Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 512 Path toward a Ninja

Rain couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that overcame him as he gazed upon the hooded figure. It was a sensation that echoed the ominous aura he had encountered when he faced the ice dragon, but now it was intensified, sending shivers down his spine. This presence felt even more dangerous, an aura of malevolence that sent a chill deep into his core.

Intrigued yet cautious, Rain tried to utilize his Magic Eyes to assess the mysterious figure's strength. But before he could get any insights, the enigmatic hooded individual vanished into thin air, leaving Rain in a state of both intrigue and confusion. The encounter had only deepened the mystery of this unknown character, raising more questions than it provided answers.

"Asshole..." Rain furrowed his eyebrows. "Aren't you quite shy? Still... was that teleportation? He sensed my intention from this distance? Who the hell was he?"

Rain was finally able to see the enemy, but not for long, and he didn't learn much from it... aside from that, he could be as sneaky as him when it comes to getting results. That guy definitely knew everything that Rain did during the war and was trying to use all that agaisnt Rain... and he still wanted more power.

In any case, it was time to go home... during that time, Rain considered a bunch of things. Mainly, he was being too defensive... the situation forced him to react instead of act, and that wasn't good... letting the enemy decide the pace of the conflict wouldn't do it.

"It would be really nice if I actually could use the shadow clone technique... maybe I should try to level up the Thief path until I unlock the ninja path," Rain rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Thief Path

Level 1: Pickpocketing (1)- Gains the ability to discreetly steal items and money from pockets and bags without being detected. High levels of dexterity improve the success rate without being noticed.

Level 5: Lockpicking (1) - Develops the skill to unlock doors, safes, and containers without the use of a key.

"You have come to learn about my tunnels. Naturally, I can't let you roam around while knowing that," Rain said. "Your options are coming with me and becoming my underlings or death. I can tell what you are going to decide, but do I need you guys in my group? Not really."

Rain wanted his army to be the way he wanted. That was why he was training time from scratch. Cor and the others were mercenaries, and we're stuck in his ways as well.

At the same time, Rain didn't want to let that woman get closer to his kids or his family. Still, he couldn't leave a blind woman in that city, and Geo and his friends also wouldn't let that happen. As expected, killing them all seemed the best option.

"... I suppose I can't kill you all since you followed someone who tried to avoid the war," Rain rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Still, I need to give you the choice. Will you work for me for the rest of your life without having the chance to change jobs ever again, or will you choose death?"

"We will work for you... but you aren't planning on leaving her behind, are you?" Geo asked while pointing at the black-haired woman. "Artisia is an ally that we are willing to work hard to make her recover her sight."

"Hmm... can she do anything aside from brainwashing people?" Rain asked.

"... My ability isn't exactly brainwashing, but to make people think that what I want is what they want as well," Artisia explained. Find adventures at empire

"How come that isn't brainwashing?" Rain raised his eyebrows.

Artisia... that was her name... it has been over ten years since she became a mortal enemy, and it was the first time that Roan heard her name, but it didn't matter all that much.

Still, her ability would be useful if Rain wanted to learn as much as possible from prisoners... speaking of prisoners, Rain didn't find a single person aside from her that could use that kind of magic... maybe her tribe truly had low numbers.