hunter’s games

On the streets of Xieol, a towering figure moved swiftly across the rooftops, blending seamlessly into the darkness, becoming one with the night. Above, soldiers patrolled while the person below crouched, careful not to draw attention. The only glimmers of light emanated from the houses and the main square of Xieol.

The guards continued their patrol, eventually disappearing from the street where the shadowy figure lay low. Taking advantage of the moment, the figure ascended, merging with the wind as it whispered through the city. No sound was heard beneath their feet.

Reaching the end of the roofs, the figure leaped into the void, gracefully landing on the ground. A faint glimmer of light passed by, revealing the figure clad in black attire, their head covered and their lower face concealed by a mask. Only their eyes were visible, the pupils covered with a white crystalline substance. After scanning the surroundings, they turned left, heading towards the Vielleza family home.

Upon arrival, the figure vanished into the shadows, entering a dimly lit entrance hall. The faint beams of moonlight illuminated small patches of stone, creating an eerie glow. In the silence of this night, where the wind sang haunting melodies, the figure silently began their merciless slaughter. Family members and servants alike fell victim to the figure's swift and precise strikes, their lifeblood pooling on the once-majestic floors, staining them a vivid crimson.

In Evilon's office, the head of the Vielleza family, a tense atmosphere filled the room. Evilon sat at his desk, surrounded by the opulence and power of his family's empire. His gaze was fixed upon the city his ancestors had built and prospered. The smoke from his cigar lazily swirled in the air, casting an eerie glow under the moonlight and the flickering lamp on the table. The scars on his face told tales of past battles, with one prominent scar stretching from his left eyebrow to his chin, a constant reminder of the day he clashed with the formidable Dark Huntress.

As he pondered his past deeds, a figure emerged from the shadows at the back of the room. Graceful and silent, Lielle stepped forward, her steps purposeful. In her hand, she wielded a long cane adorned with two spinning cutting discs, one larger and one medium-sized. Without hesitation, Evilon lunged forward, intending to cleave her in two.

However, Lielle anticipated his attack, swiftly evading his strike by leaping backward and skillfully landing on the desk. Her expression remained stoic, concealing her underlying determination, while a smile danced upon her lips—a smile that held a deadly allure.

"Evilon Vielleza," she spoke, her voice dripping with menace, "you participated in the death of Ada Doefura, the Dark Huntress. You will face the consequences for your crimes."

Evilon, devoid of remorse, retorted, "As a member of the Cree of the Underworld, it was only natural for me to be part of that endeavor. So why do you attack me, Lielle, knowing this?" With those words, he swiftly turned his weapon, driving it towards Lielle.

The cutting discs of his cane found their mark, embedding themselves into Lielle's shoulder. Caught off guard, she was unable to evade the attack in time. As the discs pierced her flesh, her blood began to flow—a toxic green liquid that reacted with the tip of the discs, causing them to dissolve and melt away.

As the green venom coursed through Evilon's body, his strength waned, and his movements became sluggish. Lielle, seizing her advantage, closed in with purpose. With a swift and precise motion, she disarmed Evilon, sending his weapon clattering to the floor.

Realizing his dire situation, Evilon's eyes darted around the room, searching for a way to turn the tides. Spotting a glass bottle of an unknown substance on a nearby shelf, he lunged towards it, hoping it held some means of defense or escape.

Lielle, ever vigilant, anticipated his move. She swiftly closed the distance, her toxic aura pulsating with malevolent energy. With a fluid motion, she conjured a whip-like tendril of psychic poison, striking Evilon's outstretched hand, causing him to drop the bottle before he could reach it.

Cornered and devoid of options, Evilon found himself at the mercy of Lielle's relentless assault. She moved with an otherworldly grace, her attacks a deadly dance of venom and precision. Strikes from her toxic-laced fists and kicks rained down upon Evilon, each blow weakening him further.

Despite his dwindling strength, Evilon refused to surrender. He summoned the last reserves of his energy, launching a desperate counterattack. His strikes, fueled by determination, landed with a resounding impact, but Lielle's resilience was unyielding. She shrugged off his blows, her body seemingly immune to pain.

Lielle's green eyes glinted with a mix of sadistic pleasure and cold determination. She saw victory within her grasp, the culmination of her mission to eliminate Evilon. With a final surge of power, she unleashed a devastating attack—a concentrated blast of psychic poison that engulfed Evilon.

Agonizing pain ripped through Evilon's body as the venomous energy seeped into his very core. He crumpled to the ground, his strength depleted, his body succumbing to the deadly effects of Lielle's psychic poison. Each breath became a struggle, and darkness closed in on the edges of his vision.

In his final moments, Evilon's gaze met Lielle's. He saw no mercy or remorse in her eyes, only the satisfaction of a job completed. With a chilling smile, Lielle watched as Evilon's life force faded away, leaving behind only a lifeless shell.

The office that once symbolized power and grandeur now bore witness to the tragic end of its former master. Silence settled upon the room, broken only by the echoes of Lielle's triumphant breaths.

A shadow materialized, next to her "How cruel of you"

Lielle turned her gaze with an expression of exasperation at Eldya's stupid remark, "What about you?" She went to Evilon's lifeless body, bent down, tore the palm of her hand and poured the liquid into the body's mouth.

Eldya watched Lielle go about her business, with disgust, "why pour poison on him, seeing as he is already dead?", "mind your own business"

"Why do you think the order was given to kill this family?"

"Could you stop asking me questions, you usually never talk, what's wrong with you?"

Lielle didn't notice how Eldya looked at her with desire, he was crazy for her.

"Make the body disappear for me, the night is still long and we have other game to hunt"

The two hunters disappeared into the silence of the night with Evilon's body, leaving the massacre of the Vielleza behind them.

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