NOVEL NEXT Chapter 24: New Challenge
Ishida stood currently at a 6VS1 situation, which was not much of a problem for him, but with the little girl with him , it turned out to be much difficult as he had protect her from 6 directions and also fight at the same time.
Above all the levels of those demons weren't even something he could play around with ...
According to the system, they were all demons from 9-11 level range. From which , 1 was at 11 level, who looked the closely resembling to human, 1 of them were 10 and others were at level 9.
"Give the little girl to us, and we will maybe...leave you" The demon , who was at 11 level spoke with a laughter.
"Where are the other people. I know there were more people here , where are they ?!!" Ishida questioned taking a defensive stance, as the girl held his more tightly in fear, as Ishida slowly put one his hand at his head.
One of the demon laughed, and replied,"We ate them!"
Ishida's face turned into more surprise and anger. All of a sudden the faces of his family members came to his mind , increasing his anger for those demons to another level.
"Well, Not All yet. Now, as we have a new meal as well with the kid," saying this the demons started approaching Ishida.
Ishida quickly closed his eyes, 'I have to defeat these demons with the kid. Also , the humans I am sensing are at a little distance, maybe they are the family of this kid. But I have to finish it quick' Ishida thought to himself.
As the circle of demons tightened around them, Ishida quickly assessed the situation, ensuring the little girl was safe. He gently placed her behind him, positioning himself as a protective barrier between her and the menacing creatures. His senses were sharp, ready to counter any attack.
The demons lunged forward, their claws glinting in the moonlight. Ishida took a steadying breath and initiated his first move. "Moon Breathing, First Form: Dark Moon, Evening Palace!" he declared, his voice firm and focused. His sword traced elegant, crescent-shaped slashes through the air. These arcs of light formed a shimmering shield, intercepting the demons' advance and forcing them to hesitate.
One demon, more aggressive than the others, darted in from the side, aiming to bypass Ishida's defense. With a swift pivot, Ishida adjusted his stance, swinging his blade in a powerful crescent arc that met the demon mid-charge, slicing cleanly through its torso. The creature disintegrated into ash before it could reach the girl.
The remaining demons snarled and regrouped, launching a coordinated attack from multiple directions. Ishida, unfazed by their numbers, prepared to unleash another technique.
As they closed in, he called upon his next move, "Moon Breathing, Third Form: Loathsome Moon, Chains!" His sword danced with precision, creating chained crescent slashes that lashed out at the surrounding demons.
These chained arcs of light wove through the demons' ranks, binding them in radiant chains that cut into their forms.
The demons struggled against the binding slashes, their movements hindered by Ishida's relentless attacks. Another demon, slightly taller and more human-like, broke free and lunged at him with a defiant roar.
Ishida sidestepped swiftly, keeping the girl shielded behind him, and brought his sword around in a wide, sweeping arc. The crescent slash cleaved through the demon's neck, severing its head and reducing its body to dust.
With the chains of the Third Form still active, Ishida continued his assault. The remaining demons found themselves ensnared by the luminous bindings.
He struck with precision, cutting down two more demons in quick succession. Their bodies disintegrated into ash as his blade found its mark.
Now, only one demon remained, hesitating as it realized its companions had fallen. In a desperate attempt, it charged at Ishida, its claws outstretched in a final attack.
Ishida met its charge head-on, his sword moving with unwavering precision. He executed a final, decisive slash that cut through the demon's torso, ending the battle in a burst of silver light.
[Fatigue - 35/100]
[HP - 480/500]
Ishida take a quick scan around him and found no other demon remaining, walked over to the girl, and sheathed his sword at the sheath and picked her up in his arms, "Now Let's go, find your family!" He said , with a smile, as started moving towards the direction he was sensing those humans and demons from.