Chapter 20: Light of Ashna (1/2)

Laying in the small infirmary, I opened my cold eyes, flashing back to what had transpired. I knew I had been far too impatient. A demon that could kill me with a stare, and he just gave me a god rank technique, and I, a mortal who has barely started his cultivation, tried to study it.

Smiling bitterly, I arose from the bed, thinking about how I could not catch a break. Chuckling at my terrible luck this month, I sighed.

”Your awake,” A gentle, familiar voice sounded.

Focusing my eyes, I could see a sharp blade pressed against my neck with a set of frosted amethyst eyes watching my every movement like a hawk.

A light smirk arose as I stared deep into Yura's eyes. I did not know why she was so defensive nor why she placed a blade to my neck. Yet, I felt amused at this baby tigress.

”How did you know,” she demanded steadfastly.

A faint shiver could be felt from the tip of the blade prest against my neck, her eyes visibly trembling, trying to mask the anxiety in the pit of her stomach.

”First time,” I inquired, already knowing the answer.

She was, no matter how smart or cold, just a six-year-old who had yet to stain her hands. There was still a deep-rooted innocence that was held the minds of children within her that she would not break for years to come.

”Will you be killing me if I don't answer, Yura?”

My soft voice sounded as I pushed up, causing red to stain my shirt. Another shiver flowed through her blade as I could see tears rushing to her eyes.

With a quiver of dread, she dropped her sword, falling to her small knees. Wrapping my hand around my lightly wounded neck, a cold light flickered across my eyes as I stared at the young girl whimpering.

I didn't say anything but walked out of the room. She was of royalty; it would be unwise to slit her neck, not to mention there was still that odd familiarity I was feeling.

Licking the blood that stained my fingers, I laughed—one filled with madness or, should I say, insanity. How long had it been...Patience, Patience Arsène, your time will come.

”WAIT,” Yura's voice uttered.

Pausing, my brow shot up as I eyed the little fool in annoyance. What more would this bitch want with me. This lord has shit to do.

”How did you know,” She asked, shivering with fear.

A light sigh escaped my mouth as I shook my head, ”I didn't, not really at least, but your far too smart to focus and strong to be anything else, don't you think...Tell me, are we being hunted.”

A thought suddenly occurred to me as I considered her perspective. Why is a girl that is protected by royalty be so scared...My eyes suddenly grew wide as I gasped.

”SHIT,” Charging out of the school, I could see my family carriage awaiting my arrival. Class was still in session, but Grey had made it so that a carriage would always be ready for me in case of an emergency. Rushing in, I eyed my guard coldly, ”Take me home.” I hastily demanded.