NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 848 Her Fault, Not Yours
Villain Ch 848. Her Fault, Not Yours
Zoe frowned, her face scrunching in thought. "So she plans to take over the gym? Like, fill it with her spies?" she concluded, her tone incredulous.
"Maybe," Shea stated with a shrug, her expression neutral.
They were silent for a moment, all eyes turning to Allen. Concern etched across their faces, they waited for his reaction. Allen met their gazes, his own expression thoughtful but calm. "Well, the Goldborne mansion has a private gym, so I guess it won't be a problem if I don't go there again.
But I still have to meet Gerry to tell him a few things," he said in a relaxed voice, though there was a hint of melancholy in his words. "But I think I'm gonna miss him. We've always worked out together since day one," Allen added with a huff.
Larissa put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "So you won't miss me?" she asked in a teasing tone, trying to lighten the mood.
Allen smiled faintly. "We can still meet at my mansion," he reminded her. "But Gerry…" Allen shook his head from side to side. "The only place he could relax is the gym. Maybe I can go out to eat with him after the gym once in a while."
The group could sense the underlying sadness in Allen's words. Gerry had a friend who had pulled him out of a dark place. Two years ago, when Allen was struggling with depression, it was Gerry who had taken him to the gym, helping him find a way to cope and rebuild his strength.
The bond they had formed through those shared workouts was strong, and the thought of leaving that behind weighed heavily on Allen.
"Gerry's the one who got you into the gym, right?" Jane asked, her voice soft with understanding.
Allen nodded. "Yeah, he did. He helped me when I needed it the most. He's a good friend and a great gym partner. It's hard to think about just leaving that behind."
Zoe sighed, her earlier frustration melting into sympathy. "I get it. It's not easy to let go of something that's been such a big part of your life."
Bella, her fox ears twitching with empathy, added, "And especially someone who's been there for you. It's understandable that you'd feel torn about it."
Suddenly, a tremor shook the ground beneath their feet, interrupting the conversation. Allen and his team instinctively shifted into defensive stances, eyes scanning the dense foliage for the source. The tremors grew stronger, and from the depths of the forest, another colossal figure emerged.
This time, it was another mutant turtle, but unlike the icy one they had just defeated, this one was wreathed in flames.
Standing at a towering fifteen meters tall, the fire-elemental turtle was an awe-inspiring sight. Its enormous shell resembled a small volcano, fissures glowing with molten lava ready to erupt. Thick, dark smoke billowed from these cracks, filling the air with the acrid smell of sulfur and charred earth.
The heat radiating from its body distorted the air around it, creating a shimmering, oppressive aura.
With a deafening roar, the turtle announced its presence. The sound was a deep, guttural bellow that echoed through the forest, shaking loose leaves and startling the wildlife. Flames licked at the edges of its mouth, and its eyes glowed a fiery red, reflecting the destructive power contained within its massive form.
Mutant Fire Turtle <Level 112>
Allen and his companions turned simultaneously to face the new threat, their expressions collectively darkening with annoyance. The fiery mutant turtle stood imposingly, its molten eyes surveying them with a menacing glare. It was as if their looks were saying, "Seriously? Why do you have to show up when we're having fun?"
"Another one," Allen muttered, eyes narrowing as he assessed the new threat.
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Zoe stepped forward, her face set in determination. "I got this," she declared, her voice cutting through the tension.
The mutant turtle roared, dropping onto all fours. The volcano on its back began to rumble ominously, cracks of lava visible as it prepared to launch its attack. Without warning, the volcano erupted, shooting streams of molten lava high into the air. The searing hot liquid arced down towards them, threatening to engulf everything in its path.
Zoe's back rippled as her writhing tentacles emerged, each one glowing with an eerie light. She muttered a single word under her breath, her eyes narrowing in concentration. "Tsunami."
The reaction from her teammates was immediate. Bella's fox ears twitched in agitation, and she furrowed her brow. "Here?! Seriously?!" she complained, glancing around at the surrounding forest, still recovering from the earlier battle.
Alice's reaction was even more dramatic. She whined, her voice a mix of disbelief and exasperation. "Why do you have to use your ultimate skill here?!"
Water poured out of nowhere, a massive torrent that rapidly filled the area. The sudden deluge was enough to make the girls leap into action. Vivian, Larissa, and Shea opened their wings and took to the sky, their feathers catching the light as they ascended. Bella cast a wind spell that lifted her effortlessly into the air. Alice, with a flick of her wrist, mounted her broom and soared upwards.
Jane summoned a huge skeleton hand from the ground. It emerged with a creaking groan, scooping her up and lifting her high above the rising waters. Meanwhile, Allen transformed into a dark aura, his body dissolving into shadows before reappearing in the middle of the air with his wings spread wide, dark and imposing.
From their vantage points, they watched as the torrent of water, summoned by Zoe's skill, rushed fiercely towards the mutant turtle. The water crashed against the monster with a forceful impact, enveloping it completely. The turtle's roar was muffled as it was submerged, its fiery form struggling against the overwhelming tide.
As the water continued to rise and churn below, the group took the opportunity to continue their conversation, floating mid-air. The urgency of their situation did not deter them from addressing the pressing matters at hand.
"Okay, let's get back to the topic," Larissa said, her voice carrying over the roar of the water below.
Jane turned to Allen, her expression thoughtful yet firm. "You know, I don't get it. It's Sophia's fault but why should you give in? It was your gym before she came," she stated, her voice filled with a mix of confusion and frustration.