Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

The group went silent for a while wondering what they could do…. Nothing came to mind to fight the dragons and protect their land. At that moment, they realized how much they relied on Rain for battle tactics and solutions to many things. Thanks to that, they didn't have any idea what they should do against the dragons.@@novelbin@@

"We have to make our choice soon," Branden said. "The magic people and the beast people won't be able to hold their own forever. We also can't force everyone to follow the plan."

"We will have to split up and spread the news," Esmeralda said. "Everyone will have to make their minds in less than three days and prepare to move, but we need to decide if we are going to ask the demi humans for shelter or if we are going to hide somewhere else."

"You are the queen, you have to decide for those who aren't willing or can't fight to defend themselves," Rain said.

"What do you think our best option is?" Esmeralda asked.

"... My kids are going to stay there as well, so I am not going to risk letting them become slaves…" Rain replied after he crossed his eyes. "Living in an underground shelter isn't the best thing in the world, but they can survive and try to obtain the strength that they need to fight if they want in the future to accomplish something that I couldn't."

"Hey… don't talk like this is the end," Terra said while showing a nervous smile.

"Sorry, that wasn't my intention," Rain said. "Naturally, I want to head there too when I notice that we will be in danger and I will bring back everyone with me no matter what. Still, the important thing here is to try to protect the future of humans no matter what."

"In that case, you should look for a place that we can hide," Esmeralda said. "We also need to talk with the sea folk and made them learn about our choice."

"I will deal with that," Rain declared.

Rain braced himself for the conversation with Seadrei, fully anticipating that their exchange might escalate into a fight. He knew that his words, expressing his doubts and concerns about protection, would likely stir a strong reaction from Seadrei.

The anticipation of conflict simmered within him, knowing that his admission might incite Seadrei's rage, especially if it implied an inability to safeguard Rain's wives and their children.

Rain steeled himself for the potential fallout, realizing that his words might provoke Seadrei's anger and frustration. He understood that Seadrei might interpret his concerns as a lack of confidence in Seadrei's abilities to protect their loved ones as well.

Despite the impending clash, Rain recognized that this possible fight had a deeper significance. He knew that Seadrei's confidence in safeguarding their families was directly linked to his strength.

The prospect of a fight between them, while daunting, also represented an unspoken understanding: if Rain lacked confidence in himself, Seadrei would struggle to maintain his own sense of assurance if he doesn't wing against him.

"Everyone should work on that while I am away. I am counting on you," Rain said. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire

Everyone nodded and then Rain left the capital using the underground tunnels as fast as possible… while he was moving, Rain wondered how he could talk with his children about that. The last thing that he wanted was to not pass the necessary confidence and protection to his family… but he had to be realistic.

"It is time to do that… even if it is risky," Rain thought while forging a new ring with a gem. "I am not sure if this will work, but it is the only thing that I can do to give them the chance of a proper future."

Rain forged a ring with a special effect… it consumed all of his mana and it was still consuming more mana after it was completed, so it seemed that the result was what he wanted. At the same time, he had another idea… if things comes to the worst… he could also create a ring that would mimic the self destruction skill of the dragons.

With enough mana, he would be able to take down a bunch of them and make sure that they will lose a lot of their forces for quite a while… the only problem was the fact that a ring of that much power would be Rain's demise and his first plan would fail as well.

"... I have to choose between betting on a better future that won't be created by me and a future that can be forged with my sacrifice," Rain thought and then gulped. "... This is bad… it doesn't look like I am as selfless as I thought that I was…"

Rain found himself caught in the suffocating and cold grip of anxiety, a relentless tide of unease that swept over him, leaving him in a state of profound turmoil. He grappled with a torrent of conflicting thoughts and emotions, each one tugging at him relentlessly…

The weight of indecision bore down on Rain, his thoughts spinning in endless circles as he grappled with the two choices that he had. Each possible path seemed fraught with its own risks and consequences, leaving him paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision.

His chest felt tight, constricted by the grip of anxiety, as his mind raced through countless scenarios, trying to forecast the outcomes of each potential choice.

Rain's heart was racing… he was sweating cold, and he felt like he could pass out at any moment… he thought that he was stronger than that, but it seemed that it wasn't the case. He wanted a better future for his family and friends, but he didn't want to give up on everything that he had obtained…

"Maybe this is like before… but this time, I have too much too lose and I won't have a third chance," Rain thought and then gulped.