NOVEL NEXT Chapter 36: Rebellion Against Heaven - Part 23
Chapter 23: The Rise of Ryuuusei
The ground was still soaked with blood. Everyone's breathing was heavy, and the air smelled of death.
Aiko stood her ground, her sword dripping fresh blood, with a look of pure madness. Kenta, Daichi, and Haru were on the brink of unconsciousness, barely able to stand.
But then, a laugh.
Soft at first. Weak. But then, growing with every second.
Ryuusei moved.
His body was partly regenerated, although still covered with open wounds and dried blood. He leaned on one elbow, his chest rising and falling with effort. Her lips curled into a crooked smile.
"Did you think... that this was enough?
Aiko turned her head towards him.
"Ryuusei...
He stood up slowly, staggering, but with a sharper gaze than ever. His skin was still burning from the attacks he had received, his muscles ached with every movement, but the adrenaline in his body kept him on his feet.
"I don't think... fall still.
His dark aura lit up again. It wasn't as intense as before, but it was enough to shake the ground beneath his feet.
Daichi, leaning on his spear, looked at him in disbelief.
"It can't be... how is it still standing?"
Kenta gritted her teeth, holding her scythes with what little strength she had left.
"I don't know... But we have to take him down before he regains more power.
Ryuusei listened to them and laughed wryly.
"Try... but this time... I will not hold back.
His eyes flashed with a spectral glow as he prepared for the next round.
The massacre was not yet over.
Ryuusei straightened up completely, his body still battered, but his smile widened. Its dark aura slowly expanded, dripping like ink into the air.
Aiko looked at him doubtfully.
"Ryuusei...
He turned his head towards her and gave her a cold but calm look.
"Aiko, go away.
"What?"
"Go back to the mansion." Watch a series, rest... I'll take care of this.
Aiko hesitated for a moment, but then, seeing the expression on her face, she knew that there was no point in arguing. Without saying a word, he took a step back and disappeared into the darkness.
Ryuusei let out a sigh and turned her neck, producing a chilling crack.
"Well... Now we can have real fun.
Kenta gritted her teeth and threw herself at him with all her might.
"DIE, YOU WRETCH!
His scythe moved with deadly speed, searching for Ryuusei's neck.
But he did not dodge.
I didn't need to.
(Touch of Entropy)
The instant the scythe's edge touched his skin, the blade began to rust, crumbling into dust. Kenta was paralyzed by surprise, but Ryuusei was already on the move.
With terrifying speed, he plunged his fingers into his stomach.
Kenta's screams filled the air as Ryuusei twisted his hand inside her abdomen, feeling organs tear under his grasp. With a sharp jerk, he tore off a handful of viscera and threw them on the ground with a wet sound.
"Wow, Kenta... I always thought you'd have more guts.
Kenta fell to his knees, clutching his abdomen as blood gushed out of control. His skin instantly paled.
Haru, terrified, raised his bow and shot an arrow with all his remaining energy.
Ryuusei didn't even try to dodge her.
The arrow hit his shoulder, piercing his flesh... but he just bowed his head curiously.
"Interesting... but insufficient.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Haru.
(Distortion of Fate)
Time seemed to twist. Before Haru could react, he was already on the ground, his leg severed from his thigh. Her scream was heartbreaking as blood gushed out of the wound.
Ryuusei smiled and raised his dagger.
"You know, I always thought you talked too much, Haru.
With a precise movement, he sliced his tongue with a clean slash. Haru tried to scream, but only managed to let out a gurgle of blood.
Daichi, paralyzed with horror, clenched his spear in desperation.
"Ryuusei... this is not...
Ryuusei looked at him with eyes devoid of emotion.
"Don't worry, Daichi. I'll leave you for last.