106. The Challenge

Chapter 106

The Challenge

The so–called Devil's Light was generated by using the ocular energy of Satan's Eye to manipulate the forces of nature.

Like elemental metahumans, they could control various supernatural elemental powers.

Elemental metahumans could typically control only one type of power.

For example, a thunder metahuman controlled electricity.

An earth metahuman controlled the ground.

A wind–controlling metahuman controlled storms.

Satan's Eye's ocular energy theoretically could manipulate any supernatural force, but it needed a catalyst.

This catalyst was the elemental essence.

Every elemental metahuman formed an elemental essence within their body once they reached Level C, which was fundamental to their power control.

Osborne's goal was to allow Satan's Eye to absorb and devour these elemental essences.

Then Satan's Eye could gain corresponding abilities.

By absorbing the essence of a thunder metahuman, the ocular energy could then control lightning.

By absorbing an earth metahuman's essence, it could manipulate the earth.

By absorbing a wind metahuman's essence…

Satan's Eye could absorb the essence of any supernatural elemental power, thereby gaining their abilities and even combining them.

So, the power controlled by. Satan's Eye was called the Devil's Light.

It was more potent than regular elemental powers.

However, absorbing elemental essences wasn't easy. Only metahumans of level C and above possessed essence, and once their essence was devoured, they would die.

Also, Satan's Eye couldn't absorb endlessly.

There was a limit to the number of essences one could devour. Some could absorb only two, while others could take in three.

Those who could absorb three essences were extremely rare.

Even the Godfather's Satan's Eye had absorbed only three elemental essences.

Osborne didn't know his limit, but to be safe, he must select the most potent essences to maximize the power of Satan's Eye.

"It's a pity that the wind–controlling metahuman named Pamela is dead. Otherwise, I could have absorbed her wind–controlling essence and gained the power to control storms."

Thinking of this, Osborne recalled another metahuman, Raymond, a thunder metahuman.

Raymond, a Class C+ metahuman, undoubtedly possessed a thunder essence, one of the most potent supernatural elements in terms of offensive capability.

The thunder elemental essence was what Osborne wanted.

"If only I could capture Raymond and absorb his thunder essence. Unfortunately, he's too good at escaping. Donna has faced him three times and never managed to catch him.

"And I don't even know where he's hiding now.

"If he tries to assassinate Clarissa again, maybe I could personally step in and capture him!"

At this thought, Osborne's eyes lit up.

With his current strength, he should be no less than a Class C+ metahuman, especially since Isa said that elemental metahumans had bodies as fragile as glass shards.

As long as he could get close, he wouldn't lose.

Moreover, he had a Class B Defensive Soft Armor, capable of withstanding five full–force strikes from any Class B or lower fighter, giving him a chance to withstand attacks and get close.

And he had an ace up his sleeve!

The Blood Cross on his chest contained a strange and vast power that allowed him to transform into a Blood Clan, doubling his strength and speed for a short time.

With that, he could easily cripple Raymond with a single punch!

"Excellent, my target is Raymond now!

"I'm going to claim his thunder essence. Now, we just need to find him. Once we catch him, we'll not only obtain the thunder element essence but also find out why The Aberrants want to kill Clarissa."

Two birds with one stone!

Osborne organized his thoughts and went to find Clarissa and Donna.

"Osborne, you want to take the offensive?"

Donna was amazed after hearing Osborne's suggestion.

Osborne nodded. "As the head of Ms. Donna Radcliffe's bodyguard, it's my duty to protect her. In my view, passive defense is always inferior. No matter how tight the defense, there will always be a flaw.

"Our defenses, even if prosperous a hundred times, are useless because a single failure is unacceptable."

He concluded. "The best defense is offense!

"So, I think the Radcliffe family must deploy all its intelligence capabilities to locate Raymond's hideout. Then, I'll lead a team to capture him alive and eliminate the threat once and for all!

"The Radcliffe family has been operating in Skyefall for centuries. With some sacrifice, finding Raymond's hideout shouldn't be a problem, right?

After Osborne finished, Donna's mouth fell open.

Osborne not only wanted to strike first but even to capture Raymond alive!

Having clashed with Raymond three times, she knew how formidable and tricky his abilities were. And Osborne thought he could capture Raymond alive!

Donna felt Osborne was way out of his depth.

"Osborne, don't you think this is too risky? I'm not going to risk my life with you on this."

Donna didn't explicitly say it was a suicide mission, but that was what she thought.

"Finding Raymond's hideout?

"Then we strike him first?

"Do we even need to capture Raymond alive?

"How could Osborne dare?

"Even I wouldn't dare!" Donna couldn't help but think.

In the previous assassination attempts, they had barely managed to fend him off by relying on their advantageous terrain, and that was at a significant cost. Taking the initiative would likely have only one outcome.

They were all wiped out!

She didn't have Raymond's knack for escaping death. She wasn't ready to die.

Osborne chuckled. "Ms. Donna Radcliffe, you won't need to lift a finger. Just help us locate Raymond, and I'll lead Bodyguard

Units Three and Four to handle the rest."

"Count me in, Osborne!"

At this moment, Barlyn suddenly said, "I think Osborne is right. The best defense is a good offense. As long as Raymond is not captured, we won't have peace, and Clarissa won't even dare to step outside.

"I'm sick of living like this, not to mention how Clarissa feels!

"The worst part is, we don't even know why The Aberrants want to kill Clarissa! Mom, I don't know what you think, but I can't accept this. I've decided to join Osborne and take the initiative."

Donna frowned. "Nonsense! You're heading to your doom! Do you have any idea how many experts Raymond has with him? Do you know how strong he is?"

You know nothing, yet you dare talk about taking the initiative. How is that any different from seeking death?"

Barlyn retorted indignantly, "Osborne and I are not weak either!"

Clarissa also frowned, her face filled with concern. "Barlyn, stop it. This time, I think Aunt Donna is right. Taking the initiative might solve the problem better, but it's too dangerous."

She added, "I don't want anything to happen to you, any of you."

After Clarissa spoke, Barlyn fell silent and looked sullenly towards Osborne.

Osborne could feel that Clarissa was genuinely worried about their safety.

Donna doubting their abilities.

He smiled and said, "Ms. Donna Radcliffe, you've faced Raymond three times. How would you rate his strength compared to yours?"

Donna didn't understand Osborne's intention but answered truthfully, "Raymond's strength is about the same as mine. We're both Class C+ metahumans, very skilled in controlling our powers. But my earth elemental powers can weaken his thunder powers, so he can't do much to me."

"Of course, I can't quite catch him either; he's too fast for me," she added.

Osborne nodded and said, "So, you're saying Raymond's as tough as you. How about Barlyn and I spar with you? If we can beat you together, will you agree to my proposal?"

Donna paused, taken aback.

Then, smirking disdainfully, she retorted, "You and Barlyn. teaming up to beat me? Osborne, you're pretty delusional!

"Though Barlyn is a Class C metahuman, and you once

defeated the Class C martial artist, Paul, making you a Class C powerhouse, do you really think two Class Cs together can beat a Class C+?

"The power of a Class C+ is far beyond a Class C!

"Even if there were five of you teaming up, you still wouldn't be my match!"

Donna's face was full of confidence, even arrogance.

But Osborne knew she was right. A Class C+ metahuman could completely crush a Class C.

However...He was no Class C.

With a faint smile, he said, "Since Ms. Donna Radcliffe is so confident, let's give it a try! It will be good to see the extent of Ms. Donna Radcliffe's abilities for myself."

Donna's expression chilled.

"Osborne, you're asking for it!"

"Bring it on!"

Osborne met Donna's gaze fearlessly.

Barlyn tugged at his arm and whispered, "Osborne, my mom's probably right. It's going to be tough for the two of us to win against her."

Clarissa spoke up with concern. "Osborne, don't be rash. Aunt Donna isn't belittling you. She's actually telling the truth. She's worried about hurting you."

Osborne offered a slight smile. "I know, but how can we know for sure we're not a match unless we try? I want to give it a shot."

Donna snorted coldly and stood up.

"Fine! Osborne, since you're overestimating yourself and challenging me, I'll give you the chance! I'll show you just how ridiculous your proposal to capture Raymond actively is!

"Let's go to the shooting range!"

With that, Donna led the way out of the villa and into the vast shooting range.

Osborne stood beside Barlyn while Donna positioned herself 328 feet opposite them.

Clarissa, accompanied by a group of guards, watched anxiously from the platform above.

Her expression was filled with worry.

"Aunt Donna, be careful not to hurt Barlyn and Osborne!" Clarissa shouted.

At Clarissa's words, Donna's face darkened. "Osborne, again? The more she says it, the more affectionate it sounds. How can I stand this?"

She glared coldly at Osborne.

"Osborne, get ready to be crushed!"

With that, she struck swiftly.