Chapter 229 The Request Arrived



Three days had passed since Maethion's proposal to Anahita to observe for herself about Clyde and the five people. Actually, Maethion felt that the five people were not too important for Anahita's agreement. All she needed to see was Clyde and his abilities.

However, Maethion couldn't say that Clyde could go on the expedition alone so naturally he had several people in his party. So Maethion also showed her about them.

He and Anahita watched every exercise they did in the plains secretly. But of course, they already knew they were being watched.

Maethion told them about it to Clyde. He wanted Clyde and the five to prepare themself for what was to come, and so they could make a good impression on a Senior Council member watching them.

Clyde gave directions to his five party members and they started practicing again. Based on what Maethion saw, they were doing well.

"What do you think?" Maethion asked.

He and Anahita were now observing Clyde and his five party members practicing on the plains via the hexagon crystals in the dark room they usually used for training.

For now, it's just the two of them in this place. Meanwhile, the other members of the Senior Council were away to attend to their own business. 

They don't have time to be here all the time. They would come back when they finished their business and heard the opinions of the members of the Fortress.

Anahita frowned at him and then continued to observe the sight inside the hexagon crystal. Her eyes were calculating and she was looking at someone specifically. A young man who looked like he was only in his teens.

"He looks very strong," said Anahita. "How did he get that strong?"

Maethion didn't want to say about Clyde's power of the system that was still in his body. But he knew there was no point in making up the lie. So Maethion told the truth.

"No, it's not just him," Anahita added. "You said that boy and five others have only been in this Fortress for a few months, but how come they are already this strong?"

"That's because their power of the system still exists."

Anahita immediately turned to Maethion with a shocked look. "What?"

"You heard that right."

"Why haven't you guys removed it yet?"

"Because we didn't have time. I sent them quickly to get information about the Nexus of Creation from Olaflyn. I think we should hurry and get the book before something bad happens so I send them.

"Because of the coincidence that their power of the system is still existing, so their strength is far above the level of the other people here. Only they are strong enough to take on Olaflyn's defense."

Anahita listened to Maethion's explanation. As he speak, Maethion noticed the frown on her forehead and the disapproving look from the silver-haired woman had lessened.

"What do you think? Don't we really have to retrieve the book containing the information as quickly as possible?

"Olaflyn may indeed be a powerful mage. However, we can't take risks let alone him living in a pocket dimension by himself."

Anita nodded. "Yeah. I think it was the right decision."

They had lost important information before due to underestimating the Celestials and thinking they would never find it. It made them regret that somehow the Celestials knew about it and stole important information from them.

Since then the members of the Senior Council have always made it a priority to retrieve information, artifacts, or anything that benefits them as quickly as possible before they experience the same regret.

"That's why you left their power of the system. I assume, Vernik and Madri also know about this?"

"Of course. We agreed to postpone removing their power of the system," said Maethion.

"Until when?" she asked.

Maethion sighed. "Until an undetermined time limit."

It was Anahita who sighed now. She stared at Maethion in disbelief.

"You know that the power of the system will only limit them. I think we have to get rid of their system as soon as possible," Anahita spoke with determination as if she really had to get rid of their system right now.

"You have to listen to me first," Maethion said. "I feel something is different about Clyde's power of system."

Anahita frowned at her. "What is it this time?"

"His system is different. I don't feel the bound that are usually in other people's power of systems," Maethion replied.

Anahita stared at him for a while with scrutinizing eyes. She knew that Maethion's judgment was something to be concerned about because he was rarely wrong.

However, Anahita still doesn't believe that there is a different power of system.

"Sorry, Maethion. I found it difficult to talk to you about this one," said Anahita.

"Then you can check for yourself," Maethion replied. "That way you'll also be able to sense that something is different about his system."

Maethion said it casually which meant he wasn't trying to hide the truth about the boy's system.

Meaning what he said was most likely the truth. Yet, Anahita still can't just accept it.

"I will meet him in person," said Anahita.

Maethion just nodded. He showed no resistance, in fact Maethion seemed to support her.

That was because Maethion wanted to show Anahita directly that Clyde's power of the system was indeed different.

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Clyde just stood and watched as Leon, Albert, Wiley, Rosie and Lola practiced.

Leon and Albert clashed with swords and daggers while Rosie attacked with her hammer.

Wiley and Lola practiced to maximize their accuracy. Or actually, Lola was the one trying the hardest with it while Wiley just sat and leaned against a tree.

Clyde didn't really mind that because he knew Wiley was pretty good at using his blowdarts. He could tell the right opportunity and time to hide and shoot. So that he causes great damage to his opponent while minimizing the injuries he receives.

That way, Clyde didn't have to doubt Wiley's abilities.

The one he noticed was Lola. Since last time, she had progressed a lot since last time after successfully leveling up her. She can already hold her crossbow without difficulty.

'If she can maximize her power to see that future, she will become invincible.'

According to Clyde, among the five, Lola's ability is the most overpowering. Unfortunately, she doesn't have enough fighting instincts to maximize her power. The ability to glimpse into the future in close combat supposed to be greatly benefited her. Clyde also wanted to have such abilities.

Suddenly, Clyde felt something behind him. When he turned around, Clyde saw a portal open. A moment later from inside the portal came out a woman wearing a white shirt wrapped in a brown tank top.

The thing that stood out the most about the woman was her silver hair that gently blew in the wind.

Not only her hair is silver, but her eyebrows also have the same color. Making Clyde and the five people who were practicing can't help but stare at the woman with questioning eyes.

"Hi," the woman greeted with a smile. "My name is Anahita. Nice to meet you all."

The woman's voice was calm and wise. They could feel an aura of wisdom and a lot of experience behind her form that was standing calmly facing them.

Clyde assumed that she was definitely not just an ordinary resident in this Fortress. He even had the strong thought that she might be one of the Senior Council who returned here.

If so, of course, he had to be nice to her.

"Nice to meet you," Clyde said. Trying to swallow his nervousness about talking to strangers. After all, he must show that he is capable to gain this woman's favor.

Anahita walked closer to Clyde. "I'm sorry for interrupting your practice."

Anahita began to channel her Mana to sharpen her senses. She wanted to really confirm what Maethion had said about Clyde.

The silver-haired woman looked straight at Clyde. Her eyes flash for a moment with white light. Even though it was brief, Clyde could still notice it.

'So he's right,' thought Anahita. 'There's something different about the power of the system that this boy has.'

"What did you just do?" Clyde asked.

"I just want to confirm for myself what Maethion said," Anahita replied. "We have an important mission for you. And your friends."

Anahita turned to the five people behind Clyde. Clyde who already suspected that this would happen.

"An expedition?" Clyde asked.

"Yes." Anita nodded. "However, this is a dangerous mission. Although you must be used to danger, this one has a different level of danger than before."

"Where?" Clyde asked.

Anahita approached Clyde and whispered. "I don't know the exact destination yet. There are several domains of the Celestials that you should visit."

Clyde knew this would be dangerous. But he has other goals that make him excited about this expedition mission. He would be very lucky if this expedition required him to go to the domain of one of the Celestials Asqa mentioned.

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