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She looked up at Lynn, "So, what about the second ingredient?"

"It failed."

Lynn readily admitted it.

A knowing glint flashed in Frilian's seemingly sleepy eyes;

"I won't offer you any advice. Whether you kill or not is your choice."

"However, I have a suggestion."

"If you insist on obtaining materials through this method in 4.0, you'd better choose a villain."

Lynn raised an eyebrow.

Is he a villain?

In Lynn's mind, the image of Kirihara Shizuya's face, filled with malice, came to mind.

Would that guy be considered an unpardonable villain?

Perhaps in other people's eyes, he did not deserve to die.

But for Lynn, the criteria for judgment are very simple.

Kirihara Shizuya now harbors murderous intent towards himself, but he is too weak to do so.

Given the chance, he will absolutely not hesitate to retaliate in the most vicious way.

A potential threat who harbors murderous intent towards you and is willing to act on it is an enemy.

When it comes to enemies, eliminating them in advance is the best choice.

Therefore, Kirihara Shizuya is a villain.

190. Family and relatives meeting

Lynn nodded, acknowledging Frilian's statement.

Seeing this, Frilian didn't say anything more.

She turned and went into the room, and a moment later came out carrying a palm-sized, oddly shaped metal disc.

At the center of the disc is a deep blue crystal.

"This is a 'soul catcher' that I made by using analytical magic to imitate a certain prop from this world."

Frilian handed the disc to Lynn.

"At the moment the target dies, aim it at the target and press the central crystal."

"It will automatically capture and purify that last vestige of attachment before it dissipates, and seal it inside the crystal."

"It's very simple, you should be able to use it."

Lynn took the disc and felt its coolness.

He played with it for a bit, and it was indeed very simple.

"Thank you."

He thanked him, which was unusual for him.

04 "This is part of the deal."

Frilian yawned, hugged the Soul Steel Dull Blade, closed the door, and seemed to be preparing to start her research that very night.

Silence returned to the living room.

Lynn put the soul catcher into his pocket and glanced at the two girls standing to the side.

Stella's expression was complicated; she seemed to want to say something, but her lips moved, and in the end, she didn't dare to speak.

Lynn's gaze finally landed on Toudou Touka.

That girl who always kept her head down, minimizing her presence.

"Tōdō Touka."

"Yes, Master."

Toudou Touka tensed up and immediately responded.

"You're coming out with me tomorrow."

Lynn's voice was calm, yet it brooked no refusal.

"Take me to find Kirihara Shizuya."

...

Earthly error,

Yulali,

The guild headquarters meeting hall,

The elites of almost all the major clans of Yulari sent representatives, and the spacious stone round table was filled with people.

The adventurers chatted in small groups.

There is only one topic.

"Have you heard? The Astrea Familia... overnight, five Level 4s appeared!"

Five! Are you kidding me!

"Captain Alexie, that newbie named Lynn, and Kaguya, Ryu, and Astaire have all reached LV4... They're simply monsters!"

"Now, the world in Yulari is really about to change."

Especially for the Asteria Familia, five LV4 adventurers.

This is an event that will impact the Yulari landscape.

At this time,

Freya Familia, Hedin's elf brother, Hegny, rested his chin on one hand while impatiently tapping the table with the fingers of his other hand, making a "thud, thud, thud" sound.

"So, how much longer do we have to wait?"

His handsome face, belonging to a dark elf, bore an undisguised hint of contempt.

"Alice, did you call all of us here just to have us sit here doing nothing?"

“Hegny,” Hedin, sitting beside him, said in a flat voice without even lifting his eyelids, “be quiet.”

Hegny pursed his lips, and although he stopped speaking, his irritation remained unabated.

"Excuse me, everyone, please wait a moment."

Alise, sitting in the main seat, wore an apologetic smile.

Just then,

The side door of the conference room was gently pushed open, and Kaguya walked in.

She walked quickly to Alexandra's side, bent down, and spoke urgently in a voice that only the two of them could hear;

"We couldn't find Lynn, and we don't know where she went."

"The last time someone saw him was before noon. He said he was going to see Toudou Toka of the Takemikazuchi Familia. Someone saw them enter a small inn and then disappear."

Kaguya's voice carried a hint of worry.

Alexie was silent for a moment, then turned her head and looked at Kaguya intently.

"Are you alright? If you're feeling down, don't keep it inside."

Kaguya paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile, somewhat helplessly.

What are you thinking?

"I'm only worried about Lynn's safety; I don't care about anything else."

"That's good."

Alexandra nodded.

“Alice, our Freya Familia’s time is precious.”

Hedin finally spoke, his sharp eyes sweeping across the room.

“If you don’t have a clear plan and are just calling everyone here to waste time, then we won’t keep you company.”

His voice wasn't loud, but many of the smaller clan leaders present echoed his sentiments.

“Mr. Hedin is right.”

"That's right, what exactly do you want to discuss? Just say it already!"

Seeing this, Letesa, who was sitting not far from Alicia, called out, "Everyone, please calm down."

She came representing the Artemis family.

"This enemy is different from the past. It is necessary for 677 to wait a little longer and make sure all the key figures are present."

Lethesa's words elicited a sneer from Hegny;

"A key figure? You mean that rookie hero who just reached level 4?"

His tone was full of disdain.

Alexie slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly;

"So what if the Freya Familia is so great? Whose territory was attacked yesterday, and they managed to escape unscathed?"

"you!"

Hegny's face turned ashen instantly.

"Alicie!"

Kaguya tugged at the hem of her clothes.

Alexandra took a deep breath and sat down again.

She knew she had lost her composure, but the arrogant attitude of the Freya Familia really infuriated her.

Moreover, Lynn's whereabouts are currently unknown, and she already has a burning anger in her heart.

At this tense moment...

"Everyone, please calm down! Please, please calm down!"

Shakti, the leader of the Ganesha Familia, stood up and tried to smooth things over;

"We're gathered here today to fight against the dark faction, and you're starting a fight among yourselves? What kind of behavior is this!"

191. Thorough Suppression

Just as Shakti finished speaking, a calm and steady voice rang out.

"Commander Shakti is right."

It's Finn.

The leader of the Loki Familia, a hero of the Tontatta, though short in stature, drew everyone's attention when he spoke.

He sat there, his short golden hair gleaming in the magic light.

"We're not here to argue today."

Finn's gaze swept calmly over Hegney and Alexie.

"Captain Alexandra, you've summoned us, surely you have something to say?"

“Even if Mr. Lin is temporarily absent, the meeting can continue. We can discuss it first.”

Finn quickly brought the focus of the meeting back on track.

Hegny snorted and turned his head away, but ultimately did not speak again.

Alexie took a deep breath and gave Finn a grateful look.

She knew in her heart that Lynn's absence put her in a somewhat passive position, but now the die was cast and she had no choice but to act.

Moreover, Lynn's task for her was to perform this role well.