Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 295: Midnight Crystal (Part 20)

”So... Shall we begin?” Katrin muttered while looking at the hundreds of Igno Ants in front of the southern passage.

The Igno Ants didnʼt pay attention to them as they were busy with the more important task of digging out Red Lizards from the ground.

Thanks to their tactics, the Red Lizards had already killed more than ten Igno Guards, and the ants couldnʼt allow it anymore. Igno Guards were the most valuable fighters of the ants and the main defenders of the Nest, so every single one of them was immensely worthwhile.

”Agh, even though I donʼt like it, I will help you. Stand in front of me, Iʼll use my Nexus. After all, we work on the same team, donʼt we?” Katrin smiled slightly, pointing her staff at Adam.

Even though Katrin didnʼt like her abilities and didnʼt want to be the support, she had nothing against Adam, even though it might seem that way because of her bad temper. After all, he was the one she had asked for help because she could trust him and believed in his strength.

”You shouldnʼt.”

However... Adam said no.

”Agh?” Katrinʼs eyes went wide in confusion.

”Save your powers for Scarlet Pyromancer or if Igno Ant King awakens. I can deal with those weaklings myself.” Adam said calmly as his eyes shone brightly and electric shocks ran through his body.

His speech sounded arrogant, but there was no pride or overconfidence in Adamʼs words, for he was simply stating facts. The Igno Ants were indeed weak opponents for him.

Katrin gulped, she just watched as Adamʼs tips of black hair shone brightly, a lightning horn appeared on his head and he soared slightly above the ground, about to unleash his power on the ants.

Whoooooooosh.

Adam tilted his body forward and turned into a blue flash, instantly reaching the ants and whizzing through them, turning them into bloody shards.

He didnʼt need to use his needle or other abilities, the lightning power, his speed, and physical stats were more than enough to tear the ants apart.

As soon as Adamʼs palm touched an ant, electric shocks passed through the monster, turning it into ash.

Katrin watched Adamʼs performance with wide-open eyes. She felt awe and genuine envy towards Adam.

Her envy was in some ways the right one. Katrin didnʼt want to take away what Adam had and take it for herself, she wanted to reach the same level as soon as possible. She wanted others to look at her the same way she looked at Adam now.

ʼLero and Osana... Those two seem more than satisfied with their role as the supports in the Golden Light Squad.ʼ Katrin inwardly muttered tightly clenching her fist.

Then, she stared at Adam, who had already destroyed several hundred ants and dozens of lizards determined to attack him from underground.

Katrin sighed heavily. Continue your adventure with m|v-lʼe -

”I have nothing against the supports, if they want to help others then thatʼs great, but Iʼm tired of being one of them.”

ʼDonʼt worry, things will change soon. By the way, Iʼm your support in a way too.ʼ Alan, Katrinʼs Operator said in a kind voice.

”Hah, youʼre the Operator. You canʼt have any other role. It does make me wonder, though. Without you, Iʼd actually have a hard time.” Katrin muttered with a slight smile.

Alan didnʼt answer anything, he just nodded slightly.

Whoooooooooooooosh.

There was a strong rush of wind as Adam appeared in front of her, hovering slightly above the ground and looking down at her.

”Letʼs go. We still need to clear the west passageway. The sooner we deal with these ants, the sooner we can get back to hunting Scarlet Pyromancer.” Adam said calmly.

”Agh...?” Katrin looked at Adam in a confused way. She couldnʼt believe it was over already, but as she glanced behind his back, her eyes grew deeper with understanding.

Hundreds or perhaps even thousands of ant corpses torn to pieces lay on the ashy ground. Lizards and Dark Loohoes were defeated under the wrath of Adamʼs lightning bolts as well. They could do nothing in the face of someone who had defeated Thunder Demon and possessed a fraction of that monsterʼs power.

”Yeah. Youʼre right. Hopefully, we wonʼt have to wait too long for Golden Light Squad.” Katrin waved her hand nonchalantly ruffling her hair, ”Damn, what a stupid name.”

Adamʼs corners of his mouth went up.

”Agreed, the name isnʼt the best and definitely not appropriate for an entire squad when they all have different abilities. However... Given Oskarʼs enthusiasm, Iʼm sure he chose that name purely because of his abilities.”

Katrin sighed.

”Kind and helpful Oskar could turn out to be an arrogant bastard, couldnʼt he?”

Adam shrugged.

”Maybe, but I certainly wouldnʼt refer to my squad of four as white thread or silver needle. Itʼs... Itʼs too weird. The squad name should reflect each squad member or the overall goal. At the very least, each squad member should agree on the name.”

Adam looked away as a frown appeared on his face.

”You canʼt name a squad after yourself, no matter who you are, no matter how strong or smart you are. Not that Iʼm a major fan of teamwork, but itʼs pretty damn obvious.”

Then, Adam turned around and headed toward the west side of the Igno Ants Nest.

”Catch up. I think Iʼll deal with all the monsters in front of the west entrance in ten minutes.” Adam said before disappearing in a blue flash.

Katrin smirked as she watched Adamʼs distant silhouette covered in lightning. She was once again convinced that asking him for help was the right thing to do.

It was true that Adam worked in squads much less often than the other Phantoms, but there were reasons and circumstances for that.

Moreover, there were often conflicts and problems in the squads, Katrin was well aware of that because to earn money she had to do a lot of missions, often working with large squads that could complete several missions in a day.

During this time, she met a lot of annoying Phantoms and real bastards.

Sure, Katrin wasnʼt a person of perfect temperament as well as Adam, but she had goals and principles. That was far more important for trust than supposed kindness and respect.

”Hey, Silvana, you can hear me, right?” Katrin smiled, stepping forward among the dead lizards and ants, heading for the west passage.

For a while, there was only silence, but soon Katrin heard Adamʼs Operatorʼs voice.

ʼWhat? Katrin, you have your Operator. Iʼm supposed to be helping Adam.ʼ Silvana replied coldly.

Katrin nodded with a slight smile on her face.

”Hah, we both understand that he doesnʼt need anyoneʼs help right now. Heʼs just tearing those ants apart.”

Katrin continued as her gaze became more serious.

”Answer me one question and I wonʼt bother you again.”

ʼIʼm listening to you.ʼ Silvana replied emotionlessly.

”You know Adam better than anyone, so... If you were Phantom and you were fighting with him on the same battlefield, would you trust him with your life?” Katrin asked in a low tone.

The question was serious and complex, Katrin had expected a detailed answer with explanations and praise from Silvana to Adam.

ʼYes.ʼ Silvana said quickly, disconnecting from the channel.