Chapter 83

Luca caught Arlen mid-air, landing lightly on the roof while Arlen demanded to be released. "This is why I told you to stay home," Luca grumbled.

"I would have a better shot at it if you stopped hounding me around. I do not need your help!" Arlen barked in his partner's face. Earlier, he felt a burning sensation spreading in his chest. It caused him to lose sight of his surroundings - which nearly cost him.

Zavian soldiers were yet to arrive, and the people were in a panic. No one was safe in their homes. The undead monsters had no qualms about breaking down buildings to find prey.

Luca had a plan. Taking down the biggest threats would ease the pressure, but Arlen chose to digress.

"No. That will be messy, and you can’t save everyone. Let’s lure the ghouls out of town. Then we can finish them off," Arlen proposed, believing this idea was the better option.

Luca: "How do you suggest we do that?"

Arlen: "Blood spells. I will be the distraction while you-"

Luca: "No."

Arlen: "Thi