As Raya's name came to mind, my remaining luck was shattered.
I heard a loud noise - coming from the west.
As if I had grabbed a life-saving straw, I ran westward like crazy.
On the way, I saw Al who was at a loss. His body was dark and dirty, and he seemed to have just crawled out of the pile of burnt wood next to him.
"Mr. Lonely!"
He called me with a cry. Around him, there were many dead bodies - several of them were from the guards.
I found Alvin's body.
"Al, have you seen Raya? Have you..."
But I can't care about anything else, I just want to save Raya.
"No, no..."
Sure enough...although I had no hope.
I don’t want to delay and am ready to run away.
"Mr. Gu Lao! Wait a moment!"
"What?"
"It's very dangerous now, you——"
"It doesn't matter."
I didn't wait for him to finish, left these words and ran away.
It’s so verbose. Of course I know it’s dangerous.
But Raya's situation may be even more dangerous. Abandoning her and living is tantamount to breaking one's promise.
I promised to take good care of her.
Don't let anything happen...Raya.
I prayed, and at the same time, I arrived at "Main Street".
It is also a tragic scene here: people who have lost their lives are lying everywhere, blood is spreading on the snow, and scarlet flowers are blooming in groups on the left and right.
The cold wind whistled and whined, like the resentment of the dead.
"I haven't seen the enemy yet, but you have to be careful."
Gail reminds me:
"They probably went somewhere else. There are all dead people here. There's not much point in looking for you anymore. I suggest you go -"
"Let's take a look first."
I interrupted it - the shock in my heart made me unable to listen to any persuasion.
They are all dead...
I moved slowly, trying to accept the scene in front of me.
So, everyone died... without me knowing.
"Marcia..."
On the steps by the street, Marcia was lying.
I ran forward and saw her own knife stuck in her neck, as if she couldn't bear the pain and chose to kill herself.
Next to her is a long crawling trail.
Just when I wanted to reach out and close her eyes——
"Coming."
Gale said solemnly.
——At the corner ahead, a guy wearing thick black armor walked out.
"Is this the demon clan..."
I couldn't help mumbling to myself.
"You can't escape, it's too late."
"I think so."
I squinted my eyes slightly. It was incredible that I and Gale had the same opinion.
The demons walked towards me step by step with murderous intent, their pace was not urgent and slow, as if they regarded me as something in their pocket.
"Huh..."
I exhaled and tightened my grip on the dagger.
Let’s get a taste of what the demons are capable of.
When he was less than two meters away from me, the opponent raised his fist——
[The chance of successful evasion is 0%]
Eh?
——A huge impact hit my abdomen, and I was blown away.
"How..."
I spit out a mouthful of blood and kept coughing.
Why can’t I move?!
"Magic, coupled with his mate-making ability."
After Gale explained, he added:
"You have no chance of winning, so I can't give you instructions."
"..."
Hey, using magic is too foul...
The demons are approaching again.
I tried to get up, but my limbs didn't obey my orders at all.
Damn it...I can't even move...It's magic again!
One step, two steps...I vaguely felt the playful gaze behind that armor.
Tsk...
Am I going to die too?
It's so boring... After living for more than a hundred years, he ended up with such a useless end.
I’m not willing to give in.
"Asshole!"
I roared like I was venting my anger.
The demon ignored my yelling. He squatted down and took the dagger from my immobile hand.
Alas, I don’t want to die yet... I have no choice...
Just when I thought everything was over, the dagger did not pierce my heart, but was thrown backward by the demon——
"Bang!"
With the crisp collision sound, I found that all the restraints on my body disappeared.
The demon left me, turned around as if facing a formidable enemy, and caught the oncoming sword with his arm.
——The owner of the sharp sword is Thousand Paper Cranes.
When I got a chance to breathe, I immediately retreated from the demon clan.
Qian Zhihe was seen controlling small magic such as fireball while wielding a sword with one hand to attack the demons. Under her high-intensity attack, the demons were forced to be on the defensive.
So strong...
I watched their battle silently, waiting for the right moment to intervene so as not to affect Qianzhihe.
"Use the mutual injury technique."
Gale has no idea of escape.
"Give me double your arm strength."
After I finished whispering, my right arm suddenly became full of strength.
According to my memory, I endured the severe pain and gradually lost the function of my left arm. My left arm gradually lost consciousness, while my right arm experienced a greater increase.
Oh oh oh...
This is the first time I am so motivated.
As if they were deliberately cooperating with me, Qian Zhihe stepped up his offensive and pushed back the demons one after another. The demons concentrated on defense, and their backs were exposed in front of me, so I took the opportunity to approach quietly.
[The chance of hitting the enemy is 76%]
"Up!"
As soon as Gale finished speaking, I kicked back, spotted the demon's flaw, and punched him in the waist——
Hit!
"Uh...!"
The demon groaned and revealed its flaw.
Qian Zhihe saw the right moment and stabbed his sword into his chest——
Immediately, he stopped responding.
His helmet is slightly tilted, and there is a tattoo of a triangular thorn on the back of his neck.
I just breathed a sigh of relief when I thought the demon was dead, but soon the demon roared hysterically again, and black flames burst out from the gaps in the armor——
"Danger! It's a bomb!"
Thousand Paper Cranes shouted——
[The chance of successfully dodging backward is 80%]
——I jumped back.
The sound waves of the explosion stimulated the eardrums.
The flesh and blood of the demons splashed on my back. What I felt about this was: It turns out that the blood of the demons is also red.
White flocs are flying in the air - it's snowing.
The paper crane not far away put away its sword and ran towards me:
"Are you okay? Old man?"
"Barely."
I shook my head at her, indicating that there was no need to help me, and then just sat on the ground.
"Your hair is on fire."
"Ah, that's just my ability to find a mate."
Qian Zhihe brushed back his burning bangs nonchalantly:
"Don't mind, this kind of fire will only be effective on hair...Thanks to you for breaking his spine, how did you do it?"
"Mutual injury technique."
I pointed to my left arm:
"At the cost of it, I exchanged the lives of the demons."
Qian Zhihe squatted down and checked my injuries:
"With such an injury...can it be cured in the future?"
"Theoretically it is possible."
I smiled bitterly:
"Besides, whether there is a 'future' is still a question..."
"...The demon army is currently concentrated in the south of the town. You should go to the mountains to hide...the snow will cover your tracks and they will not be able to find you."<
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"What about you?"
"I'll deal with them."
"On your own?"
"I'm the only one left...the town's guard regiment."
Qianzhihe smiled sadly, and then said:
"The duty of the Guards is to protect the town. I once wanted to get rid of this duty because I wanted to go to the front line to fight the demons and use the blood of the demons to pour out hatred... Now my responsibilities and goals can actually be fulfilled
If we realize it together, then I will definitely accompany you to the end!"
I was speechless for a moment. Qianzhihe's eyes were filled with excitement and anger. I had never seen that kind of look before.
So crazy, so sober...
My presence will undoubtedly hinder her, so I cannot say irresponsible words such as "I will accompany you".
But Raya...
"The cavalry is coming."
Gale said.
I heard the sound of horse hooves.
——Three demon cavalry are charging towards us with spears.
"It was caused by the demon's self-destruction."
Qian Zhihe said as she drew her sword again.
I noticed that Qian Zhihe's breathing was very rapid. Apparently, she had gone through a fierce battle long before she met me, so that she had very little physical strength and magic power left.
The demon cavalry are getting closer——
Thousand Paper Cranes cast long-distance magic——
[The chance of being attacked from behind is 100%]
Suddenly, the cavalry disappeared——
...the rear?!
I turned around and exclaimed:
"Be careful!"
However, it was too late, a demon cavalry rushed behind us at some point——
Only then did I realize: What I just said was fake and a deception.
——I watched helplessly as the spear penetrated Qianzhihe’s body.
Qian Zhihe used his last strength to lift something——
"Get away quickly!"
"Boom——!"
——The fire suddenly broke out and swallowed up the paper cranes and the demon cavalry.
——I was knocked into the wall.
"...well..."
"Get up! Run!"
Gail urged me:
"That's a bomb... If you don't want to die, run away. Other enemies will be here soon! I'll show you the way!"
"I..."
"You can't do anything."
It’s a disappointed tone.
"Run!"
I opened my legs.
"Run!"
I ran stumblingly.
"You must survive, I won't let you die...run along the path on the right!"
I followed Gale like a zombie.
I no longer belong to me.
......
I arrived at the mountain.
"You are safe."
That's it.
I'm safe.
I don’t have to die.
I hid in the woods on the top of the mountain, and the falling snow covered my shoe prints.
But...Qianzhihe is also dead...
"Hey...Gail."
"..."
"When the cavalry makes a sneak attack... you know that, right?"
"So what if I know?"
Gale's tone was full of disdain:
"Only if that little girl dies together with the enemy can you be saved. This is your only way to survive."
"...bastard."
"..."
Gale didn't reply, as if he knew it was not what I was scolding.
Because I can't do anything.
I huddled under the tree, my face covered with blood.
That's Qianzhihe's blood, so I don't want to wipe it off.