Before leaving the Red River village, Asher had spent a lot of time studying the map of the various regions in route to Bavalri city. At this time, he had full knowledge of the layout and what to expect at some highlighted points. He further studied the map of Bavalri city itself, he had gotten enough information to make sure he could navigate his way around perfectly.
While the group of six made their way to Bavalri city, Asher stood in front leading the way. Oliva behind him was inexplicably livid. He was staring at the back of someone he had come to truly hate like he was a retainer. To make matters worse he was ordered to escort him to the city, without the option of choice. This was someone that had publicly ridiculed him and had strangely gotten away without a scratch. "How dare this brat look down on me." Oliva thought to himself.
"Why am I escorting him like a retainer? The chief must be crazy asking me to do this" Oliva continued with his thoughts.
Willard noticed Oliva's piercing stare, and could not help but chuckle. His voice while giggling could be faintly heard by Oliva, which in turn only fueled Oliva's anger. "When I get the opportunity, I will kill this brat," Oliva said to himself.
The group of six had made their way through various villages and forest, Asher seeing the various places for the first time was more taken by the different scenery than the other warriors. As they made their way further along the journey, the day was slowly fading. Asher decided to spend the night at the nearby Grey hound Village. They easily found rooms at an inn and paid for their accommodations. The group temporarily broke off as some separated to their rooms, while others went out for food or entertainment.
Asher went to a nearby restaurant to get some food and drinks. He casually ate and drank, and used the opportunity to listen to the various ongoing conversations. The Red Hound Village and the Red River village were similar in that they were both small and rarely had much going on. The Grey Hound village was a little better because they occasionally had outsiders spend some time in the village. Asher continued his casual drinking till later at night when the temperature was a little colder. On his way back to the inn, Asher stared at the sky with a look of lust. "It's a full moon today" He whispered to himself.
Asher couldn't help but remember his time as a god. There was a particular event where he created an artificial moon over his territory in the ninth heaven. "Enough with the sad thoughts." Asher scolded himself. "I better head back before I get a cold." While walking back, Asher noticed a strange silhouette following him. At first, he thought it was just paranoia, but after a while, he was certain someone was tailing him. Asher turned around and kept quiet for a bit. In a place like the Grey Hound Village, Asher was confident in himself, there were few who could truly pose a danger to him now that he had reached the early 6th level of natural energy, and also was at the 2nd level of elemental energy.
"Stop hiding like a rat, and come face me directly." Asher abruptly said while staring at the distance. In mere seconds, a hazy figure emerged from the darkness. The figure was slowly walking towards Asher. "I certainly applaud your courage, but today I shall be punishing you on behalf of the heavens." The figure said as it was walking. Asher immediately recognized that voice, it was one he heard for past two years and one he had come to loathe.
"Oh, it's senior Oliva." Asher remarked with a smile. "Why have you been following me? Don't tell me you have been missing me." Asher sarcastically said.
Oliva had a somewhat irritated look on his face as he heard Asher's statement. How could he possibly miss Oliva? This was the person he hated the most right now.
"I am certainly going to kill you tonight, but if you record down that martial....." Oliva was saying before he was interrupted by Asher. "Do you know why this village's name is called Grey Hound?" Asher rhetorically asked. "You see, there is a native blue rose plant that has an interesting property to it. It absorbs light from the moon, and gives off a shimmering distinct light blue color." Asher continued. "I am thinking we should dye these roses blue tonight. What are your thoughts?" Asher said with a smile on his face.
Oliva hearing that had a lost expression. He never had any intentions of forgiving Asher, but he was originally planning to acquire the martial technique with the provision of false hope. Now that seemed pointless as Asher had pretty much declared he was going to fight him. Oliva took the initiative to attack, he launched forward punching with the full strength of a peak level 7 warrior. Asher could see his movement clearly, which made it easier for him to evade the attack. Oliva was shocked at what he saw, how was it possible that this brat in front of him was fast enough to evade his attack. While Oliva was momentarily shocked, Asher had started gathering and channeling earth elemental energy through his body. If the sun was out, Oliva would have noticed the apparent darkening of Asher's skin as he was circulating earth elemental energy through his body. The earth elemental energy had greatly strengthened Asher's body to a very high degree.
"Again" Oliva thought to himself as he charged at Asher. This time he noticed Asher had not moved to evade the attack, but rather it seem like he was planning on taking the attack on. "You fool," Oliva said smiling as his punch connected with Asher's fist. Moments later, large torrents of extraneous pain started surging through Oliva's fist. He quickly stared at his fist to notice that he was bleeding and that two of his fingers were broken. Oliva stared back at Asher with a look of dread. "Monster. A true monster." Oliva said while moving backward. Asher used his movement skill and appeared right in front of Oliva. With his right hand shaped like a blade, Asher stabbed Oliva in the chest. Asher's hand easily tore through his chest bone piercing Oliva's heart and making its way out the back of his body.