*Warning: the content below might not be suitable for children under the age of 13. If you're under this age, please read with caution. (Contain: physiological debate with sensitive topic)*
It was just one word, but it had caused pain for so many people in such a short period of time. Because the difference between people were nothing more than the difference in their talents.
At least, right now, it is like that.
Even if the word resources and opportunity were also important, but without enough talent, they would not be able to rise quickly during this period of time.
Victoria knew that time is limited.
Once the society has been established and so on, there would not be any other chance for her to rise.
She wanted to stand on the top.
But the paths seemed to be close for her.
And once again, Victoria could only watch as Amelia rise up. With her brother training her personally and the resources as the young miss of the Jones Family, it was impossible for Amelia to stay at low level for a long time.
Victoria was already starting to get crazy with jealousy and then she found out that Sophia, who used to be a playful young miss like her, was also given an opportunity to become a beast master. Through the contract, Sophia would become stronger and stronger.
Well, this one was still more acceptable because Victoria knew Ruby's talent and didn't have much contact with the other party.
Besides, Ruby was really diligent in studying and it seemed to be the reward for her hard work.
But what made her unacceptable was that Amelia and Sophia's improvement seemed to be given to them with golden spoon.
While she was being dragged down by her family members, these two people were able to go ahead from other people.
She hated it so much that she really wanted to destroy everything.
And when her negative emotions were at the peak, Victoria found out that there was a shortcut that she could take. A shortcut that would allow her to reach the peak without the need to follow the conventional methods.
And this shortcut would allow her to become much more powerful than before.
Even if the shortcut required her to pay with her heart and all… Victoria felt that it was good. Because for her, those b*stards were not worthy to be called family members and she herself never treated them as one.
They didn't even care for her and only care for what benefit she could bring to her family.
What a good family they were.
"And what are you going to use all of your power for?" Amelia asked as she looked at Victoria in front of her. "To be feared, to be famous, so that you can have everything for yourself?"
"You're so…" Amelia didn't know what word could be used to describe Victoria in front of her better. She took a deep breath and then swung her sword once more.
The two people clashed once more, the mana fluctuation destroyed the environment around them.
Even in the dark night, the noise made it impossible for others to ignore this battle. There were some people who looked in this direction but didn't dare to come and the magicians were also making a move.
Victoria snorted. "As expected, I hated you."
"You're my cousin and my friend!"
"Yes, we were friends, our paths intersected for a while. But now, to achieve my goal, all of you have to die!"
With that, Victoria gathered her magic once more and slammed forward.
The guest house was destroyed and Kaze quickly picked up Sophia who was staying behind to get out.
Since Victoria was aiming for Amelia, Sophia was reduced to be the background board. She didn't have much chance to interfere aside from the two order to Akira to launch a lightning strike.
After that, it was no more.
"Damn it, they're so powerful…" Sophia looked at the scene and felt at loss.
Back then when Victoria suddenly attacked Amelia, she was also there. At that time, Sophia had already seen that Victoria was getting more powerful.
But it was not to the point where she could not do anything.
She looked at her three pets and suddenly understood something.
A beast master who was weak could only hold back his or her magic beasts. They could not fight to the fullest because their magic beasts would have to worry about her at all times.
This made it difficult for them to focus on the battle.
Normally, it would be enough for Melly to protect her and there was also her brother around.
Sophia understood that she's still very weak.
And as the weakest in the group, her magic beasts had to sacrifice more time to protect her.
Besides, without her order, the magic beasts would not move well and could only based on their instinct. The cooperation between the magic beasts were also another problem.
She had to become stronger.
But Sophia knew her talent very well…
'I can only ask for a defensive formation from Riya…'
Sophia smiled bitterly.
But she didn't care that she has to use this kind of trick. If necessary, she could exchange some things from her family to get defensive formation from Riya.
Only in this way would it be fair.
From inside, Victoria looked at Amelia in front of her and sneered. "Ordinary path will never bring you far… I hate you, Amelia."
Amelia trembled at Victoria's words and gritted her teeth. "It's your crooked path that will never end well! You're sacrificing your lifespan for the sake of your current power!"
Victoria thought about it and then sneered. "Who cares. Now, die!"
Mana surged once more and blood red water came out, smashing towards Amelia