Chapter 199 Third Floor

Chapter 199 Third Floor

Whoosh...

Touching the crystal that was lying near the Draconic Being, I was transported to the next floor of the spire.

"It should be that 'thing' now..."

Muttering to myself, I opened my eyes, finding myself standing in a vast and luxurious ballroom filled to the brim with glittering chandeliers, exquisite decorations, and elegantly dressed guests.

However, every single one of the guests had a shadowy mask, covering the top half of their face.

Even though I couldn't see their faces, I knew one thing...

Every single one of them was a Draconic Human.

The scales covering their hands and necks were visible evidence of their true identity.

"Powerful..."

I could feel the powerful aura radiating from every guest, indicating that I couldn't afford to fight them.

Luckily, the third floor wasn't about fighting...

It was about my luck.

This floor was abou-

Boom...

Suddenly, a massive explosion shook the entire ballroom, causing panic to erupt among the guests.

However, except for a few screams, not a single being moved from their position.

In fact, their aura began to radiate even more intensely, signaling that they were prepared for whatever chaos was about to unfold.

Boom...

Another shockwave rippled through the area and, suddenly, a Draconic Human being who wore a full armor suit and held a spear crashed through the wall.

His body fell and lay motionless, blood seeping through the thin cracks in his armors.

He was already dead, mangled to death.

"Sorry for the interruption... Lizard's..."

Suddenly, a creature's face appeared in the hole in the wall, its crimson eyes smiling with a sinister gleam.

The monster had a pale face, a mouth full of sharp teeth and two red horns sprouting from his head.

It was a Demon!

Whoosh...

Instantly, torrents of flame were released toward the intruder, making it impossible to see anything beyond the blazing inferno.

The Dragons were known for their ability to release beams and breaths of their elemental affinity, destroying everything in its way and this time was no different.

Or at least it should've been...

"That was... warm!"

Through the smoke and flames emerged a demon's figure, unscathed by the onslaught of multiple fire breaths.

The creature stood at 8 feet tall, its lean and toned body exuding a sense of strength and power.

"I was looking forward to meeting your race, my father told me you were relatives of Dragons..."

While slipping through the hole and gracefully landing on the floor, covered by the red carpet the Demon continued to speak.

"However."

Licking his bloody claws with a bored expression, Demon sighed.

"It seems that the rumors were greatly exaggerated..."

Instantly, the pressure that made even me bend overwhelmed the entire room, making some of the guests growl in anger.

"And just know... my expectations were completely crushed."

Feigning sadness the Demon began to walk toward the middle of the ballroom, ignoring the countless Fire Breaths that were about to be unleashed upon him.

"Who's going to pay for this?"

Whoosh...

As expected, a second later, the room erupted in a cacophony of flames and dragon breaths, each one directed towards the defiant Demon.

However, I wasn't surprised when the Demon emerged from the raging inferno unscathed.

"We've tried this previously... Show me SOMETHING NEW!"

Screeching the Demon lunged forward, grabbing the nearest Draconic Human and smashing him into the ground with such force that his body crumbled like a pile of ash.

It was gore.

Blood spattered across the ballroom floor, staining the once pristine carpet in a grotesque display of violence.

"Ohhh... Did I hit too hard? Sorry, I didn't mean to kill you in a single attack. Where's the fun in that?"

Giggling under his breath, the monster didn't even notice or maybe just simply ignored another Draconic Human lunge at him from behind.

The relatives of dragons weren't weak by any means and were known for having very sturdy bodies and tough scales.

However, the power of this particular Demon seemed to defy all expectations.

"Ugh?"

Using all his strength, the Draconic Human tried to tackle the Demon to the ground.

If he managed to get this monster on the ground, maybe they could overpower him.

However, the Demon didn't even acknowledge the attempt made on his life, maintaining his stance with ease as if the attack was nothing more than a mere annoyance.

He didn't even budge when the Draconic Human collided with him, displaying a level of physical strength and resilience that was unparalleled.

"Hmmm?"

Turning its pale face towards the Draconic Human, the Demon's eyes glowed with a mix of curiosity and amusement.

"Still trying, huh?"

Boom...

The next second it threw its fist straight at his attacker's face, making the Human's skull shatter like a delicate glass and the head detach from the body, flying across the room with a sickening crunch.

'This is enough...'

Looking at the scene just a dozen meters away from me, I began to slowly creep away from the Demon.

The Third floor wasn't about fighting an enemy.

It was about surviving and hiding from this monster!

Gritting my teeth, I resisted the pressure that weighed down on my mind, almost forcing me to the ground and submit to despair.

'I'm so fucking weak...'

Although, right now, the Demon standing surrounded by hundreds of powerful enemies is still holding back more than half of his power in order to savor the thrill of the fight, I was barely able to move.

It was an S+ Rank Demon, one capable of decimating an unprepared city with relative ease.

'I have to escape...'

Slowly, ascending the stairs that led toward the balcony, I threw a glance at the commotion happening in the middle of the room.

"Can any of you even transform? Show me the real dragon!"

The Demon kept shouting like a madman while throwing the bodies of the fallen Humans, like ragdolls while simply observing their feeble attempts to resist.

The Demon's crimson eyes glinted with amusement as he toyed with his victims.

He seemed almost bored as if he craved a challenge that he couldn't find among the Draconic Humans.

One Draconic Human, perhaps fueled by desperation, unleashed a torrent of flames from his mouth in a last-ditch effort to fight back.

Whoosh...

The flames erupted toward the Demon, but the creature merely extended a hand, forming a shield of dark energy that effortlessly deflected the fiery assault.

"I said it was boring, try something new!"

With a flick of his fingers, the Demon retaliated, sending a blast of energy that disintegrated the Draconic Human in an instant.

However, I didn't linger on the sight, slowly making my way toward the balcony and opening its massive glass doors to escape the horrific scene unfolding behind me.

Unfortunately, I was stupid enough to underestimate the Demon's abilities.

While in the game my strategy wouldn't pose a problem, in reality, I instantly knew I was fucked.

Whoosh...

A cold gust of wind brushed past my cheeks, blowing into the ballroom and bringing my scent toward the Demon.

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In an instant, its crimson eyes landed on me and a sinister smile crept on his face.

"You don't seem like others... Are you more powerful!?"

Before I could react, the Demon appeared, blocking my escape route and towering above me with an intimidating presence.

"Aura Bla-"

I tried to cast my skill, however, before I could even think about it, I felt the Mana abandoning my body, leaving me powerless and vulnerable.

It wasn't because the Demon had any special skills or powers to suppress my abilities.

It was simple fear.

A fear that would make one lose his mind, forget how to control his limbs, speak or even breathe.

It was a paralyzing and suffocating sensation that rendered me useless in a second.

It was a primal instinct...

A feeling that a prey feels when matched against the predator.

"You... don't seem strong."

While I was desperately trying to take control of my body, the Demon spoke, observing my trembling form with a thoughtful expression.

"And yet..."

He leaned in closer, bringing its sharp teeth right near my face.

Sniff...

His sinister breath would've made me gag were I not borderline paralyzed.

"You smell like us."

For a second, he stood before me with a hand on his chin, pondering about something I did not know of.

I wanted to scream, to shout at the being, to tell him he was spouting bullshit and that I will kill him, however, all my throat could release was a low growl that barely escaped my lips.

Whoosh...

Suddenly, torrents of flame came the Demon's way and he was forced to take a step back, not shifting his eyes from my form.

"I'll speak to you afterward, do not go anywhere..."

The last thing I saw before my entire world went black was a quick strike to my abdomen, which sent shockwaves of pain throughout my body.

However, the pain was too engulfed by the Darkness that seemed to devour everything.

The last thing I heard was the Demon's silent chuckle.

"Some bastard really did it..."