A look of annoyance crossed Lucy's face after hearing Jian Yi's words. She thought to herself, "I want to punch you until you faint! How could you put Jia and Yuta on the same team? If I'd known, I would have refused to let you be the mastermind!"
"My hunch was right. Jia Guilford and Yuta Casseraal roam Jeju Island fighting monsters and their organized followers."
"To create their own romantic story with the blood and severed joints of their enemies! Ugh! Why am I not in that bastard's place?"
Unlike Lucy, who was still annoyed, Gray spoke with conviction after hearing Jian Yi's words. "So, after all, Jia is a Sacred Ruler, and Yuta was able to face Jia even after she raised her power level to Master Ruler."
After hearing Gray's response, Jian Yi decided to continue with his plan once more.
"The first team consists of Lucy Kathalie, Gray, and Ruichi D." Molière Beatrice Azwasen: "It's complete after obtaining everyone's approval."
"The second team will be Tom Fragelsen and Gowther McAteer..."
Before he could say anything else, Previca appeared from behind the trees, smiling provocatively.
"Did I interrupt you? I apologize in advance." Previca's voice held a hint of sadness mixed with sarcasm.
However, no one paid attention to their manner of speaking, as the time was not conducive to scrutinizing others' impolite or immature behavior.
"No, you didn't interrupt us. Your arrival was perfectly timed," Jian Yi said calmly, looking at Previca, who appeared puzzled.
"How so? I arrived at the right time? I don't understand."
"You'll find out. Just listen."
"Back to the important matter. The second team will consist of Tom Fragelsen, Gowther McAteer, Kristian Yorgam, Nicholas Yorgam, and Kazuhiro." "Kenziel, are there any objections?"
Jian Yi kept looking at each of them for several minutes, listening for any objections.
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However, Gowther, Tom, Nicholas, Christian, and Kazuhiro remained silent, confident that they would defeat all the Scorpion Organization's followers on Jeju Island without any effort.
Therefore, placing them on any team would make no difference; any objection would be a waste of time.
"Since there are no objections regarding the second team,"
"The third team will consist of Gia Guilford and Yuta Cassiral, since we haven't encountered them in recent days."
"This indicates one thing: they are in the north, and judging by their mindsets, they must have met and formed a team to counter waves of XXX++-rank monsters."
"Okay, regarding the team The fourth team will consist of me and Privica, the original Leon Britten and Inuyasha Britten. Any objections? If anyone has any, speak up. Okay.
A sigh escaped Beatrice's lips as she snapped her fingers, creating a dome around them.
Speaking in her usual tone, she said, "Since there are no objections, I'll send Team 4 to the south, Team 3 to the east, and Team 1 to the west. Okay?"
Beatrice snapped her fingers again, even before hearing the others' agreement.
They disappeared from their positions, heading to their designated posts.
The battle between the students and professors of the Vrsalkin Academy was nearing its end.
Meanwhile, Gia and Yuta sat atop the corpses of the Scorpion Organization's followers and the monsters, gazing at the sky with cold expressions.
A faint smile appeared on Yuta's face as he looked at Gia, who was staring blankly into space.
"Remember what I said?" "When I said I would kill the Magic Emperor Aster Guilford that day..."
Geia turned her gaze to Yuta as she stood up, the bodies she had been sitting on having vanished, and the same was true for the rest of the corpses.
She answered his question as she sheathed her blood-soaked sword. "Yes, I remember what you said, but why do you want to kill him? That's something I still don't understand. Is there some animosity between you and my adoptive father, Aster Guilford?"
Geia's gaze was sharp as she watched Yuta intently, following his every move.
A faint smile touched Yuta's lips as he looked at Geia, who was watching him analytically.
"As I said, your father is adoptive, but don't you have a desire to know your origins? Your real family? Your father, your mother, your sisters? What happened to them? Why are you an orphan?"
"Why did Aster Guilford decide to take care of you and prevent you from using your powers? Your blood is clearly mixed; it emanates from your body. You are a mixed breed, just like me."
"The reason I killed Aster is because he wanted to kill me in return and use me as a tool to increase his power, and you're no exception to that."
"I know you won't understand right now, but if you want to know the whole truth, why don't you come with me to the celebration that will be held in the city of Berheis during the end-of-year holidays?"
"Consider it a break from the pressures of being the daughter of one of the great dukes, Duke Aster Guilford, and at the same time, the daughter of the Magic Emperor."
Gea continued to look at Yota without saying anything. She didn't understand why he was getting close to her when he didn't like her or care that she was the daughter of Duke Aster Guilford, who is considered one of the most powerful figures in Central Asia and one of the most famous figures in the human realm as a whole.
Yet he wants to kill him and tells her so directly. Why is he so confident that Gea can inform Aster of Yota's plan to overthrow him? This will lead to his execution on charges of conspiring against a high-ranking official of the Emperor.
It might even be considered treason against the human Empire, since Aster Guilford One of the pillars protecting the empire from collapse.
And at the same time, it is ultimately a beneficiary, as Yuta Casseraal is a dangerous rival with a volatile mind who bows to no one and gives no loyalty to anyone, whether ally or foe.
However, she will never be able to trust him completely. To trust a demon is sheer folly, and Yuta has surpassed demons in his actions: murder, betrayal, and blackmailing some students on occasion for personal gain.
She has been observing Yuta for the past few months and has discovered that he is not the type to give up on achieving his goals, no matter the means.
"From what I understand from your words, you know who..."They are my family, and the real reason Aster Guilford adopted me.
"What real reason is there for you to want to kill him? It's not a real reason. My father is currently a fighter of the highest rank of Holy God.
"And you are stronger. You were able to fight me effortlessly when you used the God's Blessing, which raised my power at that time to the rank of Lord God.
"That's why you are technically stronger than Aster Guilford, who is still at the highest rank of Holy God. Yet you speak as if he is stronger than the level he is rumored to have reached." Gia spoke in an interrogative tone, a transparent purple aura hovering around his body.
"Hahahaha! You fool! Do you think that what is happening around us, or what we know now, is the truth and a logical explanation for everything that has happened or is happening right now?" Yuta laughed loudly as he looked at Gia.
He decided to continue speaking in a calm tone with a hint of sarcasm. "In this world, or any world, whatever its type, there will always be one law, and that is the law of the strongest." "The rules of the game"
"He who writes the events as he pleases is powerful. Do you really think Aster Guilford is still a High Holy Lord? You're pathetic."
"But if you come with me during the end-of-year holidays, you'll find the answer to all the questions you've ever had, and even those you haven't even considered."
Although Gia seems to know everything that happens in the world, that doesn't mean she knows everything. After all, she's just like everyone else in this world.
She only knows what she needs to know, nothing more. As for the things she shouldn't know, it's not easy to keep them hidden.
The world won't tell you everything. Some things must remain unknown because they have the power to shake the world to its core and change how people view those in power.
At the same time, they won't allow ordinary people to know anything like that because it threatens their personal interests.
A deep sigh escaped Gia's lips as she looked towards Yuta. She couldn't get a word out; it was as if she had lost the ability to speak.
Living under the same roof as Yuta was the last thing on her mind. The thought of him, yet she felt nothing towards him—not familiarity, caution, hatred, interest, love, competition, tension, anxiety, or discomfort.
Nothing at all. It was as if she were looking at herself, and this made her more confused than she felt any danger, anxiety, fear, or even awe towards him.
She kept looking at Yuta Tarta and at her reflection on the blade of a sword lying beside her, Tarta.
She began to scrutinize her actions and his. She noticed that he resembled her in almost every way: appearance, manner of speaking, gaze, posture, and eating habits.
Was this because they were hybrids and were able to create a similar way of life because they shared the same hybrid genes? This was the only hypothesis she could come up with at the moment.
An exaggerated resemblance isn't something that can be achieved through imitation. Being hybrids, it's logical that they would possess the same mindset as the beings who carry her genes. Therefore, the resemblance between them seemed somewhat logical.
This was the idea that Jia tried to convince herself of after discovering that Yuta A hybrid like her
"Let's say I agreed and knew the real reason behind your desire to kill my father by adopting Aster Guilford, although I'm surprised you knew that. Even the sons of great dukes don't know I'm the adopted daughter of Duke Aster Guilford."
"Let's ignore how you found out. There's still one question: what would I gain from Aster's death? I live the life of royalty, doing what I want, when I want. If Aster tries anything, I'll just kill him."
"The speed at which my power increases is terrifying. Secondly, being a hybrid gives me a fighting advantage, even over those stronger than me. After all, Lord Ruler is the lowest rank; the difference between us won't be significant."
"Even with his experience, he won't be a match for me. With the help of a ruler's power and the blessing of a ruler, which Aster Guilford lacks, I'll be able to defeat him easily."
"I can extract information from him without needing you. Why do you think I need him, Lord Uta Cassiral?"
Appearance A sly smile spread across Yuta's face as he listened to Gia's words, which Komta considered trivial and absurd. He decided to shatter Gia's trust, which had led him to nothing but death.
"Here's the problem. Do you think the Master of Gods is a final level? You fool!"
"I'll tell you one thing—no, I'll show you something that will truly amaze you."
Yuta stood up, ignoring Gia's piercing gaze.
He muttered under his breath after walking a few meters away from her:
As Yuta finished speaking, a wave of spiritual energy emanated from his entire body, making him appear illuminated by a layer of black and white.
His power had increased dramatically, to an extent that Gia couldn't comprehend.
She spoke in a voice filled with astonishment, "What's happening here? What is this terrifying energy? Is this Yuta's real power or what?"
A layer of mixed colors began to appear. The black and white fading away gradually shattered, revealing Yuta transformed into a radically different form. His hair had turned jet black, and his crimson eyes had become a pale gray, like two diamonds.
However, it wasn't the change itself that shocked her. What lay behind him was something else entirely. She sensed that his power wasn't real; there was something he was hiding.
But she wasn't in a position to dwell on that, as her thoughts were consumed by what lay behind Yuta's back. She knew what it was.
Behind his back was a giant disc bearing the Yang and Yin symbols, and in the center, a pen that had left a curved mark.
"It's like when I perform a ruler's blessing. How is that? Did another ruler bless it, or what?"
"No, no ruler has blessed me with this ability. What you call a ruler's blessing is a complete lie in the end."
"What do you mean by 'not a complete lie'? You mean that can be given to other entities?" Jia spoke as calmly as possible, trying to conceal her true intentions. Her Disturbance
Yuta deactivated the Great Outcast Suite: Great Creator, reverting to his normal form as he glanced at Gia, who was trying to keep her face mask from falling off.
She had shown enough surprise for one day, that's what she was thinking. Showing everything she was thinking might make him easy prey.
"What you call the Pool of Mysterious Being or the Pool of a Ruler is both yes and no at the same time."
"Why yes and no at the same time?"
Even though GiaYuta, seemingly unconcerned after retrieving her, shifted his expression, indicating that she had been listening intently to every word he said.
"That blessing is called a Wing. One obtains it in several ways, including inheritance, which is what you and the other Grand Ducal Families possess, with the exception of Aster Guilford, who is the adopted son of a former Paschulen head."
"Let's get back to the important point. The main Wing I possess is called the Great Outcast Wing: the Great Creator. It alters my form, increases my power, and accelerates the evolution of a subsidiary Wing, or what you call a Ruler's Blessing."
Geia looked at Yuta for a few seconds before speaking. "I know that. You're saying there are only commonalities. What distinguishes a subsidiary Wing or a blessing from a main Wing?"
A smile of admiration spread across Yuta's face as he listened to Geia's words. "Yes, there's a subtle difference. If we consider the main Wing to be the snail inside the shell, that's the ability that grants the wing."
"As for the shell, it's what you know: increased power, accelerated evolution, and a change in appearance. That's why..." "Inheriting a wing or acquiring it in other ways is only possible if it's a chained type, like Hunter Wings or Warrior Wings."
"Otherwise, you'll only get a shell. And to clarify, no matter how weak a wing is, the power it grants is enough to change the concept of strength."
"Well, to activate a wing, one must reach the rank of Boundless, which is a rank above Lord God, if we can say there are 10 ranks above Lord God."
"That's why..."
Signs of understanding appeared in Gea's mind as she listened to Yuta's words. She spoke in a calm tone, "You're saying that Grand Dukes have surpassed the rank of Lord God long ago and reached higher ranks."
"Yes, you're right. Lord Gea Guilford is currently at the first level of his wing, and the strongest level a human has reached is the second level, which Reinhardt de Molière reached even more powerfully."
"However, if you want to know more, follow me, and you'll learn everything I wanted to know and things you hadn't even considered."
Gea massaged Her temples throbbed with a sudden headache triggered by the information she'd overheard, but it vanished after a few seconds.
Even though he'd told her several things, they were mundane, not special—things anyone could deduce.
How could one obtain wings? What types existed? How did one level up? How many levels were there? What powers did each wing grant? These and many other questions swirled in Gia's mind. Yuta didn't answer them, leaving her to try and win her over.
She extended her hand, a sign of her agreement with the pact between them and Yuta. After all, the world was still shrouded in mystery, and the fact that Aster was significantly stronger than her only made things complicated.
Discovering that he knew half a lie was difficult for her to accept.
Gia's desire for power and to uncover the world's secrets overshadowed her feelings of confusion and shock.
"Fine, I agree. And I'd prefer if what you say is useful, not a load of nonsense."
"You will benefit from every word you hear from him, I promise you that."
The moment their hands touched, an electric shock surged through them, sending a chill through their hearts for a fraction of a second before Marta dispelled it.
Even Yuta, who had faced death without a shred of fear, felt a pang of dread for the first time after meeting the Master of Death, BO 00 01, for the first time.
But he didn't show it; his gaze remained unmoved, filled with unwavering confidence and determination.
They both rose afterward, continuing on their way without a word, for there was nothing more to say.
In this era, a battle royale unfolds, a time when death casts its shadow over all without exception.
The worthy live to fight, the weak die in a world where only the strongest survive. The victor is the one who writes history and manipulates it as they please.
Therefore, dwelling on what happened will be of no use; this is not the time to think about such matters.