Chapter 74: He's alive?! (I)
"She's a nice person," I replied. We quickly left the market and headed up the stairs.
"She has always been kind to magical creatures. Especially the rarer ones." Adriel spoke. "She's the understanding type, because of what she is. There is not a lot of Kilin alive today, especially someone her age. Most have been hunted down, and only recently did the population of her race have jumped back up."
"How is it she doesn't hate humans?" I asked. The thought of being hunted down to near extinction was quite a scary thought.
"What are you talking about? She despises them, but that does not mean she should stop business because of that. She's a cold case entrepreneur, and she's the best one there is."
"That is a bit of a strange mix."
"When it comes down to business, she has always been fair, but when you ask for her help, she will flatly deny helping you out if there is no money involved."
"That's quite a different image of her."
"Everything has a price dragon. If you want her help, pay up. That has always been her motto."
"I'll remember that for future reference."
Continuing forwards, we came outside underneath a bridge. I didn't notice how fast the day had passed, it was finally night. The door we came out of magically disappeared from our sight.
"That's pretty neat," I spoke out awed, looking at the illusion magic that was cast. "Earth magic still always surprised me to this day."
"You make it sound like you have never seen magic before." Phil snorted. "What you should be more surprised about is your magical sense. It's unconventional."
"What are you talking about, my magic has always been the same. You just don't understand how strange it is to see magic so bountiful on Earth. The last time I was on Earth, there was no magic."
"What are you talking about? Your world had plenty of magic. The so-called cars, TV, and many unique things that I have never seen before."
"That's not magic, it's science."
"Science? Ah yes, Don did tell me about it a couple of times, though it seems there is a wide variety of subjects to it."
"So magic is much more an everyday thing in your world?" Adriel asked.
"Yes, quite a bit," Phil replied. "This whole science thing sounds more magical than magic itself honestly." He chuckled.
"Science is logical, while magic is not," I replied. "If everyone could do magic, the whole world would be able to easily do it."
"Well, apparently, that's not the case."
"Exactly."
"Stop!" A familiar voice called out from the back.
We all stopped to turn around, wondering who was calling out to us. I tensed up, worried about the familiar voice. My instincts were telling me that I needed to be on alert.
"I found you!" With Seething anger, Rei strode over with a large group of thugs that surrounded us.
"What's going on?" Pedestrians stopped to look curiously at the spectacle that Rei was creating.
"I don't know? Is it a territory fight?"
"Are they filming a movie?"
"Ah, crap. It's the crazy Titan maniac." I mumbled. Not liking how easily Rei had found us.
"You mean that's him?" Phil motioned his head towards Rei.
I swear, staring at us even harder, will possibly bore a hole through our bodies. If glares could kill, he was at that level. I could tell that he wanted to hurt us badly, especially Adriel.
"You!" Rei pointed towards Adriel.
"Well, if it isn't Rei, the idiot."
"Idiot? Idiot! How dare you trick me!"
"So? Is there a problem with that?" Adriel haughtily replied. He shrugged his shoulder and sighed as if it wasn't his problem.
"You don't see a problem with it? I'll show you my problem! Kill him and capture the girl!"
The thugs run towards us with brandished guns in hand. They raised it to fire.
"Tch, humans. They think that they can stop me." Adriel scoffed. He stepped forward, and with just a wave of his hands, everyone was thrown back into the nearby stalls and buildings. Cars skidded to a stop, people ran for cover screaming in hysteria, and others started with gaping jaws at the surreal scene before them.
Phil whistled and clapped his hands, amazed at Adriel's power. "I must say that was quite spectacular."
"I'm not so sure about that. We got more coming, and we're the center of attention. Everyone is recording the fight!" I, on the other hand, wasn't too thrilled. Being the center of attention wasn't something that I wanted to be in, and Adriel was doing a fantastic job.
"Dragon, I sometimes wonder if you're even really a dragon. Your self-esteem and power is so low that you can pass as a human." Adriel scoffed. "Don't you know how to even do something as simple as that?"
I shook my head slowly. I didn't know what he was talking about. Was there a way to stop people from recording the whole fight? Was that even possible?
"Watch and learn." Adriel hands created a small energy sphere that crackled with life. It grew and expanded outwards into a large, black dome shape, causing every single electronic to malfunction.
Left and right, the phone, TVs, lamps, and any digital devices started to sizzle and explode, turning them defective. I couldn't help but be awed at Adriel's power. He had more grasp on how to use his magical ability while I couldn't. I was a bit jealous of his precise handling of magic.
The black dome expanded even further, becoming a broad blackout coverage from the outside world at the same time, the barrier outwards he completely demolished any electronics.
"Tch, you got this far?" Rei was snarling. "You think that this will stop us from taking her?"
"I don't know about you, but I dislike unnecessary fame." Adriel yawned, not taking this fight seriously.
"Bwah. Humans are just pieces of trash. It does not matter if they know or not. Demon Lord Abraxas' power will be known throughout the world."
"So, he's coming out of the dark. I thought he would only fester in his shit before showing his ugly face. If I remember correctly, you didn't even believe he was real. What's the change of mind?"
Rei gulped and, for a moment, stood silent. There was something about the way he spoke that made me realize that he feared Abraxas. "That's none of your concern."
"I see, he finally tagged you, didn't he." Adriel chuckled. "To be tagged by the shit bag Abraxas, truly, you must have made him furious."
"That's none of your concern."
"Oh? I don't think so. It seems I'll be seeing you more often."
"I highly doubt it."
"Don't you know who I am?" Adriel arrogantly stated.
"That is none of my concern."
"But you should be concerned, I am the Black Slaughter Adriel." Adriel's body shifted and changed into a demonic-looking humanoid creature. Black metal covered his body from head-to-toe, his armor reminded me of a mix between a Japanese Samurai Armor to a futuristic feel. Air erupted out from the back of Adriel's calf. In an instant, he dashed forward and sliced his enemies in half. Body parts, weapons, and blood were flying all around him like rain.
Screams of people could be heard, scampering. Just watching him made me shiver. The atrocity that he had committed made me realize why he was a demon lord. His fights were brutal and merciless.
Adriel's body was drenched in red, and seconds later, his armor was absorbing the blood like a vampire. His armor glowed scarlet, evilly glistening underneath the sunlight. Oppressive energy exudes out of his body, making everyone, including me, pull in a sharp gasp. Hatred and Evil pooled out of him, pervading the surrounding. Anyone who was caught up in his aura was instantly killed, and only the strong were able to survive the harsh power that Adriel produced.
"For an idiot, he's not bad." Coco crossed her arms and watched the scene play out in front of us. She didn't seem to be phased too much by Adriel's power or hiding it very well. Either way, she was extraordinary in her way.
I couldn't help but turn my head towards her. She just called Adriel an idiot, and not only that, she even complimented him. Was the world going to come to an end? I mean, she hated his guts awhile back.
"Don't stare at me like that young mistress. I am only stating that because his cuts are creating a dazzling ruby red color that matches well with my coat. Any finer cuts won't create a nice sparkly color that I like."
My face turned white. I, for sure, shouldn't cross Coco when she was furious. I didn't want to be the butt end of her blood lust.
"I think I might join." Coco shifted into her horse form and ran out towards the oncoming thugs. She slaughtered as if she was out frolicking in the field. Were all monster humans like her insane? Was this natural? Possibly? Hopefully not.…I felt cold sweat litter my whole body and onto my back.
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