A Curve Ball

"Tsk!"

The man behind Nolan was forced to jump back as the black spikes appeared.

"Ngrgh—!"

However, the man did not give up the idea of pulling out one of Nolan's internal organs and grudgingly pulled, spilling the latter's blood and flesh.

The light from the moon above fell on the man as he jumped down the tree Nolan had been hiding, revealing his appearance.

He was tall and lanky wearing a short-sleeved black hooded coat. Runes glowed all over his exposed arms giving off a very sinister aura.

Gritting his teeth to endure the pain, Nolan willed the black spikes to shatter. The black particles instantly circled him turning into a formless shield.