Demon Art II

Kayden stood, brushing the dust away from his arm. "Why did you hit me if you know it's hurt?"

Lily started at Kayden, giggling as she scratched her head. "Your sword didn't cut that deep so I thought I could get a hit in."

"I'm trying to deal less damage. That doesn't mean I'm lowering my defense." Kayden took a stance, getting ready to perform the following art.

[Demin Art Eight form: Darkness]

The guards in the training ground watched Kayden with interest. Trying to gauge his strength and any weakness. Then suddenly the whole place fell into absolute darkness.

The guards gasped in fear, they could feel cold sweat dripping from their backs. Their bones tickled as it became harder to breathe.

Ding! The light suddenly came back, surprising them. Kayden stood beside Lily glaring at his blade, "It's like the spell, but has a longer range. Is harder to dispel and muffle my sound."

"You can use it to capture people alive." Lily smile.

"You're right."