E book Three Chapter Seventy Seven: Jail Guards

The king was in an impressive purple cloak with ermine lining. Though he was in a cell, he was nonetheless carrying his full regalia, together with a breathtakingly sparkly crown, fitted with seven completely different colored gems. His hair gently curled halfway down his neck, and his unlined face radiated calm authority.

In distinction, the queen had a sheer white cloak, lined with purple fur. Lengthy hair tumbled down her again in elaborate braids, and her gown shimmered silver as she moved. Her expression was one in every of mild knowledge.

The noble king and delightful queen! Qube squeaked out. She flung herself to her knees, ignoring the 4 offended Royal Guards approaching the social gathering.

The opposite two cells held the Exiled Prince and Exiled Princess, whose presence Qube had as soon as trembled to behold. And he or she was nonetheless very awe-struck by them; she simply had larger issues to tremble at. Like their dad and mom.

So, uh, guards, she heard the Chosen One say, as if from an incredible distance.

The room was too small for her to threat [Heal]ing them. They could flail about and, horrors towards horrors, damage one of many Royals. For one, insane second, Qube felt her anger surge at these traitors for standing proper by the Royal household and never releasing them. Even when theyd been beneath a thoughts compulsion, or a morality swapping spell, certainly the presence alone of the Royals would have been sufficient for them to understand the error of their methods?

Cowl your ears! she heard Sencha Bard name, and so overwhelmed was she that she solely simply managed to heed his warning in time.

She watched, palms pressed towards her ears, because the spell rippled over the Royal Guards, and sank into them. Then, to her horror, it continued, and he or she watched because the Royal household went nonetheless.

She watched because the spell shed assist make, forged by one in every of her closest mates, hit the Royal household sq. within the face.

Luckily, in contrast to direct utilization of the [Heal] spell, nobody began wildly flailing, or digging gouges into one another, or their environment. Nevertheless, it was a unique form of horrifying to look at because the king and queens faces went slack, they usually stared blankly forward, swaying barely to the blocked music.

Cease! Cease! Qube shouted, hoping Sencha Bard might hear her over the music. She wrenched herself round, tough to do whereas kneeling on a dungeon ground, and noticed him hesitate. Youre affecting them!

He frowned at her in confusion, however his fingers stilled. The moment he stopped shifting, she pulled her palms away.

We dont know what the spell will do to their means to rule! she managed to gasp out across the worry sitting on her chest. What if it opens their minds to outdoors influences? What in the event that they turn into particular and wish to ascend? What if it stops them from being Royal? The dominion can be ruined.

How might this not have occurred to her till simply now? How had been they purported to cease the Royals from being contaminated, even after they left the dungeon?

She noticed the Chosen Ones face, stricken with the identical horror she felt. However, somewhat than observing the Royals, he was wanting instantly at her. He shook himself, earlier than straightening himself.

No manner am I permitting that! he declared boldly. Time to revive your relics of a by-gone authorities rooted in inbreeding! [Save Scum Attack]! He flicked his palms by way of the air, and actuality collapsed.

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They had been again within the guardian room. The remainder of the social gathering regarded round in confusion.

Did anybody else really feel one thing odd? Sencha Bard requested.

I really feel a bit of discombobulated, Attractive Screamy Spider Briar mentioned thoughtfully.

We could have been affected by the Chosen Ones state, Undoubtedly Unhealthy Man mentioned.

Ah, the Chosen One mentioned, pulling a face. We could have gone a bit additional again than I assumed.

Qube blinked.

We had been simply within the dungeon, she mentioned uncertainly.

That is scarcely a dungeon, my candy, Attractive Screamy Spider Briar corrected her gently. You had been magnificent simply now, by the best way. You dealt with these guardians completely.

The Chosen One rubbed his eyes, earlier than forcing himself again into the identical dramatic pose because the final time hed reset actuality.

Nicely, as soon as extra with feeling! [Save Scum Attack]!

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Sooner or later Qube ought to get used to actuality warping round her. What with all of the teleportations, and desires, and travelling again by way of Save Factors, it appeared like each different day she was tearing the material of house and time in a roundabout way. Shed gone from by no means current in an alternate actuality, to making an attempt to determine which actuality she was in.

Howdy, she mentioned to the social gathering as they regarded round in confusion.

Did anybody else really feel one thing odd? Sencha Bard requested.

I really feel a bit of discombobulated, Attractive Screamy Spider Briar mentioned thoughtfully.

We could have been affected by the Chosen Ones state, Undoubtedly Unhealthy Man mentioned.

Do you ever get used to this? Qube requested the Chosen One, gesturing at her mates repeating themselves. She immediately regretted the query. It wasnt their fault they couldnt time-travel just like the Chosen One and her. And which reply can be worse: the truth that you could possibly get used to your mates’ minds being wiped, or the truth that it by no means obtained any much less unsettling?

Kinda, the Hero shrugged, stopping her from discovering out which was worse, however, as was his behavior, giving her a 3rd response. He checked out the remainder of the social gathering. I used [Save Scum Attack], he mentioned, reducing off any additional questioning. So now I do know a little bit of whats up forward. Had been heading to the dungeon.

Qube authorized of him skipping over the query of Attractive Screamy Spider Briars grand concept. Qube had barely had time to course of the Hunters plan earlier than the world had been reset, however now she had a second to suppose she knew there was completely no manner she was going to permit her good friend to place herself in peril like that. Not solely would it not imply she was positioned in shut proximity to an Evil man, but it surely was additionally pointless. Nobody whod spent even the briefest period of time observing Attractive Screamy Spider Briar would purchase the concept that she would betray her mates, or former lover.

Theres guards within the dungeon with the royal household, and itll mess them up if we use any mind breaking spells too near them. Any different concepts?

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Which is how they ended up luring the Royal Guards to the portal on the prime of the steps and shoving them by way of it.

The Chosen One took the lead on it. Undoubtedly Unhealthy Man removed the barrier, after which the Mage, Hero, and Healer ran again up the steps, the Royal Guards in scorching pursuit. The Chosen One took the rear, with Qube casting [Lesser Shield] on him as wanted, however the Royal Guards by no means appeared to get greater than successful or two in earlier than having to focus on chasing them up the steps.

As soon as they reached the highest, the Chosen One spun round, grabbed the closest guard in a large hug, and dove backwards by way of the portal.

The moment the primary guard was by way of the portal, the Chosen One and Qube touched the door, reactivating the portal into the dungeon. For some motive, somewhat than chasing them by way of the portal, the three remaining Royal Guards had been milling about, muttering about how they swore they heard one thing.

Then the Hero reappeared, grabbed one other guard, and disappeared.

From the guards perspective it was in all probability fairly horrifying, given they didnt appear in a position to perceive teleportation. Fairly how theyd managed to get into the dungeon with out utilizing the portal was a thriller, however not one Qube was destined to unravel. For, as quickly as all 4 guards had been within the hallways on the opposite aspect of the iron dungeon door, Sencha Bard demanded the social gathering cowl their ears, after which unleashed [The Bards Ballad] for the second time that day, however first time this actuality.

These Royal Guards took it somewhat properly, all issues thought of. Maybe it was as a result of in one other timeline theyd already been blasted with the spell, but it surely was only some minutes after Sencha Bard stopped enjoying, and everybody had calmed down a bit after the thrill of their mission, that the Royal Guards had been appearing like they had been simply guests to the fort.

Had been right here to free the Royal household! Qube had informed them, as quickly as they confirmed they may see/hear her. And, hopefully, discover some approach to cease the Royal familys excellent means to rule being disrupted by the infectious nature of [The Bards Ballad].

Truthful sufficient, the guard closest to her mentioned. He scratched at his tall, fuzzy hat. Yeah, I cant fairly bear in mind why the boss didnt need us to let anybody in. I suppose he didnt need them disturbed. The Royal household are the rulers, proper?

Boss! In fact! The Evil Emperor was a Boss! Identical to within the Temples! Qube didnt have a clue what this meant, as she had far larger issues to give attention to, but it surely made whole sense, contemplating how a lot hed tried to make the fort like a ultimate Temple.

For now, nevertheless, she impatiently waited for the Chosen One to complete telling the 4 guards to go to the guardian room and look ahead to them, earlier than virtually dancing in entrance of the dungeon door.

It was time for her to satisfy the Royal household!