Chapter 466: Showing Confidence (1/2)

With that shout of the red-skinned Rank 3 Transcendent, the over 50 Rank 2 Transcendent that was trying their hardest to stand up from the side effects of Ailment Fog all flew out of their safe zone, despite being filled with reluctance.

Upon seeing that, I alternately looked down to the Rank 3 Transcendent and towards those Rank 2 Transcendents' direction to gauge my next move.

The effect of the Ailment Fog still lingered in all of them and due to that, their stats were still lowered.

It's the effect of Stat Debuff that came along with the side effect they were feeling that always depended on how strong the enemy was.

When it was still an Orb that's its main effect. However, now that its true nature as a repressed Skill was revealed, that stat debuff was just the side effect. That's why even the Rank 3 Transcendent was affected. The Ailment it was causing to those caught by it was the main effect.

Although it's hard to accurately gauge, the Rank 3 Transcendent was probably only feeling a slight reduction in stats hence he was so confident earlier. As for those Rank 2 Transcendents, those weaker than me would've felt a greater stat reduction.

They could ease it up if they focus their Energy Control in fully circulating the Energy in their bodies to expel the Ailment Fog that seeped through their skin and their seven orifices.

”Nysia, go all out against that one. I'll propel you up towards the same level as him. Jayna, Lunaria and Elise come out and… let them know how strong Rank 2 Transcendents are in this world.”

As I sent the telepathic messages to my four Companions inside the cockpit of the Sanguine Aegis, another storm of Energy gathered behind me.

Restrict!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Before the three women arrived at my side, Energy Chains with greater numbers than what I used against the Rank 3 Transcendent shot towards the incoming Rank 2 Transcendents.

Upon noticing the same Ability I showed earlier, even weakened, they all became cautious as they instantly utilized their Pathway Skills that seemed to originate from a Physique-type Pathway.

Their red-colored Level 2 Source Energy materialized and covered their bodies, creating some kind of body armor. Following that, red wolves with eyes as black as the night appeared in front of them and lunged forward, facing the chain with their maws wide open.

I see. They're from the Nightwolf World. The body armor and the wolves they summoned… they're most likely their version of Crown and Pillars.

And as for their Transcendent Pathway, it always varied from person to person.

”That's… Do we have to move now, Daisuke?” Jayna asked while rubbing the ring on her finger. It's the previous Orb of Ailment and most likely, she's now itching to use it in battle.

”I'm always ready, Daisuke. The purple sky was favorable for my Ability. The hidden moon became visible.” Lunaria pulled out a dagger from her Necklace and like Jayna, she appeared eager to do something. Apart from the few experiences she had from closing the Breached Portal, this would be the first time she was going to fight someone at her level.

”I, as well. I'm ready anytime, Daisuke.” Elise curtly followed, the Flamebird from her Ability was now as big as an Ultimate Metagen. And with its intense golden flames, even the toughest metal would surely melt against it.

”Un. I would be concealing you three. Position yourselves near that area they created for themselves. These guys wouldn't just land here and do nothing. Jayna, use your ring and supplement the Ailment Fog existing inside it when they retreated back.”

Acknowledging my words, the three women moved closer to me before the Void Concealment completely covered them.

I had my fair share of experience against an Invasive World in my past as well. These guys. Every Invasive World was cautious, they wouldn't blindly send their experts to die.

So for these unusual movements from this group of Transcendents, I began growing some doubt as to their true purpose.

As the three women moved out while being Concealed, the Energy Chains finally met the red wolves of the Nightwolf World Transcendents.

The first Transcendent and the one at the forefront who summoned an Armor and a pack of red wolves exhibited either a Psyche-type or Elemental-type properties. It was evident when his red wolves ignited in scarlet red flames as they lunged toward three Energy Chains aiming to take down their summoner. Perhaps they would attempt those chains down.

The second Transcendent exhibited Spirit-type properties when the armor he's wearing and the wolves that barked at the incoming Energy Chain resonated together as if they're one entity.