Raising A Few Wives in a Beast Apocalypse-Chapter 196: Detailed ice sculpture?

"Oh, shih!" Muku cursed out.

Which was something he rarely did. When he did do it, however, something significant would be happening. The world's second evolution was definitely worth it.

They had barely reached rank 3 and now even stronger beasts were going to show up?! They really couldn't catch a break, could they?

Fortunately, everyone had a little more time to prepare compared to before. This didn't change the fact that they were all still screwed though.

PR3 beasts could pretty much dominate wherever they went in the current world. Humans could not do anything about it. Which had caused a lot of deaths in the past.

Iris had mentioned how R4s are in a completely different league compared to R3s. The gap in ranks will keep on increasing the higher in rank one goes. So, even miracles might be off the table. A toddler cannot defeat an adult no matter what.

The happiness Muku felt about the boar instantly faded away. How could he be happy when creatures he couldn't even resist against, will show up in twenty-four hours?

It might have initially been the same with R3s and such. However, the feeling never got better no matter how many times he had gone through it. No one likes knowing that they are practically an ant after all.

"We should hurry back and prepare" Audrey spoke after a moment of silence. She had also been processing the situation.

For such a thing to occur just when things were starting to look up for them. It felt rather unfair to her... Then again, life was a bih anyway. You either adapt or it will eat you up and only leave bones behind. She chose to adapt like they always do.

"Yeah, you're right. Jade, come. We need to return quickly" Muku acknowledged Audrey's suggestion then called Jade out softly while looking in the direction she was in.

Jade instantly felt a chill go down her spine. She realised from the way he spoke that he had been aware of her presence for a while at least. As for how long. She didn't know...

"If you keep on hiding then we're leaving you behind" Muku spoke after seeing no movement from Jade.

"No! I'm coming!" Jade who had stayed still hoping that he was just bluffing called out as she ran forward.

Of course, she was too far away for Muku to hear her. However, he could see her waving in the long grass as she ran toward them.

He sighed in fatigue. He was wondering why the girl always lived up to what you'd expect from her while also being unpredictable at the same time. It had to be some kind of gift right?

"H... How did you know that I was there? I'm certain I hid my presence well. There wasn't any form of intent as well" Jade asked the moment she reached them.

"Did you know that even an average person who isn't even an Evolver can sense when they are being watched?... Anyway, now is not the time for that. Let's go back home. You can tell me everything there" Muku spoke in a dismissive voice.

Jade just nodded quietly with a sad expression on her face. The issue of her selling him out to Emily hadn't yet been dealt with. Yet, there she was creating another issue for herself.

For those reasons, she didn't argue. She listened to a did whatever he said in hopes of reducing the punishment. Whether it worked, it was something for the future. There were more pressing issues to take care of.

The trio then packed the boar up then blitzed back to the base. While they still had close to a day to prepare. Every second counted toward their preparation. So, moving faster was for the best.

In a little time. The trio had reached the mansion. What met them was the sight of a newly ascended R3 Layla standing in front of a very detailed ice sculpture. She stood outside the gate.

Which was odd. If she wanted to do something like that as a way of celebrating. Couldn't she do it in their yard?

It was only when they got closer that they realised that it wasn't an ice sculpture. It was actually a human. One who had been frozen ice-white by Layla.

"What's going on here?" Muku asked curiously. There was an important issue to discuss but that can come later.

"Nothing much, this idiot seems to have an ability that messes with one's mind in some way. He tried to use it on me after coming here. I sensed it instantly. While I didn't feel any danger from it. I figured it was better to be safe than sorry. So, I froze him" Layla who was a lot more willing to talk in the last few days explained.

She seemed even more chatty that day though. Which was probably happiness from reaching R3. The girl really didn't like being left behind after all.

"Can I try putting that into my Shadow Pocket? The space I have has increased by quite a bit. Maybe it can fit..." Layla continued after explaining.

It seemed the poor fellow she froze wasn't worth her talking more about him. Which was rather sad for him.

"Sure, go ahead and try. And congrats on ranking up." Muku replied while bringing the boar closer to her. He also didn't care much about the frozen fellow it seemed.

"Hey! Can we focus on the frozen man first? Is he dead?!" Audrey exclaimed. Ever the voice of reason.

"Oh, right! Almost forgot about him. Is he really dead?" Muku asked in a nonchalant voice.

"Close to it, but no. His totem must be a cockroach or something" Layla replied. Subtly making a joke.

"Hehe, Hey! Where are your manners?! How can you say that in front of me?" Audrey giggled a bit before reprimanding her daughter. One must always have respect for human life afterwards.

"Right. Sorry for that. I think I've been around Jade too much recently" Layla spoke, randomly dragging Jade into the matter.

"Yeah, you're right. Jade really does have some issues" Audrey replied while nodding her head in agreement.

"What did I do?!" Jade exclaimed in surprise. She had just been standing there innocently. Yet, she ended up getting dissed.

"Hehe, sorry about that. Anyway, can you unfreeze him"? Audrey apologised for the little joke then they moved on to something more serious.

The joking was to lighten up the mood a bit. Everyone seemed a little gloomy. So, Layla took it upon herself to make them feel a bit better. Which worked wonders for them.

Layla did as she was and unfroze the man. Soon after, a man shivering like crazy while clutching his body closely stood.

It was surprisingly Abel! The same Abel from NL Base and the one who sent the spy from before.

To think he'd actually turn up on his own. Especially when it hadn't even been that long since Muku took the spy back to the base.

What was his purpose there?

"Mr Abel? What are you doing here?!" Muku asked, a surprised look on his face.

He was also genuinely surprised. Abel gave him the idea that he was a snake that would always lie in the background. Never showing its face as it manipulated the actions of others. So, for the snak... Abel to show up like that. It definitely was a surprise.

"H... He... He...llo. P...please d...on't misunderstand me. I'm not here to seek trouble. I came to apologise for overzealous behaviour when I sent a spy to monitor you. Which I accept full responsibility for. I wanted to make friends with you so much that it clouded my mind. I thought it would be easier to do if I had some information on you. Which was wrong. For that reason, I deserved to be frozen. I just hope we can still be friends though." Abel replied.

His voice was shaky at the beginning as he tried to shake off the cold feeling he felt. Which he managed to do after a little bit of mana circulation. His control and technique when it came to mana impressed everyone present. It also showed that Abel was a strong and skilled individual.

While his mana intensity was that of a Psuedo-R3, Muku and the girls could tell that there was definitely something underneath. They didn't know what that was though. It wasn't really any of their business so they weren't too interested in what he was hiding. Their reaction to the discovery was to increase their guard a little bit more around him.

Which Abel sensed. Making him narrow his eyes for a split second before they returned to normal. He thought it was too brief to notice. However, everyone noticed it. They just didn't care enough to react. They could already tell that he was a snake after all.

Another thing about Abel was his non-elemental mana. Remembering the words Layla said about him trying out some weird mind-targeting ability on her. The others instantly realised that his power was likely linked to the mine like Muku's Telekinesis.

They weren't too moved, however. After all, they didn't sense any threat to him and could take him out easily enough if they wanted to.

"Oh, is that so?" Let's go inside and talk" Muku replied while gesturing toward the gate behind them.

"Sure..." Abel spoke while smiling happily.

It seemed his plan was working out. They'll probably be calling him "best friend" after he is done with them.