Affinity:Chaos

Both sides were at a stand still. The general from the other side wanted to move when Grey brought out another talisman, playing with it in his hands.

The general gritted his teeth before saying to the others, "We're retreating for now."

The battle in the Overlord Plane had also stopped, they were all waiting for the verdict from those at the top. After getting the order from the general, the warriors retreated.

Those from the city cheered when they saw this. None of them tried to attack the opponent as they left. The reason the battle was still ongoing was due to the rules followed. As long as a side agreed to retreat, the other party was not allowed to attack them.

Grey and the others watched them leave. He was a little sad since he wasn't able to delay them for longer. Void was still there, trying to get the shiny crystal he spoke of. Even when he told him to forget about it, Void refused. All he could do was to try to delay them so Void could get the chance he wanted.

Even after two hours, he was unsuccessful. According to him, when everyone was about to leave, an Elemental Venerable was left behind to keep guard of the item. The Elemental Venerable was already at the Peak, so his strength was not something Void could gamble on.

Grey couldn't be bothered with Void any longer. Since he wanted to stay there a little longer, then it was up to him.

"Thank you for your help, tonight you're all invited to the City Lord's manor for a feast!" The general said to those in the Sage Plane who helped them out in the battle.

Grey didn't say anything, if not for Void who still loitered around the enemy's camp, he would've left after this battle. He already had a good number of people he could use for his experiments on his way.

The rest of the battle had nothing to do with him. If the army returned, it was up to those in the city to defend it.

When he was about to leave, the general walked up to him.

"What may I address you as, young friend?" The general spoke humbly.

He was already over fifty, and it was evident that advancing to the next Plane was almost out of sight for him. His talent was low to begin with and he had to depend on countless dangers before he managed to get to the level he was currently at. For someone like Grey, it was evident that the Sage Plane would not be considered much in his journey. He could easily go to the top of the world with his talent.

From how strong he was, and his decision making, he could also tell that Grey was a very decisive person who had gone through multiple trials that forged him.

The reason Grey brought out the talisman was to stop the battle. Even though the general would want to win the battle, watching his warriors drop to the ground one by one was unbearable. Most of these people were really close to him.

"I'm Grey, general." Grey replied.

He didn't put on any arrogant air which immediately increased his worth in the eyes of the general and most of the warriors around. Most geniuses were proud, they had already gotten used to it. But Grey was different, he didn't speak to them like they were some lowly figures.

"Haha, Grey, such a good name. I hope to still be alive by the time your name spreads across the entire Continent." The general laughed.

"You overestimate my abilities, general." Grey replied humbly as they moved into the city.

He was behind the general, not staying in the same position as him. Walking beside the general meant that they were equals, and Grey didn't see them as equals.

Since they fought together, he would give him all the respect he deserved.

The general laughed and conversed with him as they walked inside. The other geniuses who fought in the battle also tried to establish a relationship with Grey.

They didn't see anything wrong with trying to befriend Grey.

In the end, Grey promised a few people that he would visit them if the opportunity arises.

Stepping into the city, he looked around. With Void still in the enemy's camp, he had to be alone for the meantime.

'Aren't you done yet?' He asked telepathically.

'No. Can you come over to cause some chaos?' Void asked.

Grey accessed his options before shaking his head, 'It's too dangerous. Is there any Rank Right Magical Beast around?'

'I didn't sense the aura of any.' Void replied.

'Then there's nothing I can do about it. If I even manage to draw Rank six beasts over, those Elemental Venerables and Sovereigns would easily kill them.' Grey replied.

They spoke a little longer before he went to his room in the Inn. It was time to focus on the technique he was trying to come up with. He couldn't bring the people he captured out now, but he wanted to try and look through the technique in his head.

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In the enemy's camp.

Void was still searching for the opportunity he needed. The army isn't back yet, once they do, they would alert these people to the disappearance of the weapons. That would make them even more vigilant and his chance to get the crystal would slip away.

Looking around, he gritted his teeth and headed to the next tent. He would try to cause a commotion to draw the attention of the man. Once the man was there, he would head to the next room and take away the crystal.

Void immediately put his plan to motion, making small noises to draw the attention of the man.

The man stepped out, trying to see what was wrong. On seeing the small black cat, he was slightly taken aback.

Void didn't radiate any aura, so he didn't think he was the owner of the aura he felt.