Chinese National team has been assigned to zone twentieth to defend at the time of high tide when monsters are frequent. everyone is working as a group, alex did voiced his thoughts that he will work alone but it was soon dismissed by Ai Jiang tu by saying he should learn some restraints and working as a team as working alone can get him either killed or a teammate can die due to his absence. alex did sound grumpy as he wanted to blow some steam and let loose a little bit but he didn't protest. they are at the wall of the fortress near the coast that separates the city and serves as a high ground for attack. everyone was nervous but alex is playing around with little flame belly, she is like a cute kid following his dad around. military personnel were infuriated by his carelessness and jolly mood even his teammates were targeting him as their insults were completely ignored by alex he didn't give a damm about anyone he is simply running and tossing fire seeds to flame belly which were happily devoured by her. mu ning xue was amused by their antics she has a small smile on her face though no one can see, as her icy cold look did try to mask her smile but alex still noticed.
when siren starts marking the time of arrival of monster tide everyone got on high alert as small fries start coming ashore everyone start raining their attacks alex is calmly watching with flame belly on his shoulder with small frown as he can feel the presence of a ruler level creature in the ocean quite far but it may be a reason of frequent high tide as he was thinking but soon brought into reality as a bigger wave coming towards them and seeing this alex told them to leave the wall and get to the roof of buildings for attack as next wave will be higher and abandoned city area will be flooded. they didn't want to listen him and some military mens were shouting at him but Ai Jiang tu seeing alex seriousness doesn't take long for ordering them to retreat to high grounds as he was leader of this zone some followed but still some stubborn protested to which they left to fend off themselves and soon a high wave arrived submerging the city area near the coast as it was abandoned before. monsters were travelling through the wave as everyone started their attack. those who listened alex were delighted that they aren't in the pinch situation to save their lives alex commanded flame belly to run rampart as she is basically flying and burning every sea creature. they were quite a number everyone was in tough situation. monsters are in hordes alex is still glancing towards the sea to access if ruler level creature decided to intervene than he knew situation will be devastating and they will be doomed. that's why he doesn't cast any high tier spells he is using only low level and intermediate spells for the job he did release nix his summon or shadow black cat a perfect Assassin commander he didn't usually call her as his opponent doesn't stand a chance against her shadow manipulation and speed she is on a different legue and can even assassinate monarchs her only work was to go for her food as in her case do anything to marine monsters without anyone noticing her and she did by saving many military personnel as with her speed in shadows no one noticed a thing and she is reaping monsters throats akin like sewing clothes she is fast that they hadn't had a chance to see even a blur much less nix. alex did gets his attention towards his teammates as nix informed him about nanrong being poisoned as alex order her to get that monster gall bladder and get a close eye on mu Ning xue. soon teammates arrived near her and seeing her they were started describing the monster that poisoned her they were concerned about her safety but they still try other methods to suppress the poison. Ai Jiang tu had already left and confirmed that only solution of the poison was gall bladder of the soul soaring demon that poisoned her and with this piece of news mu Ning xue was already on her track for search. so after a slight glance alex did a check on nanronghni and followed towards mu Ning xue as he he can feel nix near her after arriving near her they didn't take long to find her earlier encountered commander beast who was following her tracks. but soon beast screem a heart felt cry as ice element pierced him because alex had already enhanced mu ning xue attack with his domain and gave her a boost with his attack as no one had noticed his attack and nix had already collected gall bladder and come out from ice goddess shadow offered the gall bladder. she had a sudden fright and run beside alex to which alex was amused as she has her own moments even after suppressing her every emotions. he introduced nix to xuer as her fright changed into adoration with the cute and deadly creature and she even accepted alex calling her xuer. As they decided to go back they heard sound of mofan in their communicator asking about situation and cursing about a creature acting as a building. alex handed soul soaring demon gall bladder to mu ning xue and decided to join the fun in eradicating monsters. he ordered nix to keep following xuer and started his game with sea creatures as he can feel that the presence he felt before had already left. mu Ning xue made her way towards the group and alex had left towards the group that has to be slaughtered. after one hour of his rampage and killing he finally regrouped with his teammates and water has retreated as time of tide has passed. mofan still got hurt in the righ side of stomach due to his carelessness but other than him everyone is fine but still when he got near the team his first action was to crouch down to nanronghni level where she seated and ask how could someone whose clan was always fighting with sea creatures doesn't know about soul soaring demon. he can see her panic but he can't see deception she is truly hurt this time so he left her and reevaluate his pondering. As water had already retreated they made their way towards the hotel to take rest. mu Ning xue goes to alex room to thank him where he forced her to sit with him and firmly showed his treasure. their were 5 galaxy veins that were with him as he contained them in a box. mu Ning xue was astonished with the quantity as she can't afford a single one even with 2 shares that were provided to her as her grace for saving both Jiang shaoxu and nanronghni which only equals to 12 million and each vein there was at least of 100 million. alex offered her she can take one as he know more than one will crush her in guilt. she still refuses to which alex assured her that he doesn't in need of these as he is already a high tier mage with more than one element and the quantity that he has now was absurd so she can take one and if she isn't comfortable with that he had already prepared a contract where she can work for him as his assistant as he was a three star master hunter and she can leave anytime after payment. she still wanted to refuse as she knew even after reaching advanced level they won't let her stay in the team but alex forcefully shoved the galaxy vein in her hand and left the room for her to think about pros and cons of the situation. she finally accepted and after sighing signing the contract she left for her room. As alex domain had helped her in negate the pain she experienced due to soul weapon her control over ice had alse improved due to this and in one night she has advanced to high level. Next few days after her advancement both of them had made quite progress in their relation as they regularly go for walk and explore the city and foods of tokyo. her usual icy look hadn't changed much but he can see her occasional smile and comfort level with him has improved much from before.