Chapter 240: Goodbye, Domir

Suddenly, a scene caught Rod’s eye out of the corner of his vision, causing him to stop in his tracks. He turned around and stood there, his expression complex as he gazed ahead, his eyes filled with an unreadable mixture of emotions—his face somewhat darkened.

Just as he was about to leave, he saw an old acquaintance, yes, someone he knew very well. Those figures were hard to forget—they used to be his friends! Once friends, now enemies, as well as former rivals.

It was Kiro and Wiski from the Holy Light Academy, along with Thiel from the Wind God Academy—opponents he had fought hard against in the past. They were heading into the city behind the main force.

Rod knew they must have formed a team after the Continental Combat Tournament. Their original purpose was to investigate the vampires, but it seemed the beast invasion had sent them to Iron Bar Town, the most dangerous place at the moment. Joining them was also the captain of the Holy Light Academy’s elite team, along with outstanding contestants from other academies.

Watching these familiar figures, Rod felt a mix of emotions. He should have been part of this team too, but now… not only hadn’t he joined, he had even become a target for pursuit.

The frustration in his heart made his blood boil, his eyes growing dim with a sense of madness.

“Kid, do you want to die? If you want to die, it doesn’t have to be like this! Stop now! I don’t want to die either! Hurry up! If your presence is detected, you’re done!” Xuan Yuan, who had remained silent for a long time, called out anxiously, sensing Rod’s condition.

At this moment, Rod’s demonic bloodline, driven by hatred and anger, had been awakened. If not controlled soon, the demonic aura would spread quickly. In such a situation, not to mention the presence of those god-tier powerhouses, even the others would easily detect it.

With so many people around, even a single spit could drown Rod! Anxiously, Xuan Yuan tried desperately to calm Rod down while gritting his teeth and sending the little energy he had gathered over time to Rod’s entire body, hoping it would help him.

A cold breeze spread throughout his body, bringing a faint chill wherever it passed. Stimulated by this coolness, Rod gradually calmed down, his clenched teeth loosening, and his gaze becoming clearer. The hint of blood color in his eyes faded, and he was finally out of danger.

Once awake, Rod took a deep breath. He knew exactly what had happened just now. If it hadn’t been for that sudden breeze that restored his clarity, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

“You still know to wake up? I thought you didn’t want to live!” Before Rod could speak, Xuan Yuan began to complain. The danger of the situation couldn’t be explained in just a few words—the consequences were severe. More importantly, it seemed all his efforts up to now had been in vain, which made him angry.

“Cough, cough… I… I didn’t mean to. I’ll be more careful next time!” Since it was his fault, Rod didn’t have much to say and could only apologize awkwardly.

“Hmph, there’s a next time? If there is, just die already! Damn you, you can’t even control your emotions. With your attitude, how can you expect to reach the peak of the continent? I hope you don’t die at the foot of the mountain!” Filled with resentment, Xuan Yuan continued to complain.

He grumbled for a long time. Only when he saw that Rod wasn’t fighting back did he stop.

“Brother, are… are you okay?” As soon as Xuan Yuan finished speaking, a voice beside him made Rod jump in surprise.

Turning around, he wondered how someone had arrived so close to him without him noticing.

“What… what are you doing?” With a mix of embarrassment and fear, Rod quickly became alert and asked in a deep voice.

“Brother, are you okay? I called you so many times but you didn’t respond. What happened just now? Your eyes were so red. I thought… are you fine?” The man in front of him kept asking, looking at Rod.

“I’m… I’m fine. Hehe, just a bit tired. I participated in a defense battle yesterday. Maybe I’m too tired. I’ll rest for a while and be fine. Thanks!” His heart tightened as Rod hurriedly replied. Looking closely at the other person and seeing him gaze at him suspiciously, Rod’s heart hung in suspense—had he discovered something?

However, looking at this man, he felt a bit puzzled. A familiar feeling was spreading—it seemed like he had seen this person somewhere before. No, Rod frowned. He was sure—he had met this person before. This was definitely not the first time.

“Who are you? Where have we met?” Seeing the other man continue to stare at him, worried that he might figure something out, Rod quickly changed the subject.
“Hehe, bro, how could you forget me? Great gods, though I may not be dashing, I’m still handsome, right? You actually forgot me? Damn, so disappointing and heartbreaking!” As soon as Rod spoke, the man in front of him covered his chest with both hands, looking at Rod with a pained expression and shouting exaggeratedly.
“I feel familiar with you… You are…” Looking at the man and hearing his words, Rod confirmed his guess—he definitely had met this man before, and quite well, but he couldn’t recall why for the moment. That vague feeling made him uncomfortable.
“Damn it, Brado, you can’t be this cruel! I’m Domir. Do you remember Domir?” Exhaling sharply, Domir clenched his fists and glared at Rod, wishing he could rush over and punch him. He spoke with frustration.
“Domir! Oh… I remember now. It’s you? How come you’re here? The beast invasion has started—why haven’t you left?” After repeating those words, Rod’s eyes lit up as his confusion cleared. Looking at the man, he said with a bitter smile, “Domir, the guy I met when I entered Iron Bar Town. A mysterious guy. I never thought that after so many days, he’d still be here instead of leaving!”
“Hehe, a beast invasion? Such a rare sight. It would be a shame not to see it. Besides, I can’t leave now. As you just saw, the God of Ice, the God of Sword, and the God of War—all three have arrived! Three godly warriors—most people only see them once in a lifetime. You’ll regret it if you don’t watch!”
“By the way, you really are reinforcements. Hehe, any insider info? Give your bro a chance to make some money!” With an exaggerated expression, Domir lowered his voice and asked.
“No, I have things to do. I have to go first. Keep watching by yourself. Maybe we’ll meet again someday!”

Shaking off his grip, Rod didn’t want to continue entangling with him here. His intuition told him that Domir wasn’t an ordinary person—something was off about him. Now he remembered; the first scream he heard earlier must have come from him. It was easy to recognize those three god-tier powerhouses, especially one of the most mysterious—the God of War. How could such a person be ordinary? He would never believe it even if beaten to death! It was better to stay away for now. At least until he understood more about this guy—saying too much could lead to trouble. The longer he stayed together, the more likely his identity would be exposed.

“Hey, bro… I mean… can you not rush so much? Hey… remember, I’m staying at the Tull Hotel. Come find me if you have time!” Seeing Rod about to leave, Domir called out anxiously, shouting loudly since he couldn’t stop him. This scene attracted many curious glances.

“Damn guy!” Rod cursed inwardly under the stares of those around him. This guy really seemed determined to cause him trouble. Under everyone’s gaze, Rod quickly headed toward the mansion where the man in black lived, keeping an eye on his surroundings to ensure he wasn’t being followed.

“Hehe, Brado? Interesting. Maybe your true face will be even more interesting, won’t it? We’ll meet again soon, and then you’ll need my help!” Watching Rod’s figure gradually disappear, Domir stood behind him, unfazed by the others’ stares, murmuring with a smile. Then he turned and vanished into the crowd, as if he had never been there, leaving no trace.

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After circling through a few side streets to confirm no one was following, Rod finally headed toward the mansion with ease. After knocking on the door and using the code Horie had given him, he successfully entered the estate. Everything was still just as familiar, unchanged.

“You’ve come. You did well yesterday—three royal-level magical beasts. Tsk tsk tsk, three in one day is quite impressive. It was perfect on your first try. So, what brings you here today? Do you need any help?”

In the middle of the courtyard, the man in black seemed to have expected him to come, already waiting there. Rod heard his words as soon as he entered.

“You already know everything?” Rod forced a wry smile. Though he had guessed the outcome, he couldn’t help but say it. After all, with their information network, it was impossible they wouldn’t know about yesterday’s events.

“Don’t worry, the Black Tooth Legion won’t bother you, and the Empire won’t pursue this matter either. You’re lucky! You should be grateful that that fire kept the monsters at bay and averted danger; otherwise, you would have been the scapegoat!” He frowned slightly, turned to look at Rod, the man in black, and said calmly. It seemed as though a faint smile appeared on the face beneath his mask.

He lowered his head in thought for a moment, as if recalling something, then continued, “New reinforcements have arrived. Though they are strong, stopping this wave of beasts might still be dangerous! Be careful! If you can’t hold on, come to me! At least you won’t die!”

These words stunned Rod, who looked at the man in black in confusion. It seemed he knew a lot—much more than Rod did. There were three god-tier warriors among the new reinforcements, who should be able to hold out for a while. With more reinforcements arriving later, holding out for three days should definitely be possible. Yet his words seemed to imply that things were far from simple, as if these reinforcements were doomed to fail. This made Rod frown in confusion, not knowing what to say.