Chapter 405 - 355 : Desert Wyvern (1/2)

”Huh I thought they'll run away… they're not a bunch of gutless fools after all.”

Arthur voiced his thoughts as he gazed at the sweating Jace and his two comrades. Actually, he thought they'll flee the moment Innocence appeared but they ganged up on the monster and helped the woman defeat it.

”Never mind that, are you alright? Do you still feel pain?”

Lucy held the little boy and caressed his chest, her expression clearly showed how worried she was. She was startled by Arthur's sudden actions and only after he explained what happened did she breath a sigh of relief.

Once they made sure Innocence is no longer here, the six others joined the two 'siblings'. Jace was grinning happily as he waved the Golden Numbra.

Although he had to fight Innocence and was injured, he wasn't the least bit annoyed after getting what he wanted. Kelan and Sral, his two friends, were in worse shape but they were as delighted as their leader. The two women quietly followed them and only the silver-haired woman lagged a bit behind.

She was furrowing her brows as she glanced around her, wanting to understand what just happened. No matter how weakened she was, it was to the point of not being able to sense Innocence hiding under the pond.

Unfortunately, she wasn't able to locate anything but she remained extremely cautious.

The burly black man was about to tell the siblings that they won't get a share from the Numbra only to find them totally uninterested by the flower so he shut his mouth and stored it.

The small group rested for half an hour before continuing their trip. Unlike earlier, Lucy's sister no longer paid attention to Arthur, she just kept staring to the front.

Arthur could feel her sense stretched to all direction, even after a long time, she didn't retract it.

'What do you think?'

He asked the silent Lucy, who was holding hand and following the others. The wife thought for a moment before saying

'I'm not sure how strong she is outside but I can handle her in this secret Realm. She's pretty powerful but not invincible. The problem is the old man that was accompanying her.”

'Yes, he's a troublesome one. I think he's an Overgod, it's best to separate from them if he ever shows up.'

Lucy didn't object for it was disadvantageous for them to be found out in this place. Not only is there the old man, but there's also the Holy Dominion, who brought a pretty powerful group led by a Deacon.

The Deacon's abilities are still unknown, nevertheless, it is best to take precautions. Claud did tell him that The Holy Echelon, despite being weaker than the Holy Order, still has a few powerful individuals.

…

After the group left the relatively safe forest, the environment and weather drastically changed. From a lush and beautiful forest to a desert filled with mountains of sands. The weather became hotter and the number of battles increased.

The frequent attacks of the monsters became annoying and tiring, even for Jace. The monsters here were mostly those stone worms Lucy killed when they appeared in that dark cave.

There was one other type of monsters that lived in this desert, it was short monsters that were as short as goblins. They had grey skin and used primitive weapons.

Their appearance wasn't frightening but they always traveled in groups and were powerful, individually. These creatures, known as Grey Korvs, heavily relied on cooperations and would often ambush their enemies.

They would dive under the sand and try to grab a human's legs, immobilizing them so that their comrades could finish their job. Most annoying of all is the needle-like things they throw. If it lands in a vital spot, it can instantly kill the target.

Two times did Jace and the others meet other cultivators and two times did they see them get killed by these thin and lightning-fast needles.

…

Today was another hot day for the party of seven, just as they were a mountain of sand, the silver-haired woman suddenly leapt at Arthur and Lucy, grabbing them both before jumping back. The two siblings were startled, especially the boy, whose face became pale.

In the place where the two siblings were at, two thin grey hands appeared from within the sand, catching naught but air.

The Korv tried to retreat only to be grabbed by Jace, who snapped its back in half while grumbling. Three arrows were shot by the two women, accurately hitting three Grey Korvs that were hiding in the vicinity.

Their temporary companions were fooled by his and Lucy's flawless act. They genuinely thought that Arthur was a good for nothing kid who's being taken care of by his reliant big sister.

Lucy did fight a few times but she didn't use any special skills. She used two silver daggers and would rely on [Advanced Dagger Mastery] to take care of her enemies.

None were suspicious of them so they continued their play and would rarely interact with others. In fact, neither Arthur nor Lucy ever talked to the silver-haired woman… till this day.

As she saved them both, she softly put them on the ground and turned toward the boy while saying

”Are you okay?”

She seemed to be worried, which was a bit surprising for Jace and the rest. Arthur's guess was kind of correct as Lucy's sister had a soft heart despite her indifferent attitude or expressionless face.