"As for you, you're coming with me," the man said and flicked his finger. Mark and Ms.Christie along with the barrier surrounding them, started to float.
Mark tried his best not to get worked up, as the man standing before him seemed very powerful. if he could just cut the vines with ease, he could kill them without any effort.
Ms. Christie looked around and whispered something in Mark's ear.
The man leaped and started to fly, with Mark and Ms. Christie. he stopped for a second to look back at the Orchid, and with a smirk, he flew away.
After he disappeared from its sight, the Orchid retracted its vines. Suddenly the bloody moon began to glow, which radiated on the orchid bud.
The bud started to grow in size sucking in some black mist from the air. it grew until it was comparable to a two-story building.
the air around started to get uneasy, and the bud started to shine. As it tried its best not to attract unwanted attention, the shining glow made it impossible.
this was a stage of crucial importance. this is the process of an 'S+ Rank' creature evolving and taking humanoid form. if something were to interrupt it in this process, the Orchid might not be able to make it.
Suddenly its petals loosened as the flower started to bloom, and some pink mist gushed out of it.
*boom*
Making Matters worse a wave of energy blasted and crushed the trees around.
little by little the petals opened, revealing a glowing light inside, which also subsided immediately leaving behind a young girl in her birthday outfit. the orchid immediately withered as she opened her eyes.
the girl, who appeared to be around 16, tried to open her eyes. "bwa... hata," she started to make some weird noise.
the little girl couldn't talk at all, she kept blabbering weird nonsense. the girl slowly stepped off the already withered orchid.
She had long Purple hairs that flowed down to her feet, while her petite body was glistening.
she looked around a bit then closed her eyes while muttering something slowly. her body rose from the ground and started to float in the mid-air.
if anyone was below, they could see every inch of her body, she didn't seem to care at all. her expressionless face showed a frown, as she was looking at the way the man disappeared.
she started to move and literally vanished from her spot.
...
"Hey! you, where are you taking us? you better let us go or-" Mark shouted in frustration. I
"Or what? just shut up!" the man looked at him with an irritated expression.
as they were flying at a very high speed, the man looked back and smirked.
"w-what?" Suddenly a Naked girl appeared beside them, taking them by surprise.
"So you managed to build your humanoid form huh?" the man asked the woman flying beside him.
"humanoid form?... wait!" looking at her hair color and the system description from before Mark realized something.
"This is the Orchid right?" asked Miss Christie with a frown.
Mark sat down and looked at the man who wasn't that surprised and ignored her.
'Hey, system? What is this man? and is this the orchid?' Mark decided to ask the system for the best.
<< scanning.... >>
<< Vampire knight,
age - 14078 years
race - Vampire
strength - SS+
Element affinity - Dark >>
'I see... so he is indeed a vampire... wait! age over 14000? , SS+ ?'
looking at the crazy stats, Mark widened his eyes.
He breathed out and moved his hand to touch the barrier and felt the strange energy flowing through the barrier with his bare hands.
'System can you scan this barrier?' He asked as he closed his eyes to feel the energy.
<< ding! >>
<< scanning completed,
Energy Barrier,
Tier 5 spell,
Can be used with any Elemental energy or pure mana. >>
Mark smiled as he read the description. He decided to put this on his yet-to-learn list.
As powerless they were, he decided to stay quiet for a while, and observe him.
Miss Christie's health is getting worse, he didn't know if this is because of the dark element surrounding them, or something else.
…
Somewhere on the 7th floor, among the dried woods, there could be seen a tall tower standing in might.
The tower was made of what looked like some stone.
On top of the tower, there was a woman sitting on the roof, with her eyes stalking in a particular direction.
Her long white hair was waving along with the gusts, her sharp black eyes flashed a sense of mischief.
She had a playful smile plastered over her face, "finally, some humans, we are getting closer to our goal… but I have to check it myself if I can."
As soon as she finished speaking Mark and Christie appeared in her sight.
The Man was flying at a lightning-fast speed while keeping the two on his side. Even the humanoid dark orchid was following them from behind.
"Mark! be careful, I don't know why, but I can't use my powers for now. So you have to look out for us."
Miss Christie said and looked down.
Mark sighed and looked at her, "don't worry I won't let anything happen to you."
He said as he grabbed her shoulder with his arm.
"you should look out for yourself silly…" she slowly mumbled under her breath then turned away.
"Airin! What are you doing here?!" the man shouted in annoyance looking at the girl on the tower.
"hehhehehe…" the girl giggled and jumped from the Tower and flew towards them.
"hey there, Vito, looks like you got some good and fresh humans on your first day…" she said as she hovered around Mark and Christie.
Looking at her, Christie's face paled. While gritting her teeth she sighed, "looks like we don't have a chance to escape…" she said slowly under her breath.
Mark Looked at her with a frown, "Miss Christie, please don't give up, I will protect you no matter what, even if it costs My life."
Miss Christie smiled a bit hearing that and nodded her head.
"huh? Whatcha takin about? Lil' boya?" Airin said in a cheerful voice as she heard his oath.
Mark's eyes followed her figure and fixed on her face.
He was looking at her beautiful face with wide eyes.
'black eyes, white hairs, playful attitude…' as he noted her appearance, he started to recall something…
"Little boy, don't be afraid, I will take good care of you~"
She said and flew away from them.
Mark and Christie looked at each other and nodded. "she seems very strong too. We should wait and watch, there's really nothing we can do…" Christie sighed.
Vito the vampire, looked at the duo and smirked.
"Airin! Take them to the gate, I will be back soon." Vito said as a pair of bat wings extended from his back.
"huh? Where are you going, Vito? We still have to look for more sacrifices, you better hurry…" She said and turned to Mark and Christie.
"oh, little ones you're coming with me~ don't make it harder for me or…" she said in a seductive voice, making Mark gulp with excitement.
Vito once again looked at them, before disappearing into nothingness.
Mark or Christie didn't say anythin. Or just couldn't say anything…
Suddenly they saw the Tower in front of them as their heart started to beat faster.
<< Warning!! >>
[ a/n - hey fellas, sorry for the late update. The pile stock chapters coming next week. I have prepared a bunch of chapters, so enjoy this book and show some support by donating power stones. ]