"You've got some nerve…. " Grisha bit her tongue out of pure rage,Hearing Agenor's threat, the White Leader's visage morphed into a hideous monstrosity. His eyes became colorless. Not just him, but every hunter in the massive crowd, drew out their swords.Agenor's threat to the four clans was both unsettling and hilarious at the same time. Colt was already up against the guardian giant. Falco and Rain were rendered immobile, leaving only four of them. No matter what angle they saw it, Agenor was on the losing side.If Agenor refused to back down, the four of them would be up against 150 hunters. Not only that, but the angel was no pushover either. Colt couldn't keep her engaged forever. His threat was nothing but a hilarious joke.However, despite having all kinds of odds against him. Agenor's gleaming eyes hinted at how serious he was. He was endangering not only his own life but also the lives of his comrades by being rash. This was just insane. Only a madman would do such a thing
"Cadet Gryffon! Quit acting like an idiot!" Grisha came forward this time and said, "You shouldn't piss someone who is way above you in the hierarchy. By now you should know that better than anyone else…" "Lieutenant, don't you and your clan ever get tired of acting like street thugs? Is that how all clans are functioning right now? Threatening, hijacking and mooching off over others' effort?"~Sigh"Don't play wise ass with me, Gryffon. If anything we are doing you guys a favor by taking over.""Favor! You've gotta be kidding me…""Nobody is happy about that little trick you pulled… so yes. We are indeed doing you a favor by letting you all leave with your limbs intact. Besides, your party doesn't have enough people. That guardian is far stronger than what you guys can handle alone. Let us handle her.""Thanks for the input but we'll manage… "The next moment, White clan's party leader came forward. His eyes turned green and the armor appeared. "Alright, I've had enough of this. I
"No trespassing." Agenor pulled out his broad sword from his back and bellowed, "for the next 10 minutes… the crater's off limits."His body and spirit were wrapped by an dominant rhythm of imminent doom. Agenor's body released a burning chaotic curse out in the open. Everyone understood what this meant. A berserk skill."Argh, crap!" Grisha mumbled under her breath before yelling, "All those who are not heart seekers… BACK OFF!"Several horrendous outbursts erupted from the site soon after. The scream of somebody being whipped, crushed, or pounded into the ground accompanied every single outburst. The remaining clan members who were the closest to him were shoved to the ground before they even had a chance to gasp.Agenor's—clocked under a darkest shade of pure entropy—moved all over the area like a living breathing chaos. Under the effects of berserk skill, his resistance to physical pain and his appetite for carnage had reached a point of no return. He started wreaking havoc all o
Creed nodded and bent on his knees to pull the last two energy bars in his pocket over his shins. He tried up the knot on his boot and said,"Alright!" He got up and extended his arm, "But first…I need an Armor!"[ A stray soul-armas signature appeared ] [ Gained Soul-Armas: Weeing Edge (Grade: Weapon) ][ A stray soul-armas signature appeared ] [ Gained Soul-Armas: Mist Core (Grade: Armor) ]Creed heard a familiar notification inside his head. A long blade drifted within his mind palace along with a crimson armor that grew around his body out of thin air. He turned toward Nakiya and nodded,"Thank You! I will return them to you as soon as I'm done…!""Just a spare… don't worry too much!" Nakiya replied with a sullen dejected smirk, "Besides, it seems I won't be needing them anyway!""Sis, I wish I could have included you as well… '' Creed looked at her with sullen eyes to give her an explanation, "but that's just beyond my capabilities… I'm sorry that I have to cut you and instruct
"NO! Stay back…" Instead of Rain, Creed yelled with sharo glint in his eyes, "I'm almost there…"Colt didn't take his eyes off the ongoing onslaught. He was sitting on the ground while learning against his lance dug into the ground. He kept observing the Creed as he took on the Angel assault. Colt mumbled under his breath, 'Almost… where?'Colt didn't take his eyes off the ongoing onslaught. He was sitting on the ground while learning against his lance dug into the ground. He kept observing the Creed as he took on the Angel assault.He mumbled under his breath, 'Almost… where?'His armor was shredded and bent from several spots but Creed had no time to sulk. He didn't even bat an eye to what was going around, his primary focus on the angel herself. Nakiya and Maira on the other hand kept their eyes on Agenor. Since they couldn't do much inside the crater , they were assisting Agenor. The three of them were still raging hard over the entire area. Most of the low level hunters have
Rain looked at her trembling arms and mumbled from paranoia, "What is this meaning of this?"Her throat had dried up from the unsettling sensation of being observed by something incomprehensible. The fact that this unknown gawking presence was lingering around her, almost as if some smiling creep was standing right next to her breathing into her ears, made her soul shrink in panic and fear."Oh my God!" she whispered from paranoia, looking at her twitching arms. "What is this?"A voice boomed into her ears just when she was about to take a step back from her turmoil."Miss Rain!" Cresd yelled as he blocked her strike, "NOW!"Creed's voice dragged her drifting conscience back to earth. Rain paused before moving her feet, but she quickly regained her composure while ignoring the unnerving presence.She hurried towards the angel as fast as she could. Her eyes flashed saffron behind her black Armor's helmet. She effortlessly joined the fight to reduce his burdens.~SCREAAACCCCHHHHThe ar
The most alarming aspect of this strike was that it was not Rain who was clutching the Rapier, but the Rapier was in Creed's arm. Rain on the other hand was also clutching Creed's daggers."huh...When did they switch?"When Falco's attention was diverted for a single second, they managed to swap weapons. The next moment, Creed pulled out the rapier and they switched the weapons back. Falco eyebrows twitched when he saw the extremely sharp switch. All of a sudden, the ominous presence grew heavier, startling him once again. From within the illusory chamber in the void, the lingering presence gazed at him.The fact Agenor had less than a minute now made Falco's gut rumble from fatal anxiety. However, he heard Creed's voice that brought his attention back."Alright! It's done… " Creed yelled, "You two can jump in now!"Colt tapped Falco on the chest and dashed towards them. Falco was hesitant, but he also hurried. Soon, Colt's eyes began shining pale green and he too surrounded the gian
~THUDOn this side, Agenor fell to the ground as if he was paralysed. His 10 minutes were finally over. His body succumbed to critical weakness and his huge dark circles appeared below his eyes. Nakiya's pupils shrank and she both rushed toward him to pull him away from the crowd. "It's about damn time!""He's down… hell yeah… ""Jesus! What a monster…""Those were the longest 10 minutes of my life! What the fuck""Finally… " Several people sighed, "I'm gonna beat to pulp…"Fury and wrath was dripping down from their faces. Several hunters on the front line sprinted forward to grab him by any means. However, just when they were about to get him. Several arrows hit the ground and stopped their approach.Nakiya appeared next to Agenor's body before the other could come close. She put him on her shoulders and retreated back in an instant. Seeing this, the entire crowd now rushed towards Nakiya in searing outrage."Don't let these fuckers get away!"It didn't take much time for the four
A few days later inside the archery facility, Target 101, Kendrik was still busting his ass on the endurance range. However, today for some reason, he was more enthusiastic than ever. Although, his expression told that he was really struggling but the subtleties of his body language during the practice hinted otherwise.Though his limbs were twitching with pain, body drenched with sweat, and veins burst with blood rush, regardless, he was still humming as if he was enjoying his training regime. This shouldn't come as a surprise since he was finally noticing some changes in his shots. Over the past few days Kendrik noticed that his accuracy has slightly increased and he has finally gotten a hang of the customized training regime. This training regime was extremely taxing but after everyday's practice and consistent effort he realized that starting from scratch—as Creed advised—was not bad advice after all. He was also diligently taking the pill that Creed prescribed, and coincident
Creed walked out of the medical facility feeling despondent. He was undoubtedly thinking about the discussion that he just had. He continued to mutter to himself, agitatedly. "What a stupid facade…""And what the hell was I even thinking?? Of Course, she's not gonna tell me shit!! This must be what they call the classified information!! Not to mention that grumpy old man was also sitting right there gawking like a freaking viper!!""Meh… Whatever!! It doesn't matter… At least, now I know that there are more variables in the picture.""Argh fuck!!" Creed cursed under his breath, slapping his forehead with frustration. "What was I even thinking, promising that scumbag Varun a favor? I got nothing in return... what a waste of time!!"Creed went back to his home with no leads at all. Finding 'Eos' and getting him to talk about his unusual weapon was his only lead. Unfortunately, with him leaving without a trace, Creed was out of options now. Nevertheless, one thing was crystal clear. If
Varun stared at him for a few seconds before smiling, "If you are that desperate, alright fine. But don't back off later, or I'll shank your ass in your sleep.""Just take me to her," Creed ignored Varun's warning.Varun led Creed to another floor, and as they walked, Creed couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the efficient, advanced, state-of-the-art equipment in this medical facility. This facility had by far the most efficient, advanced, state of the art equipment available to humans. It reminded him how difficult it was to bridge that gap between privilege and non privilege.Compared to this, the hospitals available to the general public were absolutely garbage. Creed was creeped out by how well funded, and well designed this facility was. It almost seemed as if he arrived like a planetary hyperspace launch station."So this is what true aristocratic privilege looks like?" Creed whispered, "What'd you say?""Uhm… I said… I've never seen a hospital like this before!
Creed opened his straining eyes pulsating with throbbing agony. As the vision grew slowly, he could see nothing past the blur of lights and shadows. He tried to move his limbs, but a sharp pain shot up his arm. He groaned in pain. All he had were the brief flashbacks of memories from the night before. The Formless beast, the Serpent Woman, and most importantly, Eos' daunting trickery.He tried to move, but he immediately felt restrained. His naked body was wet. His body was completely naked and afloat in a viscous fluid. His eyeballs jittered once he saw the silver edges of curved encasing. He was trapped in a box like a barbie doll.Panic flooded inside his mind when he realized he was inside a bionic pod. He knew what had happened to him? Creed immediately struggled against the restraints, but they held firm. Soon, he heard footsteps approaching, and a door swished open."Ah!! Mr. Gryffon, you're awake!!" A voice landed in his ear. It was a woman's voice, calm and professional. "Hm
The serpent woman's spine-curling screams pushed even the Formless beast to his limits, causing him to reconsider his position in the hierarchy of dominance, as they served as a warning and clear indication of the carnage she was capable of unleashing.She issued an open threat against the formless beast that he must not take another step forward. This situation was way beyond Creed's caliber. ~GRRRARGGGGGGHHHHSoon enough, the formless beast also roared on top of his lungs. His killing intent directed at the serpent woman forcefully standing between him and Creed. Both creatures relentlessly tried to force each into submission but were also greatly wary of each other's powers.Creed was encountering a clash between two superior predominant entities. The last thing Creed wanted to do was fuck around and find out. Right now, His atoms in his body were screaming at him to run away but his body was in dreary paralysis because of her presence. However, the next second, the snake woman
With a roar, the ferocious beast charged at Creed, its killing intent crystal clear. Creed's heart pounded in his chest as he braced himself for impact. His sword sliced through the beast's flesh. But that was not good news, but quite the opposite. As Creed's sword locked inside the creature's body, the beast taunted him with a cruel grin. Creed's heart sank as he realized he had made a fatal mistake.The cunning bastard rendered his sword orbit completely useless with his flawless strategy by letting him dig his sword into his own non vital organs. Creed's hair stood straight behind his neck as he understood how intelligent this abnormality was."Fuck! Is this it?" ~huff ~huff ~huff "I guess… I bit more than i could chew— "Before Creed could finish his sentence, his breaths turned shallow. The beast viciously ripped his arm from his shoulder. The beast then slammed him to the ground with such force that Creed felt his bones shatter beneath him. ~arggghhhHe wheezed much oxygen
The next instant, Grisha's eyes were splashed with His blood, which finally forced her to return to reality. She was even more surprised by Creed's frantic scream."LIEUTENANT, SNAP OUT OF IT!! I CAN'T HOLD HIM FOR TOO LONG!!!""You change your mind??" Grisha yelled, "Now is not the time!! Just FUCKING DO SOMETHING!! Don't make me regret my decision!!"Grisha's eyes changed to the deepest shade of purple the following instant. Her eyes radiated an atmosphere that was more viscous than molasses. The earth beneath her feet darkened, appearing to be on fire.A rhythmic shockwave erupted and spewed noxious gas into the air. A razor-sharp crescent slice spread into the air, illuminating it with a neon brilliance. The sword stroke struck the beast in the chest, pushing him away from Creed.She appeared right next to Creed and pulled him up from the ground. "How long does your berserk skill last?" She asked, "5 more minutes! then i'll probably pass out!" Creed answers, "Yours?""6 minute
Grisha let out a bellow of frustration, "Shit! I have to go back! We need to help him!"Creed's mouth twisted into a sinister grin. "No! Wait!" he hissed. "This is our opportunity. Let's run, Lieutenant. We can't handle this anomaly. But now, while it's distracted, we might be able to slip away. It's our only chance.""You heartless bastard!" Grisha spat."What?" Creed jerked his head in surprise."You're going to leave him behind?""Why not?" Creed nodded immediately. "I did everything I could! But it didn't work out. What else can we do here but save ourselves?"Grisha clicked her tongue in vexation. "I'll never understand you. What if he has a family waiting for him?""Lieutenant, stop wasting time. That creature is no joke. If we stood a chance, I would have helped, but we don't. Besides, I don't even know the guy. Why should I risk my neck for him?""You're despicable. ASSHOLE!" Grisha jeered, "You know what? Just fuck off... I'll help him myself."Creed's eyebrows twitched viole
"For fuck's sake, Lieutenant!! It's my soul radix that's keeping him paralyzed! Happy now?" Creed replied in frenzy and ran like a lunatic, leaving them behind, "Trust me we are still within his reach. Stop with the questions and fucking run!!""Oh Crap!!" Grisha immediately understood why Creed was pressing them to run. "Should have told us earlier, you idiot!!"Grisha, realizing her stupidity, grabbed Eos by his arm and bolted forward once again. The ground caved inside with her feet from the impact. However, just after taking a couple steps she felt a claw sinking deep inside the armor's back plate reaching all the way to her spine.Blood gushed out like a fountain, as if a dam had burst within Grisha's body, staining the ground crimson and creating a pool of death beneath her. Eos was frozen in shock for a moment, but the sight of her bloodied back snapped him out of it. The beast was so close that its foul breath rubbed against his neck, draining the life out of veins. He wanted