Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 538

Chapter 538 Trust No One

The members of Ashen watched the others leave, their emotions complicated.

Since when had Steven become this doniineering?

Fiona looked serious.

“Vice Captain…”

Steven waved his hand with a smile. “Don’t worry. You all think I was too impulsive, right?”

Everyone had wondered the same thing.

Steven glanced at Alan. Unlike the others, Alan didn’t seem bothered at all.

To Alan, this kind of thing was nothing unusual.

Fiona hesitated before speaking. “Kenneth is the captain of Polaris. He’s very strong, and so are his teammates. If they really decide to come after us…”

Alan explained, “He came here looking for trouble. He wanted to force a confrontation and test our attitude.”

He looked around at everyone. “Do you really think he came just to make Steven apologize?”

Everyone stared at him in surprise.

Bianca asked, “Wasn’t that the reason?”

Alan shook his head again. “No. He simply wanted to see how I would react. If I showed weakness, he would definitely do everything he could to avenge his brother.

“But Steven’s attitude just now was exactly the opposite. The stronger and tougher we appear, the mose cautious they’ll become.”

He smiled faintly. “As you’ve all probably noticed by now, Kenneth isn’t the kind of person who backs down easily. The only way to deal with someone like him is to be even tougher.”

Steven picked up the conversation. “He just wanted to see if I was afraid of him.

“Even the slightest sign of hesitation would have given him his answer.”

He grinned. “What he didn’t expect was that I could act even more confident and arrogant than he couk!

Everyone laughed.

Steven smiled and said, “Besides, I already said there’s nothing to worry about Right now, Captain and t can beat Kenneth one–on–one without much trouble. As for the rest of his team? That’s even less of a problem.

“So stop worrying about our decisions. Your only job right now is to focus on leveling up as quickly as

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Everyone nodded.

When they looked at Steven now, there was a little more admiration in their eyes.

Steven had finally become someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the captain. Alan finally had a true partner fighting beside him.

That was a good thing.

Alan no longer had to carry everything alone.

Edric suddenly spoke up. “Captain, I’m out of spirit fruit, and I’ve already reached level 40. Is there any way to get more? If not, I’ll go ahead and evolve to Five–Sigil first.

Everyone brightened immediately.

They were about to gain another Divine General.

Nicole spoke up as well. “I reached Four–Sigil yesterday, and I’m out too.”

Fiona stayed quiet. The truth was, she had already run out as well.

She was preparing to evolve to Four–Sigil soon.

Steven raised a hand. “I’m out too. If anyone manages to get some more, save a few for me.”

Alan looked around at everyone.

“I’ll get back to you tonight.”

Steven returned to his Beast Energy Conversion training.

There were only four days left until the Awakened Tournament. ‘He wasn’t worried about the results, but wasting time wasn’t an option.

The stronger he became, the more secure he felt.

During the day, he focused entirely on Beast Energy cultivation.

The training continued until after nine that night.

To his surprise, Alan showed up with spirit fruit for him.

Ten of them.

Steven blinked in surprise.

“Captain, this many?”

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Four of the fruits were on the same level as the Crimsonflame Spirit Fruit he had used before. None were as rare as the one Scarlett had given him, but the remaining six were still excellent.

Alan nodded.

“Use them without worrying. But after these are gone, it’ll probably be difficult to get more for a while. Make do with these for now.”

Steven nodded.

“Did you keep some for yourself? Your strength matters too.

“These things can increase cultivation speed several times over. You can’t give everything to us. Besides, I’m going to surpass you soon enough.”

Alan nodded softly and said, “Relax. I kept some for myself.” He looked at Steven. “And surpassing me won’t be that easy.”

Steven smiled. “Good. Then I don’t have to worry.”

Still, Steven noticed that Alan seemed very close to reaching level 43.

That was already an incredibly fast rate of growth.

Alan’s expression turned serious as he said, “There’s something else I need you to do during the tournament.”

Steven nodded. “Go ahead.”

Alan lowered his voice. “While you’re competing, pay attention to every person you see. Remember the ones that stand out. Especially during the award ceremony. Everyone will be watching by then, and people from all over will be gathered in one place. Memorize everyone you can.” His expression grew even more serious. “This will be a very important opportunity. Outside of an event like this, it’s almost impossible to gather so many people together in one place.”

Steven understood instantly.

“Got it.”

Alan continued. “If you encounter any of them during the tournament, don’t alert them. Of course, it conflict happens naturally, treat them exactly the same as anyone else. Don’t act differently.

Steven nodded. “I will pretend I don’t know anything.”

“Exactly.”

Alan hesitated for a moment before speaking again. “This information must remain absolutely secret If they ever realize we have the ability to detect their presence, they’ll change their methods immediately”

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