Chapter 982: Chapter 752: You... Found Out?
Shakti and the others could only stare blankly at the scene, exchanging glances for a long time.
"So this is the [Limit Breaker]?"
"So strong! Instantly froze all the green meat!"
"Isn’t he a Magic Swordsman? The strength of his magic could qualify him as a rear guard Magic Guide dedicated to firepower!"
"That’s because you haven’t seen him use a sword. Let me tell you, it’s amazing."
"You’ve seen the [Limit Breaker] use a sword?"
"Last time during the monster festival, I happened to be patrolling East Street and saw the scene of the [Limit Breaker] defeating carnivorous flowers."
"Wasn’t he Lv.5 at that time? Now he’s already Lv.6, much stronger than before."
"A real monster, reaching Lv.6 just months after debuting. Our clan has so many top-tier adventurers, yet still hasn’t produced an Lv.6..."
"Now, he’s genuinely the strongest Magic Swordsman in the city. I heard that Freyja Clan’s [Black Demon Demon Sword] and [White Demon Staff] were so stimulated, they’ve been exploring the underground city lately."
"Freyja Clan... can no longer compare to the Loki Clan, right?"
"Exactly, the Loki Clan has produced three Lv.7s, rightfully becoming the strongest."
"Maybe not? Doesn’t Freyja Clan still have the [Braver]?"
"The [Braver] has been Lv.7 for years, not something the newly ascended can compare to."
"By the way, did you guys clearly see how the [Limit Breaker] suddenly appeared and disappeared just now?"
"Nope..."
The Ganisa Clan members began to chat noisily, discussing Reiger’s matters and even the affairs of the Loki and Freyja Clans.
Shakti also glanced deeply in the direction Reiger disappeared before turning around to face everyone.
"Alright, stop chatting. If you want to talk, do it during the shift change. For now, focus and stay alert for another invasion of the green meat."
Shakti’s words made the Ganisa Clan members collectively fall silent.
"Click..."
Much later, the ice that had frozen the large hole started to crack, signaling the imminent arrival of the second wave of green meat invasion.
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Loki Clan Headquarters, Twilight Mansion.
Upon returning to the stronghold, the first sight Reiger saw was Ais practicing sword in the courtyard.
"Swish—Swish—Swish—"
The golden-haired, golden-eyed girl seemed extremely focused and serious, continuously swinging a silver saber, sending silver slashes that were cold and sharp.
As if an invisible enemy were standing before her, Ais narrowed her eyes at the front, increasing her sword swing speed faster and faster.
The seemingly obsessed look made Reiger slightly frown.
Thinking for a moment, Reiger suddenly walked forward, approaching Ais from behind.
"Tap..."
When Reiger reached behind Ais, like it was deliberate, a soft footstep sound emerged faintly.
"...!"
Ais, who was extremely focused, was suddenly startled as if provoked, and swiftly turned around, slashing backward with her sword.
"Ding!"
With a crisp sound, Reiger suddenly extended two fingers, catching the slashing silver saber, stopping the sharp strike of the silver blade.
"Rei, Reiger?"
Ais then realized and quickly sheathed her sword.
"I, I’m sorry... I..."
Ais apologized anxiously.
"No need to be so tense, I’m fine." Reiger chuckled and shook his head, then looked at Ais and asked, "What are you thinking about? So serious?"
Ais suddenly fell silent.
"Still thinking about the Polluted Immortal Spirit?"
Reiger stepped further into the inquiry, making Ais lower her head.
But...
"...I’m no longer very concerned about the Polluted Immortal Spirit’s matter."
Ais said these words.
"Is that so?"
Reiger seemed a bit surprised.
"Yes." Ais slowly nodded, speaking softly, "Revilia also said, that has nothing much to do with me."
Indeed, the polluted immortal spirit itself has nothing much to do with Ais.
The reason Ais got involved with the polluted immortal spirit was purely because she was singled out.
Originally, Ais thought that there might be some connection between the polluted immortal spirit or monster and her mother, but now, she knows that the polluted immortal spirit might have known her mother, but has fallen to become a monster wanting to devour her mother. Even if there was a connection before the reversal, that connection is probably already gone.
"That one" can no longer communicate effectively with her.
"That one" is now simply a monster, an enemy, someone who must be defeated.
"That one" might even just know of the existence of the great immortal spirit Alya, yet has no relation to her.
Although Ais still can’t ignore the existence of the polluted immortal spirit, she won’t become obsessed like before.
"Alright then." Seeing Ais didn’t seem to be lying, Reiger asked, "What were you thinking about just now?"
Ais fell into silence.
Reiger didn’t rush her, just looked at Ais.
This girl wasn’t good with words, and her heart carried too much burden.
So, whether it was Revilia or others, they actually all felt sorry for Ais and, in some ways, indulged her.
If we must choose a favored person in the Loki Familia, that person would undoubtedly be Ais, with perhaps only Rephia slightly contesting for this position, and the others certainly couldn’t compete.
Reiger wasn’t much different, also having a faint intention of indulging Ais.
After all, besides Rephia, Ais was the person closest to him in the Familia.
When he was still Lv.1, Ais was always looking after him, not only often sparring with him but also teaching him both swordsmanship and magic.
Therefore, in Reiger’s heart, Ais held a special position, almost on par with Yuri and Liz.
Facing Ais, Reiger could always be a bit more patient, a bit more tolerant, and a bit more indulgent.
If Ais was willing to share her thoughts with him, Reiger certainly wouldn’t mind listening.
If Ais really didn’t want to talk, Reiger wouldn’t force her either.
Thus, a somewhat comfortable silence began to spread between the two.
Until a long while later, when Ais, her face filled with hesitation, finally lifted her head.
"Reiger doesn’t want to ask?" Ais, as if summoning her courage, spoke: "About the ’Alya’ matter."
The girl finally brought up the matter.
"So that’s what you were thinking about?"
Reiger raised his eyebrows.
"And... a lot more..."
Ais whispered again.
"Theona and Theone’s matters..."
"The issue of the artificial labyrinth..."
"The matter of the [Immortal Spirit Six Circles]..."
"So many things..."
In other words, the girl’s mind was just too complex.
After all, both the immortals were involved, and the survival of Oulari was at stake. The former related to Ais’ past, and the latter to her present, so it’s only natural she would feel uneasy.
Especially with Theona and Theone’s disappearance, which weighed heavily on Ais’ heart.
It’s known that Theona and Theone had a very close relationship with Ais. The two could be said to be Ais’ closest friends in the Familia. Now that both had gone missing, right before Ais’ eyes during a joint action, the girl might have found herself somewhat blameworthy.
In short, Ais wasn’t just thinking about one thing, but was preoccupied with various matters, to the point that it became unsettling, prompting her to come here to practice her sword skills and force herself to focus.
Realizing this, Reiger didn’t know how best to comfort Ais.
He could only say:
"Actually, about your lineage, I have some understanding."
Upon hearing this, Ais quickly lifted her head, her body giving a slight tremor.
"You’ve found out?"
Ais’ lips quivered softly, evoking a sense of vulnerability.