Chapter 133 - 131 Assassin_1
Yan Xing was startled. My current altitude is at least 800 meters, maybe even 1,000, he thought. And that arrow was clearly shot from within Nuta City. Even an ordinary gun probably couldn’t shoot that high, and even if it could, it wouldn’t have such power!
The two turbocharged jet engines roared, propelling the Battle Griffin rapidly higher as it let out a series of mournful cries.
Hibel, too, was startled by the sudden attack. I shouldn’t have taken Yan Xing out on a Griffon, she blamed herself. Anyone could see this is his first time riding a flying creature. He doesn’t know how to perform evasive maneuvers, making him an easy target. It’s the perfect time for an assassination.
Just then, another arrow shot up from below. It possessed tremendous momentum, climbing hundreds of meters without losing much velocity. The long trail of light it left in the air made it obvious it was imbued with Magic. The arrow chased after the rapidly ascending Yan Xing. Hibel quickly drew her sword and swept it horizontally. A bright blue, crescent-shaped beam of light shot from the blade, slicing the arrow aimed at Yan Xing in two.
She then urged her Royal Griffon to chase after the climbing Yan Xing. I don’t know if there are other assassins besides the archer in Nuta City, she thought. I must stay close to Yan Xing to protect him from any hidden threats.
Hibel vigilantly surveyed the surrounding airspace, then took a whistle from her chest and blew it. The distant Griffon patrol heard the whistle, immediately turned, and headed their way to provide support.
The Royal Griffon used wind Magic to accelerate, bringing Hibel to Yan Xing’s side.
"Are you hurt?" Hibel asked with great concern, adding with self-reproach, "I’m sorry, this was my negligence."
The power of the two turbocharged jet engines decreased. The Battle Griffin finally stopped its mournful cries and gradually stabilized its flight.
Yan Xing looked down at Nuta City and said to the approaching Hibel, "I’m fine, but it seems there really are people in Nuta City who want me dead."