Chapter 801: Chapter 801: Shades

Ilea spread her arms and fell backwards onto the pile of crystals, bits and pieces shattering and flying to the side. She closed her eyes and sighed. The de facto corpse of the hydra wasnt even that uncomfortable to lie on, with all her advancements. A small impact came from her right, the little Fae who had been watching from a safe distance or from within an entirely different pocket space landed in the crystals. It mimicked the same way Ilea had fallen, though she was sure the being was quite a bit more theatrical. To her left another impact resounded, a dozen silver threads spreading out as the hammer fell, its gem glowing with red light and magical power. She could feel the slight curse and blood magic emanating from the divine artifact. You need a break? Kyrian asked as he flew closer. A few minutes. My mana is low, Ilea said, checking through the messages. ding Your group has defeated [Crystal Hydra of Izverat lvl 1482] ding The Arcane Eternal has reached lvl 624 Five stat points awarded ding The Ashen Titan has reached lvl 621 Five stat points awarded ding The Primordial Arbiter has reached lvl 614 One stat point awarded ding Eternal Huntress [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 7 ding Eternal Sight [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 15 ding Titan Core [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 29 ding Origin of Ash and Embers [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 14 ding Authority of Ash and Ember [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 26 ding Vision of Ash [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 12 ding Primordial Shift [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 16 ding Reality Warp [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 10 ding Primordial Flesh [Enhanced] reaches 3rd lvl 23 ding Azarinth Barrier [Mythic] reaches 3rd lvl 2 ding Monster Hunter reaches 3rd lvl 22 ding Warhammer Mastery reaches 2nd lvl 8 ding Warhammer Mastery reaches 2nd lvl 9 ding Crystal Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 2 ding Crystal Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 4 Im telling you the monsters in Kohr are easier to deal with than this Hydra was, Ilea murmured. Kyrian landed nearby, grabbing a chunk of crystal. You told me they mainly use void magic, and physical attacks. Youre more than used to both. And honestly, they dont sound nearly as intelligent as this creature was. I feel like it mightve evolved from a weaker being. Mightve even been close to awakening. Dont make me feel bad for killing a monster that instantly attacked us. It wasnt close, and Im not sure if even the Meadow couldve changed anything without us moving the creature to its domain, Ilea said. Its fine I just thought it mightve been nice to have a crystal hydra on our side, he said. Ilea smiled as she sat up. Dont be ridiculous. Why ridiculous? Youre sitting next to a Fae and a divine hammer with a questionable level of consciousness, he said, turning his attention to the unmoving artifact. Alright, you have a point. Next time we find a crystal hydra well try to lure it into the north. Might just take a few weeks but maybe my copies would be enough, she said. Why not use your gates? Kyrian asked. Right. Thats an option. Well maybe not for that thing, its absolutely massive. Something smaller though sure. Maybe. But whats the point? A monster zoo for the Meadow? she asked. Seems cruel. More cruel than killing them in their lairs? Kyrian asked. Yes, in fact. Way more, Ilea said. But then I dont know how awakening works and how long something like that would take. Just seems like a more natural progression would make more sense. Maybe we can chuck them into the Descent. Then theyd just get eaten by the Elves, Kyrian said. Sure. A diplomatic gift. And the Meadow can protect those it believes to be close to their awakening, Ilea suggested. I guess we can try if it makes sense. Lets ask Aki and Meadow about it. She spread her wings, creating a small cascade of crystals before flying up, the little Fae landing on her shoulder before she teleported and stored her hammer. To the next dungeon.