451 Arias Pleasant Arrival (1/2)
Amidst the burning flames and scattered carcasses on the ground, Leon continued to cut down every Wingrat before him, quickly shaving away their numbers.
Supreme Elder Haldir did not remain idle on the Great Wall and descended on a long vine, joining Leon in cleaning up the remnant vermin on the field.
At the same time, the elven supreme elder recollected his thorny vines blocking the rathole, which had become blackened by the fire.
However, after it was infused with Wood Energy, the thorny vines regained their green luster and liveliness once more.
Sometime later, Leon finished cutting down the last Wingrat.
Afterward, he waved his hand, summoning a large wave of scorching hot flames to clean up the battlefield littered carcasses and blood.
Everything was reduced to black ashes except for a few selected carcasses, including the Grizzly Bear's giant carcass for study purposes.
But before Leon could inspect the preserved carcasses, a thin figure fell from the sky, casting a shadow over the ground.
Leon turned his head and glanced up to look.
Aria had leaped off her ice-lightning sword upon arriving and was seen freefalling towards him, causing Leon to be immediately startled.
Leon quickly exerted some strength in the sole of his feet and lightly leaped into the air to catch Aria in his arms.
They spun a few times in midair as Leon dispelled the force of Aria's fall before they descended slowly and landed safely back on the ground.
Shortly after, Leon immediately nudged Aria on the heading with a gentle chiding tone, ”What were you thinking, jumping down like that? Didn't you know it was dangerous?”
”I knew you would catch me.” Aria softly giggled, laughing it off lightly, but it also showed her unreserved trust in Leon.
After wrapping her arms around Leon and enjoying his warmth for a moment, they separated.
”Don't be silly. I might not catch you next time.” Leon smiled, giving her a light bump on the head before asking, ”Why did you come here?”
”I wanted to follow you. Wherever you go, I want to be by your side. Is that not allowed?” Aria glanced up at Leon with watery eyes.
After being taken aback for a moment, Leon smiled warmly, ”Of course, it's allowed! I'm sorry for leaving you behind.”
”I got some things for you,” Aria said.
Her Interspatial Ring shortly flickered, and a bunch of contents was emptied onto the ground, including Leon's Tier 4 Bone Spear.
Leon picked up the bone spear and flashed Aria a look of surprise.
”Where did you get these things?”
”I picked them up along the way after disposing of the person that hurt father-in-law, the king,” Aria answered.
”Well done, Aria!”
Leon was pleasantly surprised.
He started to feel bad, leaving so suddenly upon returning—bringing back another woman, no less.
At the same time, a small blush appeared on Aria's cheeks.
”Ah, right. Congratulations on reaching Transcendence.” Leon suddenly said after storing the items on the ground, intending to inspect them later.
He was quite surprised to find out Aria reached the Western Frontier so quickly. It seemed that the Transcendent Realm had granted her an impressive boost in movement speed.
”Mm.”