Firefly Journey

Chapter 131 Walking in the Snow (4)

Boros's face was full of astonishment as he approached Lin Yuanran step by step.

There must be some misunderstanding here.

Claudia sneered and slowly stretched out her palm. Her jade-like fingers traced patterns in the air, suggesting an even more powerful divine message.

Lin Yuanran's hands were getting hotter and hotter, but he hadn't made a move yet. He was still unsure what Boros was up to.

As for Claudia, he completely believed her, because she had no reason to harm Victor.

Boros drew closer, still showing no intention of issuing an oracle, attempting to demonstrate his lack of malice through this means.

Claudia's gaze was cold. The more filthy a person's heart is, the better they are at acting. Boros's actions made it impossible for him to gain her trust anymore.

"What on earth are you going to do!"

Boros shouted and immediately increased his speed as he approached.

At this moment, Lin Yuanran narrowed his eyes; he was certain that Boros had a serious problem.

And so, the snowflakes that were dancing in the sky melted at that moment.

Their melting indicates that the temperature in this area is increasing.

Oracle. Boiling Furnace!

Boros initially revealed his strength as a second-awakening "Earth Mage," also known as an Earthbounder. However, no one knew whether he had a secondary profession, or to what extent he had mastered it.

Given his age, estimated to be more than two decades older than Lin Yuanran, Lin Yuanran dared not be careless. He didn't act rashly, but when he did, he unleashed his strongest divine decree.

Boros also sensed the change in temperature between heaven and earth. He knew that this meant that Ario, who had been somewhat hesitant, had been completely persuaded by Claudia.

Thinking of this, he finally revealed his true fangs.

The snow on the ground cracked, revealing the yellowish-brown surface of the earth. From this surface, one after another pillar of earth shot into the sky, blocking the wind and snow while rapidly approaching the two of them!

Not pretending anymore?

Exactly!

Lin Yuanran reacted quickly enough to see at a glance that Boros's divine oracle was far superior to his own.

Since we can't take it on, we have no choice but to retreat.

He shouted at Claudia, "Run!"

Born into royalty, Claudia's insight surpasses that of Lin Yuanran. She also discerned from this earth-elemental divine oracle that, even though they are both second-level awakeners, Boros's strength far surpasses theirs.

So she obeyed Lin Yuanran without hesitation, abandoned the divine oracle drawing, and followed closely behind him as he retreated hastily.

Boros's eyes narrowed, knowing the two were about to escape, and his expression became uncertain.

Hours earlier, he set off with Julianne and Dick, launching a surprise attack halfway through the journey, catching the two off guard.

They originally thought it was a sure thing, that they could annihilate the two of them when they were off guard.

However, he still underestimated the strength of the two.

Julianne was the most seriously injured, but she managed to escape under the snow using the special abilities of the Shadow Assassin.

Dick, however, was not as weak as he appeared. He managed to withstand all of Dick's attacks. But he seemed unwilling to engage in a prolonged fight and easily left.

Boros left Lin Yuanran and the other person behind to separate the group, since he wasn't confident he could capture all four of them at once if they stayed together.

But who would have thought that even when they were separated into two groups, he still couldn't do anything to them, and he couldn't even deal with one of them.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Boros made no attempt to give chase. While he was indeed a level above them, those two were students of St. Louis, and it was possible they possessed some secret methods. Underestimating them and acting rashly might lead to a bitter defeat.

On the other hand, the person who actually hired him only wanted that big-name reporter; as for the others, they were not part of the mission and it wasn't worth the risk.

The employer sent a "soul-stealer" to assist him, which is why he was able to capture Viktor so easily. Now that the mission is complete, the reason he wants to kill him to silence him is simply because he doesn't want his actions in the snowfield to be reported back to the duchy.

He originally thought that by killing all four people in the know and having his employer control Victor, he could still return to Yicheng and enjoy a comfortable retirement with his generous rewards.

I underestimated the strength of these four people. If they are not eliminated, it will be impossible for me to return to the duchy.

Boros sighed, went back to the carriage, poured himself another glass of local liquor, looked at the four resting Blackwing Tigers, and sneered.

No matter how powerful you are, you haven't reached the level of gods. You are still mortal beings, still needing water and food, still needing warmth and protection from the cold. All your supplies are here, in this vast snowfield. How will you survive?

After lingering at the camp for a while, Boros leaped into the vehicle and drove the Blackwing Tiger deeper into the snowstorm.

He needed to find that employer, but now that there were hidden dangers, he couldn't return to the duchy, so he had to look elsewhere. The Debasa Empire was a good option.

About half an hour after he left, a young man arrived at the place; it was Dick O'Nealson.

Boros, along with a mysterious figure, attacked them. Julianne was seriously injured and fled, and he also escaped.

After much deliberation, Boros decided that his next move might be to return to the camp and make a move against his juniors. However, because he had been careful not to make too much of a fuss along the way, fearing that he might attract pursuers again, he arrived a step too late.

The camp was now empty and about to be buried again by the wind and snow. After searching for a while, he found no trace of blood and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this meant that the two were probably safe.

A look of melancholy crossed his eyes as he sighed towards the open space. "Your Highness, you mustn't be hurt."

……

Lin Yuanran and Claudia ran one after the other across the snowfield for an unknown amount of time. After confirming that no one was chasing them, they finally found a shelter with great difficulty.

This is a dead tree with a diameter of several meters, and the two people are resting inside its empty interior.

The space inside the tree hollow wasn't large; even with only two people, it felt cramped. Claudia also possessed something similar to a spatial artifact, a fact she had never revealed to anyone. Yet now, in front of Lin Yuanran, she brazenly took out a small lamp powered by magical energy.

Lights appeared, illuminating the cave.

"You actually believe me."

The two had been traveling at high speed and were now finally able to catch their breath, Claudia said.

“I don’t believe you,” Lin Yuanran said, looking at her. “I believe in the Duchy and the Academy. Your identity can’t be fake. St. Louis Academy investigates the background of each student before admitting them. The fact that you were able to get in at least shows that you don’t have any bad records. Naturally, you’re more credible than Boros with that scar on his face.”

His suspicious behavior aroused my suspicion, and I never expected that he would eventually succumb to his temper and attack us.

Claudia said, "Really? That's a shame. I thought you trusted me because you considered me a friend."

Lin Yuanran was silent for a moment, then said, "Now we are true friends."