Chapter 106 The Entity
"So you pulled the strings huh... But how did you make Maxwell agree to you? And aren't A rank degu user are the only eligible to enter the Secret Realm?" Jacob asked with curiosity.
"Well, what do you think Lucuis doing? He can make an exception and make a B rank enter with his connections? And making Maxwell agree is not really hard as he hates Lucius. We have the common enemy so... That's it if I can't kill Fein myself. Why not used a borrowed knife to do the job? I have more important matters than caring about an already dead person. But if he really survives, then he is unlucky, with me becoming S rank after these remaining two months, I won't hold back anymore! And those damned organizations that chasing me, they would pay for making me hide like a rat!" Jackson's eye became bloodshot with anger
'Damn, this guy is really cunning and crazy!' Jacob shuddered at Jackson's schemes.
Enemies that are hiding in the dark while pulling the strings behind are the really dangerous ones. They don't have a bottom line, as they would do anything to achieve their goal. Jackson is that kind of person.
That's why he was skeptical at that start about why Jackson didn't make a move concerning Fain's matter. Now he knew that reason. The first major reason was, that he think that it was not worth it to reveal his whereabouts just to kill Fein. After all, time was crucial as he was in the process of upgrading his rank at the moment. Jackson can't afford to be chased endlessly by the Official Organizations. To begin with, he already has the plan and arranged for others to do the job instead of taking action personally. And lastly, he underestimates Fein. Jacob was quite perplexed by this, shouldn't smart people be cautious? Or is it their smartness that leads them to their arrogance? Jacob's opinion, eradicating the threat early is the way.
He already planned to solve the guy himself even without Jackson knowing. But now after hearing that Jackson's arrangements he was relieved.
"Well, let's celebrate after you successfully become S-rank!" Jacob smiled at the prospect of having a strong partner.
This time, Jackson laughed. "HAHAHA, I can finally walk unhindered in the degu society, I would join the Laughing Phantom this time!"
Jacob squinted after hearing the name of the famous criminal organization. "I would love to join too, but they only accept S-ranked degu users."
For criminals, joining the group of Laughing Phantom is an honor. Because it means that, one already belongs to the strongest. From the mind of criminals and the underground. The Laughing Phantom is the most vicious and best criminal group.
Jackson is no exception, joining that organization wouldn't only give him prestige, but it will also protect him from the pursuit of Official Guilds and Countries.
After all, even the high-ranking figures have to hesitate when it concerns the Laughing Phantom.
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-Monster World Secret Realm-
Fein was busy recovering his strength. After the peeping gaze appeared, he became more cautious about the temple.
Even his strong perception can't do anything about the mysterious entity. But Fein felt that entity shouldn't malicious to them.
How does he know?
Because it would have already attacked them if that was the case with the means of the entity. And he didn't feel the slightest malice from the gaze, only pure curiosity. As if it was evaluating their performance.
'Is that the spirit that was testing the participants to see if we are worthy of the inheritance?' As an avid reader of cultured literature in his past life. Fein was already tired of inheritance cliches in cultivation and fantasy novels.
Fein who was busy thinking about the mysterious entity suddenly felt a palm tapping his shoulder, he shifted his gaze to it only to see Sofia.
"What?"
"I'm still going with you regardless of the danger. I can now fight for myself, I didn't get stronger just to retreat in the face of danger." Sofia answered while looking at him without blinking showing her firm resolve.
Seeing the determination in her eyes, Fein nodded with gratified expression and smiled.
"I believe in you Sofia. Let's go, no matter what, we would leave this place in one piece!"
Sofia smiled sweetly at Fein's trust in her.
The two on the other had already stopped howling after the gaze on them disappeared. Voli and Aoi have a beast's institution that was innately superior to humans. They may have perceived the strange entity more clearly than Fein could.
Fein patted Voli's back trying to appease him. Voli is a brave and proud beast. An entity that could cause him to panic must not be simple. Because of this Fein was sure that the entity should be a spirit that was guarding this ancient temple or even the owner of inheritance himself.
"Let's go, Voli you'll be responsible for carrying us this time." Fein jumped on top of Voli. "Sofia used your hands to activate the palm print and sit beside me, It's safer if we are closer to each other so we can respond quickly if something unexpected happens."
Fein quickly uttered a series of logical commands like a commander.
"Aoi you are responsible for our backline."
Just like that, Fein set up a battle formation to reduce the danger that they would face on their next goal.
Sofia looked at the palm print.
"I hope this isn't a trap"
She lifted her hand and slowly tapped the palm print while staring at it nervously.
"Relax, it won't bite you" Fein chuckled trying to ease the mood.
As Sofia's palm made contact with the palm print perfectly. A dazzling bright light suddenly appeared in the middle causing the four of them to cover their eyes.
The white slightly swallowed their whole bodies instantly before disappearing.
After the light disappeared, the area returned to the previous darkness, the place became silent as if the place didn't have a trace of activity that had happened.
*Sigh*
Suddenly an old man covered in a black robe appeared in front of the stone table where the palm print is located.
The man was producing an ancient aura, he was surrounded by a golden mist that was in contrast with his black robe. He was pupilless but one can see that the part of his eyes that should be white in a normal human was tainted in black looking like a demon.
He looked deeply where Fein and others were previously standing.
"It seems that the participants this time are quite capable that they could even sense my gaze. I hope they succeed, I'm tired of waiting for our successor for millions of years already. I hope the legacy of our Civilization would shine again this time."
The old man sighed deeply, he has an indifferent aura and numb expression that was caused by his long life.