Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Hale

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Alex Reynolds, who had the weakest Mental of them all, even physically took a step back, tears falling from his eyes as though he had just been cutting onions.

This reaction alone was enough for them to ignore what Sylas was wearing… if that could be considered clothing at all.

The woman regained her bearings as Sylas did, and the two looked at one another, a hint of something else in their eyes.

Sylas blinked with some surprise.

He hadn't been able to tell earlier due to the distance and the fact he could only see the woman's side profile, but…

The long black hair, those blue eyes so pale they could be grey, that delicate brown skin that was a shade or two darker than even his own… it looked like this Trial Summoned Ascension had taken its toll on her, but her eyes were still quite fierce, much like he remembered them.

His mind filled in what the system had missed on its own.

[Cassarae Hale].

It suddenly made sense why this place was called Casstle Main. It was just like her to pick such a silly name for something so serious.

Cassarae blinked for a moment and then shook her head, looking back toward the adventurers.

"I guess it's four now," she continued her words from earlier. "I'll get the formalities out of the way and I'll say thank you for coming to the aid of Casstle Main. However, I want to draw a clear line first.

"You are, indeed, helping my Rudimentary Village. BUT. You are being rewarded for it by the system. The more you help, the more you will receive.

"My village is not a charity case and I have full authority to revoke any accepted Quests. If I feel that you are undermining my authority, or that you think you're doing me a favor, I will not hesitate to do so.

"I hope I've made myself clear."

Cassarae swept her gaze over everyone. She didn't single anyone out, not even Sylas himself.

Sylas didn't mind, nor did he try to press her for attention. Right now, she was a leader, and this was a matter of life and death, not a reunion. Those gnolls would really be out for blood.

The two of them hadn't been close for almost a decade. That was practically a lifetime. She had done a lot of growing without the name Sylas Brown creeping into her mind for who knew how long?

The fact she was acting like this actually made him feel more reassured. She would be more likely to survive in the long haul.

Of course, there was the possibility that he was overthinking things. The odds she had recognized him might be lower than he knew.

"The first is their numbers. They had 20 warriors. They're a pure militarized territory. They had no women and children and their entire population is made up of warriors. _{ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com}