The Dark Slayer's
[S2] Chapter 7 Part 3
At night, Darwis and I were still walking among the silent buildings while watching the surroundings. My evolved eyes could clearly see in this darkness. “Actually, how long have we been walking?”
“I don't know, but because we have to be vigilant and run slowly, maybe that's why we have a little longer.”
After that, we both went into an old house. Not far from here, the monument we were aiming at was clearly visible. Even so, directly breaking through there is the action of a fool, because there could be enemies who are lurking. Yeah, just as a precaution why we didn't barge in.
“It seems, there is something that can prevent humans from entering the monument area,” Andrew said as he sat leaning against the wall. His energy gradually recovered as he did not use it from earlier.
“I know, that's why we're here, waiting for the fight to end and looking for a chance in the narrowness.”
“If only it were that easy ...”
“What do you mean?”
“Sit down and feel what is going on.”
“Good.” I also sat next to Darwis. I closed my eyes, silence came straight up, but, moments after, a voice that sounded like a bang and an explosion, echoed in my ear. When I opened my eyes. “What was that noise?”
“The evolved humans have sharper senses than normal humans. What you hear is the sound of the forest destruction process.”
“That means ...”
“Yes, that's it. This forest is getting destroyed day by day until finally there is nothing left.”
Apparently, my guess before was right. Ah, you better think about that later. Now we need to be vigilant so as not to be attacked suddenly by the enemy. Besides, anyone we have to fight now, I hope they are not troublesome opponents.
Suddenly, I heard a voice from outside the house where we were. Darwis also noticed it, so he became more alert while preparing the sword in his right hand.
“Be careful,” whispered to me.
I'm nodding. The claw on my left hand was ready to be coated by the shadow I created. Eyes never blink looking around. Then, the sound of explosions buzzed in the ears. The two of us immediately stood up, then walked out of the old house through the shattered window.
From the east, there was smoke rising high. Let's not say what we heard was a noise coming from there. However, something directly hit my body from behind. Luckily, I reflexively activated my Shadow Manipulation Technique as a shield.
I had not yet let out a breath, a ball of blue-colored light immediately shot out rapidly towards me. “Hua!” The shadow immediately shut me down like an egg.
The person who attacked me earlier seemed to be wearing a white mask. But what was that attack? Shouldn't the energy that the crystal absorbs be manipulated into something that can be learned or at least make sense to humans, like the flames and shadows I use. Or is it that my thinking is wrong?
Several attacks were launched on my protector. I just shook my head while making sure the armor I was using was strong enough to withstand the attack. Once again the blow almost cost me, but as much as possible I resisted the directed attack.
Shit, if it keeps this up, I'll be cornered. Let's think, how to get out of this problem! Suppose I had a gap. Then, an idea popped into my head.
Immediately I manipulated the shadow in my hand, then slowly formed a protective armor with that ability. The shadow sword I was holding with my left hand, and wings instantly formed on my back. Suddenly the shadow that had closed me was like an egg, blooming like a flower.
I came out of the shadows with a new form. It was obvious that someone wearing a white robe and mask was in front of me. He was so calm, as if this was not a complicated thing to deal with. Right, it seems like he is underestimating me.
“Haha, you're finally out too, Cockroach.”
A useless provocation, where I might want to be provoked with just those words. Maybe I better get him cleaned up as soon as possible, then look for Dervish who doesn't seem to be here, because I haven't seen any sign of anyone but the cloaked man.
“Why can you use such energy?” First of all, I have to confirm its strength, then create a strategy based on that information. However, it was possible for an enemy to show his weakness.
“It's just pure energy, not manipulation.” With a single swing of his hand, the person formed several blue-colored light balls, then charged at me using those balls.
Not wanting to just hold on, I immediately slashed my sword forward. Seemed a half-circular black line hurtling into the attack of the robed person. It wasn't enough to get there, other attacks started popping up from all directions. So, he wanted to surround me and urge me. Unfortunately, that won't be enough.
A few shadows appeared from within the ground, piercing the blue-colored balls like a spear. I myself did not expect to be able to control my strength this well in such a short period of time. However, when ‘key’ I get, everything feels easier.
The robed person directly advanced before me with a blue glowing sword. One attack he launched using the weapon, but I was able to hold it with my baby sword. He jumped back, then came back to attack faster than before. I darted forward, a sword fight between us was inevitable.
He retreated, I instantly took advantage of the time by shaking my sword from right to left horizontally. However, the cloaked person immediately jumped dodging my attack. He then lifted the sword up, then shook it vertically.
I also formed horses, resisting his sword attacks using my sword. Without waiting any longer, I instantly slashed the long claw on my left hand at him. However, he was suddenly pushed by something until he managed to dodge the attack earlier.
Our distance is about ten meters, so far I am still leading the way of the fight. Maybe I can beat him in a minute if his abilities aren't strange. Breathing time is relieved I use to absorb energy so that this self can last longer. At least it should be able to defeat the cloaked person who is in front of me right now.
“I didn't think you'd be this strong, Leon ...”
Wh-what? How did he know my name? Am I so famous in this forest?
