Pandora Unchained: A Cultivation Progression Fantasy by Patrick Laplante

Author:Patrick Laplante [Laplante, Patrick]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aethon Books
Published: 2024-09-03T00:00:00+00:00

49

THE BATTLE AT THE TEMPLE

With the addition of Haster and Barbara’s teams, their speed through the labyrinth increased severalfold. They encountered four groups of demonic creatures that took a total of a minute each to dispatch before arriving at a different entrance to the Minotaur’s residence.

“I hear sounds of battle,” said Gareth as they approached the temple-like structure. “Sounds of steel and magic and bows.”

“Looks like someone made it here before us,” said Stephan. “Let’s see exactly who we’re up against before making a decision.”

The entrance led to the side of the temple. Tinted glass from where they’d broken out to escape still littered the ground. Not far away, sixteen adventurers were engaged in battle against the mighty Minotaur. “I see Orpheus, Nale, and Mercella’s teams,” said Gareth. “Permission to shoot them in the back?”

“Permission denied,” said Stephan. “We’re better than that.”

“How much better, exactly?” asked Barbara. “Because I’m not fond of any of those teams. Judging by your story earlier, you have cause to hit back at both Orpheus and Nale.”

“There’s a big difference between a frontal clash and stabbing someone in the back,” said Stephan. “Also, they’ll tire the beast out, and we can use the distraction to sneak into the temple. Lawrence?”

“Way ahead of you,” said Lawrence, sprinting towards the temple. He was about to reach the window when he suddenly stopped. “Damn it!” the rogue cursed and picked up a broken shard of glass. He tossed it towards the temple, causing a reaction from a golden shield that now isolated the temple from the rest of the labyrinth.

“You idiot!” cursed Stephan. “You ruined our element of surprise!”

Sorin looked over to the Minotaur and noticed that its bull head was staring straight at them. Orpheus had also noticed them, and their teams were now adjusting their positions in case of potential treachery. In addition, he felt a cold sensation sweep through his body. Their three teams stiffened as sounds of grinding stone drowned out those of the ongoing battle.

“The labyrinth!” said Gareth. “It’s shifting!”

“Thank you very much for pointing out the obvious,” said Stephan. “Everyone, prepare for battle!”

The grinding sounds only lasted thirty seconds, but they were immediately followed up by bestial roars from the same passageways. Demons began pouring out from all eight entrances to the center of the labyrinth.

“Defensive formation!” Barbara called out. Her team members immediately adjusted their positions.

“Get ready to cut a wedge towards the boss,” Haster commanded his team. Then, to Sorin’s surprise, he pulled out a large waterskin and took a deep drink.

Wine? thought Sorin as he pulled out his dagger and summoned a handful of poison needles. He then carefully inspected the eight different varieties of demons that emerged all at once. There were lizards and serpents and all manner of furred animals. There was even a group of cyclopes like the ones they’d killed earlier.

“Steady!” shouted Stephan as he assumed his bear form and received the charge of a group of demonic boars. “Their numbers are great, but their strengths are weak.

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