Chapter 313: Machinations in the Dark [Bonus]

Chapter 313: Machinations in the Dark [Bonus]



Licirius frowned, but in the end, he felt that the odds his cousin was correct were high. Still, he felt that there was something wrong.

Sure, there were plenty of ways to hide one's true Level. Sylas himself had experienced such a thing due to Lauren and Alex. But, usually, such methods would pick something that made sense. Both Lauren and Alex had picked Levels that matched the situation, but picking Level o just seemed foolish. It wouldn't fool anyone.

There seemed to only be two explanations.

Either Sylas was truly Level o, or...

He was just fond of snubbing his nose at other people.

Licirius could easily imagine a world where a lone warrior like Sylas wanted to go around with Level o hanging above his head just to show off.

If it really was the latter case... Licirius couldn't help but grit his teeth.

Plinli let out a laugh. He laughed so hard that he grabbed his stomach.

"I see. You probably thought of running, but didn't because you thought he was a real Level o. What a saint."

"Fuck you."

Hearing this, Plinli only laughed harder.

Indeed, Licirius only fought after noticing Sylas' Level. That was because if Sylas was truly a Level O... he was a top priority target to be killed.

Having such strength at Level o was not normal. It demarcated an individual who was trying to excavate all of his potential before accepting the baptism of the system.

"I'm not taking it lightly. I know there'll be a price to pay. But if you hold all your cards to your chest, you might miss the time to actually use them. I heard that Azrael is dead."

Plinli's gaze flashed, but he didn't reply. After a long while, he still shook his head.

"There's something fishy about Earth this time. We've planned meticulously, but things that are out of our control keep happening. This is a world with only Bronze potential, but they show far more tenacity than normal.

"Every time we ruin their laws and shackle their Runes, they still somehow manage to return to technological dominance. Although that technology is still weaker than what they once had in the past, it shows that we cannot underestimate them in this last leg.

"If you can confirm for me that this Sylas is truly a Level o, I would be willing to do what it takes. But as for now, focus on Casstle Main, they have to be dealt with.

"Their City Lord was given a Destiny Quest, and though she's only managed to complete the Fragmented level of it, the rewards were ample from our calculations. If we want to control this region, she's a variable we can't allow."

Licirius grunted and pushed himself up. He shook his head and sneered.

"Didn't she already lose the Fragmented Reward of her Destiny Quest? She hasn't even had the time to make headway into the Common leg. Still feels like you're making a mountain out of a molehill."

This time, Plinli didn't respond. He knew his cousin well. He was the type to sneer and complain, but then he would do something like he had today if he thought it was for the betterment of their goals. He wasn't someone he had to worry about.

"Go heal yourself."

"When's the Level cap going to increase beyond 15? I'm itching over here." Licirius grumbled.

Plinli chuckled. "When that time comes, maybe we'll really be able to let loose. It's a good

thing that this happened to you this time. Maybe you'll learn to stop underestimating people. Don't forget to actually load in your skills this time."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."