Affinity: Chaos

Chapter 2026: Lightning Crystal II

Grey had read about lightning crystals before, they were something that can be said to be the ultimate treasures for Lightning Elementalist. In the ancient records he read, there was a mediocre member of a Faction who was only in the Sage Plane and had no hopes of ever advancing. This person was lucky enough to find a lightning crystal. In a matter of just a short three years, he went from a Sage Plane Elementalist to the Peak of the Sovereign Plane.

The entire continent was shaken by the news, and after many investigations, it was discovered that he absorbed a lightning crystal.

Grey almost started to drool at the sight of the lightning crystal. Of course, he was still going to hand it over to Reynolds. However, the fact that he found a lightning crystal within just a few hours of entering this Small World, shows just how prosperous this place was in terms of treasures.

’A true treasure trove.’ Grey smacked his lips.

His gaze was soon shifted from the lightning crystal, to those gathered around it, cultivating.

All eyes were on him, and they all saw the greed in his eyes when he looked at the lightning crystal.

A figure stood up, it was a man who had started to sprout gray hair. Other than the animalistic ears, he was almost indistinguishable from a regular human.

The figure opened his mouth to speak, but Grey could not understand a single word coming from the mouth of the man.

A younger man stood up, and without hesitation, he struck out.

A bolt of lightning shot straight at Grey, who was standing by the opening of the door.

Grey sidestepped, casually evading the lightning bolt. He entered the room, taking a look at everyone before him, he bowed...

”I’m sorry, but I’ll need to take your treasure.” He knew this thing was quite important to these people, but he needed this treasure. The stronger his friends grew, the greater their chances of surviving the war coming, and even attaining victory.

’The old guy is telling you to leave immediately.’

Void’s voice sounded in Grey’s head just as he was about to make a move.

’You can understand them?’ Grey asked.

Just as he asked, he almost facepalmed at how stupid his question was. Of course Void could understand them!

This was a place perfect for Magical Beasts. Although these were people, they were somewhat technically Magical Beasts, so it was normal that Void could understand what they were saying.

’Help me apologize to them for taking their treasure.’ Grey transmitted to Void.

These were people who had feelings, and although he had stolen a lot of treasures from different places over the years. It was almost always without witnesses, and even when there were witnesses, there were very few. Unlike this case where there were so many people present.

Void stared at him with a strange look on his face, ’Just take it and go. It’s not like they can stop you.’

Void did not see the point in apologizing to these people. If anything, he felt it would make things worse. He was a Magical Beast who had little to no sympathy for other Magical Beasts, especially when it had to do with something that would make him stronger.

Grey sighed, bowing softly to these people, he took a step forward and his figure vanished.

At the same time Grey took the step forward, the young man who attacked him earlier with the lightning bolt, shot straight at him. It was evident the young man did not want Grey to take a step inside this place.

The ferocious look on the young man’s face disappeared when Grey vanished. His face was filled with confusion. He stopped, searching for Grey.

The man who first spoke to Grey, showed a look of surprise when Grey vanished, but his surprise was quickly turned to anger when he saw the latter standing in front of their treasure.

The man stretched his palm, grabbing at Grey.

Grey did not bother with the approaching palm, he tried to grab the lightning crystal as fast as possible.

The man was not the only one who made a move. Simultaneously when the man made a move, a beautiful lady who had been observing the situation made a move as well. There were almost eight people who made a move along with the man.

Grey felt a massive pressure coming from the attacks, but did not flinch. He froze for a second as all the attacks landed on his body at the same time. The attackers were careful enough to ensure none of their attacks touched the lightning crystal.

The expected impact did not occur. Each of the attacks passed through Grey’s body which flickered repeatedly in a second. From the perspective of the attackers, it was almost like Grey’s body was going between the physical and somewhat spiritual state.

After the attacks passed through, Grey’s figure returned to the physical state. His outstretched hand reached the lightning crystal. Without hesitation, he grabbed it and stuffed it into his storage space before retreating.

None of these people expected Grey to be able to evade the attack in such a way, so they were not able to react even though Grey had taken their treasure. It was only when they saw him stuff it into his storage space did they finally react.

The man who told him to leave earlier was completely enraged. The aura of a Peak Sovereign Plane expert spread out and his figure turned into a bolt of lightning as he charged in the direction Grey was retreating in.

A few others with an aura as powerful as the man also raced after them, each moving just as fast.

The others in the room with cultivation in the Seventh stage of the Sovereign Plane and above all moved out as well.

Outside the building.

Grey had no reason to be stealthy anymore since he had gotten what he wanted. Appearing outside the building, he randomly picked a direction and flew off.

The man, along with the others, appeared only within a second of two after Grey and chased after him.