Chapter 607 - Lucky (2/2)

”Okay.” Aina said lightly, taking the cube.

Aphestus didn't say anything. He simply turned and walked away.

What only he and Leonel seemed to be aware of was the fact there was a strong killing intent locked onto the latter from start to finish. Yet, Leonel had hardly reacted.

The cause of this matter was clear. This wasn't about how strong Leonel was or wasn't, it was simply about a man deeming his word as more important than the word of any other. Aphestus didn't care what reasoning Leonel had, since he had spoken his word, he wouldn't take it back. This was exactly the same reason why he hadn't booted Aina out from Hero Peak.

Leonel smiled and waved as Aina disappeared into the distance. It was only after she was gone that his gaze became cold and the atmosphere seemed to become frozen.

'When did I become so murderous?' Leonel thought to himself.

If it wasn't for the sake of Aina, he really might have killed Aphestus just then.

Leonel felt as though his inhibitions against killing were loosening each and every day. Would there really come a time where he reaped lives like cutting weeds? He didn't really like the feeling.

If he killed Aphestus, what then? Wouldn't he be cutting off Aina's path? And where would he find another Fifth Dimensional world to station himself in?

Leonel had learned a lot about the Dimensional Verse in recent times, more than enough to understand that traveling up a Dimension was no simple task. At the very least, with Earth's current infrastructure, the price would likely near a Silver Grade treasure. This was obviously something Leonel couldn't afford.

If he was forced to leave this place too soon, he didn't know when he'd be able to cure Aina.

”Brat, you're too impulsive.”

Leonel, who was lost in his own thoughts as though there weren't others around him, was suddenly startled awake.

”Hm?” Leonel raised an eyebrow.

He was impulsive? If the old man knew what was going on in his mind, he'd realize just how much prudence Leonel had shown just now.

Whether or not Leonel could actually defeat Aphestus was unknown even to him. But, what Leonel was sure of was that Aphestus would suffer greatly if he had to battle him.

Elder Tobis shook his head and looked back toward the other faction vice leaders. But, it was clear that none of them were very interested in the youths that remained. If they wanted to join, they could take the exam like everyone else.

And while they would allow this for the four geniuses to Leonel's back, it was unlikely that they'd make room for Leonel himself after what they just saw.

”Youths should learn to bide their time. What good does your killing intent do you now?”

Leonel raised an eyebrow at these words. But, he didn't say much as he made his way up the mountain pass.

His killing intent? Aphestus should be happy that he restrained it.