After witnessing the high-speed construction for the first time, the crowd came to watch it again with high expectations. And as it turned out, they were not disappointed.
Vaan’s capability greatly impressed them to no end—to the point that they could no longer consider him human. The abilities he demonstrated had transcended well beyond human limits.
“It’s like watching a creation god at work… I am in awe,” a Peak-stage Senior Witch commented with wide eyes, not daring to blink even once. She didn’t want to miss a single moment.
The sheer overwhelming computation prowess, precise calculation, elemental control, and multitasking Vaan had demonstrated shocked as much as it impressed everyone that day.
The scene left an everlasting impression on the spectators.
“I just followed the townspeople because they seemed excited about something… I didn’t expect to witness such a spectacular sight. This is no ordinary man…” another Peak-stage Senior Witch softly commented before instructing her followers, “Find out who he is. I want to know this man’s identity!”
“Yes, my Lady!” a group of six Rank 2 Aura Masters and four Mid-stage Senior Witches obeyed.
At the same time, similar situations happened among several dozens of other groups within the large crowd.
Everyone wanted to learn about Vaan’s identity.
While the local townspeople and regular visitors had roughly already learned about Vaan’s status, the newcomers were still oblivious to the truth in Sunpeak Town.
“No matter what, we must bring this person over to our side. His talents are too good to be wasted in this backwater town. Only the capital can make full use of his ability,” an ambitious Peak-stage Senior Witch stated with a desire-filled gaze.
Nevertheless, her words were overheard by some nearby locals.
“You want to recruit Lord Vahn? I suggest you give up on that thought,” one of the locals kindly advised before explaining, “He is one of Lord Aeliana’s people, and you do not fuck with one of Lord Aeliana’s people.”
“Lord Vahn? The audacity you have to call him a lord, little witch. Have you forgotten where you are?” the Peak-stage Senior Witch narrowed her eyes dangerously and said, “I must admit his abilities are envious as much as they are impressive.”
“However, he is still a man; he will never lord over us. So what if he is one of Lord Aeliana’s people? Is Lord Aeliana someone impressive just because she was lucky enough to recover from her berserk transformation?”
“If Vahn only answers to the local lord, then I just have to remove Lord Aeliana and become the new local lord,” the Peak-stage Senior Witch boldly declared, unable to contain her greed and excitement.
At first, she had not been too interested in a backwater place like Sunpeak Town.
However, now that it had piqued her interest, she recalled rumors about Queen Henrietta and Sunpeak Town that had been circulating among the Peak-stage Senior Witches in the capital.
It was said that due to the decline of Sunpeak Town, Queen Henrietta had secretly consented to Peak-stage Senior Witches competing over the rights to become its new lord.
Although there was a chance that the rumor could be false, opportunities were only given to those who grabbed it first.
Alas, the Peak-stage Senior Witch’s ambition was greater than her ability. In fact, it was too great that she lost her sense of reality and couldn’t think clearly.
Even so, she still noticed something was wrong when all the locals suddenly backed away from her out of fear.
In the next instant, a golden metal bar shot toward her with incomprehensible speed before coiling around her neck like a choker.
The Peak-stage Senior Witch wanted to break free from it immediately, but she soon realized the golden choker was incomparably sturdy.
It was a piece of Rank 5 metal!
Swoosh!
Before the Peak-stage Senior Witch could resist any further, her body was dragged by the golden choker’s strong pull.
Her body helplessly flew along with the golden choker until she entered Vaan’s clutch.
“Aeliana, someone wants to kill you. You go ahead and deal with her as you see fit,” Vaan lazily informed before hurling the Peak-stage Senior Witch toward Aeliana’s direction after he was done checking her.
“Yes, my Lord!” Aeliana answered with a sweet smile.
Shortly after, she glanced down at the Peak-stage Senior Witch bound to the ground by the golden choker wrapped around her neck.
It was like the golden choker was unbelievably heavy; no matter how much strength the Peak-stage Senior Witch used, she couldn’t raise her head.
“Goddammit! What the hell is this?! How dare you treat me like this! Do you know who I am?! Do you know who is backing me?!”
“Honestly, I don’t care,” Aeliana nonchalantly replied with a cold, indifferent look. “Since you want to kill me, even if it was just a joke, you will still have to pay with your life.”
“Do you dare to kill—!”
Splash!
Aeliana splattered the Peak-stage Senior Witch’s head with a stomp, killing her. She did not hesitate to execute the person on the spot.
At the same time, her decisiveness sent a cold chill down the spines of every newcomer witch that had intentions on Vaan.
Each day, there would always be some people who did not know their place and came courting death.
Thus, it was up to Aeliana to make an example out of them so that the others would behave.
After the other witches saw the Peak-stage Senior Witch killed in cold blood, they did not jump out to condemn Aeliana or Vaan. Instead, they kept their head low and observed the reaction of the crowd.
The ones to stick their heads out would get beheaded.
Nevertheless, given that Peak-stage Senior Witch was executed just like that, some fool within such a large gathering of people was bound to do it in their stead.
The more witty newcomers were all hoping someone would do it. But after waiting for some time, no one did.
The townspeople were too quiet. In fact, they didn’t look shocked or surprised, as if the situation was normal.
However, the realization gave them more doubts than answers.
Even if Aeliana was the Lord of Sunpeak Town, she shouldn’t have the right to act so unbridled in her territory that she could execute the elites of the kingdom as she pleased—not unless she didn’t fear the consequences, such as Queen Henrietta’s punishment.
The newcomers decided to keep a low profile and get a better grasp of Sunpeak Town’s situation. It seemed like the wisest thing to do.
‘Stay humble, and you may live longer; be arrogant, and you will die a dog’s death,’ a Peak-stage Senior Witch silently told herself after observing everything.