785 Dynamic Trio
Shortly after, Hecate shifted her attention to the Dreamcatchers, asking, "I need three of you to stay back and guard Sir Vaan's safety with your life. Any volunteers?"
"Those who volunteer will be exempted from punishment when we return," Hecate stated.
Surprisingly, none of the nine Dreamcatchers were really to volunteer.
"Mistress, I'd rather return to the territory and cultivateâEr, I mean accept my punishment," Fourth Dream voiced shyly.
"Same here, Mistress. This place is not as good as home," Ninth Dream chimed as her gaze wandered around.
Although much of the area had collapsed from battles, she could see that the buildings in the distance weren't as developed or visually appealing. The same would undoubtedly apply to other things.
How could she enjoy staying in an underdeveloped world?
"I bet the food here wouldn't be great either, Mistress. I prefer to go home," the gluttonous Seventh Dream added after careful consideration.
Given the low levels of mana and backward development of magic, she concluded the Great Ratholos Empire lacked the knowledge to produce high-quality ingredients and mouth-watering food.
Staying in Pangea would be a greater punishment than enduring the frigid cold of the Blizzard Hell Prison.
Clap, clap!
Hecate casually clapped, saying, "Great, I'm glad to see three enthusiastic volunteers. Fourth Dream, Seventh Dream, and Ninth Dream â You three will stay back. The rest of you will follow me back."
"Er.... Mistress?"
"You got something to add, Fourth Dream?"
"N-No..."
Fourth Dream's shoulders drooped in defeat, knowing she couldn't go against Hecate's decision. She could only blame herself for being too eager to voice an opinion.
Seventh Dream and Ninth Dream also felt shattered after understanding they had to stay back.
"Protect Sir Vaan well and serve him like how you would serve me. He is someone I treat with the highest regard. Who knows, you might find some fortuitous opportunities following Sir Vaan during this period," Hecate left some words of consolation for the three Dreamcatchers.
It had not even been a few minutes since Fourth Dream told him they would protect him diligently in secret. He could certainly see how diligent they were.
Nevertheless, Vaan did not expose them immediately. He was fascinated with observing their divine power. The effect of invisibility wasn't just limited to their bodies but also their area.
It was an invisible barrier that also included sound insulation, preventing the noises within from escaping outside and exposing their hidden location.
However, Vaan could hear them just fine.
Fourth Dream displayed quite a rowdy and energetic demeanor in her game of cards, which was not present when she was in front of him. Her solemn elegance was just an act of formality, while this side of her seemed to be her true self in normal times.
"Double ten? Nice! Double Jack! Take that!" Fourth Dream slammed a pair of cards down and guffawed, "Muahahaha! I'm out of cards first! I don't have to take care of the first shift!"
Evidently, the trio was competing in cards to determine the order of their shift.
Vaan smiled wryly.
It wasn't an understatement when Hecate said their experience and maturity would be inferior to his.
They seemed quite playful despite being exalted Late-stage Rank 6 Divine Beings.
Hecate had certainly left quite the dynamic trio to him. Vaan wondered if the other Dreamcatchers also had such peculiar personalities.
'I guess I'll tease them a bit now,' Vaan thought with amusement.
"Aiyo, Lady Hecate left three powerful divine bodyguards to protect me, but they disappeared so quickly. Why do I feel like they ran off somewhere to play cards?" Vaan seemingly mumbled to himself.
However, the dynamic trio immediately froze in the middle of their heated card game.
Shortly after, Fourth Dream emerged from her invisibility state and coughed awkwardly, "Ahem, that's a serious accusation you have there. Please don't question my professional ethics."
"Oh," Vaan uttered nonchalantly before saying, "I'm just casually spewing nonsense, Lady Fourth Dream. No need to take it seriously."
Fourth Dream didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his comment.
Why was his casual nonsense so darn accurate?