Seige preparations

And as if predicting the future, after going deep into the forest that morning, Victoria asked a rather glaring and bold question.

"Oh yeah, old man Wilson, I've been meaning to ask: Why is a level 9 slayer out here hunting beasts? Is it like a hobby or something?" Victoria's words were sharp and direct, cutting into his veins and sending shock through him.

She could see his power level? He knew this was a bad idea!

Guilliman was one thing; the kid was talented and perceptive. However, he was from a lowly background and knew nothing about the myriad ways of the nobles that allowed them to hide their power. His power, in particular, was extremely potent and directly linked to his aspect. But Victoria had seen through it.

He wasn't surprised, though; she came from a mysterious, roving noble family. Her family was one of the few families in the shelter that even the Aaron family knew nothing of—their capabilities and aspects were a blur.