RISE OF EROS-Chapter 673 - 572

In a chamber shrouded in gloom as if darkness itself conspired with its occupants. The air was thick and heavy with the scent of melted wax and old wood. Three figures sat around a circular obsidian table, each covered in a cloak that seemed to be an extension of their will: blue, green, and red.

They were the remaining leaders of Purgatory, the organization whose ambitions had torn kingdoms apart and unleashed horrors in their quest for power. None spoke immediately.

Custom dictated that the initial silence marked the seriousness of their meeting. The candle in the center cast dancing shadows across their faces, though their expressions remained unchanged.

Finally, the man in the blue cloak, known only as Azure, broke the silence with a deep, measured voice. "The walls tighten around us," he said, drumming his fingers on the cold surface of the table.

"Our enemies are multiplying, and the alliances we have forged seem to be faltering at the promise of our downfall. If we do not act now, we could lose everything," he said seriously.

The man in the green cloak, who called himself Viridis, let out a sigh, his relaxed posture contrasting with the tension in his voice. "You are always so apocalyptic, Azure. We have been in worse situations and we have always found a way out. Why should it be different now?" he asked.

Azure turned her head slightly towards him, the light reflecting in her eyes as she replied, "Because we now have almost the entire continent and seas conspiring against us, Viridis."

Pausing, she added, "The condors of justice, the ancient dragons, even the pirates of Tripia are beginning to doubt their loyalty. We cannot afford another delay. It is time to speed up the plans."

The man in the red cloak, Rubrum, remained silent, watching his two companions with a barely perceptible smile. When he spoke, his voice was serene, almost hypnotic.

"And what do you suggest, Azure? You have spoken to us of plans before, but never with such urgency. If there is something we need to know, now is the time to share it," he said with some expectation.

Azure bowed his head slightly and pulled a map from the folds of his cloak. He placed it on the table, the candlelight illuminating an intricate scheme of sea routes and points marked in black ink.

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"King Dustas of Tripia is our key. His fleet rules the seas, and his influence has been instrumental in our strategy. Thanks to him, we have created a veil of chaos on the trade routes, allowing us to move our pieces without prying eyes noticing," he began to explain.

"We already know that," Viridis interrupted, waving a hand in the air as if shooing away a fly. "What’s new?" he asked. Azure ignored him and continued.

"Our next move is to use Dustas and his fleet to execute two simultaneous objectives. First, a direct attack on the dragons. They possess the remnants of the fallen god, fragments of a power that could consolidate our supremacy," he said.

The tension in the room rose at those words. Even Rubrum, always calm, frowned slightly. "Stealing from the dragons," he muttered and added, "It is a bold move. Perhaps too bold". Azure tilted his head, acknowledging the difficulty. "It is. But while our forces act against the dragons, we must execute the second move: eliminate Andrew."

He paused to look at his counterparts and continued, "That man has been a thorn in Purgatory’s side from the beginning. His influence grows, and his alliance with the dragons makes him a direct threat. We cannot allow him to interfere any longer."

Viridis leaned back in her chair, watching the map intently. "A dual attack… It’s risky. If we fail at one, the other could fail as well. We need to make sure both are perfectly timed."

Rubrum nodded, his smile returning. "Synchronization is crucial. But so is diversifying our resources. If we’re going to execute this plan, we need to make sure our forces are spread out enough to avoid immediate retaliation."

Azure leaned forward, his gaze locked on Rubrum as he said, "That’s why we need your spy network. They’ll be essential in coordinating movements and ensuring no messages are intercepted. Your people can infiltrate Andrew’s ranks and ensure he doesn’t see the attack coming."

Rubrum was silent for a moment, considering the proposal. Finally, he nodded. "Very well. But I’ll need something in return. If this goes well, I want exclusive control of the land routes to the north. My network has worked too long in the shadows. It’s time for them to take a more prominent role."

Viridis crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow. "Negotiating territory in the midst of a crisis? You never change, Rubrum." "And you never learn that crises are opportunities," Rubrum replied, his tone gentle but firm.

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Azure raised a hand, calming them both. "Be that as it may, we agree to move forward. Correct?" he asked. The three of them stared at each other for a long moment. Finally, Viridis nodded, followed by Rubrum. The decision was made.

Azure blew out the candle with a quick gesture, and the room was plunged into total darkness. "Then so be it. We set out immediately. Two strikes, one opportunity. May chaos favor us."

With those words, the three leaders of Purgatory rose from their seats and disappeared into the shadows, ready to unleash a new wave of destruction. Their goals were clear. They would use the maritime network to reach the dragon territories and Cannes trying to steal the remnants of the fallen god and kill Andrew.

For that, they needed to create a description, so they would use Tripia for that and although it would be difficult, they were confident. It was an all-or-nothing movement, where they risked their lives trying to achieve their goals.

Although they had concerns for Carcom who had hidden himself, they could not stop now. They did not know that Carcom was hidden healing his wounds, but even if they knew they would not stop, because it was time to take a risk and act.