Sacrifice: Time of Mine

Chapter 168: Avion's Choice... Spoiler... None

Realizing she blabbered insensitively, Darea quickly changed the topic, "But more importantly, you have a bigger problem..." she pointed at the King and Queen of Karan Kingdom.

Only noticing now, Avion couldn't hide the shock, "What!? I killed them earlier, didn't I!?" 

"So I was right, I did sense something that is the same as God Centre. Didn't think I would find another Life Elementalist here." Darea said to herself and to Avion.

Whenever Avion stop time, she would release her Immaterial Body. It was a Rank Es Elesp but she could activate and deactivate it with ease. It was her who made created the elesp but that doesn't mean she should be able to properly use it.

Knowing theoretically is harder than doing practically, after all. Let's just say that as one of the peaks of the world and Rank Es, she is undoubtedly a genius who surpassed common sense.

Back to her releasing her Immaterial Body, this made her thoughts unknown to Avion. The reason for this is to give her little assassin "emotional support" from time to time... no, actually, all the time.

"But a Life Elementalist can revive another?" she asked herself. Darea wanted to ask another question which greatly terrifies her.

Can a Life Elementalist revive themselfs if they prepared?

She shivered at this thought.

If that is true, there are so many questions that Darea didn't want to think about right now.

"A Life Elementalist?" Avion asked.

"Yes, only a Life Elementalist can theoretically revive another human. However, there are still no records of reviving the dead. At least, in this era." 

Darea continued, "But I didn't think that they have to create another soul to revive a person. If my guess is correct, using the second soul as either an anchor or a vessel, the first soul that is already dead uses their body here. Perfect for Plant Elementalists and their strong recovery."

With her experience, vast knowledge, and Rank Bih Soul Element, she could come up with an accurate explanation.

"Which means... right now, they are weaker than before they died. Although they would retain some strength over time, it will still be weaker than the first soul."

"Which also means that this is the best time to kill them again." Avion looked at them, his new-formed killing intent beginning to surge.

Darea was a little surprised at this, 'He only killed how many? Instead of suffering from guilt, he is already forming his killing intent.' she frowned a little, 'Does this mean he doesn't need my emotional support again?'

"Yes, you're right. After this, they will be too warry from an assassin-"

"Ninja"

"Correction, they will be too warry from an idiot like you."

"Tsk." Avion then said, "But can I go against three of them?"

"That... I don't know... your only option is to wait for reinforcement." Darea pointed, "See there, the Romen Family is nowhere to be found. They are not part of either of the kingdoms so they didn't have to act and follow either of the two factions. Where do you think they've gone?"

"To get the princess?"

"But seeing that the King and Queen of Karan here, Kalin wouldn't be able to show up. it's either he and his family chose to escape after thinking that the mission failed and they will be found guilty after this or... they tried to get reinforcement." Darea then "looked" at Avion with a solemn expression.

"I can confirm their intention if I can use my Investigative Elesp to further my sense. But that would get the attention of Haliviana. Although she did not move the first time I used it here to find you, never kills to be careful."

After waiting for Avion to digest what she was saying, Darea then continued with a question, "So what will you believe in? If it's the former, it is better for you to either run or let me do this. If it's the latter, you just have to stall time, meaning, time in the real world."

Avion sweated, none were great choices, "I can't run, I will be breaking my Oath Elesp to you."

"No... I know your limits. I think you will just die and die in this battle. Although you may be an immortal of some sort, I don't think that there's no drawback to your revival."

In the Oath Elesp, Avion promised to do what Darea bid as long as he has the ability to accomplish it.

"... you're right... I think I will go insane once I died too many times."

"Thought so."

"But, I cannot also let you handle this." despite Darea not seeing Avion's face, she knew he looked a bit cool when he said, "I need to prioritize you."

"..."

"Because I am bound by the Oath Elesp. If I let you handle this, the Crome Family will be warry of you and will try to hide Arcansas."

"Hays... you just have to continued talking." Darea sighed while Avion tilted his head, not knowing what she was trying to say, "So what will you choose?" she then smiled and asked.

"Stall time!" Avion snapped.

"Can you do it?" Darea patted Avion which he tried to dodge and parry fruitlessly.

"I don't know... let's see. Worst case, I will die one time." Avion casually replied but inwardly and truthfully, he was a bit anxious and scared.

No matter how many times he died, he will never get used to it. Looking at where Mettany stood, Avion eased his heart.

Darea noticed this subtle action but kept quiet about it. She only pinched Avion's cheeks again, "Only if I can see your stupid face right now."

"I'm not stupid... and don't pinch my cheeks. What would you feel if I pinch yours?"

"..." Darea thought for a while, "Want to try it?"

"Seriously!?"

"No"

"TSK"

"Ehem... if you die, you wouldn't."

"So I just have to not die?" Avion raised a brow, not that it could be seen behind his black mask.

"You say it as if it's easy. And you really want to pinch my cheeks that bad?" Darea femininely laughed which was a usual scene for Avion but only exists in myths for everyone else in the whole world.

"I want revenge and also, to let you know how it feels like to not be treated seriously..." Avion paused, "Speaking of which... you did more than just that."

"You're saying?" it was Darea's turn to raise an eyebrow.

"You're right, not dying is hard so pinching your cheeks is not enough." Avion mischievously laughed.

"Be specific." the Conqueress frowned but Avion didn't flinch.

"Think of all the things you did to me as if I'm your pet."

"You want to treat me as a pet?!" Darea shouted, her pride wouldn't be able to take it.

"Is that a no?"

"Of course, a big no!"

"Then time to die..."

"... hm?... wait!"