A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 519 Separated

Archer looked at the mines and wondered how it was still standing, but thatʼs when he saw a weird white pillar running up the walls.

He noticed the chamber was dark but had no problem seeing anything, thanks to his dragon eyes.

The chamber was empty, so he approached the white pillar and poked it. When he did that, he felt a sticky substance and was baffled.

Archer shrugged before trying to cast Gate, which opened but instantly closed as something blocked it.

Thatʼs when he tried using the bracelet or dragon tattoos to summon the girls, but nothing. It didnʼt activate.

After that, he tried to teleport to the domain but wasnʼt allowed and thought about the time he was trapped in the Nether Realm.

Archer thinks it is the same thing and stops thinking about it as he walks down one of the tunnels, hoping to find the girls.

The ominous surroundings pressed in on him as he ventured further down the dark tunnel.

Aura Detector flared to life, emitting a series of rapid pings warning him about an incoming threat.

The unnerving sound of scuttling, reminiscent of many legs moving swiftly, echoed from the tunnelʼs depths, intensifying with each passing moment.

The sound got closer, and the dark tunnel ahead swarmed with beetle-like creatures on every surface.

Archerʼs eyes widened at the sight of the approaching horde, their dark carapaces reflecting the eerie glow of his violet eyes.

In response, a mischievous grin played on Archerʼs lips as he embraced the incoming challenge.

Thatʼs when he unleashed a barrage of Eldritch Blasts. The violet blasts streaked through the tunnel, illuminating the darkness as they met the approaching swarm of beetles head-on.

When the spell collided with the beasts, it created explosions of mana that sent shockwaves echoing through the confined space.

Archer skillfully aimed at the oncoming horde and spammed Eldritch Blasts, striking multiple targets.

The tunnel shook with the chaos of his attack, the beetles screeching and hissing as they met their demise.

Despite the overwhelming numbers, Archer stood his ground. The horde, though numerous, began to thin under the relentless barrage.

His grin persisted, a mixture of confidence and amusement as he continued to spam Eldritch Blast into the beetles.

The tunnel briefly quieted as the last beetles fell to his spell. The once bustling scuttling sounds were replaced by the fading echoes of the beetleʼs bodies sizzling.

Archer continued walking down the tunnel but didnʼt see anything else, so he checked his status.

[Experience: 2645000/4000000]

[Strength: 26700>26900]

[Constitution: 25200>25300]

[Stamina: 25700>26000]

[Intelligence: 25950>26050]

[Eldritch Blast: 9>10]

[Shadowspawn: 0>2]

[Timewarp: 0>3]

[Regeneration: 9>10]

[Draconic Synergy: 0>1]

Archer was happy with the status and continued walking down the tunnel. He walked for a while, not finding anyone or anything.

[Nala and Llynielʼs POV]

Nala awoke in a tunnel, finding herself next to the unconscious wood elf. Shaking her head, she surveyed the darkness around her, but her lion eyes let her see clearly in the dim light.

Glancing down at the still-unconscious elf, she resolved to protect her, knowing that Archer cared for her.

She stood up and stretched her body and wondered where they were. Nala sniffed the air, trying to locate Archer, but couldnʼt smell him.

The lion girl tried to use the bracelet the girls told her about and sent mana into it, but it didnʼt work, which confused her.

As she was doing that, a groan could be heard, and Nala turned to Llyniel, who was waking up. The wood elf looked around and spoke in a groggy voice. ʼʼWhere are we? Whereʼs Arch?ʼʼ

Nala chuckled before answering the girl. ʼʼWe were separated. It looks like you and I until we find the others.ʼʼ

As Nala conversed with Llyniel, she suddenly darted to the side with agility, narrowly avoiding an arrow that whizzed past her head.

Turning swiftly, the lion girl spotted a horde of red-skinned goblins rushing toward them.

She readied herself for the impending fight while Llyniel, startled, stood up with a yelp as she observed the approaching creatures.

Nala spoke seriously, ”Cast any spell you know that can help in this fight because I wonʼt be enough to protect the both of us, elf.”

Llyniel looked at her and nodded, taking a deep breath as she stepped forward. Starting a chant, the tunnel began to shake.

Suddenly, stones and lumps of compact dirt rained down. Observing the incoming projectiles, Nala stepped back as the wood elf directed them toward the oncoming beasts.

When the earth projectiles connected with the horde, they brought the front rank to the ground. Thatʼs when Nala laughed before rushing toward the goblins while laughing.

The red-skinned goblins charged relentlessly, their malicious intent unmistakable. Nala faced their onslaught with a smile and excitement.

In a display of speed, she leaped into the midst of the chaos, her sword gleaming in the dim tunnel light.

Nala moved with the fluidity of a lioness hunting her prey. She skillfully dodged the goblinʼs clumsy attacks, using her sword to deliver lethal blows.

Her maneuvers mirrored the dance of a lioness in pursuit, leaping and twirling with predatory finesse.

Meanwhile, Llyniel stood her ground, skillfully casting Earth Blasts as shields and weapons for the two of them.

Compact dirt and stones erupted from the ground, forming barriers that protected Nala from the relentless attacks of the charging goblins.

[Teuila & Seraʼs POV]

The two appeared in the air, and when they looked down, they saw water. Before Sera could start flying, they plummeted toward the surface.

They crashed into the water. The dragon girl flailed around like a fish out of water until Teuila grabbed her.

Holding her tight, she cast a spell that allowed her to breathe and see underwater. Sera opened her eyes, saw darkness below her, and she panicked.

Teuila sighed before speaking, ”Stop flapping around like a fish. Youʼll be fine if you stay close to me.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it as the dragon girl clung to her like a baby monkey and refused to let go.

She shook her head, looking at her amusedly before flicking her forehead. ”You silly dragon, stop acting so dramatic. Itʼs not like youʼre going to drown.”

”Shut up, Teuila. Iʼm a dragon, not a fish or sea serpent. How do you expect me to act when Iʼm suddenly dumped in cold water?” Sera snapped back, though she continued clinging onto the Aquarian.

As they floated in the water, Sera continued to rant about being a soaking wet dragon, her words pouring out in a continuous stream.

Clinging onto Teuila, she expressed her displeasure at the experience. Meanwhile, Teuila calmly looked around and commented, ”This is very deep. Itʼs like an underground sea.”

However, Sera was too absorbed in her rant to pay much attention, and her words flowed on, oblivious to the aquatic surroundings Teuila observed.

”I canʼt believe Iʼm all wet! Dragons arenʼt supposed to get wet, you know? Itʼs undignified, and my scales wonʼt be the same for days. And my wings, oh, donʼt get me started on my wings. How am I supposed to fly with waterlogged wings? Ugh!”

Teuila listened with amusement and patience, occasionally looking around the underwater expanse.

They both tried teleporting the dragon tattoo to the domain, but it didnʼt work, which baffled the ocean princess.

Seraʼs rants echoed through the submerged cavern. The redhead looked down at the darkness and bit Teuila when she saw how dark it was.

Her actions caused the blue-haired girl to scream out. ʼʼOuch! Why are you biting me? Are you a wild beast?ʼʼ

”Teuila! Teuila! What if thereʼs something down there? I canʼt see a thing, and itʼs so deep! What if there are sea monsters or... or something worse? We could get lost forever!” Seraʼs panicked voice echoed through the watery expanse.

Teuila glanced down and sighed. ”Sera, itʼs just the natural darkness of the underwater world. Thereʼs nothing to worry about. We have to swim down to reach wherever this leads.”

[Nefertiti & Hecateʼs POV]

The two girls found themselves in a mysterious underground forest. Nefertiti sat up and surveyed her surroundings.

All she could see were dense trees stretching as far as her eyes could discern, leaving her puzzled about their location.

Nefertiti tried teleporting to the domain, but it didnʼt work, which annoyed her because it always worked when she tried it.

Spotting Hecate lying unconscious, she got to her feet and approached the moon elf. Crouching down, she called out, ”Hecate, wake up! Weʼve been separated from the others.

As Hecate regained her senses, she looked around the unfamiliar, creepy forest. The gnarled trees stretched endlessly into the darkness above.

The branches cast eerie shadows on the uneven ground, creating a creepy, depressive atmosphere that unsettled the entire place.

Nefertiti glanced around, her succubus instincts tingling with curiosity and wariness.

The dim light filtering through the twisted branches created a haunting ambiance, with unsettled whispers and rustling leaves adding to the mysterious aura.

”This place is... strange,” Nefertiti commented, her gaze flickering between the tree trunks. ”Iʼve never seen anything like it. Itʼs like a nightmare forest.”

Hecate, now fully awake, surveyed their surroundings with wonder and concern. ”Nightmare forest indeed. What happened? Where are the others?”

Nefertiti shook her head, expressing uncertainty. ”Iʼm not sure. We were with the group one moment, and the next... here. We need to find the others and figure out where we are.ʼʼ

The moon elf agreed, and the two started searching for the others but soon stopped when Hecate heard something surrounding them.

[If there are any mistakes, point them out, and Iʼll edit it. Thanks]