I'm Not the Hands of the Devil

Chapter 12: I Am Not the Feet of the Devil

Ruen “Tikus”. That's the nickname others give her.

The dirty blood used by most of the hunting organization “White Wolf” comes from the fierce dream animal and is widely known—The Sky Wolf.

Such a moniker looks like a big irony inside “White Wolf” but Ruen is proud of it.

Is there anything wrong with being a cowardly rat?

To Ruen, words like traitor, cunning and greed were positively connoted. Only people with such traits live longer.

His keen sense of smell and outstanding foresight are very useful tools for preserving his own life.

This skill was honed for many years, ever since he took to the streets. He has changed allegiances many times, became a traitor many times and holds many bargaining tools that allow him to get out of any situation.

No one can kill him, nor will anyone. “Tikus” Ruen herself is the only one who knows exactly how extensive her intelligence network is.

This time, he was counting on a woman.

When he witnesses the mutation of a magical wolf beast that brings destruction and blood, followed by a graceful transformation back into a human, Ruen understands that the night hunters will see a new master.

This woman will bring an unprecedented revolution!

But even if he fails, nothing will happen to “Tikus” Ruen.

As for the magician's brand of loyalty? Ruen had already secretly obtained a method to eliminate him.

He had lived easily for so many years relying on defecting and giving up on false grounds whereas all the masters he had betrayed had returned to dust. In an unclear situation, those holding onto the branch died like fools like the third leader Kaji.

When Ruen served under Heris, she had also used this trick to make the leader of “White Wolf” trust a famous person like her.

And now, deceiving this rich young lady was an easy task…

A mouse has its own ambitions!

If he could obtain a method of controlling beast mutations, he would no longer be a rat running around in the gutter due to having to rely on others. With unrivalled power over the intelligence networks he controlled, Ruen believed that he could become king even in broad daylight!

At that moment, everyone wanted to submit to him …

Ruen shifted her gaze from the surroundings and turned her gaze to the bookstore owner. He researched this creature carefully, using all his forty years of experience to assess and determine exactly who this person was.

Finally, he came to a conclusion—This young man is just an ordinary person.

Although there was a stone gargoyle on the table, it did not seem extraordinary. It was nothing more than a decorative decoration in an ordinary house, Ruen thought to himself.

But…

His gaze fell onto Ji Zhixiu. The female hunter looked extremely respectful, as if the one opposite her was a top-tier powerhouse.

Ruen's confused.

Am I old? Did my rat senses become dull?

No, it shouldn't be.

He was completely confident in his own judgment. Not long ago, he accurately determined that Heris would make a big move. After realizing that Heris had not treated her subordinates well lately, she quickly changed her loyalty and avoided slaughter.

That proves he's right. This time, Ruen chose to believe in herself as well.

However, given the adoration of his new master as well as his own innate tendency to be cautious, Ruen decided to first adhere to whatever valuable advice this person would give in order to obtain such treatment.

Meanwhile, Lin Jie's thought process was simple. He wanted to help Ji Zhixiu quell his impatience and tell him that the bastard was not on par with him. After all, he had already achieved victory and the bastard was afraid of him. All you have to do is wait.

“Don't worry too much. The situation is simpler than you imagine. Your enemy is not him, but some other thing. What you are afraid of, is fear itself so. just wait for the time and you will soon get the news.”.

That her?

If waiting without doing anything could solve the problem, then what was the point of having a Secret Tower or a hunter?

Ruen's forehead wrinkled. He did not show any emotion on his face but his facial muscles were clenched.

Big chatter, empty words, ambiguous statements. Ruen is most familiar with the tricks commonly used by fraudsters.

He could no longer be sure that this bookstore was just a fraud!

However, what puzzled him was the way the humble Ji Zhixiu accepted the words of the bookstore owner. “Thank you for your guidance, I benefited greatly from the book you lent me. However, the situation is not like most. I hope.”.

“Haa ..” Ruen tried her hardest to calm herself down but her pride as “tikus” made her really want to throw the man to the ground and trample him.

I must be old. How can I choose a foolish young mistress? Damn, how could this naive girl not see a conman like this!

Lin Jie's expression subtly changed as he put down his teacup and said, “Sorry, there's something I have to deal with. I'll be done in about five minutes so please wait a minute. ”

Ah. fuckin. I have a little tea. Why should this young lady start a conversation like my usual time to use the bathroom.

As per the routine, Lin Jie was reading and enjoying his tea while waiting for customers. It would be the usual time to use the restroom, Ji Zhixiu entered the bookstore and they started a conversation. Although Lin Jie was able to endure it, she felt it was unnecessary and not good for the body. Moreover, he was sure Ji Zhixiu would not oppose him.

Ji Zhixiu was confused for a moment but nodded obediently afterwards. “Please go.”

Lin Jie got up and disappeared up the stairs to the second floor.

Ji Zhixiu would think about what the bookstore owner said when Ruen came to him and said with gritted teeth, “Bos, what are you doing ?!”

Ji Zhixiu's eyes narrowed and he said coldly, “I only brought you here not because I don't trust you, but because I feel that your understanding of information might be useful here. What gives you the right to speak to me in this tone?”

“Don't forget that with the brand on your neck, you are now my family henchman and not a wild rat. Maybe you need to understand the rules better.”

Ruen's face twitched as she exasperated, “She's a fraud, an all-out con! Yes, I may not obey the right rules, but this is what I know! The trick may seem perfect, but I can easily find at least three others on the same level as him! ”

A fool who was truly deceived who was so tall and mighty saw him as a sewer rat …

Ji Zhixiu's face stiffened. “Shut! I shouldn't have brought you here. Narrow-minded people have limited perspectives. If not for you still being useful, I would have slashed at you right now!” he scolded.

“I'm really loyal to you! I'll prove it to you in a moment.”.

Ruen took out a poisonous arrow, hiding killing intent in her eyes as she muttered, “I'll prove it to you when she comes down.”

A blood-curdling screech rang out in the bookstore.

Ruen and Ji Zhixiu were both stunned and immediately looked towards the counter top..

The jet-black statue quickly enlarged, swung its long and powerful tail and spread out those huge wings as if it was a huge shadow from hell.

The ominous red light lit up even brighter as it set its gaze on the person who had shown the killing intent of — Ruen.

Only

With a flap of its wings, the gargoyle sped off at an astonishing speed, ignoring Ruen's disbelief and struggle as its claws tore at her head and swallowed it whole. Furthermore, he devoured the rest of Ruen's body in a matter of seconds before using his tongue to lick the blood from the floor and shelves.

Ruen could not even cry in a few seconds this entire episode had been going on.

Gargoyle then returned to the shape of his stone statue.

Bukhara Buk.

Lin Jie returned downstairs and saw Ji Zhixiu standing in front of the counter, staring blankly at the floorboard.

Feeling a little strange, Lin Jie asked, “Ah? Where's your subordinate?”

Ji Zhixiu jerked back to reality. Her face was a little pale, she looked towards Lin Jie and forced a weak smile, “She ... she had an urgent problem that had to be resolved.”