Chapter 173 Provocation
Chapter 173 Provocation
"A strange halo. You also came from that thing, right, Haruki? I recognized that magic circle the moment Genra attacked the ruins. It was almost exactly the same as when it summoned me."
Haruki was hesitant to speak, his heart filled with apprehension. Grandi's words had struck a nerve with Haruki, whose understanding of the Mage Guild had remained superficial from beginning to end, and who still had too many unknowns about this world.
"It was probably five years ago, I don't remember exactly. I received a summons from a strange person who said he had a lot of monster resources and was willing to trade with me, a Reonic, to help him complete his research."
"I'm a very free person, so I agreed, and that's how I came to this world, and I also agreed to his request. I did have a lot of fun fighting in this world, and in exchange, I have to provide him with data on the combat device."
"This is the thing in my hand. I control monsters with this. If you want to attack me, you're welcome to do so anytime."
Grandi explained his ordeal with great anticipation, and of course, he was also quite looking forward to the potential battle.
Looking at the three Ultra Warriors in front of him, Grandi's Reionics factor stirred, and even the Battle Device in his hand felt hot to the touch.
Who exactly summoned you?
"I don't know. He has many names, and I don't know what he's called now. Anyway, he's a very powerful person in the Mage Guild."
Sean didn't want to pay attention to Grandi's provocation. He was completely unaware of this information. It was the first time Sean had ever heard of summoners other than heroes. Just how many secrets was the guild hiding?
During the initial Tsuchikage incident, Sean had many questions about the guild. Now, Grandy's words have made Sean even more certain that his doubts were true, and that the Magicians' Guild is more powerful than he imagined.
"Are you alright, Haruki?" Zhao Yu wasn't very interested in what Grandi was saying. She didn't want to listen to any more of what strangers had to say. Seeing Haruki's complexion gradually worsening, Zhao Yu was now more worried about his condition.
"I'm fine, Zhaoyu. I was just thinking, but I was thinking a little slowly."
"Is what Grandi said true, Haruki? I have no idea."
Seeing that Haruki's thoughts were disturbed, Zeta lost the confidence to search for the truth. His research skills had always been poor, and for so many years he had focused all his energy on combat training and pleasing his master.
"It seems there's a lot of information to cover, so I'd better stop here for now. It's getting late, are you in a hurry to go back?"
"Why are you telling me all this, Grandy... Do you have some ulterior motive?"
"That's true. I do have a favor to ask you for."
After saying that, Grandi walked to the side of the control panel and started the system. The projector appeared from the ceiling and began to work, presenting a virtual map in front of everyone. The 3D visual effect made Sean and Zhao Yu feel a little uncomfortable.
"I will be attacking the Mage Guild in a few days. When you go back, please tell those guild members to give up resistance so they won't be used. Also, tell the residents along the way to evacuate quickly to avoid being caught in the crossfire."
Grandi then turned on the control panel to display his current location and the coordinates of the ruins. The ruins were the destination of Grandi's attack, but the starting point had not yet been determined.
"What? You're going to openly challenge the Mage's Guild?"
"What, you think I'm not good enough? If you think I'm not strong enough, we can have a match right now. I'm open to both real combat and battles with giant beasts."
Haruki's shocked reaction ignited Grandy's latent competitive spirit. He gripped the Battle Nylon tightly and transformed it into a half-body form. One second Grandy was wearing a white lab coat, and the next second his entire body was covered in black and red substance, demonstrating the true power of the Reionics.
Red King and Eleking received the summons and came to the front courtyard to wait. The roars of the giants revealed their impatience; they, too, longed for battle with the giants.
"Hahaha, this is so interesting! Your name is Grandi, right? You're just my type, hehehe!"
Belial Twilight watched with great delight. He had never felt such a powerful resonance in battle, as if he and Grandi were kindred spirits of the same race and blood, and both of them would see the roars in battle as beautiful music.
Luo Yi was lying on the roof of a low house, basking in the sun. He had just opened his umbrella and closed his eyes when Red King's commotion knocked him over, and the tea he had just put to his lips turned into shampoo.
"I understand, Grandi. I'll go back and check on things. We'll meet again later."
Haruki didn't come here to fight; he didn't want to get involved in a pointless battle. He hadn't achieved his goal of asking questions, and had even been tricked by the other side. He still didn't know enough information and couldn't gain the upper hand at all.
Looking out the window, the island was peaceful and undisturbed, unlike the chaos and tyranny I had imagined. The monsters were mostly engaged in their work, and the soldier ants were patrolling the area in an orderly manner.
Yao Hui had to admit that he had a huge misunderstanding about this place. Ultimately, it stemmed from the asymmetry of information, and it always happened this way.
Grandi did not try to persuade him to stay or see him off; he began to wonder how Haruki would react.
Should I continue to be kept in the dark and used as a tool by the guild? Or should I break ties completely and become a lone wolf? Or should I simply fly off this planet and leave?
Grandi laughed heartily at every ending.
"Leave, Belial Twilight, what are you still doing here?"
Zeta's question made Haruki and the others realize that Belial Twilight hadn't followed. Belial Twilight was usually unruly and everyone was used to it, but this time Belial Twilight was clearly acting strangely.
“No, Zeta, I’m going to stay with Grandi for a while. He’s obviously got more interesting things going on, and he just like me, he doesn’t like those guilds.”
"Oh, I am truly honored. I will have to look forward to guiding you in the future, senior Belial."
Grandi immediately smiled brightly, like a little boy who had just received a new toy. He had long wanted to obtain Ultraman Belial's power to play with, but he never expected that this goal would be achieved in this way. It was truly effortless.
"How can this be allowed? He's Reonics, after all!"
“That’s enough, Zeta, let’s go back. Belial-san is a man of his word; if we continue to waste time, we’ll only make things worse.”
Haruki stopped Zeta and took him away from the place. The problem was clearly with the guild, not with Grandi and Belial Twilight.
Several more streaks of light flew away from the island on the horizon. Nearby, Luo Yi was arguing with Red King. Luo Yi's newly learned telepathy came in handy, but in the end, it was just like talking to a brick wall.
Red King stared wide-eyed, trying to figure out who this person in front of him was.
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