Chapter 37 - The consequences

Weeks had passed since Xylon began his practice of reincarnating souls, channeling the power of the celestial garden and while ensuring that each time he upgrades his powers by reincarnating a soul that is more powerful than the previous .

It didn't matter if he was tired or bored, he continued the process non-stop, without any real strategy to aid the humans in their wars. Akuna had warned him that reincarnating souls randomly would have an impact on the people of Havag, but Xylon disregarded her warnings.

With each passing day, Xylon became more and more engrossed in his work, losing himself in the process. He saw it as a way to hone his power and to achieve his own goals, without any consideration for the consequences that his actions might have on others.

Akuna watched from a distance, feeling helpless as Xylon continued to disregard her warnings. She knew that his actions would have far-reaching consequences, but she couldn't bring herself to stop him.

All she could do was stand by and watch as he worked, hoping that he would eventually see the error of his ways.

As time went on, Xylon's power continued to grow, and the effects of his random reincarnations became more and more apparent in the land of Havag.

The weakest families in the town, who were once unable to bear children, suddenly started to get pregnant and have children.

The elders of Havag, who had been monitoring this process from the beginning, became increasingly concerned. They had a list of all the families in the town, ranked from the strongest to the weakest, and they knew that something strange was happening.

They had seen the effects of Xylon's power firsthand, and they feared that it would have disastrous consequences for the people of Havag.

Xylon, however, was completely unaware of the situation. He was too focused on his own power, which continued to grow with each passing day.

He paid no attention to the lifeline of those families that most of their members belonged to the scavengers circle and the sentinel mages.

He was too busy exploring the limits of his abilities to care about the consequences of his actions.

As the months passed, the unrest in Havag grew. The people became more and more afraid of Xylon's power, and the elders of the town began to take action.

They knew that they had to do something to protect their people, and they were willing to do whatever it took to stop Xylon from causing any more harm.

Despite their efforts, no one was able to reach Xylon's isolated location, and the random reincarnation of souls continued unchecked.

It became increasingly clear that he was no longer following their orders or even considering the consequences of his actions.

The people of Havag grew more and more uneasy as the weaker families continued to have children, and the balance of power shifted in ways they could not predict.

Rumors started to spread that Xylon had become a renegade, using his immense power for his own selfish purposes. The elders of Havag knew they needed to act fast before the situation spiraled out of control.

They decided to send a delegation of their strongest warriors to stop Xylon .

As the council continued to deliberate, they ultimately came to the decision to send Eva, Xylon's sister, along with a group of skilled warriors to locate him. As a member of his family, they believed that Eva would be able to guide them to his whereabouts.

Eva was hesitant to go on such a mission, but she knew that it was necessary for the safety of her brother and the people of Havag.

And she didn't really have a saying in the matter.

As Eva arrived at the outskirts of Havag, she was taken aback by the sight before her. Her past teachers and the council of the town were standing there, accompanied by a group of people from the scavenger's circle.

Mister Rovan, the leader of the council, demanded that she guide them to the location of the farm.

"I don't know anything about it," she replied, attempting to plead her innocence.

"You are his sister, and you must know," Mister Rovan insisted, his tone becoming more forceful.

The people of the town were unaware of the secrets of the Sinclair family, and they believed that Eva held the key to finding her brother. Despite her protests, she was powerless in the face of their demand.

Suddenly, she saw her teachers form a circle around them, and together with the group of scavengers, they began to teleport towards Xylon's location, just as they had done when he first arrived.

Eva's heart sank as she realized the consequences of this action.

As Eva walked through the desert with the group of scavengers, she couldn't help but feel the weight of the situation on her shoulders.

She knew that the only reason she was brought there was to guide them to Xylon's location, but she had no idea where he was or what he was doing.

The hot sand burned her feet and the sun beat down mercilessly on her back, but she kept walking in silence, trying to think of a way out of this situation. She couldn't let the scavengers find her brother and harm him, but at the same time, she couldn't betray her own people by revealing his location.

As the hours passed, Eva grew more and more exhausted, and also the scavengers showed signs of slowing down. She couldn't understand why they were so determined to find Xylon, and she didn't want to know what they would do to him if they found him.

As the leader of the scavengers, Jeorge had always been a hot-headed and short-tempered man. His aggression was only amplified by the perilous nature of the mission they were on. Eva felt the weight of his hand on her shoulder and spun around to face him, her heart pounding in her chest.

Before she could even respond, Jeorge shoved her to the ground with a roughness that took her breath away. She lay there, stunned and disoriented, her mind racing as she tried to make sense of what was happening. She had worked with Jeorge and his team before, but she had never seen him so angry and unhinged.

Jeorge's face was twisted into a mask of fury, and his eyes burned with an intensity that made her want to shrink away. "Where is he?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing. "Talk, or I'll kill you right here."

Eva tried to speak, but her words came out as a garbled mess. Jeorge didn't seem to care. He punched her in the face, and then again, and again. Blood spurted from her nose and mouth,

Despite the pain and fear, Eva tried to muster up the strength to fight back. She knew she couldn't give in to these brutes, even if it meant risking her life. She swung her arm at Jeorge, catching him off guard and causing him to stumble back.

But it was too late. His companions had already taken notice of his violent outburst, and they joined in, kicking and punching her relentlessly.

Eva could hear her bones cracking as they rained down blow after blow. She could feel her consciousness slipping away, her body shutting down from the trauma.

It was a brutal scene, one that would haunt her for years to come. She had never felt so helpless, so powerless in her life.

As the scavengers continued to attack her, Eva's mind raced with thoughts of escape, of survival. She knew she had to hold on, no matter what it took.

Eva's body lay on the ground, battered and broken, as she struggled to stay conscious. She had tried to resist the savage beating from Jeorge, but her body could take no more. As her vision faded to blackness, the only word on her lips was her brother's name, Xylon.