Book 8, The Ten Thousand Kilometer Journey – Chapter 35, The Profound Truths of the Earth

The night was as cold as water.

The cold wind of the deep night blew drearily. The squad that had belonged to Stehle had been wiped out earlier. Now, only Stehle remained.

Linley’s side had Linley, Bebe, Haeru, Zassler, and the five Barker brothers.

The opponent’s side had only Stehle.

But without question, right now Linley’s side was in the weaker position. Even fleeing would be very difficult.

“The Supergravity Field’s effects are ground-based. The farther from the ground is, the less its influence is.” Linley knew very well that once a Saint-level combatant were to fly several dozen meters above the ground, they probably wouldn’t feel the gravitational field at all.

Right now, Stehle was hovering roughly ten or so meters above the ground.

“Even if he is impacted by the gravitational effect, at most it would be around two times normal gravity.” As fast as lightning, Linley considered their options and how they could stay alive.

Zassler said in a low voice, “Linley, Saint-level combatants can fly, but much like flying magical beasts, although they can fly very fast at high speeds, their turning speeds and aerial agility is only perhaps one or two times faster than combatants of the ninth rank.

This reasoning was very simple.

Just like when humans ran at top speed. They would be able to...