Nobilis of War novel Chapter 278

"Are you implying that I am rude and discourteous? It seems the punch you had is not enough. Let me give you some more. Then we'll see how you spit out those insolent words," Finley raged. Without allowing the beast to respond, Finley rushed toward Water Kylin with clenched fists.

Water Kylin had already anticipated this outcome. Since he had showed his loyalty to Darren, he relied on Darren to protect him. Water Kylin hid behind Darren and begged him, "Master, please help! Finley is a jerk."

A small chasing game ensued. Darren relaxed and watched Finley chase the creature. With a slight smile, he dissuaded Finley, "Stop it, Finely! There is no point in sulking. He is as shifty and sly as you. Why do you bother picking on your kind?"

Being close to Darren, Finley was smart enough to know that Darren was joking as well as complimenting his wit. Even so, he pretended to be irritated and accused, "Sly and shifty? Is that what you think of me? I can't believe that you are comparing me with such an ugly beast, man. It is like you have stabbed me right in the heart." Furrowing his brows, Finley grimaced at Darren as if he was upset.

However, the inciter, Water Kylin, did not stay silent. Before Darren could speak, he added fuel to the fire. "You are even worse than beasts," Water Kylin blurted out.

The creature's words led to a higher spurt of anger. Finley ground his teeth with fury and barked, "You son of a bitch! If I don't tear your dreadful mouth apart today, I will change my name!"

Upon sensing that Finley was truly infuriated, Water Kylin tried to escape. However, much to his surprise, Finley used his space skill and grabbed him by the tail.

There was no doubt that Water Kylin would pay for provoking Finley. Even so, Darren knew that Finely would not kill the legendary beast now that Darren and the creature had created a bond. So, Darren smiled as he watched the two fight like quarreling siblings. Then he said, "Why on earth do I have to be with you two freaks? Isn't it enough that I have so many hardships to go through? Go ahead, strike hard, and eliminate one burden for me. I don't want you two to be arguing about something around me all the time."

And then, without any warning, Darren retreated from the Ancient Void Battlefield.

Looking at Darren's progressively fading figure, Water Kylin became even more panicked, for he knew that no one would be able to stop Finley except for Darren. "Master, don't go! Please don't forsake me!" he cried out in terror.

However, in a few seconds, Darren disappeared.

As time went by a lot faster in the Ancient Void Battlefield, the two days Darren spent in the battlefield were equivalent to a few hours on earth. After waiting for several consecutive hours and not hearing from Darren, the superior talents thought that he had been killed on by the creature.

So, they were mourning for Darren at the time that he emerged.

A water column shot out of the water, surprising the talents. In a flash, Darren erupted from the water and landed at the gate of the underground cave.

Everyone recognized him at once. "Darren! Darren! It is Darren!"

Contrary to everyone's anticipation, Darren remained unscathed, which inevitably surprised and pleased everyone. Hurriedly, they rushed to move the stone at the gate to welcome Darren.

Tom, who had been in agony thinking that Darren had died, relaxed and beamed with delight. "It is really you, my friend. It is a miracle that you are still alive. How did you manage to get through all those difficulties?" Tom inquired with glee as he tapped Darren's shoulder.

Just as Darren began to assure Tom, Robb interjected in their conversation. "You lucky boy, Darren. You have no idea how much we prayed for you. You owe us a favor, man," he said humorously.