Chapter 34: Bonbon’s True Identity
Suddenly, the spinning blades shifted course.
Under Kardel’s precise control, they reoriented mid-air and launched straight toward Rhiki—merciless and without hesitation. Of course, Kardel didn’t care if Auren and Jairah were caught in the crossfire.
"Move!" Auren barked.
With a burst of instinct, Auren yanked Jairah out of the way, just barely evading two of the deadly blades. He spun midair, parrying the remaining two with swift, expert strokes of his Divine Rapier. Sparks exploded as blade met blade, the runes glowing brighter with each clash. Fortunately it did not come back to him.
Rhiki, on the other hand, dodged effortlessly—his movements like a breeze weaving through chaos. With his signature smirk widening, he drew a second dagger from his back. A burst of deep blue aura erupted around him—ominous and commanding.
His presence felt like a blade pressed to the throat while his figure effortlessly deflected each flying blades with expert precision.
"I’ve got a suggestion," Rhiki said, his voice silky with malice. "How about I slice off your nose so you won’t have to whine about my scent?"
Auren and Jairah froze. Their instincts screamed at them to flee. Every fiber in their bodies tensed under the oppressive weight of Rhiki’s aura. Fortunately, his focus wasn’t on them... not yet.
Kardel, perched atop his magical deer, sneered in response. "Why don’t you try? Let’s see if you can lay a finger on me before I rip you into pieces."
His floating blades came back and spun even faster, whirring in a tight orbit around him—defensive and offensive at once. A faint green aura now cloaked his body, its hum syncing with the runes etched across his gear.
"You think those pathetic knives and your overgrown mouse will protect you?" Rhiki snapped.