"What did you just call me?" The commander questioned with a strained voice. Bloody eyes glare dangerously at Chu Nuan's direction whilst the grip on his weapon tightens. "I dare you to say it again."
Although anger clouds a portion of his reasoning, the commander made no move to attack. It's because more than anyone present, he understood that taking action now is akin to running into a forest at night. Blinded and unable to determine where predators lurk, an unfavorable decision to their current position. Especially when the opponent standing before him is Chu Nuan. This crazy, mad, clothes-stripping, perverted, animal wearing a human skin demon that likes to kick people off high places woman!
Just thinking about all the humiliation he and the demon king had undergone before he (not so) peacefully passed away through her hands. That liberating smile and the words he uttered before passing, "finally my butt will ache no longer..." Those pieces of memories still flood his mind with tears to this day. That's why! Unless he knows what this demoness is planning, he absolutely won't move!
"Phff, I thought the commander only lost an eye. Who would have known that he lost his hearing as well." Chuckling with her chin held high, Chu Nuan flicked away long strands of hair to the back. "But since I'm such a patient person, this Lord here doesn't mind repeating my words to you." A slender hand hovers over crimson lips with a snicker while golden eyes narrow with mischievousness. "Listen carefully okay~?"
Her sickly sweet voice floated over and entered the ears of every demon in the army.
"I said~ That. You. Are. Trash. Hahaha!" Laughing loudly as if what was said is a hilarious joke, her proclamation rang across the sky and into the clouds like smoke. Affected by her unrestrained attitude the subordinates standing not far behind sneered under the influence of their master.
Her Honor is positively electrifying today as well, pride glowed off their faces as they straightened themselves up even more.
Seeing the demonic faces on the other side turn from green to red, then flush purple, but still anchored on the same spot due to unease. The thought to find amusement rose even higher in her heart. Delicate fingertips rest against each other almost like a prayer as Chu Nuan arced forward with fake concern. "Why the long face commander? Are you still being petty about your missing eye?"
Having the scab to his old wound peeled against his will, the commander flinched with a start. Although his heart bleeds from the reopened wound, he took a deep breath and told himself, "patience, patience, recklessness is the devil, restraint is the key. Thinking about it, what normal person will bring only fifty fighters to a battle against a few hundred demons. Something is wrong." That's why he can't let anger take control.
"You really can't blame me or what happened thousands of years ago. If you didn't show up in front of me with your bottom raised sky high, my foot wouldn't be itchy enough to move."
Clenched fingers around his sword tighten with a low crackling sound from strained bones. The commander glared threatenly at the talking Chu Nuan. If glares can become daggers at this very moment, her whole body would be riddled with holes.
Knowing that her taunts are affecting her opponent, Chu Nuan continued with even more fervor. Eyes glinting with a bright light, her voice resonates aloud over the scream of humans and colliding of objects. "It's true, I swear, my foot just twitched a bit and the next thing I knew, you were tumbling down."
The army on the other side tremble with anger at every word she spoke. Explosive emotions brew within the undercurrents of this bizarre situation. But at the same time, seeing their commander refusing to take any form of actions caused the army to shift with anxiety. If the commander is afraid, then can they even win?
The mixture of pride, fear and fury formed a fragile film wavering between the two sides, as long as no one tries to, it will remain intact. Otherwise, one wrong response and all will break loose. But then again, who is Chu Nuan? She's someone who'll kick the Jade Emperor off his throne just because he displeases her. You think she will care about some thin boundary?
Pulling out her chains and throwing them into the air, she continued making a mockery of the demonic army. "Have I told you how beautiful the curve and roll of your fall was? No? If I were to give out points for the performance, ten points is too little out of ten. So I give-" The chains in the air warped and formed a number one hundred in the sky. Shining indigo aura flashes like a neon sign at night while her subordinates in the back cheered and clapped with practiced reflexes. Very eye-catching.
Solely due to this, similar to the last straw that broke a camel's back, the demonic army drew their weapons with a sharp clang. The caution from before fed forcibly to the dogs, the commander in front roared with fierce bloodlust. "Chu Nuan you b*tch! I won't let you off!" Thoughts of trying to proceed with caution while prying for information flew straight out the window at this time.
Dangerous steel glints with a blinding glare as the commander jumps towards Chu Nuan who made no effort to dodge. As if her body is scared stiff from his abrupt jump, silky strands of hair cover the expression on her face as it lowers. Swinging his arm with a strike aimed at her neck, hoarse voice thunders with disdain, "What's wrong? Weren't you acting so high and mighty before? Why the sudden change? But then again with only an army of fifty, how can you possibly win against us! Hahaha!"
That's right, he is such a fool. If she really is planning to stall for reinforcements, they would have already arrived. What is the point of angering him? It must be a bluff only, at least, that's how he convinces himself. Ignoring the restless feeling nipping at his mind, he charged forward with intensity.
Edged on by the bravery of their leading commander, the demon army surged forth with vigor as they raised their weapons and rushed forward. Even the demons on the streets howl with excitement before starting another wave of attack on the fleeing humans. Only Duanxian Yu stood at the back, taking everything into his sights with a cold smile to his lips. These imbeciles.
As the sword reached closer and closer to her neck, a billowing surge of wind first reached her unmoving figure before cutting a few strands of flowing hair. Feeling the thrill of vengeance, the commander smirks with arrogance as he expects the sensation of cutting flesh and warmth of spilled blood coming from the person he hates the most.
But contrary to expectations, his eye collided with Chu Nuan's seconds before his blade reached. Taking in the full view of her cheeky grin, his movements stiffen up as the foreboding from before turns into loud warning bells. It was already too late to pull back the instant he sensed the setting amiss. Just as the attack reached, two figures appeared without notice. Brandishing their weapons with ease, two forces of different caliber intercepted the sword strike and pushed him back along with the might of their own assault.
Unable to withstand this intervention, the commander flew heavily back towards the other building, knocking other members of his army over. Dust settled to reveal the sorry shape of the commander crushed under the bodies of numerous soldiers. Shocked by the sudden turn of events, the demon army paused in their actions with wide eyes. A peculiar silence descends upon the area only to be broken by a charming voice unsuited for the situation.
"Hahaha!! So funny. Did you two see his face? Haha! So stupid." Chu Nuan bent over with laughter, tears forming on the corner of her eyes. A refreshed look displayed itself clearly on her pale face. As expected, it's better to dig holes for someone when her mood is bad. The moment her target jumps into the pit willingly without thought only to find out the trap a second later. Ah~ it's love!
"You!" Crawling out from under the bodies stacked over him, the commander snarled with madness. "How can a deity like you use such low tricks to harm your opponent?! Have you no honor!?"
"Honor?" Widening into a large grin, scorn burst forth like fireworks on a night sky the moment Chu Nuan heard this ridiculous sentence. Waving in an exaggerated motion, her voice rang out, "Blackie! Nan Hai! Quick, quick, did you hear what he just said? A demon talking about honor and status. Isn't it funny?"
"Indeed. To think that I am so unfortunate to witness such idiocy." Nan Hai wearing a spotless sapphire suit unfurled his fan with a flick of his wrist. Revealing only a mocking pair of eyes above the folds of the fan, he moved a few steps backwards as if afraid of catching something.
Glancing at Nan Hai with annoyance, Blackie's sharp canines glint against the sun. "Heh, as if it's possible for anyone to be more idiotic than you."
"You-!"
"Now, now, let's focus." Stepping between the two troublemakers, Chu Nuan brought their attention back on the crowd of demons staring at them with blank looks. "We haven't seen the commander in a long time. We need to give him a welcome fitting enough for our titles as Envoys of Hell."
At the same time, three dazzling gazes beamed at the dazed commander a few meters away. Their smile so welcoming, sight so heated, teeth so glaring, even the sound of knuckles cracking seemed like a distant dream. Other than the chills wrapping around his body, nothing feels real to him right now.