Chapter 130: Chapter 128: Paths

"Not enough"

She sighed before returning to her seat.

Her growth in recent times had come to a halt as no matter how much she converted life force to nether, she couldn't break past the wall that obstructed her. It didn't help matters that she was the only nether practitioner she knew.

She tried, searched records, used the connections of her new partner and explored ancient ruins and dungeons in the quest to find an answer but nothing came up, almost driving her into despair.

She was a trailblazer walking a lonely path, there was no one to guide her, to stop her from making mistakes nor was there someone behind her to support her and help her back up when she stumbled.

All she had to aid her were the artifact she had gotten from her grandma's place, a system that was more of a decoration than an actual help and ...

Gatsuga turned to face the scythe wielding figure with a sad smile on her face.