Death Game of Tag

It had been less than a minute since the barrier was erected, but the entire view before us was already covered in blood and gore. Just thinking about how many people died to paint a canvas like this sent chills down my spine.

Amidst the chaos, a single figure clothed in a black hooded robe stood still, as if watching closely as the few 9th-stage demons swept the surrounding civilians. As we approached, our gazes met.

"...!"

Without thinking, I quickly activated Lifeblood at half potency, rushing to the enemy in a flash. The other party wasn't a pushover, however, and quickly called back the few 9th-stage demons nearby, creating a wall to protect himself with.

"Yo! You're Will, right?!"

The hooded figure jumped back, moving away from me as he spoke.

"We've got orders to take you back, dead or alive! I'm lucky you went for my area immediately!"