Chapter 404 A well-suited rank

Chapter 404 A well-suited rank

Kyle stared at their disappearing figures for a few seconds and started floating.

He closed his eyes and activated his scent perception skill. Instantly, he sensed a few familiar presences amidst the multitude of scents wafting into his nostrils.

Yue and Bia weren't too far from where he was. He opened his eyes and went into the forest close to the border. But after just a minute, he stopped when he sensed a barrier.

The barrier was thin and transparent, separating the space from the outside world. Kyle raised his hand and touched the barrier, causing it to flicker slightly before settling down.

He smirked and with a blink of his eyes, a symbol appeared in the air. The symbol merged with the barrier and created a small opening on its smooth surface. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Kyle peered inside, and right away his eyes landed on a serene lake. It was nestled among big rocks and trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Bia was sitting on one side of the lake in her phoenix form, and faint flames danced around her body, just like flickering sparks. Above her, the crimson flower floated, emitting a red aura that was absorbed by her body.

His gaze shifted towards the woman donned in elegant attire, seated on the opposite side of the lake atop a boulder, quietly observing the phoenix.

Kyle raised his leg and entered through the opening before it closed behind him.

He landed softly on the ground, careful not to disturb the deeply meditating phoenix. Gradually, he approached Yue and lightly tapped her shoulder.

Yue jolted and instinctively clenched her hand into a fist, prepared to strike. But she let out a long sigh when she realized it was Kyle.

"At least, announce your presence. What if I had attacked you?"

Kyle hummed and propped himself beside her like it was the most natural thing. Because of the limited space, their bodies were touching, and Yue wanted to shift away a little. But he gently grasped her waist and guided her to sit beside him.

"Does it really suit me? I don't think so. They just needed a strong leader, and I was the only one left..."

Kyle sensed the sadness in her voice. He had heard that many people had died during his absence, so maybe someone close to her as well...

"It does, but you can always run away with me. I'm planning to leave this planet once it's safe. I have some debts to settle with some people out there, and it would also be a fun journey. So, think about it, okay?"

Yue blinked at his words and couldn't help but let out a giggle. The previous sadness seemed to evaporate into thin air as genuine laughter spilled out of her lips.

She surprised Kyle by wrapping her arm around his neck in a swift movement, pulling him closer. Her eyes turned into crescents at his stunned expression.

"You want me to run away with you? Why? We're not even close."

Kyle let out a chuckle as he felt his heart picking up its pace, and a thought that had been getting clearer in his mind became even more apparent. He realized that he liked this woman in front of him, a lot more than he expected.

"So, how about we get a little closer?"

Yue's neck flushed at his words. Her breath quickened as she sensed his grip tightening on her waist and his face moving closer to her face. The air exploded with sparks and thick tension but... the moment was destroyed when a familiar cry rang out in the distance.

-"I'm gonna break through! Oh my gosh, the majestic me can finally reach a well-suited rank! Hahaha!"

Kyle closed his eyes as Yue pulled away from his grip as quickly as one would in a startled frenzy. He took a deep breath and closed his hand, which felt empty for some reason, before glancing at Bia.

"Right, congratulations."