Death’s Daughter Chapter 44

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Author: “FoodLovingPanda”


CHAPTER 44 – ENCOUNTER

Five days have already passed since we began our journey, and so far everything had been going smoothly. Or at least it seemed like that, but since yesterday I had a feeling someone was watching me, however I couldn’t see or sense anyone. I even went out to search a bigger radius and still came out empty.

Doubting myself I shared my suspicion with Volt-san who had more experience in adventuring than me, but he said he doesn’t sense anything, however he advised everyone not to let their guard down. He told me that I should always trust my gut in such situations.

This sensation went on for two more days and it was constantly driving me insane. I even activated my spirit sense to maximum wondering if a spirit was following us but no such luck. Odi-san and Volt-san were on alert seeing me nervous all the time. This is not good, I need to calm down and concentrate.

On the seventh day after finishing the second shift I didn’t feel like sleeping and decided to practice my sword skills. I shouldn’t neglect practice. Even if skill level never went up unless there was a battle, it doesn’t mean that I should skip it and wait for a fight to happen.

Right, left, cross, forward, backwards, stab, slash… I kept on repeating the very basics of sword fighting. While I was in-game there was assistance from the system that improved my moves made it easy to fight, however there was no such thing here so I needed to solidify the very foundation I never actually used.

“What do we have here? It seems like a stray cat is playing all alone in the dark.”

Turning around I noticed someone moving in the shadow of the trees. The silhouette was very small barely over a meter tall and extremely thin. Focusing on him I could see a boyish look that looked no more than ten years old. However, his voice was definitely not one belonging to a child.

“Who are you? What do you want?”

“Let’s just say, I am someone rather frustrated that I couldn’t get closer to your little company thanks to certain someone’s extremely sharp senses. You look rather experienced at searching for enemies to be able to sense me from the very moment I began following you.”

I could finally see him clearly as he stepped out of the cover of trees and approached me. He was brandishing a blade in one hand, and a knife in another. I immediately raised both my swords and took a battle stance. This person was definitely not planning on going easy on me. I must not let my guard down.

“That is a nice reaction; however I will be killing you before paying a visit to the rest of your friends. I saw you practicing, and your sword skills are nowhere near enough to best me. You shouldn’t have left the protection of your party if you are this weak.”

“Just so you know, I don’t have any intentions to die here.”

I pointed one of the swords at the man, this was my answer to ease the casting of magic. I just needed to point my sword instead of the palm. After all, imagery is the same and the speed of casting is the same.

“[Curse] – Bind, Blind, Weaken, Friction Down, Grip Weaken, Increase Weapon Weight!”

I applied what I began to consider the standard curse package. I was certain that it would surprise him, especially if he was expecting me to be a swordsman. He should not have underestimated me. Not wanting to waste a single moment I prepared to attack but I couldn’t move nor see.

What the heck? How did he attack me? Not only that but I could no longer sense him. I immediately stopped my magic and felt like I returned to my normal self. That is odd.

“Seems like we were caught in the same trap don’t you agree? How do you like my unique skills; [Ethereal form] and [Reflect]? I am a demon dwelling between shadows there is nobody that has delivered a single blow to me.”

Those two skills… one probably protects him from physical attacks and hides his presence while the other one reflects all damage to the caster. One hit kill attacks are forbidden in this case, so that means he’s in for a long and painful death. Although I must say I am not looking forward to this either.

“You shouldn’t speak easily of your skills. People might come up with a counter, you know.”

“Impossible, my defense is perfect. Let’s see who can last longer between the two of us.”

“Come elementals, I seek your power in…”

“NaoNao I’m here. Let’s go”
“Naochi I’ll kick his butt for you”

Huh? I always needed to finish my chant completely before they would appear. This is the first time I see them so eager to help me. Does a change in elemental affection made this change possible? The ones that appeared were dark and wind elementals, but since this time I will need mostly fire and light ones, I finished my chant.

“Useless struggle, you may have some strong magic but it will do you no good.”

“Fire burn him slowly, light heal me, water sooth me.”

I gave out simple instructions and almost immediately the agony began. His legs and arms began to burn and in return I also started getting burns all over my skin. The light elementals were healing me, but the pain was still there. It was a disgusting feeling, but I felt I could endure it. It was definitely not the worst pain I ever experienced.

However, it was a completely different story for the man in front of me. His screams were filling the night air and eventually the camp was alarmed. Volt-san was the first one to arrive followed by the two guards. And upon seeing the two of us all three of them became frozen in place. I couldn’t blame them.

I think they felt pity for my enemy and wanted to put him out of misery, but I called out to them and stopped them with magic in time. I can’t have them killing him and dying on the spot.

As they were unable to move, they could only watch in fear as I burned my enemy slowly to death.

[You’ve gained 2258 EXP from Dwalf: Argus]
[You’ve leveled up]
[Title: Loved by Spirits has been gained]
[Title: Nerves of Steel has been gained]
[Title: Calamity of Crown Colosseum has been unsealed]


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