Chapter 46 - Humans Have High Potential?! ( Part II)

The two knights, Eric and Eren, responded to the succubus's command with a fierce loyalty . Eric, the Frost Knight, raises his sword with an icy glow, the very air around it growing colder as he charges towards Yunxi.

Meanwhile, Eren, the Shield Knight, holds his shield in front of him and advances with a deliberate, methodical stride, his eyes never leaving Liena. Their movements are swift and coordinated, a clear sign of their high levels and years of experience in combat. The sound of their heavy boots on the stone floor is a prelude to the clang of steel and the crackle of magic.

Yunxi's eyes narrow as she prepares to face Eric. She knows that his Frost abilities could be a serious threat, especially in such an enclosed space, but unfortunately, she was an ice mage, whose ice talent was SS rank.

She calls upon her own magic, her hand glowing blue as she forms an ice shield around her forearm. "We come seeking knowledge, not conflict," she says calmly. It was unknown whether she was making an effort to diffuse the situation.

However, the succubus merely laughs, her voice echoing through the chamber. "Knowledge is power, and power is what I crave. You think you can best me and take it from me?"


Liena, not one to be cowed, steps forward to meet Eren. She cracks her knuckles, and her eyes flash with a hint of excitement. Her entire being brimming with eagerness for the battle about to unfold. "I've got a thing or two to say about that," she retorts.

With a flick of her wrist, her whip of purple mixed with pink fire snaps out, wrapping around the shield Eren holds up defensively. The shield, however, seems to absorb the flames, growing colder and more intimidating by the second.

As Yunxi invokes her ice mage abilities alongside her swordsmanship, the battle in the temple escalates. Using her talent on her sword increased the output of her attack, showcasing the rank of the sword.



Eric, the Frost Knight, senses the rise in her power and adjusts his approach, his eyes narrowing in focus. He charges at her, swinging his sword in a wide arc, attempting to catch her in the cold embrace of his Hoarfrost on Steel skill. The blade slices through the air, leaving a trail of frost in its wake.

Yunxi, anticipating the move, sidesteps with surprising agility for someone her age. "You rely too heavily on your master's power," she says, her voice cold and calculating. She coats her sword in a thick layer of ice with a swift gesture, and the weapon sings as it slices through the air, aiming for Eric's unguarded side. The clang of metal on metal rings out as Eric's shield knight instincts take over, and he parries the attack with his shield, the force of the impact sending a shockwave through the chamber.

' What the hell?! These two act too coordinated! And what's with the shield knight having ice coated on his shield, when he is clearly not an ice mage?! ' Yunxi frowned, and without a moment of rest, raised her sword and brought it down, making the shield knight take a step back.

The sword knight came out behind and engaged in battle with her. Liena blocked the shield knight who wanted to join the fray.

" Where do you think you are going? ~ Your opponent is me! " With a beautiful smirk, she swung her whip forward.


The battle intensifies as they exchange blows, each fighter showcasing their unique abilities and tactics.


The succubus watches the exchange with a smirk, clearly enjoying the display of power. "Is this all you got, huh?!" she taunts, her voice echoing through the temple.

Yunxi's eyes never leave Eric's, her focus unwavering. "Only a fool underestimates their opponent," she says, her voice a deadly whisper. She then invokes her Improved Frost Armor skill, a layer of thick ice encasing her body, giving her an eerie, otherworldly appearance. The ice reflects the flickering light from Liena's fire whip, casting an etheral purple infused with pink glow across the room.

Liena's body brimmed with vitality, her ancient bloodline awakening, her purple hair flying around, her whip cackling with a mixture of purple and pink. Her expression battle crazed.

As Liena's battle-crazed expression takes over and she whips her fiery tendrils towards Eren, the Shield Knight, he reacts swiftly. His shield, now coated with a thick layer of frost, meets the fire with a deafening crack. The impact sends a spray of frozen embers across the room, some landing on the stone floor, where they sizzle and melt into the ground. His eyes, though filled with a strange mix of loyalty and mindless rage, never leave hers. He seems to be challenging her, as if waiting for a moment of weakness to exploit.

The succubus had mocked their efforts, prompting Yunxi to activate her Improved Frost Armor, transforming herself into an intimidating ice warrior.

Meanwhile, Liena's ancient bloodline awakens, infusing her with vitality and enhancing her fire whip's power. Despite the intensity of their attacks, the knights remain steadfast, with Eren's shield withstanding Liena's fiery assault and Eric's shield parrying Yunxi's ice-covered blade. The battle continues, with no clear advantage for either side.

"You think your little fire tricks will scare me?" Eren sneers, his voice a grim echo in the vast chamber. He stomps forward, the ground shaking with each step, and throws his shield. It sails through the air with surprising speed, the force of his throw enhanced by his Power Shield skill. The projectile seems to be aimed directly at Liena's chest, but she nimbly leaps aside at the last moment, the shield barely missing her. The shield bounces off the wall, sending chips of stone flying, and returns to Eren's hand with a flash of cold light.

Yunxi takes advantage of the brief distraction, her sword slicing through the air in an elegant arc towards Eric. The Frost Knight, however, is no novice. His eyes follow the path of her blade, and with a grunt, he swings his own weapon in a defensive move, the two swords locking together in a shower of sparks. "Your skills are admirable," Eric grunts through gritted teeth, "but they will not save you from her."

The succubus, growing impatient with the stalemate, decides to interfere. Her eyes flash a deep red, and she raises a hand, her fingers curling into a fist. Suddenly, the ground beneath Liena's feet cracks, and a spike of dark red aura shoots up, aiming to impale her. Liena, ever the acrobat, flips over the spike, landing gracefully on the other side. She laughs, the sound echoing eerily in the chamber. "Is that all you've got, sweetheart?~"

The succubus grits her teeth in anger, as she glared hatefully at her.

The knights are not easily deterred. They exchange a look that seems to speak volumes, and then, as if by some unspoken command, they both charge together. Eric swings his sword in a powerful horizontal arc, while Eren bashes his shield into the ground, sending a shockwave of ice shards towards Yunxi. The two attacks are designed to pin the women down and leave them defenseless.


The two knights, Eric and Eren, coordinate their attacks with precision. Eric's sword swings in a powerful arc, the blade coated in a layer of frost that leaves a trail of cold air as it slices through the space between him and Yunxi. Meanwhile, Eren slams his shield into the ground, and a shockwave of sharp ice shards erupts, heading towards Liena.

Yunxi, anticipating the combined assault, swiftly conjures three ice shields with her Ice Shield skill. They hover in the air before her, creating a protective barricade against Eric's attack. The Frost Knight's blade clangs against the shields, the impact sending a spray of frozen shrapnel in every direction. The force of the blow is absorbed, but Yunxi can feel the strain on her mana as the shields shudder under the onslaught.


The three ice shields, while holding firm against Eric's attack, have drained nearly all of Yunxi's mana. She can feel the emptiness in her core, and her body sags slightly with the effort. The shields around her flicker, threatening to dissipate. Meanwhile, Liena's acrobatic dodge isn't enough to completely avoid the ice shards from Eren's attack. Several of them pierce through her , leaving her with deep, bleeding wounds.


She stumbles back, her breathing heavy and ragged. The succubus, noticing the shift in the tide of battle, decides to join the fray directly. She glides closer, a sinister smile playing on her lips, as she prepares to unleash her own brand of dark magic.

"You fight well," she purrs, her eyes gleaming with malicious intent, "but you're no match for the combined might of my knights and me."

Yunxi grits her teeth, her mana reserves dangerously low. She glances at Liena, who is struggling to stand, blood seeping from her numerous wounds. The ancient succubus eyes are filled with pain, but also a stubborn determination.

"Xia, now!" Yunxi yells, her voice carrying an urgency she has never used before. She knows that if they don't find a way out of this situation, they're both as good as dead.

The sudden appearance of Xia, the three-eyed white cat, bathes the room in a blinding golden light.

The succubus, caught off-guard, flinches and stumbles back several steps, momentarily blinded by the intense luminescence. The knights, still under the succubus's control, falter in their steps but quickly recover, their eyes adjusting to the sudden change in lighting.

"What is this?" The succubus snarls, raising a hand to shield her eyes. The golden light seems to burn through the shadows, revealing the cracks in her once confident facade.

Yunxi's voice is strained but firm. "This is our trump card." Xia's light is not just for show; it is a powerful mana drain from the both of them, sapping the strength of magical beings within its radius. The knights, though not fully under the succubus's control anymore, are still formidable adversaries.

Liena, hearing Yunxi's command, uses the last of her strength to retreat, her whip lashing out and crackling with fire as she backs away. She's hurt, but not out of the fight. The golden light from Xia seems to bolster her, giving her a second wind.

Yunxi, thoroughly drained, doesn't let down her guard, and doesn't show any weakness. She can feel the mana drain from the succubus, but the knights are still a threat. "We need to finish this quickly," she murmurs to herself, her eyes darting between her opponents. She grips her sword tighter, the hilt feeling cold and heavy in her hand.

The knights, Eric and Eren, recognizing the shift in power dynamics due to Xia's interference and the succubus's weakened state, drop their weapons and fall to one knee. The aura of loyalty and ferocity that surrounded them moments ago dissipates, replaced by an aura of defeat and exhaustion.

Their eyes, once filled with the fire of battle, now look at Yunxi with a mix of disappointment and fear. The succubus, her power significantly drained by the golden light, stumbles and falls to the ground, unable to maintain her previous dominance. She glares up at them with hatred, but it's clear she knows she's lost the upper hand.

"We concede," Eric says, his voice hoarse from the battle. "You've proven your might, young one . And you have saved us from the curse that would have plagued us till we die. "

Yunxi approaches them cautiously, her sword still at the ready. "Why are you working with this... this creature?" she asks, her voice filled with disgust as she glances at the succubus sprawled on the ground.

Eric looks up at her, his expression a mix of resentment and defeat. "We had no choice," he says through gritted teeth. "Her... her power is too great. She promised us eternal life and power beyond our wildest dreams."

The succubus laughs, a harsh, bitter sound that echoes off the walls of the temple. "And what did you get?" she asks, her voice weakened but still filled with venom. "You're still her pawns, aren't you? "