Chapter 14 - Attack

Two pupils lit up brightly in the darkness.

Dorgren seeing them felt a foreboding, followed by a faint movement of aura coming from the darkness.

With a fine hum.

A spear came flying at an impressive speed, leaving a trail created by the pressure of the wind. The spear was aimed at Kael.

Dorgren didn't have time to draw his sword. The spear that was previously being carried by his soldiers was about to reach Kael.

Dogren, enveloped his entire arm in a fiery orange aura, thrusting his gauntlet towards the spear.

Clang

The spear's trajectory was deflected at its last moment, causing its tip to slice through some of Kael's hair.

The look on Kael's face, his expression horrified, if not for Dorgren, today would be his last day in this world.

The eyes in the darkness looked irritated, with a slight shake of his head.

Swish

Another spear, which was previously carried by the missing guards, was hurled. The spear struck one of the soldiers leading the ring protecting Kael. With the spear piercing his neck, his body fell backwards, causing his fellow soldiers to ignore him as they stared in terror into the darkness.

The soldiers held their weapons toward the darkness, not daring to approach. A loud stomp of feet was heard from the darkness.

The pair of red eyes that were far away, with a great speed approached. Like a beast, a dark figure entered the line of sight where their torches lit.

Clang

Deflecting the sword that was held towards him with a small dagger, the figure approached with his hand in a clawing motion. In his hand, a dark energy swirled, seeming to swallow all the illumination created by the fire.

The figure's hand reached the nearest soldier's throat. With slight resistance, ripping through his windpipe that was exposed in his armor in the blink of an eye.

Dodging an attack from another soldier with little effort, the dark figure punched a soldier who had his head exposed.

splash

The figure's hand slammed through his head, causing blood and brain debris to leak from his skull. The scene in front of him shocked some people, but the figure didn't intend to stop, advancing on the barrier made up of dozens of soldiers.

His dagger moved causing sparks, repelling all approaching weapons. Periodically, parts of his body seemed to be enveloped in dark energy, appearing to be an aura.

Dorgren, seeing the red eyes that killed soldiers, recognized him. The Crimson teenager he'd stalked last night. A strong discomfort was growing in his mind. If he killed this young man in an isolated location there would be no problem, but with so many witnesses, it was only a matter of time before they knew who had killed him.

Drawing his greatsword, the silver knight Dorgren, stepped forward. Around ten soldiers had already died by the hands of this small monster, causing a strong mental impact on the soldiers' minds.

Screams of pain and terror spread across the front line on the ground. Soldiers were seen with parts of their bodies missing, accompanied by a strong smell of iron. Drake moved with great awareness of his surroundings.

Taking the chance to test his new capabilities, he decided to vent his anger. Spinning his body, dodging a thrust he had received, his hands moved, throwing his dagger into the opening in the armor of a nearby enemy.

Strategically wrapping small parts of his body in aura, he moved like a leaf through the soldiers, acquiring their weapons along the way. Just now, he had pulled out a sword that was similar to the one he was used to. Swinging it along with his aura and bloodline at a nearby soldier.

Cling

With a slight resistance, his sword had pierced his armor, splitting him in two. Blood and guts fell to the ground, immediately spreading a nauseating stench.

Drake was about to run to another soldier when a sense of danger hit him. The sound of something slicing through the wind was approaching from behind him. Wrapping the dark aura in his arms, Drake turned with his sword in blocking position.

Clang

A strong impact like a sledgehammer hit him. His body was pushed a few feet away, his feet creating a trail across the ground. Looking at the striker. Drake noticed the silver knight holding his huge sword, the one who had chased him the night before.

The fiery orange aura enveloped his entire body, showing all his power as an intermediate Knight.

"Looks like you used the mana stone well, Crimson Rat" The metallic voice sounded from his silver helm.

Drake looking at the silver figure said.

" Get out of my way " His voice sounded in a menacing tone.

"You are in no position to make demands, but know, today you will become crippled" The metallic voice sounded in a heavy tone.

Drawing his massive sword back, his feet rushed forward. His greatsword came down, with a loud sound caused by the pressure of the wind.

The black aura enveloped Drake's arms. Swinging his sword, it followed the trajectory to strike the tip of the greatsword.

Clang

A loud sound of clashing metal exploded along with the sparks that caused a brief illumination.

The big one deviated from its trajectory, landing on the ground next to Drake. Drake's arm was shaking from the vibration his sword was giving off, small cracks were starting to spread across the sword's body.

It was quite stupid to receive an attack from a sword that size with a normal sword, but he needed to test his current capabilities. The black aura gathered at his feet, giving him a boost in his leap towards the silver knight.

Woosh

Drake was about to stick his sword through the silver helmet's visor, when a strong impact hit him in the head.

A punch had sent flying backwards, Drake kicked up a trail of dust where he was dragged.

The silver knight had his fist raised, in his hand, a translucent orange aura enveloped it, transmitting warmth to the surroundings.

" Boy, I've never heard of anyone like you in the Crimsons, what's your name?" A metallic voice rang out of the silver helm.

Drake stood up and touched his cheek that looked like it was slightly burned, as he touched something in his left boot, his lowered head slowly lifted up, facing the silver knight.

"You signed your death warrant" his voice sounded heavy.

The crowd of soldiers were just watching at this point. The enemy in the end turned out to be a teenager, who was stupid enough to face them head-on. They allowed themselves to relax momentarily, since Knight Dorgren would be dealing with the boy.

Kael looked on with a complicated expression. The culprit for spoiling his plans lay ahead of him. His will was to end this rat's life as quickly as possible, but with so many witnesses, it would be inevitable to attract retaliation from the Crimson family. Looking expectantly, he hoped that Dorgren would handle this kid, that he would at least cripple him in this fight.

Drake positioned his feet, commanding the Aura to surround them. Bursting into quick steps, he charged towards the silver knight.

The knight didn't think twice, swinging his big sword like a club, creating an after wind storm. The greatsword was about to hit Drake in his charge. When Drake pulled his sword back from his body and jumped into a side spin.

The greatsword's trajectory was aimed to pass underneath his body, but the silver knight with his experience, skillfully changed it.

With his blade about to slice through Drake. Drake in the middle of his swing, swung his sword.

Clang

Crack

With the sound of metal clashing and something shattering, Drake bounced off the greatsword, gaining a little more speed in his swing. Harnessing all the centrifugal energy that was in his favor,

Drake allowed his body to pivot quickly toward the silver knight. Drake took his lineage to the limit and enveloped his entire left leg in black aura, which like a whip, hit the silver knight's head.

With a muffled sound.

Drake's leg connected with the silver knight's helm. For a few moments, time seemed to freeze.

Squirming in the air and landing deftly in a crouch,

Drake looked down at his left foot. There was the hilt of a dagger with a broken blade at his foot.

Drake got up slowly, he was inside the silver knight's intimate area, who seemed to have no reactions.

The silver knight staggered, the burning aura that enveloped his body was no longer present. His body seemed to be in slow motion as he slumped backwards, hard as a rock. with a thud The knight's body fell with a loud crash, kicking up dust and seeming to cause a slight tremor.

Blood was seeping all over the inside of his dented helmet, caused by what appeared to be a small blade running through his helmet.

Drake looking at the silver knight at his feet, he smiled. The soldiers who previously had a relaxed posture now showed a dazed expression. Dorgren, an intermediate Knight, who held a high position in the city of Viburg had perished at the hands of a child.

Some soldiers had already thrown their weapons to the ground, while muttering inaudible things.

" Demon... it's a demon! " Murmurs began to spread among the soldiers.

Kael had an angry expression on his face. He had been reckless in his actions, taking a small number of soldiers and even an officer, using his status. Now, the damage caused by his actions, not even his uncle would forgive him.

Drake, who had been motionless looking at the silver knight, slowly turned his head. His pupils that glowed in the dark night stared directly at Kael.

Kael, meeting his gaze, felt as if blades were around his neck. Being a sorcerer, fighting an aura user without first preparing would be stupid.

"Get him" Kael's scream rang through the soldiers.

Now, there were about 80 soldiers, all stupefied, not knowing what to do. Many didn't even want to be here following Kael's orders. Now, being related to a Crimson, there was hesitation in his actions.

Drake, seeing the hesitation of the soldiers, smiled. He moved forward, walking slowly towards his gaze.

step

step

The soldiers were frozen like statues, which added to Kael's despair.

Kael raised one of his hands, appearing to be forming a magic circle with mana.

The circle was quickly formed in less than 1 second. Glowing in a light blue color, the light enveloped his body.

Turning his back.

Kael ran.