Chapter 60: The Hound's Bride?
The Incubus System Chapter 60. The Hound's Bride?
My feet stepped quickly, following her briskly, making sure she didn't disappear from my sight. As I just got to the courtyard, I could smell the piercing stink stench accompanied by an announcement in a red box in front of me.
[!!! Warning !!! ]
[Other Demons detected!]
'Shit!' The courtyard was very crowded, our fight would definitely attract the other students' attentions.
'I guess I don't have another choice.' I hid behind a large tree and glanced around to make sure the other students weren't noticing me before extending out my hand.
'Devil Space!'
A black cube came out of my palm, a second later it expanded rapidly and covered the place.
[Devil Space has been activated.]
I turned around and swept my gaze around for a bit to make sure everyone had disappeared. My hands took off my sweater.
'Demonic Form Activated.'
-Kkraakk --- Kkraakk --- Kkraakk
Two horns appeared above my head along with a pair of bat wings growing behind my back. A tail grew behind me and slipped out of my jeans, while my eyes turned red and my face changed to Damian.
[You have activated your Demonic Form.]
[Fly has been activated.]
[All skills effectiveness + 30%.]
I dropped my sweater and my bag before flapping my wings, bringing my body upward and stopped in the mid-air. My eyes swept around me, looking for the demons and I immediately found them.
A pair of fox ears was on top of the girl's head, two furry tails behind her, her clothes were torn due to scratches and barely covered her body. She was surrounded by dozens of demons that were shaped like large black dogs. Their teeth were very sharp, their red eyes stared at her filled with hunger... No, not the hunger to eat her, but the hunger of lust.
'Observation.'
[Observation skill succeeded.]
[Name: Grim Hound]
[Level 22] [Race: Demon]
[HP: 418/418]
[DP: 107/107]
[Skills: Acid Splash lv 3, Demonic Claw lv 3]
[Emotion: In Lust]
[Condition: Normal]
[Weakness: Chest, head and groin]
[Talent: Poisonous Saliva.]
The fox demon turned around and tried to escape from the Grim Hounds but they pounced on her from behind.
"Aaahhh!" the fox demon screamed in fear. Meanwhile, some of the Grim Hounds restrained her hands, feet and body against the ground.
Not wanting to give up, the fox demon tails stretched and whipped the Grim Hounds around her, but before she could attack them, the other Grim Hounds caught her tails with their sharp teeth.
Their grins grew wider, while the fox demon's body trembled violently in fear. A Grim Hound approached her from behind slowly, but suddenly several black lances stabbed them right in their heads.
[Critical hit!]
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 160 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 165 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 159 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 163 HP. ]
Three of them immediately turned to ashes.
-SSHHH ...
While a hissing sound was heard from one of them and followed by a shriek of pain from that Grim Hound.
All of them immediately lifted their heads, turned to face me. While I had stretched out my hand, preparing to attack them with my Demonic Spike skill again. A wicked smirk on my lips.
'Demonic Spike.'
Ten black lances appeared before me and flew at them.
The Grim Hounds jumped, avoiding my lances. I moved my hand, my lances followed my movements and chased after them.
"GGGRRRRAAAAAHHHH !!!" Their loud screams of pain could be heard as they didn't expect my lances to turn around.
[Critical hit!]
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 167 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 158 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 161 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 156 HP. ] X2
Again, the other three Grim Hounds turned to ashes, as a hissing sound leaked out from another one.
Seeing his friends fall, the rest of the Grim Hounds bit the fox demon's leg who was still cowering in fear and pulled her.
"AAAAH!" she shrieked in pain and fear. Her nails gripped the ground in front of her, desperately to keep her body from being carried away by the Grim Hounds.
"Trying to run away, huh?" I muttered as I cast my Demonic Spike skill.
Ten black lances reappeared in front of me and fired at them.
The Grim Hounds released their bites and tried to escape, but of course, my lances chased them and killed them.
[Critical hit!]
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 167 HP. ]
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 158 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 161 HP. ] X3
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 156 HP. ] X3
The remaining Grim Hounds turned to ashes.
But I couldn't be relieved yet, since I could see another batch of Grim Hounds coming towards that fox demon. Whereas it seemed that the fox demon couldn't move because of the wounds on her legs, her breathing also looked heavy. I could guess she was poisoned.
"Tsk!" I clicked my tongue in annoyance as I flapped my wings, gliding toward them. I knew I had to find the crack immediately, but I couldn't leave that fox demon just like that.
'Demonic Energy. Demonic Claw. '
[Demonic Energy has been activated.]
[Demonic Claw has been activated.]
[STR: 50 + 90]
[AGI: 50+ 90]
[Time remaining: 4:56]
In an instant, my speed got faster and hard black skin grew over my hands like strong gauntlets. Once they entered my range, my claws swung to their heads.
[Critical hit!]
[You have hit a Grim Hound for 421 HP. ]
[You have hit a Grim Hound for 419 HP. ]
Several Grim Hounds jumped and pounced on me at the same time. While I waved my hand as I cast my Demonic Spike and threw it at them.
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 55 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 56 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 51 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 49 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 55 HP. ] X2
My black lances stabbed them, but since I did it in haste I couldn't target their critical points.
"GGGRRRRAAAAAHHHH !!!" Another scream of pain could be heard as they fell before they could reach me.
Without wasting time, I lunged at them and swung my claws at their critical points rapidly. One by one the Grim Hound turned to ashes.
But again, I could see another batch of Grim Hound coming. I knew it would never end before I closed the crack.
I went over to the fox demon.
"Hey! Tell me where's the crack?"
"Crack ...?" she replied weakly. Her eyes were half open and her breath was panting in pain.
"The black hole that brought you here," I explained.
She raised her hand slowly and pointed at the rooftop.
After they arrived, the Grim Hounds surrounded and jumped, pouncing on us. Quickly, I pulled the fox demon and carried her. My wings flicked, bringing our bodies upward, avoiding their attacks. One of my hands aimed back to the Grim Hounds.
'Demonic Spike!'
Ten black lances appeared and fell from above the Grim Hounds, stabbing their legs.
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 51 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 55 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 53 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 48 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 53 HP. ] X2
Their painful screams sounded once again, but I turned around and flapped my wings, flying towards the roof. My goal was just to make them unable to move, so I could take care of them later. My eyes swept across it, looking for the crack and found it behind the generator room. Another batch of Grim Hounds came out from there.
'Demonic Spike!'
Ten black lances fell from above the Grim Hounds, stabbing them, making them unable to move.
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 49 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 50 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 51 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 48 HP. ] X2
[You have shot a Grim Hound for 57 HP. ] X2
Their screams echoed into the sky as I flew onto the roof and landed there. I placed the fox demon near the generator room and glanced at the status above her head to make sure she was still all right.
[Name: Two Tail Fox Demon]
[Level 12]
[Race: Demon]
[HP: 162/241]
[DP: 86/92]
As fast as I could, I lunged at the Grim Hounds who were unable to move due to my Demonic Spike. My claws swung at their critical points, turning their bodies to ashes.
After clearing them, my hand aimed at the crack that was floating behind the generator room.
'Dark energy!'
The dark aura emanating from my hand covered the crack. A few seconds later, the crack was closed.
[The crack has closed.]
[You have used up 10 DP. ]
I sighed in relief. Now, I just needed to clean up the remaining Grim Hound and treat the Fox Demon.
As I turned around, the Fox Demon was already in a muscular man's arms. His hair was black, a pair of black dog ears on top of his head, sparks surrounded his body. Behind him, flames that formed like a dog's tail and his claws were already on the fox demon's neck which looked weak. Her face was full of tears.
'Observation.'
[Observation skill succeeded.]
[Name: Flame Hound]
[Level 31]
[Race: Demon]
[HP: 912/912]
[DP: 209/209]
[Skills: Flame Thrower lv 3, Fire Volley lv 2, Demonic Claw lv 3.]
[Emotion: Rage.]
[Condition: Normal.]
[Weakness: Chest and Head.]
[Talent: Alpha's Howl (Calling the pack wherever he is)]
"How dare you try to snatch our bride!" he snapped in anger.
"Our bride?" I said in confusion. Shouldn't it be my bride?
"Yes, our bride! She will be an honourable lady who serves our entire pack!" he said as he smirked evilly.
My eyebrows frowned in shock and disgust.
'What the heck ?! That sounds more like a sex slave than an honourable lady!' I understood why she ran away.
"A lowly demon like you are no match for me!" His hand turned towards me, dozens of fireballs appeared in front of him and flew towards me.
Quickly, I flicked my wings, bringing my body upwards to dodge.
-Boom! -Boom! - Boom!
The sound of explosions was heard accompanied by rocks flying in all directions. Plumes of smoke puffed into the sky.
I pointed my hand at him, intending to attack him with my skill, but he used the fox demon as his shield.
"Come on, attack me!" he said with a sly smile.
"Fine," I replied casually.
'Demonic Spike!'
Ten black lances appeared before me and were thrown at him. The Flame Hound lifted the Fox Demon. But I moved my hand, making my Demonic Spike past them and spun around.
The Flame Hound noticed it at the last moment and tried to dodge it, but it was too late ...
"AARRRRGGG!" he screamed in pain as two of my lances stabbed his back. A hissing sound came from his wounds.
[You have shot a Flame Hound for 43 HP. ] X2
The fox demon slipped from his grip. Without wasting time, I glided and grabbed her with one of my hands. While my other hand directed at the Flame Hound.
'Demonic Spike!'
My black lances flew at him but he jumped backwards, dodging swiftly.
I flapped my wings, gliding backwards to make some distance from him. My hand moved, controlling my black lances to spin and flew towards him.
"Graaaahhhhhh !!!!" The Flame Hound roared in anger as he fired his flames from his mouth, melting all of my black lances before reaching him.
I lowered the fox demon, leaning her behind the stone fence.
"Use your hiding skill," I said.
She nodded weakly. Slowly her body disappeared. I flicked my wings and stopped in the mid-air, my eyes stared intently at the Flame Hound. While he was also looking at me with the same gaze.