Chapter 37 Approaching the End 7
The raging flames engulfed everything around them.
So inevitably, not only myself, but Agent Kong was also swept up in the flames like a tidal wave, and couldn't help but let out a terrified cry: "Ah!"
Then I realized I'd forgotten to remind him, and hurriedly added, "Don't worry, my flames won't harm my own people."
In fact, not only did it not harm our own people, but even the ground and the adjacent green belt remained unburned. Neither the destructive heat nor the blinding light had any effect on the enemy. As long as I intended, the flames would exhibit this unique, multi-faceted effect.
But the matter was not over yet. The instant the three demons were destroyed, two more demons crawled out from the shadows in the distance, beyond the reach of the flames and the intense light.
At the same time, through the exchange just now, I also confirmed one thing: their combat power is not as good as the Fallen Witcher from last night.
They were all the same size, but their speed was much slower, and their mobility was on a completely different level. At least when they charged, although I didn't have time to move my feet, I could at least move my arms and make a symbolic attack. I don't know if their attack power was the same, since I was taken down before their attacks even hit me.
As for defense... actually, the flames I just unleashed would have had a similar effect on the Fallen Witcher from last night, so there was no noticeable difference.
In short, the Fallen Witcher from last night should be considered the elite among them, while these are just small fry.
The two demons roared deafeningly and charged forward as if they didn't care about their own lives.
Doing so will only lead to the same fate as the three-headed demon from before.
Considering the demons who used their companions as shields, while they may seem like inhuman beasts, they at least possess intelligence. I don't believe they're foolish enough to make such a pointless sacrifice. Is this overly assertive, head-on charge simply a way to attract my attention?
I didn't turn around, but instead used the surrounding flames to sense what was behind me.
Sure enough, a shadow had already crept silently along the ground to a distance behind me. That area was still within the reach of the firelight, but the shadow was completely unaffected by the light, and a demon emerged from within it.
At that moment, the demon approached me while dodging the flames on the ground. With the help of the roaring fire and the charging roars of the two demons in front of it, even its huge and clumsy body could carry out this stealthy assassination tactic.
I originally wanted to burn it to death, but then I thought, isn't this a great opportunity?
Zhu Shi and Detective Kong think I'm only great in terms of attack power, so I'll demonstrate my tolerance for surprise attacks here. I originally planned to use an evil spirit for this demonstration, but it didn't appear. Now, however, it's like a perfect opportunity, and there's no reason to miss it.
Fortunately, this demon isn't as agile as the Fallen Witcher, so even with this extra step, I can still protect Agent Kong.
I raised my right hand towards the two demons in front of me, and the flames on the ground around me immediately surged toward them under my control, turning them into ashes.
Seeing that the troublesome flames on the ground had been moved away, the demons behind me immediately accelerated and rushed to my side without any hesitation.
Its two arms transformed into mantis-like skeletal blades, slashing at my torso like scissors.
I pretended not to know and didn't turn my head.
However, Detective Kong noticed the demon and his expression immediately changed drastically. He shouted, "Watch out!"
At the same time, he pulled the trigger on the demon.
If it were last night's fallen witcher, he wouldn't be able to catch up with human-level reflexes. Even if Agent Kong's mind could process it, his actions would be far too slow.
But now this demon couldn't do that. A gunshot rang out, and I don't know what kind of special bullet was in that revolver, but the demon's huge body was immediately deflected from its charge and passed by me.
As Detective Kong himself said, this was ultimately an emergency weapon. While it managed to slightly hinder the demon's charge, it couldn't inflict significant damage.
Realizing its sneak attack had failed, the demon let out a frustrated roar. If only it had remembered to continue attacking, but alas, it no longer lingered and fled into the distance.
I could only sigh and glance at the back of the demon in the distance.
As the gaze fell upon it, a short, lightning-like flash of light appeared, and its body instantly turned to ashes.
The battle ended, and all the flames and strange noises dissipated. Apart from the scattered ashes on the ground, it was as if nothing had happened.
According to Detective Kong, this was undoubtedly an "overly simplistic killing."
Because of the precedent of the Fallen Witcher, it's impossible to completely conclude that those demons weren't human. I just felt they didn't look human, which is why I killed them without any qualms.
However, if those enemies who just appeared before me were all completely human, and I were tasked with killing them, then putting aside the psychological resistance, the practical difficulty would be virtually the same. I would kill them all with ease.
Faced with this force, life is so fragile... I simulated that scene in my mind, and felt a mix of emotions I couldn't quite describe.
"That scared me to death! I thought that monster was going to get its hands on us." Detective Kong breathed a sigh of relief. "Zhuang Cheng, are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
The thought of Agent Kong's interference just now replaced my earlier sigh with speechlessness. Life truly is full of disappointments. It seems I'd better find other opportunities to demonstrate my skills, or perhaps not insisting on such opportunities and simply demonstrating my abilities in front of them would be a compromise.
Of course, if possible, I would still prefer a more dramatic performance opportunity.
I put aside my chaotic thoughts for the moment and walked forward, wanting to touch the ashes on the ground.
I wonder what the difference is between the ashes of a strange object and ordinary ashes?
But after taking only two steps, I involuntarily stopped.
Detective Kong should be standing right behind me right now; his shadow is being cast in front of me by the sunlight from behind. But the arms of the human shadow on the ground have somehow changed shape, looking like a pair of long blades.
I reflexively turned around.
However, before I could even take the other person into view, the sky and the earth suddenly spun around, and my vision crashed onto the ground. Then, a headless body that was both familiar and unfamiliar crashed down beside me.
I struggled to lift my eyes, wanting to see who had attacked me.
Immediately afterwards, a powerful and heavy slash mercilessly cleaved into my eye socket, even shattering my brain...
(End of this chapter)
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