My Yandere Wives are Transcendents-Chapter 336: New Friends...?

"Damn it!!"

"Hurry up and destroy those fucking bones!!"

"I am really trying my best!!"

Asher Eli, Pearl Harper, and Arlyne O carefully peeked outside from the cave, observing a few people dressed in armour engaged in a fierce battle against the Thunderbonii.

"Should we help them?" Arlyne asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

"Let's wait until they need our help," Pearl suggested, her tone contemplative as she weighed their options.

"..." Eli simply nodded, his mind calculating the best course of action. Though part of him wanted to retreat back into the safety of the cave and continue to annoy Arlyne more, the sudden appearance of unexpected visitors presented a new.... Hope?

"Come on, David, what are you doing!!" A black-haired middle-aged man shouted, frustration evident in his voice as he wielded a heavy hammer against the onslaught of monsters.

"I-I am sorry, John, I need a little more time!!" Another man, named David, called back, struggling to cast a spell with his staff.

"Tsk, Hurry up!!" John clicked his tongue in annoyance, his eyes scanning their surroundings for any sign of danger. He then turned to their other companion, Lia, and barked orders, "Lia, I want you to create a barrier around us!!"

"Okay!" A White-haired beautiful woman, named Lia nodded determinedly, swiftly drawing a magic circle around her feet and casting the spell.

/Barrier/

A shimmering, protective barrier enveloped Lia and her companions, shielding them from the relentless assault of the skeletal monsters.

However,

'Crack, Crack'

Their respite was short-lived as the barrier began to crack under the relentless onslaught of the skeletons, causing Lia's expression to shift from determination to terror.

The skeletons covered them like a looming doom, crawling over the barrier with relentless determination.

Lia's expression morphed from determination to terror as she watched the barrier crack under the pressure, while John continued to shout at David to cast a spell and reinforce their defenses.

"Eli?" Pearl glanced at Eli.

Eli met her gaze, understanding the silent question in her eyes. He knew she was asking whether they should intervene and assist the struggling group.

Of course, under different circumstances, he might have been tempted to ignore their plight, but he couldn't ignore the opportunity to get useful information.

He was willing to intervene.... even if it meant aiding only ONE person.

Before they could act, however, a sudden change occurred.

/Mind unravel/

In an instant, the skeletons ceased their relentless assault, collapsing lifelessly to the ground like discarded puppets.

Lia, David, and John breathed a collective sigh of relief as the threat dissipated. With the danger averted, they set about collecting the equipment left behind by the fallen skeletons, their chatter filled with a mixture of gratitude and disbelief at their narrow escape.

It was then, amidst the aftermath of the battle, that a voice broke through the tension.

"Hello sir!"

Startled, everyone tensed, instinctively shifting into defensive positions as they warily regarded the newcomer..... Auburn-haired man, Asher Eli.

"Who are you?" John demanded, his voice laced with suspicion as he stepped forward, taking the lead as the team's leader.

Eli met John's gaze with a respectful smile, his demeanour calm and composed despite the tense atmosphere.

"It's not polite to inquire about someone's name without introducing yourself first, sir," Eli replied politely, his smile unwavering.

John's frown deepened as he scrutinized Eli, sensing no trace of mana about him. It became evident to John that Eli was just a mortal.

Stepping forward, John confronted Eli, his imposing figure looming over the taller man.

"Who are you?" he repeated, applying pressure to assert his authority.

Undeterred, Eli simply smiled and reached out to pat John's shoulder.

"AAARRRRRRHHHH!!"

John's scream of pain echoed through the air as he felt his shoulder dislocate under Eli's touch.

Alerted by the sudden outburst, Lia and David swiftly assumed defensive stances, their weapons at the ready.

Eli withdrew his hand, maintaining his calm demeanour as he delivered his response,

"Give respect, take respect," he stated calmly, backing away slightly as he observed the group's reactions.

As Lia and David rushed to John's aid, Eli took the opportunity to assess the team before him.

John appeared to be the frontline fighter, while David seemed to be a mage, and Lia likely fulfilled the role of healer.

Though not an exceptionally strong group, they seemed to form a well-balanced team.

'Who is he?' Their thoughts echoed in unison as they worriedly looked at Eli, unsure of his intentions.

After healing John's shoulder, David cautiously approached Eli, "My name is David. Whom might you be, sir?" Your next journey awaits at novelbuddy.com

Eli smiled warmly in response, "Ah, that's what I was talking about. My name is Asher Eli, Mr. David," he replied, extending his hand for a handshake.

David hesitated for a moment before reluctantly accepting Eli's handshake.

"Mr. Asher Eli, what do you want from us?" John inquired, a hint of respect in his tone.

"Just a few pieces of information I need," Eli replied casually, motioning for Pearl and Arlyne to join him.

As the two beautiful women approached, both David and John couldn't help but gulp nervously, their tired throats betraying their apprehension.

Observing Eli's lean body, David and John quickly realized that this handsome man was sucked by those two beautiful women. They exchanged knowing glances.... not knowing it was far from the truth.

Meanwhile, Lia couldn't help but snort at the two men's reactions, finding their unease amusing. She turned her gaze towards Eli, her eyes shimmering with a hint of fascination as if she too were drawn in by his charm.

"Could you guys tell us where we are?" Arlyne's voice cut through the tension, her eyes fixed in a glare directed at Eli.

Arlyne shot Eli a disapproving glance. He was supposed to be friendly with them, not antagonize them. Now, with his nonchalant attitude, Arlyne and Pearl weren't sure whether David and John would tell the truth or provide some other evasive response.

Arlyne glared at Eli before addressing David and John with a serious tone, "Could you guys tell us where we are?" she asked, her frustration evident in her expression.

Eli, instead of being cooperative, shrugged his shoulders with a carefree attitude, much to Arlyne and Pearl's dismay.

David, sensing the tension, nervously cleared his throat before responding, "W-We were in the dungeon."

"..."

"..."

Both Arlyne and Pearl blankly stared at David, their expressions silently conveying, 'Yeah, we already knew that!'

'Thud'

"Ouch!"

John hit David's head in frustration, prompting him to provide more useful information, "W-We are in the 'S' Rank dungeon called Dead Boltborne."

Pearl frowned upon hearing the name, immediately reaching for her documents to see if there was any relevant information.

"Where is that?" Eli interjected, keen to understand their precise location.

"..." John hesitated, but when he saw Eli taking a step, he reluctantly divulged, "The dungeon is located in Theos Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Eli's suspicions were confirmed. The involvement of both the Dawn Kingdom and Theos Kingdom in this matter became clear to him.

Arlyne's expression shifted from surprise to resignation as she processed this information. She had hoped that Theos Kingdom wasn't involved in their predicament, but it seemed that reality was often disappointing.

"Eli," Pearl's voice cut through the awkward atmosphere, her tone serious as she tapped Eli's shoulder.

Eli nodded in understanding. With a gentle smile, he invited them to join them back at their cave.

"Well..." Though initially sceptical, the trio reluctantly agreed, unable to shake off the unsettling feeling that Eli's smile seemed to conceal something deeper.

They reluctantly agreed...

However,

Leading them back to the cave, Eli unknowingly led a tiger to its den.... unaware of the consequences his actions might bring.