Betrayed by the Succubus, I Raise a Twelve-winged Angel

Chapter 292: Solution to the Swarm Crisis

Besides Vera, Veridia, and Lazuli, Lilith had long since recovered to Half-step Totem Level with the help of the Snow Maiden.

The Snow Maiden’s abilities can alleviate the aftereffects of overusing Divine Patterns, but this recovery has its limits.

For example, Lilith, limited by her current Realm, can only be restored to the Half-step Totem Level.

Meanwhile, Lazuli and Vera, being only at Monarch Tier One themselves, have instead fully recovered during treatment.

At this moment, disbelief was written all over the Snow Maiden’s face.

She slowly approached Lilith, her voice slightly stiff as she quietly asked:

"Lilith... what kind of monster is this Aster Grant?"

"Why are each of his Beastbond creatures so terrifying?"

She paused, seemingly still digesting everything she had just sensed, and continued:

"His Beastbond creatures are only Monarch Tier One... how can they possibly exude an aura of Half-step Totem Level?"

"This... is just too ridiculous, isn’t it?"

Hearing the Snow Maiden’s words, Lilith turned her head, giving her a deep glance.

Half-step Totem Level?

Lilith’s mouth twitched slightly.

If the Snow Maiden knew that Aster Grant had already slain numerous Totem Level foes while still at Commander Tier Nine, she would be shocked beyond measure.

But the Snow Maiden is her friend after all, and Lilith knows that if she continues to stay in the Snow Domain, the Snow Maiden will eventually be completely targeted by the Demon Clan.

The Swarm’s attack this time likely has shadows of the Demon Clan behind it.

Advising the Snow Maiden to sign a Beast Taming Contract with Aster Grant is actually the best option right now.

However...

The Snow Maiden has always harbored aversion towards humans, and directly proposing this request might have the opposite effect.

"Little Snow, you’ve misunderstood one thing."

Lilith’s tone was unusually serious, "To Aster Grant, it’s never any particular Beastbond that’s strong."

Seeing her so serious for the first time, the Snow Maiden couldn’t help but be stunned.

Lilith slowly continued:

"The truly powerful one... is Aster Grant himself."

"His Talent has already surpassed the limits of what you can imagine."

These words were no exaggeration.

Aster Grant possesses two major Talents——

"Sovereign" and "Soul-devouring", either one is enough to place an ordinary Beast Tamer at the top of the world.

But he has combined the two.

What is even more shocking is that Aster Grant has gained the recognition of countless Divine Patterns.

After all, he is their Beast Tamer.

Even if Lazuli and other Beastbonds have gained the recognition of the Divine Patterns, if Aster Grant himself did not receive the acknowledgment of the Divine Patterns, they would still be unable to truly wield the power of the Divine Patterns.

Yet in the last battle, Lilith clearly realized——

No Beastbond was obstructed in calling upon the Divine Patterns.

This can only mean one thing:

Aster Grant has received the acknowledgment of all Divine Patterns.

This is an almost unbelievable fact.

Each Divine Pattern contains extremely powerful force, and should Aster Grant be able to merge the energy of all Divine Patterns into one body...

Lilith can hardly imagine the terrifying power he would be able to unleash then.

With Lilith’s reminder, the Snow Maiden’s gaze once again turned to Aster Grant.

She wasn’t oblivious to Lilith’s underlying message——

She hopes that she would sign a contract with Aster Grant.

And Lilith has never been one to exaggerate.

Since she says Aster Grant’s Talent far exceeds imagination, then it certainly must be true.

Yet...

Getting her to sign a contract with a human she has only met briefly, she still finds it hard to accept.

Even if the other party is exceptionally strong, she is unwilling to easily relinquish her own freedom.

Thus, she intentionally avoided the topic, instead gently waving her hand——

In the next moment, a constantly struggling insect appeared in her palm.

This insect was a sample brought back earlier by the Snow Guardian, only Commander Level, yet exceptionally fierce.

Even sensing the presence of the Snow Maiden and Lilith far beyond its own, it showed no fear, relentlessly struggling in an attempt to launch an attack on them.

Seeing this, the Snow Maiden’s brow slightly furrowed——

This is precisely the most troublesome aspect of The Swarm.

They are extremely ferocious, undaunted by threats, unafraid of the strong, only through complete annihilation can their onslaught be halted.

She handed the insect to Lilith, speaking gravely:

"Lilith, this is the main Swarm of this invasion of the Snow Domain."

"Take a look... is there any method to counter it?"

Lilith extended her hand, trying to use the Blood Law for control.

However, in the next moment, her brow tightly furrowed.

In theory, facing a Commander Level existence, she only needs to slightly urge the Blood Law to easily cause its blood to flow backward and explode.

After all, there are almost no organisms whose bodies do not contain blood, manipulating blood is her most adept method of defeating enemies.

But as soon as she personally acted, she suddenly realized——

The blood inside this Swarm was scarcely existent to the point of virtual nonexistence!

Seeing Lilith’s change in expression, the Snow Maiden’s complexion likewise darkened.

Earlier, the Snow Maiden still retained a hint of composure within.

After all, Lilith possessed the ability to control blood, rendering The Swarm’s numerical advantage meaningless in her face——

As long as Lilith was healed, relying on her power, even if unable to completely annihilate The Swarm, it would be enough to stave off their assault.

But now, she realized she might have overly simplified everything.

Aster Grant also locked his gaze on the insect in the Snow Maiden’s hand, attempting to probe its weakness using spiritual power, only to be shocked upon discovering no flaws at all.

He turned to look at Veridia and Lazuli.

Lazuli softly spoke:

"Master, the Fire of Destruction is effective on them, but if the numbers are too many..."

She didn’t continue speaking but the meaning was clear.

Veridia also nodded her head, her Netherghast Aura can inflict damage, but the Effect is similarly limited.

Aster Grant’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

He had already witnessed firsthand the near-infinite numbers of the insect swarm, and if a method for effective large-scale resolution cannot be found...

This time, the situation might truly become perilous.

Yet just then, Vera, who had been silently standing behind Aster Grant, suddenly spoke up:

"Master, for dealing with these insects... I think I have a way."

Aster Grant was surprised by her words.

Due to Vera’s Life Energy erosion and destruction ability not being prominent, he hadn’t previously sought her opinion.

But at this moment...

"Vera, what way?"

With these words, the Snow Maiden, Lilith, and everyone’s attention immediately focused on Vera.

Without any hesitation, Vera stepped forward slowly, lightly extending her finger.

A gentle green light streamed from her fingertip, silently seeped into the still frantically struggling insect.

Almost the next instant, the insect suddenly went stiff, then its movements quickly slowed, the fierce glow in its eyes gradually dissipated, ultimately calming down completely.

This scene left everyone present shocked——

They could feel clearly that Vera hardly exerted much force yet so effortlessly ended this stubborn Swarm insect.

The Snow Maiden couldn’t help but ask excitedly: "How did you do it?"

Vera looked to Aster Grant and seeing him nod slightly, she then softly explained:

"These Swarm insects may have a vigorous Life Force, but their control over their own Life Energy is exceptionally weak."

"And I... happen to excel at manipulating Life Energy."

She did not need to say more, and everyone instantly understood her meaning——

The Swarm insects lack intelligence, hence fearlessness, but this also means their Life Force is extremely crude.

This results in what seemed perfect leaving a deadly flaw in The Swarm insects.

Upon realizing this, everyone’s eyes lit up with hope.

Given that Vera can easily manipulate the Life Energy of these insects, does it imply that...

This crisis has a resolution?

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