Chapter 238: Lament of Innocence, Part 1

Note: Edited - 07/11/2023. Changed much of the chapter, including the ending scenes. Made it edgier but fixed Will's reactions to fit his personality more. 

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"Impressive speed, William," said Malegant Troyes in a voice without an ounce of fear in it. "Such speed…you've never shown this in class before." 

"You ain't—"

In a flash, I had arrived at his back, with tachyons trailing behind me like ribbons of lightning snapping across the floor. 

"—seen nothing—"

I sent Hrunting's blade swinging toward his neck.

"Yet!" I grinned, but then, "What the vargr?!" 

The rapier I'd sent flying away returned to parry my slash, but there was no hand wielding it. Instead, while the floating rapier kept my sword busy, Malegant's other hand cut into my side with nails as sharp as his fangs. It was an attack that would've disemboweled me if my new robe's armor rating wasn't so high. 

"Even your equipment is impressive," Malegant chuckled.