The sudden appearance of the Kux faction Magus seed too conveniently tid to be a re coincidence. Ery was sure that they harbored ill intentions, especially considering their intrusion at such a critical stage of the tribulation. With his Senior's safety hanging in the balance, Ery braced himself for the possibility of a confrontation.
The planet they stood upon was a treacherous realm where danger lurked around every corner. Unexplained incidents were not uncommon in such an environnt, and Ery knew all too well that so Magus would stop at nothing to achieve their goals. The presence of multiple teleportation gates, controlled by factions with their own agendas, only added to the intrigue. For the right price, even a rogue Magus could gain access to this planet, slipping unnoticed to seek their gain.
However, the Kux faction had always portrayed themselves as a 'righteous' faction. They wouldn't dare to confront officials of the Zodiac faction, mbers of the Magus Alliance without what they deed a "righteous" reason—or without the confidence to overpower their opponents and eliminate any evidence of their actions.
Ery's keen observation extended beyond the surface, delving into the nuances of the Kux faction Magus' composition and the full reach of their intentions. As he received VIA's report, he assessed the makeup of the group before him.
The two half-moon Magus stood out as junior mbers of the faction, their presence seemingly in line with the explanation provided—that they had co for training. It was unlikely that a powerful faction like Kux would dispatch such junior mbers on a significant mission to a level 7 planet. Their relatively weak status matched their claid purpose, lending credence to their story.
Among the group, the two senior Magus commanded attention. One of them was a full moon realm Magus, boasting the formidable rank of 6 as a formation expert, though not yet a master. His role appeared to be that of support, a common necessity during training missions in perilous environnts. The second senior Magus, identified as Edgar, held the rank of a new squad leader and noble within the Kux faction.
However, Edgar's track record raised suspicions. VIA's data revealed a pattern of misbehavior and violence, with Edgar often finding himself in precarious situations from which the faction had to protect him. It painted a picture of privilege and entitlent, a quality that could prove dangerous.
Ery's focus honed in on Ramos the Blazing Wind, the grand magus leading the Kux faction group. Every grand magus carried with them a formidable reputation, and Ramos was no exception. Renowned for his exploits in battles against the elves, he bore a level of anonymity to the half-bloods comparable to that of the elves.
Despite his accomplishnts, Ramos had not yet ascended to a second cosmos, likely hovering at the middle stage of the first cosmos. This fact brought a asure of relief to Ery. While formidable, Ramos's power level fell within a range that Ery felt confident he could contend with. His primary concern, however, lay in ensuring the safety of his senior and, optimistically, preventing any repercussions for the Earth faction following the encounter.
As tensions mounted, Magus Beatrice boldly confronted the Kux faction Magus, her words laced with defiance. "Are you here for a fight?! If not… you can scram!!" Her resolve hinted at her belief that these racist Magus would not dare to instigate violence against them.
However, Beatrice's confidence wavered when the Grand Magus raised his hand and unleashed a fierce fire spell. To her surprise, he directed it not at them, but at the group of legendary-level beasts that had been assaulting the formation. The creatures were incinerated in monts, leaving only charred remains in their wake.
With a smug expression, the Grand Magus addressed them, his words dripping with arrogance. "You see... we have been helping clean up these beasts, but you half-bloods are just being ungrateful…"
It was such a shaless attempt to justify their intrusion into the affairs.
The grand magus' gaze shifted to the massive corpse of the Ancient Desolate beast and casually said. "We are willing to take this corpse as our share and let you all continue with whatever it is you are doing," he declared, a smirk playing on his lips. His companions stifled chuckles, adding to the air of disdain.
Beatrice's rage boiled over, and Magus Tobin moved swiftly to restrain her, sensing the danger of escalating the situation. anwhile, Yord, the formation master, looked on in panic, realizing the precariousness of their predicant.
After confirming their intentions, Ery finally stepped in and calmly said, "Elder Ramos, your reputation precedes you. I am impressed."
Hearing this, the Grand Magus raised an eyebrow at the unexpected complint, a smirk playing on his lips.However, Ery wasn't finished. He added, "Apparently, not only are you a bigot, but you are also a liar and a thief!" These words quickly made all the Kux factions frown in anger.
As the tension escalated, Ery remained calm, his eyes fixed on Ramos. "You call us animals, and we call you bigots. Seems fair. As for ....lying and thievery, those are yet to be determined," he asserted.
Suddenly, a small octagon-shaped flying tallic object ca down from the sky, catching the attention of everyone present. It emitted a soft hum as it hovered in the air, and a synthesized female voice resonated from it, stating, "All visuals and conversations have been successfully recorded."
This construct was the physical form of VIA. It was released as soon as Ery sensed this group of Magus arrivals. Ery had instructed VIA to record their interactions ticulously, knowing the importance of docunting the encounter with the rival faction. In such tense situations, every word and action could hold significant weight, and Ery wanted to ensure that they had a clear record of the events.
Edgar, the Kux Magus noble, couldn't conceal his irritation "What a scum! Doing sothing sneaky like that!" he spat out, his voice tinged with disdain.
anwhile, Ramos, the Grand Magus, maintained his smile, but his eyes revealed a simring rage as he locked gazes with Ery. In a telepathic communication sent directly to Ery's mind, Ramos's words dripped with malice.
"What you are trying to do would give a headache at most... but what I would do to you all... hehe. I might not be able to kill any of you now... but there are many ways to ensure that your Senior fails his ascension."
Hearing this, Ery sighed deeply, realizing he had underestimated their deep-seated hatred toward half-bloods. It seed diplomacy was no longer an option—fighting was inevitable.
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