Master Of None

Chapter 2662: 2662. A Task

The shadows moved away from the party as they walked into the border. It seemed that the powerful mana that everyone was releasing to deter the monsters here was more than enough. The false dragon didnʼt even move in the slightest knowing that it was unable to actually fight them or run away. The party was not here to hunt them though, they were where to get to the dark elemental plane on the other side.

This didnʼt mean that Onyx was not benefiting greatly from this. He had managed to absorb a lot of light mana which helped him grow even more. On top of this, the mixed dark and light mana in this border was proving to be even more valuable for him since he could allow that mana to help him with the dark and light mana within his body.

While he took a spot on Walkerʼs shoulder, Onyx was allowing the purity of mana within his body to rise while also keeping it in balance. The skills he used to make darkness and light manas in to armor on his scales when fighting could improve here. The strength of his dark mana based venom was also growing.

It had always been his greatest strength, the venom that could kill and decay most of what he used it on. However, upon growing and taking up the mantle of monarch of a new intelligent race, he had noticed changes.

The venom he used was both able to be dark or light mana infused now. Some would wonder what a light related venom would bring, but in Onyxʼs case, it was not so much a venom that would harm those who had the right affinities. If a dark affinity being was bitten it might be a killing blow, for those with light mana affinity, it could work the same as a weaker healing potion that could purify other dark affinity venoms or poisons.

It was something that Onyx didnʼt like to use still though. This was biting someone and causing them harm. He never used his venom in the first place unless he knew that it was an enemy that deserved it and would need to perish. Even small monsters he didnʼt use it on since it was against his belief. He was strong and he could win a fight without relying on it. So why would he use it and cause more harm?

Besides this, Walker was also channeling the same manas that Onyx was, not just to bring them closer to Onyx to use, but also because he sensed the refinement of mana going on as well. Onyx was taking another step ahead in his growth. Proof that as a leader of a race and also a recognized hero, that making leaps in his ability would keep him on the path of protection for all of Genesis.

”Itʼs good you have arrived safely.” The whisper was a distant voice, one that they all recognized since they had heard it before.

”It is nice to see you as well. It is a surprise that you, the true dark sage, have come to meet us in person.” The shadows also seemed to be shifting as more dark mana was pulled in to the border and the true dark sage stood having made themselves a path.

It was hard to discern the sharp and dark features. Like the darkness that the true dark sage was made of was also blending and meddling with the dark mana all around themselves as well. If that was the level of understanding that came with becoming a singular true sage then it was something to be in awe of. If Walker wanted, he could not wrestle the dark mana here in to his control.

”I would like to have come myself because it is just polite to greet you, not that I am one for that as I am often too busy capturing meddling pests that try to get where they should not be.” The true dark sage was speaking of the merchant who attempted to sneak in to the world and explore or sell what they could. This was just part of the duties that the true dark sage seemed to have. The shadows and those of dark mana were slippery and sneaky.

”I am here now to ask for your assistance. The king of dark mana and the dark elemental plane requires assistance with something that they can not handle right now due to the addition of seven new dark elemental planes within the greater dark elemental plane.” This made sense then, the addition of the smaller dark elemental planes must need the dark kingʼs full attention to ensure that they melded safely with the greater dark elemental planes.

If the party was here, they were a strong force that would be able to act similarly to part of the dark king without the dark king needing to split themselves like the other elemental kings had been doing. They all seemed to do so to handle the problems within their electoral plane. It was a good way to keep eyes on everything, but also presented an issue of being spread too thin. Exactly what was happening here and now.

”Weʼll need some details before we run off to face whatever monster or chaotic mana things is causing you problems.” Blunt but right to the point. Remey wasnʼt playing around, she knew full well that the other elemental kings had been able to meet with Walker so if the dark king was unable then there needed to be some good reasons and good pay for it.

The true dark sage grew in size slightly, pulling more dark mana to allow them to walk safely in to the dark elemental plane fully. As they did so, they listened to the details. It seemed that the true dark sage was very approving of Remeyʼs way of doing things. It was easier and would keep them occupied for less time.

”As the dark elemental planes hold decay as an aspect of dark mana, now and then beings from other planes including the small life elemental planes accidentally enter the areas dense with decaying dark mana. They try to use the decaying mana to increase their nutrients and growth but if they can not protect themselves and return to their safe home within a life elemental plane, they perish.”

Since life and death mana were not necessarily elemental in nature and existed through all the elemental planes, this was not surprising. The life elemental palming question most likely moved erratically without any predictable path. Making it hard to follow or locate if not paying attention to it. It did not follow the same rules as other elemental planes.

”Their presence has allowed another area of undead mana to gather. It can not form a proper undead elemental plane and is causing an unbalanced area with mixed dark decaying mana and undead mana. The monsters were once plant like as many life elemental planes are host to such creatures. If you can handle that, any materials, herbs, and other unique items you find are yours. I understand you will also gain insight about how life, death, and undead manas may function within the greater elemental planes.”

Walker knew he was being played like a fiddle. The true dark sage knew exactly what interested and tempted Walker. Learning more about the intricacies of the elemental planes was a huge part of why they were on this journey.

Seeing a change in life mana to undead mana because of dark decaying mana would be a huge opportunity. Not only could he see the direct changes but he would learn how to manipulate those changes. Or even better, how he could understand them and counter them in the future. Besides whatever else he might learn about dark mana that caused decay to mix with other manas and change their properties too.

”Since you came personally and are also perennially making sure no issues occurred with the bridges that connect to the dark elemental planes it would be fair that we assist as well.” Walker agreed to assist and the others also knew that he was thinking about how the true dark sage had ensured there would not be any causes for danger or worry in terms of travelers from the dark planes.

”Then I look forward to the solutions you find. I will also invite the obsidian slime race to visit you as you travel. They are a unique race you will find interesting.” The true dark sage left a dense trail of mana toward their task but also seemed to be somewhat excited, if Walker could call it that, for them to meet this obsidian slime race.

”Slime race? So there are sentient slimes then. Wonder what that means for the slimes in our world?” Gil laughed a bit while everyone else began to follow Walker. The dark elemental plane would be interesting for sure this time.

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