"Adrian!"
Adrian hears Emma''s distraught voice as she shoots multiple mana arrows against multiple ck-d individuals with her Bow.
However, despite managing to hold her own against the ck-d individuals, Emma was on the verge of losing due to their numerical advantage.
-Spurt!
Quickly dashing in Emma''s direction, Adrian hacked towards the nearest ck-d individual, killing him instantly as his sword disappeared and reappeared on his neck.
-Spurt! -Spurt! -Spurt!
Like a shura from hell, Adrian hacked and stabbed everyone in his way. Along the way, he would help a couple of students who were on the verge of getting killed by the ck-d individuals.
…
-Spurt!
"Huff…huff…you okay?"
After killing multiple ck-d individuals, Adrian appeared before Emma as he heavily panted for air.
"Huff…yes, thanks"
Simrly gasping for breath and nodding her head, Emma''s eyes darted all over the ce as she looked at all of the battles happening around her.
"What''s going on?"
"I don''t know, they just started to attack me as soon as we reached my room."
Shaking his head, Adrian looked just as confused as Emma…
Professor Lillian is not with them as she is out there, fighting against dungeon monsters. There are just security guards that would Abel to help them.
It had to be noted that a lot of the students here were sons and daughters of very influential figures. Their deaths would put a heavy burden on the Nova, therefore, there was no way they wouldn''t be here right now defending them.
Yet with everything going on around them, they still weren''t here. That only meant one thing…
Thinking that far, Adrian clenched his fists and looked at Emma who seemed to have had the same thought as him.
They were on their own…
-Woosh! -Woosh! -Woosh!
Snapping Emma and Kevin out of their thoughts, three streaks of lights appeared before them as three ck-d individuals not so far from where they were standing fell on the ground.
Quickly turning her head and looking in the direction of where the arrows came from, Emma eximed
"Evelyn!
Just as Emma was about to head in Evelyn''s direction, the sound of the air being sliced increased in frequency as more arrows continuously shot out from Evelyn''s direction.
-Woosh! -Woosh! -Woosh!
As the arrows repeatedly shot from Evelyn''s quiver, they reminded Adrian. and Emma of a swarm of locusts that devastated ecosystems.
Adrian and Emma, now joined by Evelyn, formed an impromptu alliance against the encroaching ck-d assants. Evelyn''s relentless barrage of arrows acted as a shield, keeping the attackers at bay. The trio navigated through the chaos, swiftly reacting to each other''s movements.
-nk! -Spurt! -Woosh!
The sound ofbat echoed in the air as they fought side by side. Despite their coordinated efforts, the relentless onught of ck-d individuals remained a formidable challenge.
Amid the battle, Adrian noticed another ck-d individual who was going to attack them from selling.
"There! One is above us!" Adrian shouted, pointing at the cloaked figure.
-Eclipsing Shadow!
The ck-d individual vanished into thin air, leaving the trio momentarily disoriented. However, Evelyn''s keen senses detected subtle movements.
"Over there!" she eximed, firing a series of arrows toward the concealed adversary.
-Woosh! -Woosh! -Woosh!
The arrows punctuated the air as they sought out the elusive figure. The ck-d individual reappeared, narrowly avoiding the projectiles.
With a sinister grin, the ck-d individual surveyed the chaos they had unleashed. It became evident that this was not a random assault but a calcted strike against specific targets.
"We need to stop them before they disappear again," Adrian urged, tightening his grip on his sword.
As they closed in on the leader, more ck-d assants joined the fray, intensifying the struggle.
Adrian, Emma, and Evelyn faced the increasing number of ck-d assants, their movements bing more synchronized with each passing moment.
-nk! -Spurt! -Woosh!
Adrian''s sword danced through the air, deflecting iing attacks while striking back with precision. Emma skillfully fires her arrows at the assants, delivering calcted blows. Evelyn ensured a constant rain of arrows that kept their enemies on the defensive.
Amidst the chaos, Adrian noticed a particrly agile ck-d individual closing in on Evelyn, intending to exploit her position.
"Evelyn, behind you!" Adrian shouted, diverting his attention to intercept the approaching threat.
-Spurt!
Adrian''s sword intercepted the assant''s attack just in time, preventing any harm to Evelyn. The ck-d individual recoiled, momentarily disrupted by Adrian''s intervention.
-Eclipsing Shadow!
However, another ck-d assant seized the opportunity to vanish into the shadows, evading the trio''s immediate retaliation.
"We can''t let them escape!" Adrian dered, his focus unwavering.
Amid the ongoing battle, the trio faced increasing challenges. The ck-d assants disyed exceptional coordination and adaptability, making each encounter more intense than thest.
-nk! -Spurt! -Woosh!
The trio exhibited a seamless blend of offence and defence, gradually gaining the upper hand against their adversaries. Adrian''s sword strikes were swift and precise, and Emma''s and Evelyn''s arrows continued to rain down upon the assants.
-Eclipsing Shadow!
As one ck-d individual attempted to retreat into the shadows, Adrian anticipated the move and swiftly pursued it. With a well-timed strike, he incapacitated the fleeing assant before they could vanish.
In the heat of the battle, the remaining ck-d individuals increased their aggression, attacking with greater ferocity. However, Adrian and hispanions responded with unwavering determination.
-nk! -Spurt! -Woosh!
The sh of weapons, the spattering of blood, and the whistling of arrows filled the air. Despite the odds, the trio''s coordinated efforts began to wear down the assants.
With a strategic move, Evelyn positioned herself to cover Emma and Adrian''s backs, ensuring a continuous stream of arrows against the encroaching threats.
-Eclipsing Shadow!
As thest ck-d individual attempted to escape, Adrian anticipated their move. With a powerful swing of his sword, he incapacitated the assant, leaving them at the mercy of the trio.
With the defeat of the eight ck-d individuals, a momentary silence settled over the chaotic scene. Adrian, Emma, and Evelyn caught their breath, surveying the aftermath of the intense battle.
"What was that all about?" Emma questioned, her eyes narrowing as she looked at the defeated assants.
Adrian shared a determined gaze with hispanions. "We need to find out who''s behind this and why they targeted us."
***
"We need to find out who''s behind this and why they targeted us," Adrian said to Emma and Evelyn and paused for a moment before continuing "But First we have to regroup with others."
"Hey Evelyn, have you seen Isabe and Aric?" Emma asked Evelyn.
Putting her bow down, Amanda Nodded her head at Emma''s words.
"I met Isabe on the other side of the first floor, she''s currently with Sunny"
"I also know that Lyra is currently with Elera, Noah, Kael and I"
"Then what about Aric?"
A new quiver filled with arrows appeared on Amanda''s hand as she shook her head
"I don''t know where is he."
Frowning, Adrian thought for a moment before saying
"Considering how the assassins targeting me knew how I fought, there''s a chance he''s still fighting against them"
Remembering how difficult his fight with the ck-d individuals was, Adrian looked towards Emma and Evelyn and said
"Let''s find others and help him"
"Yes"
Nodding her head, Emma looked in Amanda''s direction and said
"…youing?"
"Yes"
Nodding her head, Evelyn started to follow behind Emma and Adrian.
As Adrian, Emma, and Evelyn navigated through the corridors of the Mansion, their path intersected with more ck-d assants. The assants, undeterred by their previous defeats, confronted the trio with a renewed sense of determination.
-nk! -Spurt! -Woosh!
The sh of weapons and the whistle of arrows resumed as the trio engaged in another intense battle. Adrian''s sword art cut through the air with precision, Emma''s mana arrows prowess incapacitated assants and Evelyn''s arrows maintained a relentless onught.
-Eclipsing Shadow!
Adrian anticipated the attempts of some assants to retreat into the shadows, preventing their escape and maintaining the pressure. The trio fought with a coordinated efficiency that hinted at their growing camaraderie.
Despite the continuous waves of ck-d individuals, Adrian, Emma, and Evelyn showcased their resilience and adaptability. Each confrontation served to further solidify their synergy, turning the tide in their favour.
-Spurt! -Woosh! -nk!
The trio moved seamlessly, anticipating each other''s actions and responding with well-timed strikes. As thest assant fell defeated, a brief respite settled over the corridor.
"I wonder why they''re targeting us specifically," Emma pondered, her gaze fixed on the defeated assants.
Adrian shared her concern. "We need to find out who''s orchestrating all of this. Let''s keep searching for the others and gather information."
"Others must be on a lower floor, where we were sitting a few minutes ago, Let''s check there," Evelyn said, Adrian and Emma.
Adrian thought for a bit, after all, what Evelyn said has some point.
After making his decision, Adrian nodded his head and said, "Okay, Let''s go downstairs." Saying that Adrian started to walk to the elevator, followed by Evelyn and Emma.