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‘How many times?’ Ryuk, moving inside the long hallway after waking up and taking a bath, already aware of the reason for Drishti observing him all night, inquired with System.
[Host, you were targeted by The Authority’s single command of standing up more than 3600 times.]
Hearing those words, which he was already aware of but not expecting the numbers to be that high, signified that every 10 seconds, Drishti kept using her Authority on him.
She was specifically trying to test the limit of his ability.
But unlike his active ability to nullify energy, which cost him his stamina, his passive ability had no such type of limitations.
Previously, whenever he placed restrictions by using System, in intense situations like training, it always broke, making him doubt if System was really as strong as it claimed.
But the moment he realized he possessed the power of Immunity, it became clear that in those moments, he was not able to control his immunity in a surge of emotions, leading to System’s restrictions breaking easily.
“So, Lady Drishti, I would like to inquire about the reason for you following me.” Coming out of his thoughts, he turned towards the woman calmly moving beside him with a composed demeanor, while all the time her eyes were fixed on him.
He would have felt awkward, but knowing that there was no romantic interest, he didn’t care.
He couldn’t tell her not to look at him since she would not comply, nor could she achieve whatever she wanted by intensely looking at him, so it wasn’t a big issue.
“I have already resigned from my position, and I promised to accompany you.” With narrowed gaze, she continued, “Don’t tell me you thought I would go back on my word.”
“….But wasn’t it a promise to accompany me outside Ardoros,” he said, hearing her words, unable to help himself but remind her of the exact words.
“Oh, I remember that,” Drishti blankly nodded.
‘….’ Understanding that he can’t deal with her by arguing, he turned his attention towards the guest room’s doors where they had already arrived.
Kriiieeek
Opening the door, the figure of a beautiful woman seated on the sofa revealed itself, looking back at him while instead of Ryuk, the woman’s widened gaze was fixed on the individual beside him.
‘Is that an artifact?’ Not paying attention to the woman’s gaze, Ryuk’s eyes settled on a white mask covering half of her face around her right eye, a polished white mask embroidered with golden flower borders, adding more enhancement to the woman’s beauty.
DING!
[Host, it seems there is a Corrosion mark on the woman’s right part of her face, filled with unidentified poison. The artifact is preventing it from scattering all over her body.]
‘Even the curse of Mia’s legs and now this woman’s poisoning. Can’t you identify them?’ Of course, Ryuk could somewhat guess that the system’s workings were based on processing the available information, but he still inquired.
[Host, the data I receive is either from the Nexus Grid, which only possesses vital information regarding the world’s will, or from scanning the things.]
‘…Outside world.’ Ryuk understood that until he visited a place where such curses could be available, he couldn’t do anything about them, adding another thing which he needed to know.
Learning about things in the outside world while also making himself strong enough to kill other Flagbearers too.
“It’s nice meeting you, Miss Regina.” Putting those thoughts aside for another time, with a small smile, he greeted the woman, who turned her gaze towards him before her widened eyes relaxed.
Standing from her seat, Regina’s lips formed a soft smile, her dewy lips seeming satisfied seeing something before bowing and adding, “I, Regina Devereaux, greet my Liege.”
“…Sorry?” Not understanding where that suddenly came from, Ryuk turned his eyes towards Drishti, who was looking at a box placed beside Regina instead of her usual habit of looking at him.
“Forgive me for that day’s behavior. I know you must have known everything about me and even understood the reason for my arrival here,” Regina clearly stated, understanding the burden of explaining herself was lessening, since there was no need for her to explain everything to someone who had even defeated Lady Drishti.
There is a saying: Those who hold power have natural mysteries within them, but it is also a fact that they know where to show it, just like all three individuals present inside this room.
There was no need to hide things from each other, since everyone understood each other’s limits, at least from their perspective.
‘System, show me her Status window,’ Regina’s words made it clear that she was already aware of him, whether it was his intellectual capabilities proven in the battle against her, where he manipulated the situation, or the woman who accompanied him here.
Both things were proof of his potential, and understanding him this deeply with just mere observation showed this woman’s capabilities.
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Name – Regina Devereaux
Race – Halfling (Able to adapt bloodline completely with their bodily features changing with it)
Age – 276 years
Bloodline – Devereaux Bloodline (67% purity)
Title – 2nd Disciple of Sword Valley, Valkyrie, Commander
Endurance – 670/100 (100 for average human)
Rank – Peak Legendary Perfect
Attractiveness – 92/100 (100 is limit of Beauty Human eyes can withstand)
Skill – Clairvoyance ( Able to see enemies attack before 10 seconds of its execution)
Soul Strength – 20% Corroded (Poison has affected the soul with only leaving 80% still safe due to Artifact)
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◘ Possesions 7☆- Ranked Sword
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‘!?’
‘Is that Clairvoyance will work on me too?’ Seeing the skill which allowed Regina to predict the upcoming attack before ten seconds, feeling perplexed Ryuk inquired.
Of course, seeing attack ten seconds before definitely doesn’t make her undefeatable Since, against overwhelming strength, it will be worthless.
[Yes Host, Since that ability doesn’t infiltrate your body but predict your next move]
‘Drishti isn’t showing any interest in her’, Seeing the calm demeanor of Drishti, Ryuk atleast knew that either she was unaware of Regina’s ability or had lost her interest.
But it doesn’t matter to him, Since, he needed to reveal this here to sure that Regina should understand that she still not know everything about him and also making Drishti’s interest in him keep going.
SWISH
Within a mere moment, a sword materialized inside Ryuk’s hand before he swunged it at Regina’s neck before stopping it at just a finger distance.
“You don’t fear death?” Ryuk noticed not even a nerve inside her pupil contracted.
“I knew My Liege could not harm me” Regina stated with her eyes looking downward, her words were sounded very genuine and filled with loyalty.
“Oh, Do you also experience death if you can see Enemies attack until the end”
‘!?’
Regina’s eyes widened hearing his words about revelation of her ability.
A smile formed on Ryuk’s face understanding the mind games Regina was trying to play by sounding very submissive and her complete faith in him.
But it seemed her ability can see through the end of result, like if it could kill her or just leave small injuries, indirectly meant, She could feel the pain of it before everytime a attack was predicted.
