"I am not going to kill you." Prime smiled.
Hearing her words, he heaved a sigh of relief. When the kitsune leader promised something they knew she would never break it so Black did not hesitate to believe her words.
"T-then what do you want?"
"Send a message to your master." Even though she is smiling, her voice is as cold as the winter wind. "He should stop hiding. If he is not a coward then it is better for him to face me. Hiding away for many years, I think it is time for your master to face his greatest enemy."
After saying her piece, Prime arrogantly flicked her sleeves and turned her back at them, however, nobody realized how Black's gaze turned colder. A while ago he was just putting up a weak look as if he was ready to compromise, but the moment his enemy turned his back he reached for the dagger hidden inside his boots.
The head of the leader of Kitsune gang is worth more than a thousand dollars. Every mercenary academies have her name written on their assassination boards. Still, there's the Oni. If he can kill her today then the Oni will owe him a great debt.
Who knows...
He might become the right hand man of his master.
The dagger glint dangerously as he raised his arm and sprint towards her. He charged as fast as he could, leaving no chance for the girl to dodge.
Everyone at the scene was too shocked to move. The other eight members of the Kitsune gang also stay rooted at their spot.
They did nothing but watch.
A 'peng' sound reverberated throughout the chilly night, then the dagger fell to the ground.
The night was back to its ominous quietness. The full moon that was behind a thick clouds is now slowly peeking out-- its light illuminating the girl in kitsune mask.
The long coat of hair shines beautifully under the moonlight and her small face holds a very gentle smile but the menace in her pair of eyes can't be hidden-- it was frightening and cold, like an abyss ready to devour you whole.
"Oh." Prime slowly sheathed back her sword.
It is fortunate that she was faster than Black that she immediately withdraw her sword to counter the dagger. Though what happened isn't life threatening she still doesn't like it if one were to play tricks on her.
Her cold gaze landed at the man and her smile widened. The colder her gaze, the wider her smile.
Black involuntarily shivered from fright. He can also feel the pain in his hand worsening. He got the wound when Prime suddenly attack him with the sword, even if it the blade precisely landed at his small dagger the tip still grazed the back of his hand.
"You promised that you won't kill me!" Seeing that the situation is now dire, Black decided to use her words against her.
However, Prime wasn't affected at all. She slowly touched the hilt of her black sword, caressing it like a national treasure.
"I did." She smiled. "But don't you know that I can inflict wounds in every part of your body but still spare your life. I can hurt you while not killing you. I can cut your hands and you won't die. Say, Black, do you really not want to go back in one piece?"
A terrified look finally appeared on Black's face. This is the first time he met someone who is more wicked that him and she inflicted so much fear that he peed his pants.
He knows that if she wanted to, she would cut him down and still let him live.
"I-I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" He kowtowed. "Forgive me! I was wrong!"
The Kitsune gang watched him in amusement as he continued banging his forehead at the ground until it bleeds.
"Stop." Prime finally said. "Don't look at me like that or else people will think I'm a monster."
Black. "..."
The injured Black wolves members: "..."
"Now, get lost and send my message. I'll count to ten. If all of you are still here then I'll hack whoever is still within my sight."
When the Black Wolves heard her say the first number they all hastily find a way to move as fast as they can. Even their leader who is still shaking from head to toe struggled to run and push anyone who is on his way.