Chapter 2: The Sanctuary (1/2)
The forest beside the Thames was especially quiet under the cold moonlight. There were no animals around, nor were there any sounds of insects. Birds were already sleeping peacefully in the grass.
A breeze blew past, bringing the sound of rustling leaves. There seemed to be other sounds in the forest, making the entire forest gloom and eerie. Those sounds were slowly approaching …
”Listen, can we really do this? The seniors told us not to come out. It would be miserable if we were to be discovered. I do not want to face Clara's anger at all. ”
The one who spoke was a twelve-year-old girl. Her silver hair, which was as thick as seaweed, was slightly curled up and draped over her shoulders.
Her eyes were as unfathomable as the sea, her skin was ivory white. She was dressed in a black Gothic Lolita skirt, with a dark red wizard hat on her head.
”Merutia, don't worry. If we were discovered, just put all on me. I, Wang Bugui, am not afraid of any punishment, haha.” A youth said with a smile. He was only 12 or 13 years old, a handsome young man from the East.
He was dressed in a black hunter windbreaker. His facial features were handsome and had a hint of immaturity. His sword-like eyebrows flew straight to his temples. Obsidian eyes were mysterious and spiritual, he had a straight nose and a mole under left eye.
The way he smiled looked a little arrogant and evil.
”Actually she was right. The seniors of the Sanctuary warned me not to come out tonight. This time, Dragon Slaughter Knights, Oracle Knights and Seraph Knights had been all called in.”
”It is said that even the head of the Seraph Knights had come. This may be far more serious than we thought. Bugui I think we'd better go back.”
The one who spoke was another teenager. He looked to be about the same age as the other two.
However, his physique looked similar to an adult's, very strong. He wore a silver Paladin attire, and there was a silver cross engraved on the cloak on his back.
The cross was stained with blood, holy and bloody. His face was sharp and craggy. His pale blue eyes were bright and full of spirit, revealing his resolution.
”Druid, are you afraid? Who are we? The young geniuses of the three strongest powers in the west. Azrael's Hand Wang Bugui, Slaughter Saint Knight Druid, and Ranger Mage Merutia.”
”Together, we could even kill vampires if they were still alive. After all, there were quite a number of monsters that we had killed.” Wang Bugui said arrogantly.
Merutia frowned slightly when she heard this, and said with a disdain, ”Tsk, the title of Azrael's Hand was created by yourself, right? You shameless! Though we did have worked together to kill more than a dozen monsters. ”
”But it's only some vicious beasts that were tainted with the demonic aura. Don't compare that to a vampire. If the vampires were to reappear, we would be able to beat only the barons.”
”Wrong, we are able to kill viscounts. Don't forget that we still have Sister Chiou. She is the most recent disciple of the Azrael, the one I admire the most. She alone is capable of killing barons and fighting against viscounts.” Wang Bugui was very confident when he mentioned her. It was obvious that he trusted this woman's strength.
As he spoke, a woman appeared beside him. She was not a teenager. She looked to be about twenty years old. She wore a high ponytail with slanted bangs, her skin was like fine jade, and her legs were straight and slender.
Her nose was high and her lips were rosy. There was a pair of deep blue eyes on that exquisite face, slanted bangs covered her right eye. All made her look like a mysterious ice beauty.
She was wearing a black leather windbreaker and leather shorts with tights, which made her legs even more bewitching. She held a long black sickle in her right hand, a chain wrapped around her left arm, and a pair of black boots covered her calves.
Her entire being seemed to be filled with charm, but also exuded an indescribable domineering aura. Even though she was expressionless, but she exuded an aura of might. She slowly moved to Wang Bugui's side, her steps sounded calm and determined.
This peerless beauty had the air of a queen. The word 'ice queen' seemed to be tailored for her.
”How could you say so? Sister Chiou is a fresh disciple. The Azrael has never got involved in any conflicts. If she were discovered, the Azrael would punish her when she got back. Then what else could you do?”
When Chiou appeared, Merutia was a little unhappy. After all, she really didn't know what trouble she would have if Azrael got angry.
Just then, Chiou shook her head and said: ”It's fine, I'm just bored anyway. I wasn't discovered when I came out. And I heard that this operation has gathered all of the elite forces of the three great powers. I am more interested in what kind of thing could cause the three great forces to take it seriously. ”