Book 2: Chapter 48: Two Different Paths

Book 2: Chapter 48: Two Different Paths

“Who are you!”

An ugly expression appeared on the gruff-looking uncle, who clutched his head and roared out in anger.UppTodated from nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m

Climbing up, I dusted my clothes before replying unhappily:

“What if I said that I’m here for sightseeing?”

“Who the heck would believe you! You guys are the intruders.”

“If you know, why ask? Are you dumb?”

A serious expression appeared on the gruff-faced uncle. Pulling out the short sword hanging at his waist, he retreated back two steps in great vigilance: “As expected...”

However, before he could complete his sentence, he was interrupted by the projection of the red-clothed old man coming from the Spectrum Stone that had dropped onto the ground earlier.

“*******! These are the intruders you’re talking about? These two hairless little girls?”

The gruff-looking uncle’s face fluctuated between green and white in fear as he hastily knelt down respectfully: “Calm down, Master Hadecaien. These two aren’t ordinary little girls.”

“Huh? There’s something special about them?”

Raising his head, the uncle lowered his voice as he spoke out in an exceedingly serious tone: “It is extremely possible that they’re from that organization.”

“Which organization?”

“That organization.”

“I’m asking what organization they’re from!”

“These two should be people from that organization.”

“Is there something wrong with your brain? I’m asking about which organization those two are from! Can’t you hear what I’m saying?”

“This subordinate understands. However, these two are people from that organization...”1

“Enough!” The red-clothed old man flung his sleeves about in an exceedingly furious manner: “That idiot Wilkis! He can’t even handle such small matters properly!”

“My master has already handled it perfectly. However, our enemies are really...”

“Shut up!”

Gruff-face quickly lowered his head, a clear indication of his extreme fear towards that old man.

“But...but...”

“Believe me...” I responded by giving her a firm gaze: “and believe in yourself.”

Biting her lip, Weir’s eyes gradually turned firm, then she nodded her head: “I understand.”

“Hehe. I really want to see how you two will rush past me.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

Two scrolls slide into my hands. Seeing this, the gruff-face’s eyes narrowed: “So that’s the reason. You’re the one who unleashed Explosion Magic on the 1st level. Looks like you have something good in your hands to survive from that kind of an explosion. So, are you going to use another one?”

Ignoring his taunt, I whispered to Weir: “I’ll count to three, okay. When that happens, just rush straight forwards without caring about anything else, do you understand?”

“Okay.” Weir nodded her head.

“Alright...get ready...”

“One!”

“Huh? Are you counting down to your death?” Seeing that we’ve seemingly made up the decision to force our way through, the gruff-face earnestly prepared himself as he focused his eyes on the scrolls in my hands.

“Two!” I tossed the scrolls at the gruff-face before rushing quickly towards him.

“You!” Obviously not expecting me to rush straight towards him, the gruff-face could not help but exclaim out in shock.

“I love my mother the most.”

“Detonate.”

“Condense water.”

I activated the two scrolls at the same time, creating a massive blast of heat and water, which combined to engulf the entire area in scorching hot steam. While the steam formed, I unleashed a punch towards gruff-face.

“Three!”

Despite the obvious disruption to his vision, gruff-face was still able to move his short sword precisely to block my punch. Nevertheless, he was clearly not expecting the massive strength that I’ve placed behind my fist. Suffering a great disruption to his balance, he tottered back a few steps before being able to stabilize himself.

Taking this opportunity, Weir lowered her head and rushed forwards, taking only a few breaths to disappear out of sight.

“Dammit.”

Gruff-face cursed out as he tried to chase after Weir. However, how could I give him the chance to do that? With a light hop, I jump towards his front, obstructing him from giving chase.

“What’s the matter? Do you still believe that we’ll not be able to get past you?”

Silva bursts forth with laughter at this...