Chris materialized before Yaeger like a phantom, wielding his silver sword and arm blades in a peculiar manner. Three flashes of silver light emerged, their speed and trajectory seemingly impossible to comprehend.
Despite her previous encounters, Yaeger still found the attacks unbelievably fast. The angles of attack were deceptive, constantly shifting and catching her off guard. What astonished her even more was Chris’ mastery over sword energy manipulation.
This attack resembled the previous one, but it held a fundamental difference. It began similarly, only to transform later on.
Clang!
The three swords multiplied into six… no, nine! Sword energy whizzed toward Yaeger from all directions, top to bottom, left to right. Her pupils contracted in response to the overwhelming assault.
undefinedChris had split into three entities, launching an unstoppable barrage from different heights with incredible speed. This was the complete version of his previous attack, now three times more powerful. The speed and angles had become even more deceptive.
Despite his strength being restrained, the might of a Myth-ranked powerhouse was still formidable. This attack appeared inescapable.
Silver light flashed, seemingly shredding Yaeger into oblivion. But to Chris’ surprise, there was no feedback from the attack.
“As I told you, the same trick won’t work on me twice,” Yaeger stated expressionlessly, positioned a few meters away. However, a trace of trepidation lingered within her.
Had she not used her flash ability in advance, evading that strike would have been impossible.
“I almost suffered the same fate as my afterimage,” she contemplated, realizing the immense risk she had taken. A mere fraction of a second’s delay would have led to dire consequences.
Yaeger never underestimated Chris, as he was undeniably stronger than her. However, she had yet to fathom the true extent of his power and his deceptive nature.
His previous attack seemed to originate from a distance, but in reality, it was a meticulously calculated and ruthless strike, akin to a predator hunting its prey.
Chris, consumed by fury, possessed a surprisingly clear mind. Although seemingly contradictory, such a mental state was not unusual for a powerhouse of his caliber. Emotions were mere tools to be harnessed and channeled differently.
Indeed, beings of their caliber were exceedingly rare in this world. Yet, today, Yaeger found herself face-to-face with one of them.
“Fascinating. Since the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were special,” Chris remarked, retracting his hands and standing upright. He locked eyes with Yaeger, radiating an enlightened gaze that sent shivers down her spine.
Instantly, Yaeger felt a profound sense of unease. It was as if the person before her had undergone a complete transformation. No, perhaps he had switched personalities. Chris was undeniably abnormal.
His current demeanor mirrored the Chris she had encountered when they first met, starkly different from the agitated and erratic version she had witnessed moments ago.
“Initially, I planned to take you out of the Jade Empire once I concluded my affairs here. You would undergo a baptism and become a loyal believer of the great Beast God. Offer your strength to the Lord and join us in reshaping this corrupted world, restoring peace,” Chris spoke with an almost emotionless tone, resembling a machine.
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Yaeger was shocked by his words. It dawned on her that she had unknowingly triggered a hidden quest of the [Warlock Association]. However, given what she knew about their actions, she felt no regret whatsoever. While she didn’t consider herself a paragon of virtue, associating with these monstrous individuals, worse than gangsters, was inconceivable.
“Unfortunately, you have chosen to oppose us. Furthermore, you are a companion of the [Child of Prophecy],” Chris stated calmly.
At this moment, Yaeger sensed something profoundly amiss. In the typical portrayal, villains would be defeated through lengthy monologues, while the protagonist’s insults would hold decisive power. Yet, Chris didn’t exude the typical villainous aura. Instead, he appeared cunning, akin to a protagonist plotting a grand scheme.
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