The Arcane Guardians Chapter 71: Chapter 66: A Cautious Hero

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Felix spent the next few minutes as a marble bouncing around in some kind of container. Whatever carried him— he was pretty sure it was the cyborg— was moving at a very high speed, considering the amount of G-forces he was feeling. He would’ve already thrown up if it wasn’t for the fact that he was an inanimate object. Fortunately, the crazy rollercoaster ride stopped soon enough, and he found himself tossed into the air. With a small puff of arcane smoke, the man regained his corporeal form as his feet touched the ground. Felix patted imaginary dust from his clothes while marvelling at his surroundings. The darkness was a pleasant contrast to the shimmering city earlier. Felix was never a fan of underground caves, but this one offered a well-needed respite from the choking neon lights on the land above. Specks of bluish-white crystals glittered on the rocky walls, casting a comfortable glow onto quaint, squarish houses lining up neatly on the naturally formed walkways. Even further down were small orange glows, which were presumably part of some bazaar. Felix tried to walk towards it but knocked into something invisible instead. He put his hand forward testily, feeling the slightly rumbling force field push back against it. “Well, well. Looks like we’ve caught the attention of the notorious Iron Angel.” Orpheus’ voice drifted to Felix’s ears. “To what do we owe the pleasure?” Felix looked around. Orpheus and Marcia were both safe, thankfully, although they were also trapped in this invisible prison like him. The cyborg turned slowly. Felix’s psychic senses sparked, but he ignored it. Something about this thing’s demeanour seemed familiar. Iron Angel lifted a metallic hand to the side of his head and pressed a button. His helmet retracted from his face. Felix flinched visibly this time, taking a huge step backwards. “Titus Angelo…” he breathed as the traumatic memories of his sister’s kidnapper surged through his mind like water from a broken dam. He stole a glance at Marcia, who was also looking positively mortified with recognition. Titus Angelo looked like he was in his early forties, although his hair remained as green as ever. Half of his body was made of sleek metal, including his face, which featured a frankly cool-looking green glow in place of his right eye. The other half was hidden behind a thicker armour, but Felix could sense living flesh behind it. “Not another word from you, Grand Necromancer.” Titus’ narrow left eye shifted to Orpheus. “I’m only here for these two.” Orpheus stepped in front of Felix. “Slow down there, Mister Vigilante.” The smile on his face faded. “The law may not be able to do anything to you, but it doesn’t mean I can’t. These two are out of our jurisdiction, but technically, you just kidnapped a government official as well. Don’t push your luck.” Felix could sense the magic in the air beginning to swirl around Orpheus’ staff. Titus must have noticed it as well because the remaining armour on his left side also retracted away. “I have already shown you respect by bringing you along with your quarry,” the cyborg replied coldly. “Worry not, I have no intention of slaughtering them, if they cooperate.” “What do you want, Angelo?” Felix snapped before he could stop himself. “No. What do you want with our world?” Titus shot back. “Why are you here? How are you here?” “Why’re you so nervous?” Marcia stepped forward. “Did something wrong?” Armour burst around Titus as he stepped forward threateningly. Felix stared at him, silently daring him to make the first move. “I’ve done plenty, girl.” The cyborg’s voice dropped to a raspy whisper. “But him —” He jabbed an aggressive finger at Felix without looking. “—He’s done a hundred times more than I ever will.” “You don’t know me.” Felix folded his arms. “So don’t judge me. You’re plenty bad yourself in my world. Kidnapping children, syphoning their Meta essence… You have no idea. Don’t act like you know what I’m going to do.” “So tell me, then.” Titus s