Gazing at the unassuming looking figure of Vyndridolth below, the white robed man, Tai-Liu flashed a charming smile and asked out.
"[Reptilian] That beautiful little angel hiding behind that ugly and dusty fabric is with you, right?"
Her words caught Aiden off guard. Whilst it was true that the two have arrived together, they have paid attention not to stand out to anyone, nor show any special connection. Aiden was also fairly certain that nobody was focusing on them at the ti. Yet, he was still seen through? What did he do wrong?
Noticing his troubled reaction, Tai-Liu chuckled with an amused expression.
"[Reptilian] Wouldn't you want your beloved companion to be safe? To be protected? Whilst I cannot directly support you, I can at least take her under my wing."
Aiden did not reply imdiately and was expressionless, waiting for the man to continue and elaborate further.
"[Reptilian] If I'm not wrong, that girl has no any special strength. Unlike you, she wouldn't be of much help during the battle with the church' forces. She seems to be a powerless mortal, and as such she would be crushed even by just the smallest residue of the clash. She would be a burden to you. However, I can ensure her safety. I can protect her for you."
Hearing his words, Aiden could barely contain his sneer. Powerless? Mortal? Weak? These are a rather interesting choice of words to describe an ex-guardian, a quasi-god of their very realm.
Heck, her full power was probably sowhat on par with Aiden's, probably capable of crushing this entire city and turning it into dust if she were to unleash a full powered attack.
How could anyone refer to her as 'weak' or 'powerless'?!
Still, Aiden didn't show his amusent and kept it deep down in his heart. Instead he looked at the white robed figure with raised brows and asked with faked interest.
"[Reptilian] What do you an? Who exactly are you?"
The white robed man turned proud, as if he was waiting for this question ever since he arrived. With a broad smile on his spotless face, he declared. "[Reptilian] We are one of the Ancient Heritage Groups, the 'Azure Myst Sect'.
Azure Myst Sect.
When Vyndridolth heard this proclaim, her figure involuntarily shuddered. Her usually calm expression shifted, revealing a mixture of shock, fright and a great deal of sorrow… Yet, there was one more thing hiding in the corner of those large eyes of hers. It was sothing more powerful, a feverish emotion… mayhaps anger? It was hard to guess, without a proper system connection Aiden couldn't be sure. Yet, he was certain that this na, this group have carried great significance, unleashed so powerful emotions and mory within his companion's heart.
Though she tried to hide it, Vyndridolth's sudden change of emotions was noticed by the sharp white robed Tai-Liu. Looking surprised, she asked with a smile.
"[Reptilian] Oh? This miss seems to know about us. Rather surprising if we consider you both have co from the outside."
Then as he turned to look at the hooded figure, Aiden before them, and noticed his stoic gaze, he was even more surprised.
"[Reptilian] However, you seem to be the complete opposite? How surprising." He humd, smiling mysteriously. Thoughts flashing past his mind, he did not reveal any of them, instead he decided to return to the main topic at hand.
"[Reptilian] As your friend seems to be aware of our na, I'm sure you both understand that we can at the very least offer so protection to her. Then he turned to look at the silent crimson-scaled figure at the side and smiled with a nod. "And your newest brother here that you have decided to save from the show… You do not need to bother with them."
Keeping silent for only a single mont, he was seemingly pondering sothing. A mont later he continued with an even brighter smile.
"[Reptilian] If and I an if you are able to survive this ordeal and co out as the final victor against the attacks of the powerful extermination force, I hereby promise you that Azure Myst Sect will firmly stand behind you and whatever agenda you have for infiltrating the city."
"[Reptilian] Y-young Master!"
The old man frowned and could not help but remind.
To him there were simply not enough reason to endanger their millennial old heritage and the survival of their entire sect and step forth to stand with this unknown figure. Even if he seed powerful and seed to have a good character which was a rare trait nowadays, they knew nothing of his true character, nor about his goals.
It was rather naive to think that everything this unknown young stranger did was out of the pureness of his heart. Yeah sure, he might have reacted a bit too hastily, but the old man just refused to believe in such wild fairy tales. This world wasn't as kind, nobody would survive if he or she were to play the 'hero'. Everyone had their own plans, and sches they were trying to accomplish.
As such, giving out such a promise so abruptly, without investigating the background of these two thoroughly wasn't wise in his mind.
The mont they did so, it would an they were no longer hiding and would co out to the light. If they didn't handle this transition well it could result in a grand catastrophe for them.
"[Reptilian] This is too risky! Even though this man has great potential, he's not worth it. The old man leaned over and whispered into the white robed man's ears.
Tai-Liu shook his head with a resolute expression as he continued gazing at Aiden, awaiting the latter's response.
"[Reptilian] You should listen to your guard. Helping a stranger doesn't seem to be a decision fitting for a figure at your stature. Why are you helping ?" Aiden looked at Tai-Liu and asked calmly.
Admiration and surprise flickered through the Old Man's eyes when he saw the hooded figure's reaction.
Although he did not recomnd Tai-Liu helping him, the old man couldn't deny the fact that this mysterious stranger was indeed a rare talent.
If it was anybody else, they would have agreed to such a sweet free deal imdiately. However, this man was still rational and did not agree to it readily!
Everything else, his calmness alone was far superior to the other youngster of his generation.
Tai-Liu smiled, not bothered by the reaction. "[Reptilian] Not bad, not bad. To be honest, there's two main reasons I wish to help you. I will be honest. First it is because of your display just now. You stood up for your beliefs and dared to not just talk back but even attack those arrogant, conceited bastards."
Aiden smiled at this response, not comnting on it. He gestured for the man to continue.
"[Reptilian] As for the second reason…
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