Kiyoshi said with a happy face, "If you want to join any adventure, just send a message to the Ramiya Adventure addressed to Kiyoshi."
Evani replied with a bright smile, "Sure, does that make me your friend now?"
Kiyoshi and Sakura chimed in unison, "Yes, of course."
Evani added, "As long as you both leave Elfior, you'll be safe."
After several hours, under the cover of night,
They sneaked through a secret path they had forgotten about, with Evani's help guiding them through and out of the area and into the woods. Evani remained by their side in the woods.
Sakura, with a serious expression, whispered, "They're here."
Kiyoshi and Sakura activated their night vision skills.
Kiyoshi asked, "How many?"
Evani replied, "There are five of them. Don't underestimate them; they're at least B rank."
Kiyoshi questioned further, "What rank are you?"
Suddenly, an arrow flew toward Sakura with incredible speed from a tree branch. Sakura tried to block it, but she was too slow.
Evani shouted, "Windblades!"
The arrow split in half.
Kiyoshi turned around to witness Evani's transformation. She had entered beast mode, her eyes turned golden, sharp nails appeared, and feathers covered her body. Her eyebrows resembled those of an eagle.
Evani explained, "I am rank A[level 7], but in this mode, I'm closer to S rank(S rank [level 2])."
Sakura, surprised, said, "So, this is your beast mode. There's no time to waste; more enemies are coming."
Evani warned, "Kiyoshi, three o'clock. Sakura, eleven o'clock."
Kiyoshi acknowledged, "I see them."
Sakura confirmed, "Me too."
Evani swiftly took down three of the attackers, while Kiyoshi and Sakura handled the rest.
Evani possessed remarkable abilities such as jumping up to 10 meters high, long-distance vision, night vision, and an enhanced ability to sense enemies from afar, her MP, strength, and stamina increased by 20%(it can level up to 30%) In her beast mode.
As they made their way toward the port, they sensed the presence of other assassins.
Just as they were about to leave the woods and reach the city, a figure appeared before them. This figure had golden eyes resembling those of an owl.
With lightning speed, the figure approached Kiyoshi, wielding a round blade.
Sakura swiftly moved to block the attack using her lightning-speed skill. However, she was struck back about 10 meters due to the force behind the strike.
It was Nanime, in her beast form, with owl-like eyes capable of seeing through darkness and even penetrating walls. She moved silently, running, jumping, and concealing her presence effortlessly—a perfect beast mode for an assassin. (her beast form is not complete. only her eye changed to shining gold and had a small wing on the back it was as small as pam of a hand. and it increases by 5% of stats (rank S [level 5]))
Evani commanded, "Kiyoshi, Sakura, go to the port. I'll handle this."
Kiyoshi hesitated, "But..."
Evani raised her voice, "Do as I say!"
Nanime taunted, "Why are you butting in, Evani?"
Evani replied, touching her heart, "They are my friends."
Nanime scoffed, "Do you think I care?"
Evani declared, "I'm not here to talk you out of this. I'm here to fight you."
Nanime sarcastically retorted, "Are you joking? You know the rank difference between us, right?"
Evani unleashed a wind-blade attack.
Nanime effortlessly blocked it with her bare hands.
Nanime taunted again, "Is that all you've got?"
Nanime used her skill:" Wind blade"
With her dagger, Evani barely managed to block Nanime's strike.
They continued their intense battle, causing nearby trees to be destroyed. Nanime seemed to have the upper hand.
Although Kiyoshi and Sakura were separated, they watched the fight unfold.
Kiyoshi pleaded, "Goddess of the forest, I beg you, please help Evani."
Suddenly, a green light enveloped Evani's body. She underwent a transformation.
her bird leg changed to normal and her physical appearance returned to normal, except for the addition of huge dark gold eagle wings, and golden eyes and had no feathers on her body. As she flew above the trees, her wings cast a shadow on the moon—a magnificent sight.
It was a quarter moon, providing ample illumination.
Evani's rank skyrocketed to S rank[level 7], and she had rank A [level 7] before using beast mode.
Evani was not only a skilled sniper but also adept at using daggers.
In a fit of anger, Nanime screamed, "Storm blade!" She unleashed an S-rank skill that sent sharp wind blades from every direction.
As the storm circled around Evani, the trees in its path were sliced to pieces. Once the wind subsided, Evani stood at the centre, unscathed.
Nanime was on the ground bleeding her hand.
With a powerful leap, Nanime lunged at Evani, striking with her round blade.
However, Evani caught the blade with her bare hands, protected by two layers of air moving at high speeds in opposite directions, turning her hands into impenetrable armour.
Evani retaliated by striking Nanime with her wings, sending her crashing down like an asteroid and defeating her.
After the battle, Evani waved her hands to Kiyoshi and Sakura.
They waved back. As the sun began to rise, they left Elfior.
Kiyoshi asked, "Why did Evani help us?"
Sakura replied, "Thank goodness we made it out safely. I don't care about the reasons right now."
Kiyoshi added, "We earned 30 gold coins as a reward, so we won't need to take on any quests for a while."
Sakura said with a relaxed smile, "I want to take a bath."
Kiyoshi agreed, "I need a good rest."
Sakura teased, "You sound like an old man."
Kiyoshi chuckled, "Is that so...?"
With smiles on their faces, they welcomed the rising sun.