'Elders!' Leiro shouted, with a hint of pleading evident in it. 'Please think about it more. There's no harm in following the path laid to us by Mystic Root like many other clans who got the opportunity to arrive here.'
'Clan lord. Your father and mother sacrificed themselves for the whole clan. We also recognize your potential and wisdom, and that you'll reach great heights, but there are some things and steps we have to take before you reach that level.'
'We shall not ally with native forces carelessly and go with the previous lord's plan. That's the only way to rise to greater heights and return to our world for revenge.'
'But-'
'Please end this quarrel here, lord. This is the will of our clan.'
This response naturally surprised Erix and others. They didn't expect the clan to show clear intentions of no alliance.
"Well, If you are not interested, then we are also not," Rin raised her eyebrows. "Let's go."
"Right," Erix said with a laugh before his faintly gleaned.
A second later, all three Zerian demons were shocked.
"That young man has Space-power and strong spiritual power, but no threat to us."
"Lord, let's forget this and return to prepare. I'll have to scan this place and our clan's barrier thoroughly to see if there are any foreign traces."
"Kaiel, you go and look outside to see if they left. Once they do, immediately prepare to contain this 3-kilometer area with Sand Source Nexus. Once it's done, we'll immediately move our clan's location."
"Tsk, we only just arrived here and luckily found this spot, but those natives had to find us," the fat Zerian clicked his tongue.
The trio returned, but Leiro's eyes were downcast. 'Father, I inherited your position, and even name...but this is wrong. Your plan only leads to our clan's destruction.'
...
On the other hand, Erix and others left the desert and were on their way back to Phoenix City.
"Tsk, I found a good thing, but we can't take it."
"If we were more powerful, we could take a solid treasure from there, but now they will take it," Amu clicked his tongue before pouting. "Brats, you need to get your Domain and awaken Soul fast! Without them, you won't be able to fight average Empyrean-order powerhouses and kill them."
"I am a goddamn fairy of ancient will! They can't find me if I don't want them to find me!" Amu was fired up!
"No, you are our playmate," Aaron giggled and jumped on the slime, gripping Amu with his hands and sticking on its head.
But Amu popped like a balloon and vanished before appearing near Erix. "Brat, this is my first mission and I shall complete it. No more playing."
"Haha, you can do it, Amu." Erix grinned and gave a thumbs-up. "Infiltrate them, keep your connection with us using your strong spiritual power. Once you have found their plan and marked their clan, we can try some things."
His eyes showed a ferocious light as he added, "This is a passing opportunity. If we can benefit, we'll benefit greatly."
"Better if they got some of their clan's special items or other stuff like Moondawn Elf clan's Nature Star Tree," Rin grinned. "Our island is plenty empty for exotic resources like that."
Of course, their moment was bound to be interrupted by monsters.
*Roar!*
"Woah, that monster is scary! Boss Erix, it's time to hunt!" Aaron excitedly shouted.
"A few more are coming," Rin's flickered as she licked her lips. "Those birds look tasty."
"Then let's just peel them and keep their body intact," Aria nodded before gulping. "I forgot to eat before leaving the clan, so I am also hungry."
"Then we shall make a big dinner after returning," Isabella said smiling as she rolled her sleeves. "I recently leveled up my Mystic Chef subclass, so I can try to make better and more delicious food."
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'I can maintain myself at this status as long as they remain the same like that,' Isabella thought as she looked at Erix, Rin, Aria, Amu, and Aron, looking glad, relieved, and at peace.
However, the desire that bloomed from suppressed emotions, and power that materialized in the form of her first concept due to her thoughts...was not something that could remain hidden.
...
In the end, Amu stayed in the desert for his first mission, while the group returned to the guild and started preparing a feast.
After a good night's sleep, it was time for Erix and Rin to finish their Labyrinth Tower's special quest.