Ex rank talent Awakening: 100\% Dodge rate-Chapter 187 - : SEEKING ALLIANCE

"Lilith?" Aaron called out, uncertain and confused. His voice and sudden presence brought the battle to a pause. Lilith turned from her clash with Brian, her expression shifting as she caught sight of the newcomers.

Her eyes lit up—not just at the sight of Odin, but also Thomas and Will.

"You bastard! You caused me so much stress!" Lilith snapped, abandoning the fight entirely. She stormed toward the trio, her face a whirlwind of emotion that made Aaron instinctively tense. Her furious expression told him everything he needed to know.

"Lilith, calm down. There's no need to take things too far," Aaron said cautiously, slowly stepping back. He was clearly unnerved by the angry demoness.

"Calm down? Do you know how much trouble your dumb guild members put me through?" she said with a smile—but it was hollow, never reaching her eyes.

"He wasn't aware, Lilith. None of us were," Will tried to interject, defending Aaron. But it only earned him a sharp, icy glare from her.

"I will have my revenge," Lilith declared, her voice cold and final. "And you two can forget about getting those girls. It's not happening. Not in this lifetime."

Aaron and Will exchanged horrified looks, her words nearly shattering their hearts.

"Lilith, please… I'll make sure those responsible are punished. Just relax. There's no need to go this far," Aaron pleaded, still unaware that Lilith was no longer the demon lord of lust he once knew.

Brian stood nearby, watching the scene unfold in awkward silence. It had become abundantly clear that he had misunderstood Lilith's intentions and had intervened without cause.

"Like I said—assess the situation before jumping in to help others," Stagnant Water sighed beside him, giving Brian a light tap on the shoulder. Elizabeth stood silently behind them.

"Come on. We should apologize. Who knows if she holds grudges?" Stagnant Water reasoned, gently nudging Brian forward.

The three of them walked toward the group, effectively interrupting the tense bickering.

"I'm sorry for attacking you," Brian said calmly, his tone sincere without sounding arrogant or condescending. "I misunderstood your intentions and thought you were an enemy."

Lilith stared at him for a moment without saying a word, letting the silence stretch and weigh on everyone. Finally, she sighed and shook her head.

"I thought heroes with a sense of justice and kindness had died off long ago," she muttered teasingly. "Guess you survived."

Brian offered an awkward smile in response.

"Sword God, Ice Princess, and Stagnant Water... Surely you didn't come all this way for sightseeing. Especially not someone being hunted by the Grey Empire," Aaron remarked, his lips curling into a playful, curious smile.

"Indeed. We're here to buy information from your guild," Brian replied, regaining his composure.

"Very well then. Come with me—I don't want to keep my client waiting," Aaron said, gesturing for the group to follow. Lilith, Thomas, and Will had already entered the building.

As the group moved inside, Aaron's tone shifted, dropping the friendly facade. "Get to the bottom of this. Find out who started this whole drama," he ordered coldly to his vice guild master. The man nodded immediately, beads of sweat forming on his brow. He knew whoever was behind this mess was in serious trouble.

Inside the guild hall, Aaron leaned back in his chair and addressed Brian.

"So, what information does the second-highest-leveled player wish to buy from me?" he asked calmly. "Don't worry about them," he added, gesturing to the trio with him. "They won't spill your secrets or use them against you."

"The Grey Empire. There's a lot hidden within it that could cause catastrophe if left unchecked," Brian said, voice steady. "I need your help finding someone I can partner with—someone who also holds enmity toward the empire."

Aaron raised an eyebrow. "And who exactly is this someone?"

"Nemesis. I need your help locating him so I can speak with him," Brian replied. At that, everyone in the room, aside from his own entourage, visibly reacted.

"Thought as much," Stagnant Water said, the pieces falling into place. The way the guilds were formed, the power they wielded—it finally all clicked.

"Indeed, we know each other," Brian confirmed. "But Nemesis isn't here right now. Meeting him is… well, impossible. But I can contact him. Maybe arrange a meeting if you're patient," Aaron offered. "In the meantime, you're welcome to stay in my guild. The empire might be looking for you, but they won't be able to touch you here."

It was a rule enforced by the system itself—to prevent kingdoms and empires from exploiting or suppressing player-run guilds. They couldn't surround or ambush guild buildings.

"How long before I get a reply?" Brian asked.

"A day. Two at most," Aaron replied with confidence.

"Alright. I'll follow your lead. Thanks for having us," Brian said. Staying for two days would delay his leveling, but it was a small price to pay for what he needed.

Aaron nodded and stood. "Then it's settled. Let me give you a tour of the guild," he said. Brian rose with him, followed by Stagnant Water and Elizabeth.

Meanwhile, Lilith watched Aaron with a curious expression. "Was Aaron always this serious?" she asked, surprised by the calm and calculating version of her friend.

"What can I say? Responsibility makes one mature," Will replied with a chuckle.

"Indeed," Lilith agreed, her gaze lingering on Aaron.

"That aside, Lilith, how did you log into the game?" Thomas asked, his voice laced with concern. "Can demons log in now?" The implications of her answer could change the dynamics of the entire game.

"Nope. Demons can't," Lilith replied proudly. "I'm the only exception."

"How so?" Will asked, leaning in with interest.

"That'll be my little secret," she said with a playful smile. "I'll explain it later today when everyone's gathered. Telling it more than once is a pain."

She clearly enjoyed keeping them in suspense, and the glimmer in her eyes made it obvious she knew how badly they wanted to know.