Chapter 49. Chase Jacob Away

His severe injury had significantly impacted his ability to use his powers for consecutive days. Could he retreat as Jacob suggested? Seeing Lancelot’s reckless action, Jacob jumped forward, erecting a metal wall to block the incoming bullets. Hubert’s eyes widened.

He had never seen Jacob’s ability before. Had Jacob lied to him all this time? From his identity to his abilities, Jacob had no choice but to activate his power to the maximum due to Lancelot’s energy-filled bullets.

"It’s a high-level tier-four ability!"

As if there could be an even more powerful force, Jacob was on the brink of stepping up to the peak of the fourth rank. His progression over time had been steady and regular, indicating that he must have used something to suppress the dispersion of his extraordinary energy, thereby making it easier to hide his identity.

"Jacob…" Hubert softly called out, unsure why his voice carried such an earnest longing.

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