RISE OF EROS-Chapter 565 - 564
Andrew had been visiting the Pixoy family mansion frequently in recent days. His relationship with them had grown closer, despite initially being wary of Zaros and the other powerful beings who had approached him.
He couldn’t quite explain it, but something pushed him to trust them, although his distrust still lingered, just not as strongly. Nevertheless, he was aware of this unusual shift. Because of the suspicion and cunning he had developed, Andrew was much more aware of his own actions and found his behavior odd—if he didn’t trust them, why strengthen his ties?
At that moment, he decided to ask Fluffy, who shared his thoughts and was his protector. "I see the master has become very cautious, and that’s good; it’s a sign of growth," Fluffy said proudly.
"Thanks, I guess. Now, what’s going on?" Andrew asked, not allowing the topic to shift and Fluffy replied, "There’s nothing strange, master, it’s just that your divinity is guiding you."
These words were confusing for Andrew and didn’t seem to explain much, so he was about to ask several questions, but Fluffy interrupted, "Oliver explained this to you some time ago, didn’t he?"
Fluffy paused and saw that Andrew was holding back his questions, waiting for him to continue, so he elaborated, "Experts have a certain instinct that warns or guides them in certain situations. The more powerful you are, the more accurate it is."
"Are you saying that instinct is guiding me to get closer to the Pixoy family?" Andrew asked, still skeptical. Fluffy continued, "The more powerful you are, the more precise that instinct becomes, especially when your aura changes to divinity."
After another brief pause, Fluffy went on, "Your case is even more special because, although your divinity is weaker than many demigods, it’s purer, so yes, subconsciously, your divinity is urging you to get closer."
Fluffy’s statement left Andrew deep in thought. While he understood the concept, the logic behind it bothered him. It was true that, given the challenges ahead, he needed powerful allies, and the Pixoy family certainly fit that bill, but that wasn’t what troubled him.
"If all gods have this ability, how can they still perish?" he asked, voicing his real concern and Fluffy responded, "Master, despite what many believe, gods are merely an evolved form of mortals."
After a pause, he added, "While time may not affect them, death does not escape them either. Think of it this way: they just have a superior advantage to avoid it, but that doesn’t mean they can do so forever."
Though a bit confusing, Andrew grasped the idea and decided not to dwell on it further, as this wasn’t the time for philosophical musings. Besides, Fluffy assured him that it was impossible for his divinity to lead him down the wrong path, so getting closer to the Pixoy family wasn’t a mistake.
With that settled, Andrew and Oliver returned to the Palace of Cannes shortly after sunset. Like any city, the red-light district wasn’t exactly peaceful, and while it was livelier at night, it was also when most incidents occurred.
The Palace of Cannes was located in one of the best parts of the red-light district. It was bustling and crowded, yet not too close to the entrance, meaning they had to travel quite a distance.
As they passed through a less busy street, both Andrew and Oliver sensed something unusual. While this street wasn’t typically crowded, it was oddly calm, which immediately put them on high alert.
Within seconds, Oliver sensed danger and, without hesitation, destroyed the upper part of the carriage where Andrew was riding, leaving him exposed. However, this didn’t surprise Andrew; in fact, he was grateful, as it allowed him to escape easily.
Moments after they both moved, the carriage burst into flames following an explosion. The sound was loud, yet no one seemed to notice, which only confused Andrew and Oliver further.
What they didn’t know was that, at the Pixoy family mansion, Zaros, and Lucían, who were enjoying a glass of wine, instantly sensed the disturbance and looked toward the red-light district as if it were right in front of them.
"Is there someone who doesn’t know his place?" Lucían asked, genuinely surprised. Zaros replied, "It seems that way." After a brief silence, Lucían asked, "Shall I take care of it?"
Zaros didn’t respond immediately. He simply stared in the direction of Andrew and Oliver, as if evaluating something, before replying, "It’s not necessary. They don’t seem to be in danger, but I do want you to find out who dares to cause trouble."
"I understand," Lucían replied, but he didn’t move at all. It was obvious he didn’t plan to deal with it right away; he just stood there watching the events unfold, as did Zaros.
Meanwhile, Andrew and Oliver scanned their surroundings, trying to locate their enemies, but, surprisingly, they couldn’t find them. What confused them even more was that they couldn’t sense anyone nearby, and their ability to scan the area seemed limited.
Normally, with Andrew and Oliver’s strength, using their aura to scan several kilometers was easy, but now they could only do so within a few meters, which alarmed them.
"A barrier formation?" Andrew asked, a bit unsure, as he was unfamiliar with these skills, though he knew they existed. Oliver, more knowledgeable in these matters, replied, "It seems so."
He was right. The attackers had not only raised a barrier that isolated them but were also using talismans that masked their presence to a certain extent.
Only when they were about to strike could they be sensed, which was why Andrew and Oliver hadn’t been able to find them. In fact, this was the only reason they had noticed when the bomb had been launched at them.
Having deduced this, they remained alert and vigilant, but their attackers seemed very patient, as they still hadn’t shown themselves even after 10 minutes.
Oliver wasn’t fooled; he knew it was a tactic to make them anxious and exploit any lapse in focus. A strategy like this wouldn’t work against someone as experienced as Oliver, but Andrew was different.
Understanding this, Oliver quickly said, "Young master, don’t get restless; this is their tactic. That’s exactly what they want." Oliver’s words helped Andrew regain his composure, as he had been on the verge of losing it.
Andrew might have been strong, but he was still inexperienced. He had become somewhat more skilled in combat, but he hadn’t been in enough fights and situations to understand these kinds of tactics, which was why he was starting to get frustrated.
Fortunately, Oliver was there and managed to calm him. The hidden attackers, seeing that Andrew and Oliver didn’t lose their composure, grew irritated, as this showed their plan had failed, but they couldn’t retreat either.
Being expert assassins, they silently moved toward their targets without being detected. While their talismans could hide them, the noise of their steps, breathing, or even their shadows could give them away.
So, they moved through the shadows, practically holding their breath. Although swift, their movements were completely silent, a testament to their expertise in the art of assassination. Find your next adventure on novelbuddy
Minutes passed in silence, and suddenly, Oliver sensed a power fluctuation behind them. He quickly turned and unleashed a powerful strike, knocking one of the attackers down.
These assassins were experts in killing, not combat, so their strength wasn’t particularly high, but in assassination, brute strength was sometimes unnecessary, so despite seeing Oliver’s power, they didn’t retreat.
Moments later, another assassin appeared, this time targeting Andrew. He wielded a dagger and aimed to stab Andrew in the head, but Andrew was faster and managed to dodge.
The assassin missed his attack and was now exposed, so Andrew prepared to kill him, but Oliver was quicker. Using his power, he pinned the assassin to the ground, rendering him unconscious.
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Oliver didn’t need to say anything; Andrew understood they needed at least one of them alive for interrogation. He didn’t ask any questions and focused on scanning the surroundings, ready for any further attacks.
If Andrew could understand Oliver’s intention, so could the assassins. This forced them to act more decisively—they couldn’t allow any information to leak.
They already knew it would be difficult to kill Andrew or Oliver, as the power they had displayed was superior to theirs, and they were on high alert. So, they changed their objective.
Now, their mission wasn’t to kill their targets but to eliminate their comrade to prevent any information from getting out. They had already considered the mission a failure; now, they had to ensure no one found out the reason for the mission.
Unfortunately for them, just as they made that decision, out of nowhere, a powerful force descended from the sky, shattering the barrier that had hidden them along with their talismans.
Though they weren’t subdued, they were now visible and quickly tried to flee, but it wouldn’t be that easy. Oliver and Andrew moved within seconds, swiftly subduing them.
It didn’t even take a minute, and all the assassins lay unconscious in front of Andrew and Oliver, though their gazes were fixed on the sky, where the old man, Lucían, smiled down at them and asked, "May I take one with me?"
