Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 1601 1601: Battle in the Tunnel

Adam and Alexia had been in the Primal Lands for too little time to understand how the current hierarchy was structured.

All they knew was that the clans and the Old Light were the only superpowers here, but they didnʼt know how powerful each clan was.

ʼZargos... Is he the leader of his clan or just an important member?ʼ Adam wondered as he looked at the crimson flame, red as blood, enveloping Zargosʼs fists.

His gaze turned to Ramilo, who, unlike his opponent, was in no hurry to use his energy.

ʼDoes he really expect to win with pure physical power alone?ʼ

Strangely enough, Zargos noticed this as well.

”Ramilo, are you trying to show off in front of the youths?” His eyes were calm. ”Are you underestimating me?”

”Me?” Ramilo patted himself on the chest. ”Come on, Zargos, everyone in the Primal Lands knows how powerful you and the other members of your clan are.”

”But...”

Ramiloʼs voice lowered as a gleam passed over his fangs.

”By coming here, you forgot who the main power in our region is!”

Zargos waved his hand carelessly, fiery particles flashing before his eyes.

”Itʼs not the power of the faction that matters, but what its individual members are capable of. There may be a million monsters in the faction, but if you can all be destroyed with a wave of the hand, whatʼs the point?”

”Hah, youʼre right, but unfortunately for you, Iʼm part of the Old Light and not some clan for a very simple reason!”

Zargos raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to continue.

Clap!

Ramilo banged his fists together.

”I am very strong!”

In response, Zargos smirked.

”Either way, Adam Vinter will be mine.” He glanced at Adam and Alexia. ”You two, my advice is to move to the very edge of the earth worm and hide behind the stone plate. I donʼt want to hurt you with an accidental attack.”

Ramilo shrugged.

”What can I say? Heʼs right. We donʼt have much space, so you should listen to him for your own safety.”

Alexia rolled her eyes, but did as they said. Now, even Adam puffed out his cheeks.

ʼShit, what the hell is going on here?ʼ He complained inwardly. ʼThis is the second time today that someone wants to kill me!ʼ

That was true, but what really annoyed him was something else: he couldnʼt defend himself. Last time it was Goen, and now it was Ramiloʼs turn.

Sure, Zargos wasnʼt as aggressive as Liliane and the fifth team, but in the end, they both had the same goal — to capture Adam and bring him to the Befallen Crown. The only difference was that one of them was doing it on orders, while the other was doing it for a valuable reward.

ʼTsk, how long will this continue?ʼ

Silvana nodded. ʼCalm down. Until you become strong enough, this will happen occasionally. The only solution is to go on missions to safer regions.ʼ

Adam glanced to the side.

ʼDo you think it would be better to return to the Tarnished Lands?ʼ

Silvana nodded. ʼMost likely, yes. Although perhaps another part of the Primal Lands would not be as dangerous. It all depends on how the local clans and members of the Old Light treat you.ʼ

It was a good suggestion, but Adam had his doubts.

ʼI donʼt know about that...ʼ

ʼW-Why?ʼ Silvana was confused.

ʼThe remaining two conditions donʼt sound like Iʼll be able to get them anywhere in a safe area. The Blood of God and Bottomless Void... Tsk, I hope it will be easier than fighting Vaarh.ʼ

Adam wanted it to be so, but deep down, he knew that would hardly be the case.

Now, he couldnʼt even get out of the Primal Lands, as almost everyone was hunting him and wanted to capture him.

”Pfffft!” Alexia snorted, watching the battle begin. ”They just know Iʼm too strong, so they donʼt even try to capture me!”

Perhaps it was foolish in some ways, but Alexia didnʼt like that no one was trying to capture her, or rather, that all the attention was focused on Adam.

It was indirect proof that she was weaker than Adam, that the other monsters didnʼt see her as a threat or valuable, and that was bad news for her.

”Youʼll see! Next time, some powerful monster will come to fight me instead of you!” She shouted, looking at Adam with puffed cheeks.

Adam scratched his cheek.

”You do understand that I donʼt need any of this and that itʼs not something to be jealous of, right?”

In response, Alexia just stuck out her tongue and turned away.

”Hah.” Zargos chuckled. ”Do you want the powerful of this world to pay attention to you? If so, then you have to measure up, girl. Now, youʼre just a strong K4-Phantom and nothing more.”

Step. Step. Step.

Ramilo walked forward, relaxed as soon as the shadow of his massive body fell on Zargos.

”Hey, Zargos, is it just me, or should all your attention be on your opponent?”

Ramilo grinned widely, revealing all his long fangs, and his eyes no longer looked kind and harmless. Now his pupils were narrowed, and his gaze was full of bloodlust.

Still, not a single muscle on Zargosʼs face twitched.

”Sure. Even if I close my eyes, Iʼll still know where you are. Not a single step you take will escape my gaze.”

Ramilo swung his arm back, ready to strike.

Step!

Zargos reacted instantly as he stepped forward, and a bright flame flared in his fist.

The flaming blast erupted as the crushing impact threw Ramilo dozens of meters back.

The massive monster flew past Adamʼs shocked eyes. He followed the trail of smoke, catching up with Ramilo, who was still in flight.

Like a professional athlete, Ramilo flipped in the air, momentarily resembling a fluffy ball, before landing firmly on his feet.

”Hmm?”

He glanced down, brushing embers from his chest. Part of his blue fur was now a black, burnt patch.

Zargos spread his arms wide, a smirk playing on his face.

”Bigger isnʼt always better, is it?”