Stunning Edge

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Chapter 137

Soon, Claire discovered an anomaly. Although the forest was dense and full of living creatures, there wasn't a single one within five hundred meters from the barrier. That could mean only one thing. The natural instincts of the animals warned them of danger, so they kept far away.

She flew slowly, inspecting the ground below, when suddenly, something flashing caught her attention. She slowly flew down. When she saw what it was, her expression changed.

It was Cliff's! One of the crystals he used to make medicine! There was no doubt about it. Those kinds of crystals were rare, but Cliff had many onhand. And this place was a forbidden region, so it would be too much of a coincidence if someone else had left it there. There was only one explanation: Cliff had already entered. The worst scenario had happened! Cliff had entered Devil Field!

Claire picked up the crystal and then flew back to Jean at top speed.

At that point in time, Vermilion had already recovered a little, but she still lay on the ground resting.

"Miss." Seeing Claire's heavy expression, an ominous feeling arose in his heart.

"It's very likely Master has already entered." Claire showed the crystal. "Master has many of these crystals. There are not living things around, not to mention humans. It's highly unlikely someone else lost it accidentally while passing by."

"Miss, perhaps not. Perhaps Master Cliff hasn't entered yet. Let us wait and see," Jean said hurriedly. He understood that with Claire's personality, if she was certain Cliff had entered, she would definitely follow him in.

"Jean, I know you don't want me to follow him in." Looking at the crystal in the palm of her hand, Claire sighed softly. "But you are also certain that this is Master's, correct?"

Jean paled instantly, unable to say a word.

"I must enter."

Claire raised her head, looking at him seriously.

"No! Miss, you cannot!" Jean hurriedly tried to stop her. He was fully aware of how dangerous Devil Field was.

But Claire was resolute. "Jean, wait for me outside. I will bring back Master safely."

"No! Miss, you don't know how terrifying Devil Field is. Once you enter, you can never leave! You can't go in!" Jean stood up abruptly, frowning.  

"Wait here with Vermilion for me. I will definitely return." Claire had her heart set. No matter what Jean said, she would not change her mind.

"Miss, if you must go, then I will accompany you." Jean sighed in his heart, understanding that he would not be able to convince her otherwise. As he thought of this, Jean became calm. Solemnly, he said, "Miss, I am your guardian knight. I would follow you to the depths of hell if I had to."

"Jean, the circumstances are different this time. I don't want you to follow me in." After some thought, Claire made up her mind. She raised her right hand, slowly pulling the glove away, revealing the shocking dark mark.

Jean's expression changed. Of course he knew what it was. But what was Claire revealing it for?

"You know that the the god of Darkness left this mark. I am already his offering. The time has not come yet for him to take away my soul. In other words, I currently have a very terrifying, fearsome guardian. He will protect me." Claire paused for moment before continuing. "So I don't need your protection right now, understand? Wait for me outside. I will definitely come out." Although she knew these words would pain Jean, she had to say them in order to prevent Jean from following her into danger.