The Arcadia System - Chapter 243

“…You are the only surviving witness. We need your report.”

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Standing firm, Reve stared hard at the man in the sky.

His thoughts wandered, ‘Based on his flight ability, he should be a Grand Level being. He possesses spirit energy so he is a mage, but the glaive on his back indicates he leans toward magic combat.’

‘I don’t want to fight. This location is doomed. Let’s see.’

Immediately the thought appeared in his mind, a spark ignited in his body and he activated [Morai], [Enchant Body: Demon].

His body flashed out of his existence, leaving a blue streak with a tail that was disappearing as fast as lightning.

Reve dashed past the buildings, heading for the exit of the academy.

Once he appeared in the city district, he could mix in a congregated crowd and hide.

All of a sudden, the red knight appeared in front of him. Reve paused his violent speed. His feets dragged on the ground until he stopped inches away from the red knight.

“I had thought you would be a nobody, but the speed you possess is something that is not easily seen. Who are you?”

Reve was still in his underworld get-up so his expression was veiled from the man. That was good since his face constantly shifted, betraying his rapid thoughts.

He responded quickly, “I’m Kimon.”

“I have heard of that name before. You are the leader of the Tribe of Somnia?” asked the red knight.

“Yes. So, kindly move away, sir. The Underworld and the Defense Force have lived together for many years. Our peace is built on the rules we agreed to. Capturing me unjustly will go against those rules,” warned Reve.

The red knight entertained the conversation, “You have a glib tongue, I will give you that. You are right. I need to have a reason for requesting your presence in the palace, right?”

“Yes,” cautiously answered Reve.

“It’s simple, really. You interfered in the search ordained to us by the king himself. On the site where The Prophet rampaged, you were the only one left standing. Moreover, your appearance is unwarranted. No matter how I look at it, you know something. So, shouldn’t I capture you for withholding information important to the royal case?”

Reve distanced himself away from the red knight’s spreading aura.

They were like snakes trying to wrap around him and suffocate him. Just feeling the aura provoked a suffocation sensation.

The red knight grabbed his glaive while speaking, “Will you go willingly or not?”

Reve sighed, “What difference does it make?”

He had expected this is where the conversation would go.

“One entails you leaving in one piece. The other…well, it won’t be a fine sight.”

“I thought as–”

Taking advantage of the moment, Reve dashed at the red knight and sent him away with a quick side kick.

Following that, he dashed away with the fastest speed he could possibly mutter.

In less than ten seconds, his senses went haywire as he sensed something incoming.

He had no time to react, not even enough to attempt a block.

A leg reflected in his eye for a brief millisecond before smashing into his face.

It was Reve’s turn to smash into multiple buildings, leaving a human-sized hole in each one of them.

Reve spat out blood after stopping.

‘What kind of goldy strength is that? Just one kick is enough to shatter my insides!’

He hid in the field of dust around him and attempted to sneak away, but a loud voice thundered in his ears.

“Little rat, where are you going?!”

With a wave of his hand, the red knight blew away the field of dust and revealed the position of Reve!

Meanwhile, Reve entered a defensive stance.

He analyzed, ‘I can’t afford a full-on battle. Escaping is my priority. I need to throw him off-guard, but his speed is faster than mine.’

He had found that out the hard way. Twice in a row, he tried fleeing after causing enough distraction. Yet, the Red Knight always came back to him in less than ten seconds.

What kind of speed and toughness was required for that?!

Reve smiled, ‘I guess fleeing is not an option. How about I try a mix of both? Half attack, half escape. I just need to make sure he won’t be able to pursue me when I’m done with him!’

He realized that it was an insurmountable task, but there was no other option.

Right here, right now, he had to face off against a grand mage!

He finalized his analysis with a self-warning.

‘Just his physical feats were able to outmatch. His full strength goes beyond that. He is a mage. I need to remember that!’

The red knight lunged at Reve speedily.

This time, Reve was more prepared. He sidestepped just before the knight’s body could touch him.

Reve went for a low kick, a successful one at that. Afterward, he launched a dropkick on the body of the knight.

Each of his attacks was at full power.

However, when he saw the aftermath of his series of attacks, he frowned.

The red knight slashed at Reve with his glaive!

*Swish!*

A thin slit appeared on Reve’s mask but that was all. He had managed to evade it at the last second.

Reve reacted with another sidekick. The arms of the knight grabbed Reve’s leg and flung him away.

While in the air, Reve balanced himself, realizing full control of his aerial movements. He pointed his hands forwards and waited for something to happen.

The red knight stayed alert. ‘What is he doing?’

Instantly, an object crashed into his back. The Red Knight reacted just in time with a parry.

“Hmm..?!”

In the same instant, Reve went in for a punch!

Time seemed to slow down as Reve moved closer to the Red Knight.

He thought he would land a hit. He had to land a hit!

The eyes of the knight found their way to him while his body faced Reve’s force barrier.

He freed one of his hands and blocked Reve’s punch before following the attack with a straight thrust into Reve’s guts.

The glaive went through without any resistance!

Looking at the mask-covered face of Reve, the knight arrogantly said, “Weak. How dare you touch me? Now, I’m curious what face lies behind the mask?”

His hand stretched towards the mask. He was going to remove it!