Chapter 236: Angel of Presence

Ecles finally relaxed when the news reached his ears but his black and void vision got washed out when a sudden blow hit their location. Ecles held Selah close to him. His senses focused to the drawing presence in his proximity. Ecles ripped the curtain near him and used it to secure Selah. He stilled his posture and waited for another action coming from the unknown intruder.

"Let me kill that child. Her words will end my reign. I who travelled from another time will end her beginning." A voice with rage and multiplied echoes delivered.

His form were like of a shadow that was unable to be perceive without the light.

Ecles stepped backward and crossed his arms to protect the innocent child.

"I won't allow you! Even if you take my life." Ecles firmly defended.

"Wahahaha. A strange woman that eas special to me once said. That a person's life is stringed to another and that another either breaks or makes you. And that child is out of the option because the infant will end my life." The foe replied.

Kennan just entered the gate when a sudden blow fell down on Ecles location. It's impact were invisible. It did not damage their physical area but it scorch their soul. Kennan advances toward the location when a swarm of transparent shadows appeared. They had long nails and sharp teeth. Their nose are similar to those with the witch. They were in long white robes and are like clones.

Kennan used his lapis lazuli on the shadows swarming but his gift passed through each shadow. Yet the shadows attack can harm him. He picked a stone to hit one and the effect were the same. Kennan run toward the tree to shield himself as he surveyed how to back up Ecles.

Cyrus flinched and strike another shadow. He used his fist to grapple and threw the intruders down. Right after Cyprus reported their achievement. The palace got invaded by black and unknown enemies. Evi resized herself and run toward Ecles. Her small presence fooled the floating shadows.

Natalina heared the blow and was able to put on a shield to protect her kid. Thankfully Sage was there to alter the gravity.The shadows were shredding as they got swat on the cieling, wall and floor. Natalina successfully provided a route for Lila to connect with the Tale Bearers.

Ophir was surprised when Lila appeared in the middle of their feasting ceremony.

"You need to return immediately. A unknown phenomenon occured in the palace. Have you acquired the whistle?" Lila informed as she look around and saw how fun would it be to join. Her stomach grumbled and Urchin handed her a piece of meat.

"Well yeah, thge giants and dwarves entrusted it to me." Ophir replied.

"Are you sure that the whistle was not blown?" Lila inquired suspiciously.

The gang exchange glances only to be rattled by a fight.

Von was gripping the six member and had them put on the cage and stated.

"Please-ho head back to the Palace-ho. This beings-ho. Tricked us-ho. The whistle was already blown-ho before we even started-ho. We will subdue them-ho. Go before it's too late-ho."

Resh and Mem rushed toward Ecles.The father and son easily figured out how to beat the swarm of shadows. When Resh spotted Tera, Gatsby and Hessie he laughed at how they struggled and took his time watching them before telling them how to handle the attacks.

"No need for weapon. Use your bare hands. Darkness is only fought by facing it." Resh advised as they passed the three and continued to hassle im rescuing Ecles.

Lila transported the Tale Bearers inside of Natalina's aquarium. Her ruby and sapphire wall welcomed the gang.

"What happened?" Nevi asked as Sage and Natalina looked at them in relief.

"This creatures suddenly appeared after a shock wave rain down toward Ecles' direction. Resh and Mem were heading toward him." Natalina informed.

Cyprus can't help but praise his wife for defending their kids under her gift. Cyprus head out with the team.They all struggle to fight back the swarming shadow and was caught in a delima by the halls. Gatsby, Tera and Hessie finally cleared out their area and was starting to jog in Ecles' current station.

Ecles felt how the enemy tried to hit his back. Ecles countered it by kicking the curtain to highten the opponent's reaction but he gained nothing. Ecles recieved another blow from his side. Hos body got thrown into the table that got wrecked. He shielded Selah's head from the broken pieces of wood. Ecles felt his skin got thrust with it. His right knuckle that refuged Selah's head started to bleed.

Selah woke up and was starting to cry. Her wailing enveloped the whole area. The shadow halt right above Ecles who was lying on top of the wrecked tables.

"Ahhaha.. Cry pitiful child. Let your cry marks a sorrow in every person from this place. Let it by your farewell tone and melody." The foe chanted as Ecles tried to kick him on the face and the shodow got intact on the cieling.

The shadow was marvelled as to how did Ecles' attack works on him. How did it touch him. His anger soar on a higher volume and started to vigorously attack Ecles who just got up. His shout banged Ecles on the wall as it pierced his skin.

Ecles was about to be killed by the shadow when Hexel and Ophir arrived.

Hexel left his sword with Resh and Mem who are on the hall. It was thanks to Mem's advise that they can counter the enemy. Hexel used his fist to punch the enemy and Ophir used his heel to overthrow it on the other side of the corner. Hexel attended Ecles and carried his crying daughter. Hexel secured Ecles wound and stated.

"Thanks. You will be fine. Your bleeding is not severe."

Their small conversation swiftly ended when a lone shadow bit Ecles neck that causes his blood to be spilled after being tended by Hexel.