Chapter 46: I Will Remember This Grudge

*Bang*

In the dim depths of the alley, a thud echoed, signaling the end of a battle.

Each of the assailants, clad in black, lay on the ground, some unconscious, others groaning in pain, their bodies stained with blood.

Around these assailants, the ground and walls were etched with sword marks.

Lei Ge stood beside the fallen assailants, his silver sword dripping blood, his expression stern, like a ruthless executioner.

This scene fell into the eyes of a black-clothed figure hiding in the shadows, causing his gaze to flicker several times.

However, from start to finish, this person did not intervene in the battle.

"Truly impressive skills and character," the black-clothed figure said, his words seemingly a compliment, but the sarcasm in his tone was particularly grating. "Someone like you doesn't seem to belong to the loving Loki Family, but rather to our side."

Having witnessed Lei Ge's battle firsthand, the black-clothed figure had initially recognized Lei Ge's abilities.

Despite being a newly promoted Level 4, Lei Ge's skills and combat techniques far exceeded those of an average Level 4. He single-handedly defeated a group of adventurers, including several of the same level, with ease, a feat that truly made one look at him with new eyes.

Especially his speed, which was almost on par with a Level 1 adventurer specializing in "Agility," left the black-clothed figure somewhat surprised.

Relying on his superior speed and exceptional sword skills, Lei Ge was able to move freely and strike down the assailants one by one, successfully defeating the group led by the black-clothed figure without a scratch on himself.

He didn't even pant or sweat, leading the black-clothed figure to conclude that this young man must possess a highly developed "Healing" ability.

Even the black-clothed figure had to admit that this young man, who had just been promoted to Level 4, had unique qualities.

However, the black-clothed figure still felt annoyed.

Thus, his tone remained harsh.

"Why don't you just switch sides?" the black-clothed figure said sarcastically. "If you came to our side, I could have a legitimate reason to beat you up."

Lei Ge's expression didn't change at all.

He just stared at the black-clothed figure and suddenly said, "Chariot of the Goddess?"

At these words, the face of the black-clothed figure, hidden under the hood, froze.

Lei Ge keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere around the figure and immediately knew he had guessed correctly.

"Alan Borom, Level 6, Deputy Leader of the Freya Family, the fastest in Orario, known as the 'Chariot of the Goddess.'"

Lei Ge calmly revealed the black-clothed figure's identity.

"Indeed, it's you."

After these words, the black-clothed figure fell silent, emitting a faint aura of killing intent.

He stepped out of the shadows, removing his black robe to reveal his true face.

It was a short, sharp-eyed, and sharp-faced cat person.

"How did you know it was me?"

The infamous "Chariot of the Goddess" in the city directed a sharp gaze at Lei Ge.

However, Lei Ge remained completely unfazed.

"These assailants are all at least Level 3, with several at Level 4, and they clearly followed your orders. Therefore, your strength is likely above theirs."

"An adventurer who can command Level 3 and 4 powerhouses is very likely to be a Level 5 or higher Level 1 adventurer."

"In Orario, there are only a few families that can field a Level 1 adventurer and so many Level 2 adventurers."

"Among these few families, only one would dare to attack a member of the Loki Family so brazenly."

"Once you think about it, the answer is clear."

Lei Ge spoke calmly.

"Who else but your Freya Family could do this?"

The reason for guessing Alan's identity was even simpler.

"Among the Level 1 adventurers of the Freya Family, who else but you, the 'Chariot of the Goddess,' would have such a foul mouth?"

This was based on his knowledge of the original story.

After all, Lei Ge had never met Alan and had never heard any rumors about him.

However, Alan didn't know this.

To him, Lei Ge's analysis suggested that perhaps some rumors about him had reached Lei Ge's ears, leading him to guess his identity.

In fact, the rumors about Alan's foul mouth were not uncommon.

Anyone familiar with the Loki Family and the Freya Family would know that each had a Level 1 adventurer with a foul mouth and a fearsome personality.

On the Loki Family side, it was the Level 5 "Fierce Wolf" — Bert Roca.

On the Freya Family side, it was the Level 6 "Chariot of the Goddess" — Alan Borom.

Both were known for their foul mouths and were often compared by gods and adventurers, as they both specialized in "Agility."

This made Bert and Alan mutual enemies, with a very poor relationship.

Of course, this was irrelevant now.

Now, Alan was only angry at being identified and indirectly insulted by Lei Ge.

"How dare you say these things to my face," Alan said, his aura of killing intent overflowing. "Just a Level 4, do you think you can stand against me?"

With that, Alan disappeared.

His figure merged completely into the darkness, moving so fast that it was like a real chariot charging, carrying a whistling wind, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Lei Ge.

In his hand, a magnificent spear appeared, piercing the air and striking Lei Ge like lightning.

"——"

At this moment, time seemed to stop.

Even with his current abilities, Lei Ge couldn't react to the Level 6 adventurer known as the "Fastest in the City."

Dodge? Impossible!

Counterattack? Impossible!

Block? Impossible!

All possible actions were impossible!

Feeling the imminent danger, Lei Ge, without hesitation, made a life-risking move.

He moved forward instead of retreating.

*Pierce!*

With the sound of flesh being torn, the spear pierced Lei Ge's shoulder, emerging from the back.

"What?"

This scene shocked Alan.

Clearly, he never expected Lei Ge to make such a move.

If Lei Ge hadn't moved forward, Alan had only intended to graze his shoulder, causing some superficial injuries.

Instead, Lei Ge moved forward, offering his entire shoulder, which was then pierced by the sharp spear.

Blood splattered, causing Alan's pupils to constrict, losing a moment of reaction.

In that instant, a storm swept through.

"Awaken (Tempest)."

A dark, clear voice, as if from the depths of the earth, echoed in the alley.

Ignoring his pierced shoulder, Lei Ge activated the "Wind" blessing, channeling all the wind power into his sword and slashing at Alan, whose expression changed dramatically.

"Tch!"

Alan's expression changed repeatedly, finally hissing and, without hesitation, using the fastest speed in Orario to retreat.

However, Lei Ge's free hand tightly grabbed the spear piercing his shoulder, preventing Alan from retreating.

*Pierce!*

The sound of a tearing slash echoed again.

In the burst of blood, the cat person youth abandoned the spear, narrowly avoiding the wind-powered slash that would have decapitated him.

But Alan was still a step too slow, and a large gash appeared on his chest, blood splattering the alley.

"You bastard!?"

Alan, clutching his wound, looked at Lei Ge with intense anger.

"Ugh"

Lei Ge pulled the spear out of his shoulder, threw it aside, and met Alan's furious gaze.

Blood flowed profusely from his shoulder, but Lei Ge ignored it, his face pale as he looked up at Alan.

"So what if I'm just a Level 4?" Lei Ge sneered. "Aren't you a Level 6, and you're not that much better either?"

"Damn you!" Alan, enraged, released a killing intent that was several times stronger than before.

The fastest adventurer in the city was truly enraged.

Facing such an Alan, Lei Ge remained calm and composed, his eyes cold as ice.

That coldness, like a bucket of cold water, not only extinguished Alan's anger but also made him feel a chill.

His intuition told Alan that if he really went all out and charged again, Lei Ge would risk his life to cut off his head.

Even against a Level 1 adventurer, if Lei Ge abandoned defense and fought with everything he had, the probability of his sword landing on Alan's head would be no less than 70%.

Realizing this, Alan's face twisted.

"Damn lunatic!"

Alan spat out the words.

He didn't want to risk his life in this meaningless task against Lei Ge.

"I remember you, Lei Ge Brihaut."

Alan stood up, staring at Lei Ge for a while, as if trying to memorize his face, before leaping onto the roof of a building and disappearing.

Lei Ge watched this scene silently, until the surroundings were completely silent, then he clutched his shoulder and couldn't help but kneel on one knee.

*Crack*

The wind dissipated, and a crack appeared on Lei Ge's sword.

Lei Ge glanced at the crack, then felt the intense pain in his shoulder, and after a while, he muttered.

"Freya?"

The image of the goddess flashed in his mind, and Lei Ge silently tended to his wound in the corner.

"I will remember this grudge."

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