"Let's leave it at that, Saber. It seems your Master has arrived." Assassin suddenly stopped fighting. He sensed a powerful presence approaching from afar in an instant. Before he could even react, he had already seen that figure.
Like a god descending upon the world.
An aura only the strong could sense.
Lin Yan stood in the distance, watching quietly. That silent gaze alone made Assassin abandon the battle just as it was reaching its climax.
"If this continues, it will no longer be merely a duel between us. You should thank your Master. If he hadn't arrived, I doubt you would have had any chance to leave this place," Assassin said. Only then did Saber realize Lin Yan had arrived, yet she had no intention of giving up the fight.
As for why she had acted on her own, Saber planned to figure out later how to explain it to Lin Yan.
"Wait! Aren't we going to decide the victor, Assassin?!"
"If you wish to pass through this mountain gate, then come and settle it with me. No matter who it is, I will not allow anyone to pass through this door. Unfortunately, that is the extent of my duty. If you wish to return, I have no intention of stopping you. However, that bastard hiding over there is another matter. Any opponent who displeases me may not pass even in death, nor return alive."
After saying that, Assassin vanished without a trace.
"Saber?"
Saber's armor disappeared. Her body was weak, and she staggered, nearly unable to stand. Lin Yan used Flash Step to reach her and supported Saber before she could fall. Yet she remained completely still, closing her eyes in pain. Lin Yan scooped Saber into his arms and rushed home at top speed.
"Seriously, how could