Chapter 241: First Encounter (2) (2/2)

”Let me take him back to Aves, Great Protector, Mistress. We might learn something from him. The Church has methods to squeeze out information from a dying man.”

Rael answered her. The title of Mistress was already plastered on her and she already stopped minding about it.

…What kind of Church did you build?I guess they have their own version of Inquisition. Either way, his suggestion sounds plausible.

”Alright. You do that. Remember, kill him as soon as you feel a threat coming from him. Even if he looks like that now, we shouldn't underestimate these Transcendents from a higher world.”

”Understood!”

Rael acknowledged. He instantly flew down to pick up the tattered body of the Dark Elf Transcendent.

Just a little while ago, he's confidently chasing after Rael but now, he'll be wishing for his death soon.

As we watched them flew to the direction of Aves. A Communication Spell from Sofiel arrived. She probably only has time to respond from the earlier report of Rael.

After telling her what happened and how her subordinate was about to bring a half-dead Transcendent for them to interrogate, the woman on the other side became speechless. It's not even half an hour and we already took down a Transcendent.

In place of me, Fleur detailed what happened with a certain excitement in her voice.

Upon looking at her eyes, I could see that she really felt elated with what happened. Before my arrival here, all they suffered was defeat after defeat against Benedict and Marina.

This time though, even if she's not the main reason for that Dark Elf's fall, taking down a Transcendent is probably a milestone for her. The suppressed emotion of not being able to avenge her dead master and another fellow Transcendent was somewhat abated by this event.

After reporting to Sofiel, we both went back to the valley to continue watching over the two Doors of Transcendence.

Though she expressed her desire to set up more ambushes, I reminded her that not everything would go as smoothly as that.

Fortunately, she's listening to me. If not, she might make some drastic moves from that success.

Once they realized that one of their Transcendents went missing, they will surely put their guard up.

Until we're not sure of their entire forces and the location of the Portal, confronting them head-on is still a no-no. I will not risk my Companion's life for an uncertain situation like that.

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Hours passed and the sky turned from blue sky to the dark blue night sky.

The Dark Energy wave continued and Arland already expressed his concern about the panic that was rising from the lower-ranked Humans.

Not just him, Elementals and Luxians possibly have the same concern.

Compared to when there are only two Transcendents from the enemies, the situation of those not as good at their Elemental Pathway will surely be overwhelmed with the number of Transcendent Battles that will happen soon.

”The Elemental Monarch I left in charge of the forest while I'm away contacted me. The wave of energy made the people restless and now most of them were crazily cultivating their Elemental Pathway for a chance to survive.”

Fleur said as she returned to my side.

I guess the Elementals were full of enthusiasm, eh? That's better than the Humans from the city. They should take that as an example.

There's only a handful of Grand Magi to the Humans due to the deaths of the 14 elites that Arland sent on that mission. Those below, there should still be a sizeable army of Mage which came from the refugees who joined the city.

With the enhancement of his Defensive Formation, those not covered before were now included. If an army of Dark World and Noxian Mortals arrive again, they can now fight comfortably inside the city.

But yeah, the Humans of this world aren't like the Elementals. Even at the near-extinction of their race, there's still a lot who after graduating from the Academy stopped pursuing to further their Elemental Pathway.

”That's good for them. What about you? Have you calmed down?”

”Un. Thank you for the reminder. I got excited when I saw you easily take down one of them.”

”It was with your help, you know? If we get another chance like that, I will let you do it.”

”It's fine. I remembered what I needed to do. Also, I've decided…”

Fleur suddenly trailed her voice. I looked at her eyes and there's more than just her determination in it.

”… There's a possibility of me to end up in the same state as that Transcendent. That being the case, I decided to stop restraining this interest I have in you. Daisuke, can I still become your Companion?”

Upon hearing her words, a smile was naturally placed on my lips. She finally came around… to explore the emotion she never felt before.

”You can. And I am always hoping for it to happen. You just need to ask yourself, can you entrust your life with me?”