Chapter 1023: Cause of Misfortune

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Angor could sense the hot breaths released from the dragons head.

The monster had already canceled its aura. But this didnt help Angor feel any better as he felt his entire body going numb in fear. He watched Toby being dragged away from him but could not do anything.

Leaveleave him be!

Squeezing these few words through his chattering teeth almost drained all his remaining stamina.

The dragon only lifted Toby closer to inspect him, without minding Angors protest. Apart from violent hunger and confusion, those crimson eyes were beginning to show something elseeagerness, remembrance, and unconcealed disgust.

The little thing carrieth its scent but is not it, nor its infant. It dost contain its emotions within its form A life weaved by human hands, I wonder?

Angor could actually understand these cryptic words. He had heard it from Greya that Toby was cooked out of the remaining body parts of a powerful monster that contained the monsters emotions.

If this unknown monster originated from the Abyss Plane, it would explain why Toby enjoyed roaming around this place so much and even claimed that it felt like home.

The dragon must have recognized something in Toby, which was probably the legendary monster from which Toby was born.

No This little one is the child of nature. Its birth was not forged or manipulated by foreign force Or was it? the dragon muttered as it shook its large head. Fine. That old abomination loved leaving tricks and traps behind. I shall not meddle with any of its accursed palavers.

The gentle wind power around Toby disappeared, releasing him from control.

Seeing this, Angor gathered his strength to take a step forward and caught Toby in his hand.

Pathetic human, have you no idea what this little one is? the dragon asked a question while giving Angor a curious look.

*Gasp* Hes Toby

So, Toby is its name for the present? How unamusing. Do you know its true name, human?

He is Toby. I dont know or care otherwise.

The dragon didnt seem to mind Angors att.i.tude. Do you plan to keep it with you, human?

Angor said his answer by s.h.i.+elding Toby closer, in both hands.

Ha. The dragon raised its head higher and gazed into an unknown direction.

Angor could no longer feel the dangerous killing intent haunting him. The creature still looked displeased. Mad, even. But thankfully, such enmity was not directed at him.

The dragons powerful gaze penetrated great distances and obstacles until it saw a human figure motionlessly waiting at the bottom of a dead sea.

*Snort* Just so. I was awoken by that. Not a surprise. Not at all

It turned its head around to look at Angor again.

Human, you will keep holding onto this little one?

Hearing the same question twice, Angor slowly nodded.

Will you change your mind if Say, if I tell you that, what youre carrying in your hand right now, is the root that drew an unpleasant drove of demons to the Lightless Mountain?

Toby attracted all those demons to us?? Angor didnt look convinced. Toby? How?

You are clueless of the curse inflicted by a Pilgrim of Misfortune?

Toby has the curse??

Angor believed these words because the dragon probably didnt have a reason to tell such a lie. This explained everything that bothered him and Sunders since the beginning of their journey. The unexpected monsters in the Shaded Cave, the endless demon a.s.saults after they departed from the Overwatch Base, and the inter-plane tunnel failed twice in succession.

I shall ask again, ignorant worm. Knowing the curse, do you still wish to keep this one with you?

Angor felt the commanding force of the dragon relentlessly booming in his head and held Toby even closer out of instinct. He would not give Toby up for any reason. They were partners who saved each others lives multiple times. It would take more than a deadly curse to separate them.

Then I shall wish you good luck, even though your luck will only haunt you as rotten misery from this momentous point

The dragon gave Angor one last thoughtful look and flew away.

As a dominating monster in the Abyss Plane, the dragon found it unnecessary to kill an insignificant human for no apparent reason. The curse on Toby might have drawn it to Angor, but once it discovered the cause of the unpleasant appeal, it would not see its own actions being controlled by the curse.

Lucky for Angor, the curse on Toby somehow lured a monster way too powerful for the curse to fully control. Suppose it was Manjimania who found him today, he would not be so lucky.

The Abyssal Dragon, on the other hand, couldnt care less about Angors survival. Though it did choose to spare Angors life after it saw Angor cheris.h.i.+ng the little one so much.

That old abomination could have left a p.a.w.n in this world for a good reason It will be for the best if I stay away.

Meanwhile, Angor was greatly relieved when he didnt have to unleash the hidden danger inside him.

He more or less knew why the dragon came and left like that, since the curse of a Pilgrim of Misfortune was definitely potent enough to attract it here.

Nevertheless, he didnt die, and that mattered.

Just

He looked at Toby, who was still sleeping peacefully in his pocket as if nothing had happened.

He wouldnt try figuring out how Toby gained the curse because finding the cause wouldnt help with anything now. He must think of a way to keep both of them safe.

Remaining in the Abyss was absolutely a bad choice. A random half-demon should be enough to catch him off guard and kill him for good. Since that dragon came, he would soon expect more monsters coming his way.

And unlike the dragon, demons probably wouldnt worry about why they wanted him dead so much.

How to stay alive?

No one could answer him. Sunders was unlikely to return when the tunnel was gone. Toby didnt seem to be waking up any time soon. He only had himself.

Well, unless

Great dragon. Is there a way to lift the curse from Toby? he called loudly toward the dragons back, before it fully disappeared from his view.

Of course he didnt want to get the terrible creatures attention again if he had other choices, which he did not have.

Staying here alone as a helpless apprentice was sure death. He wanted to take the only other chance that might change his situation, even though it looked extremely risky.

Hearing his voice, the dragon slowly turned its head back. You wouldst ask me questions, human? Your bravery is commendable.