Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 209

Chapter 209 Chapter 46.3 - Hunting the Hunter

In front of a foe that is lethal to one, what could be the biggest mistake that one can make?

Though many things could be counted, there is one specific thing that is the most important.

'Keeping your calm.'

A calm mind and coldness bring the best results when a plan is made. Those who operate with their emotions are unstable beings and can never climb the ranks of power.

There was a reason why this count needed to seal himself under the ground. It was because he couldn't control his urges and attacked his servants, revealing to the world that he was an enemy.

If he was able to control himself and utilize the power his position held, he would be one of the most dangerous beings in this world.

But he couldn't.

Therefore, I knew for a fact that this vampire before me wasn't someone who was coolheaded, and I was going to use this to my advantage.

"Enough of these games," the vampire roared, the sound reverberating through the chamber. Its demonic presence was overwhelming, but I focused on the task at hand, maintaining the cold composure that had served me well thus far.

WROOM!

The chamber was charged with an ominous energy as the vampire prepared to unleash a devastating attack.

'It is the AOE attack.'

I could sense the gathering power of its blood magic, an area of effect assault that could easily obliterate anything in its vicinity.

However, I had already calculated the trajectory and timing of the impending attack.

Dash. I activated my skill, feeling the surge of energy propelling through my body.

SWOOSH! As the first surge of dark energy emanated from the vampire, I propelled myself with a swift and calculated movement, evading the oncoming onslaught.

The air crackled with the unleashed power, but I had positioned myself strategically, remaining just outside the range of the impending blood magic.

The vampire's attack surged through the chamber, leaving destruction in its wake. Shadows writhed, and the very air seemed tainted by the malevolent force.

But I, having anticipated the move, emerged unscathed from the area of effect. Of course, now that its attack was missed, it wasn't going to stop.

SWOOSH! CRASH! SWOOSH! CRASH!

This time, following the initial attack, countless different blood spears attacked all around the place, in the direction of where I was staying.

'I guess he can finally sense me fully, now.'

If, at first, he was trying to play with me, now he was more serious, and I knew my stealth wouldn't be enough at this point.

I immediately turned Celestalith to its chakram form and started evading the attacks as best as I could and deflected the remaining ones.

The vampire, fueled by frustration and a newfound determination, unleashed a relentless assault. I could feel the malicious intent behind each spear, a manifestation of the vampire's anger and desire for retribution.

SWOOSH! CRASH! SWOOSH! CRASH!

The air resonated with the clash of Celestalith deflecting the blood spears. Each movement was a calculated dance, a weaving of skill and instinct to avoid the lethal projectiles.

The chakram form of Celestalith proved invaluable, its razor-sharp edges deflecting the incoming attacks with precision.

The vampire, undeterred by the initial evasion, continued its onslaught without giving me a moment's respite. Shadows enveloped the chamber as the demonic being moved with unnatural speed, closing the distance between us instantly.

"Heh, you're not as elusive as you think," the vampire hissed, its voice a guttural growl that echoed through the chaos. The crimson glow of its eyes intensified, revealing an unyielding determination to crush its elusive prey.

SWOOSH!

He immediately dashed to me with an insane amount of speed.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

I threw my chakrams to his face, but he deflected all of them with a smooth precision.

"Pointless." He shouted, a smirk playing on his lips.

CLANK!

The sound of our clash echoed in the dim chamber as the vampire's claws met Celestalith's deflection. The force behind the strike sent a jolt through my arms, and I could feel the strain as I fought to hold my ground against the relentless assault.

The reason even this clash was possible was thanks to Sylvie's buff. Of course, I already had a plan in my mind, but after getting buff to my stats, I tempered it a little and went with a less risky approach.

"You're more resilient than I expected," the vampire growled, its eyes narrowing with a mix of frustration and amusement. The crimson glow intensified as it pushed harder, aiming to break through my defenses.

I gritted my teeth, my focus unwavering as I continued to block the vampire's attacks. Each clash sent sparks flying, a chaotic dance of supernatural power and sheer determination.

'Just a little more.'

But I could sense the cracks forming in my defense, the strain of holding back the powerful strikes taking a toll.

'Now.'

As his claws aimed right at my face, I activated my Dash.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

I managed to create some distance by swiftly evading, summoning Celestalith back to my hands. The chakrams, now infused with a faint gray glow, awaited my command.

The vampire, unbothered, closed the distance once again with a burst of inhuman speed.

I hurled the chakrams with precision, aiming for vulnerable points, but the vampire deflected them effortlessly.

"Pathetic…To think I had been struggling against a low-born like you."

His cold crimson eyes looked at me with a clear annoyance as the pressure enveloped me. It was his bloodlust, and now that was directed to me.

Celestalith glowed with a faint gray light, signaling the enhanced power it now held. But this time, the vampire had a different plan.

Instead of relying solely on its physical prowess, the vampire began chanting an incantation. Dark energy gathered around its outstretched hand, forming ethereal chains that seemed to materialize from the very shadows themselves.

'He is using it.'

I recognized what he was doing.

[Bind of Lord.] The vampire mumbled as the chains shot forward, wrapping around me with an abnormal l force.

My movements were restricted, and I found myself ensnared in the magical binds. The vampire's eyes gleamed with triumph as it closed in, confident in its ability to control the course of our confrontation.