Chapitre 50: Demon vs Humans
'This will be bothersome...'
I cursed in my mind, clenching my fist and breaking the Silver Arrow in my fingers.
Thud...
Throwing the broken pieces into the grass, I observed the pair of young men that had been eyeing me intently.
"Hey, do you think he wants to rip off our heads?"
The archer, who had fired an arrow without hesitation, whispered to his companion, a towering figure with a longsword strapped to his side.
"Of course he does, he's a Demon!"
The other man sneered, his lips curling into a smile.
"Don't worry though, he's an Imp, I alone can take care of him~"
Unsheathing his longsword, the towering figure stepped forward.
"However, I wouldn't underestimate him... Demons are cunning creatures!"
I could see his hands tightening around the hilt of his sword as he prepared for a battle that was about to unfold.
Tap... Tap...
Step by step the man approached, his heavy boots thudding against the ground.
Humans...
I didn't want to harm them...
However, this didn't mean that I was going to let them harm me either.
"Step back..."
I muttered through gritted teeth as I positioned myself defensively, preparing for the confrontation that was about to ensue.
If I could just intimidate them enough to back off, I might be able to avoid a senseless fight.
This was basically my last resort before things got ugly.
However, this didn't seem to deter the swordsman.
"A Demon baring its fangs, how delightful!"
He sneered in amusement before planting his feet firmly on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust as he charged at me with his longsword held high.
Swish...
Seeing the approaching blade, I sighed in frustration.
Currently, my core was devoid of any Dark Mana, which meant that I was utterly weakened.
These humans attacked me at the worst possible moment!
Whoosh...
As the blade made its arc toward me, I swiftly sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the lethal strike.
I could feel the rush of wind as the blade passed by my side and cut through the air with a sharp swish.
Before I could even react, the man used his momentum to deliver a powerful kick to my midsection, sending me sprawling backward.
"See, it's not very hard!"
Glancing back at the archer, who was watching the confrontation with wide eyes, the swordsman grinned triumphantly.
However, this was a mistake...
Never turn your back on a Demon.
Swish...
Wild Energy began to surge within me, moving through my veins and filling my limbs with newfound strength.
Crack...
My Bones cracked and shifted as my body transformed, growing larger and more imposing.
"Transformation?"
The archer gasped in surprise, only to be met with a deep growl from my newly formed beast-like form.
"S-tep... Ba-ck!"
Rolling my Wendigo's tongue around the unfamiliar syllables, I managed to issue a warning to the swordsman and archer, urging them to retreat.
This time, it seemed that the pair really thought about my offer.
However...
"Get ready to kill this monster..."
The swordsman hesitated for a moment, his eyes scanning my transformed self before he tightened his grip on his sword and spoke to the Archer.
[ Wind Step ]
Suddenly, the swordsman performed a swift and nimble maneuver, dashing toward me with incredible speed.
Instantly, I knew it was his trait that enchanted his agility and allowed him to close the distance between us in an instant.
Clank...
My Wendigo claws clashed against the swordsman's blade, creating a shower of sparks and a resounding clang.
We both engaged in a fierce struggle, each trying to overpower the other with our strength, but me being in my transformed state, had the advantage.
"Ughhh..."
With some effort and a low growl, I managed to push the swordsman back, forcing him to stumble.
I wanted to dash after him, however, before I could make a move, the archer unleashed a flurry of arrows towards me.
Swish...
Without missing a beat, I swiftly dodged and deflected each arrow with my monstrous reflexes, using my powerful claws and agile movements.
However, I wasn't able to deflect all of them, and a piercing pain shot through my side as one arrow found its mark.
"Yes!"
The archer exclaimed victoriously as he witnessed his arrow successfully striking my transformed body...
For a second, I was taken aback.
Not because the arrow hurt or caused significant damage, but because the archer was too happy about landing a hit on me.
'Wha-?'
Before I could understand what was happening, the archer's expression changed from joy to horror as he realized that his arrow had little effect on my formidable Wendigo form.
"You should be paralyzed, the poison running through those arrows should have incapacitated you!"
Hearing his exclamation, I couldn't help but let out a low, menacing growl.
Is he stupid or something?
I'm a Wendigo and my body is covered in a thick layer of rotten flesh and fur. Even if an arrow were to pierce through, the poison would likely not affect me.
'I should end this...'
Seeing the approaching swordsman, I strained my hinge leg muscles and lunged toward him.
It is time to fight like a beast!
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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