Ren nodded, then said thoughtfully, "With Erza's awakened Dragon Bloodline, she should have woken up long ago. Since she's still unconscious, she must be fusing with those Ice Dragon's Eyes. I wonder how many surprises the awakened Erza will bring me!"
Kayle did not pay much attention to it. No matter how much Erza changed, she was still only a child.
Kayle continued, "Master... Simon asked me to help him. They have another companion named Jellal who was captured as well. He asked me to save Jellal!"
After Kayle finished speaking, Ren revealed a faintly amused smile. "That Simon really is something. I was about to look for Erza, and he came running over to tell me where she was. Now that I want to find Jellal, he brings me news of Jellal. Not bad, not bad... This kid is worth nurturing. Besides, he has a younger sister too!"
Kayle clearly did not think much of it. She merely said, "That little brat Simon has a good physique. And the way he moves carries a bit of a warrior's bearing. He has obviously trained before."
Ren nodded, thinking of Simon's younger sister—Kagura. She was an exceptionally powerful swordswoman who could crush many strong opponents with nothing but hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship. It seemed Simon and Kagura had quite a few things in common.
After pondering for a moment, Ren did not dwell on it and simply said, "Kayle... take me to Jellal."
Kayle had learned the location from Simon, and with her perception of electric waves, she could easily pinpoint it. She immediately led the way.
Before long, Ren entered a dark hall.
Many patterns were carved throughout the hall, and a dark aura seeped from every corner.
Yet within the silent hall, the faint sound of flowing water could