Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 84

Chapter 84: You’re Dead, Dead!

Chapter 84: You’re Dead, Dead!

Leandra’s concern was logical and understandable.

Even if the people insisted on going to the church to pray to the Blood God so that this bad nightmare would wane soon, she could not let them go there, as the church, was extremely close to the portal-a hundred meters close.

If any mishaps happened, there would be a massacre.

Other than that, there are also the two strong proselytes hiding in the shadows.

Since they had tasted the liberty-of growing stronger through killing, there’s no doubt that they would aim for more kills.

Lucivar couldn’t sense their killing intent-probably due to the fact that the proselytes were wary of him and the other academy hunters.

He couldn’t locate them.

But he was quite certain that the proselytes were watching them right now.

“Do you have any idea-what we should do?” Leandra asked.

“It would be better if we could somehow lure the proselytes out of their hiding, and take them all out, but to do that-we’re going to need to use the people.

I don’t know how I feel about doing that” Lucivar shrugged his shoulders, “We’ll just give them what they want” Pivoting towards the people, Lucivar stepped up, and declared, “For those who knew the risk but still wanted to pray in the church, we’ll help you.

Form a group of three to five people and we’ll escort you to the church in turns” “We can’t protect all of you at once if you’re separated so this is the only way” He added.

Upon hearing this, the people burst into a discussion.

However, from their lightened expressions.

Lucivar could tell that they were all happy with his decision.

‘Some seek solace in solitude, some drown their fears in laughter, and for them…

it’s praying’ Just as he said that, however, Leandra pulled him back.

“Are you crazy?

We’re still in danger united like this much less separated” “If you decline them what they wanted, it’s going to be more problematic if they snuck away” “But still, we can’t even react to those proselytes’ movements…” “I thought you were stronger than you showed me, was that a lie?” “Of course not, I’m only against taking more risks when we don’t have to” Nodding his head as strength wasn’t a problem for them, Lucivar went over to Mirel.

“Hey, I’m gonna need you to stay here and protect them” “Me?

You mean me and Leandra or you, right?” “Nope, only you” “What the fuck, man?!

Hundreds are here so shouldn’t at least two of us stay here?” “Relax, the proselytes are wary of you.

Remember?

You reacted to their attack so if anything, the proselytes wouldn’t come here when you’re around” “Fuck, that actually makes sense but man…

these people give me the shivers” Upon hearing this, Lucivar turned towards the rescued people and found many of them were chanting prayers loudly, holding their crosses, and even-cutting themselves.

It was the way of their beliefs and Lucivar understands why Mirel felt uneasy.

“When would you get a girl if you’re being a scared cat like this?” Lucivar raised an eyebrow.

Instantly, Mirel’s demeanor changed.

He cleared his throat as his face turned stern, “Go.

Trust me, I’ll handle everything back here” Lucivar almost burst out laughing as Mirel tried to deepen his voice to be manlier.

But due to his higher-pitched voice than normal, it made his voice funny-sounding instead.

“I’ll entrust you with this manly task of protection” Lucivar tapped his shoulder.

Just like that, the prayer operation started.

Both Lucivar and Leandra escorted group after group to the church to pray, even checking the sleeping academy hunters, who were still there.

On top of that, Lucivar tried to look for Catherine but couldn’t find her anywhere.

However, he soon found that Catherine was already amongst the group back with Mirel.

It seemed she somehow sneaked into the group after killing the pastor.

Once the first streak of sunlight pierced down from the sky, the escort operation stopped as the people said that praying during the day was a taboo-for their Blood God.

So they would only continue when night came.

Lucivar had the time to meet up with the other academy hunters because of that.

He went alone to meet with them as the tools to open the portal were in his bag.

Around nine, the other academy hunters woke up and realized that they’d been drugged.

But it was fine, the leaders were there to explain to them what had happened.

Most of them demanded to return and report back to the academy.

However, with Lucivar being there, they were pressured to stay and fight.

Knowing how strong and benevolent Lucivar was, it was hard for them to decline him.

Because of the pressure from him, the assault-and defender team launched their attack on the dungeon.

Lucivar was now squatting in front of the portal and placed the Shield Breaker tool, a small explosive fragment on the portal.

“I know the city reeks of blood but the scent on this spot is more pungent” “Lucivar did say that he battled with the blood priests here” “Oh, you’re right, I forgot about that” Lucivar straightened his back-and went away from the portal and stood beside the others.

He turned and nodded at both Ruby and Azka.

Both the assault and defender teams would go into the dungeon to search for the Teal Coin and also gather anything of value, such as power crystals.

Ruby and her assault team would mainly take care of the Crossers and search for the Teal Coin-while the defender would be guarding the portal.

Since the portal would be opened once they attack, it needs to be guarded.

Crossers might abandon their base and pour into their world if the portal is left unguarded.

Lucivar knew this as his first dungeon was like that, Leandra made a mistake and the beasts went into their world-and massacred everyone, that they crossed.

Because of that, both of the teams’ roles are as important as the other.

Once they were ready, Lucivar pressed the detonated and the Shield Breaker exploded.

It instantly cracked the portal’s barrier and shattered it.

Azka and Ruby instantly commanded their teams to rush inside the moment the barrier was broken-their backs disappeared into the dungeon.

Lucivar was the only one who remained on the muddy field with his arms crossed.

Upon their disappearance into the dungeon, Lucivar tilted his head to the ground.

He saw a darker shade of mud there.

Lucivar approached the darker mud but stopped when he stepped on something.

Crouching down, he reaches for something buried inside the mud-and once he pulled it out, and cleaned it a little, he realized that it was a piece of human skin, “Isn’t this spot where she killed the pastor?

What happened after I left?” Earlier, the others were complaining about the scent of blood this city naturally has.

A side effect of devoting themselves to the Blood God.

Lucivar also smelled it but he was quite sure that last night, it wasn’t this strong.

Of course that it would be stronger since the pastor’s blood was mixed in with the mud, but what troubles him was the fact that knowing Catherine’s meek nature, she should be hiding her trails.

But she didn’t.

‘What happened here?

What did Catherine do?’ ‘Fuck!

I should’ve stayed and watched instead of leaving, I’m so damn stupid!’ Lucivar cursed himself, regretting leaving too early.

Sighing to himself, he returned back to the others.

Felix and Nolan had rejoined back with them after they woke up so Mirel should have a way easier time tonight, having companies to babysit the weird people of the city.

Upon arriving back, Lucivar frowned.

He only saw Nolan was there, the others weren’t there.

“Where are the others?” He asked.

Nolan pointed to the back of a house, “Over there, I don’t know what they were doing” Sensing the lingering traces of killing intent, Lucivar rushed towards the house.

He went to the back and saw Leandra and Mirel crouching in concern.

In front of them was the corpse of Felix, he died from having his neck sliced open.

“What happened?

Is it the proselytes?” Lucivar asked.

Leandra shook her head, “No, it’s not the proselytes” Upon hearing this, Lucivar frowned as there was only another answer other than this.

“My doppelganger…?” “Yes, it tried to lure Mirel first but changed to Felix.

We’re too late to help Felix” Lucivar turned around when his emotions threatened to break when he was informed.

His decision was also informed.

‘I’m going to kill it tonight…

tonight!’ Lucivar pondered, his eyes maniacal.

Recovering from his inner turmoil, the dance of his darker side, Lucivar nodded.

“Leandra, can you be the one to inform Nolan?

Blame this on the proselytes” “Okay…” Even though she had some things to say, she could sense the air around Lucivar.

It was hot and choking, something about him changed.

Once Leandra left, Lucivar turned around.

He looked at Mirel with a blank look, devoid of emotions.

‘Why didn’t my Soul Warden spell activate…?’ Lucivar pondered, looking at Mirel deeply.

But then, a realization crossed his mind.

“Did not I tell you-to treat me seriously?

Every time I left, you should always, be suspicious of the one who came back.

It could be my doppelganger.

Aim to kill me whenever I go away and come back for your own safety” “I know but it’s still hard for me to do” “Hard…?” Upon hearing this, Lucivar nodded in understanding as he unsheathed his dagger.

“Maybe the reason why it’s hard for you is because you still think I’m no threat to you” “That’s not it, you’re my bro.

How could I want to kill you?” Not replying through words, Lucivar cuts through the distance between them in an instant.

Lucivar grabbed Mirel’s collar, lifted him up, and slammed him on the wall.

Right when Mirel recovered, he already felt the icy chill of a blade touching his neck.

“Okay, I get it!

I know you’re trying to protect me but there’s no need to go this far!” “I need to do this so that you would understand!” “I understand!

I won’t do it again!” “No, you do not understand…

If you did, you would retaliate against me now-because what made you think I’m not the doppelganger?

Are you certain that I’m not the doppelganger?” Realizing what Lucivar was saying was right, Mirel gritted his teeth.

His eyes flashed with streaks of lightning as he kicked Lucivar in the belly and broke free.

Rolling across the ground, he came to a halt but realized that emerald chains already took hold of him and gripped him in place.

Channeling more ether-Mirel managed to crack the chains but the chains recovered instantly and became more sturdier than before.

So strong that Mirel couldn’t break free anymore.

Of course, it was impossible as Lucivar used four strands to empower his Snare ability.

Lucivar then approached with hurried steps and grabbed him by the collar again.

Veins popped across his neck as he glared directly into Mirel’s eyes.

“Do you fucking understand?!

If you don’t treat me seriously, you’re dead, Mirel!

DEAD!!

Can that go through your head?!”