Walking around the forest hopelessly in search of Ellis's crew, the straw bandits while frustrated by the fact that they could not locate their target and leaving the forest won't be easy also. While walking around the forest, the sun began to set while fog began to rise and cover the whole place making it difficult for people to see what's ahead of them.

" First was the problem of catching that good for nothing young master of the Gibson clan and leaving this place now there is fog all over the place" complain straw bandit #3.

" Yeah, I'm even tire of searching for those guys like some kind of nanny" straw bandit #1 also complains.

" They better pray hard that we don't run into them. Cause if we do killing them all won't be able to alleviate my mood" said straw bandit #4.

" Leader while ain't you saying anything," asked straw bandit #1 seeing that their leader has been quiet throughout the hunt.

" Am trying to think of a way to track down our target" replied the leader.

" So does the leader know of a way for us to track them down asked straw bandit #4.

" There is but the only downside of it is, it will reduce our battle strength" replied the leader while shaking his head.

" Let's hear it first before thinking about the risk," said straw bandit #2.

" You all know that the reason we were unable to track them down until now was due to the fact that we are saving our energy," said the leader.

The whole members are seen to be aware of what their leader was talking about, and they were thinking about the same thing.

" Leader they are no need to think about it, we also have the said thought, but the problem is who is willing to take the risk," said straw bandit with a question that got the whole member to shot up.

Seeing that no one wants to take the risk and leave themselves vulnerable to any attack, an idea suddenly hit the leader, and he could help but to suggest.

" How about we play a little game and the loser will be tasked with the responsibility of searching for them including me".

When the bandit heard what the leader suggested they help themselves but to charge at their leader in anticipation.

" Leader what game should we play then," asked straw bandit #3

" What else other than to roll a die, the lowest number of losses" replied the leader while taking out two dice.

Creating space for the leader to roll the dice, they waited for the lead to toss the dice before taking a turn and eventually straw bandit #1

Taking the lead, straw bandit #1 began to search via his spiritual senses. Meanwhile, Ellis and his group were busy looking for a way out of the forest.

" Hey, the system is there a way you can locate an exit out of the forest," Ray asked the system while following Ellis from behind.

*ding*

" Turn to the east and after taking 50 steps, then turn north. Then you will be able to walk out of the forest".

" So simple, why do I forget about my lovely cheat all this time while wandering around the forest.

After getting help from the system, Ray could on Kate and Maria and told them about his idea which they decided to follow since they do not have any themselves, and it didn't take long before they arrived at a new part of the forest where the fog is not that dense.

" It works, why didn't you say anything the whole time," asked Ellis in joy.

" That's because I wasn't too sure myself" replied Ray.

But before they could rejoice, they heard a noise coming not too far from them. Turning around, they saw the straw bandit standing not too far while removing their sword from their blades.

" We have been found, run now" yelled Maria while taking her sword out and started running while holding Ellis.

" Hahaha, where do you think you are going" asked the leader of the straw while a laugh before giving the order men attack".

After receiving the order from their leader, straw bandit #4 charged ahead of them, blocking Maria escaped route.

Seeing that their way out has been hindered, she tossed Ellis to the side and brandish her sword sending a slash at straw bandit #4, but he easily nullifies the attack before sending a kick at her.

Moving to the side to avoid the kick, Maria was just about to send another attack at straw bandit #4, but that was when a punch that was pack with power was thrown at her. Unable to avoid the attack Maria was sent flying backward while throwing up a mouthful of blood.

" Maria" yelled Ray when he saw her struggling to get up and ran to her to protect her.

" Get out of the way Ray, there is no way you will be able to fight about them," said Maria while getting up from the ground and warping the blood off the edges of her mouth.

" But you are not in a good condition to fight" replied Ray.

While they were arguing, Kate came to join them while standing in front of Ellis. Taking a closer look at her, there was blood flowing from our shoulder to her sword handle before dripping on the ground.

" Kate you are also injured" asked Ray while looking at Kate in shock.

" It's just a scratch" replied Kate while looking at the enemy ahead of them.

" There are too many of them, I think we have no choice but to use that technique," said Maria with her eyes lock on straw bandit #4.

" What technique are you talking about," asked Ellis seeing how serious his maid is.

" The technique to temporarily raise our cultivation to another level" replied Kate straight ahead.

" What are you nut, don't you know forcing your cultivation will only cost you your life," said Ellis in anger.

" At least you will be able to leave this place safely" replied Maria.

" There is no way I am letting you two sacrificing your life just to guarantee my safety," said Ellis while crying.

" That's because you won't" replied Kate before knocking Ellis unconscious and handed him to Ray before saying.

" Please take care of young master in our absence ".

Holding Ellis in his hand, Ray hesitated for a moment before placing Ellis on his shoulder and dash out of the area. Seeing that the target was being carried away the captain was just about to attack, but before he could a spiritual attack was sent at him which struck him on his shoulder making him fall back a little.

Seeing that the leader of the bandit was being delayed, Ray ran into the forest while following the instruction the system gave him.

Seeing that their target has escaped once again, the straw bandit was just about to give chase, but that was when they felt the spiritual energy going on a rampage. Turning around to see what might be the cause, they saw the two ladies channeling the spiritual energy around them while their cultivation continues to increase.

The gang felt cold running down their spine, knowing that the ladies are trying to pull something off. The leader suddenly yelled for his men to run for their life, but before they could run far from Kate and Maria they suddenly heard a roar.

" SUNSET RAY BLAST" and a powerful explosion was heard and the bandit were blown away with Kate and Maria breathing their last breath.