How strange.Agatha didn't answer his question directly. Instead, she said, "Ray, you've come all this way; won't you come inside and sit for a while? Let's talk after we're seated."Ray was naturally fearless. With the two great abilities—Exile and Spatial Swap—in his hands, what did he have to fear?In front of him, the entire base was like a hand of cards laid face-up on the table. Which one could he possibly fail to see?"Sure," he replied.Agatha's expression remained neutral, but many of her subordinates showed clear displeasure.They were thinking, 'You came alone into a tiger's den, yet you're acting this composed? Do you really think we're just decorations?'Leo let out a low growl, baring its teeth and looking ferocious. It had sensed the hostility around them.Ray swung down from the dog's back and gave its head a light pat. "Go play for a bit."Dogs could already understand simple commands from their masters, and after evolving, Leo had grown even smarter. It gave

Agatha continued, "And besides, the relationship between ability users is one of life and death. Unless we're tied together like ants on the same rope, it's easy for a stronger force to sweep us away. All the effort we've put in would end up benefiting someone else.""I know you are powerful, Ray. But in this world now, strong individuals are everywhere. Perhaps in the neighboring coastal city alone there might already be someone stronger than you. If one day, that person marches in and crushes everything in their path, what will you do then?"Let's join forces. First unify Senna City, then use it as our base and gradually expand across the country."Ray, ability users may still be rare right now, but look at the population of the entire nation—of the entire world. With such an enormous base of people, the number of ability users must be astonishing."If we absorb them…" She chuckled softly. "Perhaps we'll become gods walking among mortals."It had to be said—Agatha really knew ho

Ray wasn't surprised at all. With his spatial perception active, he had already sensed Geronimo and his group approaching. But did he need to avoid them?Earlier, he had only let the man go because Blaize had been present. Ray had wanted to use him to locate Agatha's base, so he had deliberately spared him. It wasn't because he had any real reservations.However, while Ray had no concerns, Sonya clearly did. Nervousness flashed across her face. She lowered her head and even shifted slightly to block Ray from view.Not from everyone—only from one person in Geronimo's group.A very young man walking near the back."Huh?" Geronimo spotted Ray and froze for a moment before realization dawned on him.So Ray had come here after all.That excuse about having other matters to attend to earlier had clearly been a lie. He must have been afraid Geronimo would steal his woman.Hmph. With Blaize present last time, he had been forced to give Ray some face. But now? Who was there that deserve

One stab to a vital spot, and Geronimo was dead.Xavier struggled to his feet, his body soaked in blood. Yet, his face was full of wild triumph as he looked at Sonya."Sonya, I killed that bastard who had his eyes on you!"But Sonya stepped back two paces, clear rejection written all over her face. She wasn't stupid. Hadn't she seen exactly how her ex-boyfriend behaved just moments ago?At that moment, Xavier suddenly turned the knife toward Ray."Who the hell are you?" he demanded. "Why did you steal my girlfriend?"His voice bordered on hysteria, madness blazing in his eyes. He had tasted blood, and it had driven him half-insane.Besides, Ray's ability didn't seem all that impressive. All he did was conjure a fruit knife, right? Xavier could do that too!Ray didn't answer. Instead, he casually wrapped an arm around Sonya's waist."Damn it!" Xavier was completely enraged. With a roar, he lunged forward and stabbed at Ray.Ray neither dodged nor flinched, allowing the blade t

Leo was an ability beast, after all. It was rare to have an ability beast for a mount.Ray merely smiled and said nothing. What if Agatha had a thick enough skin to ask him to part with Leo? Hell, he wouldn't even part with a wallet.He swung himself onto his "mount." Leo let out a low growl, then shot forward like a streak of lightning, vanishing into the distance."Agatha, should I secretly follow him?" someone leaned in and asked.It was a young woman—very young—but not particularly pretty. A scatter of freckles dotted her face.Agatha shook her head. "No need—and it's too dangerous."Previously, Corey had been hiding in a nest more than two hundred meters underground. Yet, Ray had still discovered him and taken him away with ease.And you wanted to tail someone like Ray? You might as well hand over your ability as a gift.She had formed an alliance with Ray—but only in words. In truth, both sides harbored their own schemes. Neither had any real intention of trusting the oth