Chapter 347 He’s still alive

Chapter 347 He's still alive

In the midst of the towering trees, not even the countless monsters running out from deep within the forest dared to approach a particular barren spot.

Ziner's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at the silver-haired man opposite him with pure hatred. His black robe was torn in various places, and one of his legs was bent at an unnatural angle.

Slowly, he wiped the blood oozing from his mouth.

'I won't believe I can't even land a single attack on him!'

Ziner's gaze shifted to the flickering flames surrounding Kyle's body, the same flames that nearly froze him to death moments ago. He let out a menacing laugh.

"You damn bastard!"

He raised his hand, causing the ground beneath Kyle to cave in and transform into lava. But to his frustration, the lad vanished before the lava could even touch him.

"Looking for me?"

The dark mage snapped back upon hearing a familiar voice, only to grasp at empty air. Crazed laughter spilled out from his mouth as he stared at his hand. Ziner clamped his mouth shut and eyed the little bird perched on a distant tree branch. From the beginning, the bird had been observing him while the silver-haired man kicked him repeatedly. His eyes dilated.

'Haha, how about I kill it? The other one will show up!'

He leaped towards Bia with lightning-fast speed, but another kick landed on his back, sending him flying once again.

Kyle glanced at the groaning man with cold eyes.

"I said we have a grudge to settle, and yet you are seeking death? Huh?"

He stepped forward, his feet touching the ground with a deliberate pace as he approached the dark mage. Raising his foot, he placed it on the man's hand, instantly causing the latter to cry out in pain from the pressure.

"Hmm, what I don't understand is why, after enduring so much suffering, you still want to harm my bonded beast?"

Kyle narrowed his eyes, seeking an explanation.

Ziner's eyes flickered with countless possibilities, and he let out a stifled laugh.

The dark mage let out a shrill cry, causing nearby monsters to become frightened.

Kyle let out an innocent 'Oh' to emphasize that it was purely an accident before walking toward Jian and patting his shoulder.

"He's still alive."

Jian glanced at Kyle, then looked at the man who had lost consciousness from the intense pain. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

'It would have been better if you had killed him! Just look at his condition!'

Jian so badly wanted to say it out loud, but he remained silent because he knew Kyle would actually turn back to kill the man!

Kyle's feet left the ground as he glanced at the border.

"Bia, let's lend them a hand and clear out some monsters. The numbers are getting overwhelming again."

Kyle vanished towards the border, and Bia swiftly floated behind him, leaving Jian to take care of the half-dead dark mage.

Soon, Kyle appeared above the border. He glanced at the familiar figures fighting the monsters. All of them were doing great.

He hummed and vanished, only to appear beside Alec, who almost slashed his sword at him due to his sudden appearance.

Alec calmed his heart and glared at the infuriating silver-haired man, who had mirth dancing in his eyes. Alec rolled his eyes and kicked a nearby monster.

Instantly, Kyle drew his new (SS)-rank sword to join the battle but then suddenly a hand tapped his shoulder. He turned back, only to see Carcel with a solemn expression. The prince tightly grabbed his shoulder and spoke with deadly seriousness.

"Don't appear out of nowhere. I almost attacked you. Well..."

Carcel paused for a second, and Kyle swore he noticed an evil smile at the corner of his lips.

"Next time, I won't stop mid-way and just attack. After all, what if it's a monster?"

Kyle's smile stiffened and he gave him a quick nod. Alec, who witnessed their interaction, immediately froze. His lips would have curled up into a smile if not for Kyle, who glared at him with a deadpan expression.