The Black Saint is My StalkerCh148 - A whole flock

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Duan Jiayu’s bindings were undone, much to Franz’s chagrin. “I’d practice more caution,” the corrupted blood hissed to the Saint of Eternity. Az2dLp

While Graham nodded, he still freed the Sanlongyan agent, asking the man about any other details he knew about Project Nightfall.

It wasn’t as though Graham trusted him either, but if it was beneficial for Duan Jiayu to share his findings, then Graham had no doubt that the man would. He knew well of Duan Jiayu’s nature, for they were of similar ilk.

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The Sanlongyan agent was beaten black and blue. Once free of his binds, he stretched his arms and fingers, testing their strength and flexibility, but otherwise made no move to get up from the office floor. No move to make an escape.

After quickly checking the state of his body, the Eastern man caught Graham’s gaze. There was no emotion in his eyes, no resentment of spitefulness for the pain he had suffered. Without eagerness nor complaint, Duan Jiayu shared his findings, summarizing his understanding of Project Nightfall. KjcLQ4

“The first trials were conducted on death-row prisoners,” Duan Jiayu explained, “humans. I’m not entirely familiar with the technology employed but the DASR wanted powerful soldiers that had no will of their own. It appears that they were successful. I ran into a few such specimens while infiltrating this house.”

Franz crossed his eyes, leaning back against the wall, and sneered. The lighting was dim, curtains drawn to block out sunlight. Only the laptop emitted light inside the disheveled office room, creating strange blue shadows on Franz’s visage. “Why go through all the trouble? They already have mindless dogs such as yourself, why even bother with an elaborate scheme as such?”

Duan Jiayu perked up. Without missing a beat, he responded with ease, “Dogs are expensive to train and keep.”

“…” An awkward silence fell upon the trio, but no one acknowledged it.

Duan Jiayu turned his gaze back to Graham and continued, “But the DASR was never interested in simply creating human specimens. Ultimately, the goal was to control supernaturals and weaponize them for the DASR’s purpose. To defend the country against the Collapse, according to official files.”

These soldiers would be even more expendable than dogs.

Franz’s expression darkened. He uncrossed his arms but his quiet rage was apparent with his countenance alone. “Even if we’re to believe your…ramblings. What does the Sanlongyan stand to gain from sticking their nose into this?”

“…” Duan Jiayu did not answer. Slowly he rose to his feet and looked around. Calmly, he said, “Would you like me to answer your question before or after the threat is dealt with?” 0tFXd

The atmosphere shifted. All three people within the room quieted but no matter how much they strained their ears, not a thing could be heard. Not even Franz’s sharper inhuman hearing could pick up exterior sound. But they were all aware that something had changed.

Franz took out a knife and dragged the blade across his palm. The blood drawn suspended in the air and wiggled as though having a life of its own. It shifted and morphed into a spear. The cut across Franz’s palm closed just as quickly as it opened. He withdrew his knife and took his blood spear in hand.

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What he could see was the lawn. But the nameless guards that he had fought and left unconscious on the grass were nowhere to be seen. At first, everything appeared calm and devoid of disturbance. But slowly, Duan Jiayu noticed the congregation of shadows amidst nearby trees. Small, about the size of a house cat. Birds perhaps, maybe crows. But the shape was wrong and when he squinted further he thought one looked distinctly like an owl.

A black owl, out in the middle of the day.

Actually, there wasn’t just one, but a whole flock, at least five and counting. qINCx7

“Black owls,” Duan Jiayu reported bluntly.

“They’re demons,” Graham elaborated, recalling Jayden’s retelling of the events prior to his family’s disappearance. And if Cyrus’s home was anything to go by, that man likely had a connection to these demons too. Graham’s heart ran cold. What he felt was a vengeful itch, an unsung emotion that continuously simmered within.

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Obstacle after obstacle he could climb and best, these beasts that had come would be no different. And yet, what was this impatience that he felt?

Like he could not reach his goal fast enough. sKJ29Q

That he did not have enough time.

Graham was the Saint of Eternity, if there was one resource he had in endless wealth it was time.

“Allow me,” he said, guiding Duan Jiayu aside with a hand on his shoulder. “I am the more suited of us three.”

What he said wasn’t wrong. Duan Jiayu’s injuries from his earlier beating were fresh. And Franz was not nearly as powerful or useful during hours of daylight. Graham did not wait for his companions’ approval. He drew Clarent, and with one decisive swing, the window was shattered. The Saint of Eternity leaped out of the second-story window and landed below atop the lawn with ease. v5EwLz

The wind brewed with a nipping autumn chill. Everything was eerily calm.

The black owls observed him from nearby trees. Their eyes were an unnatural vibrant blue.

Graham, plagued with impatience, did not bother to wait for his opponents to make the first move. Instead, he drew upon his divine powers immediately, eyes glowing gold and a halo of light appeared above.

Time record activated. Z2Uf6H

The Saint of Eternity drew his gun with his free hand, aiming at the closest owl in sight. Shots rang and the demonic bird took to the sky. Others followed, their flapping wings entirely silent.

The winged beasts circled above while Graham continued to aim and shoot. Bullet casings fell to the ground but Graham slew not a single beast.

One of the demons dived down, talons brandished. It made a dive for him. As if the Saint of Eternity would cower at a mere feathered fiend. Face impassive, Graham swung savagely, aiming to cleave the feathery beast in two—

Clarent passed through the creature without resistance, as though cutting through air. A flurry of black feathers came toward him, obstructing Graham’s view. He grimaced, reaching for his divine strength and sending a forceful blast of energy. oDSUZ

The feathers cleared with a powerful gust.

But what before him stood not birds but three figures, each more alluring than the next in appearance. Black hair, ivory skin, and sapphire eyes, androgynous, attire dark. A few other demons remained in their owl forms, finding shoulders and arms as perches. Their visages were perfectly doll-like and Graham wished to demolish them even more.

Incubi and succubi. For whatever reason, the Saint of Eternity felt avid abrasion toward their ilk, recalling a recent distaste that lingered on his tongue.

His eyes, narrowed, were not as serene and calm as they normally were. Graham ignored the spark of annoyance and charged forth, blade brandished, gun in hand. FchtqB

The demons scattered, obsidian feathers danced in the wind, their edges as sharp as iron blades.

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Franz and Duan Jiayu watched the unfolding battle from the shattered window. The Sanlongyan agent was quietly calculating the best time to enter the fray; a moment in which his aid would not only be effective but one in which he would suffer the least possible harm. Cold, unbothered, he watched on while the Saint of Eternity took on a slew of demons all by himself.

Franz too was quietly measuring his advantages. But he, for one, had legitimate concern of fighting for prolonged periods beneath the beaming sun. 5c4U3a

But before either man or vampire made a move, a sweet scent made itself known in the room. Caramel. And an accompanying hint of sea salt.

Franz stiffened, feeling a deep chill trickle down his spine. His undead heart stirred, an instinctual fear rose the hair on his nape. Slowly, he looked away from the window and veered his gaze toward the door that had been left ajar. The entranceway revealed part of the hallway outside.

Duan Jiayu, having noticed the vampire’s sudden change, followed suit and observed the quiet hall outside. There was not a single sound. The only thing heard was an unfolding battle that happened on the lawn below.

“What is it?” The Eastern man asked bluntly. JNiczQ

“Silence,” Franz hissed in turn, uninterested in communicating with the Sanlongyan rat. But it was clear that he felt a disturbance. Something about the house was amiss.

The air itself seemed to get colder.

Slowly, Duan Jiayu took a step forward, eager to investigate. But after the second step, he was rudely pulled back.

The vampire sneered at him. “You’re too loud! I will go first.” RXjLCY

“…” Duan Jiayu hadn’t made a sound. How was he being too loud? But he didn’t argue with the vampire. Standing still obediently while Franz entered his blood phasing mode, turning into a wisp of crimson mist that slipped out the doorway without having to take a single step.

The irony of working together with his tormentor wasn’t lost on Duan Jiayu, but he more than willingly obliged in his current situation.

He stood there in wait. One second passed and then another.

“…?” Just how long was he supposed to stand there and do nothing? l vVgN

After a while of absolute stillness from the house, Duan Jiayu broke his idleness. Cautiously, he approached the doorway.

When he peeked out, he was met with a silent hall. There was not a sound, only the lingering aroma of caramel and sea salt.

From the second-floor railing, Duan Jiayu had a view of the lobby below.

He stopped in his tracks, catching sight of a figure that stood there, completely still. A man? He had a head of raven-black hair neatly cropped above the neckline, skin ivory-pale. A three-piece suit, deep navy was fitted perfectly to his build. Slowly, the man raised his chin, revealing hazel eyes behind a set of glasses. Yh79aI

Dian Jiayu instantly found him to be breathtakingly beautiful. The thought made him reel, for he was uninterested in men.

“Oh, hello there, trespasser.” The hazel-eyed man adjusted his glasses and smiled. “I’m afraid that I will have to remove you from the premises.”

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Author: dundun…dundun? I don’t even know T__T things are happening…wahhh everything is chaos