Chapter 224 Aurielle Playing In The Amazon Continent
The cavern collapsed inward, its walls crumbling as the infection's lifeline was severed.
The crimson mist dissipated, leaving nothing but silence and the faint glow of residual flux.
Linsley stared into the dark void left behind by the obliterated Abyssal Rift, his white flux faintly pulsing as if reflecting his thoughts.
"The Umbra Continent is clear," he said. His voice, calm yet sharp, cut through the silence. "But the Outer Gods aren't done. We still haven't dealt with the Atlantis Continent."
Ted rolled his shoulders, his brown flux flickering as it dissipated. "Let's not get too comfortable. If the rift here was any indication, Atlantis won't be a walk in the park."
Lucy's golden light dimmed as she rested her spear against her shoulder. Her gaze remained steady, despite the weight of the battles ahead. "True. But we'll handle it, just like we handled this."
Linsley's gaze turned distant for a moment, his thoughts drifting. "I wonder if Aurielle's already conquered the Amazon Continent…"
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—The Amazon Continent—
Aurielle hovered high above the Amazon Continent, her violet flux swirling around her like a playful storm.
Below, the dense jungle canopy stretched endlessly, broken only by the occasional river or massive temple that rose like ancient guardians of the land.
The Amazon Continent was a land of matriarchal rule, its inhabitants known for their fierce pride and unshakable unity. Its lush greenery concealed warriors and beasts alike, and the dense foliage pulsed with life—and corruption.
Aurielle smirked, her violet eyes glinting with amusement. "A continent full of strong, stubborn women? Sounds like my kind of challenge."
She descended slowly, her flux swirling as she landed in a clearing surrounded by towering trees.
The jungle seemed to bristle at her presence, and within moments, figures emerged from the shadows.
Amazonian warriors, their bodies adorned with intricate tattoos glowing faintly with flux energy, stepped into view. Their weapons gleamed with primal flux, and their expressions were a mix of suspicion and defiance.
One warrior, taller and more adorned than the others, stepped forward.
Her piercing gaze locked onto Aurielle, and her voice was as sharp as a blade. "Who dares trespass on Amazonian soil?"
Aurielle tilted her head, her playful smirk widening. "Oh, don't mind me. I'm just here to unite this lovely little continent. You can call me Aurielle—the one who's about to be your queen."
The warriors bristled at her words, their flux rippling as they raised their weapons.
The leader's glare hardened. "You dare mock us? The Amazonians bow to no one, especially not an outsider."
Aurielle chuckled, her violet flux flaring slightly. "Oh, I'm not here to make you bow. I'm here to play. If you impress me, maybe I'll even let you keep your pride."
Without warning, one of the warriors lunged, her spear crackling with lightning flux as it hurtled toward Aurielle.
Aurielle sighed, flicking her wrist. A shimmering barrier of violet energy appeared, deflecting the spear harmlessly into the ground.
"Cute," Aurielle said, her tone playful. "But if that's the best you've got, this won't last long."
The jungle erupted into chaos as the Amazonians attacked in unison. Spears of lightning, fire, and earth surged toward Aurielle, their combined flux shaking the very ground.
Aurielle's violet flux shimmered as she danced through the onslaught, deflecting, redirecting, and toying with their attacks.
Aurielle raised a hand, her Gift Creation ability shimmering into existence with a wave of violet energy. "Gift Creation: Jungle Hijinks."
With a snap of her fingers, glowing vines erupted from the ground, their vibrant tendrils coiling around the Amazonian warriors and lifting them into the air like puppets on strings.
The warriors struggled fiercely, their flux surging in defiance, but the enchanted vines tightened in response, their strength imbued with Aurielle's playful will.
Aurielle chuckled, her grin widening as the vines sprouted luminous flowers that periodically burst into harmless but blinding flashes of light.
"You know," she said, leaning casually against a tree, "I could just wipe you out, but where's the fun in that? Let's see how you handle a little nature's prank."
The warriors roared in frustration, their attempts to break free only serving to tighten their luminous bonds. One particularly determined warrior charged at Aurielle, her spear glowing with fiery flux as she broke free of the vines.
Aurielle snapped her fingers mid-air, her smirk playful.
"Gift Creation: The Toymaker's Curse," she declared with a laugh.
The warrior froze, her form shimmering under the spell. Within moments, her body transformed into a life-sized doll made of flux-infused porcelain, her features eerily preserved.
Aurielle picked up the doll, inspecting it with exaggerated curiosity. "Oh, look at you! So much more agreeable like this. Don't worry, I'll change you back… eventually."
The leader of the Amazonian warriors growled, her primal flux surging as she snapped the glowing vines with a burst of raw power. "You dare humiliate us like this? You'll regret it!"
Aurielle's grin widened as she turned to face the leader, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Finally! Someone with a little spirit. Show me what you've got." She gestured dramatically for the leader to approach, her demeanor as carefree as ever.
The jungle trembled as the Amazonian leader summoned a torrent of flux, roots and jagged rocks bursting from the ground to encircle Aurielle.
The attacks came in quick succession, the leader aiming to pin Aurielle down and end her taunts. But Aurielle danced through the onslaught, her movements fluid and almost mocking.
"Is this really your best?" she teased, dodging a barrage of energy-infused shards. With a flick of her wrist, she conjured another gift. "Gift Creation: Birdie Brigade!"
A flock of tiny glowing birds materialized, their forms shining with violet energy. They swooped down on the warriors, their incessant chirping creating a cacophony that distracted and frustrated their targets.
The warriors struggled to dispel the birds, swatting and blasting at the constructs to no avail. Meanwhile, Aurielle snapped her fingers again, her vines reanimating and weaving themselves into intricate nets. The warriors found themselves ensnared mid-motion, their pride further wounded.
"Gift Creation: Net of Embarrassment," Aurielle said with a laugh. "Perfect for trapping overconfident prey."
The leader snarled, her attacks growing more vicious. Streams of pure energy lashed out, tearing through the jungle as Aurielle gracefully sidestepped each strike.
"Oh, you're good," Aurielle admitted, her voice light. "But good doesn't quite cut it against me."
The commotion echoed through the jungle, drawing more warriors toward the clearing. Yet the battlefield suddenly fell silent as an immense, suffocating aura descended upon them.
The Amazonian warriors froze, their gazes snapping toward the source.
Aurielle turned, her smirk fading into mild intrigue.
From the dense shadows of the jungle emerged a figure unlike any other—the Amazonian Queen.
She was tall and commanding, her presence radiating an aura of regal authority that seemed to command the very jungle itself. Her emerald-green armor, adorned with intricate patterns of flux and primal motifs, shimmered faintly as if alive. The plates clung to her form, exuding both elegance and invulnerability.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back in glossy waves, framing her striking features. Her skin was a healthy wheat-brown, glowing with vitality and strength, a testament to her unyielding connection to the land she ruled.
Her piercing emerald-green eyes, alight with an unshakable resolve, scanned the clearing, taking in every detail with the precision of a predator. Even in her stillness, she exuded an aura of sharp, unrelenting power.
Where Aurielle's beauty was mischievous and carefree, the queen's was sharp and imposing—like a weapon perfected through countless battles.
Aurielle's playful energy faltered for a moment as she appraised the queen. This was not an opponent who could be toyed with easily.
Unlike the warriors she had effortlessly subdued, the Amazonian Queen carried herself with unshakable confidence and a quiet, terrifying strength.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"So, you're the intruder who's been wreaking havoc," the queen said, her voice smooth yet commanding, like the rumble of distant thunder.
Aurielle's grin returned, her violet eyes sparkling with excitement. "Guilty as charged. And you must be the big boss. Love the armor, by the way—very intimidating."
The queen's emerald gaze swept across the battlefield. Her lips pressed into a thin line as she took in the warriors tangled in glowing vines, the porcelain doll discarded on the ground, and the glowing bird constructs flitting through the air.
Her expression remained unreadable, but her aura darkened, thickening the air with tension. "You've insulted my warriors and defiled our jungle. Do you truly believe you can leave here unscathed?"
Aurielle tilted her head, her smirk widening into a mischievous grin. "Leave? Oh, I'm not going anywhere. Not until this lovely continent is mine. But hey, I'm all about making things fun. Care to dance?"
The queen's eyes narrowed, a glint of disdain flashing within them. Her flux surged, primal and untamed, roaring to life as she stepped forward. The jungle itself seemed to bow to her will—the ground trembling beneath her feet, roots twisting upward as if yearning to serve her.
"You'll find this is a dance you cannot lead," the queen said, her voice colder now, her presence radiating an undeniable challenge.