Ye and the others had stopped chit-chatting and focused on marching. Some students did show signs of fatigue. Asagi and Sakura Hasegawa had asked for a short break so that the students could rest.
Nonetheless, they were rejected by Ye.
The reason Ye gave to the students was simple.
The more time wasted on other things, the higher the chance of failure in the rescue.
Asagi and Sakura Hasegawa felt that Ye acted differently. Both of them kept it in mind and continued observing Ye.
An accident occurred after Ye’s rejection. Zhu Nai, the only magic caster, had tripped. The students were permitted to rest. In that instance, Zhu Nai was the goddess, and Ye was the devil.
All of the students glared at Ye with resentment. Ye paid no attention to it and sat in a corner. As for Asagi and Sakura Hasegawa, they couldn’t handle the glare and left Ye alone.
Ye used Investigation to scan the surroundings. To ensure the students could have proper rest time.
A few minutes later, Ye had detected a presence that was rushing towards here. To verify presence, Ye stood up and headed to the target without informing others.
Asagi Hasegawa, who was applying medicine to Zhu Nai’s leg, noticed Ye’s movement. She assigned the job to Sakura Hasegawa and followed Ye.
Sakura Hasegawa was applying the medicine to Zhu Nai’s legs. She grumbled, “Really~ Let’s me take care of the students~ And you pry into your swain’s next action?”
After Sakura Hasegawa grumbled, she quickly turned her head. To check whether her sister had listened.
Zhu Nai, who was in front of her, giggled. Sakura Hasegawa had her face reddened because she knew the reason for Zhu Nai’s giggling.
The distance between the students and Ye was quite far. They were not visible to the naked eye. Ye was walking and pondering who it was.
Asagi Hasegawa, who was tailing Ye, gave Ye a pat on his shoulder, “What are you doing?”
Ye was startled and replied, “Someone is approaching. I came here to verify. Closed up the distance to give some space for the students to rest.”
Asagi Hasegawa asked, “Is it possible? The shockwave produced in battle should keep them unable to rest peacefully.”
Ye replied with a shrug, “Maybe —”
A brown-skinned woman with pink hair and a cowgirl cut hairstyle appeared.
The woman had a mole under the left corner of her mouth. Her combat suit was black armor trimmed in silver and a red cape. She held a sword with her right hand and a dark flame in her left hand.
The woman inspecting Asagi Igawa asked a question, “What is it in you that King Edward wants you to be his queen?”
Asagi Hasegawa frowned and asked, “Who is this King Edward? I have no interest in becoming a queen of any country.”
The woman shot the dark flame from her left hand, replied, “It is not a decision you can make. Human, know your place.”
Asagi Hasegawa evaded the dark flame and pulled out her katana, “If humans are not acceptable to your kin. Instead of debating with me, shouldn’t you persuade your king?”
The woman raised her voice and warned, “I SAID IT IS NOT YOUR DECISION TO CALL. KNOW YOUR PLACE, HUMANS.”
The woman boomeranged Asagi Hasegawa with her dark flame.
Ye gave his comment after checking Ingris’s information, “A witch with a 50 growth rate. Asagi, you try to get used to your new body.”
Ingris Eldr replied, “I suggest you stay out of this battle. I’m wondering, as a weakling like you, how you make it till here? By ogling her butt?”
Asagi Hasegawa had a smile on her face and replied, “I will, Ye. By the way, I don’t remember that I have permitted you to address me as Asagi when we are alone.”
Ye, who stood by the side, felt Asagi Hasegawa's anger. What relieved Ye was that Asagi Hasegawa unleashed her anger on Ingris Eldr.
Asagi Hasegawa had vanished, and several cuts appeared on Ingris Eldr’s armor.
Ye had a rough idea about what had happened. However, Ingris Eldr was dumbfounded and tried to keep up with Asagi Hasegawa’s actions.
‘It seems that Ingris Eldr doesn’t have experience in facing an enemy whose speed overwhelms her.’
That was what Ye thought. At the same time, an attack appeared in his mind.
Ye ran toward where the attack would land in the next few seconds. A blade appeared in Ye’s left hand, and a beam was shot to where Ye was standing. Ye redirected it to the left wall near him.
A sound appeared, “Eh, it was deflected!!!??? It was a nice sneak attack for both Asagi Hasegawa and Ingris Eldr. They should be heavily injured.”
The sound asked with rage, “WHO WAS THERE TO INTERUPT MY PLAN !!!???”
Ingris Eldr shouted with anger, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING, DANGAN FUUMA !!!???”
Dangan Fuuma replied, “I thought you knew that we are not friends. After all, you don't trust me, don’t you?”
Noticing Ingris Eldr's expression, Dangan Fuuma gave his comment, “Sighed. Your reaction is a bit disappointing. You do believe we are allies.”
Ingris Eldr was unable to refute Dangan Fuuma’s mockery. Asagi Hasegawa seized the chance and launched her attack.
Ye shook his head and looked at Dangan Fuuma, “You have a nice Trait. But you don’t know how to use it.”
Dangan Fuuma refuted, “So it was you who deflected my attack. Quite disappointing, since you are just an illusionist and you are weak. Do you really think you know my Trait more than I?”
Ye nodded his head, “Weaponized: Executer. Trait: Execution. Grant the user a buff upon an eliminated target.”
Dangan Fuuma refuted, “I know it. The Trait is explained in the status window. Do you think I don’t do any research on it?”
Ye shook his head and used the Yuan Li controller as a whip. The dark midnight blue blade was extended and bent.
Dangan Fuuma, who was an attack prefer in range. He held his weapon and dodged. Dangan Fuuma noticed that Ye’s attack had been increasing with each attack he launched.
Dangan Fuuma was bewildered. Because it was a similar scenario to his Trait. Dangan Fuuma had a doubt and verified it with Ye’s status.
Dangan Fuuma was confused, “HOW COULD IT BE POSSIBLE???”
Ye’s Trait was the same as his.
Each Trait was unique and unrepeatable. However, Ye’s Trait was indicating the same as his, which was the first of his lifetime.
Ran Fuuma, who was inspecting Ye's status on the side. She stood near Dangan Fuuma and reported, “Master, I have something to report. Ye’s Trait had changed from Infiltrate to yours, Execution. I think it should be his role to do the trick.”
Dangan Fuuma, who was dodging Ye’s attack with all his might, “You mean illusionist? IMPOSSIBLE???!!! There is no way for a person to copy a Trait, not even Yuan Zhu has the might.”
Due to being unable to figure out what had happened, and unable to escape from Ye’s attack range.
Dangan Fuuma ordered, “Ran!!! Go intercept him!!!.”
Ye, as if knowing the other two combatants would interfere with his action.
Ye looked at Sakura Hasegawa, “Well, these two belong to you, Sakura.”
Ye ordered Sakura Hasegawa, who had just arrived with the students. Sakura Hasegawa nodded without having a second thought. However, she was furious after pondering.
Sakura Hasegawa raised her voice, “I’M NOT YOUR UNDERLING!!!”
Ye paid no attention to Sakura Hasegawa’s refutation. Ye started to shorten the distance between him and Dangan Fuuma.
***
The students arrived and listened to Sakura Hasegawa’s refutation. They were giggling and waiting for Sakura Hasegawa’s instruction.
Kotaro Fuuma, among them, had his expression changed.
Kotaro Fuuma noticed his father, Danga Fuuma, and was in shock, “Father!!!??? You had fallen. You gave up being a human in exchange for power.”
Hebiko Nohara and Shikanusuke Raiden were stunned. They quickly scanned the other students’ expressions. As they had expected, the students were having different expressions than before.
Hebiko Nohara and Shikanusuke Raiden wanted to clear up the misunderstanding. However, when they turned around, Kotaro Fuuma was already rushing toward Danga Fuuma. From the other students’ perspective, they didn’t know whether Kotaro Fuuma was friend or foe.
Kotaro Fuuma rushed forward without Sakura Hasegawa’s instruction. However, Kotaro Fuuma was intercepted by Ran Fuuma.
A spark came out as a katana and an armed leg clashed.
Kotaro Fuuma looked at Ran Fuuma, whom he viewed as his sister.
Kotaro Fuuma asked, “Why do you serve someone like my father, sister Ran?”
Ran Fuuma had a wry smile and replied, “You won’t understand. Since you are the young lord of the Fuuma clan.”
Another woman struck Kotaro Fuuma with her arm. Kotaro Fuuma rolled back to avoid the strike.
The woman said, “Long time no see, young master.”
Kotaro Fuuma replied with a wry smile, “Ya, it’s been a long time, Tenrou Fuuma (风魔 天狼).”
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