Chapter 640
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Chapter 640
Though the situation on Torthunes had swung in the favor of the Scarlet Alliance, it was hard to say they had achieved a victory. Tauno had fought against Luksa, causing her more injuries than he himself received but he was unable to kill her. Abhilash escaped, fatigued but only mildly injured. The Harmonious Citadel still had another saint unhindered, and they would be more cautious about their movements to avoid being trapped in another formations. But they remained on Torthunes to continue the fight.
That was probably best for the Scarlet Alliance, but troublesome for Catarina and Timothy. Though they had prominent positions, they couldnt just go running off as they pleased when trouble could come again at any moment.
I should have made a killing formation, Catarina said, biting her lip. He wouldnt have known what hit him.
Perhaps, Timothy said, placing a hand comfortingly on her shoulder as she looked at her work. But if it had been Eterna who we entrapped, it would have been a monumental waste of our resources simply to tie her up for a while. Your formation still worked, it just didnt suddenly change the flow of the war.
If he was dead we could go find Chidi.
Or we would be even more necessary here, to take the opportunity to slay two or three saints in quick succession. It would have been hard to justify anything other than following through with such an attempt. Timothy shook his head, But we cant change the past. What we must do now is believe in our son. And our friend.
We dont know if she even looked for him. Or found him.
True. But we do know that her presence will change the balance of power on Yaitis. Regardless of direct aid, it should relieve the pressure on Chidi. And we cant always be there to save him. We let him go, so we have to honor his decision. Timothys face remained stoic. But if it ever became the next most practical step, going to Yaitis and reestablishing communications would be a worthy endeavor. As it is, we have to rely on the fleets attempting to regain contact on a smaller scale. We just have to wait on their reports.
Catarina nodded, then shoved her hand into a pile of shattered materials that had once been part of the formation, pulling out a melted hunk of something. I dont want to wait. The next formation is killing a saint orThis chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
Or what? Timothy asked.
We just need them to not be around. A forceful teleportation might do. Just need enough power for it to activate quickly.
Where would you send them? Timothy asked. If its not dangerous, they could just immediately return. And theres the problem of power.
It only has to work once, Catarina said. I can empower it with the formations future. As for something with power and danger she looked up at the sky, towards the sun that was currently boiling the red seas, Its quite a bit further than the moon. But its free energy.
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During his time on Shrenn and Tenouna, Anton couldnt help but pick up apprentices- formal or informal. Despite having a similar style, Anton didnt do much with Admetus. It wasnt simply an issue of using a crossbow, but rather the mans style was solid enough and happily on its own trajectory. He didnt need much guidance.
Anton worked with Docia because he admired her capabilities in practical matters- but he also knew that improved cultivation would help her with negotiations or simply continuing to work as she had. She coordinated much of Shrenn, though she had been convinced to pass off some of her work that didnt strictly need to be performed by a single individual.
On Tenouna, Aurelianus was the most sensible of the prominent figures. He was a decent student of both combat and philosophy, and Anton felt confident he would at least make well reasoned decisions for his future choices. Strangely enough, Anton would have preferred if he were weaker so that he could be molded from the beginning much like Varghese.
He wanted to check up on the lad and Inistra as a whole. There was still the issue of them being plagued by the Twin Soul Sect, and perhaps other spies from the upper realms. The longer they were left to develop after the invasion, the more they could weave their way into every developing or regrowing sect. Anton didnt want to wipe them all out himself because it would be better for Inistra to handle their own affairs- with some guidance.
But first, Anton had to make sure this system wouldnt tear itself apart as soon as he disappeared. For that matter, he began to show himself in public less frequently- and to limit other forms of communication as well. He wanted to see how people reacted. If things looked like they were going on a negative path he would show himself and stop things before they went anywhere, but he really hoped they could maintain their peace and build towards mutual prosperity. Theyd been trapped in a hopeless cycle for so long that an outside influence like Anton had been necessary, but he didnt want them to rely on him except as the catalyst for change. Once he was reasonably certain things would be stable, he could return to Inistra, perhaps visiting a few other locations on the way. One he still didnt even have a name for, despite it being populated.
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Yes, of course! I provide more cheaply than the large vendors, the woman nodded seriously. Close to half their price. You will not be able to supply a sect here, of course, but you can make yourself infused meals throughout the week. Or forge yourself a new weapon, the woman gestured to the lumps of ore. Or your clothes she paused when she said that. I suppose you do not need them to be replaced. A fine weave. It must be well imbued, yes?
Anishka nodded. Theyre enchanted to suffice as armor. As for weapons, I generally fight without. She didnt really need food either- the options provided by the sect were adequate- but she pointed to an unfamiliar but tasting looking fruit. How much for one of those?
Only a few coins, the woman quickly placed it in Anishkas hand, holding out her own for payment.
Thats too cheap, Anishka said, even as she paid. You should know the quality of your own goods. If you cultivated, you could judge more closely.
The woman shrugged, I make enough to survive. What more could I ask?
You could thrive, Anishka said. Want to learn?
Alas, I have no money to buy whatever manuals you wish to peddle, nor anything else to offer. I am fine as I am.
Anishka surrounded them with a small bubble of privacy. There was enough of a crowd that it was better to be safe. It would be free.
I why? the woman furrowed her brow suspiciously.
Because I want to teach someone, Anishka said. It seems like it would be a good experience.
Do you have the necessary experience? the woman asked. I dont mean to be rude, but you appear youthful and I cannot tell your cultivation, obviously.
Oh, Im actually just about twenty years old, Anishka said. But I am a peak Spirit Building cultivator. I can at least guide you through Body Tempering. Any cultivation would make carrying your baskets much easier.
Well, I if your offer is true, young lady, I will gladly accept.
It is. Whats your name?
Patka.
Im Anishka, of the Fire and Ice Palace.
I am afraid I have not heard of your esteemed institution, Patka inclined her head. But I am happy to accept whatever guidance you wish to offer.
Well, you wouldnt have. Im from Ceretos.
At that, Patka looked slightly relieved. Truly? No wonder you acted outside of my expectations.
You can say Im weird for offering something for free, Anishka said. Its true.
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Chapter 640
Though the situation on Torthunes had swung in the favor of the Scarlet Alliance, it was hard to say they had achieved a victory. Tauno had fought against Luksa, causing her more injuries than he himself received but he was unable to kill her. Abhilash escaped, fatigued but only mildly injured. The Harmonious Citadel still had another saint unhindered, and they would be more cautious about their movements to avoid being trapped in another formations. But they remained on Torthunes to continue the fight.
That was probably best for the Scarlet Alliance, but troublesome for Catarina and Timothy. Though they had prominent positions, they couldnt just go running off as they pleased when trouble could come again at any moment.
I should have made a killing formation, Catarina said, biting her lip. He wouldnt have known what hit him.
Perhaps, Timothy said, placing a hand comfortingly on her shoulder as she looked at her work. But if it had been Eterna who we entrapped, it would have been a monumental waste of our resources simply to tie her up for a while. Your formation still worked, it just didnt suddenly change the flow of the war.
If he was dead we could go find Chidi.
Or we would be even more necessary here, to take the opportunity to slay two or three saints in quick succession. It would have been hard to justify anything other than following through with such an attempt. Timothy shook his head, But we cant change the past. What we must do now is believe in our son. And our friend.
We dont know if she even looked for him. Or found him.
True. But we do know that her presence will change the balance of power on Yaitis. Regardless of direct aid, it should relieve the pressure on Chidi. And we cant always be there to save him. We let him go, so we have to honor his decision. Timothys face remained stoic. But if it ever became the next most practical step, going to Yaitis and reestablishing communications would be a worthy endeavor. As it is, we have to rely on the fleets attempting to regain contact on a smaller scale. We just have to wait on their reports.
Catarina nodded, then shoved her hand into a pile of shattered materials that had once been part of the formation, pulling out a melted hunk of something. I dont want to wait. The next formation is killing a saint orThis chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
Or what? Timothy asked.
We just need them to not be around. A forceful teleportation might do. Just need enough power for it to activate quickly.
Where would you send them? Timothy asked. If its not dangerous, they could just immediately return. And theres the problem of power.
It only has to work once, Catarina said. I can empower it with the formations future. As for something with power and danger she looked up at the sky, towards the sun that was currently boiling the red seas, Its quite a bit further than the moon. But its free energy.
-----
During his time on Shrenn and Tenouna, Anton couldnt help but pick up apprentices- formal or informal. Despite having a similar style, Anton didnt do much with Admetus. It wasnt simply an issue of using a crossbow, but rather the mans style was solid enough and happily on its own trajectory. He didnt need much guidance.
Anton worked with Docia because he admired her capabilities in practical matters- but he also knew that improved cultivation would help her with negotiations or simply continuing to work as she had. She coordinated much of Shrenn, though she had been convinced to pass off some of her work that didnt strictly need to be performed by a single individual.
On Tenouna, Aurelianus was the most sensible of the prominent figures. He was a decent student of both combat and philosophy, and Anton felt confident he would at least make well reasoned decisions for his future choices. Strangely enough, Anton would have preferred if he were weaker so that he could be molded from the beginning much like Varghese.
He wanted to check up on the lad and Inistra as a whole. There was still the issue of them being plagued by the Twin Soul Sect, and perhaps other spies from the upper realms. The longer they were left to develop after the invasion, the more they could weave their way into every developing or regrowing sect. Anton didnt want to wipe them all out himself because it would be better for Inistra to handle their own affairs- with some guidance.
But first, Anton had to make sure this system wouldnt tear itself apart as soon as he disappeared. For that matter, he began to show himself in public less frequently- and to limit other forms of communication as well. He wanted to see how people reacted. If things looked like they were going on a negative path he would show himself and stop things before they went anywhere, but he really hoped they could maintain their peace and build towards mutual prosperity. Theyd been trapped in a hopeless cycle for so long that an outside influence like Anton had been necessary, but he didnt want them to rely on him except as the catalyst for change. Once he was reasonably certain things would be stable, he could return to Inistra, perhaps visiting a few other locations on the way. One he still didnt even have a name for, despite it being populated.
-----
Yes, of course! I provide more cheaply than the large vendors, the woman nodded seriously. Close to half their price. You will not be able to supply a sect here, of course, but you can make yourself infused meals throughout the week. Or forge yourself a new weapon, the woman gestured to the lumps of ore. Or your clothes she paused when she said that. I suppose you do not need them to be replaced. A fine weave. It must be well imbued, yes?
Anishka nodded. Theyre enchanted to suffice as armor. As for weapons, I generally fight without. She didnt really need food either- the options provided by the sect were adequate- but she pointed to an unfamiliar but tasting looking fruit. How much for one of those?
Only a few coins, the woman quickly placed it in Anishkas hand, holding out her own for payment.
Thats too cheap, Anishka said, even as she paid. You should know the quality of your own goods. If you cultivated, you could judge more closely.
The woman shrugged, I make enough to survive. What more could I ask?
You could thrive, Anishka said. Want to learn?
Alas, I have no money to buy whatever manuals you wish to peddle, nor anything else to offer. I am fine as I am.
Anishka surrounded them with a small bubble of privacy. There was enough of a crowd that it was better to be safe. It would be free.
I why? the woman furrowed her brow suspiciously.
Because I want to teach someone, Anishka said. It seems like it would be a good experience.
Do you have the necessary experience? the woman asked. I dont mean to be rude, but you appear youthful and I cannot tell your cultivation, obviously.
Oh, Im actually just about twenty years old, Anishka said. But I am a peak Spirit Building cultivator. I can at least guide you through Body Tempering. Any cultivation would make carrying your baskets much easier.
Well, I if your offer is true, young lady, I will gladly accept.
It is. Whats your name?
Patka.
Im Anishka, of the Fire and Ice Palace.
I am afraid I have not heard of your esteemed institution, Patka inclined her head. But I am happy to accept whatever guidance you wish to offer.
Well, you wouldnt have. Im from Ceretos.
At that, Patka looked slightly relieved. Truly? No wonder you acted outside of my expectations.
You can say Im weird for offering something for free, Anishka said. Its true.
Chapter 640Though the situation on Torthunes had swung in the favor of the Scarlet Alliance, it was hard to say they had achieved a victory. Tauno had fought against Luksa, causing her more injuries than he himself received but he was unable to kill her. Abhilash escaped, fatigued but only mildly injured. The Harmonious Citadel still had another saint unhindered, and they would be more cautious about their movements to avoid being trapped in another formations. But they remained on Torthunes to continue the fight.That was probably best for the Scarlet Alliance, but troublesome for Catarina and Timothy. Though they had prominent positions, they couldnt just go running off as they pleased when trouble could come again at any moment. I should have made a killing formation, Catarina said, biting her lip. He wouldnt have known what hit him.Perhaps, Timothy said, placing a hand comfortingly on her shoulder as she looked at her work. But if it had been Eterna who we entrapped, it would have been a monumental waste of our resources simply to tie her up for a while. Your formation still worked, it just didnt suddenly change the flow of the war.If he was dead we could go find Chidi.Or we would be even more necessary here, to take the opportunity to slay two or three saints in quick succession. It would have been hard to justify anything other than following through with such an attempt. Timothy shook his head, But we cant change the past. What we must do now is believe in our son. And our friend.We dont know if she even looked for him. Or found him.True. But we do know that her presence will change the balance of power on Yaitis. Regardless of direct aid, it should relieve the pressure on Chidi. And we cant always be there to save him. We let him go, so we have to honor his decision. Timothys face remained stoic. But if it ever became the next most practical step, going to Yaitis and reestablishing communications would be a worthy endeavor. As it is, we have to rely on the fleets attempting to regain contact on a smaller scale. We just have to wait on their reports.Catarina nodded, then shoved her hand into a pile of shattered materials that had once been part of the formation, pulling out a melted hunk of something. I dont want to wait. The next formation is killing a saint orThis chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.Or what? Timothy asked.We just need them to not be around. A forceful teleportation might do. Just need enough power for it to activate quickly.Where would you send them? Timothy asked. If its not dangerous, they could just immediately return. And theres the problem of power.It only has to work once, Catarina said. I can empower it with the formations future. As for something with power and danger she looked up at the sky, towards the sun that was currently boiling the red seas, Its quite a bit further than the moon. But its free energy.-----During his time on Shrenn and Tenouna, Anton couldnt help but pick up apprentices- formal or informal. Despite having a similar style, Anton didnt do much with Admetus. It wasnt simply an issue of using a crossbow, but rather the mans style was solid enough and happily on its own trajectory. He didnt need much guidance.Anton worked with Docia because he admired her capabilities in practical matters- but he also knew that improved cultivation would help her with negotiations or simply continuing to work as she had. She coordinated much of Shrenn, though she had been convinced to pass off some of her work that didnt strictly need to be performed by a single individual.On Tenouna, Aurelianus was the most sensible of the prominent figures. He was a decent student of both combat and philosophy, and Anton felt confident he would at least make well reasoned decisions for his future choices. Strangely enough, Anton would have preferred if he were weaker so that he could be molded from the beginning much like Varghese. He wanted to check up on the lad and Inistra as a whole. There was still the issue of them being plagued by the Twin Soul Sect, and perhaps other spies from the upper realms. The longer they were left to develop after the invasion, the more they could weave their way into every developing or regrowing sect. Anton didnt want to wipe them all out himself because it would be better for Inistra to handle their own affairs- with some guidance.But first, Anton had to make sure this system wouldnt tear itself apart as soon as he disappeared. For that matter, he began to show himself in public less frequently- and to limit other forms of communication as well. He wanted to see how people reacted. If things looked like they were going on a negative path he would show himself and stop things before they went anywhere, but he really hoped they could maintain their peace and build towards mutual prosperity. Theyd been trapped in a hopeless cycle for so long that an outside influence like Anton had been necessary, but he didnt want them to rely on him except as the catalyst for change. Once he was reasonably certain things would be stable, he could return to Inistra, perhaps visiting a few other locations on the way. One he still didnt even have a name for, despite it being populated.-----Yes, of course! I provide more cheaply than the large vendors, the woman nodded seriously. Close to half their price. You will not be able to supply a sect here, of course, but you can make yourself infused meals throughout the week. Or forge yourself a new weapon, the woman gestured to the lumps of ore. Or your clothes she paused when she said that. I suppose you do not need them to be replaced. A fine weave. It must be well imbued, yes?Anishka nodded. Theyre enchanted to suffice as armor. As for weapons, I generally fight without. She didnt really need food either- the options provided by the sect were adequate- but she pointed to an unfamiliar but tasting looking fruit. How much for one of those?Only a few coins, the woman quickly placed it in Anishkas hand, holding out her own for payment.Thats too cheap, Anishka said, even as she paid. You should know the quality of your own goods. If you cultivated, you could judge more closely.The woman shrugged, I make enough to survive. What more could I ask?You could thrive, Anishka said. Want to learn?Alas, I have no money to buy whatever manuals you wish to peddle, nor anything else to offer. I am fine as I am.Anishka surrounded them with a small bubble of privacy. There was enough of a crowd that it was better to be safe. It would be free.I why? the woman furrowed her brow suspiciously.Because I want to teach someone, Anishka said. It seems like it would be a good experience.Do you have the necessary experience? the woman asked. I dont mean to be rude, but you appear youthful and I cannot tell your cultivation, obviously.Oh, Im actually just about twenty years old, Anishka said. But I am a peak Spirit Building cultivator. I can at least guide you through Body Tempering. Any cultivation would make carrying your baskets much easier.Well, I if your offer is true, young lady, I will gladly accept.It is. Whats your name?Patka.Im Anishka, of the Fire and Ice Palace.I am afraid I have not heard of your esteemed institution, Patka inclined her head. But I am happy to accept whatever guidance you wish to offer.Well, you wouldnt have. Im from Ceretos.At that, Patka looked slightly relieved. Truly? No wonder you acted outside of my expectations.You can say Im weird for offering something for free, Anishka said. Its true.
