Chapter 536: Term of 1 Year (1/2)

”Yes, but that doesn't mean you won't have a chance to fight him,” Isis said.

”Mm? What do I need to do?” Abdul assumed she wanted something from him, and depending on what, he was willing, as long as he could get rid of this dangerous fox.

Isis said with a giggle, ”Shishishi. Simple, come back in a year. One year from now I'll let you fight him in a life-or-death battle without interfering.”

'1 year... Although this fox's growth is scary, it won't be enough to make it to Saint Realm...' Abdul thought.

”Fine, I agree to your terms.” Abdul nodded after giving some thought.

”Shishi~ Now, get out of here. If you show up on this planet before the deadline, I'll kill you, you bastard~” Isis said playfully, but Abdul didn't doubt her words. After all, if she killed him, no one would know...

”I-I'm going. In a year I'll be back!” Saying this, he disappeared. He didn't even bother asking for his son's corpse; it was, after all, a useless child he wanted dead more than alive.

”So, Theo.” Isis turned to him and touched his face. ”Grow up soon, don't limit yourself anymore. I understand you want to let your family reach you in power, but don't be silly. If you have power, you can always help them grow later. Right now, you've met a very powerful enemy, and fortunately I was able to help you as I did now, but I can't always do that. After all, there will be times when I'll have to take care of my own affairs.”

”I know what to do.” Theo nodded seriously and said, ”Thanks, right now I was in trouble. If it weren't for you… I... *sigh* Anyway, I'll make an effort.”

”Shishi~ That's what I wanted to hear now... I'm coming back, send me back to [Dimensional Room]. I was in the middle of discovery; I don't want to waste any more time,” Isis said.

”Okay, thanks again.” Theo finally smiled at her and sent her to the [Dimensional Room]. Then Theo brought Zaika and Zaira back outside.

”Theo!” The two were worried sick and hugged him tightly.

What he didn't know was that it was thanks to the two of them saying what was going on that Isis left the [Dimensional Room] the moment Theo opened a small breach. Isis was, after all, a Void Cat.

”I'm fine, it's fine.” Theo took a few minutes to comfort the two girls.

The insecurity and restlessness in Zaika and Zaira's hearts eventually calmed down, but there was still some fear. The man who had shown up was, after all, a being on the same level as Isis. Which was pretty scary, and knowing Theo would have to fight such a being in the Saint Realm again, they couldn't help but worry again.

”Believe me, 1 year is enough for me to get strong and go up against that shark. Just believe me and Isis. If she's given a 1-year deadline, it means she trusts that I can reach that level of power in that time. Remember, I don't necessarily need to get to the Saint Realm, but I do need to be in the Venerable Realm for the odds to at least be in my favor.”

”I, we believe you, Theo, but…” Zaira bit her lip and said in distress, ”That doesn't stop me from worrying, does it?”

”Well... I understand.” Theo smiled softly. It felt good to be loved and to have someone so worried about you.

The destruction after Saint Abdul appeared was enormous, and the corpses of the Ten Thousand Souls Sect were flattened to the ground. Most turned into a pool of blood until their energy core was shattered.

'What a waste…' It was unfortunate to know he couldn't profit from what happened, but then he thought of something.

”Yes, Boss?!” Kuro appeared very happy to be summoned. He bounced around in his slime form.

”Do you think you can swallow this all?” Theo pointed to the ground where the Ten Thousand Souls Sect was supposed to be.