Chapter 269: Chapter 269: System’s Demon - 4

The whistle of another max level dagger cutting through the air was followed by the dull sound of a falling body. 

The soldiers watched in horror as another of their companions collapsed, their level 4 armor as useless as paper against the monster's weapon.

The realization hit everyone like an icy wave: the barrier, their last line of defense, didn't protect them from this creature's attacks. 

Panic began to spread through the ranks.

The creature's horrible gaze made their bodies tremble, skin bristling and crawling giving an intense sensation of chills down most of their backs. 

Observed and defenseless before such an alien, they felt their childhood fears renewed.

"Fall back!" a soldier shouted. "Not even the barrier protects us!" "It's impossible!"

The formation began to break as fear took hold of them, many running from the parapet. 

Lucien and Selene exchanged a quick look before acting.