465 Gravity Field (1/2)
Actually, Qin Ruo had only seen Netherclaw once in the past.
They were at the fifth level of Graveyard of the Gods when he had a conflict with Dark Dragon.
The only thing about the Tier 4 Aquamancer that attracted Netherclaw's attention that time was his Tier 5 Summoned Miniboss Amethyst Orc, as well as the then rare Pet Poochie.
So Qin Ruo knew little about Netherclaw—not as much compared to Brother Da.
Based on his personal experience and some of the stories he had heard from Violet Orchid and Dark Annihilator, Qin Ruo could hardly construct a good impression of him, one of the strongest players in the Angel Faction.
Netherclaw could choose to stay out from the dispute between Qin Ruo and Dark Dragon. But not only did he intervene, he even called upon Field Commanders from his Associate Clans to sabotage Qin Ruo.
Other than that, he had also forced Bauhinia Clan to agree to his terms of getting Qin Ruo barred from entering Aricus Underground Ruins.
After all these targeted operations, it was difficult for Qin Ruo to speak politely to the person in front of him, who had secretly plotted the said vengeful ops behind the scenes.
Moreover, judging Qin Ruo current power and status, he no longer needed to pretend obediently (not like he did before) in front of Netherspirit's Claw members, including Netherclaw himself.
The latter had unwillingly accepted their now equal standards. This was what made Netherclaw lament that the world had spun forward rather rapidly. He quickly took a scan on the three people following behind Qin Ruo.
A newborn-winged owner, a flying Terramancer that had replaced half of his equipment with Legendary quality, and lastly the unchanged flying Aeromancer.
The presence of Subjugator in the sky and the relatively quick change of equipment on Black Rock made Netherclaw sigh again in silence. He did not show his amazement but spoke casually, ”I noticed from afar that you all are confronting several Demon Faction players just now. That's why we dropped by to see whether you guys needed assistance. If you don't mind, we will stay and observe. You guys can proceed with whatever you are all doing.” He was indeed a cunning fox that had been active in the game since the early days. He was all smiles with pure sincerity and seemed to not be bothered by Qin Ruo's unfriendly tone.
Watching Netherclaw and Snowmelt ascend a hundred meters above and away from Galbis' Lair without the intention to leave, Black Rock and Apocalypse scowled at the same time. They asked cautiously through the Clan's channel, ”Observe my ass. Will they ever allow us to observe when they are looting?”
”Qin Ruo, why don't we secretly take down Netherclaw for good? I don't like him anyway, since a long time ago,” Black Rock suggested.
Subjugator and Apocalypse jumped to their feet listening to Black Rock in bewilderment.
”F*ck! Don't be rash.”
”He is right. Our Angel Faction has just experienced a calamity. Don't you dare start an internal fight now. In case Savior and his team are still around, we will only become a laughing stock.”
Qin Ruo also rolled his eyes on Black Rock's pointless suggestion. ”If they want to see, let them be. They won't try to sneak from our backs so blatantly judging by their prestigious status. Don't try to stir shit. Leave them and prepare to enter the lair.”
Three of them nodded and simultaneously looked down on the more than a hundred gigantic Cyclops creatures below them.
***
After ascending, Netherclaw and Snowmelt watched on as Qin Ruo and the other three flying players directly below them began raiding.
”Are you really going to give up on what's in there?” Snowmelt was the one who raised the question.
Being one of the Clan Leaders of the associate clans under Netherspirit's Claw League, he was clearly unhappy after getting belittled by a few newly promoted rascals. He was especially offended by Qin Ruo's daunting tone and manner.
'Who does he think he is, huh? Just a mere Aquamancer that shot to the top of Angel Faction because he was lucky enough to own a rare Pet. He thinks he can be on the same level as the legendary Netherclaw just because he had the chance to take down Savior and Death Jesus during the siege? What a disgusting arrogant kid!
'Even Galbis' death is questionable. He was clearly aided. Information from the Demon Faction indicated that there was another Angel Faction player there during the event!'
No matter what, Snowmelt refused to accept the fact that the newly promoted Aquamancer could become so powerful in such a short span of time.
Netherclaw, on the contrary, held a completely different opinion.
He knew that nothing was a coincidence.
Qin Ruo might be lucky being able to finish off Savior in that situation, but two in a row with Death Jesus, then Leon? The ability to kill three veteran Tier 5 Champions using the same method proved how capable Qin Ruo was.
Besides, Fateless was not some nobody. The No. 1 Bandit in the Angel Faction was egoistic and full of himself. Someone who had no charm and no leadership would never get the nod from such a prideful player.
Netherclaw shook his head after listening to Snowmelt's question. ”It depends. If they can manage, then we will have no chance. We shall wait and take the opportunity only in case they slip.”
”Ain't you being too careful?”
”Too careful? Am I?” Netherclaw snorted and continued, ”If they were four delicious easy-to-get bones, you think Savior and his dogs would leave them behind easily? Remember this, they have all been embarrassed by Qin Ruo before and couldn't wait to skin him, yet they decided not to push their luck.”
”…”
”Anyway, don't be dejected. Just you wait. I will not let go of any chance that can penalize that arrogant kid.” Once he finished the sentence, he refocused onto the battlefield.
Qin Ruo and team had already entered the attack range of the Cyclops creatures below them.
To the two observers' surprise, Qin Ruo opted neither for a forced landing nor had he deployed the highest defense and most evasive Subjugator to deviate the Cyclops creatures' firepower.