52 Library of Mages 12 (2/2)

For a while, the Orthrus convulsed on the floor as the feathers ravaged through its insides.

”I would give it a C,” I said while Emily walked back to us. Emily ignored me and looked at Rose.

”That's an A,” she said. I was surprised at that, Vrykolakas was supposed to give me an A, and now Emily got A for killing something weaker than that! Seeing my surprised expression Rose immediately added. ”Even killing an Orthrus is complete overkill when it comes to this exam. Normal students wouldn't even go near them on their second-year exam. Not to mention a Vrykolakas.”

So that's why… then this exam is literally a formality for me. I could kill a Leshy with a few moves with my current strength! Even without the black feathers, I shouldn't have a problem against the White monsters from the Ravens Queens city.

”Let's go then. There is something that I need to kill!” I shouted as we walked again. Over the past few months, I did a lot of reading and research regarding tracking and finding prey. Today I wanted to kill a very special monster.

”Are you going to kill a Vrykolakas? If so then you are going the wrong way, east is the opposite way.” Emily said.

”No. Vrykolakas are not even a challenge for the current me, I want to find something else. Something I was after for a long time now!”

”What is it?”

”You will know when we find it. It defiantly is somewhere here.”

Two hours later we were still walking. I kept looking for traces but finding that thing is truly hard. But lady luck smiled upon me as we now stood right in front of my target! A Sky Panther!

”You sure about that Dominique, the moment I interfere the exam is over,” Rose said.

”No worry Miss Rose. I am after one of these for months! I'm more than confident!”

My soul image enveloped my body as the giant panther with little white dots that looked like stars in the night sky walked towards me! Its steps were soundless even on the snow, but now that it was in the open looking at me it didn't matter!

We rushed at each other with fierce eyes. Claws against fists! Fangs against kicks! The Sky panther tried its best, every time its claws touched my soul image sparks flew into the air! I could feel the attacks almost breaking my soul image.

When my fists connected bones were broken, and flesh is torn. I waited in this deadly situation for an opening. And seeing the Sky Panther slightly limp I dashed closer and with both my arms grabbed its neck!

As I strangled it the spots on its fur started to glow, in a few seconds, they reached a point that I had no choice but to close my eyes. Other then the extremely high strength of a sky panther this was the other power it had thanks to its elemental essence. It had no offensive power and could only be used as a distraction to run.

But I didn't let go! I tightened my grip and with a loud snapping sound killed the Sky Panther.

When the light stopped, I knew it was dead. I let go of the body, and after a few breathes started walking back but seeing what waited for me there... ”You got to be joking.”