Parallel Vol. 4 [LEGACY EDITION]

Chapter 53.2: Transcendent

The system's notification was the best form of proof of the East Claw's surrender. Furthermore, as a result of this notification, the Rosendun's Royalty should soon receive the news from Maggots stationed in Riven.

Satisfied with the discussions, Kashi decided to take the next step and invite Brock to the summit. If someone as powerful and influential as Brock was present, it should lend more credibility to the occasion. "With the negotiations out of the way, Brock-san, I would like to invite you to the first summit of three nations, if you would."

"Summit?" Brock's brows rose in interest. "What sort of summit is this?"

"A meeting among the leaders of Rosendun, Merriheim, and Serisis, to discuss the future of our three nations," Kashi revealed. "As the spokesperson for the East Claw, your presence will be most welcome."

"Where will the summit be held?"

"In Serisis," Kashi answered. "I have some business there, and my abilities make it, so I am the best means of safely and timely transporting all parties to and from there."

"In that case, I am afraid I cannot accompany you," Brock stated with a regretful shake of his head. "I will have Asha attend in my stead," he said as he looked at Asha with pride. "No one has done more to fight for the survival of the felur in the East Claw as she has. I would not be here were it not for her. I can think of no other person more suitable for the role."

"Of course, Asha was always welcome. I know just how hard she has worked after all," Kashi replied with an affirmative nod, and then added with slight jest as he pointed towards his chest, "I've been a recipient of her strong will in more ways than one."

The Maggots just about managed to contain their laughter, as they recalled that, yes, at one point, Asha had tried to kill Kashi, only to turn around and join the rescue team in less than a day. How many people could boast of turning their killer into their savior in the span of one night?

Unlike the rest of the room, however, Leila's brows furrowed as she sensed a more substantial story behind the mertian's rejection. "Brock-san, please forgive me if this is overstepping my boundaries, but may I ask why you cannot go to the summit?"

Brock looked across the table at Leila and then said with an appreciative nod. "Indeed, as expected of the wise Vice-Guildmaster, you are more perceptive than most." Brock paused for a moment as if contemplating something, and then having made up his mind, pointed at his head. "My level, what do you see?"

"Question marks," Leila truthfully answered. "Your level must be that much higher than ours. I cannot see it."

"Really?" Kashi questioned as he blinked, switching over to the 'game view' which allowed him to see enemy names and levels. Just as Leila said, Brock's level was blocked, even to Kashi. The daeben's eyes narrowed. The main reason why he did not use the 'game view' all the time was because of how deceitful it could be. Just because an enemy appeared to be level 20 did not mean it had the strength of an average level 20.

Kashi and Syèl were living proof of this. Anyone foolish enough to engage in combat because of their levels would soon come to regret it.

Hence, why, instead of relying on the system, Kashi preferred to 'feel' out his target's ki and mana. Through that, he could get a more accurate estimation of the person's strength. However, for the first time, Kashi had found someone who could fool even those senses. All this time, he'd felt like Brock was just as strong, if not a little weaker than him.

However, the fact that Kashi could not see Brock's level meant that not only was the mertian's level higher, but he was also much stronger. Suvron was the last being Kashi met whose level he could not read minus the freaks, Rider, Fladnag and Zeing. At that time, he would have died if he did not get the flash of inspiration to attack the inner organs.