Chapter 116: Friendship (1/2)
Just as the claw was about to grab Kadyn's throat his figures vanished mysteriously. The vampire was stunned and before he could understand what had happened his head was already detached from his shoulders. Kadyn was standing behind him with a blood-dripping sword in his hand with a cool expression. The headless body slumped on the ground and twitches in the blood briefly before becoming still.
The three figures behind him who were caught off by this sudden development were left stunned. ”Space Element,” Barret murmured and exchanged glances with two men beside him. He was shocked, not because Kadyn possessed Space Element, one of the rarest elements in the world but because he had seen with his own eyes Kadyn using a fire spell before.
Now he was using Space Element as well, what does that mean? Barret was not someone like Hot Rod or Khrom could compare with, he was far more knowledgeable than them, and even he had never seen — or heard — one person possessing two elements.
Kadyn didn't seem to notice their shocked faces and continued to run after killing Rank 1 vampire mage. He could not believe how easy it was to kill that guy. Are they really that weak? He thought and shook his head.
Actually that man wasn't weak at all, but he was caught off guard by Kadyn. He had never thought that this weak-looking boy would suddenly disappear from in front of his eyes and when Kadyn would appear he would lose his precious head. His soul must be weeping at this injustice, and unfairness, after all he didn't even have a chance to show his strength, but could he blame others for his stupidity?
Barret used his earth element to slaughter any opponent who came to face him, Khrom used his wind magic to dash swiftly amide the corpses and fight and retreat without getting injured. He wasn't trying to kill them, because if he did he would have died hundreds of times by now, so he just harassed a few vampires and when they were distracted Hot Rod blasted them with his fire element into bits and pieces. Though he didn't have much experience in fighting, his strength was formidable. Enough to kill a few vampires who were enraged by a man again and again.
The surrounding was filled with death and slaughter, it was hard to who was who (that's why he and his companions didn't stray far from each other) one mistake and they could lose their life. One time Barret had almost lost his head, if it wasn't for Khrom's timely help he would have died and his headless corpse had been lying in the dirt and blood, under the feet of hundreds of people.
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”You… what do you mean by they are here for you?” Nefia asked with a shocked and confused and bewildered expression. She could not comprehend what she meant, or maybe she knew what she meant but didn't want to admit it in her heart. She had played with Cecilia since they were little, how could this be, why is this happening? Nefia's body trembled ever so slightly and she bit her lips, praying that it must be a nightmare. Alas, it was no nightmare.
Cecilia peered at her and said with a firm tone. ”They are here for me, because I'm one of them.”
”You… you are one of them?” Nefia's face had turned pale and her legs felt weak as she tumbled back but was supported by the wall behind her back. ”How could this be? How could this be?” she continued to murmur and stared at Cecilia as she was looking at a stranger.
”Yes, I'm also a vampire,” Cecilia said. She had hardened her heart and told the truth she knew that it could — and definitely, it would — finish their relationship, but right now she had no option. She wanted Nefia to leave this place as soon as possible, only then would she have a chance to survive.
However, after a brief initial shock, Nefia recovered and took a step towards her and crouched down before holding her delicate hand. ”I was just shocked and never thought that a vampire could be a cute and trustworthy and a careful person like you. I never thought that a vampire — a so-called blood-sucking vampire — would be no different than humans, with small dreams and romantic hearts — reading love stories in blanket without letting anyone know — and full of mischief.” Nefia chuckled and wiped the wet corner of her eyes.
She really lost herself in despair for a moment, but then she saw Cecilia's anxious face. Why was she anxious? Because she wanted her to leave and stay away from her. At that moment she felt ashamed at her inferiority. How could such a person who thought about her at a time like this would be a heartless blood-sucking monster? She refused to believe it!
”Why are you still not leaving?” Cecilia's felt touched and her eyes became wet somewhat after hearing what Nefia said, but anxiousness increased on her face when Nefia refused to leave. ”They are here because they want something from me, they are slaughtering everyone in your castle because of me. You should hate me, so hate me and go!”