Chapter 41 - Weaknesses & Strengths

This wasn't the end... Was it...

"Hyaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!~~"

The deep, gruesome voice echoed throughout the room, like thunder, growling murderously.

What??!!!

Everyone opened their eyes wide in horror as they watched the dark cloud hovering above turn into something unspeakable.

This... How, When, It... Oh, no!....

At this moment, everyone was looking around for hiding space.

They looked at the ground, wishing to bore right through it as their bodies quivered in shock and fear.

Even Ghu and his family on the couch didn't know when, but they found themselves behind it in a blink of an eye.

For some of the weaker or newer guards who saw this scene, hot wet fluid dribbled down their legs, as they honestly wanted to rush for the door right now.

Earlier on, even though they had been shocked by Sota's situation, they hadn't seen the so-called ghost yet.

But now, seeing the dark cloud change its appearance bit by bit, forming into the ugliest and mouth-puking appearance ever, they felt wanted to faint altogether.

~Blugh!

Sota, Elvida and a few others couldn't take it anymore.

F***! How could something be so ugly?

Sota was the one most disgusted amongst everyone.

So this thing was in him all this time?

He shuddered and secretly swore that after this, he would pour an entire tube of toothpaste and mouthwash in his mouth for an entire month just to cleanse himself.

Even Elvida was wondering if she would ever peck her son after this.

Her heart was telling her yes. But her mind and body were like... NO!!!!!

At least, not until he was thoroughly cleansed!

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As for Ghu Dwo, Windock and Leiji, their entire bodies stood rooted on the spot, as they now realized how deadly and dangerous this world truly was.

It was like they had been newly born calves.

And in all honesty, it took every fibre of their being for them not to throw up or faint too.

The cold refrigerated-like air seeped into their bones, causing fear and panic to weave themselves into their bodies.

And in no more than a second, they too felt their legs turn into water, just like everyone else's in this room.

Raulin and Zhulyn stood behind Butler Sheng, shaking so much that they subconsciously made Butler Sheng shake too.

F***! 

They were directly before the thing, alright?

So how would they not fear?

They looked at the calm Dorian and Butler Sheng and truly wanted to ask if their bodies and hearts were made of stone.

Hello? Why aren't you scared here?

Don't you see what we see? Or could it be that beauty was truly in the eyes of the beholder?

Butler Sheng, who had fought demons uglier than this last night face to face, was also appalled but not too fearful.

He touched his right chest pockets as if assuring himself of something.

Yes. With this always by his side, he felt more secure.

Everyone was in a state of horror while watching the black smoke take form.

And as expected, the final form was 50 times more terrifying than what they had seen so far, causing several others to faint.

~Plop. Plop.~

This was the true form of the Hybrid Water Ghost!

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"Hyah-hah-hah-hahaha!!!!~~"

It laughed murderously, staring at Dorian coldly: "Exorcist. You may have succeeded in damaging me a bit, but don't even think that you will be able to defeat me!"

Dorian looked at it calmly: "Last chance. Give up."

Instantly, the room became even colder as the evil ghost laughed angrily: "Hehehehehehe... Exorcist, you dare look down on me?... Good. Good. Then I can only show you my might!"

~Woosh! 

Its dark shadowy figure dashed downwards towards Dorian, stretching its long, thin, bony hands and bails towards him.

That's right. 

It was a hybrid Ghost!

A mix of both demons and ghosts.

So it inherited some distinct features found in demons too.

It smiled cruelly: 'Exorcist! You should know that water is my strength. And whenever there is water, you are bound to lose. Even your blood is made of water! After I smell and find an entry point on that body of yours, I will suck you dry!!'

~Swish!

Dorian dashed to the side, avoiding the creature's claws.

But the creature wasn't one to give up either.

~Swish! Swish! Swish!~

Its attacks free stronger and stronger, slashing and extending his hands everywhere.

"Die! Exorcist! Die!"

Everyone watched the shadowy battle in shock, as they almost couldn't see anything.

That's right. Dorian and the creature were so fast that it took all their concentration to see just a few of their actions and moves.

Dorian jumped, slid, and did all sorts of maneuvers, dodging all the attacks.

They were so shocked and awed that they had to give Dorian another eye of scrutiny again.

But if they were impressed with just these moves, then Dorian's following actions had made them his fans.

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~Swish!

The Evil ghost stepped back and paused arrogantly.

At the same time, Dorian stood calmly on the other side of the wide circle, looking lazy as ever.

Not even a single drop of sweat had formed on him, making the water ghost a little bit annoyed.

Yes. With its strength, it just needed a large enough bead of sweat to penetrate Dorian's pores.

But this bastard's heartbeat hadn't even raced up.

So how was he supposed to form sweat?

Nonetheless, it wasn't discouraged at all.

Humans all had tolerance and stamina issues. 

So give it time, and he didn't believe that this bastard wouldn't sweat! 

Hey... Maybe he should try stimulating him?

Thinking like this, the evil ghost smiled through his slanted mouth, revealing a very disturbing image to all.

"Heh!...Bold Exorcist! If all you can do is dodge, then you will never be able to defeat me.

You are weak and worthless. So come. Just accept your faith!" It said, expecting Dorian to lash out and say things like: "Never!"

But say, the script didn't play out as he thought.

And Dorian only snapped his fingers, and a paper appeared in his hands.

Magic trick?

Everyone looked at Dorian in confusion.

What would this paper do?

Dorian looked at the evil ghost calmly before revealing a very playful yet mysterious smile on his face: "Pray tell. Who said I've only been dodging this whole time?"

The evil ghost's expression turned grim.

But before he could fully understand what was going on, Dorian made his move.

~Druhhhh!

Right before everyone's eyes, the paper in Dorian's hands glowed bright golden.

And when Dorian moved his right hand from his chest outwards, a giant transparent golden Hammer appeared.

~Thung!

Everyone's eyes popped out of their sockets in reverence.

I'll go! You can do this?

(°0°)

~Brrummmm!

"Sacred Heavenly Fire, Glow Bright!"

Bam!

On the hybrid's body, it then realized that some papers had also been placed on it.

And now, they were glowing brightly as the sun.

That's right. Its strength is water, hence the name Hybrid Water Ghost.

But what happens when one places water by fire?

Dorian waved his giant hammer around playfully, as the hybrid ghost had now been pinned in place mid-air.

He smiled cruelly.

Well, he did try to be nice, didn't he?