Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 449

Chapter 449 Bad Premonition

Steven thought it over That was probably normal.

He couldn’t push his limits infinitely. It would only get harder from here.

Which meant finding even higher–grade spirit fruit in the future was essential.

Still he was satisfied.

A ceiling of 55,000 per stat was already 5.5 times the normal SSS–rank limit.

Before the limit break, it had been 4 times. An additional 1.5 multiplier was nothing to scoff at.

His Wind–Fire Sigil was also progressing. Four–Sigil was approaching fast.

The evolution speed was already remarkable.

Finding suitable spirit fruit in the short term would be extremely difficult. For now, his foundation was strong enough.

Next step: push the Beast–Type Sigil to Four–Sigil before they reach Orroux.

4s for the Wind–Fire Sigil–did the tournament rules actually say freshmen at Four–Sigil couldn’t compete?

He opened his eyes and checked his beast crystal reserves. He’d burned through over 30,000.

About 30,000 remained. He’d need to save those for ongoing consumption.

Steven laughed ruefully. The resource drain was getting worse and worse.

He needed to kill more level 4 beasts.

Everyone woke up one by one.

Steven checked their progress. Nicole and Fiona were both close to level 30.

Maybe two more nights.

With the spirit fruit helping, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Bianca cleaned the dried sweat off Steven’s body.

For once, Alan hadn’t been the first to wake.

Steven glanced at him, and a flash of insight lit his eyes.

Captain Greenwood is about to level up.

The very next instant, a gale of wind energy erupted from Alan’s body.

It swept in every direction.

Level 42.

Steven marveled silently Every single level–up for the Captain must represent a terrifying leap in power.

If Alan had been using spirit fruit, he’d be progressing even faster.

But he’d given every fruit to the team, keeping none for himself.

Alan opened his eyes.

“Pack up. We’re heading back. Kill everything in our path.”

Everyone nodded in unison.

Team Ashen set out once more.

The Awakened Tournament was less than a month away. It was time to go home.

The return journey alone would take about two weeks.

They continued their training en route.

Ten days later, every member of Team Ashen radiated an unmistakable aura of bloodshed.

Just being near them, you could smell the violence.

Over the past month of relentless combat, they had undergone a genuine, fundamental transformation.

They were becoming a true elite squad–forged in iron and blood.

They were closing in on Orroux.

They let themselves be seen.

Inside Orroux.

move.

In a certain grand mansion, Jennifer Kingston looked at her butler. “You want to take leave?”

Cyrus smiled and nodded. “Of course, Mrs. Kingston. I’ll return shortly.”

Jennifer waved him off.

The builer excused himself.

He changed into civilian clothes, left the mansion, transmitted a coded message, and vanished into the city.

Within half a day, a beast swarm attacked the city without warning.

Simultaneously, an emergency mission was issued.

Steven’s group had just sat down to rest.

Every head turned.

She continued, “There’s a major divine crystal mineral vein about 70 miles north of our position. It’s been surrounded by beasts.

“All Awakened Squads within a 120–mile radius are ordered to respond immediately. No squad may refuse.”

Bianca asked, “Military Command isn’t handling it themselves?”

Olivia replied, “Orroux is also under a large–scale beast attack. They can’t spare the manpower. All Awakened Squads are ordered to move at full speed.”

Steven and Alan exchanged a look. Something felt wrong.

Is this the trap set for them?

Alan said, “We rest briefly, then march through the night.”

Everyone snapped to attention.

“Yes, sir!”

“Yes, sir!”

They answered in unison.

Steven pulled Alan aside.

“This could be aimed at you.”

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Alan nodded. “Don’t worry. I haven’t been sitting idle. The only way to flush out whoever’s hiding in the shadows is to walk into their trap. You focus on keeping the team safe. I’ll handle the rest.”

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Chapter 449 Bad Premonition

Steven nodded. “Be careful.”

Finished

Alan said, “Keep your eyeon Bianca. Based on my calculations, her ranking on the God Eaters‘ kill list has almost certainly risen.

“From what I know about them, she has no powerful faction behind her. That gives them a free hand. They might issue a kill–on–sight order.”

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