Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2132: Is it divine energy?

Joan's scorching flame breath obliterated the corruption energy monsters lurking beyond the barrier, leaving them no chance to survive.

With the area now cleared, those sheltered inside the barrier gained a brief respite to catch their breath, while we secured enough room to touch down.

Joan and I shared anxious glances as we eyed the shimmering golden barrier ahead.

Unsure if we could pierce through this barrier, we had no choice but to press on—we couldn't hover outside forever and needed to check the chaos unfolding within the capital.

Fortune smiled on us, as the barrier appeared to have zero impact on our passage.

No force repelled us upon contact, and traversing it brought no adverse effects whatsoever.

Evidently, this barrier didn't classify us as threats, granting us smooth entry.

Having crossed the barrier, I spotted the crowd assembled at the customary landing zone—all familiar faces, yet etched with unmistakable worry.

Upon touchdown, a flurry of questions immediately bombarded me.

"What is happening?"

This summed up their core concern, though they delved into various facets of the crisis. Overall, bewilderment gripped them all over the sudden onslaught of corruption energy monsters.

I held up a hand to hush them, then stated, "Before I answer any question, I need you to answer one for me. What is this barrier?"

Odd expressions flickered across their faces at my query.

Yet their reactions clearly revealed one truth.

"So none of you have any idea either?"

Some averted their gazes sheepishly, others nodded reluctantly, and the rest stayed mute.

Even present at the scene, they grasped nothing of the events.

I harbored no resentment, knowing such mysteries lay beyond ordinary comprehension.

This phenomenon defied normalcy, and mere witnessing offered no clues.

Rather than press them further, I investigated personally for any unique traits.

As anticipated, Arthur had conjured this protective barrier encircling the capital.

Its golden hue matched precisely the spirit that had emanated from him before.

However, this spirit shielded not just the capital but Arthur himself—a secondary barrier sealed his room, barring all entry.

Unlike the permeable capital-wide shield, this inner one repelled everything, ensuring Arthur's total isolation and safety.

I refrained from touching it upon approach, instead scrutinizing it intently.

The closer my examination, the stranger it felt.

"Is this divine energy?" I murmured softly while staring at the barrier.

A familiar vibe emanated from it, yet it diverged from the divine energy I knew. It even differed from the qilin's primal variant.

Still, its resemblance to divine energy was undeniable.

"If it’s related to divine energy, then will it calm down if it feels something that comes from the same source?"

That hunch formed my theory, though success remained uncertain.

No alternatives presented themselves now.

I'd glanced at Max, the supposed authority, but he drew a blank—even his usual devices failed against this golden veil.

Thus, only one path forward existed.

"Let me set up some instruments to do some readings first." Max proposed, only to be brushed aside swiftly.

The most frantic were my wives, especially Angela, whose son languished behind that barrier.

Without further delay, I advanced to engage the barrier directly.

Enveloping my hand in divine energy, I pressed it firmly against the surface.

Instantly, a brilliant golden flash erupted on contact.

"What is happening? Get back!" Voices yelled from behind.

I kept my hand steady, sensing no personal peril, yet stayed vigilant, watching the barrier's response.

Following a tense pause, the barrier abruptly dissolved.

Witnessing this, most rushed to windows to check if the capital's outer golden barrier had crumbled too. But it endured strong, still fending off the corruption energy monsters.

Others surged forward eager to enter the room, but I signaled them to halt.

Angela yearned most desperately to rush in, her pleading gaze fixed on me, yet I couldn't allow it.

If anyone entered first, it had to be me.