123 Reap What You Sow (1/2)

The two twins rushed towards the exit. Compared to the 9th ranked Ghost Guard Captains these two 8th ranked monsters were much more manageable. However, Van wouldn't let them escape so easily.

”Not so fast!”

The red-haired youth suddenly appeared in front of them. A whirlpool of dark icy water rushed towards them.

The twins lifted their hands simultaneously, creating a gust of wind so strong that it seemed to push Van's whirlpool away.

Dark blue clashed with white as the two martial arts clashed.

Van grit his teeth. The slowing effect of the icy qi was minimal as it was unable to come into contact with their skin. He had to do something, quickly!

A giant black axe appeared in his hand just as the whirlpool dropped away.

[Heavy Axe Art!]

A heavy and overpowering sensation filled the air. The twins were too close and could only dodge abruptly to the side. However, this small amount of time was enough for the two Captains of the Guard to catch up.

Cordelia and Daphne were trapped between Van, two 8th rank Ghost Guards and two 9th rank Captains.

Cordelia panicked until she saw Daphne's fearful face. The stronger twin gritted her teeth, ”Forgive me, sister!”

Cordelia stuck her hand into her waist pouch and withdrew a talisman.

Van's eyes narrowed – it was a powerful teleportation talisman!

Daphne's face paled, ”Sister…!”

Cordelia's face hardened, ”This talisman would be powerful enough to carry the two of us 10km away in an instant, but 20km if it carries only one person. Remember what Aunt said – victory here is the most important!”

Daphne's lips moved up and down silently. After a moment, she hung her head but her heart was filled with resentment. The talisman could carry them both to safety but her sister was selfish and only wanted to use it for herself. Did she not consider Daphne's feelings? If she was eliminated here, she would not be able to gain any treasures or benefits, greatly stunting her future growth.

Daphne's expression soured.

This selfishness was just so typical of Cordelia.

[Why did I ever expect anything different? I am her sister but she treats me like a lacky and does not care for me at all. I have to always cater to her needs without any complaint, because she is the golden child – not me!]

In the milliseconds that passed since Cordelia spoke these words, Van was watching the two sisters like a hawk. When he heard the righteous hypocrisy that Cordelia spouted and Daphne's unwilling expression, he couldn't help but snicker.

The sound of Van's laugh was like a lightning bolt striking Daphne on the head. She grits her teeth and her hand suddenly shot out, grabbing the talisman from her sister's unsuspecting hands.

Cordelia paled, ”What are you doing!?”

Daphne smiled sadly, ”Looking out for myself without regarding anyone else – I learnt it from you!”