Strings Of Domination - Chapter 72

The cell was dark and cold. The walls, ceiling, and ground were black while the bars on the front were silver, seemingly crafted out of some kind of strong metal.

Nash tried to see if he could use some force to break it. Although his essence and Legacy were sealed, some of his physical strength still remained, hence even in his current situation, he could easily shatter a small boulder into dust with a single punch.

However, the moment his fingers got into contact with the silver bars, he quickly pulled his hand back, his face holding a painful grimace as he felt his fingers slightly go numb and cold.

‘Lightning and frost elements… This steel is the very same ore I have found once back on Planet Zero, Thunder Icecopper.’ Nash thought in his heart as he held and massaged his numb finger.

He could vividly remember how he mined in one of the newly opened caves on Planet Zero and how he struck a Thunder Icecopper ore out of pure coincidence, sending himself almost right into dear death’s embrace!

But because he struck only a small portion of the ore, he was luckily able to avoid getting electrified and froze to death at the same time!

‘To think they would use and waste such a precious ore’s potential to something like this…’ Nash shook his head for a brief moment before he slumped down slowly to the ground, supporting his body against the cold walls behind his back.

Sheer silence filled the cold cell which brought a sense of loneliness, but to someone like Nash who was used to such a thing thanks for spending almost his entire life in dark caves, it didn’t make him feel depressed nor lonely. No, instead it made him feel even more relaxed and put his mind at ease!

‘I can’t even use my blessing and bloodline. How unfortunate… Only if I would have my Sky Sealing Nee-, wait a minute!’

Nash’s eyes widened upon a sudden realization and quickly put his hand into his pocket and pulled out a small and thin needle. Instantly, his face bloomed a wide grin, and almost failed to resist the urge to let out a maniac laugh.

‘That fool. To think he won’t even take the trouble to check my pocket. ‘ Nash thought with increasing joy, but soon calmed down and put the needle back into his pocket.

Although he was happy and excited to use it on himself, he knew that would be a rash decision. First, he had to wait until his Domination Art finally finished its advancement while also thinking of a perfect plan that could help him escape from this spaceship without getting caught.

He didn’t know how far Planet Lark was and how much time it was needed before they reached it, but he could only wait patiently and pray quietly that it won’t take a long time.

‘I can only leave this to fate then.’ Nash crossed his legs and was ready to meditate, but soon felt as someone approached his cell.

‘Who is that? Amael?’ Nash quickly calmed his fast heartbeat and put on an indifferent facade to hide his excitement, but when he saw who the individual was, his eyes widened and his jaw dropped to his knees.

“A-Amy?!?”

Raven hair, milk smooth white skin, shining silver eyes, and posture that was somewhat arrogant and indifferent but at the same time was confident. The one that appeared before his cell was none other but Amy!

But how? Wasn’t he currently inside a huge spaceship? How did she get here? She should be with his uncle, escaping from this planet as far as they could! So why?

Nash watched stupefied as Amy looked into the cell with squinted eyes, and when she saw his figure her pretty silver eyes lit up like moons at the night sky!

“You are alive!” Amy said with great excitement and extended her arms toward the bars.

When Nash saw this he quickly snapped out of his daze and said, “Don’t touch it! It’s Thunder Icecopper!”

Amy immidieatly pulled her fingers back and looked at the silver iron in front of her with slightly widened eyes.

She was not stupid. She too knew way too well just what kind of ore the Thunder Icecopper was, hence her pretty face turned slightly pale when she realized the consequences that could have occurred with her if she grabbed it.

In contrast to Nash, she didn’t temper her body with her Legacy nor did she have ways to resist its lightning and frost attributes. She was just a mere mortal, thus she could have easily died just now.

“T-Thank you…” Amy blushed slightly as she said those words but quickly regained her composure and asked, “Are you feeling okay? There is blood on your face and all over your clothing.”

Blood? Nash touched his face and looked at his hand, only to see dried blood on his fingers. It must have been his blood when Amael hit him. He didn’t notice it at all.

Shaking his head, Nash stood up and walked closer to Amy, and with a serious and somewhat angry face, asked quietly, “You shouldn’t be here! This place is dangerous! No, more importantly, how did you even get here?”

Amy was not flustered by Nash’s words and intimidated aura nor did she feel anger upon seeing him ignoring her previous question. Instead, she showed a proud smile and said, “I knew you would end up like this, hence why I decided to sneak into the spaceship while you fought with that crimson prince!”

Nash didn’t know whether he should laugh or cry. Did she really have so little fate in him?

But wait, crimson prince? Oh, she must be talking about Amael. Nash realized quickly, however, still frowned and asked, “Don’t you think it was just way too risky? What if they notice you and kill you? You are just too reckless, you should have escaped with my uncle instead!”

Amy’s smile vanished in a blink and sneered coldly, “With that trash? I would instead get myself killed than escape with him where he is the leader.”

Nash frowned deeply when he heard Amy’s words, but before he could have said anything Amy quickly added, “Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t say those words to make you angry. It’s just if you would know his true nature and the things he had done you would understand me.”

“What do you mean by that?” Nash raised a brow. He wanted to know why everyone seemed to hate his uncle, who was like a kind old man with him and it seemed he would get his answer now.

But he was disappointed quickly as Amy just shook her head and said, “It is not the right time to chit chat. We need to get going. I heard they plan on sending another spaceship after your uncle and the rest. If we do it quickly, we can sneak up on it and escape!”

When Nash heard this a light flashed in his eyes and asked, “How much time do we have?”

“About ten minutes,” Amy replied.

10 minutes? Nash touched his chin and showed a troubled complexion. 10 minutes were definitely not a lot, especially not when he still had to get his Soul Breaker back from Amael.

Amy watched silently as Nash’s face became slightly disturbed, but quickly realized his problem and said, “If you are worried about your weapon, it is right there”

“Huh?” Nash followed Amy’s finger and found with surprise that at the very far right, an emerald weapon was visibly placed against the wall.

It was his Soul Breaker!

But how? Didn’t Amael take it away with him? Is he really that stupid to leave the enemy’s weapon close to his cell? No, that must not be the case. But then what?

“I don’t know why, but I was able to see that crimson prince struggling to carry your weapon the further away he went from your cell. He even used some kind of strange glowing power, but even then failed to take it away with him, hence why he decided to leave it there.” Amy explained with a casual shrug.

So that is why! Nash now understood everything and couldn’t help but show a subtle smile. It seemed Ancient Treasures had more usage than he initially believed.

‘Now then I only have to find a way out of here.’ Nash thought and raised his hand to scratch his head, but just as he did his fingers got hold of something. It was his earring to be more specific.

Then, he shifted his gaze at the bars in front of him and noticed as there was a keyhole in one of the bars outside. Although it was small, it was definitely a keyhole.

“Yeah, that could work,” Nash murmured and without hesitation took the earring down and carefully handed it over to Amy through the gaps between the bars.

“Put this before the keyhole over there.” Nash pointed at the keyhole.

Amy didn’t quite understand why but still did as she was told. Grabbing hold of the small emerald earring, Amy placed it before the keyhole.

“And now what?” Amy asked slightly after.

“Nothing, just keep it there,” Nash said and closed his eyes.

Although he couldn’t control his essence in his body nor was he able to use his blessing and bloodline, it didn’t mean he was unable to use his treasures. They were not part of his body, hence using them should pose no problem at all.

And just as he thought about this, the earring in Amy’s hand began to change shape, and even before he could have thought a single thing…

Click!

Amy watched with surprise as the bars now opened completely, and with a casual smile on his face, Nash walked out.

“Let’s get out of here, shall we?”

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