Looking at Orion from the corner of her eyes, the Princess of the Garden could tell he was in a hurry to return to the Prismerian kingdom and stabilize it.
However, she couldn't help but smile, seeing that he was still listening to everything she was saying as she explained about her health since she became pregnant and how she was currently feeling.
Although she wanted to consume more of his time selfishly, she understood that his attention was needed elsewhere, especially considering that she also provided information about the situation within the Prismerian kingdom.
Within a few minutes, they arrived, where the warriors and the Prismerian kingdom warriors were gathered.
Once they arrived, Orion immediately introduced her to the rest of the warriors. "Everyone, this is the Princess of the Garden. She is also one of the Guardians of the Garden," he said.
Fifi scrutinized the woman before her, taking note of her body language and how her attention shifted upon leaving Orion's side. She immediately understood that there must be some connection between Orion and this woman, given the way she looked at him and how Orion had promptly raced to meet her before bringing her here.
She relied on her woman's intuition.
While she didn't know how Orion had gathered all these women in the short time she had been away, she made an effort to remember their faces and get a sense of their personalities.
Fifi intended to share this information with her sisters back home when she returned.
After the introductions, the Princess of the Garden gathered the injured Crystalforge clan warriors, leading them toward the 'Divine pool essence .' At the same time, those still capable of fighting remained behind.
"Alright, here's how we'll divide the tasks," Orion announced, proceeding to explain their mission. The goal was to strike multiple crucial points simultaneously to reclaim control of the Prismerian kingdom.
With their numbers and strength, Orion was confident they could execute the plan flawlessly. Once the plan was laid out, they all headed to the entrance of the Garden, prepared to put it into action without delay.
…....…
In a dim underground cell, the sole illumination emanated from a crystal light source outside the tightly secured bars.
The captive individual hung with outstretched arms, constrained by chains attached to the walls, while thick, clanking chains weighed heavily on his legs, hindering any attempts to move.
Flintor fixed his determined gaze on the cell door, contemplating the news conveyed by a guard from the new Prismerian prince. To his dismay, it was revealed that the Princess would soon be engaged to none other than Zephyrion Gemheart.
Recalling their last encounter, Flintor was aware of the Princess's affections, unequivocally directed toward Orion. Unable to idly accept the impending union, he refused to remain passive while the royal Princess, the person he was meant to protect, was on the verge of being engaged to Zephyrion.
Nevertheless, even if he managed to break free, considering the royal family's capture and the Crystalforge clan's suppression, what impact could he truly make?
With his present strength, he lacked the ability to alter the situation significantly. At best, he'd merely find himself tossed back into the dungeon, subjected to even harsher treatment than before, especially since Zephyrion had expressed a desire to keep him alive for an extended period.
The idea of ending his own life briefly crossed Flintor's mind, but in a surge of anger, he bit his tongue, banishing such a despairing thought.
No! He wouldn't just sit here and watch it happen.
What kind of personal guard would contemplate suicide when his Princess was in danger?
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Flintor lifted his head to gaze at the black-tinted crystal cell door before him. After a moment, he closed his eyes, reflecting on the unknown power he had gained after completing the trial.
Divine blood!
Divine Mysteries!
Flintor mulled over these two words, repeating the instructions given by the Aegis of the Arctic Deity.
Immediately, Flintor felt an unknown wave of power originating from the 'Divine blood' he had obtained within the trial, spreading throughout every part of his body and filling it with an immense amount of strength.
The magical energy within Flintor's body surged.
Eighth Tier Crystal Luminary Rank!
Ninth Tier Crystal Luminary Rank!
Tenth Tier Crystal Luminary Rank!
Crystal Sage Rank!
First Tier Crystal Sage Rank!
Second Tier Crystal Sage Rank!
BANG!! BANG!! BANG!!!
And just like that, Flintor kept on breaking through, continuously advancing to the next rank tier by tier until finally, it stopped.
Tenth Tier Crystal King!
His dense magical energy flooded the entire cell, generating an intense pressure that weighed heavily in the air, enough to suffocate anyone below the Crystal King Rank, and even oppress those at the First Crystal Emperor rank.
Flintor thought about the memory that suddenly entered his head. Feeling the intense power within it, he instantly let the words flow out of his mouth.
"Light strength growth."
BANG!!
His oppressive magical energy, which was slowly stabilizing itself, suddenly exploded again and rose before it suddenly halted at the Fifth Tier Crystal Emperor Rank.
'Fifth Tier Crystal Emperor Rank," Flintor muttered to himself as he checked the magical energy within him. He didn't have the time to gauge his current strength; instead, he merely stood up, the chains no longer weighing his body as they did.
The chains clanged against the ground as he gradually made his way over to the cell's door.
Clang!! Clang!!!
Looking at the chains that had stopped him from moving, Flintor immediately stretched all four limbs with force, causing the rocks behind him to break out of the wall along with the chains to which they were all connected.
Boooom!!
The noise resonated across the cell, even spreading outside, alerting those who were nearby.
"What's going on in there?" a loud scream came from a Gemheart clan guard who was standing outside the cell.
"Open the cell!" the guard's voice sounded loudly again.
