Chapter 797 (1/2)

Chapter 797: Body of Magic

Translator: TransN Editor: TransN

“Not bad at all.” Roland waved towards the black shadow which had deftly entered into the drapes.

A smiling face emerged from the darkness as if to acknowledge his encouragement. This would have been a frightening sight if he had not known that it was a witch hiding inside.

“Your Majesty, enemies are within the hall. I can sense that their magic powers are nearly as strong as hybrid demonic beasts.” Faldi cautioned.

“Can you handle them?”

“Don’t worry. Ling and I won’t have any problems as long as they aren’t like Senior Demons.” Phyllis replied.

“Then let’s act according to plan.”

As Roland passed through the long porch, he discovered that the villa’s windows were all covered up with boards and tape. There were only a few lights within, making the hall seem rather dim. Due to the weak air-conditioning, he felt as though he had just entered from early autumn into winter. Furthermore, the rancid and putrid smell which filled the air caused him to feel nauseous.

A man dressed in a suit stood motionless in the center of the hall – he was clearly this trip’s target. The instant Roland stepped into the hall, he felt a warmth begin to swell inside his body with an intensity several times stronger than when he first saw the fake man.

From the looks of it, Faldi had snagged a big fish.

However, what distressed Roland was a sculpture of a huge monster hung on the two-story mural wall which the man was facing. He could not tell if it was made of wood or seasoned leather. It had a human face and a pair of wings, while its brawny hind legs and slender front paws were curled up in front of its body – a completely mismatching appearance. It was close to four meters in length, while the carvings of feathers and veins on its body were highly lifelike, thus marking out its high value.

“The grotesque taste of rich people,” Roland muttered to himself. Judging from the craftsmanship, it was worth at least a million gold royals.

“Time to act.” He looked away from it and placed his attention on the target.

“Yes.”

Making use of the matte curtains to sneak two meters behind the enemy, Phyllis initiated the first attack.

A claw protruded from her back and lashed with lightning speed toward the suited man. The interference of magic caused the curtains to ripple. At this time, the target seemed to sense something and turned his head sharply. However, at this distance, even an Extraordinary would have no time to dodge. The claw slit through the man’s neck and out from his lower back, thereby cutting him diagonally into two.

The enemy’s eyes stared wide in disbelief as he collapsed on to the floor, and dark red blood spattered all over.

From the looks of it, even if the natural core of a Fallen Evil was not stripped away, it would not be able to survive if its body was heavily damaged.

“That’s all?” Ling peered out from the shadow beside the sofa.

“The plundering we now have to do is the main point,” Roland answered while covering his nose. The putrid smell in the air had intensified once more, though he was not sure if it was his own false perception. “Do you still remember what I taught you?”

“Gold ornaments, red paper, and chests with orbs!” Ling raised her hand. “Coins are worthless, and leave the gemstones!”

“That’s right. In particular, the more red paper, the better.” From his experience of plundering the Holy City of Hermes, he knew that the price of gemstones fluctuated too greatly, and hence it was difficult to sell them off at a suitable price. Gold was certainly far more stable. Of course, the best of all was cash notes. He mused to himself, “Hope this fella isn’t too fond of online shopping.”

As Roland bent his body and intended to convert the Force of Nature which was mounted on the belly of the man, Faldi suddenly frowned and remarked, “Hold on, why do I still sense the presence of magic reaction?”

“What?” The other three people startled at once.