Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 1037: Obtaining The Golden Globe

Finally, the decision had been made. Everyoneʼs minds had been read, and now the outcome was taking place. Underneath one of the people in the roomʼs circle area had lit up. The shining light underneath their feet was a clear indicator for all of those that didnʼt get chosen.

They turned their heads to a single individual, and with all eyes on them, their face started to flush red.

”Me... it was me, I was the one chosen?” Beatrix said, raising her hands and pressing them to her face. She was swinging her head side to side, embarrassed by what everyone had seen. She kept thinking about that moment she was in the shop, and everything that had been seen.

”Well, I canʼt exactly say Iʼm surprised,” Lince said to himself. ”Anyone whoʼs anyone could have seen that she was the only one that truly didnʼt have anything dark to be shown. I just thought that maybe the test would have been something more than that. Is this truly the only precaution the founder took?”

Ricar seemed pleased that Beatrix was chosen and even relieved as he relaxed himself slightly. With the Golden Globe in their hands, the Aurora Clan would have no reason to try and outcast the Dawnblade Clan from their rightful duties in the Light Faction.

They had succeeded in one of the most difficult missions and had cemented all of their positions as well. He was also thankful that at least with the strange barrier set up, no one could intervene in Beatrix receiving the item. There was still one worry in his mind, though.

ʼWhat are the rest of us to do once the barrier disappears in a weekʼs time? All of us will still be together in the same room. With nothing to fight over anymore, will they avoid a fight or use it as a chance to get rid of us?ʼ Ricar thought.

It was hard to tell with everyoneʼs goals being somewhat lofty as their reason for the Golden Globe. However, if there was one thing Ricar was sure about, it was that they would have the time to figure that one out. Maybe he could even convince the others not to fight against them or to team up with one of the others that were there.

”Just go ahead,” Ricar said. ”Take the artifact and head back to the Light Faction ahead of us. Iʼm sure one of the Light Faction leaders has realized how dangerous this island is and is waiting by one of the ships. Just leave, and we will figure out a way to get off this island.”

Beatrix had yet to move after being selected. She didnʼt even know if the barrier was really down since she hadnʼt taken a single step forward. She was hesitant, but it wasnʼt for the reason that Ricar thought.

In the end, she took one step forward, and there was no resistance at all. Unlike before, she was able to move freely. She took the leap and walked with both feet, heading straight towards the Golden Globe.

Seeing this, Red had tried to move forward wondering if all of the barriers were down, but he was still trapped and couldnʼt do anything.

”Itʼs fine anyway, Iʼve done my part,” Red said. ”My mission was just to make sure weʼd get the item, and we have it. TOO BAD ZON!” Red shouted across the room. ”It looks like youʼve failed again.”

Beatrix glanced back, and instead of walking straight ahead, she started to walk in a circle. In the large dark space they were in, it appeared as if she could walk wherever she wanted. Her actions seemed odd; rather than heading straight for the Golden Globe in front of her, was she taunting them?

”Just pick up the Golden Globe and get out of here!” Impress yelled, already annoyed from before.

With the yelling from Impress, Beatrix decided to move forward, and she came to a complete stop right in front of the item on the podium. It was only now so close she realized that the Golden Globe, slightly smaller than a bowling ball, was levitating slightly.

Even this close, though, she could feel the self-reliant power emerging from the item. Artifacts were strange things, as they felt alive when in front of one. Having their own self- reliant power source that could be used, and in this case, the item had the power to affect many worlds.

ʼIf I take this, then it means the Golden Globe belongs to the Light Faction. I know Ricar wants me to hand it over, and it will end up in the hands of Alter. The Aurora Clan is working with them, on the basis that they will give support and help us in the struggle against the Dark Faction and the Demonic Faction... but that was before I knew everything.ʼ

ʼThe person whoʼs at the helm of the Dark Faction and Demonic Faction is right here in front of me. Itʼs the Dark Magus, but... are his goals really to take over Pagna? After everything Iʼve seen today, it certainly doesnʼt feel that way.ʼ

ʼYet what we canʼt confirm are the goals of Alter completely, who arenʼt even here themselves. Who sent us on this mission without even explaining what itʼs for.ʼ

No matter how hard Beatrix tried, she couldnʼt get the thought of what Zon had said at the time, and Lince later. How giving the item to Alter would be the end of Pagna. Yet then, who could she give the item to?

Who in the room could she hand the item to, that she would feel like it wouldnʼt be used against them. Against the Light Faction or the heart of the people of Pagna.

If there was one thing she was sure about, it was that the item shouldnʼt end up with the Light Faction in the current state it was in.

Grabbing the Golden Globe, she took it off from the podium, and it was held in her hands. The podium started to sink into the ground. With it held in her hands, she took a deep breath as she said her next sentence.

”Dark Magus... Iʼm handing the Golden Globe... to you.”

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