A Little Desire Of Anti - Hero

Arc I - Chapter 98: New Round - 4

Ci's eyes swept around, looking around with a sense of alertness. Even so, he was unable to find But's whereabouts and it made his instincts even more uncertain. Like a small boat in a storm.

‘Where is he ..?’ think Ci now. Even he had been paying attention to his surroundings, not just with his sense of sight. However, as well as his listeners, touchers, smellers, taste buds, and even his instincts to break through normal limits he was unable to find the existence of But.

‘Is it possible for someone to suddenly disappear like the earth swallowed?’ When this thought came Ci immediately denied it. ‘No, I'm sure if it's clear that it's impossible.’

Ci sure if any other party ‘ suddenly-’ removes, there must be some unknown technique that plays a role in this.

He further sharpened his senses, in addition to the five normal senses, Ci's instincts were getting sharper, as if acting as the sixth. Even if it was a technique, it had to make But's body be somewhere.

But again, all have no results. It had even been over several tens of seconds and there was no change whatsoever. Make the dust settle and the silence goes down. If not for the lingering sense of danger, it was likely that Ci would have assumed But had left and dropped his alertness.

Even so, there really wasn't any movement. Making this relationship worse because of the uncertainty that exists, even though like this Ci remains in his position. He was certain that But would definitely come out sooner or later.

“Burst the Way ..!”

A technique was launched But in silence. Paving the way to Ci's self quickly, responding to the confusion the opponent was experiencing and heading straight for the final stopping point.

Ci was surprised not to play, he was completely unprepared for where the attack came from, right below him! But suddenly appeared right behind him!

‘How can you?!’ Even Ci had made sure that no movement of any kind had occurred, but how could But appear?!

A large amount of mana was seen swirling around But. The mana that not only carried great power in the attack that was being carried out, but had also added its speed to the highest point that he was capable of.

But had previously used [Shadow Verse], this was the ‘complete’ and ‘perfect’ form of the [Shadow Leap] technique that person had once used.

This technique is not to move a person to the desired point as long as there is a shadow medium, but instead to move it into the shadow of the target itself! That was also the reason why Ci could not find But around him!

In fact, it is a pretty strange place, more like having air and its own nuances even though it is connected between shadows with other shadows. This was the secret technique that But hid and he used now, proving how this fight had become so important to him!

Ci's movements had really become slow. To his surprise at the beginning, he could not react much more than just relying on his reflex speed alone. His body leaned to the left side, avoiding the attack so as not to hit his heart.

Zrat!

Ci's right arm flew up, disappeared upward and had to be let go along with the pool of spilled blood, filling the surroundings with its distinctive stain and scent. Although he had given up his arm for the sake of his heart, it was still safe, but it was not over.

But was a double dagger user, and the dagger in his other hand began to form a trajectory into Ci's heart, not letting it escape in the slightest!

Maybe because Goddess Oriana —The main god in religion embraced by the Demi-humans in the Zestia— Continent was a little touched by Ci's efforts, The beasts somehow managed to escape the second attack and immediately moved away before another attack was present.

But clicking his tongue, how could he fail to tap into such golden momentum? However, with Ci's condition that has been like this he is sure that the wind is now on his side.

Moving quickly But chases after Ci, intending to continue the momentum that is now under his full control. By losing one arm, Ci's speed had become slower and allowed But to be able to match it. In another sense, this means that Ci's greatest advantage has disappeared!

Ci's expression obviously couldn't be said to be good, after he fell in this condition could he complete his mission?

It was not impossible if only he had to leave this place and survive. However, with the Night Eye team that had that information coming with him, Ci knew that they had to break through the blockade installed. Although now it will be difficult, no, it is close to impossible because the premise requires him to pass through But!

They had been completely desperate, being right at the tip of the horn, not just the Night Eye team but himself as well!

“Exasperate Voice!” Mana began to gather and the acceleration of Ci's motion increased explosively.

Ci's mind spun rapidly, and however his main goal was to secure only the related information he had obtained. With the fact that only Xion and Yuzu had that information, he intended to take both of them on the run. In the worst possibility, he would only bring one and leave behind the possibility that Reutania got the other.

However, it was only Ci's momentary thought before his body fell down. “Guah!”

Blood spewed from his mouth. With his current condition using any technique would only add weight to the body and give internal damage. This principle was equivalent to the concept of which poisoning Xion suffered, however a technique was sourced from which was converted into energy, and that energy required a suitable container to withstand its power.

Even though he fell into his present condition, Ci seemed to not see him at all and immediately got up to continue his steps. Long-range attack after attack began But launched, using several knives hidden behind his servant's suit.

Ci kept dodging quickly, not allowing himself to suffer more injuries. Blood splattered along the way, the speed of the two of them had rendered Yuzu unable to help with her healing magic. He was unable to lock onto his healing target at all.

“HOI! BASIC OLD SIR DAMN!” Suddenly, a voice sounded. Blaring as if not afraid of what is happening and immediately become the center of attention.

Even after dozens of pairs of eyes looked at the source of the voice did not show the slightest fear. With the night now set in the sky makes itself even more difficult to see, especially with his clothes completely black from the tip of his hair to the tip of his feet.

Whoever it was, they would never have thought that the screams were enough to stop the fight going on. However, it actually happened when But stopped his movements and looked back.

The voice was really familiar, but with a foreign tone and never shown it made But frown. Retreating for a moment, he looked at the person. “What does he want now?”

Somehow but the intuition of the danger he felt still has not disappeared even though Ci —the person who is believed to be But as the source— has fallen in this condition. However, it just made But feel that whatever the person wanted to say would be an important clue to this.