Book 1: Chapter 69: Hunter or Hunted? Part I

Book 1: Chapter 69: Hunter or Hunted? Part I

Scarlet

After walking down the hall for a bit, ignoring the branch of the hall that has a massive hole in the floor, I eventually turn the corner and find myself staring at a large knight located far down the hall. And the first thing I do is turn back around and head back for the stairs.

No thank you.

|Demon Knight Subspecies: None Level 81|

Passing by the hole branch again, I continue making my way down the hall, vaguely taking note of some new sounds I hear coming from outside of the building.

I grimace as I hear the sound of stuff freezing over.

Yeah, shes here.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.

As if on cue, I hear a loud bang echo from the first floor, followed by the sounds of stuff frosting over as Cynthia Sylvester otherwise known by practically everyone as Frost, a Class IV combat focused Guardian no doubt enters the building.

Yeah, thisll be a pain.

Maybe I can hide myself on the next floor somewhere?

I continue walking down the hall with a sigh, only to suddenly freeze in place as I feel something watching me. A predator too, judging by the shivers that are running down the back of my neck.

Run. Now.

I dont have to be told twice and immediately break off into a sprint back in the way I came, away from the source of the gaze. But the gaze stays firmly locked onto my back no matter how far through the floor I get.

If I remember correctly, wraiths are some of the more intelligent wild demons demons without any sapience. They are kind of like cats in that they enjoy hunting and playing with their food. They will prowl from the darkness for a while, just stalking the prey before eventually going in for a flashy kill.

Theyre also the third most powerful wild demon species of the Class II demons, only weaker than the berserkers and the defenders.

Its instincts will help you stall it, Tar says, for once actually giving me advice in a real battle, keep its eyes occupied and make sure it does not grow bored!

I frown at that, briefly wondering if Im fighting a demon or a cat for a moment before shaking my head and jumping towards the demon, seemingly startling it for a second.

Good. Keep it off its toes.

The wraith tilts its head, the ethereal hood hanging over it moving along with it before it suddenly vanishes and I feel a flash of pain from my side, making me almost lose strength in my legs. Then I find the wraith reappearing where it was just at with blood my blood dripping down its blade.

My eyes widen with fear, but the fear is quickly drowned out by rage. Where this rage is coming from, I dont know. But the very idea that a lowly demon such as a wraith of all things is toying with me is-

I blink in surprise.

Huh.

Good job in keeping your instincts under control but keep the wraith entertained!!! Now! I hear Tars voice shouting in my head, snapping me into taking a sudden step forward to catch its attention.

Were going to be talking about those instincts later.

Understood. Now move!

And I do just that.