Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 870: Beating

Nobles had different attitudes towards their status. Some saw it as no big deal, trying to do the best they were capable of, anything to achieve their goals.

However, this was not such a large part of the nobility.

Many nobles, especially among the high ones, saw themselves as special. Well, they were, after all, out of millions of people they were born into twelve families.

From childhood, they had not just money and power, but also something that could not be bought - a powerful bloodline that allowed many of them to become Phantoms.

That the nobles considered themselves better than others was not surprising, but everyone knew the limits of what was allowed. After all, besides luxury and status, they had obligations.

The higher nobles knew that there was no failure worse than ruining their reputation and casting a shadow over their family.

Some went too far, trying to protect not only their honor but also the nobles they looked up to.

Kenna was one of those.

She wasnʼt mad at Adam for beating Giselle. He won fairly because he was stronger - there was no changing that.

However, once she learned the reason for his brutality, there was nothing but indignation left in her.

It didnʼt matter to Kenna that Giselle herself had asked Adam for such a demand. In her mind, there was no possible situation where the life of a commoner, not a Phantom, was equal to the life of a high noble.

From Kennaʼs point of view, the only true solution in such a situation was for Adam to apologize for his pledge.

Kenna actually believed that she was right.

But... Did it matter if she was right or severely wrong?

They werenʼt in a classroom with textbooks in their hands but on a battlefield. Here, the stronger one was the right one.

Unfortunately for Kenna, she didnʼt realize that her words would cause Adam not shame for his actions, but cold rage.

White streams of energy in an active swirl filled Adamʼs fist. It wasnʼt an ability, but his Global Gene.

For K0 and K1 Phantoms, a fist punch full of energy would have equaled an ability, at these stages, abilities were rarely complex and layered.

For K3-Phantom, it was a simple blow, but powerful enough to end someoneʼs life.

”What the hell are you doing?!”

Kenna spat out, yelling menacingly at Adam.

”I didnʼt agree to the fight. How dare you attack me, you animal!”

With those words, Kenna tried to crawl away to the side, but Adamʼs foot all but pinned her wrist firmly to the ground. Then, his knee crashed into her thigh, pressing her to the surface even harder.

His distant wheeze rang out:

”You didnʼt agree to the fight? Well, as far as I know, thatʼs not necessary.”

Coldness filled his eyes, staring intently at Kenna.

”I donʼt want a twilight coin from you. I just want you to regret what you said, so youʼll always remember this day as your worst nightmare.”

Oddly enough, Kenna didnʼt continue to argue because Adam was right.

Then, she realized something. This was a fight, which meant she could use the rules of the Twilight Palace as well as anyone in her position.

Abruptly, Kenna jerked her head to meet her gaze with observer no. 3. The blond-haired man kept a faint smile on his face as he watched, clearly pleased with the result of his actions.

Kennaʼs mouth opened, but no sooner did the first words come out than Adamʼs palm covered her mouth.

Glaring at him, Kenna flinched in fear. She didnʼt understand how Adam realized so quickly what she wanted to do.

”Oh...” Adam shook his head, ”I understand you donʼt like it, youʼre a high noble, youʼre used to doing only what you want, well, what a pity. Iʼm of a different opinion.”

Without another word, Adamʼs fist slammed into Kennaʼs stomach once again.

It didnʼt take long for the new flow of blood to the next wave of pain. Her eyes went wide, if she could, she would have screamed in full force, but only muffled moans came out of Adamʼs palm.

With a look full of anger, Kenna stared at Adam.

Then, her eyes shone brightly.

Energy surged out in all directions, about to turn into something more, the ability to hurt Adam.

Yet, he didnʼt even pay attention to it, he chose to hit Kenna again, right in the face.

Nearly passing out, Kenna barely survived Adamʼs hit, helped by the fact that she had stored up energy before the blow.

ʼNo...ʼ she internally muttered, ʼThis canʼt go on. I have to do something, I have to find a way to stop the fight.ʼ

An idea came quickly, she couldnʼt speak, but she had other ways to give up.

Whoooooooosh.

Kenna raised her hand about to slam the ground three times, this would make the observer stop their fight, which would be her salvation.

However, no sooner had she touched the floor than she felt something strange.

She had no control over her hand, and couldnʼt even twitch her fingertips.

Turning her eyes to the side, she saw her arm twisted at strange angles. It was broken in many places and was now nothing more than a bag of bones and blood.

Without wasting a moment, Kenna lifted the other arm, but as Adamʼs frame shuddered, the same thing happened to her left arm.

A second later, a new flash of pain whipped at Kenna.

She looked down, her wide-open eyes reflecting Adamʼs fist plunged into her stomach.

Then, his voice reached her ears.

”Honestly, I donʼt see how you can be a Phantom and be so disregardful of Operators.”

He leaned in, their gazes meeting at a dangerous proximity.

”I do not care who Silvana is by birth, commoner or nobleman. Sheʼs my Operator, my partner... and thatʼs all that matters.”

Silvana quietly gasped, despite the violent scene, her heart began to beat faster.

”And...” Adam wheezed, ”Youʼll see how much I value her life. I assure you, itʼs far more important to me than yours.”

Observer no. 3, who started the events by his words, chuckled briefly.

ʼHah, who would have thought my mischief would lead to such...ʼ he glanced at Silvana, ʼCurious changes.ʼ