Chapter 493 Gracier & Madaras (1/2)

As the two girls gazed at Rhode, he was astounded that he couldn't sense their line of sight at all, which was really rare.

Even though he might not be in the best of health after the battle with the Duke Fiend, his sharp senses didn't disappear because of that. This was enough to prove the capabilities of the two girls.

They were indeed 'Elves of the Wind'.

Rhode gasped in admiration. If he wasn't gazing at their faces, he definitely wouldn't be aware of their existence and react accordingly. They were the most powerful assassins of the Elf race. Rhode had once read about the Elf Assassins on the forums and he had to say, the Elves had the perfect qualities for assassins. They were agile, quick, experts in camouflaging themselves with the terrain, and skillful in bows and arrows, as well as ambushes. Perhaps there would be more Elf Assassins if they weren't proud in nature and hated these insidious practices.

Back in the days, players in the game dug out the intelligence data regarding the 'Elves of the Wind' because they wished to restore the ancient classes. There was a tradition in the gaming world of the Dragon Soul Continent where many advanced classes required the players to experience trials or unearth the information themselves. Especially for the legendary classes of the ancient era, the players could become the one and only heir of the class if they were able to excavate them from the historical ruins. The temptation to players was huge and as a matter of fact, the classes that were excavated by the players generally possessed rare, unmatchable strength.

Taking the 'Elves of the Wind' for example. This class was sealed and forgotten after the massive war. Not only that, the 'Elves of the Wind' possessed a skill that the players declared as cheating.

Stealth.

In simple terms, an Elf Assassin with the Stealth skill could blend into the air entirely and one wouldn't be able to sense its presence no matter its body temperature, health status, line of sight, or murderous intent. If these Elf Assassin truly wished to conceal themselves, they would be as perfect as non-existent. According to the forums, this Stealth skill wouldn't obstruct one's senses or use an eye-masking spell to conceal themselves. They would as though disappear from the surface of the earth and even though they were standing right there, one wouldn't be able to deal any damage to it with one's sword or spell.

This skill could almost be considered as invincible. Moreover, it was a passive skill and wouldn't require any spiritual energy. There were players that announced that as long as one used Spatial spells to blast the location where the Elf Assassin was standing, this Stealth skill could be easily countered. However, based on the data in the forum, this Stealth skill could be said to have destroyed the balance of the game.

However, no players were able to restore this Elf Assassin class and become an heir successfully. Just as its name suggested, this class was almost purely imaginary without any actual traces. There were players who thought that the 'Elves of the Wind' had some relations with the Dark Elves and spent six months in the underground. In the end, they couldn't find any clues at all. Even though the Dark Elves were also experts in assassination skills and concealing themselves, it was like the difference between an amateur and a professional when they were compared to the Elves of the Wind.

As Rhode recalled his memories regarding this superb class, the two girls leaped off the table silently. Their snowy robe vestured their stature while their pulled-down hood covered their youthful, adorable faces, exposing only their smooth chins. They arrived at Rhode's feet without speaking a word.

”Uh…” The atmosphere turned awkward quickly. Lapis gaped and gazed at the two girls nervously while Rhode sized them up from head to toe without saying a thing. After a few moments, he said with some hesitation.

”Gracier? Madaras?”

”…” The two girls nodded in acknowledgment almost simultaneously. There were no differences in their height, looks, and costumes and they looked like the reflections of each other. Even when they were in the form of weapons, Rhode couldn't differentiate them clearly too. Perhaps Rhode would've mixed them up if it weren't for the label descriptions.

Before Rhode asked more questions, the two girls stepped forward and grabbed both of his arms each. Soon, Rhode felt a warm, comfortable source of power flowing from his palms. The pain and fatigue of his body lessened greatly and he felt that his spiritual energy was replenishing at an amazing rate.

Are they doing this to treat my wounds?

As this thought cropped up in his mind, Celestina's voice sounded out of a sudden. ”Ah… I can feel Big Sister's powers… Ehhh! Big Sister Gracier? Big Sister Madaras?! How are you two awake? How is it possible? What did that scheming bastard human do this time?”

Rhode knitted his brows as soon as he heard Celestina's words. Even though this Demon lady never disobeyed his command, her harsh views on Rhode never lessened and she would still ridicule him frequently. Although Celestina was truly a beautiful young lady, Rhode eventually wasn't a masochist and this caused constant sneering between the two of them. Celestina seemed to have a strong opinion about an ordinary human like Rhode obtaining the Holy Sword Card Deck. However, Rhode wasn't aware of what exactly she was against him for.

”I didn't do anything, Celestina. We may be close, but I will still sue you for defamation if you continue to utter rubbish.”

”Who defamed you? I am the higher nobility and you are just a human. Do you think you're worth my stature? I've followed you for so long; how would I not know how perverted you…” before Celestina could finish her sentence, Rhode felt Gracier and Madaras clasping his palms slightly. Even though the strength was not worth mentioning, Celestina's non-stop blabbering stopped abruptly. When Celestina tried to shoot her mouth off again, instead of her high and mighty tone, it sounded as though a shuddering lamb was backing away from a hungry wolf with sharp teeth. ”… I-I'm very sorry, Sisters. I-I didn't mean to offend Master…”

Wow. There indeed was always something to conquer another.

Rhode scanned the girls before him curiously. He realized that the relationship between these sisters was obvious—Celia had a determined, yet stubborn personality. But she wouldn't refute Celestina's words no matter what and would always obey her. Right now, this arrogant Demon lady behaved like a mouse that had seen a cat while facing these two girls that seemed younger than her.

Celestina disconnected her spiritual communications after apologizing while Gracier and Madaras let go off Rhode's palms and took a step back. They placed their right hands on their chests and performed an odd bow. All of a sudden, a dazzling, warm white radiance bloomed from their bodies and shrouded themselves thoroughly. In a blink of an eye, the two girls vanished in the brilliance.

Rhode expected that they would turn into Holy Sword Cards after they disappeared. But instead, the two daggers hovered plainly in midair. There were no other changes apart from the seemingly inexhaustible magical radiance that indicated their recovery from severe damage.