Third Person's POV
'Drip, Drip'
The echoing sound of dripping blood reverberated through the dark, foreboding place.
"arrhh"
A pained, guttural voice cut through the eerie silence.
Upon closer inspection, a solitary figure was revealed, battered and broken, almost melded into the wall. The impact had caused intricate, spider-web-like cracks to splinter across the rugged stone surface.
The injured individual was none other than.....Asher Eli (A/N: Fu** Finally!!! I am a little bit written too much about Alysia...hahahah....I became little emotional about her...Sorry?)
His eyelids fluttered, and he slowly began to regain consciousness.
'crack, crack'
'Thud'
With a slight, laborious movement, Eli's battered form fell from its precarious perch to the floor.
His body lay motionless for what felt like an eternity, as he wrestled with the pain coursing through every fibre of his being.
"-cough-cough-"
Eli coughed the taste of iron and the warmth of his own blood accompanying each strained breath.
With an arduous effort, he tried to lift himself, but his arms were in tatters, rendering them almost useless. In his dire state, he had no choice but to rely on his battered, trembling body to propel himself into a sitting position.
After an arduous struggle, Eli finally managed to sit up, his hazy eyes scanning the dark, forbidding surroundings. The air was thick with a palpable sense of dread, much like the lower floor he and Luna had plummeted into.
"W-What should I do?" Eli mumbled in a strained voice, grappling with the bewildering situation.
"Wh-who could it be?" Eli pondered, his thoughts moving at a sluggish pace, a whirlwind of confusion and doubt.
Just before Dungeon Walker threw a punch, Eli heard frantic shouts echoing nearby....almost near his ear.
[R--unn]
"If not for the Dress I am wearing, I would have....." Eli muttered, gazing down at his own attire.....The ebony attire he wore deployed a protective barrier the moment his life was imperilled.
Eli felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward Lilith and Adriana for their foresight in outfitting him with such a remarkable creation. As he thought of them, the red and blue embroidery on his dress began to emit a radiant glow.
"What the...?" Eli shielded his eyes from the sudden brightness, struggling to endure the intensity.
A warm sensation enveloped him, and the realization dawned upon him.
"Healing?" Eli mumbled in astonishment as he attempted to open his eyes. The radiant lights gradually abated, allowing him to see clearly.
'sssshhhhkkkkk'
With a soft, cascading sound, his hair settled back into place, and the bruises and wounds that had marred his body only moments before disappeared, leaving no trace of their existence.
"Truly wonderful women I have..." He muttered, a warm smile gracing his lips as he stood up and stretched his rejuvenated body.
His body was now fully restored, his mind rejuvenated, and the once-glowing red and blue embroidery lines had vanished, leaving no trace behind.
"Hmmm" He nodded, still baffled by the enchantment woven into his dress before chuckling a little.
He approached the broken hole that led him to the other side. His eyes peered through, attempting to discern the unfolding drama on the other side.
Eli pressed against the opening, but it became evident that the monster's formidable barrier extended not only inside but also outside.
So, before calling anyone, he did something around the area while muttering, 'Just to be safe' as he cut his fingers slightly enough for blood to flow.....
After that, he saw Rize trying to shout at him but,
"...."
"...."
Eli couldn't hear anything due to the barrier.
Frustrated, Rize made desperate attempts to shatter the barrier using her own Arts also known as Advanced Arts, but all her efforts were in vain.
The barrier remained unblemished, a testament to Dungeon Walker's power.
Not a single scratch on the barrier.
Witnessing Rize's growing worry and unease, Eli couldn't help but smile as he sensed her distress. He gestured to her to cease her attempts and tried to convey his intent, pointing to the corners of the chamber.
Puzzled but gradually comprehending, Rize wondered,
"What does he want?"
After a few moments of contemplation, she finally grasped Eli's message and noticed the small white crystals that he had strategically placed along the chamber's edges.
But then,
"!!!"
An immediate surge of danger rippled through her senses, prompting her to react swiftly. She leapt into action, rushing to assist the others.
Eli observed the unfolding events as Alysia, who had been silently standing apart from the ongoing battle, set Marie down. With uncanny precision, she drew a wooden bow and fired arrows in Alexander's direction.
"....So, it's Alysia" Eli murmured, a dangerous glint sparking in his eyes as he recognized her as the individual who had nearly been the cause of his death.
His hand emitted a soothing, light blue glow as he grasped Alysia's neck and began to heal her injuries.
"A-Asher E-Eli?" Rize called out to him.
Eli turned his head and looked at Rize whose face was bright red.
He couldn't help but notice that everyone's faces were flushed with an inexplicable embarrassment.
Even Oliver, who met Eli's gaze, had a blush on his face.
'Tsk, not only did it heal me, but it also removed the effects of drugs I took' Eli muttered to himself.
With an indifferent expression, he cautioned, "Do not come closer to me".
Eli's words and actions bewildered the others.
"W-What do you mean?" Amber inquired with a loving tone?
"Asher" Oliver also walked closer with lustful eyes.
"Asher Eli"
"Ash?"
They looked like hypnotized by Ugly Bastard.
"..." Eli's eyes twitched. He thought to himself, 'You are the one who caused this' as he gazed at unconscious Alysia and,
"I am sorry" Eli muttered just before he leaned down and kissed the unconscious Alysia.
"...."
Eli simply inserted his tongue and tried to lick her saliva.
'Slurp'
'squelch'
"!!!!" The onlookers were momentarily paralyzed by shock their expressions revealed a mix of astonishment, confusion, and....discomfort?
"..."
Eli's lips slowly parted from Alysia's, leaving a glistening thread of saliva connecting them.
"Now, cool down" Eli ordered as his eyes flickered pink, while his body also cooled down a bit.
"Huh?"
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"Hmm?"
"What the fuck was that?"
Eli observed the group as they slowly returned to their senses, their faces flushed and their hearts still racing whenever they saw him.
"Shit!!" Amber was the first to step back, her expression a mixture of embarrassment and confusion.
"What was that?" Oliver shouted as he was disgusted by his own imagination.
"..." Eli tilted his head, fully aware if he didn't give them a proper answer they mostly like to bother him, especially Amber since she hated him for manipulating her using Alexander.
"My Bloo---'My charm', that's was one of the Secret Arts given by Vampire Queen, Her Majesty" Eli said while including Adriana to make others believe his statement.
"...."
Eli ignored their shocked expressions and sensed Alysia waking up. He threatened her before throwing her.
"Inside Stomach" Those words echoed in his mind as his eyes became devoid of emotion.
"EEELLLLLLIIIIII!!!"
He remembered that cute call and the innocent look on her face. The thought that he might not hear it or see it again fueled his anger.
Dungeon Walker was bewildered by the Trident, unable to understand what was happening. It tried to pull the Trident out, but touching it caused a stinging and burning sensation.
Suddenly,
"chucckk"
The Trident was pulled out by itself and returned to the black-dressed man.
"Let.her.out" Asher Eli's tone was deadly, echoing in the room.
"..." Dungeon Walker frowned as it tried to figure out who this newcomer was....having already forgotten about the person who had almost harmed it.
"Are you one of 'Her' minions?" It asked with a dangerous tone, much like Eli's.
"....I am not. She was my friend" Eli replied flatly, mentioning Tiana.
"...I see...." Dungeon Walker nodded, 'What 'she' is doing?' it pondered, however,
"Ting"
"Aren't you the feisty one? Just like your master" It said while blocking Eli's sudden attack.
Both weren't on the same page.