The Strangers Return [Chapter 52]

I walk over to his dead body and stare at it. After a moment, I shake my head and start to walk away. A woman speaks up.

"That was pretty mean, and I thought Mariana was cold hearted."

I look over my shoulder to see a woman with long black and white robes sitting on Klandiz's house. She has pieces of pitch black metal fixed to the cloth on her shoulder and wrists. On her back, a large white and red scythe with several holes in the blade. Her long pink hair flows in the gentle breeze while she stares at me calmly.

I quickly draw my sword and glare up to her.

"Mariana, huh? So you're with them, the group she was with?"

I hiss as she stands up.

"Listen, you've got me wrong. I'm not here to fight, only to observe."

She speaks calmly and slowly, clearly not intimidated by me at all. We stare at each other for a moment before she sighs and hops off the roof. She glides to the ground smoothly and readies her scythe.

"I can feel your murderous intent. I can feel how much pain you're hiding, and maybe you can't feel it. Quite pitiful."

She mumbles, closing her eyes and placing her right hand on her chest.

"Alright, I will not disrespect your feelings by holding back. I will show you my full power."

I smile and ready my sword. Before I can react, black and white flames rip through the ground and area next to me. Without touching me, I lose a considerable amount of health.

[-122,000 HP]

[+110,500 HP]

"If I were to hit you directly, you might've died. But please, look at the damage from my attack."

I reluctantly look back and stare in awe as I see almost a full mile back of the ground ripped apart and burning.

Damnit, why is everyone in their group so powerful.

I quickly use [Teleport 1] and appear behind her. I swing down and she narrowly dodges my attack. The ground rips apart from the air pressure rolling off from my sword. I quickly swing back towards her while she's slightly off balance.

My eyes widen as someone blocks my blade and stares down at me.

A tall man in silver and red heavy armor. He stands about 7 foot 9 inches. He holds his armored forearm against my sword and sighs.

"Valera, you almost died. If Elith hadn't allowed me to step in, we would be looking for a replacement. But I have to admit, this child is utterly terrifying."

He mumbles while staring into my eyes. I smile and swing towards him with HexCalibur, but he mumbles something and takes my hit to his chest without moving. I don't cut his armor, nor damage him.

"I am the unmovable, and unwavering, Entren Basisk. The day will never come when a force as insignificant as man will knock me down."

He mumbles as he grabs my head and throws me like a ball.

"Shit!"

I yell as I get thrown hundreds of feet into the air. Before I can react, I see a barrage of black and white flames coming towards me.

"[Teleport 2]!"

I quickly teleport down to the ground and take a deep breath.

"These people are all incredible."

I stretch slightly and ready my sword.

"I will kill them! [Field of Anger 5], [Field of Life 5], [Bloody Wraith 5], [Wrath 5]."

[All Stats Increased 5X]

[Regeneration Increased 5X]

[Speed and Strength Increased 20X]

[Strength Increased 10X]

[30 Seconds Until Buffs Wear Off]

I can't use [God of Slaughter], it would immediately kill me. To think they would be able to follow me from so far with no problems, I can't let them live.

I ready myself then teleport to them. I see their eyes widen as I swing my sword down with both hands as hard as I can. Dirt and debris kicks up as a thundering boom echoes for several seconds. I quickly swing my sword to dissipate the dust kicked up.

I see a cut about 10 feet deep reaching about 80 feet out.

[29 Seconds Until Buffs Wear Off]

I look around, but don't see any of them.

"Reckless, but nonetheless, incredible."

I hear a woman say behind me. I turn around to see someone inches from my face; I quickly jump back, accidentally cratering the ground from the force exerted from my jump.

A pale girl with white hair and deep purple eyes wearing a purple and black one piece top that enhances her small breasts with black gloves that seem to be made of large scales layered on top of eachother with straps that spiral up her arm, boots that come to the knees with sharp edges jutting out, and a human sized black sword, streaked with neon purple and silver.

"My name is Elith Lucifer, but you may call me your soulmate."

She says calmly as I grit my teeth and ready my sword once more. Before I can move, I float into the air.

"What the hell?! No, [Telekinesis]?!"

I shout as she nods.

"You almost killed two of my strongest companions, I'm curious about why."

She looks at me, almost inspecting my body.

"You are in remarkable shape. If I was attracted to physical form, I would most certainly be attracted to you."

She says quietly while I point my hand towards her.

"[Titans PyroBlast 5]!"

As a bright red flash rips towards her, the [Telekinesis] doesn't break. As the smoke settles, I see her standing there without a scratch or blemish on her. Her sword is now in front of her.

Did she block my spell?

I stare down at her, confused as she releases me. Before I hit the ground she speaks up.

"I had wished to speak to you, but it seems the prying ears of someone else have put my plans on pause. I know you're out there."

She mumbles as I hear a bush rustle about 40 feet away. The man with the white cloak and mask walks out and laughs nervously.

"Well, guess you caught me."

He chuckles while scratching the back of his neck. Elith speaks up.

"Why should I not kill you right now?"

She asks as he crosses his arms.

"Lady, I really don't want to fight. It would accomplish nothing. I, Zero, am quite unrivaled in fighting ability."

He mumbles as I feel a drop of water hit my hand. I quickly look up and notice a rain cloud has rolled in. I look back to Zero and Elith. Elith readies her sword and sighs.

"Fine, let's do thi-"

A shockwave knocks Elith and I to the ground. As I look at Zero, I see his hand pointed straight up. Bright sunlight suddenly appears, almost as though the clouds had parted. I look up and open my mouth in shock. The clouds that had rolled in have been pushed apart. A massive ring showing how far they were pushed apart.

"Sorry for interrupting, I'm not a fan of rain. Makes my cloak feel weird, please continue."

Zero says as Elith slowly stands up and has a concerned look on her face.