Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Community Service Test (2) Chapter 42: Community Service Test (2) A ninja ambushed with a blade in hand, his presence was radiating with combat power.

Thalia inspected the ninja-with a clear frown on her face, she was on the academy grounds so Kalvin or the academy’s authorities should have caught any intruders.

Her mind-was in a mess, whirling, trying to guess who this ninja was and what he wanted.

She glanced at her hand and clicked her tongue in displeasure, ‘My weapon is in my room…’ Coming here to do community service, Thalia didn’t bring her weapon.

It would be weird for her to do that but she should’ve.

But then, her eyes slightly cleared at a sudden realization, this situation was too bizarre.

Considering that she was inside the academy garden, at the backside-of the academy, the sudden appearance of this ninja was too odd so this ninja must be a part of the academy, ‘It must be another test as an initiation’ Realizing that-Thalia stood up and lifted her hands into her fighting stance.

She narrowed her eyes in focus, ready to battle.

Upon seeing this, the ninja tilted his head a little-the squint in his eyes showed that he was smiling underneath his mask.

Flicking his short blade-to change his grip into a reverse grip, the ninja then dashed.

He stomped on the ground and pulled his arm back.

In possession of nothing against the ninja’s short blade, Thalia leaned back instinctively.

Gritting her teeth in shock, she yanked her head back, as the blade missed her throat by an inch, almost slicing her neck open.

Adrenaline rushed into her blood as she waved her hand in front of the ninja’s face, summoning a mild burst of shimmering wind.

For a moment there, the ninja was forced to close his eyes, blinded by the light.

Taking advantage of the gap, Thalia twisted her torso and launched a spinning backkick.

Bam!

It struck the ninja in the stomach, pushing him a couple of steps back.

But at the same time, Thalia felt a burn starting from her upper chest to the side of her neck.

She reached her hand to her neck and saw that there was blood on it.

Looking at the ninja who recovered from the kick nonchalantly, Thalia’s eyes widened as her complexion turned pale a little, ‘That strike-it’s almost like he was aiming to kill me.

He…

He is not from the academy!

He’s actually trying to kill me!’ Meanwhile, several dozens of meters from Thalia.

Having been to the academy garden before, Lucivar knew where the lavatory was.

He walked in a leisurely manner, taking his time to reach his destination.

Oblivious to him, stalking him from the shadows was a figure-another ninja draped in a dark red outfit.

The ninja looked at Lucivar’s back, ‘His ether was-so minuscule to the point that I couldn’t even feel it.

I don’t get it, why did the professors send me to test him?

In my eyes-it was an overkill to send me, I’m a five-star Neophyte Hybrid!’ ‘At least this wouldn’t take long,’ the ninja smirked, aiming to end this as quickly as possible.

Even though the initiation was aimed at testing the candidates, he was not going to do that.

Instead, he was going to beat up Lucivar for fun.

Just as he thought of that, Lucivar walked past the toilet, he kept walking straight ahead.

Overhearing Lucivar’s conversation with Thalia, the ninja knew where he was going but he walked past the lavatory.

Having enough of the stalking-the ninja, prepared to launch his attack with his bare hands.

For safety reasons, the ninjas were prohibited from bringing a weapon.

All they could use to test the candidates were their limbs.

Creeping closer, the ninja prowled like a tiger but he stopped when Lucivar stopped.

Lucivar stands perfectly still, almost unnervingly calm as if listening for something in the air.

His sudden halt sends a ripple of tension through the ninja, and that tension intensifies when Lucivar slowly, deliberately, turns his head just slightly.

The ninja frowned, ‘Did he sense me?

Or am I being too cautious because of what the professors said?’ But his doubt was confirmed when Lucivar cracked a subtle grin.

In the next second, he sprinted ahead, catching the ninja completely off guard.

“This kid definitely noticed me!” the ninja exclaimed before he stood up and rushed ahead.

He chased after Lucivar, who was surprisingly fast despite his minuscule ether.

The ninja sprinted as fast as he could, his outfit fluttered against the rushing night wind, and his eyes locked on Lucivar’s back.

Frustration, creased his brow-how could he, a seasoned, and a trained Hybrid lose ground to a mere second-star Neophyte Harpy Hybrid?

To make matters worse, Lucivar’s speed surged suddenly.

In a blink, he vanished around a corner.

“Damn it!

He shouldn’t have any innate ability, and he came from a slave city so he shouldn’t have learned any spells-how is he that fast?!” the ninja cursed under his ragged breath.

He then eventually slowed to a stop at a secluded roundabout.

Darkness loomed, the garden lamps here flickered several times before dying for good.

Looking around the place, the ninja found eerie statues of angels-frozen mid-fall or struck down, decorating the area.

Their shattered wings and faces twisted in silent agony, casting grotesque shadows.

The statues’ eyes, once painted white, were now scraped and blackened by age.

Even though the sight unnerved him, he tried to remain composed.

Darting his eyes left and right, he scanned the roundabout but found nothing, not a sign of where Lucivar had gone.

Realizing that Lucivar had lost him so easily, the ninja cursed-he should’ve struck when he had the chance.

“Fuck, I’m going back…” the ninja turned, he was unwilling to stay here for a second longer.

It scares him.

But then as he turned around, a whisper slid into his ears, cold and unnatural.

“Are you afraid of the dark…?”  Upon hearing this whisper, the ninja froze, his breath caught in his throat.

Pivoting around once again, the ninja checked his surroundings once again but there was still no sign of anyone, his heart was pounding inside his chest.

Subtle chuckles echoed-settling where it came from, however, was impossible.

“Come out, kid!

Don’t hide from me!’ the ninja shouted, pointing a finger in every direction.

Even then, he was sweating, he was starting to regret being tasked to test Lucivar.

He might be a two-star Neophyte Hybrid, but he was not normal at all!

Receiving no response, the ninja gritted his teeth and turned, preparing to leave as being in this darkness-against Lucivar was not a great tactic, too many hiding spots.

But then-his eyes trailed down when he found that he couldn’t move his body.

It was only then that his eyes widened, seeing emerald chains wrapping around his limbs.

He tried to fight the restraint but it was in vain.

Just then, his body stiffened as he caught something glowing from his periphery, and when he turned he gasped at the sight-of a figure with glowing eyes, sitting on top of an Angel’s statue, looking down at him from a high vantage point.

It was Lucivar, he was sitting with both his arms draped over his knees.

For some reason, the gaze he was giving made the ninja gulp harshly, his throat dry.

“I’m an upperclassman you fool, release me or I’ll make your life in the academy a living hell!” the ninja threatened-but his voice was slightly trembling.

“Don’t make me break free-from this and teach you a lesson!

I’m only here to test you, don’t make me do more!” Upon hearing this, Lucivar grinned, his eyes flashed with an evil light, “Do it then,” “Let’s see you break free from my spell,” He added tauntingly.

Even though these chains came from the Snare ability he gained from the ring, and he didn’t know how strong it was, since it didn’t get cast through making a combination of sequences in his Supernatural Ego, Lucivar was quite sure that it was strong.

Though the Snare ability was said to be able to slow a target, it didn’t seem to be the case.

From the looks of it, the ninja couldn’t move.

Expecting that Lucivar would be pressured and release him, the ninja was at a loss for words when Lucivar challenged him instead.

He gritted his teeth-and tried to break free, but there was absolutely no chance.

It restricted him hard, and even if he wanted to move, a step felt like moving a mountain.

“How about we make a deal?” Lucivar suddenly said.

“You said you came here to test me, so give me the best point you could give to the professors-and I promise I won’t make your life in the academy a living hell” Hearing this, the ninja sneered, “Is that even a deal?

Hmph?!

What’s in it for me?” “What’s in it for you?” Lucivar pondered, tapping his chin playfully-pretending to think hard before he looked back at the ninja with a murderous gaze.

“How about if you don’t do it-I’ll kill you right here…” Naturally, the words that came out of Lucivar’s mouth stunned the ninja completely.

So surprising that he thought he had heard it wrong.

Jumping down from the statue, Lucivar landed right in front of the ninja and leaned forward.

“So?

Your answer?” He pressed further.

Seeing that Lucivar was being serious, a flicker of fear began to grow inside the ninja, he did not know Lucivar-was this kind of person, “You wouldn’t dare!

You would not dare to kill me here!

If you do, you will rot in jail for your entire life!” “Ah, I’m sorry…

I thought he was trying to kill me, so I defended myself and accidentally killed him.

I wasn’t aware that this was a test, and the academy didn’t warn me about it either,” In a dramatic display, Lucivar said, his tone, was that-of an innocent person, causing the ninja to look at his eyes with utter fear.

“How was it?

I’d say that to the academy, and I am pretty sure your death would be written off as a mere accident by then” Nobody was around and there were no surveillance cameras as well.

If Lucivar did say that, there’s a high chance what he said would happen will happen.

It was only at that moment did the ninja realized that he was not dealing with a candidate.

He was dealing with a demon!

Not even giving the ninja any time to breathe, Lucivar lifted his index finger and pulled the mask down, revealing the ninja’s face, “I now know your face, so don’t even try to play me either, you’d regret it” “Do we have a deal…?” Lucivar added, his voice deep and dripping with threat.

Unconsciously, the ninja nodded his head repeatedly.

Seeing this, Lucivar’s murderous gaze instantly turned back to normal, “Well, alright then!” Flicking his finger, the illusionary emerald chains disappeared, freeing the ninja.

Not even wasting a single second, the ninja immediately scrambled away on all fours like a panicked animal.

His limbs, trembled uncontrollably, fingers clawing at the ground in sheer desperation to get away from Lucivar.

Tears streamed down his cheeks, his vision blurred, and saliva dripped from his mouth.

His mind was fractured by the shock and was lost in pure panic.

As soon as he gained his footing, he bolted, his legs unsteady beneath him as he let out a piercing scream that tore from his throat, raw and frantic-echoing into the night.

Lucivar, raised an eyebrow when he saw this, “That should do it, oh and also…” Shifting his gaze to the ground, Lucivar saw a swirling greenish energy left behind.

He pointed his ring at it and smiled, “I’ll be taking this!”