Chapter 98: Demonic Lightning Prowler
After completing Mirena’s runic engraving, Vlad continued with the rest of the inner circle, creating Runic Sets for Roman, Frank, Clasius, and Amara.
While the process was torturous, each soldier couldn’t help but smile widely, full of excitement and thrill, once the Runic Set was fully engraved into their flesh. They felt their new powers surging within them.
The group was confident that if they had possessed this power during the clash with the high demonic horde, they would have been able to butcher the Champion demons without needing Jormungandr’s intervention.
Of course, they were not worried about finding opportunities to test this power. In a chaotic world full of demons and angels, battles would not be in short supply anytime soon.
Vlad was also extremely pleased with the work, as he felt his skills as a Runemaster had greatly improved. While the A.I. Chip could analyze and process information at a speed and efficiency much greater than his own, there was one area where it depended on him: innovation.
If intelligence was the ability to apprehend and perceive what is, then there was nothing more intelligent than the A.I. Chip. But it depended on Vlad to perceive what could be. That was why, although the chip was a powerful asset, Vlad knew he should never stop improving his own skills.
Vlad stood before the inner circle, their eyes filled with a mix of awe, admiration, and deep devotion. In this apocalyptic world, they had found their leader, a messianic figure they believed in wholeheartedly.
Vlad smiled as he saw the light in their eyes. "You have worked very hard this past month and should take the rest of the week to relax. Allow your minds and bodies to rest, and do not think of training for a little while."
Although training was very important, Vlad knew relaxation was also critical to a warrior’s growth. If you tense a bowstring for too long without letting it rest, it will eventually snap. People were not machines; they could not work day and night nonstop without rest.
Cazan, Mirena, Clasius, Frank, and Roman all showed broad smiles as they heard these words, as they were indeed exhausted from the last month of nonstop training and the gut-wrenching fight a few days ago. However, Amara showed an inquisitive expression as she spoke to Vlad.
"Leader, I am happy for the time off, but if possible, I would like to know our next moves. I have always felt that knowing what lies ahead allows a mind not to waste energy on useless thoughts." Amara’s eyes were sharp as she spoke respectfully, showing deep-seated military discipline and inquisitiveness.
Vlad glanced at her and saw how her words resonated with the rest of the inner circle. There was no problem in telling them ahead of time, so he nodded to her before speaking in a solemn voice. "Soon, we will start a massive rescue operation that will spread throughout the area, including neighboring cities. You six will become the main force of the squads that will leave the Silent Wind Military Base. You must ensure the survival of our soldiers in the field and maintain order and discipline through your might and power."