Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409: Not...

Sylas took a breath and gathered what remained on the battlefield. He had a feeling that this wouldn't be the last time he saw that woman.

'A dangerous opponent…'

If not for the landscape advantage he had, it would have been impossible for him to win. He would have had no choice but to take her deal, but that would also mean giving up his chance at first place, and potentially even second.

He wasn't sure what that would mean, ultimately. Would he still be considered to have cleared the Dungeon? Usually the answer would be yes or no, but that answer seemed to be up in the air this time.

'There's only one challenge left…'

Sylas left and he found Brisa's team waiting.

'Aerwyna technically made it through the last round first, so she should be the first to choose a door. Brisa was second, so the moment Aerwyna conceded, she should be the one to go. So why is she still here?'

Though Sylas thought this, he already had his answer through her gaze.

Fear.

She was standing here despite having gained an advantage because she wanted to confirm it for herself. She wanted to see Sylas come out alive.

None of Aerwyna's teammates were here, and assuming "conceding" wasn't normal, she must think that they were all dead. After seeing Sylas come out alive and covered in blood, she was only more certain of this.

The look in Sylas' eye did nothing to reassure her of anything else.

This human had come in alone and had taken out two teams all on his own.

What kind of monster was he?

Sylas only continued to look at her silently, his breathing calm. It wasn't because he was particularly interested in her, her team, or anything she had to say. Rather… it was because he couldn't choose a door until she did.

Brisa only seemed to realize this much later, only then did shakily look toward the doors.

After she settled down, she realized that there was no need for her to be worried. With two teams gone, unless Sylas went out of his way to pick her, they should be able to cruise to the finish line.

She froze when she had this thought. What if he did go out of his way?

She didn't know much about Summonings, but she knew enough to know that these people were likely to go out of their way to collect Genes.

She turned back from the door, gritting her teeth.

"I'm willing to make a deal—."

"Ca—."

Brisa held out a hand to stop her second in command from saying something she was certain would be utterly foolish.

"There's only two of us left, and we can easily avoid one another the rest of the way. I'm willing to compensate you to ensure that."

Sylas was a bit surprised to hear that, but he understood her reasoning quite quickly.

"Go on." He said lightly.