Chapter 34: Bloodsucker (1/2)
A shadow leaped out of the forest and started attacking the first person next to him. The shadow bounced on the poor student and they rolled on the ground.
The monster revealed itself to be a giant rabbit with sharp teeth protruding from its mouth. Its two front legs were arched into claws that held the poor student in place by piercing his shoulders.
”A Bloodsucker!”
The red eyes of the monster made it clear that it was no ordinary one, but a bloodsucking monster that got stronger by drinking the blood of other creatures. They were stronger as their evolution was a lot faster than normal.
”Help!” The student cried out, fear reeking from his voice. Veron diverted his wind sword and slashed toward the Bloodsucker. He let go of the wind blade and it bolted toward the rabbit who let go of the student and evaded in time.
”Treat him!” Veron shouted as he waved his hand, allowing the wind elementals to retrieve his sword for him. He looked with a frown toward the bloodsucker giant rabbit before turning to Nikolai. ”It's a vile thing to think of the lives of others so lowly.”
”If that what it takes to win.” Nikolai shrugged, even though he had no intention of letting the monster take the life of any student. ”I knew you wouldn't standby idly.”
As he finished his words, Nikolai heard shouts coming from a distance. He turned to see that his Class arriving at the scene. They picked the worst possible time for arrival, as the monster targeted them as well now.
”You dragged down your class into this.”
”To be honest, I didn't think they would be so quick.” Nikolai shook his head. ”Nonetheless, my objective is clear here.”
”Are you going to run away now?” Veron didn't look at him but kept eyeing the bloodsucker as the monster stared back at him. The monster's droll pooled on the ground in front of it as its eyes darted from a place to the other.
”Not a chance.” Nikolai wasn't a vile person, only a ruthless one. He had no qualms about endangering others if it was for his benefit. However, this was a different topic. ”This monster looks like a proper prey.”
”Oh?” Veron smiled for the first time today. ”We both have two monoliths, so the Water Class's monolith is the last. How about we make this a fair battle?”
”I doubt it would be fair with your strength, but I'm tired of plotting too.” Nikolai aimed his gun at the monster who was crouching, ready to bounce again.
His bullet left the gun before the monster could strike again, landing exactly in the monster's eyes. It screamed in agony as the mana-infused bullet did some damage to his vision.
Veron said no more and rushed to the monster, slashing with his sword. The monster met Veron with its claws and deflected the attack only for more bullets to rain down on him.
The moment that it tried to run away from the bullets, it was struck by Veron back on track. Their teamwork was flawless as each bullet passed by Veron without interfering with his attacks.
The scene of enemies allying themselves left everyone dumbstruck, but they soon realized why the two had joined forces. If left alone, this monster would rip apart both classes apart.