Book 1 Chapter 644

644.

"Spirit of the deep sea?

Istar, who was the size of Leo's palm, raised its eyes.

Undine, the Spirit of the Deep Sea.

As the Great Spirit of Water, she vied with Istar for the title of the strongest spirit in this era.

At first, Istar was overwhelmingly strong.

The measure of a Great Spirit's strength included not only their power but also the forces they commanded.

Naturally, Istar, who had lived for a much longer time, had a stronger following.

At that time, Istar had devastated Undine's domain.

"That's why we became sworn enemies."

As Lariel wore a look of pity, Elsie looked puzzled.

"Why would you do something so cruel?"

"It was a struggle for dominance, I suppose."

As Istar muttered with a pained expression, Lariel said,

"It's because you were so arrogant."

"Spirit of Radiance! How could you devise such a scheme and distort my image of the boss…?"

"With just one word from you, Elsi, your subordinate spirits would spill everything, wouldn't they?"

At Lariel's words, Istar fell silent.

"Oh dear. You didn't become the Spirit of the Deep Sea."

"But the Spirit of the Deep Sea is the same kind of spirit anyway."

Lariel said sharply.

"The Spirit of the Deep Sea also bullies other spirits."

"That's right! Boss! That spirit is a truly wicked spirit!"

At Lariel's words, Istar fawned over her.

Since being subdued by Elsi.

Istar had become Elsi's lackey.

This was due to the overwhelming difference in power between them, rather than being a senior Great Spirit.

The authority of dominion, which could exert control over subordinate spirits of the same element.

Elsi's dominion surpassed that of other spirits.

It was a power that could be exercised not only over subordinate spirits of lower elements but over spirits of all elements.

It even had the ability to snatch away subordinate spirits of other Great Spirits.

Having lost all its forces, Istar had no choice but to fawn over Elsi to survive.

"Undine's wicked deeds are also unspeakable! Our great and noble boss must punish that evil spirit! I, Istar, the Spirit of Purification! I will become your sword and liberate the suffering water spirits from that wicked Spirit of the Deep Sea!"

Istar said resolutely.

The reason he eagerly stepped forward was simple.

'Let's die together.'

He was already ruined.

He had lost his base and had to live under the watchful eyes of his subordinate spirits.

It was unfair.

So, the Spirit of the Deep Sea, whom he hated the most in the world, had to be in the same predicament.

"To think that someone who calls himself the Great Spirit of Fire would resort to a drag-down strategy."

"Stay out of it, old hag."

At Istar's words, he felt a commotion from the other side.

"Let me go! I'll just kill them! Let me kill them!"

"Can't you vent that anger on me? *pant* *pant*…"

It seemed Ati had stopped Lariel from breaking out of the area where Leo's summoned beasts were gathered.

'Elsi.'

"Yes, Leo."

"I need you to catch me and educate these brats."

"Um… I'll try my best."

Leo, who let out a small sigh, looked at Runba.

"A fire spirit? It looks unusual."

Runba looked at the fire spirit on Leo's palm with a bewildered expression.

It was the size of a low-ranking spirit that fit in the palm of one's hand.

It was different from the usual round-faced low-ranking spirits.

A spirit that proudly revealed its upper body, showing off its small but clearly visible muscular physique.

'If the guys from 'The Power' saw it, they'd probably give it a pass right away.'

Runba shook his head, recalling 'The Power', the physical training club at Rumern.

'Regardless of its unusual appearance, it's a spirit summoned by Leo… I should be nervous…'

"That…!"

At that moment, Undine, who had been indifferent, reacted sharply beyond the consciousness.

"Huh? Undine-nim?"

*QuAaAaAaAa-*!

The water currents swirling around Runba began to converge into one place, and a beautiful maiden appeared.

She had an ivory-colored upper body and the lower half of a fish.

She looked like the mermaid from the stories.

"What brings you here in person?"

Runba asked in a slightly flustered voice.

Undine's lips curled up at Runba's question.

"Because my arch-nemesis, who must be eliminated, is right before my eyes."

*Chyaaak-*!

As Undine extended her hand, a trident made of water was formed.

*Chak-*!

Undine, holding the trident in one hand, pointed it at Leo.

"Are you the renowned Leo Flove?"

"Are you Undine, the Spirit of the Deep Sea?"

Leo chuckled and looked at Runba.

"I didn't know you had made a pact with Senior Runba?"

To be honest, it was unexpected for Leo that Runba had summoned a Great Spirit of Water.

If Runba had made a contract with Undine, it would have been known long ago.

At Leo's words, Undine scoffed.

"Hmph. Runba Tess and I are not in a pact. He helped me once. To repay that debt, I promised to help Runba Tess just once."

"A provisional contract?"

"Indeed, you are quick to understand."

Undine's lips curled up.

"In that sense, I have a piece of advice for you. Leo Flove."

*Chyaak-*

The surrounding water currents formed a throne.

Undine, seated on the throne, said,

"It would be best to break the contract with that lowly Great Spirit of Fire."

Undine narrowed her eyes and looked at Istar.

"I don't know why, but that lowly spirit recently lost its base. What a shame. It was supposed to be my job. It's like divine retribution for harming me long ago."

Undine openly mocked Istar.

"That lowly Great Spirit must have sought refuge with you after losing its base. However, that pact is a false pact."

"A false pact?"

"Yes. Entering into a pact with Istar means you have made an enemy of me, the Spirit of the Deep Sea."

"Does it change if the pact is dissolved?"

"It does. Moreover, I, Undine, have a high opinion of you. I am well aware that you are the contractor of the Three Great Beasts. Therefore, I propose this."

"A proposal?"

"Yes. Break the pacts with those beasts as well. Then, I will give you the opportunity to serve me, the Spirit of the Deep Sea."

Undine, seated on the throne, smiled.

"I don't like the fact that you've made pacts with other spirits and beasts… but if you are a contractor of your caliber, I must endure it."

*Chyaaah-*

The water throne Undine sat on rose high.

Undine, creating a water pillar, looked down at Leo and said,

"This is by no means a bad offer for you. I, Undine, am literally the ruler of the great ocean. Making a pact with me means you become the ruler of the great ocean. Moreover, I have never made a pact with anyone before. It means the strongest Great Spirit will be with you. It will surely be of great help on the path you intend to take. What do you think?"

"That guy is arrogant! Leo! Chick! Turn him into grilled fish!"

"Peep! Peep!"

"To take away the master's rough touch from me! Unforgivable! I'll grill him with electricity!"

Kirran, Fiona, and Ati, who were excited, reacted fiercely.

Leo's head began to throb.

"Everyone, quiet."

At Elsi's gentle voice, the three beasts became speechless.

"Boss! Look! At that arrogant guy's nonsense! He needs to be taught a lesson!"

"Didn't you hear Elsi-nim tell you to be quiet!"

*Gasp!*

Lariel, who emerged through the spatial rift, flew at light speed and delivered a dropkick to Istar's chest.

"Spirit of Radiance?"

Undine's expression changed drastically.

Seeing Undine, Lariel crossed her arms and scoffed.

"You haven't changed, have you?"

"Are you also a contractor of Leo Flove? Hahaha! You acted so haughty and arrogant, yet you share a contractor? How pathetic! Spirit of Radiance!"

"I'm tired of hearing that. He already did everything."

Lariel stepped on Istar's head at her feet.

"Well, I suppose I need to talk to you."

"What do you mean?"

Leo opened his palm and aimed it at Undine.

*ZzZzZz! Flash-*! *QuAgAgAnG-*!

The beam emanating from Leo's hand sent Undine flying.

Leo, using Lariel's power, looked at Runba.

"Wow, really. The Great Spirit of Light and the Great Spirit of Fire, too. I heard Great Spirits hate spirit users who cheat the most! That was a lie too!"

Runba scratched his head.

Leo chuckled at Runba.

"They don't like it."

"Then how did you contract?"

"I'm quite charming, aren't I?"

"Haha."

Runba burst into laughter.

"Well, is this good for me? I only intended to borrow troops from the Spirit of the Deep Sea, but now that the Spirit of the Deep Sea has come herself… I can buy time until they are ready."

"Does buying time make a difference?"

"I won't fall for that kind of provocation."

Runba smiled.

"I'll try to live up to your expectations. So you can look forward to it."

*Chaaah-*!

Massive water gates appeared on either side of Runba.

The gates opened wide, and water spirits began to emerge from them.

They were water spirits under Undine.

The army of the Spirit of the Deep Sea, known as the strongest among Great Spirits.

'It's more overwhelming than when it was Istar.'

What was even more surprising was Runba's potential, constantly summoning spirits of that magnitude.

It wasn't just summoning.

He strengthened the spirits with his spiritual power.

'As expected, second place in the 5th year after Elena.'

Furthermore, his gaze had changed.

Leo's lips curled up.

'I want to deal with him myself, but…'

Undine, who had just flown away, would surely attack him soon.

"Elsi."

As Leo called out, Leo's shadow began to grow.

And from there, fire spirits appeared.

Seeing them, Runba looked puzzled.

'The summoning method is a bit unusual?'

Runba had no idea that their master was not the Great Spirit of Fire, but the Great Spirit of Darkness.

"Water spirits…"

"We expected to fight… but we never thought we'd fight as subordinates of the Shadow Spirit, not the Spirit of Purification."

"Is that why you're complaining?"

"No, it's actually good."

"It's a chance to prove that the Shadow Spirit is the strongest."

The fire spirits grinned.

"… How come your morale seems higher than when you were under me?"

"That's why I clearly told you and the Spirit of the Deep Sea? Treat your subordinate spirits well."

Lariel took care of the light spirits, if not the subordinate spirits of other elements.

"Old hag! I am sad!"

"Who are you calling old hag!"

Lariel kicked Istar in the side.

Alshia, the last fire spirit, emerged from the shadows, holding Elsi with both hands.

"Elsi-nim, your command."

Alshia asked respectfully, and Elsi smiled.

"If everyone is having a hard time, hide behind me."

"Ooooh oh oh oh!"

The bodies of the fire spirits began to blaze.

Leaving them behind, Leo walked in the direction Undine had flown.

Before dealing with the 5th and 4th years, he had to defeat Undine first.

*QuAgAgAgAgAnG-*!

At that moment, a giant tidal wave surged from afar.

"Leo Flove! How dare you!"

Undine's furious voice could be heard.

Seeing it, Leo, with a nonchalant expression, raised his palm.

*HwaReuReuReuK-*!

Istar began to burn on Leo's hand.

Istar transformed into a blue flame and then into the shape of a spear.

"Does such a spirit technique exist?"

At Istar's surprised voice, Leo chuckled.

"It exists, doesn't it?"

"Contractor, is this your spirit technique?"

"No."

Leo took a javelin-throwing stance.

"I'm imitating the strongest spirit user."

*QuAk-*!

The blue fire spear that flew from Leo's hand drew an arc and flew towards the tidal wave.

*Pueoeng! Shaaah!*

Lukewarm rain began to fall from the sky.

Looking at the steam-filled surroundings, Leo said,

"If you don't want to make a pact, I'll have to make you want to."

"It won't be easy."

"Yes. But I also learned how to persuade a disobedient spirit from the strongest spirit user."

"What is that method?"

Lariel's eyes sparkled.

Leo smiled.

"Violence."