Dota 70
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=Town of Misaki=
-3rd POV*
"Shiki? Oh right, we are now about to face Roa. Please wait for us there, it won't probably take long" Lawrence said holding a cellphone on his ear. He was in the middle of call with Shiki giving her update to what will happen, Shiki getting angry is not really something he wanted to experience. "…You're not inviting us?" Shiki asked clearly on the edge.
Lawrence stiffened hearing that but still continued, "Apparently based on my knowledge, this man won't pose any challenge to you. I also doubt whether he could deal any damage to Arcueid so I thought that it is useless calling you" his reason was perfect, void of any holes that Shiki could manipulate. Lawrence smiled thinking of that.
"Do you not want me to watch the show?" Shiki's voice was strangely cold. Lawrence twitched his lips wondering if he pissed the woman now, "Of course not, I just thought that since Arcueid loathed this man, she might instantly end the fight leaving no moment for us to enjoy. That will just waste your time right?" he said pumping his fist.
Shiki was quiet for a few seconds making Lawrence nervous, "…Fine. Inform me though if something interesting happen. I don't want to miss anything" Shiki said after some contemplation. She decided that she will just eat ice cream to wash away her frustration. The call ended with Lawrence wiping the sweat from his forehead. Only Shiki could make him nervous like that.
"Lawrence~ are you done?" Arcueid called out to him. It seems like Tohno Shiki also wanted to come with them as the person they will be facing is the same person who almost killed him years ago. Despite Akiha's protest about it, Shiki remained adamant on coming with them leaving Lawrence with no choice but to give his word to Akiha.
Lawrence shook his head and pushed those thoughts aside, he concentrated his awareness to the whole town of Misaki. He can perceive basically everything in here, even Shiki who was eating ice cream while grumbling. Lawrence took some seconds to appreciate that scenery only for Shiki to turn her eyes towards him.
He felt a chill from that so he immediately changed his perspective. He searched for Michael Roa Valdamjong and after a few seconds, he spotted him standing inside a broken school while placing some inscriptions on the surroundings. Lawrence was weirded out by this because this is exactly what Araya did before they fought him.
'Is this a new red flag nowadays?' Lawrence thought before returning his consciousness to his body. He looked at Arcueid who was watching him with curiosity probably wondering what he just did because she has been calling him many times now. "I just checked his location, we can go now" Lawrence patted the head of Arcueid.
"Really?! That's great, I can finally kill that bastard! I will make sure that he will sleep for eternity this time!" Arcueid shadow boxed in the air showing her eagerness to eliminate Roa. He has been her only regret in her whole life. Lawrence could understand her feelings as he know her backstory, he could only hope that this fight will bring her salvation.
Shiki who was waiting for them approached the two, "Umm, are we ready now?" he asked scratching his cheeks. He still avoid making eye contact with Arcueid because she somehow makes him nervous. "Yeah, hold my hand. Lawrence will do his miracle now" Arcueid said handing her hand to Shiki who stiffened seeing it.
"M-Miracle?" he asked before slowly reaching out his hand. Arcueid grabbed it and didn't say anything else, she just clung into Lawrence who sighed in perplex. "Brace for dizziness" He said before teleporting the three of them to the designated place.
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Michael Roa Valdamjong who was creating his base sensed 3 presence appearing on the field. This disrupted his work so he thought of erasing them. It was then that Roa realized what kind of presence has arrived on his workshop. He grinned in anticipation thinking that it was foolish of her to come into his territory.
Roa also received some kind of bonus a few days ago which heightened his confidence into fighting Arcueid. There was some rumor in the Dead Apostle society that Arcueid was weakened by Zelretch so Roa hoped that the rumor was true. It would certainly make it easier for him to take this fight.
Roa showed himself to Arcueid and his other companions with a confident smile on his face. Though that confidence faltered when his gaze landed into one of them. It was face that forced his body to rampage on its own trying to kill that man. "Tohno Shiki… damn curse" Roa muttered clenching his chest trying to regain control of his body.
It was convulsing on its own as the previous owner's intention is surging through his emotions. SHIKI wanted Shiki dead and Roa has no choice but to follow that order. That way, SHIKI's influence of the body will finally be erased. "Roa! I have come to execute you! Politely hand over your head" Arcueid shouted pointing at Roa.
"Wait, Arcueid. Look, he is in pain" Lawrence stopped Arcueid from jumping immediately as he pointed that fact out. "Hm? What are you doing? Are you perhaps scared that I am now here?" Arcueid asked tilting her head, she was confused to his antics but nonetheless still raised her guard, she already know how shrewd Roa was and would not waste a chance for him to take.
"Tohno... Shiki!!" Roa shouted, his eyes turned red as he leaped towards Shiki. His speed was immensely fast and for Shiki's perspective, he became a blur. Roa outreached his hand trying to take care of Shiki quickly but sadly for him, Arcueid's kick received his body. Roa was thrown like a baseball before plunging deep into the school he was working on.
Arcueid on the other hand opened and closed her fist checking something. She was sure that she placed 30% of her power on that hit, in other words Roa should have been turned into mincemeat with that single attack yet strangely, he remained unharmed. Arcueid could only utilize 30% of her true power because she is using 70% of it to hold back the impulse of drinking blood.
However based on the previous fights she had with Roa, the 30% should be enough to take care of him. Now Arcueid is getting curious to what Roa did in the time she hasn't met him. "Kuh-hahaha! How do you like that Princess? How does it feel to sense your weakness at this moment?" Roa chuckled asking Arcueid.
The mention of weakness piqued Arcueid's attention, she checked her body and was shocked to realize one thing. The support of the Counter Force is gone! The additional strength she should have as a True Ancestor is now gone!
There are two categories of True Ancestor, the one who prevented their impulse of sucking blood and the other who succumbed to their desires, they are usually called Demon Lords. The Demon Lords usually create havoc to their surroundings because they are in a state of constant destruction. They will kill everything.
Meanwhile, the True Ancestor who did not follow their impulse and instead kill the Demon Lords gain a significant boost on their strength from the Counter Force because it was in the favor of Alaya and Gaia.
Now Arcueid who lost her boost contemplated to what just happened. She does not understand why Gaia retrieved her support to her who is clearly doing the job of subjugating a menace to the world. "Haha! That ignorance on your face is fabulous! You must be unaware to what the cause of that, look!" Roa disappeared on his spot reappearing beside Arcueid before slapping the hell out of her.
Arcueid could not resist the strong blow forcing her to fly away. Shiki who was watching the scene widened his eyes. His Nanaya blood now deemed Roa as a threat therefore giving him the adrenaline to take care of him. Shiki's footwork became profound as he appeared from place to place showing the abilities of an assassin.
Shiki's eyes became devoid of emotion, he is only there to kill the supernatural creature and cleansed the world. He reached Roa's back before his Mystic Eyes viewed the Lines of Death of the vampire. With a clean single hack, Roa's head separated from his body. The body dropped on the ground without any sign of life on it.
Shiki regained his clarity and was about to sigh in relief when his instinct suddenly rang into him. His foot moved on its own escaping from the place that became mere rubbles from Roa's resurrection. "Power! This feels the best!" Roa exclaimed grinning happily. His presence became even more dangerous than before and Shiki has some doubts whether he could still take Roa from a surprise. The battle continues
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