310 Rune (1/2)
Ezequiel's red sun fist and Zatiel's bone flaming sword were engraved in their mind, and they would never forget them. In all of them, an immense hunger for power was raging along with the desire to stand proudly in the sky and show their might to the world.
A smile appeared on the Neo-Demon when he saw his people display happiness and admiration.
However, the expression of the Rebirth Incarnations was the opposite. Coldness and killing intent filled their eyes as they waved their wings and disappeared into the distance. Zatiel had a mission for them, and they needed to hurry up before the soul, body, and energy of their vessels were completely burned out.
A group of people rose from the Daybreak Magic Tower. They were Ezequiel, Zitra, Totto, Nero, and the bulky man. The Supreme Neo-Demon was still recovering from his wounds, but the drop of blood had healed him enough to regain consciousness and move without a problem.
Zatiel was able to recognize the bulky man immediately. He was the Rank 4 Abomination Gorilla, Tyrus.
The reason for the change in appearance was not a transmutation spell. The magic creature was very proud of his body. He would not change it for something so vain as the opinion of others, and neither would Zatiel ask him to do it.
The reason for his body being that of a human was due to a Path Technique he and almost all the other magic creatures in the City of the Sun were training.
The technique name was The Mind Follows the Body. It allowed magic creatures to obtain a human body that could not only express all the power and abilities of their original bodies but also granted them an enhanced dexterity. Another main feature of this technique was the ability to obtain greater control over their instincts and develop their wisdom.
Once they complete the first level of this technique, even those Rank 0 Magic Creatures would have perfect control over their instincts, and their wisdom would not be worse than that of a Magus. By then, there would no longer be the need for those Rank 4 Magic Creatures to keep an eye on them to make sure they do not go wild.
As Zatiel and the others got closer, a person drew the attention of the Neo-Demon. He looked to the side and saw the only person in the group that came with Sirius and that remained alive, the previous Vice-Head of the Empire Commercial Association, Tritus Fonder.
The rest also focused on him when they saw Zatiel's staring at him. The man was so decrepit that it was just a matter of time before he passed away.
A peculiar light appeared on Zatiel's eyes, and he proceeded to approach the Magus. When the rest saw this, they were surprised.
Totto was about to stop him since it would not be fit for an absolute genius like him to take care of a Rank 3 life. It was better if someone else killed him as his reputation was too important. However, before he could do anything, Ezequiel gave him a signal for him to remain calm and see what is going to happen.
A small smile appeared on Tritus' face when he saw Zatiel's figure approaching. Being killed by a unique being like him would be an honorable end.
”This old man humbly greets the mighty Ash Dragon Slayer, Zatiel Daybreak.” The Magus' words were full of respect, and he performed a ninety-degree bow.
”It has been a long time since our last meeting. Are you aware of the cause of your downfall?” Zatiel words had a deep meaning, and if Tritus could not give him a satisfactory answer, there was no point in proceeding with his plan.
Surprise appeared on the Magus' face, and he could not help but sigh. He closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them again, an extremely cunning light filled them. It was like he had become a completely different person.
”I know it was Jenner, the one who interfered with the awakening of my True Soul and impeded my advance to Rank 4. But she was too stupid to be able to see through my mask, so someone more powerful must have helped her.”
When Totto and the rest heard those words, they were confused. The only one who understood what was happening was Ezequiel.