Chapter 224: Too Prideful (2/2)

It was then that the sound of fighting reached his ears. Arthur heard a low roar before someone shouted from the crowd.

”The Great Knight has fallen!”

Arthur snapped his head toward the direction of the knight. The knight's body was on the ground as a man stood above it with his manifested knight.

Trevor has slain the knight while they were fighting. It was at this time that Trevor looked at them and flashed Arthur a smug smile of victory. He mouthed several words that Arthur managed to pick up.

'You are next.'

He wasn't even a student yet but he was making enemies left and right. To be accurate, the whole thing began with his entanglement with Rae.

”We've lost the bet.” Arthur turned toward Rae. ”Because of your arrogance.”

”No need for a bet since you're going to die.” Rae took a step forward as her scarf danced around her.

”You can't kill me here. I will, at most, get eliminated. Good luck killing me then.” Arthur grinned at her and she stopped walking.

”Hoh,” She let go of a breath to calm down. ”You're right. If I kill you now, I'll only be sparring you. Prepare yourself for a life of suffering as my slave, Alexie Linan.”

Rae turned and started walking toward the Great Knight. Arthur sighed and followed after her. Trevor jumped from the knight's corpse and blocked their paths.

”Where do you think you're going?” Trevor glared at both of them. ”We're the ones who are getting the crystals.”

”I was the one to defeat that knight. You simply snatched its death at its weakest.” Arthur didn't stop walking. Trevor's armor stood in front of the two imposingly.

”It's true that your puny attack had an effect, but remember you wouldn't have had the chance to attack it without my team holding the other knights back.”

”Alright, we split it.” Arthur compromised. He wasn't unreasonable and it was true that the team's efforts were a factor.

”No, you scram.” Trevor spat as he adjusted his tie. ”We were going to take the knights down before you two showed up.”

”You think you can stop me?” Rae laughed at him.

”Not by myself, but we can.” Trevor looked at her and spoke. ”Everyone!”

The alliance began surrounding the two. It was also at this time that more people came from the other parts of the ruins. Arthur saw people he didn't notice before and figured that these people were the rest of the team that Oliver and Ellen should infiltrate.

”Alexie,” Nera stepped up from the arriving newcomers as she stood beside Trevor. ”I didn't know you were one of those trying to snatch our prey.”

”I didn't see your names on any of the knight's armor.” Arthur shrugged. ”Fine, we'll leave.” He then turned around to leave.

”Not so fast,” Nera gestured. ”You can't leave without your friends, now can you?”

Arthur stopped and turned to glare at her. The crowd parted as several people brought Oliver and Ellen. Arthur frowned and so did Rae as they saw Oliver crying.

”I'm sorry for letting you down, brother. I didn't think Nera would be involved. My handsomeness made them catch us before we get to the central plaza.

”Your little friend,” Nera gestured with her chin toward Ellen. ”Tried to make a run for it toward the plaza. Sadly, her legs weren't fast enough. I guess this was your plan?” Nera laughed.

”Let them go. We failed, so we're leaving. Unless you two want to fight?” Arthur said to both Nera and Trevor coldly.

”You can leave,” Trevor gritted his teeth and spat. He was wary of losing most of his men if the two sides fought. Now that they had the crystals, they had achieved their victory. ”But don't think this is over. Release them.”

Oliver and Ellen were released and they walked toward Arthur and Rae, downcast. Arthur smiled toward them before beginning to walk away with his group.

The crowd parted and allowed them to leave. As Arthur passed Dalo and the girl, he heard a low whisper.

”Thank you for earlier.”

He smiled unknowingly at their words. Once they were away from the alliance, Arthur turned to the rest of his team with a grin.

”Alright, let's run away before they realize what happened.”

”What?” Oliver looked at him with confusion. ”Realize that they have the crystals now?”

Arthur shook his head as he slipped his hand into his poach. From within it, he took out the three shining crystals. Oliver gaped at him and his mouth was as wide as an egg. The other two looked at him with equal shock.

”Now, we need to run.” Arthur grinned.