shuhaige
Chapter 72
…
After good 30 minutes of being scorched in the flames, the pillars went back in and another two blue pillars rose up from the platform and launched water at her, quenching the fire. Smoke lingered for another five minutes before the wind blew it away. She, now in her wolf form, managed to rise and let out an aggrieved howl that sounded ten times more impressive than an Alpha’s.
Her wolf size had increased. She was now bigger than an Alpha wolf and the lower part of her nine new, meter-long tails, her ears and paws had turned red. Her eyes had turned a pearl river grey and the rest of her fur was pearl white and made one want to touch it as it sparkled.
Lavana walked out of the platform and started running around the island. This was what she did subconsciously like this was the right thing to do. Her speed indeed was 7 times faster than an Alpha’s and she bet she was stronger than an Alpha now. Ha, she even had a better ranking. She was an Olmpha. Pamela, who awakened 20 minutes ago, was the one encouraging Lavana while the fire roasted her earlier.
Olmphas seldom appear in werewolves. But when they do, even the entire werewolf council have no choice but to bow their heads! Even if she had two tails, no Alpha can intimidate her and now she had nine. Olmphas are said to have carried a boon from the moon goddess herself and their powers are something that makes one’s knees quaver.
The good part is, she can still show her smaller one-tailed wolf form to others when needed. Only when she deems it crucial, will she show this majestic form. Who was the first person she wanted to show this current look to? Phoenix’s face suddenly appeared in her mind. He was her mate after all. He deserved to know but she won’t tell him yet. Until he appeases her. Hmph! She’d rather just show Beatrix.
How was the little one doing now? Earlier, when she first arrived at this island, she asked Thora to do something about the blood seal between her and the little one. Since she was experiencing pain, of course, Beatrix would know. She didn’t want her to escape from the palace and use her powers unnecessarily.
Thankfully, Thora had a solution and cut off the blood seal between the two of them. The little one would not feel anything and would think she was fine or maybe Phoenix was now with her. She internally sighed. Whether there was the blood seal or not she and the little one are still sworn sis plus they were in-laws too. It’s best Beatrix doesn’t find out about this and it’s good for her even. She wouldn’t want Beatrix to be constantly worried about her.
Oceana at this point had awakened.
“You need to work on your voice. You are a disgrace to the siren race.”
“Eh?” Lavana asked in shock. This was the first thing her mermaid spirit said to her upon awakening from her slumber?
“Girl, you can’t sing at all.” Oceana continued.
“If I’m a siren, shouldn’t I have a nice voice from day one?”
Oceana sighed. “It’s not something a spirit can give. You need to have some talent first then the spirit will do their best to enhance the voice to the highest degree possible so it can enchant people. But you, I’m helpless with your voice. What is there to enhance?”
“Oceana, I talk very well with a nice voice. Why is my singing voice not good then? I recall when I was younger my mum praised me for having a good voice. Why can’t I sing?” she asked while thinking. All those years she wasted in that Ralton pack, she cried a lot and barely talked. That could be the reason.
She wore a casual look and added: “Forget it, a nice voice won’t take me anywhere. Power is what people respect. They can only praise an enchanting voice.” Lavana said this to comfort herself.
“Listen to yourself, girl. Who told you a siren’s voice has just the purpose of enchanting people? It’s a weapon too!”
“Oh. It’s good at sending cupid arrows to everyone who hears it?” she asked.
“It’s able to mess with someone’s mind. It can make them go crazy. At such a state, any words you tell them to do, their body will obey against their will.”
“Oh,” Lavana nodded her head in understanding. “So that’s the use of Siren’s voice.”
“Well, the rest of your siren powers will come to you after the final merging. If your voice slightly improves after that, then I’ll do my best to make it better.”
“No, don’t worry. I don’t need it.”
“Don’t eat your words later,” Oceana said with arrogance.
“If I do, I can count on you to help me,” Lavana replied with a small smile.
She shifted back to her human form and Oceana told her to get into the water. So she ran to the shore of the island and once more saw the boiling water.
“Oceana, you want me to get into this?”
“Jump in, my friend. You already survived being roasted by fire for over 40 minutes and you’re afraid of some boiling water?” Oceana scolded.NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.
“This water can turn any living thing into boiled meat!”
“The fire should have made you roasted meat but it didn’t. Don’t make excuses again.”
Lavana sighed in defeat and jumped into the water. Unexpectedly, the water did not hurt her skin. In fact, she only felt it was warm. She became puzzled.
“Oceana, I don’t understand this.”
“The water is indeed boiling hot and can kill anything thrown into it, but your body has been refined by the fire so it’s like an itch to you.”
“Oh,” Lavana nodded in understanding.
“Now you’re underwater and still in your human form. I need you to reach the bottom of this sea and find the cave that leads to the island. Don’t worry, there are only 13 caves for you to choose from.”
Lavana’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“13 caves?” she exclaimed.
“Well, you have just one chance. Whichever one you choose will determine to what extent the merging will be and of course, a few sea monsters will motivate you if you make the wrong choice.”
“Sea monsters?”
“The type never seen nor recorded in books.”
“What if I make the right choice?”
“They’ll still motivate you. The only difference is that 12 of these caves don’t lead back to the platform on the island. Only one does. I’ll give you a hint. The one that looks the most dangerous.” Alright, I’m retreating to slumber.” Oceana’s voice faded.