24: the value of life for Void!

"Void, I know you're a very talented and obedient boy with an exceptional talent for using natural mana. That's why, as your trainer and your aunt, I advise you to make sure you don't get in trouble in the future!" Rin said to Void a few days ago when Void completed his training.

"Yes, Aunt!" Void replied, listening to Rin attentively, trying to understand everything.

"Don't get into fights unless it's absolutely necessary, and try to avoid using the blade you have. It's a mythic blade! If the world finds out about it, your life and your family's lives will be in danger!"

Void snapped back to the present. I can't use my ability yet as I don't know what's happening… I have to avoid presenting myself! Void thought, as Zoe charged towards him, pointing her blade.

"Miss Cassey! Run, taking the young master with you. I'll stop her here!" Arcane shouted, laying her web to entangle Zoe. But Zoe's movements were so agile, her flexibility was on a different level. She easily passed through the webs.

"This is not enough to stop me!" Zoe said, standing in front of Arcane. Her 5'12" height made Arcane stumble. "Now get out of my way or..."

"Arcane!" Void screamed as he was taken away by Cassey, who picked him up like he was a baby.

"Master, don't worry about it, please…" Arcane said, but was interrupted by Void. Zoe, who was choking Arcane with one hand, enjoyed the misery in which Void was falling, relishing his terrible reaction.

"Arcane, please take care of my overcoat. There are cookies in it!" Void said, smiling. Arcane, who was fighting for her life, managed a smile at this comment. Zoe, thinking to herself, What kind of idiot is he? Still, after this, he doesn't give a damn, threw Arcane aside, crashing her into the walls.

"Why don't you just stay quiet!" Cassey said to Void, running with all her strength. Honestly, I used to love Void before, but the way he is now, I really have no longer any interest in him! Just this once, once I go back, I won't be showing my face to him!

"Where do you think you're going, Void!" Zoe shouted, striking at Void. The attacks didn't hit him because Cassey's plant whips protected them.

"I have no clue!" Void said with a gentle, warm smile and a calm tone. His words were not meant to mock her; he was just being a kind boy, used to wild situations. But Zoe was losing her mind. She gritted her teeth, tightening her grip on her blade.

"Soul Blaze!" Zoe chanted, and a big purple blaze came directly towards Void. The whips turned into ash. To protect Void, Cassey threw him forward, and as she did, the path switched as if the palace was being controlled.

"As expected of the Takahashi clan, they'll use everything they have to save Void, their asset!" an evil smile played on Zoe's face. "Tell me, girl! What makes you fight someone on a different level like me?" Zoe said, walking towards Cassey, who stood in front of her with a sword in her hand.

"I'm a proud elven knight, Cassey Heart! I came here to protect Void as a guard, and my pride is what makes me fight against someone like you!" Cassey said, turning around to face Zoe, taking her stance.

"And what's so good about this Void? Isn't he just a boy who acts tough and mocks others? Isn't he just a commoner taken in by a noble, a noble who's the cruelest mafia! What pride is there in protecting such a boy?" Zoe said, charging towards Cassey.

Meanwhile, Void was being carried by Aoi's maid. "Mind if I ask where we are going, miss?" Void asked, still in the maid's arms. What type of man are you, Void! the narrator mused.

"Master Void, your life is important. That's why I was appointed by milady to ensure your safety until reinforcement arrives!" the maid said in a sincere, cold tone, maintaining her composure.

Outside the palace, Rin and Aoi Takahashi, along with their women, were fighting the intruders and Winter Frost. "Aoi, I'm sorry, dear. It looks like there's a mess we have to clear now!" Rin said while taking down intruders.

"No worries, it's important for us to handle these people first!" Aoi replied, freezing some intruders. A sinister laugh echoed outside the palace. As the fuzz cleared, Winter's face became visible, walking towards Rin.

"It's been a while since we met, Rin Takahashi!" Winter said, his voice cold, representing the evilness in him.

"What is a traitor like you doing here, Winter Frost!" Rin said, throwing ice spears towards Winter.

Back to Void, still being carried by Aoi's maid, she was about to reach the palace's escape route. The maid threw Void again, and when the path switched for the last time, Void bumped into another girl's ample bosom. The softness made Void feel like he was in cloud nine. As he snapped out, he realized.

"In my entire life, I never let any man touch my bosoms, and you filthy brat!" The girl Void bumped into was Zoe Lunaria. Her face was red, hiding her blush. Meanwhile, Void, who should have been sweating and begging for life, was smiling.

meanwhile Cassey she was knocked out by zoe's furious wrath

"I am extremely sorry, Miss Zoe! I accidentally bumped into you!" Void said, quickly getting away from her, hiding his flustered face. He stood on his feet and started walking.

"Void, who do you think you are! Mocking me like I am no one compared to you! Like the death of others who are fighting for you means nothing! What is the value of life to you, Void!" Zoe yelled, her face darkening, an evil, eerie rage filling the air around her as she spat venom with her words.

"The value of life..?" Void said. "The people fighting for me are safe! And I am not mocking you, Miss Zoe!" Void said, turning around to face Zoe. "I'm avoiding a fight!" He looked at Zoe with his ice-crystal-like eyes glowing as he said, "I'm not a mindless beast to go on a rampage. I have many things to consider before getting into a fight! As for you, Miss Zoe..."