Is It Too Late to Leave the Chat Group? Book 05 Chapter 040: Taking Advantage of Schicksal

Although Chen Heng’s Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array was formidable, characters with large-scale area-of-effect capabilities were often lacking in close combat skills. Cecilia was confident in herself; furthermore, she had not put away her Black Abyss White Flower.

“Do you realize that a simple application of gravity can destroy your Schicksal headquarters, a massive floating island cluster over the Mediterranean?” Chen Heng taunted. “I happen to possess the ability to control gravity. Would you like me to check for any issues?”

Cecilia narrowed her eyes slightly at this. “Mister Chen Heng, can I take this as you threatening Schicksal?”

“Absolutely. After all, I abhor Schicksal. Also, don’t think of using your Black Abyss White Flower in close combat with me. I’m not inexperienced in the art of swordsmanship,” Chen Heng retorted. Close combat? He was confident that he would not lose to anyone in close combat in this world, except perhaps Immortal Fu Hua.

As for why he had reservations about Fu Hua, it wasn’t that he was afraid. He simply didn’t know the extent of Fu Hua’s abilities. She had been alive for several millennia, and even if her strength had declined over time, he should not underestimate her. Who knew how strong her abilities would be after her ability second awakening?

“What do you propose, Mr. Chen Heng?” Cecilia asked after a few moments of silent confrontation. She hesitated to engage him because she was unsure of his true abilities.

Before she came, Otto, the Overseer of Schicksal, had advised her not to engage Chen Heng in combat unless she was absolutely certain of victory. While she didn’t know why Otto was so wary of Chen Heng, she trusted he had a good reason since she did not think he was a fool.

“Miss Cecilia,” Chen Heng began. “I am a researcher, and I’m currently researching some weapons, so I need some materials. Could Schicksal possibly sponsor them?”

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Chen Heng’s response. Schicksal was never short of materials. After al

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