35 Soul Strike (1/2)

On the other side of the plainlan forest.

There was a two-figure of shadow observing the spectacle from afar.

”Do you honestly intend not to help him?” One of the shadows said in doubt.

”It is fine, don't underestimate the kid, despite everything he was my chosen disciple.” The man said while his eyes flashed with brilliant golden light.

”To tell you the truth, even right now I can't believe the Invincible A-ranker would choose a brat like that as his successor.” The shadow said while following the man's line of eyesight.

”What do you know about him? You're the first one who saw the kid, yet you didn't even discern his potential.” The man responded while he glanced at the shadow figure, ”Does pretending to be a receptionist muddled your perception?”

”Perhaps? Being a receptionist is a fun job you know? Would you like to apply to be one, Kyros?” The shadow figure retorted back while Kyros furrowed his eyebrows.

”Seriously Rosaleen, if you keep impersonating like that, the Elder Council might rebuke your right as a Guild Master,” Kyros reminded her.

”Pah! Like I care about those greybeards old folks, they can retaliate all they want, It's not like they can challenge me head-on.” Rosie retorted in irritation. If Kiro was here, he wouldn't believe that the Goddess of his dream can also speak vulgarly.

”Haa... Speaking of the Council, is that guy still pestering you?” Kyros tried to change the topic. He knew if he keeps bothering her like that, it won't end well for him.

Hearing his question, Rosaleen's face became sullen. ”I absolutely don't know what is wrong with that guy. However, after beating him half dead, he eventually gave up pursuing me.” Rosie said in a tone that didn't hide her irritation.

Seeing her reaction Kyros could only helplessly sigh. ”That guy is not bad in nature you see, It is just your beauty is so otherworldly. Who could've known the little snorty brat in the past, would grow into something like this.”

Rosaleen feigned that she didn't catch his words, as she said. ”How's the search for our target?”

Hearing her question, Kyros replied with a wicked expression. ”We do not need to search for him, my good disciple would lure that demon for us.” He said while he continued to observe Kiro.

***

On the Southeast side of the plainlan forest.

Kiro who decisively replenished his mana pool searched for the Goblin Shaman. However, after defeating Borogoblin, he couldn't even find a single trace to locate Demogoblin.

”Odd, how come that Shaman just ran like that, based on your observation that Goblin Shaman is quite sharp, right? Fixie,” Kiro said in bewilderment while his eyes rapidly scanned the encompassing forest.

”Master, stay focused that Shaman is certainly intelligent. However, the scary thing about the Goblin Shaman is not their knowledge but its soul strike,” Fixie replied before adding. ”But worry not, since Fixie is here, soul attack won't have much effect on Master.”

”You mean, you can counter mental attack?” Kiro asked curiously.

”Well, Fixie can block mental attack; however, there's a limit on what Fixie can do.” She said. ”Plus with Fixie around, Master won't be clueless when the Goblin Shaman uses its skill to Master, because Fixie can easily detect a soul fluctuation,” Fixie said in a reassuring tone.

When he heard Fixie's reassuring voice, Kiro subsequently able to ease his mind.

Then when he was about to move forward, Kiro heard Fixie's squealing voice. ”Master! Be careful, I detect a soul fluctuation 9 o'clock to your left side!” Fixie cried in alarm.

Heeding her warning, Kiro glanced at his left, then he saw the figure of Goblin Shaman who was grinning while hiding in the darkness.

Sensing the impending danger, Kiro voiced out. ”How can I counter a mental attack?” He said the only experience he has on the soul attack was at the time in the wilderness. However, because of a few negligence; Kiro suffered a heavy blow. With that reason, he became weary from the soul damage.

”At the moment, Master is not capable enough to counter a soul attack.” She said. ”Master should just focus on how to kill the monster and let Fixie handle the rest.”

Hearing her voice, Kiro could only nod in consent. Then he summoned three arrows, while simultaneously activating his skill.

”[Arrow Shock!]” Kiro shouted the keyword. The arrows darted glaringly, like a shimmering silvery luster at the Goblin Shaman.

*????????????????????ℎ! *????????????????????ℎ! *????????????????????ℎ!*

Three consecutive arrows shriek piercingly with breakneck speed.

Noticing the impending danger, Demogoblin activated his Soul slash.