399 Young City Lord (1/2)

Albert was astounded.

So much to the point that he couldn't of what to say at this current moment.

Everything happened too quick that he didn't have time to react properly. From the moment that Raven subtly alerted him about the assassins, to the fight and the eventual near death experience he had and the unexpected move from Raven that saved his life.

It was too fast.

Nevertheless, being reminded of what happened just now made him look at Raven on a different light.

'This guy…did he really come from the lower realms?' His thoughts were filled with doubt, yet knowing how Raven had treated him along the way, Albert could faintly sense that this guy doesn't have any malicious intent.

”Are you alright Fellow Knight Albert?” Raven asked as he saw Albert staring at him.

Albert was awakened from his daze, he hurriedly said: ”I am fine. Thank you for saving my life, Fellow Knight Raven.”

”Don't sweat it, I merely lifted a finger.” Raven waved his hand. His attention then turned towards the limping assassin on Albert's arm, he then said: ”We don't have much time for interrogation anymore. That fellow is dying. Can you pass him to me?”

Albert was surprised, he didn't thought much of it before passing the dying assassin to Raven.

As soon as he got hold of the guy, he placed his palm on his face and performed a soul scrying technique. As he scanned through the memories of assassin, he had taken note of everything that is relevant to the situation and stopped the scan.

His face became quite pale as he was visibly weakened. He then told Albert everything that he knew.

”This fellow is from a place called Dark Moon Pavilion. He's a paid assassin there. He received the mission to kill you. The rewards are 5000 Spirit Stones and a shard of Death Relic.”

Albert's face instantly changed as he heard this. A suffocating killing intent radiated out of his body as he glared towards the south. His eyes narrowed dangerously and he was gritting his teeth:

”Good! So some people want me dead huh!? They really think that I, Albert Morningstar, am easy to bully! Hmph!” Albert grunted coldly. ”Did you see any clues on who's their client Fellow Knight?”

”I didn't, but I saw a unique seal imprinted on the mission paper. I believe that guy has it on his spatial ring.” As Raven finished telling this to Albert, he was already on the process of claiming the dead assassin's ring.

Albert shifted through the contents and he fetched a scroll from the ring, he unfolded it and read through the contents, he also saw the unique seal that Raven was talking about.

Upon seeing the seal, Albert's eyes widened as a trace of disbelief appeared from his face. He unknowingly crumpled the scroll as the killing intent he's radiated turned even more ferocious.

As he was thinking this, the killing intent emanating out of Albert slowly disappeared. His expression was then replaced by indifference just like before but Raven knew that his mood is definitely anything but calm.

”Brother, thank you once again for saving my life and providing me with this information. I also want to apologize for dragging you into this mess.”

Albert's way of addressing Raven has changed from 'Fellow Knight' to 'Brother', which somewhat surprised Raven. Well, this can't be helped since he really did help Albert out a lot. To him, this is just merely done by lifting a finger, but for Albert this is a big deal.

”Your welcome, Brother Albert.” Raven addressed him as such as well. ”But I'm afraid that we have to delay our journey, I need to recuperate for a while. I'm not really proficient in Spirit Techniques.”

”Right! How can I forgot!” Albert slapped his head in exasperation. ”Please be at ease, Brother. I'll guard you while you rest.”

”Thank you.” Raven didn't say anymore and sat down to recuperate.

Of course this was just merely a farce. He wasn't truly exhausted. Hell, if he wanted to, he could scan through the memories of a hundred people in an instant without frowning. He only acted this way in order to provide a cover for himself.

With the identity of a new ascendant, he of course had to act like one. Anyone who came from the lower realms would have to use a bit of time in order to adjust their conditions and adapt to the new surroundings, some of the weaker ones wouldn't even be able to circulate their energy properly upon stepping in here.

Aside from the abundance and myriad kinds of energy present in the Divine Realm, the Law and order of the Divine Realm is obviously more stable and formidable compared to their homeland. It is also due to that, that those who ascended from the lower planes would experience a shocking transformation upon stepping here.

Some people have their talents inherently suppressed in the lower planes, but that restriction will be erased here so long as they work hard for it. But of course, this isn't applicable to everyone.