Bab 178: Fair deal?

Tremendous pressure, horrifying bloodlust, and a merciless gaze. Her long crimson hair fluttered in the wind while her blood-red eyes watched Adam and Veronica with an intensity akin to a hawk tracking its prey. She possessed incredible power and an aura to match.

She was dressed in a gothic gown, and her nails had transformed into claws. The woman wore a bloodthirsty grin on her face, sending shivers down the spines of the unprepared.

"Have you come to offer your blood, Veronica? If not, I won't treat you kindly, understand?" she began. Her voice was calm and beautiful, despite the underlying bloodlust. Her eyes gleamed brightly, and she bared her sharp teeth, appearing irritated. "You dared to intrude into my realm! In my kingdom! Explain yourself."

Her cry of discontent echoed, and it felt as though an invisible hand gripped your throat, making it hard to breathe. Adam narrowed his eyes, barely visible through the slits in his helmet.