"Also tell leader Lewis that there are intruders here. Only he can defeat them," said the man, the other members nodded as they walked away.
The situation turned tense, not one, but 10 members of the Shadow Ruler appeared where Aaron had arrived. They aimed their attacks forward, each one a talent attack.
Aaron sent a speck of purple light above his head. With a small explosion, a purple-colored protective dome appeared in that place to protect Aaron and Aerith.
"It seems they don't recognize you. That's too bad," Aerith said, Aaron chuckling at her words.
"It's only natural for me since only a few of the Shadow Ruler members know about my identity. I was just testing their abilities," Aaron replied.
"Then what do you think?"
"They're still too weak," Aaron explained.
Not long after, a group of members from the 25th Sky Sword flew near the village where the Shadow Ruler lived.