Velian stood amidst the wreckage of the guild building, his eyes surveying the destruction he had brought the previous night. He had hoped that in tearing apart the important places within, he would uncover some clues about the hidden agenda of the guild and the Union. Yet, his search had yielded disappointingly few leads.
As he studied the ruined bindings, a flicker of movement caught Velian's attention. His gaze shifted towards a suspicious-looking woman who seemed to be observing him.
At first, Vekian ignored it thinking she might be another adventurer, but after some time, Velian clearly felt her stare, as she started leaking a little bit of mana.
The intensity of her stare sent a shiver down his spine, igniting a spark of curiosity within him.
Was she involved in the guild's secrets? Velian's instincts urged him to approach her, to unravel the mystery that hung in the air.
Taking a step forward, Velian called out to the enigmatic woman,
"Woman! Who are you? Why are you looking at me like I'm some kind of a monster!" His voice echoed through the desolate ruins, but the woman didn't respond. Instead, she bolted, her swift departure triggering an impulsive reaction within Velian. He knew he couldn't let her escape without knowing what she knew.
"Hey! Wait up!" Velian shouted, his voice filled with determination as he chased after the fleeing figure.
His footsteps pounded against the ground as he weaved through the rubble and debris, the ruins of the guild now becoming the backdrop of a thrilling pursuit.
The woman's slender figure darted ahead, her dark cloak billowing behind her like a spectre in the wind. Velian's heart raced with anticipation, his mind racing to catch up with the mystery that was unfolding before him. He couldn't afford to lose sight of her now.
As Velian closed the distance, his voice echoed through the abandoned streets,
"Who are you? What do you know about the guild's secrets?" The questions hung in the air, unanswered, but he could sense a tremor of fear in the woman's fleeting glances over her shoulder. It only fueled his determination to uncover the truth.
"Why does she look scared? What did I even do?" Velian questioned himself because he had a feeling that this woman is not something familiar because of her quality of mana.
Velian with one of his wind magic tried to slow her down by damaging her knee, but unexpectedly she manage to dodge, but somehow her movements were rather bizarre for a human.
The chase continued, leading Velian through narrow alleyways and deserted squares. Each twist and turn brought them closer to the outskirts of the city, where secrets were whispered and conspiracies were born.
Velian was driven by a thirst for answers, propelled by an insatiable desire to expose the truth, so he didn't have time to waste chasing her since he had a whole library to conquer.
Finally, the woman stumbled, her pace faltering for a moment. Sensing an opportunity, Velian pushed himself harder, closing in on her with every stride.
He reached out, his hand nearly brushing against the fabric of her cloak when she suddenly veered off into a dimly lit alley and vanished like a mirage.
"This is-" Velian was surprised by her power.
His heart raced, and his senses heightened as he followed her into the shadowy depths. He knew that the revelations he sought were just within his grasp, waiting to be unravelled. With every step, he pushed aside the doubts and uncertainties, his resolve burning brighter than ever.
"That woman, she is either a parasite user or something else, she can not be a normal human or adventurer,"
The chase had brought him to this pivotal moment, where the secrets of the guild and the Union teetered on the edge of discovery. Velian pressed on, ready to confront the woman and demand the truth. Nothing would stand in his way—not the darkness that enveloped the alley nor the uncertainty that loomed over his path.
But before he could chase her even more, Velian suddenly got a bone-chilling message from Daphnia, telling him what was happening to them.
He didn't even want her to complete her message as he quickly used his legs at their full potential and started running toward the building where Daphnia and the others were facing the succubus.
It didn't even take him a few minutes to arrive there, but by the time he barged into the room, his captive had already escaped and Daphnia was lying next to the chair holding her head in pain.
"..."
Velian's heart pounded in his chest as he rushed to his mother's side. The room was filled with the aftermath of a fierce battle.
Her face was a mix of pain and determination, but she managed to reassure him with a weak smile.
"Velian, don't worry about me," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "It's just a small injury. I'll be fine."
he knelt beside her, his voice filled with concern. "But Mother, you're hurt! Wait here, I'll get some first aid."
She shook her head, her voice firm despite the pain. "No, look others need you more. You must tend to them first."
Confusion flickered across Velian's face, but he trusted his mother's judgment implicitly. "Who, Mother? Who needs my help? What exactly happened here?"
A slight smile played on her lips as she motioned toward a corner of the room.
"Ellena's brother bore the brunt of their captive's rage. Look at him, Velian. He needs you now."
Daphnia said and pointed at a thin boy, who looked like he was on his deathbed with his breathing rather fast.
"What the hell happened here?" Velian had a slight idea seeing the floor, so he quickly went to check on him and see whether he has the energy to live.
Beside him were, Ellena and Kyla both looking worried and Ellena was on the verge of breaking down.
First, she lost her mother, and then her stepfather, but right now, she didn't want to lose her brother, whom she loved as a family member.
"My lord, please help him, I will do anything you say, but help him please," Ellena begged while her tears started to come out of her eyes, but Veliam didnt care about it as he was going to help this boy even if Ellena didn't ask for his help.
