Chapter 698: Sentient Lightning Source (1/2)

”What a scene...” Rosa commented.

”I know right?” Arthur nodded his head as he too stared at the spectacle in front of him.

They're currently in the middle of the wilderness, the two of them were at the foot of the hill, staring at the hilltop where Vendrick is currently drawing lightning to himself. Bolt after bolt they fell, yet instead of groaning in pain Vendrick stood there as if feeling nothing.

It truly was a spectacle. Never in their wildest dreams did they think that something like this was possible, a human purposefully attracting lightning to himself to harness its power. They accompanied him here just to stand as guards but they can't even do their jobs properly since this scene was just too fascinating.

It's been a month since they've started doing this. Once a week, Vendrick would take them out to search for dark clouds. The journey took them to places they've never been to but since Vendrick was there, their safety was guaranteed.

Of course, the trips doesn't just end there...

A couple of minutes later and Vendrick withdrew his aura. He stared above him with a slightly bothered face.

”Tch. Can't you give me some more? I'm so close too...what a pity.” He clicked his tongue in annoyance.

It is indeed a shame. He only needed at least nine more lightning bolts and according to his estimations, the seed would be full and he only needed to worry about the germination.

Alas, he can't do anything about it. The dark clouds were retreating dissipating and therefore no lightning source for him to devour anymore. He dejectedly jumped down from the hill and appeared in front of the two like a flash of lightning.

”Come, let's return.” Vendrick didn't waste time. They're pretty deep in the wilderness after all. This portion of the wilderness is crawling with Tier 6 and above beasts, currently Arthur and Rosa wouldn't be able to handle any of those. Even Vendrick would find it troublesome.

It's not like he can't defeat them. He could, in fact he could confidently kill a Tier 7 Demonic Beast right now without much problem. What makes it troublesome is that there's way too many of those here. If he started a fight, he'll be surrounded in to time.

It wouldn't have been a problem if he was alone but he had these two with him. They'll slow him down so he needed to be careful.

As soon as Vendrick ordered retreat, Arthur and Rosa agreed. They weren't dumb, at least not anymore. Even without Vendrick spelling it out for them, they're sensitive enough to know they're not somewhere they're supposed to be.

They could feel the dangers around, thankfully though, these two know how to minimize their presence and move stealthily. Doing this on top of Vendrick actively steering them away from dangers, they should be able to return without alerting the demonic beasts around these parts.

”Hold.”

Vendrick suddenly ordered as they were retreating. The three of the froze and immediately ducked within the tall grass. The two were looking at Vendrick who's in turn looking somewhere else.

They followed his line of vision but they failed to notice anything. Still, they didn't dare to move and decided to wait for Vendrick's next instructions.

Why did he ordered them to stop? Well, it is because he sensed a dangerous presence nearby but in all honesty, it's more due to personal purpose.

It's not visible to anybody's eyes but to Vendrick who has his ocular technique active, this thing's hiding methods are useless.

The thing he was staring at was a mass that's changing its appearance every now and then. It doesn't seem to have a true form, simply because there's no real need to. It was a mass of lightning and thunder, to be more specific it is a Sentient Lightning Source.

Vendrick stared at the Sentient Lightning Source with his eyes gleaming brightly. To be honest, he felt really tempted right now. To his eyes, this thing is not some dangerous beast but a scrumptious meal, waiting for him to capture it.

Add the fact that seed will undoubtedly be full after he devoured this, made the temptation even more appealing.