Chapter 25 - Hunting trip (Part 3) (1/2)
Exhaling slowly to heighten his internal focus he pushed his sensory abilities to its maximum. Injecting a strand of energy to his eyes, ears and nose, he could feel the world slowing down, as if time itself bowed to Aiden's request, slowing its pace.
With his heightened senses, he could see the four remaining wolves in the air launched towards him with a vicious growl visible on their faces. Still in his battle-ready pose, he flexed his calf, and as they got close enough to him, he stomped and launched himself to the air.
While these events felt like it took a few seconds, -in reality-, only a fraction of a second has passed. Aiden's body simply vanished from the trajectory of the 4 wolves, who in turn, crashed into each other.
Meanwhile Aiden was several meters in the air, with the gravity slowing his ascend, and slowly turning it into a descend. Aiden readied himself, basically launching himself down from the air, as his clawed hands were opened, ready to rip apart the beasts that were unfortunate enough to fall under his descending grasp.
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From a small distance, Granny and Lily were watching the fight with astonished gazes.
”Woah, brother is so fast. Did you see that Granny? He just *WOOSH* and now the 4 meanies hit themselves, and now he is up in the air so high!” coming back from her reverie Lily immediately cheered for her brother.
”That is true dear. Aiden suddenly got incredibly fast. His power is simply terrifying. I don't expect this battle to go on for much longer. Come, let's make our way towards those frightened deers, and help them!”
”Haaaai!”
With that, the duo slowly went around the combat area, getting closer to the 4 deers that were still grouped together, watching the events playing out in front of them.
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”Get ready! This is the end for you all!” As Aiden clashed against the 4 remaining wolves, it only took a few seconds for the noises to die down. What remained were torn flesh and fur covered in dark red blood and intestines all around. In the middle of them, stood a figure covered in the same mixture as he was gasping for air.
'I might have got a bit too into it…' Looking around, he frowned. He enjoyed the gruesome battle more than he would like to admit. The damage his claws were capable of was incredible. Not to mention that strange state he got himself into.. When he focused and empowered his senses, suddenly everything became much clearer.
'So I could actually use my energy to increase my senses as well, not just my muscles. Basically, I can empower anything myself with the correct amount and usage of energy, right?' He asked the question to his system.
[Yes Aiden. Energy flows through you, you can direct its flow to all around you, focusing on specific areas, increasing any attribute. Just keep in mind that it taxes your reserves, and you can't keep up this 'Empowered' state for too long. Also the more organs you empower, the more energy you will require. ]
'I see… Hmm…' Deep in thought, he looked at himself, just noticing how disgusting he probably smelled and looked. 'Oh I should find a place to clean myself.. Or maybe ask them, 'what I should be doing now.' Seeing the duo coming out of the cover of the foliage, he waved and walked towards them, who were making their way towards the deers.
Lily saw his brother's wave, and immediately walked towards him. However, after a few steps she halted her steps, and had to cover her nose, to mask the nasty smell coming her way.
”Ee back another time, right?”
Nodding her head, Granny replied while smiling.
”Of course my dear. We need a steady supply of meat if we want to keep you fed.” Then magically pulling out a small basket out of the depth of her rags, she continued. ”Let's have a small picnic if we are already out here, what do you all say? The sun is so nice, and we have enough time to return after having our lunch.”