Chapter 1456: Reed
Given the practical applications of such abilities, it was conceivable that they could be employed for combat purposes, crafting weapons and defensive constructs with formidable efficacy.
At first glance, it might have seemed that the Matter aspect held greater potential for practical utility and combat prowess, given its tangible and physically oriented abilities. However, appearances could be deceiving. While the Matter aspect boasted impressive capabilities in the realm of physical manipulation, the Spirit aspect offered a more esoteric and potentially versatile skill set, with the ability to tap into unseen forces and interact with entities beyond the confines of the material world.
"Where are the territories of those two located?" Maxime asked.
"You had to ask, huh?" Sakaki said and then sighed.
"What do you mean by that?" Sakaki asked, visibly confused.
"Both of them are in the opposite directions in the territory of the machine gods... even if we move in a straight line across their territory, it would take around two weeks to reach them," Sakaki explained. "And that is considering that we already have been pretty deep in their territory and Rain can teleport to the closest point. We might be found at some point, and the chances are high. If we use a safer route, then it will take at least a month."
Everyone went silent since the best possible targets were in difficult locations... still, targeting them was their best option in order to slowly build up their strength against the most troublesome enemies.
"Lidos is the closest one, but I still would want to face Ateros first in order to equip everyone with the best weapons possible," Rain said. "Still, after losing two of them, the chances of them interrupting the next fights if they take too long are quite high."
"We will work together to think of a solution to this," Sakaki said. "For now, you and the others can enjoy your time off and the current good news."