NABC Chapter 184 - 184 - 178 Assassin
Chapter 184 - 184 - 178 Assassin
Chapter 184 – 178 Assassin
Carefully concealing his resentful gaze, the soul-judging demon cast another spell, and the glow within the serpent demon’s skull began to change. A gigantic White Bone Tower appeared on the rock wall projection, its base nestled deep within a massive ravine on the ground.
“What does this mean?” the Flame Demon asked suspiciously, staring at the iconic structure. “Isn’t that Kai-Oine?”
“The spell reveals where the fellow who killed her intends to go next,” the soul-judging demon patiently explained. “Kai-Oine is merely a landmark; their true destination is likely Mogrondale City, at the base of the Skeleton Tower.
It’s well known that the power of the Great Abyss prevents mighty demons like you from entering; I suppose that human has considered this and plans to hide there with Elothysia to evade your vengeance.”
“That wench is still in the Abyss?” The Flame Demon was confused. “She didn’t immediately flee?”
“She returned to this plane through resurrection,” the soul-judging demon thought it would never be surprised again by the Flame Demon’s stupidity. “Within 99 years, she’ll be trapped in the Abyss and unable to leave. Perhaps you could send a minion, a capable assassin, to bring back the soul of that human and the essence of the succubus...”
“So that’s possible.” The Flame Demon’s face took on a thoughtful expression as he began to summon another name in his mind.
Soon, with the sound of heavy footsteps, a human clad in black armor entered the Throne Hall located at the mouth of a volcano, where the Flame Demon resided.
The enormous helmet completely covered his face, and the black iron armor enveloped every inch of his skin, leaving not even a sliver of a gap. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that all the movable parts meant for disassembly on the armor were welded shut. It was less about providing absolute protection and more like a cage for the wearer.
The soul judging demon watched the newcomer uneasily, someone who made it uncomfortable. This was a Dark Guardian, or rather, a Fallen Paladin.
If one were to count which mortal profession has killed the most demons, Holy Warriors would undoubtedly be at the top of the list.
Inspired individuals abandoned secular identities and positions without a second thought, willingly standing at the forefront of the grand war between good and evil in the Multiverse, tirelessly seeking traces of evil to utterly eradicate and never retiring from this calling unless through grievous injury or death.
“I haven’t given you permission to leave!” the Flame Demon shouted angrily, flicking his whip and pulling the human back.
“Is there anything else?” Despite being bound by the whip, the Dark Guardian remained unflustered, merely asking in a calm voice.
“Take this.” The Flame Demon took out a deep purple amulet from a small pouch at his waist and threw it to the Dark Guardian.
The moment he saw the amulet, the eyes of the judge of souls flickered subtly. It was an item crafted by the night witches of the Grey Wastelands, made of Soul Crystal and Abyssal Metal, known as the Soul Snatching Stone.
Besides being able to capture the souls of mortals, the greatest function of this item was to absorb the essence of demons, turning the trapped demons into complete slaves of the holder.
“Bring that wretch Elothysia back to me with this,” the Flame Demon said with a vicious smile on his face, “I want to forever relish in the pleasure of tormenting a Holy Warrior, so don’t let her die by someone else’s hands...”
The Dark Guardian named Enrique stood still for a moment, and then pocketed the item before saying,
“May I leave now?”
“Go forth, my hero, hahahahaha...”
The Flame Demon let out a grating laugh, winging back to his Lava Throne, beginning to fantasize about the numerous pleasures he could derive from having the essence of the Succubus in his grasp.
The Dark Guardian left in silence, while the judging demon quietly flew out as well.
No sooner had it left the sight of the Flame Demon than it changed direction, going after the human who had just departed. While it disliked Enrique, the Soul Snatching Stone was a critical element in the plan, so it had to have a talk with the Dark Guardian.@@@@