sighed. The banners were clear as day: the Illumination Clan, the Dawnblade Clan, and the Aurora Clan were all present.

”This is going to be hard with just the two of us,” Lince stated. ”The good thing is that weʼre on the other side of the island, and right now we have no clue just where the Golden Globe is. Do you have any idea?”

”No,” Zon replied. ”I should be able to search for signs and ideas, but I have no idea. They will have the advantage in numbers, and if they have someone like me on their side, then it will be the same as then.”

Due to the location and length of the island, they were no longer able to see the others on the other side, but they were sure to land at the same time. As the ship approached the beach, both Zon and Lince jumped from the edge, leaving the crew behind and landing on the sand.

In an instant, they both fell to their knees as a strange surge of energy flowed through both of their bodies. The smell, the atmosphere, even the gravity-everything felt different. As if they had entered a whole new world.