Chapter 223

The rain that had dwindled only got heavier and poured all night long. Max was worn out, yet she remained wide awake throughout the night. She wanted to close her eyes even for a little while to be able to do her duties the next day, but her heart was so erratic that it didnt allow her to sleep a wink. During what felt like the longest time of forcing her eyes shut amidst the insufferable tension, Max jumped to her feet when she heard the sound of sobs coming from somewhere. At first she thought that her nerves had finally gotten the best of her and she was hallucinating. However, the soft cries continued to echo amidst the sound of the rain and grew clearer. She slipped into her robes and ran out of the tent.

W-whats going on?

Yulysion, who had spread a double awning over the entrance to prevent the rain from seeping in, was sitting beside a small brazier, his figure illuminated by the light it provided. He lifted his head at Maxs question.

That sound must have woken up the lady.

He glanced at the land surrounded by the rain mist with a tense expression. The thick rain had slowly thinned and was now scattered like dew in the early morning air, and the darkened skies gradually parted to reveal the bluish glow of dawn. Out on the ghostly horizons, Max could hear the wretched wailing of miserable, grieving women that sent chills to run down her spine. She looked around, trying to figure out where the crying was coming from.

Who are those that are crying? Did s-something happen to the priestesses?

Those cries are not coming from the priestess. Banshees have appeared in the mountains.

Banshees?

Yulysion got to his feet and went to the edge of where the tarp dripping with rainwater extended and pointed toward the black wall of rocks in the distance that surrounded the castles fortress like breakwater. Max lifted her head following the direction of his fingertip, squinting to get a better look. A huge dark rock protruded from the mountain like a snakes head and on top of those were barely visible figures of people wearing dark robes. Her heart sank to her feet at the ominous sight.

Youre saying that those are monsters?

To be precise, they are spirits. They dont cause any direct harm so please dont worry. They just

Yulysion trailed off as he chose his next words