Chapter 188. Hitman’s Hunting
At Point B, the mist hovered low in the clearing, circling Lucian’s boots as if it were alive. He sees glints of pale light coming through the dense canopy on the edges of his twin short swords. His gray eyes searched the dark tree line where six mercenaries were concealed.
Despite their heavy, wild bloodlust, they remained hidden and were reluctant to attack first. As he swung his swords in slow arcs, their tips slicing through the grass with a gentle swish, Lucian let out a breath, a slight smirk tugging at his lips.
"Really?" he called in a mockingly disappointed tone. "Are you simply going to lurk up there like frightened rats? Come on down and fight. Or are you guys don’t have something between your legs to face me?"
A heavy thud broke the silence as a mercenary dropped from a tree, landing at the clearing’s edge. His dark cloak billowed, revealing a tall, muscular frame, scars visible under worn leather armor.
Under his hood, his eyes blazed with scorn as he held a battered longsword, its blade chipped but sharp. "This kid has a mouth," he growled with a rough voice. "I’m going to like closing it."
Thin and wiry, another figure stole into the clearing, holding a twisted staff. "It makes sense why the bounty is so high," he said in a high-pitched voice. "This brat’s must’ve pissed off the wrong people."
A third mercenary advanced, a massive brute with a huge greatsword slung over his shoulder. His grin was wild and his shaved head was glistening with sweat. His voice was deep and threatening as he rumbled, "I’ll carve him into pieces."
The six mercenaries spread out, forming a loose semicircle around Lucian, their weapons glinting in the dim light. Crossbows, daggers, and swords were ready, their stances tense but careful.
Lucian tilted his head, tapping one sword against his boot, his expression almost bored. "You know," he said, his tone casual as he pointed a blade at the nearest mercenary, "I considered using my blood technique. But honestly? You lot aren’t worth the effort."