The New World: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure by Monsoon117

Author:Monsoon117 [Monsoon117]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aethon Books
Published: 2023-05-08T16:00:00+00:00

29

A Boundless Storm

Torix peered at Kessiah, his gaze dark and menacing. “Are you certain you’re willing to garner enjoyment at my expense? I gave you knowledge of this place for your expertise, but if you are unwilling to help us,” Torix’s eyes flared dark, “I am more than willing to dismiss you.”

Muscles in Kessiah’s neck rippled. “Hey now, you know that’s a bad idea. Calm down, and let’s talk.”

Torix crossed his arms. “Of what, exactly?”

Kessiah spoke to Torix while pointing at me. “Does he know about his friends?”

I raised an eyebrow. “You mean Michael and Kelsey, right? What about them?”

Kessiah propped her weight onto one leg, jutting a hip out. “Oh ho, this is too good. Go ahead and tell him, Torix.”

The lich turned to her, his eyes flaring while clasping his hands around his robe. Torix said. “You’re detestable, you know that?”

Kessiah put her hands on her hips. “Only when I’m dealing with you. Now tell him.”

Curiosity spread over my face, and I waited on Torix. The necromancer turned toward me, and he coughed into a hand. “Ahem…well…I do have something to unveil to you. Of that, there is no doubt.”

I tapped my side. “All right. Cool. What is it?”

Torix took a breath. “I… There are factors I know of…and they may change this situation ever so slightly.”

I crossed my arms. “Like what?”

Torix raised his palms. “Hm… How to put this…”

Kessiah glared at Torix. The remnant snapped, “Say it.”

Torix reached out a hand. “Ah…your friends. I know where they are.”

My eyes widened. “You do?”

Torix sighed. “I… Yes.”

I spread out my hands. “Are they safe?”

Torix leaned back. “What? Of course they are. I needed them for collateral. At the time, that is.”

Kessiah smiled at Torix, talking to him. “There’s the lizard man in you coming out. Cold. Emotionless. How’s that make you feel, Daniel? Used? Exploited? Maybe humiliated?”

Torix gave me a look of apprehension, and the necromancer fiddled with his hands. Kessiah leaned forward, expecting some kind of outburst. Instead, I clenched my hands into fists while yelling, “Hell yes. They’re alive.” I swung my arm down, celebrating like I’d won a boxing match. “That’s what I’m talking about. All right.” I smiled at Torix. “Thank you.”

Kessiah’s smile withered into a deep frown. No, more like a grimace. She blinked. “You’re not mad? Not even a little?”

I grimaced back. “What? No. Of course not. Why would I be mad?”

Kessiah’s arms flopped onto her side. “Oh, come on. Torix, your supposed ‘master’ and teacher, has known where your friends are, but he hid them from you so that he could run his experiments. On you. For his gain. Maddening, right?”

I shrugged. “I mean, what was I supposed to expect? Hell, I’m grateful he kept them alive at all.”

Torix pulled his shoulders back, standing taller. “Really? You’ve taken no offense?”

I shook my head. “Nope. Not at all.”

Torix froze for a second before putting his hands on his hips. “Hah. Well then, you heard him. He’s utterly fine with his current position. Of course he would be.

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