Chapter 20: The King Piece

Chapter 20: The King Piece

Bets felt like his lungs were burning. But he kept running and dragged any of his classmates who couldn't run along. There was no one left behind.

He knew that despite the confidence Professor Chain had spoken with. The chances of him coming out alive were as close to zero as they could get.

How could this all happen out of nowhere? It was supposed to be another training camp for young exorcists! To learn how to fight against low class demons.

"I -I can't run anymore," said one of his classmates. It was a young female with a small body.

Normally with their Ord, an exorcist would be able to run longer than the average person. But they were already somewhat tired due to running from the Exorcist Academy to here.

Bets didn't say anything to her and put her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and they continued running. He wouldn't let Professor Chain's sacrifice and trust in him be in vain.

'We need to get out of this forest!' It was dark, but Bets knew how to navigate himself. When he was younger, he memorized the star signs in the sky and used them as navigation.

As long as they get out of here, they will be able to call for help.

But as they arrived outside of the forest. They were greeted by the smell of grass. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They still kept running. But some still celebrated.

"We're finally out of that hell hole!"

"Do you think Professor Chain will survive?"

"What should we do now?"

They were talking with ease. As if a weight was off their shoulders. Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

But Bets' heart almost stopped when he saw something far in the distance. He slowed down from running until he was just walking, and then he stopped.

On the grassy field, there was a creature the size of an elephant that had a metallic shine to its skin. It looked like a lizard with the tip of its tail shaped like a mace.

Bets' heart drowned in despair and he felt his knees weaken.

The metallic lizard turned toward them and flickered its tongue. The creature started slowly stomping toward them. Each step seemed to almost shake the earth.

No one ran away, and some started crying. Their spirits got crushed.

"Damn it!

This is so damn unfair!"

"After all this!"

Bets didn't say anything. He just stood there and stared at the creature.

It was likely a middle-class demon. But likely had some strong defenses, and used its mace-like tail to attack.

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just hold that thing in your hand and say: I accept. Bets dismissed his worries.

They were about to become a mush of bones and flesh in a little bit. So he didnt have the time to explain everything. Even if he did explain it, he doubted Gem would understand anything.

Fuck! If we die, Im haunting you! Gem took the pawn in his hand. I accept!

The pawn turned into light particles and fused with Gems body. Ord burst out and it had gotten a bit stronger.

Bets breathed out a sigh of relief he didnt know had been holding. But he didnt have time to celebrate his ability to work as he had intended. This was deep into enemy territory.

When a pawn was deep into the opponents field, it had a special ability.

{Promotion Queen!}

The Ord gushed out of Gem like a waterfall. His Ord amount had multiplied in one fellow swoop. Even the delinquent himself was wide-eyed at how much energy he had. But not long after he winced. This is too much Ord! I cant control it!

Doesn't matter! Create your ability! Use that Ord to make a powerful ability that will somehow help us handle this! Bets took a deep breath and took out a sword, something that was given from the academy for free to its students.

Creators were the only affinity with the ability to imbue Ord into items. Though it was something that required training. Except for Bets, and Sei, no one else had been able to do it.

The beast finally was within arms length and Bets swung it straight toward its neck.

Clang!...The sound of metal meeting rang out and the sword snapped in half. Shit!

The metallic lizard opened its mouth, and Bets could smell the bad rotten stench of its mouth coming from the demon. His life flashed before his eyes.

Was this the end?

He would have liked to play one last game against Kon and have a decisive victory. But that seemed like it would no longer be the case.

{Shadow Wolf!}

Gems voice rang out, and just as the metallic lizard was about to bite down on Bets.

A giant wolf head sprouted from the demons own shadow and bit down on its midsection. The demon screamed in pain, which gave Bets enough time to jump back.

Cold sweat drenched his clothes as his arms shook. His legs buckled and he almost fell to his knees. Holy shit! That was close!

The delinquent went and walked next to him. Gem was a little pale, and looked like almost all of his Ord had drained from his body, but he had a smile on his face.

What took you so damn long? To Bets every minute had felt like an eternity when he was about to be chomped by the demon.

The hero always saves the day at the last second, Gem said between heavy breaths.

The metallic demon was bleeding from its stomach. It seemed like luckily that was its weak spot. Despite still being at somewhat of a disadvantage. Bets felt like he could finally take a breather and kill this demon!