Earth's Greatest Magus

Chapter 2583: Breakout

The sudden shift in Veyarelʼs expression startled Emery. It was subtle but unmistakable—his already dark eyes dulled further, as if a shadow passed through his soul.

Emery didnʼt need to guess; the bone flute the childlike barbarian held was no ordinary instrument. It was an artifact laced with mind-control enchantments, most likely enhancing the parasitic symbiote that infected the grand magus.

”Now... kill him,” the barbarian growled, his tone dripping with bloodlust.

Still bound by the Wardenʼs Soul Hex Chains, Emery had no strength to fight. His only weapon now was his tongue and the hope that his words might buy him precious seconds.

”Wait—!” Emery shouted, ”Iʼve been working on this gate! Iʼve almost broken it… Give me just a little more time, and Iʼll open it.”

The barbarian gave him a look that mixed amusement with disgust. Clearly, he wasnʼt moved. But Veyarel flinched. The manʼs brow furrowed, and his lips trembled—his will struggling against the parasiteʼs grip.

”How long do you need?” Veyarel asked through gritted teeth.

Emeryʼs mind raced. He had no real way of breaking all five seals alone—but he had to bluff. ”Five minutes,” he said, his voice sharp and urgent. ”Five minutes. If I canʼt open the gate by then, kill me.”

The barbarian scoffed, his claws twitching with impatience. But there was an obvious conflict in Veyarelʼs soul. The bone flute might twist his mind, but it couldnʼt overwrite everything—not yet.

The barbarian roared and suddenly lunged at Emery.

Claws shimmered with cosmic energy as they raked through the air. Emery flinched, certain his end had come—but instead of tearing him apart, the claws struck the chains that bound him.

”Five minutes, or you die,” the barbarian growled, his face inches from Emeryʼs.

Emery didnʼt waste a second. He turned to the sealed gate and pretended to continue his work, weaving gestures in the air, mimicking a complex unlocking sequence. In reality, he sent a mental whisper through the void.