Chapter 383: Sword Monstress (2) (2/2)

You mean to tell them that someone actually slaughtered their way through World's End Falls territory? And even dared to come to Brave City right afterward?

They couldn't decide whether this person was brave or just stupid.

At this point, it didn't even matter whether Jilniya's words were true or not. When it came to matters like this, whoever held the most strength would be the one in the right. And, it seemed now that not only had this Sword Monstress angered Wilas with her disregard, but she had also enranged Jilniya by slighting the Power behind her.

No matter how others looked at it, this would end incredibly badly for this cloaked figure.

Still, despite the young Heiress' pointed questions, the Sword Monstress still didn't respond. The reverberations of her sword sung through the tower's first floor as though acting as her reply.

'If you're dissatisfied, just come', it seemed to say.

…

At that very moment, Leonel stood before the Dark Abode, shaking his head.

He turned his head toward the looming numbers in the distance and sighed again.

0:0:8:39

Considering his location, it wouldn't take him long to get to the Central Tower. But, he still felt uncomfortable cutting it so close. He wasn't sure if there would be a penalty for being late. But, considering his current situation, he didn't dare to test it out. He felt that if there was a timer, there was a reason for it being there.

Now, whether that was true or not… once again, he was unsure. But, better safe than sorry.

He was a bit regretful that he had allowed the Little Mink to enter on his own now. Unfortunately, Leonel had forgotten that the first time he watched the Little Mink evolve, the little guy had fallen into a deep sleep for several days. This was likely happening again.

'Forget it. It will take me 2 minutes and 21 seconds to make it from here to the Tower at full speed. I'll wait until 0:0:2:30 is left on the clock, then.'

Leonel felt that the little mink should be fine within the Abode. From what he knew, there was no one else capable of claiming a Dark Abode. And, even if there were, they would all be taking part in the third phase. So, everything should be fine.

Just when Leonel had made this decision, a black blur suddenly shot out from the house and barreled right into his chest. The streak was so quick that due to Leonel's absentmindedness, he didn't even notice what happened until it was too late.

”…Oof.”

Leonel coughed, feeling his ribs rebound against his heart and lungs.

After a while, he laughed, looking at the bundle of fur in his arms.

”Were you trying to kill me or something?” Leonel chuckled.

”Yip! Yip!”

Leonel's lip twitched. ”Why does that sound like a yes…?”

The little mink ignored Leonel's words and crawled to his favorite spot around his neck.

”Fine, fine. You win. Alright, let's go.”