Chapter 06: Figure Eludes the Eye

I was enrolled at this fancy private university, but it had only been about two weeks since that happened.

Once again, the reason for transferring was the same old story: getting into fights. This country seemed to have an abundance of brainless bullies who viewed me as an easy target. To those big, burly guys, I was like a jar of honey, irresistibly attracting them.

But here's the thing—I had a fiery temper. Despite my thin and delicate appearance that seemed like it could shatter at any moment, I never backed down from a confrontation. Maybe growing up on the streets and fighting for survival as a kid had made me more aggressive, and I had somehow grown accustomed to the harshness of the world.

In this society, the one who is punished is always the one who dares to respond.

No matter who started the trouble, it was always me who faced the consequences. It made my blood boil!

"It's like I've got a cursed star hanging over me."

Of course, even though I had only been here for a few weeks, I had already come across a few bullies who took an interest in me, and not in a good way.

Luckily, unlike my previous university, I had someone here who had my back when it came to dealing with them.

As I made my way towards the facilities at the back of the campus, I could sense, with my newfound abilities, the sound of footsteps rapidly approaching the concrete.

I could also feel the wind rustling behind me as if a hand was coming straight at me in an attempt to slap me.

My physical body had also transcended that of a human. So adding heightened senses and superhuman reflexes, it wasn't hard to anticipate the incoming strike. I ducked slightly and felt it pink my head, briefly ruffling my hair.

"Good morning, Dami-Dami! Huh...?"

Swiftly stepping to the side and moving one foot forward, I halted the person's advance. They seemed surprised that I evaded the blow, their feet colliding with mine, and...

"Ugyaa~, my nose!"

The person fell spectacularly to the ground!

To my surprise, it was a girl. Her face planted on the ground, while her butt rose up in front of me.

"Oh, it's pink. Cute," I casually remarked, nodding approvingly.

Underneath her short black skirt with white stripes that had ridden up, there was a plump, white ass covered by a pink panty adorned with a cute little bear.

"Don't look down there!" She exclaimed, scrambling to get up and tugging her skirt between her legs.

If it weren't for my werewolf senses, I wouldn't have caught a glimpse of that fluffy white paradise.

"Dami-Dami, you pervert!" Her cheeks flushed red as she rubbed her sore little nose.

"Me? You're the one who always greets me with a hit," I defended myself with a half-smile. "Consider this a little payback."

She puffed out her cheeks in a childish pout, making her heart-shaped face look even more adorable. Her big green eyes stared at me, as if tears were about to spill any moment.

"Hmph! I don't want to talk to you!" She huffed, turning her back to me as we walked down the hallway. It was clear that her overreaction was fake, but I couldn't help but chuckle.

"Come on, Lynn. I wasn't staring at you like a creep or anything."

I turned my face slightly, covering my smile with my hand, trying to hide my amusement. Although her scolded puppy expression almost made me feel guilty.

Lynn had these captivating, large green eyes that demanded attention. Her shoulder-length hair was soft and wavy, a beautiful shade of yellow.

Her heart-shaped face accentuated her pretty pink lips and petite chin. Overall, she was undeniably attractive.

She was on the shorter side, about 5'2", but her body had surprising proportions. With C-cup breasts and an ass that had been described in some rather provocative ways...

"Dami-Dami... haven't you gotten any bigger?" She momentarily forgot our little game and observed me from head to toe. "You seem taller and more muscular than before."

I was actually surprised that she noticed the changes so quickly. Lynn had always been incredibly observant.

"Maybe a little," I admitted with a shrug. "On the other hand, you haven't changed at all in these past few months."

"Don't start exaggerating again. We've only known each other for two weeks—was our meeting so insignificant to you? Mumu~. And what do you mean, 'a little'? It's obvious you've bulked up like you're injecting some alien substance!"

Lynn was also an exchange student. Unlike me, who had recently arrived, she had moved from England with her mother months ago after her parents' divorce.

Being a social butterfly, she quickly befriended the loner that I was on my first day of school. Incidentally, oddly enough, she was the one who helped me put the bullies in their place with just a few words. Truly impressive.

"Still... ugh." I could barely utter a word before a sharp pain shot through my head.

My vision blurred, and I had to lean against the hallway wall. Lynn panicked and rushed to support me.

My senses became distorted, especially my hearing, which was filled with ringing as if my head was submerged underwater. Yet I could distinctly hear the tantalizing pulse of Lynn's jugular vein.

If I bit her... her blood would be so delicious... The enticing scent of the woman holding me tempted me to sink my teeth into her...

No, I must maintain control! I commanded myself, biting my lip.

If I were to suddenly feel thirsty at this moment, things would spiral into chaos. Damn it! I could sense hundreds of heartbeats around me, each one tempting like prey.

If I lost control now, I would go on a blood frenzy and end up killing them all... and the consequences of that would be catastrophic. Not just for the innocent people around me, but also for myself.

Dealing with the cops would be a nightmare, and being treated like a lab rat would be even worse.

I had to focus on suppressing my thirst through sheer willpower.

At that moment, my heart raced involuntarily. I sensed a faint connection nearby, maybe about 50 meters away, that was responsible for my current state.

I had already felt this connection yesterday when I woke up. It was as if something instinctively tied me to another person. A bond that influenced my emotions and thoughts.

What if it had something to do with the werewolf that killed me? Is it here? Could this be the effect of being subjected to its will? The disturbing thought made my face twitch.

Part of me wanted to sprint over there and assert my dominance over whoever it was. But what if I ended up being at their mercy instead? The mere idea infuriated me.

'Calm down, Damien.'

Once again, that female voice echoed in my head. It sounded unusually anxious compared to the monotone tone from yesterday.

Slowly, I started to snap out of the daze, although the throbbing migraine persisted.

After hastily apologizing to Lynn, I rushed down the hallway toward the source of the connection. As I turned the corner, everything else blurred except for a silhouette standing with its back to me.

I snapped out of my daze, but by then, the figure had vanished into the crowd, leaving only glimpses of a few strands of white hair as they hurried away.

I furrowed my brow. Even though I couldn't see what the person looked like, something inside me was certain it was a girl. And it was clear that the connection I felt originated from her.

But who could be causing this connection? I had never sensed her presence at school before. Could she be a new student? And first of all, why do I have this connection with a girl I've never met before?

I shook my head, dismissing those thoughts. I could still feel the attachment pulling me towards her, but she was on the rooftop.

I knew that access to that place was prohibited. I had even heard rumors of people coming back from there with broken legs.

However, this person had effortlessly climbed up, as if she didn't care about the rules. No one seemed to question this blatant act of violence, not even the teachers. Now that I think about it, it's strange...

And, how did she manage to get there in less than five seconds?! To reach the rooftop, one had to go up to the fourth floor, yet moments ago, she was barely on the first floor, across the hall!

Could she be some sort of witch with magical powers? Well, considering the existence of werewolves and vampires, it wouldn't be too far-fetched.

While I pondered over useless and unimportant thoughts, Lynn and I entered the room.