Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 852 852: ... It was a smile of Victory... yet wicked!

Back in Academy,

Helena blankly stared at the massive rectangular-shaped building trapped under her barrier.

Something felt off about the higher floors... those very floors where Aqualina and Celestia had struggled before.

When trapped and they kept ascending, an unusual heaviness settled over their bodies, dragging them down as if unseen forces were pressing against them.

Now, standing here, Helena sensed the same disturbance once again.

/I feel... itʼs Motherʼs energy?.. Aether/ she replied to Aetherʼs question, her brows furrowing in concern.

She wasnʼt entirely sure, but the sensation was unmistakable. It felt too familiar... Someone in that building was using Motherʼs energy—on the upper floors, no less.

That explained why Aqualina and Celestia had experienced that unnatural heaviness before. The energy wasnʼt just lingering—it was actively affecting the surroundings.

And then...

Helenaʼs expression twisted into horror as a terrifying realization struck her. If that energy leaked from the building and reacted with the Arcane energy outside... the consequences would be catastrophic.

A single miscalculation could trigger an explosion powerful enough to obliterate several cities around the Academy.

/Aether... w-we need to act fast... if this is real... the explosion could wipe out everything in its radius!/

Her breath hitched, panic creeping into her voice.

She wasnʼt sure if her barrier could withstand such a force. At least they had already set it up before things escalated—whether by luck or instinct, it was their only safeguard for now.

But even with that advantage, she could feel the strain building. She wouldnʼt be able to hold it much longer.

Just then,

/I will get those people out... open the path and... for the explosion... I have an idea... just hold them for now/

Helena hesitated, her fingers twitching slightly, /Are you sure?/ she asked, her voice carrying a trace of worry.

Aetherʼs silence was firm.

Taking a deep breath, she clenched her fists. /Fine... Iʼm opening a few gaps,/ she muttered, focusing her energy.

A small section of the barrier behind the academy began to shift. And then—

Shhhhh!

Shhhhh!

Shhhhh!

Shhhhh!

.....

Ten hooded figures slipped into the academy like shadows. At the same time, Aqualina, Aria, and Liora suddenly flinched as if receiving an unseen command. Without hesitation, they turned and rushed toward the back of the academy.

Finnian raised a brow at their abrupt movements. ʼWhere are they going? Running away?ʼ he scoffed, a smirk tugging at his lips, ʼPatheticʼ as he killed a monster before looking at one person who was actually enjoying this fight!

Thalia!

Thalia perched comfortably on the broad shoulder of the towering hooded figure known as One. With her sword still lodged in its eye, she gripped the hilt like a control stick, directing its movements with ease.

Using its massive hands, the creature rampaged forward, smashing everything in its path. Monsters poured out from the single opening Helena had left exposed, but they barely had a chance to react before Thaliaʼs new toy reduced them to a pulp.

”KRYY--”

BOOM!

Splash!

”RRKK--”

BOOM!

Splash!

”NGGG--”

BOOM!

Splash!

Thaliaʼs grin widened as she watched the monsters get crushed one after another. ʼHah... this thing is way more useful than I expected,ʼ she mused. ʼMaybe I should keep it as a pet?ʼ The thought amused her as she continued steering the beast with expert precision.

Meanwhile, the hooded figures wasted no time, of course, Aetherʼs puppets stationed outside were on the move.... Moving swiftly, they worked to evacuate the trapped people. Aqualina, Liora, and Aria coordinated seamlessly, guiding the professors and children to safety as fast as possible.

Time was running out... And if they didnʼt move quickly enough... the worst was yet to come.

Back to the Master,

ʼIt is going to take some time,ʼ Aether muttered through gritted teeth, his voice trembling with frustration as his gaze remained fixed on Master.

The ice that had once imprisoned Masterʼs body had now shattered completely, Yet, despite the overwhelming situation, Master simply smiled at everyone, his fingers barely resting on the button, as if he had already seized complete control.

Master was merely bluffing, attempting to put on an act to intimidate others.

On the other hand, Aether was equally convinced that Master was the one orchestrating everything from behind the scenes, pulling unseen strings like a puppeteer.