Chapter 372: Green Peach Grove (Part 4)

“Niu Niu, if you can’t think of good examples, don’t bother.” Samimi pouted. “If it’s just about power overload, I can boost you myself. Battle Aura isn’t just about simple speed and strength boosts.”

Simple acceleration and power amplification—the Divine Official Samimi could already handle that.

“So, if awakening Battle Aura only increases stats, it’s nothing special. The biggest change Niu Niu’s Battle Aura awakening brought isn’t power or speed, but a reaction speed beyond common sense, and intense focus.”

“If it’s just a speed burst, who can’t do that? With enough power, I could burst into incredible speed too. But the issue is—can you control it?”

“Most people can’t control it at all, only manage the direction of a charge, and at most, barely perform an emergency stop.”

“Niu Niu’s black Battle Aura enhances herself, boosts reaction and focus, so no matter how fast the speed, she can control it precisely.”

“The final result is—time slows down in her eyes.”

Samimi spun around while analyzing clearly and logically.

“I see…” Even Mino understood, suddenly grasping her own ability.

As for why Samimi understood so well?

Simple—because Niu Niu’s predecessor, the ‘Cow Demon,’ had this invincible ability.

If the Hero Sword Saint’s Battle Aura was ‘time stop,’ then Niu Niu’s was ‘time slow.’ Of course, that was just a metaphorical description.

Now that they understood the principle, the next step was easy—practice diligently.

Veronica and Fabiana took on roles as coach and sparring partner, continuing Mino’s intense training.

They almost forgot they were originally on a path of revenge.

As they traveled, the atmosphere grew relaxed instead.

Compared to their experience in the South, this journey could even be called ‘pleasant.’

No hordes of monsters, no need to be constantly on guard against attacks.

Traveling while leveling up was actually more liberating.

Veronica and Fabiana also found that sparring against a Battle Aura user helped enhance their own insights, so they kept ‘milking Niu Niu’ every day.

The result was—

The team’s progress was extremely slow.

Walk a bit in the morning, rest at noon, train in the afternoon, train again at night.

“We need to give Niu Niu’s skill a name.” Samimi rubbed her chin.

But in the original plot, the ‘Cow Demon’ had a unique skill name, and she didn’t dare change it, fearing it would affect future developments.

“Remember, Niu Niu, when you use Battle Aura, shout the skill name.”

“This move is called—[Asura Flash].”

Samimi said it with a straight face.

“Miss Nun, only if you call me by my name will I shout the skill name,” Mino replied seriously.

It seemed she only talked back to Samimi.

Clearly in a rebellious phase.

Of course, saying that was one thing; she would still do it.

Finally, the Revenge Squad of Four reached the edge of Count Perry’s territory.

Before them was a verdant bamboo grove, a beautiful scene like a fairyland.

Occasionally, a few travelers could be seen on the road, but not many.

This was a remote area, with roads mostly dirt tracks carved by wagons, never meant for pedestrians.

Those who walked here were mostly not good people.

Passing wagons wouldn’t stop; instead, they would speed away.

Who knew if the people on the road were bandits?

In the West Sea, magic beasts were few, but human troubles were severe.

Especially in Count Perry’s territory, the dense forests were perfect for hiding lawless men.

And the Count himself didn’t care about commoners’ lives, only his own factories and caravans.

So, on the surface, it seemed quiet, but in truth, it was chaotic.

Veronica dropped her usual casual demeanor.

“Everyone, be careful.”

She stopped sparring with Mino and focused on the matter at hand.

Honestly, this assassin was reliable.

Better than certain ‘War Marshals’ who only put on airs.

“Veronica, tell me about the person who betrayed you,” Samimi asked.

“His name is Jason. He was a spy Count Perry planted in Black Street and also a member of the Ghost Squad.”

“During the last mission, we killed a slave owner, and that slave owner had ties to the Perry Family.”

“Jason turned on us on the spot, protected that noble, and attacked me. If I hadn’t reacted fast, I’d be dead.”

Veronica said coldly.

“Do you have a plan?” Samimi asked.

“Simple.”

“Find the Perry family member, and you’ll find Jason. Find Jason, and you’ll find the Ghost Squad. Find the Ghost Squad, and you’ll find Count Perry.”

“That noble has already taken over the slave owner’s territory. It’s easy to find, but hard to approach.”

“Don’t worry.”

Samimi smiled.

“Nothing is difficult in front of a War Marshal.”

“Lead the way.”

A mere slave owner was nothing before them.

This was the benefit of pulling Veronica into the team—

Complete intel and a clear plan.

It saved a ton of time on probing and searching.

She could clearly judge whether a target was good or evil, avoiding accidental kills.

The Revenge Squad’s goal was crystal clear.

But—

Their pace was still extremely slow.

Because the next afternoon, it was training time again.

Revenge could wait, but training could not.