Saintess? Not Anymore! I'd Rather be a Destroyer-Chapter 133 - 119: Underground city 2

"I have personal reasons for this request, so I kindly request your payment," Eva remarked, extending her open palm towards Aurianna in a gesturing manner. "It’s worth noting that this technology is exceptionally rare," she added with a sigh.

"You were the one who provided ideas initially, but now you’re being rather tightfisted," Aurianna remarked, puffing her cheeks in a playful manner.

"Very well, I’ll lower the cost of one Sucker to 50 quest points. But no lower than that," Eva declared.

"Why not consider giving it to me without a charge?" Aurianna suggested with a mischievous grin.

That’s not a viable option," Eva responded firmly.

"You!" Aurianna expressed her frustration with a growl, but eventually relented. "Alright, I’m willing to pay 100,000 for 2000 suckers."

"I’ve suffered significant losses, you know," Eva expressed with a slight sulking expression, lips pursed.

"Come on, 50 is still quite expensive," Aurianna’s disappointment was evident in her pout.

"You’re showing a lack of appreciation," Eva hissed, her voice sharp. "These Sucker EMPs hold immense value and are very useful. They remain undetectable by Arc Humans, have the ability to target specific individuals for teleportation, disable designated devices, and operate autonomously." Eva explained, her tone growing more impassioned. "Considering their capabilities, a mere 50 quest points hardly seems an unjust exchange!" She concluded with a mixture of frustration and emotion, as she shed a fake tear.

"Fine, fine I’ll take it like that. Thanks a bunch Eva," Aurianna said with a grateful smile.

"Of course, it’s my pleasure," Eva responded with a touch of amusement.

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"I’m not obliged to disclose the origins of these," Aurianna asserted as she handed him a bag.

Ostusi unzipped the bag and was greeted by a multitude of Suckers inside.

"Place three of these in each cell within this room. Afterward, we’ll proceed to the next one," Aurianna instructed, while helping herself to a bag of Suckers.

"Is there no risk of them being discovered?" Ostusi inquired, his gaze fixed on the bag.

"No, but there’s one uncertainty that’s bothering me," Aurianna mused, her brow creased in deep contemplation.

"And what might that be?" Ostusi probed further.

"All of the individuals in those cells are slaves, but we lack information on which ones might also be criminals. So, if we teleport them out, there’s a chance that some might betray us," Aurianna speculated, releasing a sigh.

"Indeed, even though we’re attempting to rescue them, there’s a potential for some to betray and report us," Ostusi concurred thoughtfully.

"Perhaps I should consult Vatium about using my skill on them," Aurianna pondered aloud as she stretched her arms.

"What kind of skill are you referring to?" Ostusi’s curiosity got the better of him.

"I’m keeping that to myself!" Aurianna retorted with a playful grin, causing a twinge of annoyance in Ostusi.

’Why won’t she share anything? It’s quite frustrating!’ Ostusi fumed inwardly.

"We have limited time before dawn, and I must return to my room before that. So let’s proceed swiftly," Aurianna directed, and Ostusi signaled his agreement.

Without delay, he swiftly moved through the area, discreetly positioning three Suckers within each cell. Aurianna followed suit, maintaining a slightly slower pace but managing to keep up with Ostusi while discreetly depositing the Suckers. Their movements were hushed as they deftly avoided guards along the way. Upon touching the floor, the Suckers seamlessly merged with their surroundings, ascending the cage walls and discreetly situating themselves in the corners.

After several minutes, their task was completed, and they stood before the second door. Observing slaves being directed towards it, they speculated on its destination.

"I presume this door leads to hall 2?" Ostusi inquired.

"Let’s enter and see," Aurianna proposed, and they proceeded, blending in with a group of knights who remained oblivious to their presence.

Upon entering the hall, they immediately discerned a substantial number of patrolling knights, overseeing a diverse array of races not present in the previous hall.

"Here they house beast men and numerous other races," Aurianna muttered quietly as she surveyed the captives in cages—similarly battered and bruised as those in the preceding hall.

"Are you too lazy to name all these races?" Ostusi quipped, arching an eyebrow at her.

"To be honest, I’m more focused on getting them distributed through halls 2 to 5. The specifics of their races are less of a concern," Aurianna replied, her gesture accompanied by a nonchalant shrug before she swiftly moved forward.

After an hour’s work, they had successfully distributed the Suckers throughout all the halls except for hall 5, where an imposing door remained firmly closed. Towering knights, over ten feet in height, stood guarding the door.

"Are those guards even human?" Aurianna wondered aloud, peering up at them.

"Do you have any strategies in mind?" Aurianna queried, looking up at Ostusi.

"Ah, so now you’re seeking my assistance? Weren’t you the one taking charge earlier?" Ostusi teased, wearing a smirk.

Aurianna shot him an annoyed glare, to which he responded with a chuckle, clearly amused by her reaction.

’I’m only seeking your help only because Eva refused to assist me anymore,’ Aurianna thought with a pout, her face slightly reddening.

’I cannot constantly intervene in your affairs!’ Eva reprimanded Aurianna, hands on her hips as she hovered by Aurianna’s side.

"I understand, Eva. That’s why I’m turning to Ostusi," Aurianna replied to Eva, who promptly vanished from view.

"I’m considering taking matters into my own hands if you’re at a loss," Aurianna asserted.

"Hey, take it easy," Ostusi interjected, positioning himself before her and waving his hands with a hint of urgency. "I’ve got an idea, but I’m uncertain if it’ll work on this door," he shared, turning his attention toward the door and pondering.

Ostusi then crouched, extending his arms toward the door. Unexpectedly, two petite dolls emerged from his arms, positioning themselves in front of the door. Curious, Aurianna held her questions in check, choosing to observe in silence.

The dolls proceeded to approach the door in an endearing manner, effortlessly passing through it as though it were a body of water.

"Is the door safe to interact with?" Aurianna inquired.

"It’s far more robust than I initially thought," Ostusi replied, his brows furrowed. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Interesting," Aurianna responded with a slight gasp, her head tilting in contemplation.

Ostusi continued, "Should we attempt a technique like that, the door’s resistance could result in severe internal injuries."

"What about those dolls?" Aurianna posed the question.

Ostusi shook his head, clarifying, "They’d remain unaffected—since they embody souls and no spirit."

"Wait, you can imbue dolls with souls?" Aurianna exclaimed, taken aback by the revelation that inanimate objects could contain souls.

"Absolutely," Ostusi confirmed.

"Quite intriguing. So, what’s your exact class?" Aurianna inquired, taking a step closer.

"Why should I spill that information? I shall rather not say." Ostusi countered, promptly stepping back.

"Tch!" Aurianna clicked her tongue, her dissatisfaction evident.

"A taste of your own medicine!" Ostusi declared, wearing a self-satisfied grin.

Aurianna rolled her eyes at his somewhat childlike response, inwardly noting, ’He seems to be a Puppeteer according to his class, but I can’t discern his skills due to our level disparity. It’s rather amusing. I’ll need to exercise caution around him, though—he’s an Arc Demon with a level far above mine. He could kill me if he was serious about it.’

"Let’s get back on track, time’s ticking," Aurianna urged.

"No worries," Ostusi reassured her, rising from the ground. "Alright, let’s switch," he muttered, snapping his fingers. Suddenly, both he and Aurianna vanished from their previous spot and reappeared on the other side of the door.

Aurianna, taken aback by the sudden teleportation, praised him, "That’s a really handy skill."

"Absolutely," Ostusi agreed, a pleased expression lighting up his face.

"Is that some kind of teleportation technique?" Aurianna inquired with curiosity.

"It’s similar to teleportation, but it’s not quite the same," Ostusi began, proceeding to explain. "Traditional teleportation requires familiarity with the destination. However, my ability has a different mechanism. But as for the specifics, I’ll leave that as a mystery," he added playfully, accompanied by a wink.

’No wonder he can slip into the castle and evade capture so smoothly,’ Aurianna thought as she regarded him.

"But there’s a limit to your skill, isn’t there?" She stated confidently. "Otherwise, you could have used it to rescue the slaves."

Ostusi looked at her with a touch of surprise before offering a gentle smile. "You’re right. I can only switch up to fifty individuals at once. Additionally, the dolls disappear after the switch, which means I have to travel back on foot to move the rest," he explained.