Book 3: Chapter 4

Book 3: Chapter 4

Running Away, Storm of a Million Thunderbolts, Illusion

Awkward How did I not notice that tree branch right above my head?

Even though the blond haired girls face was expressionless, she must be laughing at me on the inside, right?

Oy, oy, oy! This isnt the time for this! Why am I worrying about that at a time like this?

I climbed up the tree, and paid close attention as I carefully inspected our surrounding for any changes that might occur. Not even a moment had passed, when under the starlight, I made out something that looked like a bulge on the ground, and it was moving towards us at a high speed. Then, the bulge stopped near the leftover shells of the ausenco fruit that we just ate.

Ba-dum, ba-dum I could hear the beating of my heart; it was beating rapidly.

Hufffff I closed my eyes, and breathed deeply, trying to calm my nerves.

I am very scared, I am afraid that the demon will discover us.

Kid, right now, you absolutely mustnt do anything reckless, and dont make a sound.

After listening to Freeds advice, I didnt even dare to take a breath. I then signaled the blond haired girl to keep quiet She took a look at me, then she focused her attention on the ground at the spot where the bulge was.

That demon stopped there for a short while, then it moved away When I saw that it had left, I immediately let out a sigh of relief.

Hey, human, how did you know that that boulder, Guntheru, was coming over here? Also, why does it seem like you are quite familiar with this area?

When I turned my head around, I noticed that the blond haired girl was looking at me with suspicion. It did look like she wanted to know the truth.

But, I dont know how to answer her.

Uhh Maybe I have a sixth sense? One that allowed me to sense that the demon was close by?

"Humans are capable of having that kind of ability? The blond haired girl finally showed a third expression astonishment.

Ah It varies between people. Other than that, the reason why I knew that these fruits grow around here is because they were recorded in books in the Human World.

The girl nodded, as if having learned something new about humans, So it was like this, looks like not all humans are bad.

Bad Actually, you were also once a human It is just that, through the passage of time, those of you living in the Demon World have gradually evolved to adapt to the environment here

Then, lets get back down. That demon should have gone far away by now. The moment I said this, Yalide corrected me.

You idiot! It hasnt gone far; it is still nearby!The roots of this story extend from novell bìn origin.

What? Why are you only telling me this now?

Hey, Human, hurry up and come down already. Why are you still up there looking dazed for?

When I came to, the girl was standing on the ground yelling at me.

This is bad If that demon is still nearby, I need to get her away from here now.

I jumped down in front of the girl, grabbed her hand, and ran towards the cave

Human, what are you doing? Let go of my hand.

Freed, I dont need you to remind me, even I could sense the danger coming from her. But where could I hide myself, so that I could see her, but stay outside of her attack range?

I looked around, finally, I found a gigantic boulder not far away from here.

Just when I was running towards that boulder, I could practically feel the light behind me getting brighter and brighter. The next second, a searing pain surged throughout my whole body

I never thought you still have this sort of power, that could even damage my body

I could vaguely hear the demons voice. When I opened my eyes, I discovered that I had collapsed on the ground, not far away from me, Reidy was just standing there, but the golden light around her body had already vanished.

She took a few steps back, her voice began to tremble, Imimpossible how can you still be standing? You are clearly just a piece of rock Why?

I looked at the demon, one could only use the word "battered" to describe him. His two arms were pulverized, and there were several holes in his stomach

Thats because I was born to hunt down lightning spirits like you. As soon as the demon finished talking, the nearby rocks began to gather around him, and attached themselves onto his body. Then those arms that had fallen off they even began to restore themselves. The holes in his stomach were also repaired This is this some sort of powerful regenerative power? Or should I say that this was some kind of specialized skill of the earth type demons?

Earth type demons are simply too scary I tried moving my numbed finger tips, then I tried moving my legs then with great effort, I finally stood up.

Impossible! This cant be possible! Reidy was already in shock because the demon hadnt died, but now, the demon had even regenerated himself. It can be said that she was nearly in a state of hysteria at this point, I will kill you; I must kill you. As Reidy said this, she raised her hand towards the sky, then several bolts of lightning fell from the sky.

The demon slowly inched towards Reidy, as it was struck by countless bolts of lightning It doesnt hurt nor itch. Say, that technique you used earlier, you cant use it anymore?

Kid, that technique she used earlier has already consumed quite a bit of her magical power. And with her still crazily unleashing her magic like this right now, she definitely wont last much longer.

After hearing Freeds warning, I ignored the numbness of my body, and hobbled towards where Reidy was.

Impossible I will definitely obliterate you. My lightning is the strongest As Reidy spoke, her hands began crackling with lightning. I know that she was thinking of using that Palm of Thunder Cut of hers I couldnt help but increase my speed.

Die Palm of Thunder Cut!

The moment Reidy finished her sentence, she transformed herself into a bolt of lightning, and in a flash reappeared in front of the demon, hit the demons head with her palm, then quickly backed away a step.

There was a heavy thudding sound, followed by the contemptuous voice of the demon, Oh? That hurt a bit. Well, having been attacking me for so long, you should be tired, right? Now, its my turn.

The demon lifted up his tree trunk sized arm, and smashed his fist against Reidys petite and tender body.

Pah! It hurt a lot It felt like my heart had stopped, my whole body was in ice, I had probably broken some bones

In my arms, I could see Reidys beautiful face stained with a bit of blood. I was secretly thankful luckily, I made it just in time; thankfully, that punch didnt land on her body

Bang! My back landed hard against the trunk of a tree I coughed up another bout of fresh blood, and the blood spilled all over Reidy.

Oho? So, its you again, human? I didnt think that your speed could be this fast I have taken it to heart how you had broken my arm before As the demon said this, he slowly walked towards us

At this moment, I could feel Reidys body trembling in my arms. Perhaps she was afraid, afraid of dying

Hah! (Laughing at myself.) Never thought about this would I die in a place like this? I wouldnt be able to take Silent Water outside to have fun; I wouldnt be able to give Nagisas father the guilles Grass; I wouldnt be able to pinch that cute, little button nose of Satsuki; I wouldnt be able to annul my engagement and let Kamiki hate me a little less; I wouldnt be able to play with Dusty Right now do I really have to die?

Right when I felt like all hope was lost, a blue magic circle appeared in front of me. Then, from inside the circle, the silhouette of a person appeared and walked out. I saw my spirit Silent Water

Was it an illusion?