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Chapter 179 Back to Hideout (2)

So, it was him after all… Clauny thought.She felt that, by now, nothing Vincent did should surprise her anymore. Everything he had accomplished so far was beyond ordinary.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Vincent called out to her.

"Let's go."

Clauny hesitated briefly, her gaze warily shifting toward the Crimson-Winged Condor. After a moment, she accepted Vincent's outstretched hand.

With a single, powerful flap of Goldie's wings, they shot into the sky.

At the Hyena Gang Manor

Inside his newly furnished office, Lizno, a Lizardman of the Lyard Race, sat comfortably. He was clad in the rare items Vincent had entrusted to him, their craftsmanship and power making his presence all the more imposing.

Before him stood a figure clad in a black hooded robe, their features completely concealed.

"How's the mission I assigned to you?" Lizno asked, his reptilian eyes narrowing.

"I have completed it according to your orders," the hooded figure replied in a monotone voice.

Lizno nodded in satisfaction.

Since receiving Vincent's orders, he had been working tirelessly, recruiting Origin Warriors that met his young master's exact specifications. The progress was steady, and things were falling into place.

At that moment, the hooded figure spoke again.

"Sir Lizno, when can we meet our Guild Master?"

Lizno smirked, tapping his claws against the desk. "Hmm… Soon. You'll all meet him soon."

Before he could elaborate, hurried footsteps echoed outside the office. The next second—

Bang!

The doors burst open as a man with the distinct features of a Hyena stormed in, his breathing ragged, his expression frantic.

"Excuse my sudden intrusion, Sir Lizno, but we have a situation! Our scouts spotted two winged Primals heading straight for us! Based on their size and aura, they're estimated to be… Tier 3!"

Lizno's eyes widened.

Tier 3?!

This was bad—disastrous, even. He had only just begun fortifying their hideout. If something happened now, how would he face Vincent?

Without hesitation, he barked, "Gather everyone! Prepare for battle!"

"Yes, sir!"

Approaching the Manor

From the skies, Vincent and Clauny finally spotted the enormous manor below, surrounded by towering eight-meter-high earth walls.

Clauny's eyes flickered with curiosity. Vincent, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.

His gaze sharpened when he noticed a force of at least fifty people stationed atop the walls, with another fifty warriors standing guard at the main gate.

They were on high alert—some visibly trembling.

Vincent's lips curled slightly. Interesting.

Sensing his intent, Goldie adjusted its trajectory, hovering above the fortified compound.

He had named this Crimson-Winged Condor Goldie due to the striking golden feather on its head. The other condor, with its vibrant blue feather, was named Azu.

As they hovered, a muscular man with copper-toned skin stepped forward from the gathered warriors. He was an Almaurian, clad in heavy armor. His voice, though steady, carried a hint of unease.

"T-This is our guild's territory! Please show some respect! If you have an appointment with our guild, state your name!"

He stammered slightly but managed to get the words out.

Due to the height difference and the sunlight obscuring their view, they couldn't clearly see Vincent's face.

Clauny glanced at Vincent, waiting for his response.

But Vincent remained silent.

The air grew thick with tension. The longer he stayed quiet, the more unease spread among the guards.

"Sir, if you have no business here, please leave!" the same man, Aldo, urged.

Yet, even as he spoke, his eyes darted behind him—

"Haha!" Barbara ignored him completely. Then, without warning, she turned her blazing gaze toward the hovering figures above.

Aldo's stomach dropped.

"Hey! You! The man riding the bird!"

Vincent's sharp eyes flickered with curiosity as he turned to her.

A Barbarian…?

Before he could speak, Barbara continued, her voice bold and unwavering.

"Sir Lizno is currently not here…"

Her words trailed off—

Then—

Boom!

The ground beneath her cracked as she exploded into the air, her right arm pulled back, veins bulging.

"So, I'LL be the one to welcome you!"

Her fist rocketed toward Vincent's face like a meteor.

Bang!

A thunderous shockwave erupted across the sky.

"A—Barbara!" Aldo choked out.

The grin on Barbara's face twisted into pure shock.

Her massive fist—her full-force punch—

Had been effortlessly caught.

Vincent's fingers enclosed around her knuckles like a vice.

The air fell deathly silent.