Ryker's decision to hand both remaining weapon to the two beside Alex had been seen as an act of fawning to please the Artifact Bearer. For those who knew the white haired youth Jack, they knew a cowardly scion who had been traumatized to follow Alex's command. While that was not the same for Angella, her Eton's colleague thought she was merely putting on an act and decided to ignore her, acting coldly.
But now realizing both had already formed their Seals, they instantly became envious. Feeling regret, they all turned to Alex the instant the cohort left.
"Should I massage here?" a girl spoke in a brittle voice after having decided to up the game for the secret of how to form their Seals.
Meanwhile, after squeezing pass the entrance to their secret base. Both Flynn and Amelia, alongside the remaining five, found themselves back in the cave passage.
"Feels like freedom doesn't it?" Revealing an amiable smile, Ryker asked shortly as they got out while leading them in the opposite direction.
In reaction to this there was no response, while Flynn found the whole situation somehow thereby choosing to remain silent. Amelia voiced out her own response in his head.
'Sure it feels good to be out of there. Now I know how it feels living with your enemy in the same house. Also by the way that was a cool move back there, so I can't help but ask…
Where you trying to leave a good impression on me by landing that second blow, I mean, it was quite unnecessary since the first one had taken him out.' She said.
Hearing these, Flynn felt the sides of his lips twitch as a threatening urge to burst out into a short laugh welled up inside him.
Instantly he wanted to say 'Are you dreaming now.' Remembering how she once looked, but his eyes merely closed for a moment as he inhaled lightly.
'The best joke I heard in a while.' He thought to himself, despite knowing she couldn't hear his response but still.
"You know, Ry, you're the only one that would try to crack a joke in this situation." Her solemn expression crumbling to reveal a faint smile. Jean, who had been quiet since they got back, said as she glanced back at Amelia.
"Things aren't as easy as you might have guessed." She added, only for Ryker to stop.
"Ahh, I almost forgot that you guys are new." Revealing a look of realization, both Raylen and Jean stepped sideways as he turned to stand before the four, Jack and Angella included, who eerily watched with coldness.
"We've been moving for five minutes yet you're yet to question where we are heading to. It seems you guys are very confident in your ability." While addressing them generally, his eyes were noticeably only focused on Flynn and Amelia.
"Well, isn't it time we identify ourselves as a group." Nodding towards his companion.
"We'll be going first." He added, his amiable look gone,
" My Will grants me good allround Physical enhancement." He said.
Followed by his twin brother who hadn't spoken a word since they witnessed them fight the Zombie Beetle.
His voice was reserved as he began to speak.
"Wounding by the enemy makes them weaker… and me stronger." With a bit of hesitation , he added.
As for Jean?
Hurling back her red hair a bit, she stretched out both arms exasperatedly.
"You've witnessed me use my Will so what's the use of me explaining."
'Hold your horses, ladies first.'.
"I am not good at fighting but I can buy you a few instances before a blade cleaves you apart, if not enough I can also make you land a few hits."
Silence…
"…"
Apart from the fact that this was the first time hearing her voice, her ability sounded too Op.
With an "Oh" expression they turned to Flynn, already imagining a deadly combination.
If anything it was no secret that they were both allies, but more than that they seem to share a beef with Alex who owned an Artifact yet the latter seemed to be ignoring them on purpose.
This alone had raised the importance of the Fortunate duo in their mind.
There was silence for a moment before Flynn spoke up. Having pondered a bit about his strane Wills.
"An assassin able to deal critical damage." Adding his defying factors this was what his Will amounted to in simple terms.
But to those who heard him, even Amelia turned to give him a weird look.
It took a moment of silence and the stares directed at him to realize how incredulou his own words sounded. It sounded like a Mmorpg Game ability.
'Critical damage in real life? That's insane.' Hearing Amelia speak his head he flashed out an apologetic smile at the Oak's trio.
"Eh, that was a bit unprecedented." Ryker said, realizing the Implication behind Flynn's words. He could deal higher and unexpected damage that didn't adhere to logic sometimes.
Next it was Jack and Angella, and everyone kept silent wanting to confirm their suspicion so far.
"I can summon a Terracotta to fight for me."
"I have strong legs."
Following Jack, both spoke for the first time while examining their expression before resuming their cold temperament.
Flynn furrowed his brows, staring at the two who didn't pay him attention any longer.
Not only him, Ryker appeared to be expressing similar emotions.
More than what Flynn thought, his plan had been to end the lives of both if he suspicion was proven and escape on their own. Leaving the rest to die with Alex who had probably been possed by a terrifying Creature.
But no, puppets couldn't express themselves which defied his logic.
"Hahaha" Letting out a nervous short laugh…
"That settles it, now let's go draw out our prey." Dismissing the atmosphere, he turned forward as the resumed their expedition.