Chapter 379: Hate Moves (1/2)

Leonel's steps paused.

He really didn't know what these people wanted to 'talk' about. It seemed more to him that they wanted to find an excuse to do something to him. However, Leonel didn't care about any of this.

He gave the sister Moon sibling a dazzling smile. It was so genuine and light that it made her heart stop for a brief moment.

”My name is Leonel Morales. I am a citizen of Earth. This brand on my forehead is an unfortunate circumstance, I just got unlucky in coming here during a period of time they were monitoring for fugitives. I'm sure as citizens of Terrain, you know more about this than I do.”

Leonel thought to himself for another few moments.

”I believe that is all. Make sure to spread that far and wide.”

Leonel didn't speak particularly loudly, but his voice resonated, reaching the ears of all those within the square.

The atmosphere seemed to freeze.

Leonel raised an eyebrow. Did he say something wrong? It can't be that racism is a thing in these places? No, that shouldn't be it, Leonel saw plenty of people from other worlds coming to Terrain. If they weren't alright with such a thing, why would they make it such a big staple of their culture?

The four Emperors were shaken once again.

Leonel was filled with too many surprises.

Claiming the Dream Abode was already enough to shake them to the core. Having a Light Elemental affinity so high on top of that was enough to make them green with envy despite how well they tried to hide it.

But, even compared to all of this, the name Earth seemed to shake them all the more.

Feelings of jealousy, animosity and disdain swirled in the air. This wasn't a matter of nationality or racism, as odd as it seemed to say this after describing such vitriol.

Earth and Terrain seemed to be on two opposing sides of the spectrum. While the common citizens had never heard of Earth, the elites of Terrain all had.

Terrain was reaching the end of its growth potential, Earth had an endlessly paved road before it. Terrain didn't receive the support of higher level worlds, Earth received the support of countless. Terrain was entering a crossroads that might end their world as they once knew it… and Earth was just beginning to bud.

The more one compared, the more striking the differences became.

”… Did you just say Earth?” Reynred's gaze narrowed.

Leonel raised an eyebrow. ”Yes?”

Reynred's gaze narrowed even further before looking toward Anared.

”Is this how your Keafir family operates now? Allowing those of other worlds to partake in our resources?”

A slight hint of animosity hung in the air. Regardless of what side you were on, the idea of someone stealing away something that was rightfully yours wouldn't sit well with you. It only made it worse that Leonel was in the Third Dimension.

Those who wanted to partake in the Brave City trials but weren't part of the major powers of Terrain had to wait to the second phase. But, who would believe that someone in the Third Dimension could do this?

The contrast Zilar provided was too drastic.