Beast Evolution Forge

Chapter 77 Battle 4

Next day and the forest had grown quiet—too quiet.

They went deeper, alert just in case monsters jumped them. Vell raised his hand, halting them as his eyes squinted.

"Something's here," he muttered, his voice low.

"I feel it too. We're being watched." Wren said, her mana claws activating.

Before Vell could reply, a sword came flying towards him which he casually caught with two fingers. He threw back in the direction, using the exact amount of force. The enemy then showed up, two on trees while the other two were on the ground.

'hmmm.' He looked at all of them without any reaction but one thing was for sure, they were not ordinary enemies.

Each of the figures wore dark armor, its surface etched with glowing crimson runes that flowed with mana. Their faces were hidden behind sleek black masks, their red eyes glowing menacingly through narrow slits.

The tallest of the four stepped forward, his voice deep and confident. "So, you are Vell."

Vell tilted his head, unimpressed. "And you are...?"

"We are Mother's elite guards," the man replied, his tone laced with arrogance. "The strongest underlings she has ever created. Each of us is stronger than any of the captains you've fought before."

The other three nodded in unison, their armor clinking softly with the motion. "You stand no chance," another one added, her voice sharp and cutting. "Surrender now, and perhaps we will spare your pathetic team."

'wow, how cringe.' He thought, not impressed at all.

"Boys, shall we show them mother's powers?"

"Yes!" They all yelled in unison.

Yenna took a defensive stance, and the kids all followed suit.

Vell, on the other hand... just stared at them.

Then he laughed.

It wasn't just a chuckle. It was a full-blown, uncontrollable laugh that echoed through the forest. He bent over slightly, clutching his stomach as if he'd just heard the funniest joke of his life.

The guards froze, their confidence visibly cracking.

"What's so funny?" the tall one barked, his deep voice carrying a hint of confusion.

The last of Mother's elite guards stood frozen, his sword trembling in his grip. "S-Stay back!" he shouted, desperation in his voice.

Vell stepped toward him, his red eyes glowing brighter. "You called yourselves the strongest, didn't you? So what's wrong? Where's all that confidence now?"

"Y-You're a monster!" the final guard stammered, taking a step back.

His smile faded. "No," he said coldly, his aura flaring around him like a dark storm. "I'm something far worse."

Before the guard could react, Vell disappeared in a blur of speed. A second later, he reappeared behind him, his hand resting on the guard's shoulder.

The guard stiffened, his entire body trembling. "W-What...?"

"You lose," he whispered.

With a single blow, the guard crumpled to the ground, unconscious.

Silence fell over the clearing. He stood alone, surrounded by the broken forms of Mother's so-called strongest guards. He cracked his neck, rolling his shoulders as if he'd just finished stretching.

His group stared at him, their mouths hanging open.

"Uh..." Yenna finally managed, her voice shaky. "That was... fast."

He turned to them, his smile returning, this time softer. "What? Did you expect them to put up a fight?"

Mia and Sia ran up to him, their faces full of awe. "Daddy, you're so cool!" Sia squealed, jumping up and down.

Wren crossed her arms, a smirk tugging at her lips. "Show-off."

Yenna just sighed, shaking her head. "You're impossible."

Vell chuckled, ruffling Mia's and Sia's hair. "Come on, we're not done yet. Mother's still waiting for us."

As they moved forward, Yenna glanced at the unconscious guards. These were supposed to be Mother's best, and Vell had torn through them like they were nothing. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire

She looked at him, 'Just how strong is he going to get?'

Vell, walking ahead with that confident grin, seemed unfazed. But deep inside, he could feel it—the hunger for more power, more strength.

Mother was close, and he couldn't wait to face her.