While every other Influence was preparing to battle the beast and fight over the star meteoric Iron! Vince Had visited the mansion they bought secretly! Eric had told him that there was something spooky about this mansion! and indeed When he unleashed "Hyper- focus" A wave of energy was in the air, it had different shapes! These were pure clouds of soul power! and those who could not sense them would not know their benefits! It was very nourishing to the soul.

Normal people would not notice anything, But Eric just felt uncomfortable around it. Since His brother Vince had Soul immunity he somewhat gained a bit of senses towards soul power but they were rather dull!

This was extremely helpful to Vince but he had no way to use them. He could absorb it but not refine it into his own! But he knew who could! Little Amelia had this inherent ability as a half spiritual being!

he Came back to the guest lodge in The barzotti family and he sent Amelia with Cross's doppelganger to the mansion. She would benefit from it the most! Cross and Eric knew Of Amelia and the also accepted her as an adopted little sister. She too knew of Eric and Cross but this was the first time she met them. She knew that she could not divulge this to any outsider! Since Vince actually spoke to her! He opened his mouth and actually talked. This was why it left a deep impact on her and realized the importance of the matter. Cross and Eric treated her really nicely and she liked them as well but they could never replace Vince in her heart! He was still number 1

During this month, Vince's relationship with Emilia Got only worse form her point of vue. He utterly ignored her existance and she could not order him around! His only job was to ensure her life which he did. Her mother Fiona had told her that he was a valuable asset to their family and she should not treat him like others! if he leaves she'll be held responsible and told her that her that even her father had plans for him.

Fiona Invited Vince and told him:

"I Think you already know of the mine in the Primal moutain! we have gathered enough men and made an alliance with the Velasi and Teimar Families! If you any of the gangs get in your way! kill! and if those from the city lord's mansion do as well! either kill and leave no evidence behind! or find another way to get rid of them without this tracing back to us!"

Vince nodded, this was standard procedure!

"This time, Emilia will go with you but she will stay far away. Do not let her engage in the fight! She's still not prepared and only High level mages have a bigger survival chance! The Top priority is her life! second is the iron! If it comes to one of them make sure you save her! "

"As you already know, she's not a bad girl just a little bit haughty! I'll tell her to listen to you and if she disobeys and tries to fight you may strike her unconscious and bring her back!"

( author note : a little ? really Bitch!")

She turned around and left But Vince stopped her and wrote :

" If there is a chance to gain The precious metal , Can i sacrifice some soldiers?"

" Yes of course you can! That Iron is worth more than these cannon fodder! but Not you! Don't endanger your life!" she actually smiled flirtatiously at him,winked and walked with her back and butt swaying in front of him with a giggle.

" fuck! " cursed Vince in his mind

Vince was dumbstruck! He was now in deep shit! The wife of the head of the clan wanted him? What can he do? If it was a test, and he refused to succumb to his desires then he succeeded the test but this meant that she was not attractive enough and he would gain her hostility! and If it was not a test and she indeed wanted to sleep with him. Then God help him! But he was forsaken! was this it? was it starting? some God making things difficult for him? He wondered . But If he rejected her then he was also done for! The Clan head would give up the Star meteoric Iron and Focus all ressources into finding him and killing him for making him a cuckold. All roads led to a dead end.

He was now stuck in a dilemma , He quickly recovered his composure and threw this to the back of his head and focused on the mission! he'll deal with this when the time came.

City Lord's mansion:

Old man Dylan had called Carter and Cross as well as 10 first rank, 30 second rank and 70 third rank members of the special regiment! This was the fighting power for this task! 10 six star members! 30 five star and 70 four star path choosers! a force to be reckoned with!

Old man dylan was not a bit thinner! His son's death affected him but he was still mentally strong and it seemed as if it did not do much! No one knew why he roared that night as news were kept under control! And this mission was special and was not allowed to be discussed! He still had 2 other sons but they were not here but in the capital!

He looked at Cross and said with a smile :

" Cross this is gonna be a battlefield and I heard you wanted to upgrade your family's axe, so if you manage to survive, I shall give you a bit of the star meteoric Iron to empower your axe! This shall be a reward for the experience and hardships you'll go through!"

" Yes, Thank you old man Dylan!" Cross said and bowed

The others were surprised by the favoritism shown To Cross and he actually called him old man!

Dylan the turned around and said to the other members:

"As for you, the rewards are by merits! If you work hard enough and gain the advantage to this seat! I might even grant you a favor!" This motivated them greatly! a favor was the best reward! worth much more than any weapon or medecine! The then set out towards the primal mountain.

The gangs had already prepared their force and headed out as well! Eric and Aria was a duo who already set out before! they had a plan to be the one who fished in troubled waters! The fight was doomed to be a huge one! He then would sneak into the lair grab as much meteoric Iron and mettalic lotuses as he could!

All forces marched ahead! Heading towards The primal mountain to fight for their lives for something they would not get a piece of! But since they get paid they had to even though knowing they were mere pawns to be sacrificed! a worse fate awaited if they failed.

This was a fight where the three brothers would me in a battle once more but this time "against" each other!