__________ POV Ashton__________
Relaxing in my bed is usually my favourite activity, well except for killing annoying things and people. Oh, and researching interesting things.
But my relaxation was rudely interrupted by a rude visitor. I mean, I am technically the guest in this house, and it is one filled with assassins.
If Zigg was among them he'd certainly try to assassinate me, just to see if I've been keeping up with my training.
And, I obviously haven't been slacking off all that much since I can notice this person skulking around my room. It's not exactly an unfamiliar presence either.
The Hospital Security Guard, Illumi, seems to want to settle his grudge with me one way or another. Silva didn't tell them of my relationship with their family.
He just said that they hired me to help with the snake situation. Although, the more perceptive of the family might've noticed a few things.
Like me and Maha speaking casually and the two of us going out in the middle of the night for a walk. I guess this guy wasn't really paying attention to the situation all that much.
The nest of the Hellbell only had one three eggs inside of it anyway, which leads me to believe that they aren't fast in their reproduction.
After all, it's been a few decades of them living here, and there were only 3 of them, excluding the mother of course.
I learned a lot of things about this calamity whilst fighting alongside the Zoldycks.
One, it's fast, to the point where its speed is similar to that of Netero's attacks. That's no small feat.
Although I can surpass that speed in a straight line, I have little control over it, the snake seemed to be able to perfectly manoeuvre itself around.
Second, its mind-altering special ability is quite similar to the way those eyes in the Abyss affected my psyche. Although to a much lesser degree.
Still, the reason I could resist them so easily is due to those eyes.
If I didn't already experience something worse, the snake's bell would've likely affected me a bit more. At least clouding my thoughts and dampening my reflexes.
Their poison is also quite strong. A lot stronger than any other being in Lake Mobius, making them a powerful predator even without their Bells.
But, if I were to classify their threat level, it would be far below that of the king. It's quite easy to choose really.
I took a straight hit from both, the king broke several of my bones and the snake barely left me with a few bruises.
Even if I now have more nen to protect myself with, I didn't even use Ken at full capacity. The snake was simply weaker. In both speed and strength.
The King's ability seemed to revolve around devouring the strength of others, if he found and ate the calamities he would become a god.
That's something I find both creepy and exciting. But still, the king died, so he doesn't matter anymore.
Oh yeah! Illumi. I almost forgot about him. To think he had the guts to actually enter my room too...
He is currently standing over me as I expertly pretend to be asleep, I just want to see what he's up to really.
I'm not going to kill him anyway, that would be like spitting into Silva's face and rubbing it in his eyes.
He took out that odd nail that he tried to use on me back at the hospital. I think his intended target is my forehead.
I remember seeing some of the staff in the hospital with the same nail in their heads. They were robotic in their mannerisms.
If I'm not mistaken, his ability has something to do with manipulation, so inserting an object into me isn't just to kill me.
I grabbed his arm, just a few millimetres before it the tip of the needle touched my forehead.
"That's quite rude of you. I'm supposed to be a guest here." I don't know what he was startled by the most, the calm in my voice or the fact that I caught him, again.
This is the second time he's tried to put a nail in me after all. I guess he fell for me acting asleep.
I don't blame him. I can stop my heart instantly with no repercussion, faking a sleep state isn't even challenging.
He didn't respond verbally, his other hand was already trying to pierce my chest. I guess he doesn't want me to live if he can't control me.
He used so much force that his fingers broke on my chest, as I flared up my Ken at full capacity out of frustration.
As I said, I think I could block a hit from the king in this state, one of Silva's kids won't even be able to pierce my skin.
Illumi quickly jumped backwards. Probably thinking I'd attack him after his stunt.
Although I don't feel up to it today. Maybe if I was less melancholic after finding out about Zigg's fate I'd be more inclined to kill him. After all, I don't care that much about Silva's face. Well, at least not enough to let one of his snotty brats harm my life.
Although, to say that I am in any danger would be a bit of an exaggeration...
Illumi looked quite horrified by the fact that he just injured his claws on my chest.
I guess he's been thought the assassin way of running away from confrontation against stronger opponents.
Illumi turned around and bolted out of the room. A true survival technique that has helped the Zoldyck family countless times. Zigg would be proud.
His running away technique was much more advanced than this. He could escape from a prank gone wrong in seconds.
Oh well, Illumi is likely expecting me to follow him and at least attempt to kill him. But I feel like sleeping for now, so I'll let his fear fester a bit before meeting him at breakfast tomorrow.
___________________________________________________
Hope you weren't expecting some BL love here.
You heretics got too excited. And no, he didn't care much for Illumi's attack.
And yes, Illumi will forever be branded as the 'Hospital Security Guard' in Ashton's mind.
If u want to support me search VeganMaster on Pat_reon
Discord too: