Chapter 518 Alpha's Trail
"This speed and power?"
Iris gripped her sword with both hands but felt her entire body going numb.
When it came to combat technique and experience, Alexia and she were worlds apart.
But the other's strength and speed... were simply beyond reason.
Although happy for her sister's strength in her heart...
But.
For the sake of her sister's dignity, she couldn't lose like this.
A sharp look appeared in her eyes, her magical power surging through her body, ready to get completely serious.
Although still young...
She was already showing the bearing of the kingdom's future number one magic swordsman.
Magical power release.
Seeing this, Alexia also held nothing back.
Boom!
Like a thunderous roar.
Iris's sword flew from her hand, and her whole body was sent flying dozens of meters back.
Tap, tap, tap!
After landing, she staggered back more than ten steps before finally stabilizing herself.
Looking at her younger sister.
A flicker of disbelief passed through her eyes.
Even going all out, she had lost even faster.
Alexia's hidden power was that much greater than her own?
During this time...
What had happened to her sister?
How had her strength undergone such an earth-shattering change?
"Phew!"
Taking a deep breath, the corner of Iris's mouth curled up.
"I really didn't expect Alexia to become this strong?"
"Did something happen?"
Alexia sheathed her sword and said coolly, "Of course not. All of this is the result of my hard work."
That's right.
She had spent a whole night working hard to master magical power release.
Iris: "..."
This sister of hers... really couldn't lie.
Something had definitely happened.
Iris smiled and said, "Did you meet a formidable teacher and train recently?"
"How is that possible."
Alexia waved her hands repeatedly. "I don't have any teacher. I just suddenly clicked."
She couldn't talk about Devils.
After speaking, Alexia fled.
"It seems Alexia is hiding a lot."
Iris's eyes narrowed slightly. "It doesn't matter if she doesn't tell me."
"I'll find out on my own."
"What happened... I'm really curious."
That afternoon.
Royal capital.
A luxurious residence.
Ayato looked around the environment and nodded with satisfaction.
This location was good. It suited his taste.
"King, the converts assembled from the Bullet World have been dispersed out."
Erica reported. "With the help of the Control Rings, they should be able to establish a certain sphere of influence quickly."
"Mm."
Ayato nodded. "The most important thing now is information. Start with the local organizations and make them work for us."
"Understood, King."
Erica asked, "Do you have any characteristics of the people you're looking for?"
"Here. This is all the information I have."
Ayato took out a folder.
"They're all Demon Possession?"
Erica glanced at it briefly, then said thoughtfully, "If that's the case, the scope narrows considerably."
Time passed.
A few days passed in a flash.
Ayato's servants were well-practiced at invading worlds.
The intelligence network quickly expanded.
Information on countless Demon Possession began to gather at Erica's.
Soon.
There was a lead.
A bandit camp.
"Who's in there?"
Ayato looked at Erica.
"An elf named Alpha."
Ayato nodded in understanding.
If he remembered correctly... she did have this experience.
Good.
He had directly found the future Shadow boss.
This was a good start.
"Say, there are quite a few people over there, aren't there?"
Alexia, following behind the two, looked at the flickering firelight in the distance and took a breath. "Maybe we should find some other companions to come with us."
"No need for that trouble."
Ayato grabbed Alexia by the collar and walked over boldly.
His action immediately drew the bandits' attention.
"M-master, put me down first!"
Alexia flailed her arms and legs.
Seeing more and more bandits in the distance, she had a bad feeling.
"Don't worry. I'll put you down."
Ayato slightly raised his hand, making a throwing motion.
Alexia: "..."
This motion...
No, way, right?
Ayato gave Alexia a head pat and smiled. "Consider these bandits your first practical combat opponents."
The moment his voice fell.
Ayato exerted a little force and threw Alexia.
Bandits: "???"
Everyone looked dumbfounded.
What on earth was this guy doing?