เข้าสู่ระบบI drop into Velthra on instinct, which is fortunate because if I'd hesitated a moment longer, I would have ended up dead and gone courtesy of the mighty hunting Mopole that leaps through the air where I was just standing.The bounty hunters are already here. Fuck!"I thought I saw the Vel Morin," a voice says following the frightful Mopole entrance.I turn to observe the newcomers. Two of them have the emblem of Crestbane’s registered bounty hunters on their arms, and the other two don’t.They are markers. They are here to identify the dead and make note of the Nobles who are still alive so that hunters will also hunt them down and eliminate them.But from the looks of determination and distaste on their faces, and the guns they're brandishing, it's clear they're also here for the kill."You must've imagined it. Why the hell would the Vel Morin be here?" One of the bounty hunters asks his colleague."Not to boast or something. But my father is on good terms with Elyraeth, and she told
~Olyon~Who knew the death of Magnus Wrath would affect Velthra in any way?It’s as if a few of the Velthra creatures have gotten the information that Wrath Senior is gone. So, they decided to try and flex their useless power on Wrath Junior.It's not like Wrath Junior can report them to anyone else, right?They are a bunch of jokers because I’ve been fucking tending to Velthra since I realized what I am, and if they are to fear anyone at all, it is me.However, I do think I shouldn't have dumped Magnus’ corpse here in Velthra. It might have triggered some sort of alarm and need.I was just too elated to have the fool fucking dead.Slicing through a bunch of creatures that charged towards me in groups, I sigh as I feel a slice from one of them.It might be from their nails or something.I haven't seen this many creatures in one place for quite some time, and they're nearly as savage as Tophet creatures, which I'm sure might be seeping into Velthra as we speak.The death of fifty perce
~Bethany~I see that same realization dawn on the others as Olyon tips his head curiously, Mosley scowls, and Jayan frowns.Jay huffs. "How the fuck did she get in here? I know she saved our lives, but still. Maybe Sad’s old spells are weakening from his transition or something? Is that a thing?"I don't have answers, but I notice Hellion checking over his shoulder at the hallway, which is now filled with smoke and the distant echo of shouting.Clearly, Crestbane University is in chaos after the Liminal order abandoned everything and ran off.A chill runs down my spine, and my senses sharpen painfully. I look back at Zuri. “There are more Tophet-bound creatures in Crestbane?"She blinks. "Yeah, there are. How did you-oh, right! You can sense them, like you sensed that ugly-ass creature back in Torah. We need to get away from here as fast as possible. It's mayhem out there, and I want to just go home to my mom and…" Zuri's voice breaks, and she takes a deep, shaky breath. Hellion kiss
All my life, I've known to fight, defend, and kill.But right now, all of those are out of question. Asad needs calm; he needs to be protected at least till he's done with his transition.We need to run.It's cowardly, but Gebrit, the priestess, was right. I have no doubt our little fight with the Liminal order gathered eyewitnesses, and it's only a matter of time before older Nobles start the hunt for me, the Venenum, sent from the deepest part of Tophet, to ruin their lives.The Liminal order will send hired assassins.The Crestbane council will send bounty hunters.Others will try to end me for the joy of it.I'm in grave danger.Normally, such thoughts wouldn’t faze me. Instead, I'll be thrilled by the thought of being pursued. But it's not just me anymore.Facing any fight head-on would risk Asad’s life.He's too vulnerable right now. There's no telling when he'll wake up, and he will wake up, or I swear on all the fucking gods, I will drag his soul back from the Beyond myself. E
~Bethany~I can sense it even from here…the change in his essence.How dare he do this? I might've been fine. He should have left me.Only even within me, I have the visceral feeling inside of me that tells me I wouldn’t have been fine. I would have died. And I think he felt it. He knew.I sit on the bed beside Asad, wiping any remaining moisture from my eyes. Gods, what has today turned into?Most of the Nobles are either dead or looking for an escape route out of this godsforsken place. I can only pray to the universe that Zuri and Hellion are all right.And if the Liminal order dropped everything and ran at the first sign of the Venenum, things are about to get a lot harder.I'll be hunting them. They'll be hunting me.It's going to be a bloody, bloody mess.I stare at my Fae prince, lying unconscious on the bed. His short hair is damp with sweat, clinging to his forehead as he fights the fever. His breathing is labored, and the veins are indeed popping up and vanishing all at on
~Bethany~My heady buzzes continuously, and the presence of Malefic magic hums in my veins.For some reason unknown to me, I feel like I should either be dead or in an unbearable amount of pain.But I'm neither of them.My skin is tingling, not in a pleasant way, but it's not bad either.Weird.Did I somehow manage to heal myself after Serarion hurt me?That’s right, Serarion did hurt me. His body combusted into flames, and the fire burned my body.I never really asked what would happen after killing each of the Liminal order members.It’s sad that I didn’t kill Kaelith Argon myself; maybe if I had done so, I would have experienced something after damaging his anchor of Adreth in his walking stick.That would have at least prepared my mind on what to expect after stabbing Serarion at his own anchor of Adreth embedded in one of the holes in his punctured chest.Now, I need to know, where exactly am I?Or maybe what realm of existence am I in?Oh, fuck. Am I dead?Have I failed my missi
~Mosley~Fuck, Bethany is stark naked, straddling me, her wet body, ass, boobs, everything is rubbing on me right now, and I think I‘m going to explode.“Are you ready?” She repeats.Oh my gods, ready for what exactly?Still, I breathe. out a “Yes,”My heart is hammering hard, but I slip my hand be
~Olyon~I have been in countless dreams, but never have I been so sated.It's almost noon, my room is dim and quiet aside from Bethany's soft breathing.In Velthra, I lay on the bed beside her and savor every second I can soak in her aura like it's the only balm for my shredded soul.Knowing what l
~Mosley~ Her smile is something twisted halfway between wistfulness and dark humor. "You can kill me in this term doesn’t mean you can lay your hands on me, Mosley. In fact, you really can't harm me physically. Glacilytes have life forces that can
~Olyon~“Okay,” Bethany says in a rather defeated voice.“Please, I need explanations.” Salazar stands. He doesn’t look good; he looks like he’s going to shift and let his dragon take over any moment.Mosley is sprawled on the floor, head in his palm, and ice crawling over his arm in slow, steady m







