1749. Beliefs

The entire mountain chain shook as the three powerful attacks spread their power through the lands. The grounds, the rivers, and the mountains vanished as the different abilities unleashed their destructive might.

A storm of violent dark matter continued to rage through the mountain chain even after Divine Demon and Sword Saint's abilities finished discharging their power. Still, a small area in the region appeared unaffected by that phenomenon.

"Why did you attack?!" Steven shouted while looking at the trio.

"It's quicker to find them like this," Noah answered.

"I wanted to cut something," Sword Saint added.

"I just went along," Divine Demon said while shrugging his shoulders.

"Shouldn't you try to recruit them?" Steven complained. "How is launching deadly attacks helping the mission?"

"That's usually how I recruit experts," Noah replied, and Steven remained speechless when a few members of the group nodded to confirm his answer.