God of Tricksters

'Is he going to be alright? His opponents are dangerous people…' Rea thought, recalling the importance of the people at their levels. Even her father claimed they were dangerous. In fact, that was the reason why Theo got an earful of comments from her father when he presented this plan.

However, Theo had prepared to fight them, especially the Slaughter.

"You all go to the others. We'll handle this youngster who doesn't know about respect." The Conqueror shouted to the three experts that fought Theo earlier.

Theo's choice in showing his strength against the Slaughter had now turned against him. If Theo chose to steal it from them, he could orchestrate an ambush against him by using these people. But due to his superiority in the auction, the people decided to band together to eliminate the biggest threat.

After that, they could fight among themselves for the stone. In other words, his superiority forced the others to gang up on him. This was also why Theo usually let the others gain superiority first.

Unfortunately, he had his own principle to win the bidding war. Hence, he needed to solve the problem he'd created.

And that solution was none other than Felix. Yes, the enemies would overwhelm them with their number if not for Theo placing his main card on Felix's extraordinary power.

"Aaaahhhh!"

The shout shocked every person on the battlefield as they turned around, finding Felix cutting down two of his enemies.

"What?" They were bewildered by the sudden situation.

However, this was a chance for a counterattack. Theo pointed at the group the Sword Saint sent. Without saying anything, the other group understood Theo's intention since they had received their instruction before.

Theo's gesture was translated as, 'Take care of those three people as far as possible and flee. There's no need for you to risk your lives in this place,' to them.

And the Sword Saint had told them to trust Theo's words no matter how absurd they were.

Hence, the Japanese team hurriedly dragged their opponents away from the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Felix's friend sniped the three incoming experts, stopping them from reaching Felix. At the same time, she took care of the incoming volleys of attacks that would disrupt the battlefield.

Theo could clearly see her powerful ability, so he shouted to Felix, "Kill those two men, and we shall escape from here."

"Do you think you can escape from this place?" The Conqueror roared as he waved down his hand. "Bow down to me, the Conqueror!"

Theo felt an overwhelming pressure above him, trying to make him kneel. While he was being restricted, the Slaughter waved both hands, creating a blood spear and shooting Theo with it.

The difference between a Supreme Rank Expert and a Mythical Rank Expert was huge. However, the Shadow King had given a part of her power.

"This is annoying." Theo clicked his tongue and raised his left hand. People had their shadows controlled by Theo and rose to the air. Instead of blocking the Slaughter's spear, Theo used his Blink to appear behind the Conqueror.

"!!!" The Conqueror and the Slaughter widened their eyes because they were sure it wasn't Theo's speed but a space element ability.

"Teleportation?" The Conqueror widened his eyes in shock while turning around, trying to block whatever Theo had for him.

However, the Slaughter could see that Theo landed in the Conqueror's shadow and shouted, "No. He can teleport to people's shadows!"

'Thanks for the misunderstanding.' Theo thought as he waved his shadow sword, releasing a black wave.

"Haaa!" The Conqueror covered his hand with the golden energy, catching this black wave.

However, the force from a King Class Monster was something that not the like of him could catch easily. His body was pushed back, giving Theo an opportunity to focus on the Slaughter.

The Slaughter's shadow rose and circled around him to restrict him. Surprisingly, the Slaughter even let himself be caught.

"You didn't catch me." The Slaughter laughed as he released red Magic Power from his body. In an instant, the shadow turned into blood red before dropping like that of real blood.

"This is the difference between us." The Slaughter smirked.

However, Theo also showed something that closed his mouth. A black-colored Magic Power came out of his body as Theo's body was covered with his own shadow.

"That's…" Felix glanced at Theo in shock.

Even Rea thought, 'Isn't that what Father likes when he gets serious? Just like the Slaughter, he has reached a level where his Magic Power is influenced by his own power,' thought Rea. It was quite ignorant, but the Sword Saint never explained his power to her. So, she was oblivious to this level of power. She only knew that Theo had surpassed a certain threshold.

"So, you have it too." The Slaughter had some suspicions when Theo could match his ability, but now he had confirmed it.

On the other hand, the Conqueror was gritting his teeth as he was the only one who hadn't reached that level.

"You bastard!" He shouted in anger, trying to fight against Theo. Since he couldn't recall Theo's name in the ranking, he thought the Slaughter was stronger than Theo. So, there was a chance for him to defeat Theo.

Unfortunately for him, Theo never placed him in his eyes. As soon as he came toward him, Theo raised his sword, slashing downward.

Suddenly, the Conqueror leaped to the side as a powerful shock wave appeared and crushed the ground.

"…" The Conqueror recognized this power. It was Perfect Control. However, he also had mastered one aspect and was close to mastering another one. He mastered Endurance among the Five Aspects.

Hence, he charged forward to Theo without fear this time after confirming Theo's power. It wasn't at the level he could harm him, so he just needed to maintain his distance before killing Theo.

On the other hand, the Slaughter had been a bit too quiet this whole time. To the point he started to be wary of his presence. There was a chance that the Slaughter had another plan to disrupt the battlefield.

Unfortunately for him, what he feared the most came. The Slaughter waved his hand, sending forth crescent-shaped blood toward Ryo and the others.

"!!!" Ryo turned around and placed his shield in the front, preparing to take on this advantage.

*Boom!*