Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Master! I... I Like You!
Where Aster Grant’s gaze reached, all he saw were the fierce figures of the Demon Clan.
Although each individual Demon Clan member’s Level wasn’t high, the numbers...
were terrifyingly large!
Aster Grant made a quick estimation.
For an ordinary Extraordinary Tier Nine Beast Tamer, the probability of surviving this scale of demon tide was less than ten percent.
Not to mention having to defend the city behind him against the Demon Clan’s assault!
But...
He was no ordinary Extraordinary Tier Nine!
"Vera!"
The young girl focused her gaze, scanning the Demon Clan surging like waves before her.
Though her Power vastly surpassed these low-level Demon Clan members, however...
This task required holding the line for a full two hours!
This extremely tested the endurance of their Beastbond.
And in this situation, among the Triple Heavenly Calamity...
"Earth Vein Suction!"
The Divine Ring behind her suddenly burst into a brilliant light, and a massive earth-toned Array erupted thousands of meters in front of Aster Grant!
Within the Array, an invisible Power frantically devoured the Demon Clan entering it.
Their Life Force was forcibly extracted, transforming into pure Energy, constantly replenishing Vera’s consumption of spiritual power.
Three seconds...
Mere three seconds!
These low-level Demon Clan were completely drained, falling as desiccated shells!
Yet, even so, the demon tide continued to surge.
The Demon Clan at the front had just fallen, while those at the back fearlessly stepped into the Array, as if endless...
Aster Grant frowned slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
He could feel that these Demon Clan were not illusions, but real, living beings.
Because, each time Vera killed a Demon Clan member, a trace of weak Energy was absorbed into her body.
"In the Sanctum, where did so many Demon Clan come from?"
This thought had just crossed his mind when he caught a glimpse of Lazuli standing beside him.
The silver-haired Angel was pursing her lips at this moment, looking at Vera, who was displaying great prowess, with a complex gaze.
Ever since the master Contracted this green tea Elf, she found her opportunities to act becoming fewer and fewer!
As a combat-type Tamed Beast, this was not a good sign.
"If the master contracts another new Tamed Beast..."
Would she be reduced to merely guarding the Beastbond Space?!
Just imagining that scene made Lazuli involuntarily clench her fists.
No way!
Absolutely not!
The master possesses the ability to enhance Beast Talent, which means...
In terms of battle, she doesn’t have much of an advantage!
If that’s not her forte, then...
Just at this moment, Aster Grant’s voice reached her.
"Lazuli, come with me to the front to see where these Demon Clan are coming from!"
Lazuli’s body trembled, her eyes lighting up instantly.
An opportunity presented itself!
This task was to hold the city for two hours.
Which meant...
Vera couldn’t leave here!
So she could be with the master...
Alone!
This thought made her heart suddenly race.
Ever since Vera joined, she hadn’t been able to be alone with the master for a long time.
The romance novel plots secretly stashed in the Beastbond Space involuntarily surged in her mind, Lazuli feeling her cheeks heat up, even her ear tips turning a faint pink.
"Vera, I’m leaving this to you."
Aster Grant gave the instruction crisply and neatly.
The Elf Maiden maintaining the Array abruptly turned her head, her emerald eyes widening instantly.
The master was going to run off with that Angel...
Leaving her here to toil miserably?
Vera opened her mouth to protest, but Aster Grant decisively turned away, ignoring her.
When dealing with an enormous number of Demon Clan, Vera was far more effective than Lazuli.
"Protect the city well."
After a simple command, Aster Grant motioned for Lazuli to lead him to the Demon Clan’s source.
Hearing this request, Lazuli visibly stiffened.
She discreetly swallowed, gingerly wrapping her slender arms around the master’s waist.
So close...
The familiar fresh scent flooded her senses, and Lazuli’s face instantly turned crimson to her ears.
This scene made Vera, observing from afar, grind her teeth.
Damn it!
Normally with her watching, this Angel never had a chance to get so close to the master.
But now...
"What’s the use in being able to fight! The home has been robbed!"
Growing increasingly irritated, Vera suddenly raised her Magic Wand, the raging Thunder Element converging around her.
"Azure Sky Thunderfall!"
With her cry of fury, the entire sky suddenly darkened.
As terrifying thunderclouds churned, a Great Dragon, formed purely of thunder, gradually took shape, each scale glowing with a destructive blue light.
"Boom——!!!"
The Thunder Dragon roared and dove down, the dazzling electric light instantly engulfing the surrounding miles of Demon Clan.
As the intense light faded, only faint blue smoke remained on the scorched earth.
This furious strike cleared the battlefield of Demon Clan entirely!
Taking advantage of this gap, Lazuli quickly clung to Aster Grant and charged towards the source of the Demon Clan.
Watching the two departing, Vera stomped her feet in frustration on the spot!
Damn Angel!
Eloped!
...
Lazuli held Aster Grant as they flew rapidly at low altitude, and the closer they got to the demon source, the higher the Level of Demon Clan on the ground became.
A few elite Demon Clan with bone wings had already spotted them, constantly leaping up to attempt an attack.
"Hmph!"
Lazuli snorted coldly, and a transparent Flame Shield of crimson-gold Holy Flame instantly formed around her.
The attacks from those Demon Clan landed on the shield, unable to stir a ripple.
But at this moment, Lazuli was completely unconcerned with these minions.
The master in her arms was right within reach, she could even feel Aster Grant’s steady breathing brushing against her neck.
This realization made her heartbeat quicken further, the edges of her silver wings unconsciously igniting with a faint red flame.
If... she could steal a kiss...
This bold thought suddenly crossed her mind, and Lazuli blushed so deeply that even the tips of her ears turned pinkish.
The temperature of the Holy Flame Shield rose with her emotions, distorting the surrounding air.
"Lazuli?"
Sensing the unusually high temperature, Aster Grant turned his head in confusion, meeting the Angel’s blushing cheeks and flickering eyes.
"Are you okay?"
"N-no, I’m fine!"
Lazuli turned her face hastily, stammering in response.
But when she met Aster Grant’s concerned gaze again, her long repressed emotions suddenly broke free.
"Master! I... I like you!"
The moment she blurted out these words, Lazuli was stunned herself.
She said it!
She really said it!
She truly voiced her inner thoughts.
She instinctively tightened her embrace around Aster Grant, the flames on her wings flaring even higher.
But excitement was quickly followed by nervousness.
If her master were to reject...
Upon hearing this, Aster Grant visibly paused.
But soon he realized...
This couldn’t be the kind of like between a man and a woman!
His understanding of Beastbond was entirely based on the memories in his mind.
In his predecessor’s understanding...
Beastbond were just partners, and they had a very deep-seated dependency on Beast Tamers.
Therefore...
Lazuli saying she likes him should merely be the Beastbond’s reliance on their master!
"Lazuli, I like you too!"
Hearing Aster Grant’s words, Lazuli instinctively felt a surge of joy.
But seeing the complete lack of waves in Aster Grant’s eyes...
She knew her master definitely misunderstood her meaning.
Her spirits fell instantly.
"Stupid master..."
She muttered under her breath, her voice so soft it was almost lost in the wind.
"Hm? What did you say?"
Aster Grant leaned closer in confusion.
"N-nothing!"
Lazuli hurriedly pointed to the swirling Demonic Qi ahead.
"I mean... we’re almost there! Master!"
After Aster Grant turned his head, Lazuli quietly buried her face in his shoulder, taking a deep breath.
Even if it’s just seen as pure dependency...
At least at this moment, she was the closest to the master.
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