Chapter 27: Countdown to Chaos – Preparing for the High-Ranking Demon
Stepping out of the Grimstone Morgue, I inhaled deeply, letting the crisp morning air wash over me. The scent of death and blood still clung to my clothes, but I ignored it. My mind was already moving forward.
I tilted my head back, eyes fixed on the clear blue sky. The calm before the storm.
"System, how much time until the High-Ranking Demon appears?"
A familiar blue screen blinked into existence before me.
[Time Remaining: 13 Hours]
A smirk tugged at my lips. "Thirteen hours, huh? Enough time to prepare... or to kill some time."
I rolled my shoulders, stretching out the stiffness from the recent fight. A High-Ranking Demon wasn't something to take lightly. Unlike the creatures I had faced so far, this was going to be a real challenge.
I lowered my gaze and asked the next question. "Where's the venue?"
[Location: Black Hollow Industrial District]
Coordinates set.
Estimated danger level: S-Class.