Scorched Earth: An Isekai Adventure (Pygilist Book 1) by Harish R. Bharadwaj

Author:Harish R. Bharadwaj [Bharadwaj, Harish R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Timeless Wind Publishing
Published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

The First Trial

Dracolan K’Wul, King of Tava, did not dally and began his speech.

“Voyagers, patrons, advisors—welcome,” he started after he sat down on the gaudy chair reserved for him. The teenager was wearing regal purple robes with golden accents. The crown sitting atop his head was the same blur of colors as Byrone’s Boon. The only static colors in the crown were the gemstones. Oddly enough, the crown jewel resembled an eye.

“We are all gathered here to send off our courageous voyagers into the treacherous dungeon. We wish we could aid their endeavors further. Alas, our hands are tied. The dungeon prohibits any interlopers. Only those marked by the vile contraption can breach its borders. Fortunately, all hope is not lost. With immense pride, I am pleased to declare that this century’s challenge is the one that we are best prepared for.

“Tava has always been a land of innovation. With help from the voyagers of years past, we have endeavored to integrate technologies of other worlds and prevail in the face of adversity. The supply containers you carry have a storage capacity hitherto unseen. The weapons you wield, and the armor you don, have all been designed with efficiency and finesse that surpass everything that has come before. Of course, you also wield the unparalleled artifacts crafted by my great ancestor…”

Parth began to zone out as the teen king droned on in flowery language, telling them things they already knew.

The talk of valor, strength, and innovation seemed excessively rehearsed. It didn’t really suit the king.

It sounded fake.

Parth knew about the tragic circumstances behind Dracolan’s early rise to the throne. He could empathize to some extent. He too had lost his parents on the cusp of adulthood. Of course, immediately being saddled with the responsibility of an entire continent was not something he understood.

Regardless, the king’s inexperience showed. There were no flaws in his diction. No real fault with the speech, either. The thing he lacked was conviction.

Despite this, thunderous applause graced the end of the speech. He was the king, after all. Subsequently, he vacated the dais and walked alongside his armed guard into the top box. A prime vantage point for watching people disappear inside a spatial anomaly.

Once everything settled down, the announcer’s voice blared over the speaker.

“Voyagers, please gather in front of the stage.”

As Parth and his team got up, Lord Kach stood and cleared his throat.

“We will meet in a week. You are not allowed to perish. None of you are,” he said solemnly as he locked eyes with each one of them and shook their hands.

“What he said,” Celeste stated in a similar tone, pulling everyone into a group hug. “Come back safely. You’ll rock this dungeon.”

“You bet,” Parth said as walked towards the huge space cleared in front of the stage.

“See you in a week,” Moira said stoically, following after Parth.

“God willing…” Kwame whispered as he joined his teammates on their trek to the launching space.

It took a couple of minutes for all the teams to say their goodbyes and gather in front of the massive artifact.

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