Time quietly passed by.
At that time, Shane had not yet returned to the Supreme Castle. Read full story at novel※fire.net
He knew that Glati and Bretti were there and had set their sights on him.
Thus, with no other choice, Shane could only choose to wander outside, roaming around Central City again and again.
On the other hand, Glati and Bretti, who had waited for Shane for a long time in the Supreme Castle, reluctantly returned after seeing he hadn't come back.
In such circumstances, the demons' meeting still had not concluded, causing Hette Yada, who was waiting outside, to feel a bit surprised.
"Have they really been talking for so long?"
In Hette Yada's memory, this was only the second time the demons had gathered and talked for such a long time.
The first time was a thousand years ago.
Yes, it was when the Demon King was defeated, and the Demon Clan lost the war.
At that time, the demons talked from morning till night, eventually deciding to surrender to the Divine Men and Humans, forge peace together, and collectively relocate the Demon Clan into the newly born Demon Realm.
"Could it be that what the princes are discussing this time is as significant as it was back then?"
Hette Yada's heart was filled with layers of doubt and surprise.
Of course, Hette Yada was not the only one surprised; the other demon leaders were also astonished.
Perhaps it was because they had waited too long, that a bunch of demon leaders all gathered here.
Including Glati and Bretti, who couldn't find Shane.
Of course, Liel, Hart, and even Gray all came as well.
"Have the princes not come out yet, Hette Yada?"
Liel was the first to question Hette Yada.
By her unfriendly demeanor, one who didn't know might think she had a deep grudge with Hette Yada.
Ever since they arrived in Central City and met Hette Yada, this Stone Woman had been displaying such behavior, as if very displeased with Hette Yada.
(Remember, it's just like before.)
Hette Yada naturally knew the reason, having such thoughts passing through her mind, but her face remained devoid of emotion.
"The princes have not finished their talks," Hette Yada replied coldly. "You can wait here, but you are not allowed to go inside."
The icy words caused many hearts to tense up.
Especially Gray, who had only met Hette Yada today, felt an inexplicable chill rising in his heart upon hearing her cold words.
(As expected of one of the three Limit Level powerhouses of the Demon Clan, just this aura alone makes me feel a sense of crisis. I suppose, if I were to battle her, I would be completely outmatched?)
Gray felt both solemn and anxious.
This feeling of absolute defeat was the first time Gray ever encountered.
Although Gray had seen stronger existences than Hette Yada, like Chafne was one of them, the gap between beings like Chafne and himself was too vast. Gray knew from the beginning he could never contend against them, so instead of anxiety, he felt reverence and awe.
But as a member of the Mitra Royal Family, possessing Hero bloodline, and having ascended to become an orthodox Prince from a collateral lineage, Gray still harbored some pride, not believing he would lose to any opponent below the Transcendent Level.
Even if it was Limit Level, wasn't it just one level higher than him?
Even if his pure strength couldn't compete, combined with the power of his Unique Skills, Gray was confident he wouldn't lose to any Limit Level existence.
This wasn't blind confidence, but rather the norm of this world.
Even if his level and skills were at a disadvantage, as long as he possessed powerful Unique Skills, he could challenge opponents beyond his level.
Otherwise, how could Unique Skills be termed as abilities that transcend the norm?
It is truly the trump card of a real powerhouse, and as long as it is strong enough, it can entirely disregard the level difference.
Even the Transcendent Level existences might find surprising troubles and difficulties when faced with some peculiar Unique Skills.
In short, level and skills are just the foundation of a person's strength, while powerful Unique Skills are the decisive factors of a person's strength.
Why are Heroes so highly revered?
Because they generally can awaken powerful Unique Skills and also wield Holy Swords that match them, which are in no way inferior to Unique Skills.
With these two trump cards in hand, Heroes naturally have far more advantages and are much stronger than ordinary people.
Gray was only a step away from reaching the Limit Level and possessed powerful Unique Skills, so it was understandable that he would consider he wouldn't lose to any opponent below the Transcendent Level.
But he forgot that those who could rise to the Limit Level and reach the limit of life were the ones with the most exceptional potential and talent in the world. Otherwise, they might have already exhausted their potential before reaching the Limit Level, unable to advance further.
For example, Glati and Bretti, who were already at Level 99 as top-tier Legendary level powerhouses thousands of years ago, yet until now couldn't take that final step because their potential had been exhausted.
All life in the world is , although one can increase power and level through battle, training, and other means, when their potential is fully tapped, they will stop growing and can no longer rise even a single level.
And those with the potential to rise to the Limit Level, how could they not awaken powerful Unique Skills in the end?