Kent left the auction house and immediately entered a restaurant to book a private room.
He could already sense people following him, and since he had no plans of fighting just yet, he entered the tower right away.
The moment he entered, he connected to Saintess Selene's mansion inside the sect and appeared there.
The tower places markers everywhere he enters or exits, so this was like quick travel for him. The moment he appeared inside the mansion, he sat down and activated the Astra Projection skill.
His soul and consciousness left his body and flew toward the sect master's mansion. When he arrived, it was the same as before—deserted and quiet.
He quickly made his way into the underground cave and sped toward the two cages. He had already been there, so he knew the way.
He made sure he was in bat form. A few seconds after entering the cave, he landed on a wall a few meters from the two cages.
He looked at the ladies meditating, and a smile appeared in his mind.
The last time he was there, Zaila was on the floor of the cage, crying. That sight had worried him, but now, it seemed Nara had found a way to tell her they would be free soon.
Kent waited for a few minutes and then chose to talk to her.
[Hello there, Nara. It's me again.] Kent's voice entered her mind, causing the lady to open her eyes and look toward the bat that flapped its wings as if it were waving at her.
⟪So, of all the animals in the world, you chose to be a bat. You know I hate bats, right?⟫ A smirk appeared on her face, showing how happy she was to hear Kent's voice in her head again.
[You're not wrong about that. I also hate bats. In fact, I recently fought and nearly died against some idiots who cultivate bats. But this is convenient to blend in] Kent answered.
⟪It wouldn't happen to be Evil Bat, would it?⟫ Nara asked.
[Do you know him or something?] Kent, who knew he was about to get some juicy gossip, asked.
⟪He tried to kill me with his bats years ago. Of course, he ran with his tail between his legs. I wonder what he's up to these days.⟫ Nara looked happy, recalling the good old days.
She and Evil Bat clashed in a battle that lasted for 45 minutes, and through it all, Evil Bat was beaten black and blue despite putting up a good fight.
[He is a sovereign now, but as to whether he is doing good—well, he's fucked for life, so be happy knowing that.]
⟪At least he's still alive. The moment I recover my strength and cultivation base, I will kill him.
Had it not been for the battle between him and me, the sect master wouldn't have realized I had a strand of sword will.
If only I had hidden it well enough, he wouldn't have come after me when he did. So, aside from killing the sect master, I will kill that idiot too.⟫
Kent was shocked to hear she had a strand of sword will. However, instead of asking, he chose to wait until after she was free to get into it.
[Then take solace in knowing that after your rescue, I plan on destroying the entire Evil Sect. You can join in on that raid.]
⟪I will,⟫ she said with a smile.
⟪By the way, how is my baby sister? Has she fallen for you already?⟫ Nara asked, already knowing that Kent was interested in her from the way he talked about her the last time he was there.
[Oh, she's fallen alright. She even danced for me, and I have to say, she's really good with her hips and ass.]
A smile appeared on Nara's face, but it vanished the next second. She didn't want anyone to suspect she was talking to someone.
⟪Mara is indeed good with her ass. I can already see her making your other women jealous,⟫ Nara said, smiling again.
She just couldn't help herself.
Perhaps Kent shouldn't have told her about all his amazing wives, who are supportive of each other but also competitive in their own way.
[They're jealous, alright, but there's nothing they can do about it. However, aside from Mara dancing for me, I also learned you were her teacher. Care to bust a few moves after your rescue?]
This time, Nara covered her face as a blush appeared on her cheeks.
⟪That brat! She even snitched on me when she knew I hated dancing. I'll be sure to discipline her when I'm out of here.⟫
Kent didn't dive into it much. He is a bat, so expressions to him are just moving his head. But hearing she planned on disciplining her, he would certainly look forward to that.
[You do that. However, I came to inform you that in five days' time, you and the lady beside you will be free. I've already put measures in place; it's just a few finishing touches left.]
⟪Okay. Just take your time so you don't fall into any traps the sect master has set. I've studied him and can tell he's a very careful individual.⟫
[I'll be careful. Just be ready, and find a way to tell the lady too. I can tell she's not as composed as you are, so talking to her might raise suspicion.]
⟪I'll let her know. Also, take it easy with Mara, okay? She's very fragile.⟫
[Don't worry. I haven't dived in yet—we're still testing the waters.] Kent would have probably exploded into laughter if he were in his human form.
The lady closed her eyes and covered her face. The brat just doesn't hold back.
⟪I'll hear all about it when I'm out of this place, then.⟫
[Be sure to plan that well because you'll have years to spend with her and everyone in my life. Just wait a few more days.]
⟪Thank you, Kent. I'll be sure to pay you back when I'm free.⟫
[Just a dance or two will be enough.]
⟪Then I'll do well to entertain you for as long as I'm alive and well.⟫
[It's a promise, then.]
Kent spent a few more minutes chatting about other things before flying away. He returned to his body and then reached out to Alina, who was with Lady Lani.
They were both in the Gate Master Mara's residence, waiting for his arrival. He left to have a word with them before challenging the Sword Bridge again.
This time, he planned on winning.