The mbers of Sacred Beasts were shocked. As core players of a top guild, they always maintained a certain level of focus and attentiveness to their surroundings. However, after witnessing the scene before them, they halted their steps and looked on dumbfounded.
The players from the Headhunter Syndicate started to randomly die and attack one another—how could they not be stunned?!
"What are they doing? Did they have so kind of falling out?" One of the Sacred Beasts players comnted.
"I don’t know. But do you think it has sothing to do with that light we saw earlier? Or maybe that terrifying pressure just now..." Another player ntioned.
"Yeah, what was that? It didn’t feel like it was targeting us, but I got chills when it passed by."
"I think it’s that guy’s doing." Hundred Lakes chid in as his gaze was drawn to the center of the battlefield.
At the mont, that area was the only peaceful place on the battleground—like the eye of a storm.
"Isn’t that Palace Master Izroth? When did he get here? No, better yet, that pressure just now—was it really him?"
"This kind of large-scale effect has to be the work of at least an S-ranked skill. No... Maybe even an SS-ranked skill..!" Hundred Lakes stated.
SS-ranked?! The players from Sacred Beasts went speechless.
An SS-ranked skill was powerful enough to wipe out a small army and change the tide of a battle!
When Hundred Lakes caught sight of the person at that storm’s center, he felt cold sweats run down his back.
"Just what kind of person did our guild leader befriend?" Hundred Lakes muttered under his breath.
Hundred Lakes released a long sigh as he shook his head and cleared his mind. Right now, they still had a task to complete!
"That’s enough standing around! Let’s teach these Headhunter Syndicate dogs what happens when they ss with our Sacred Beasts!" Hundred Lakes said as he brandished his sai.
After Hundred Lakes spoke, the other mbers of Sacred Beasts regained their focus.
Now that the numbers had been trimd and the Headhunter Syndicate was fighting each other, they no longer had to worry about escaping the encirclent before taking action. Now, they could go on the offensive without restraint!
...
Several monts later, Izroth deactivated his Soul Pressure as his Essence was retracted.
’This should suffice. I have a little under 250 points of Essence remaining. Since we’re still behind enemy lines, I have to reserve at least this much.’
Swoosh!
Suddenly, Acogu’An landed in front of Izroth with ng Jiang on its back.
"You seem to have a sharper nose for danger than Acogu’An, Palace Master Izroth. Should I thank you for your assistance?" ng Jiang said with a pleasant smile.
"I’m certain guild leader ng Jiang was never in any danger with this level of threat. I rely lent a hand in expediting the inevitable." Izroth stated in a carefree manner.
"My, well, that’s true. It was quite a disappointing experience. I will say, the ambush, however, was an unexpected surprise. It reminded of facing that botherso Wang Qiang a couple of years ago." ng Jiang stated.
Wang Qiang was one of Cross Haven’s Five Great Generals and was regarded as the top strategist in RML.
For soone like ng Jiang, who wore her emotions on her sleeves due to her unique circ.u.mstances, a strategic type like Wang Qiang was her worst possible match-up. It was no surprise that soone like nerva controlled the flow of events so effortlessly.
’Oh? I suppose it’s not too shocking they’ve crossed paths. If I rember correctly, excluding the Headhunter Syndicate, the rest of the top guilds have a pretty strong history. When RML was released, they all transferred over from the previous top-ranked MMO.’
As the two did so, they casually made their way towards Vault and nerva while simultaneously getting rid of any stray players from the Headhunter Syndicate on the way over.
ng Jiang gave a slight nod as she walked next to Izroth and said, "I see, so you and group two also encountered an ambush- Ah, it seems that our communication is back working properly. Poor timing, wouldn’t you say?"
"Whatever the cause behind it seems to have been dismantled. Though it is precisely as you say, poor timing, as the matter has already been concluded." Izroth replied.
"Well, there is one more matter to attend to, is there not?" ng Jiang noted as she ca to a stop along with Izroth and looked down.
"Indeed, but... This matter may take a bit of ti to settle." Izroth said as he narrowed his eyes and his gaze turned cold.
"Is that you, you bastard?! Release , and I’ll be sure to make your death painless! Otherwise, you better pray that I never escape, or I will make your life a living hell! You hear ?! Both you and that Sacred Beasts bitc-"
Bang!
A foot crashed into the back of Vault’s head, imdiately silencing him and knocking him into a daze.
"Ah, my apologies, Palace Master Izroth. It would seem that my foot accidentally slipped on purpose. I will pay for any damages to your property." ng Jiang said with a lovely smile as she removed her foot from Vault’s head.
’This ng Jiang has a sharp tongue with words that cut deeper than any blade.’
"It’s fine. After all, guild leader ng Jiang also has so rights to file a grievance." Izroth responded nonchalantly.
Vault almost fainted from anger at Izroth and ng Jiang’s casual conversation.
Accident? Property? They were talking as if they did not put him in their sights like so stray mutt!
Vault grit his teeth as his eyes beca filled to the brim with rage. When was the last ti he had to endure such humiliation?!
"...pay... I’ll make all of them pay...! I swear I’ll kill them!!!!" Vault thought to himself as he started to drown in his fury.
"So? What should we do with her?" ng Jiang asked as she pointed to nerva, who stood a couple of ters silently away from them.
Izroth’s Crystallization skill had already co to an end; however, nerva did not attempt to flee or run away, despite her chance to do so.
ng Jiang clearly saw that nerva was one of the players who stood on Vault’s side; therefore, her identity as a mber of the Headhunter Syndicate was no secret.
"That’s a good question. She has caused both of us quite a bit of trouble. I guess so discipline is in order." Izroth answered unhurriedly.
nerva inwardly sighed as she closed her eyes. Regardless of her reasons, she still sided with Vault and the Headhunter Syndicate. They had every right to feel wronged by her actions, and she was ready to accept her punishnt. After all, she knew better than anyone that all actions, good or bad, had consequences that could not be avoided.
"But, first..."
Woosh! Phhtk!
Without warning, Izroth stabbed his Sword of The Storm through Vault’s neck.
"Y-!" Vault tried to speak, but with a sword run through his neck and his face buried into the ground, his words could not escape his mouth.
Phhtk! Phhtk!
Izroth casually pulled his sword out and stabbed down again. Since Vault was a warrior-type class with plated armor, his defenses were sowhat high. However, with the mystical chains suppressing him, there was nothing Vault could do but anguish every ti the blade pierced into his body.
ng Jiang observed in silence. However, she could not help but wonder—what kind of grudge did Izroth hold against Vault that caused him to go this far? It was as though this much was not nearly enough to satisfy whatever hatred lay in his heart.
But, even soone like ng Jiang could tell that in a mont like this, it was best not to ask questions.
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