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The instant the skill deactivated upon itself. Asai felt the general location from which the mana returned into his heart. Re-entering the blood flow, revitalizing itself, ready to be cast again.

Chloe under the advice of Asai, was taking a nap. There was a high chance tonight would be a long one. With his inhuman stats and endurance, Asai would be fine missing a night of sleep. Chloe, on the other hand should still be taken into consideration and not be compared to the likes of Robin.

"Wait. I just realised they're both half-elves. I just hope Robin doesn't feel like her role or identity is being stolen when the two meet. If this girl blooms properly, I could really use the extra ranged and AOE firepower."

Pouring a cup of coffee for Chloe. Asai slit his palm and allowed his blood to mix in. He wasn't sure if this would work, but his 20th century mind told him it was certainly possible. Having awareness of the immune system and particularly the function of white blood cells. He hoped that his blood would literally act as a vaccine or in this case an antidote.

"Hey. Chloe, wake up. It's time to move." Asai prodded her cheek.

Chloe, with a little drool. Woke up sluggishly, before chugging the offered cup of coffee and following him into the darkness of the night.

"Did coffee always taste this sweet?" She wondered.

...

Asai didn't enter stealth for once. For if he did so, Chloe would for sure be unable to follow him. Thus, the man now relied on his natural ability to sneak. The good thing was that the two were now clad in mostly black, thanks to his uniforms. Upon reaching the caravans. That were current camped just an hour outside of the village. Asai had Chloe hide behind a tree. Arrow at the ready.

"Kill anyone that comes your direction. Don't hesitate, trust me." "Take this leap of faith. Prove to me that I can trust your character." "And wear this, it will benefit you a lot. You can return it to me at the dungeon."

[Ring of Prodigious Power]

Level Requirement: 15

Requirements: None

Stats

+15 All stats

+10 Melee Attack

EXP Gain +100%

"She wasn't high enough level before to utilize the bonus experience, but now it should work wonders."

For the first time, in front of her. Asai dipped into [Hide] instantly disappearing from her vision.

...

Asai encroached upon the camp. Now entering earshot, he could hear the men conversing. Currently, there were two diversely dressed men speaking. One, was the merchant Kenneth, who sold the foodstuff to him. The other appeared to be a nobleman.

[Kenneth: Lvl 15] "Trust me my lord. I've done as you've asked, whatever was within that vial you gave me. They've consumed it!"

[Joseph Fowl: Lvl 36] "Then why are they still alive you imbecile!?"

"T-that. I do not know my lord. I've done my part! Now, please as promised, my payment!" 

The nobleman, Joseph seemed terribly tempted to draw his blade. However, the man had made the mistake of coming alone. Surrounded by the caravan guards he hesitated. Giving up, he flicked a few coins at the man and walked on towards his horse.

The look within his eyes, didn't seem like a man who had given up. Having seen enough Asai moved in to action.

[Phantom Menace]

"Break all their legs. Don't kill them." Whilst the shadow clones rushed into the caravan group. Asai went for the nobleman. Joseph didn't seem to be in a rush. In fact, the man seemed to be in deep thought, slowly trotting his horse along the paved road. When without warning, Asai dragged him off the horse and slammed his torso into the ground. Taking the wind out of the man, and knocking him unconscious.

Asai glanced back towards the camp site. Screams and shouts could be heard from the distance. Draggin the man by the feet, he returned.

Once back at the site. He saw half the men crying and vomiting from pain. Screams and pleas for mercy. However, it was all entirely futile. The clones knew not how to speak, nor did they show any emotion. This further fuelled the fear within them.

"Bring all of them to me." Once ordered, just like Asai. The clones dragged the guards along by the foot, leaving little trails of blood. When Asai got back to the area he had left Chloe, he found five men with arrows lodged in-between the eyes. The girl came out of hiding, uncertainty filled her eyes.

"Asai! Who are these men? And why are we doing this?" The guilt already beating down on her conscience. One by one the men were dragged over and placed into a kneeling position. The merchant and the nobleman included.

"You failed to notice it Chloe but you had been poisoned. I followed the source, and I personally overheard their conversation. These men wanted the two of us dead. You're lucky to still be alive.

Chloe's eyes widen in shock. "Why would anyone want us dead? We did no harm! In fact, we've done nothing but make this place safer!"

Asai nodded. "Good question, lets ask them and find out."

Two golden fangs appeared within his hands. A grin stretched from ear to ear. The men pissed themselves as he walked on closer.