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The columns of Flower Lanterns lit up one by one, illuminating the cobblestone path where I tread at night. For those who have never been to the city of Pei Jin, they must admire the endemic plant. The transparent Lantern Flower Crown that gave rise to the bright rays of its bearer when given magic, depending on the type, the color is also different. Thanks to the flowers, the night in Pei Jin city is brightened by the colorful beauty.
The quiet alley in the Pariyastra district hides the warmth behind the residential brick walls around me. The aroma of cooking from a mother to her family, dancing around my nose with the carefree warmth with her. Samar I could hear the laughter and jokes of the little family along my way.
But the peace was disturbed by the sound of running and my breath. Well, he wants to be a cool protagonist who can run away chasing criminals, but my job makes my body so weak like this. Less sport for me.
"Well, Ma Dame Clair? What are you saying these nights?" ask a Husky man who rebukes me at a crossroads, along with another. The two of them were wearing black uniforms and carrying magic rifles on their arms. The Hwarang Police are on patrol.
“E-Eh, u-uhh, deliver Order, Kuro!" I lied to Kuro, the Hwarang.
Kuro frowned and asked, "Loh, it's already tonight. Kenape isn't tomorrow, Ma Dame?"
"My life principles should never delay, hehe,” my reply awkwardly.
Kuro and his friend laughed warmly and patted me on the shoulder, "Yes already, but be careful, Ma Dame. Listen, Matrovska is wandering around here," said Kuro who then gave me a whistle, "If Dame meets Matrovska, blow this thing, we'll be there soon!" continued.
I watched the magic whistle full of beautiful ornaments and could not believe the Hwarangs gave it to me,
"Matrovska?" many confused.
Kuro bent his eyebrows in wonder, “Ma Dame Clair don't know? Lately besides suspicious figures are roaming the nameless district. Black as shadows, with their swords and scythes they often attack witches or Daemons that are exactly like in the Moon Daemon flyers.
We call it, Matrovska which in Daemon means the hunter.”
“Ngeri. Though I thought Pei Jin was the safest city in the world.”
Kuro laughed bitterly, “That was Ma Dame. Ever since those humans came— O-Oh, I'm sorry that bicaranye a lot. Ma Dame is in a hurry, right? Be careful yes,” said.
After looking down and releasing the policemen away, I went back to tailing the scent of the man. But, my mind floated on the strangeness that was happening in this city.
A doctor from Kinje pretends to be a moon Daemon…
Rumors about me selling Mutterbeweisen…
And now Matrovska the hunter becomes a nightmare at night. All are connected to the arrival of human refugees six months ago.
“It looks like someone wants to play psychological chess with me,” my murmurs find themselves in front of a dark settlement with a pungent smell. The nameless district, where the human refugees were gathered.
Why did that scent go to this district? Thought.
I clasped my sling bag tightly, my hunch was not good. Is there an antagonist trying to get in my way?
“Ara, I haven't played cats in a long time. What is that antagonist preparing to cheer me up?” my murmurs stepped inside that dark district.
The quiet place was without care and light, making me light the Lantern Flower on my waist. However, behind the fog that night, was just a dark shadow figure waiting for me.
After I noticed... That shadow was exactly what Kuro described it to be! Instead of answering, the shadow immediately drew out its sword and scythe, seemingly ready to pounce on me.
"Wait-wait, Mr Matrovska! Listen to me first," I said, and then opened my bag and offered me some medicine in it, "W-You can bring it all, at least if you sell it all, you can profit 30 gold pieces! But please, get out of here" I asked.
Mr. Matrovska kept on moving closer to me. I swallowed my saliva and laughed awkwardly, "W-Well, b-how about I give you a special discount on my shop? 10%. No, 20!" my yelling.
But it seems Mr. Matrovska won't listen to me. Well how is this? I forgot to take Luciel with me. If there is him anyway, the criminal cemen seems to be able to be finished off.
O-Oh yes, is there still a Kuro whistle?
"S-seriously...?!" I muttered that the expensive whistle was broken.
The Matrovska raised her hand, ready to slash at me. But just before the sword touched my body, suddenly—
TRING!!
A bright light suddenly shot out before me, hitting the dark hard to hit the trees. The light was like an angel with white wings of her luster, dropping beautiful magic feathers. The crow mask covered his face and added a mysterious impression of him.
But the distinctive scent of his body told me that the angel was the owner of the handkerchief. The Mr. A.A.N.
THE TANG! TRINGS!
The sword fight in front of me struck me.
The Angel launched an attack after a overwhelmed attack repelled by Matrovska. But like an uncatchable eel, the Matrovska flowed close to the Angel's body and struck him on the ground and ready to throw down his sword, unaware that it was an illusion. The angel slashed him from behind.
Matrovska's body shattered into dark flashes that struck the Angel shortly after it was slashed by the holy sword. The dark shadow also shot towards me, making me run away in droves.
“Jeez, why even attacked me. Find trouble with you, the angel! ” my shout that ran with all my heart. I also rested my legs suddenly and jumped to kick the Matrovska in the upper part of his heart.
“Heh, don't ram a merchant's foot yes,” I said arrogantly, but soon regretted when my leg kick didn't make the shadow flinch, “A-Anu, , may I have Mr Matrovska slammed away like an actor in my beloved silat drama?”
Fortunately the Angel protected me again and repulsed the Matrovska. I immediately took the opportunity to escape and take cover behind the shattered wall, peering at the bit of an exciting fight in front of me.
“T-Master angel, if you win, you're the one I give you discount!" I cried out to encourage the Angel.
It seems that my spirit reached the heart of the Angel. It pierced the ground and drained an incredible amount of magic energy into his sword. Instantly the bright light became red, burning his entire body like an angel from hell. It seemed like he was serious again, as the feathers of his wings turned into sharp sword blades!
The angel darted to Matrovska and danced a sword dance of death for her. Sharp, heavy slashes were fired at Matrovska's weapon one by one, along with deadly twists of her sharp sword wings.
Until finally, TRAS! Matrovska's Sword and Scyth were broken and the shadow immediately retreated. One more step, the angel will win.
However, he did not realize that there was another Matrovska who had been ready to pounce on him from behind.
“Cheat!” my cry that immediately foolishly jumped up and protected the Angel with my bag. In a hurry, I took a glass bottle from the bag and threw it on the ground.
“Judgelight,” my shout activated that magic compound which then exploded into dazzling light.
At once the Matrovska fell and were helpless. I took the Angel by the hand and took her away from the nameless district.
But as soon as we reached the city gate, the angel fell.
“K-You all right?” I shook the angel's body. Slowly the white armor that surrounded his body and face disappeared, leaving behind a silver-haired boy who was drowning on the ground.
Slowly I could feel his body getting cold. I quickly opened his clothes and saw many rotting wounds and large incisions due to Matrovska's attack. Feeling his slowly weakening pulse, if I don't help the man immediately.
“L...Run,” said the man tried to reach me, but his hand weakened as he lost consciousness. The crow mask came off, showing who the man really was.
Stop beating my heart without noticing my mouth talking, “Artie?!”
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