Chapter 281:
Without paying attention to the consequences of her actions, Freya raised her palm and raised an eyebrow.
"To think that Energy Particles can still be gathered here. It seems that the black-and-white world created by Klein is not just a simple illusion."
As she pondered over some matters, she quickly walked up to the wooden cabin.
The black crows, after their initial chaotic cawing, obediently perched on a large tree in front of the cabin, while Crimson's eyes were fixed on the black hole created by the explosion in the cabin.
Freya noticed the strange behavior of the Hell Ravens and gently leaned forward to look into the black hole.
The depth of the black hole seemed considerable, but it faintly revealed white reflective ripples, as if there were sounds of flowing water inside.
Observing the anomaly of the black hole, Freya's azure eyes narrowed slightly.
She extended her hand and lightly pointed at the black hole.
'Swish!'
A slender Azure Thread shot out from between her fingers and pierced fiercely into the depths of the black hole.
'Tear!!'
A sound reminiscent of painful cutting echoed from deep within the black hole, causing the exposed white reflective ripples to scatter momentarily before slowly gathering again.
"It seems there are no issues here," Freya mused lightly.
However, just as she was about to turn and leave, a faint sound of flowing water suddenly emerged from within the black hole.
The sound of flowing water was originally very faint, almost inaudible if one wasn't paying attention.
Freya stopped in her tracks and listened carefully.
"Swish swish swish"
The sound of the water was rhythmic, as if it were splashing against something, and there was nothing unusual about it.
However, as she continued to listen, Freya gradually furrowed her brows.
Because within the flowing sound, there were slowly mixed in some chaotic noises.
"Swish, I found something to eat."
"What is this?"
Hearing the chaotic noise, Freya's expression changed slightly, and then she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her right eye.
Before she could react, she saw a flash before her eyes as a gray bug jumped directly out from her eye.
Covering her eyes, Freya instinctively took a few steps back, warily watching the Gray Bug.
The bug's body was long and slender, about half a meter in length. At the top of the bug, it split into two forks that swayed from side to side.
It was hard to imagine that such a long bug had actually crawled out of her eye.
"The traces of the Dream Eater are in the Summon."
Seeing the insect's face turn unusually cold, Freya slowly released her hand from covering her right eye, and two Azure Symbols gradually appeared in her bright blue eyes.
The Rune Array began to rotate slowly. A faint sense of danger emanated from her.
"Die!"
She reached out, and a light Azure Cross Greatsword materialized in her hand, which she then swung fiercely at the insect.
Bang!!!
The Black Soil was instantly sliced open, as if a terrifying beast had clawed at it, leaving three deep marks.
The Gray Bug was also cut into three pieces by Freya's attack, writhing on the ground but still not dead.
"Hmph! Since you're still alive, how about this!"
Freya flicked her empty left hand lightly, and a strand of Black Flame precisely attached itself to the three segments of the gray bug, which then exploded with a whoosh!
The rising intense heat distorted the air in front of her. The ground crackled softly as it was scorched.
After multiple modifications, the Ashfire had completely transformed from its original Basic Model under Freya's changes.
If it weren't for its characteristic of burning continuously as long as there was mental energy, the name 'Ashfire' would no longer be suitable.
Freya looked down at the Gray Bug as it gradually changed color under the burning black flames. It twisted and soon turned into a pile of black powder on the ground.
"Indeed, in this place, this creature can be attacked."
As Freya kicked away the powder on the ground, the sound of flowing water from the black hole returned to normal.
Although Freya had erased the traces in her eyes, she showed no sign of relaxation.
The appearance of those traces might have been sensed by the Dream Eater, and the strange noises in the water indicated that something was about to arrive.
Freya glanced at the large tree filled with Hell Ravens before quickly turning away and leaving.
Not long after she departed, some white liquid slowly overflowed from the previously calm black hole.
The Hell Ravens perched on the branches noticed that the liquid suddenly became agitated.
With a splash, a Blonde Twin-Tailed Girl emerged from the white liquid, supporting herself on the edge of the black hole.
Then, with a pop, she fully climbed out, white liquid slowly dripping from her delicate body and forming a circular puddle on the ground.
She gently wiped her face with her hands, revealing her cute features. As her white pupils turned, she immediately noticed the numerous Hell Ravens in the tree.
Suddenly, she grinned, showing her neat white teeth.
"Hehe."
Five minutes later, amidst the scattered black feathers, a girl in a black dress glanced in Freya's direction with a sweet smile and began to hop joyfully toward her.
As she swiftly distanced herself from the black hole, a sudden chill ran through Freya's heart.
An unusual feeling surged within her.
She slightly turned her head and noticed that the gray sky in the distance had inexplicably filled with a patch of pitch-black clouds.
The clouds twisted and changed continuously, but no matter how they shifted, it felt as if a black eye was fixated on her.
This made Freya's expression grow slightly cold.
She chose not to look any longer and turned her head to accelerate once more.
"I need to find a suitable place to settle down."
Twenty minutes later.
In Freya's line of sight, amidst the endless black grassland, a patch of white ground suddenly appeared.
The area was not very large; she could run out of it in just a few steps, yet it contained no impurities at all.
Freya paused for a moment and ran directly toward the white patch.
However, as she got closer, the center of the patch slowly bulged upward, gradually forming a handsome white face.
The face's eyes suddenly opened wide, revealing a pair of enchanting golden pupils. When he saw Freya, he was momentarily taken aback, then immediately displayed a joyful expression.
"Ah, finally seeing a living person, hello friend. I am the Wind Prince of the Snowy Kingdom. I have been sealed here by a demon. Can you help me dig out and take me to my country? If you help me, I will grant you unimaginable treasures."
Before he could finish, Freya stomped down with one foot.
With a loud 'bang', the Face exploded. Crimson goo splattered everywhere.
Ignoring the sticky blood beneath her feet, she looked around and nodded in satisfaction.
"This place is not bad!"
After turning around slightly, she took out several white Rune Stones from behind her and began to carve something.
These items were obtained for free from Glenor; although precious, she felt no regret in using them now.
She just didn't know if these originally real items would count as a consumption in this illusion.
Various items were soon arranged neatly. Freya's eyes narrowed as she slowly placed her palm on the ground, strong mental waves gradually spreading from her hand.
'Buzz'
As the mental waves surged, a large dark blue bird pattern slowly emerged and quickly enveloped the surrounding Rune Stones.
"Chirp!"
When the great bird fully manifested, a clear bird call suddenly echoed from that pattern.
Freya's face turned slightly pale as she took out two vials of blue liquid from her waist pouch. After drinking them, she stood up satisfied.
"Although it was sketched in haste, it seems to have turned out well; at least the effectiveness shouldn't differ much from before. Now, all that's left is to wait."
The restorative potion was slowly taking effect as Freya pointed to the ground beside the open space.
The white ground quickly bulged up, rapidly forming a white High-Back Chair.
Freya sat down and carefully checked her equipment to see if there were any omissions or losses.
After a while, as she meticulously wiped a dark blue spike behind her, a nimble figure gradually appeared in the pitch-black grassland.
The appearance of the figure made Freya immediately lift her head, and that strange feeling resurfaced in her mind.
The surrounding space seemed to gradually sink with the movement of the figure, as if something was being repelled.
Gradually, as the distance closed, Freya could finally see the figure clearly.
"Oh? It's actually a girl? So, this must be the Dream Eater?"
The changes in this black-and-white world immediately revealed the identity of the cute girl before her.
Freya narrowed her eyes slightly, stood up from the chair, and gently raised her palm towards the girl's figure.
"Azure Bird!"
Like a soft whisper, a burst of Azure Flame ignited behind her.
A beautiful giant bird with dark blue-black feathers spread its wings and appeared amidst the flames.
Its ruby-like eyes fixed on the girl with Freya's palm, emanating a strong sense of danger.
"Go, kill her for me!"
With a wave of Freya's hand, the Azure Bird flapped its wings, unleashing a large expanse of Azure flames as it soared toward the girl.
"Chirp!"
The piercing birdcall seemed to carry a mental disturbance, causing the girl, who had been walking, to suddenly stop in her tracks. Immediately after, the Azure Bird crashed into her.
'Boom!!!'
A massive surge of Azure flames erupted, and the exploding black ground formed a swirling black vortex that churned continuously.
Freya frowned slightly as she observed the aftermath of the Azure Bird's attack.
This was the strongest Rune Array she had acquired in the Rune Department for internal attacks, with damage comparable to that of a Second-Level Wizard's spells. It was also one of her trump cards since joining the Crimson Eagle.
"Wait, something's not right!"
Suddenly, her expression changed as she quickly fled from her previous position.
'Swish!!'
A faint sound echoed as a slender Black Spike shot up from where Freya had just stood.
The spike gleamed with a metallic black sheen, radiating an eerie chill.
"Underground!"
Looking at the sharp spikes, Freya quickly grabbed a handful of black seeds from her waist pouch and scattered them around while rapidly chanting the Segmenting Spell.
'Creak, creak!'
A green flash swept over the seeds, and immediately, brown vines began to grow rapidly, then burrowed fiercely into the ground under Freya's control.
The dense vines rolled restlessly in the soil, causing the earth to tremble and surge.
After nurturing the vines, Freya quickly took off running, pulling with her right hand.
An Azure Longbow materialized directly in her grasp.
'Thud!'
The writhing vines suddenly halted, and then a massive chunk of the trembling ground abruptly heaved upward!
A head with twin ponytails appeared, but the body was a terrifying creature exposed with countless black spikes.
This creature stood over five meters tall, with numerous spikes on its body each about the same size as Freya, and her reflection was visible in its white pupils.
At that moment, this monster spoke in a childish voice, enunciating each word clearly.
"Find the Heritage Thief to devour."
"Intelligent?" Hearing its language, Freya was slightly taken aback.
This was clearly not the image of the Dream Eater that Klein had described. She had only learned about this creature through Klein's introduction; she had never actually seen or heard of it before.
Just as she was lost in thought, the creature suddenly charged forward like a giant beast, countless sharp spikes shooting out from its body, all aimed at Freya.
"Damn it!"
Seeing the Black Spikes in the air blocking out the sun, she quickly raised her Azure Longbow.
Three slender Azure arrows rapidly materialized, then she released them.
'Shoo, shoo, shoo!'
The three arrows instantly flew toward the spikes.
Not paying attention to the power of the arrows, Freya dispelled her Longbow and quickly murmured an incantation while pulling with her left hand.
Five Azure Thin Lines fiercely sliced toward the creature's body.
'Bang, bang, bang!'
After completing these actions, the sound of three arrows exploding echoed through the air.
The black spikes immediately turned into a cloud of Black Ash and quickly dispersed in the explosion.
However, the five Thin Lines that Freya unleashed only made a 'clang' sound upon striking the creature, leaving behind five shallow white marks.
This made Freya feel a sense of dread. She swiftly moved her body to evade the numerous spikes above and around her.
The monster looked at the white mark carved into its body, tilted its cute girl's head, and touched the mark with the spikes on its body.
Then, it revealed a strange smile.
"Hehe."
Suddenly, its body charged towards Freya at a speed completely beyond her expectations.
"Hmph!"
Knowing she couldn't dodge, a fierce look appeared in Freya's eyes as she grabbed with both hands.
Two Azure Giant Swords materialized in her grasp, and she rushed towards the monster at high speed.
'Bang!!!'
The two collided violently, sending countless Azure sparks flying.
Freya's giant sword was firmly embedded in the cute face of the monster, while its spikes pierced through her abdomen and back.
Blood slowly flowed from the penetrating wounds. (To be continued)
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