Chapter 77 - Fatal Cuts (2/2)

'Arghh! What the fuck was that? He's stronger than I thought...' The demon judged, staking the wound with his one remaining hand as he walked away.

Luke didn't want to give the monster time to use his water abilities again, so he continued to press him with fierce attacks. Until finally, a right hand managed to accept Jean Pollo's chest in full and drove right through him.

”Urgh! Wretched...” The demon said, still using force to try to pull Luke's arm out of his chest.

Before asking about anything else, the half-beast inquired: ”What have you done with Alexis, wretch!?”

Even in the face of his receptacle's death, the monster smiled debauched as blood stained its white teeth. ”Are you worried about her? How cute... Next time we meet, I will kill her in front of you, then.”

Luke frowned and only then remembered what the half-dragon had told him that demons only die when their true names are spoken, for that reason Alexis sealed the first one they met.

”Shit...” Shaaack! Luke removed his arm from Jean's chest, thus letting it fall to the ground. ”Next time we meet, I will already know your name.” Luke said, and for the first time in his life, he smiled like a real assassin. That was also the first time he deeply desired to kill someone.

The demon showed a look of disgust as he looked at the half-wolf, and slowly that expression died away.

Then, from the wound created by Luke's fatal blow, the black cloud-shaped demon came out and spread in four directions quickly.

Luke stared at the body of the deceased Jean for a few seconds, hoping that maybe he could have a few brief moments of consciousness. In the end, all he got from that wait was a slight stirring of his pupil and a faint smile.

”I'm not very religious, but I hope you find rest where you are going now.” Luke said to the dead man and walked toward the ravine, aiming to find some remnant of Alexis.

As soon as he approached the edge, Luke saw a hand strike the stone sidewalk of the place. Soon after, the half-dragon leaped up and landed right in front of him.

”Aaai! Were you here already, Luke?” She inquired as she was startled by the man's presence. ”Where is the demon?”

Without saying a single word, Luke pointed to Jean's body, which lay beside the ruins that the castle had become.

”So, he did run away. Coward...” Alexis spoke, with a downcast look on his face.

”Not very far.” A gentle voice answered the half-dragon.

Luke looked quickly to the side and saw an almost translucent figure. She had the appearance of a child and, at the same time, a deep, experienced gaze.

”Pontiff Rebecca!? What are you doing here!?” Surprised, Alexis straightened her spine in respect to the girl.

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