Chapter Nine: The Prey Enters the Net

Um... may I ask who you are

However, Ruikawa simultaneously recalled that he had seen a mysterious blood clan member outside the door before the tavern massacre. After the bloodshed, Ruikawa escaped through the back door, abducting a young girl, and no other blood clan members pursued him. It is not difficult to analyze that it was the same person who intimidated Ruikawa, who had drawn his knife to protect Viliyan, while witnessing Viliyan being brutally murdered

Suddenly, a hand reached out from the darkness, gripping his right hand tightly. Ruikawa raised his left hand and struck him down with a punch, continuing to crawl southward

Rekawa turned his head in terror to look behind him, only to see a pair of blood-red glowing points swaying in the air, relentlessly drawing closer, until they were almost touching his back.

With a bang, Ruikawa's knife slipped from his hand

Ultimately, Ruikawa could not trust her

Suddenly, the Blood Clan Knight loosened his grip with his right hand, and the mask fell back. In the next moment, Ruikawa turned around and raised his sword, blocking the club that came from behind at the critical moment. The attacker was one of the cavalrymen under the Blood Clan Knight, who had simply dismounted.

Awake! Awake! Quickly go and call the young master

Rekawa stared expressionlessly at the girl in front of the door, with only one thought in mind—does this woman have a problem

The answer is evident: this has been decreed by Miss Selings.

The bloodline knight fell back to the ground under the threat of the Reikava offensive, standing unsteadily and staggering backward

Rekawa looked in the direction of the sound with confusion: at the table, a boy in plain clothes was excitedly gesturing, while at the door, a girl with twin ponytails lifted the curtain and stepped out, presumably to deliver a message

You will not die

The silvery light shone, illuminating the slender sword it surrounded, as well as the figure of the blood knight wielding the sword

There is a flaw! Reikawa determined that the Blood Knight would not attack or be able to evade before stabilizing. Immediately, Reikawa swung his sword down, and the Blood Knight, in a panic, hurriedly raised his sword to block above his head.

"Where is this?" Reikawa asked the boy

Upon seeing this, the valiant cavalry turned slightly to give a knowing glance to their comrades

Stop! Cliff!" The blood clan knight suddenly shouted anxiously

Reikawa suddenly realized: the opponent did not want to take the risk of a desperate attack. Was it a matter of valuing life? Unfortunately, Reikawa was unable to pursue, as his mind was still in a daze and had not yet recovered

A trickle of blood and qi oozed from the wound, and his consciousness began to fade away

What ... ... is this? Such immense power ... ...

He was in a modestly furnished small room, equipped with a cabinet, bed, table, and chairs. Sunlight streamed through the window panes, gently spilling onto the bedding. Scattered on the large wooden table, in the upright cabinet, and beside the bed were the belongings that Ruikawa had carelessly left behind last night.

As the enemy's sword was about to strike, Ruikawa did not hesitate and swung his blade in a counter slash

The door curtain was lifted, and a soldier peeked in, looking around before saying with a smile, "Oh, young man, you are awake!"

However, it was precisely this reckless and ungraceful tactic that left the young master utterly defenseless. Another cavalryman said with a bitter smile

Dazed and confused, he felt as if someone had lifted his arms and made him kneel.

The valiant cavalry, who was originally mistaken by Ruikawa as the leader, could no longer tolerate it. He sternly reprimanded, "Be quiet! Pay attention! If there are any signs of trouble, be ready to go up and rescue immediately!"

We can win! We can win! Reikawa felt his blood boiling. The Blood Knight remained in a passive defense, allowing Reikawa, who maintained the initiative for an extended period, to attack calmly from various directions and in various ways. The enemy, in their efforts to counter Reikawa's ever-changing assaults, was exhausted, and their defensive efficiency was increasingly weakened, soon leading to a fatal flaw.

Once again, the opponent withdrew the sword and dodged

I would rather die by the sword than under the fangs!

the voice of a girl

If the young master truly intends to risk his life, we must quickly pull him down. The young master is of great value; if he were to suffer even a scratch, we would all be here to take our own lives.

He lay on the ground gazing up at the starry sky, beside the cliff, while the girl with bloodshot eyes stomped away in anger

Is that so... have you already sent someone to inform her

However, Ruikawa did not hear their conversation

Rekawa executed a sudden stop and turned, swinging the knife downwards

Then Ruikawa jumped down

The Bloodline Knights were suppressed by Ruikawa to the point of having no means to counter, and could only retreat, desperately parrying, each time more reluctantly than the last

I am not Danze Lanyue. The blood knight said. Danze is the name of Young Master Lanyue.

In the eyes of the blood clan knight, a gleam of bloodlight shone fiercely. Ruikawa felt an inexplicable surge of fear in his heart, as if his very liver and gallbladder were being torn apart. His vision darkened, and he could not help but retreat several steps with his sword drawn, supporting his dizzying head, swaying unsteadily, and nearly unable to stand.

Well, do you know what the young lady wants to see me about

The fragrance of the young girl wafts from the nape of her neck

As the two swords clashed, Ruikawa unintentionally found himself in a stalemate, thrusting forward to strike the enemy's abdomen with his knee. This time, the blood clan knight was unable to deflect the attack, and under the heavy blow, he was sent flying several steps. Just as he landed, Ruikawa's blade was upon him again, forcing him to retreat while swinging his sword to block.

"Yes!" the cavalrymen replied in unison

It is not just Master Lanruosi; I am unwilling to be involved with any bloodline.

Ah ... ... Ugh ... ... What is even more tragic is that he actually found a glimmer of ... ... quick | feeling in the process of being robbed of his blood

As soon as the words were spoken, a head wearing a helmet poked in from behind the curtain: "I am here as well; I am the one who was knocked down last night after trying to strike you with a club."

I heard the guards and the others say that the young lady wants to take you as her attendant, you are in luck

Fear took root in Reikawa's heart

"Do not forget the favor you owe me," a girl's voice slowly approached from behind, until it reached the nape of my neck. "Since you do not wish to see me, then repay it with blood!"

The surroundings were pitch black, and even with the light of the stars and moon, it was difficult to see far ahead. Ruikawa came to a halt, and upon closer inspection, he realized that the cliff was right at his toes

Rekawa could not help but hold his forehead; he was not familiar with Miss Selings, so what could have possessed her to recruit him as her attendant? Moreover, the two had drawn their swords against each other last night and fought to a standstill.

"Let me die under the sword..." murmured Ruikawa, who could barely open his eyes

In the next moment, a blunt object struck the back of his head, and he collapsed to the ground, motionless

Ruikawa staggered southward, swaying left and right, and soon stumbled over a stone. Darkness spread before his eyes, fatigue coursed through his body, and Ruikawa struggled to crawl

"Such a reckless strategy..." a cavalryman lamented, "it is truly lacking in elegance..."

You are well aware of the level of the young master's swordsmanship. He is being thoroughly suppressed and unable to unleash the Blood Pact Secret Technique, so how can he win

On the scorched grassland ravaged by flames, thick smoke obscures the sky, ashes cover the ground, and a narrow blackened path, wide enough for a single person, cuts through the sea of fire

... ...

However, the blood knight did not launch another attack. He sheathed his sword and raised his right hand to grasp the silver mask on his face, slowly lifting it up. His exposed skin was very pale, as white as that of a young woman. He must be a handsome youth, otherwise how could he have captivated Morun to take such risks? Soon, a pair of piercing sharp fangs appeared before Ruikawa.

What? Reikawa was shocked

Who else, besides the daughter of Count Silings, can be referred to as Miss Silings at present? The question arises: what merit do I, a mere slow-witted soldier, possess to be chosen as the attendant of the blood clan count's daughter? Such an absurd decision surely cannot have been made by her family elders.

A soft object pressed against the back of the neck, a sharp stinging sensation descended, followed by a strong tingling. It originated from the stinging point and quickly spread throughout his upper body, even extending deep within.

"Step aside!" The young girl pushed the two aside and strode in, standing with her hands on her hips, full of energy. "South Forest Tower garrison soldier Ruikawa! Are you ready to pledge your loyalty to your master?"

Do not ! ''

Green Flag Pavilion, I am the son of a chef. The boy smiled happily, Miss Selings asked me to take care of you here

Whether squeezing through narrow paths or taking detours, the cavalry could not move too quickly, and Ruikawa hurriedly ran. However, before the sound of hooves approached, an unusual sound of footsteps appeared behind them.

In the fall, he crashed into a horizontally growing mountain tree. Ruikawa tumbled to the ground, disoriented and nearly falling apart. His internal organs trembled from the impact, and before he could get up, Ruikawa began to cough violently.

I am the person you knocked off the horse last night

In a daze, Ruikawa observed that the Blood Clan Knights had stabilized their position and were launching a counterattack

From the moment Reikawa released his sword after the Blood Knight, he sensed that something was amiss. And in the instant his right hand abruptly loosened and the mask fell back, Reikawa suddenly realized that someone was about to launch a sneak attack from behind

I am afraid the main issue does not lie in... that kid is completely playing with all his might... but the young master clearly has no intention of going all out.

How ... ! ... How could this happen? ! Ruikawa was completely bewildered, what kind of sorcery did the opponent use?

Now! The Blood Knight can no longer keep up with Ruikawa's rhythm of attack. After Ruikawa's last attack, the Blood Knight failed to defend against it, and he immediately struck with a thunderous blow towards the opponent's unguarded side.

This fellow wants to drain me dry! Just like he did to Morun! In a fit of rage, Ruikawa fiercely struck the enemy's abdomen with his knee. Before the dismounted cavalry, who had been knocked back, could regain their footing, he leaped up again and then elbowed the enemy's head as he descended, causing the dismounted cavalry to collapse to the ground.

He did not know how long he had been lying there, but he struggled to sit up. It seemed that the other party had already given up. The horses, luggage, money, and equipment were all gone; he was left with nothing. The journey home was perilous, with beasts and thieves lurking about, and hunger would follow him like a shadow. He truly did not know how to proceed on the road ahead

Ah, has it burned through? Ruikawa accelerated without hesitation, rushing through the heat waves, crossing the wild grasslands, and once again disappearing into the darkness

Darkness envelops

"And I, I am the person who was struck in the face by your fist last night," someone laughed from outside the door, behind the curtain

Incredible, during the first battle with the Blood Knights, the decaying Reikawa surprisingly held the upper hand! Reikawa was uncertain how the situation had developed to this point, feeling a mix of surprise and doubt, yet he did not dare to let his guard down. Seizing the advantage, he launched a series of fierce attacks like a torrential storm.

It is now certain for Reikawa that the bloodline knight he has been pursuing, the girl who was "kidnapped" by him last night, and the member of the Selings who shelters him and Haiji are the same person. She did not punish Reikawa for his offense last night, provided protection to the two this morning, and showed mercy in battle tonight, leaving Reikawa indebted to her three times.

"How long have I slept?" Reika, who had just woken up, struggled to sit up, supporting her head as she murmured, feeling sore and weak all over

I understand. Reikawa squinted as he observed the cliff below; the cliff was not very high, and it was estimated that a fall would not be fatal

The knife fell into the darkness, disappearing without a trace. Without her weapon, Ruikawa could no longer fight and had no choice but to flee in a panic

Yes!