Gathering Wives with a System

Chapter 541: Reaction Of Citizens, Evidence Against Third Priest

Isaac POV

Isaac rushed toward the two remaining enemies the moment Beroga disappeared. Ki Beli and the Third Priest were in terrible condition. Their bodies were broken to the point that it was difficult to tell how they were still conscious. Both of them were trying to gather mana, but they were failing miserably.

Ki Beli managed to pull in a tiny amount. It was so little that Isaac almost missed it.

’This...’

’Looks like the Elemental Spirit of Machines didn’t know how much force to use to incapacitate them.’

The situation reminded him of an ant. A person could crush an ant and still find it crawling away moments later. It wasn’t because the ant was strong. It happened because the ant was so weak that a human wouldn’t know exactly how much force was needed to stop it without killing it outright.

Compared to the Elemental Spirit of Machines, Ki Beli and the Third Priest were no different.

A moment later, the frozen city began moving again. Sounds returned. Wind flowed through the streets. People started moving.

Time had resumed.

Isaac stood up and looked toward the others. ”Sera, go and rest. East Sea Dragon King, and Dwarf King, I know both of you have many questions. However, I would request that the two of you hide for some time now. I will explain everything later.”

The two kings exchanged looks. Isaac already knew what they wanted to ask. The existence of his cloning ability was impossible to ignore.

He still planned to use Averon’s Lord Talent as an explanation. The problem was that the nobody—not even the citizens—would believe Averon could casually create copies of powerhouses at the level of the East Sea Dragon King and the Dwarf King. At least not without raising even more questions.

For now, it was better if they remained hidden.

”Okay, but I expect a proper explanation,” Oz said as he folded his arms. ”About everything.”

”You’ll get one.” Isaac nodded.

With a wave of his hand, he allowed both kings to enter the Moon Pendant. After that, he turned toward Sera. She hadn’t moved.

”Sera, go and rest.”

He walked closer and checked her condition. Although he had already healed her injuries while he talked with the two kings, he could still feel the effects of the System restrictions disrupting her body.

Sera shook her head.

”I’m fine. We need to deal with the one who ran away.”

”Don’t worry about it. I have a plan.”

”A plan?” Sera frowned.

Isaac simply pointed toward Ki Beli and the Third Priest. For a moment, she looked confused. Then realization appeared on her face.

”You want to use Emily.”

Isaac nodded. That was exactly what he had been thinking.

Of course, he would ask Emily first. If she was uncomfortable with taming people, then the idea ended there. However, if she agreed, he could kill Ki Beli and the Third Priest and have Emily raise them as Spirits.

Once they became Spirits, questioning them would become much easier. There were far too many things Isaac needed to know. Beroga’s organization, their involvement with Florathi, and the number of powerhouses they had. All the answers were hidden inside their heads.

After making his decision, Isaac immediately got to work. First, he brought Selene out of the Moon Pendant. The unconscious girl looked peaceful despite everything that had happened.

Isaac carefully moved her into the Soulbind Pendant. Once that was done, he placed Ki Beli and the Third Priest inside the Moon Pendant.

Two clones of his remained behind to monitor them. Isaac wasn’t taking any risks. The clones continuously interrupted any attempt to gather mana while also making sure their broken bodies couldn’t regenerate.

Afterward, he dealt with the remaining Florathi members. Most of them were already incapacitated. One by one, he gathered them and placed them inside the Moon Pendant as prisoners.

Only after everything was secured did he finally turn his attention toward the city.

Sera still refused to rest. Despite his repeated suggestions, she remained beside him. Isaac eventually gave up trying to convince her.

There were more urgent matters to handle.

He opened the Soulbind Pendant and began bringing people out. Families, children, awakeners, and ordinary citizens started returning to the city.