Evolution of the Ruined Heir - Chapter 269: Sliced

Chapter 269: Sliced

Words could not begin to describe the shock that surged through the synergy stage evolver at that moment.

His target was a mere node formation evolver. Unfortunately, because of his reported high battle capabilities, the Arbiter had wanted to make sure no complications arose during the ambush. He wanted to make sure the Ninth Vein died at all cost.

Of all the people in the squad, Malakai was the most important, the one with the actual ability to erase everything they’d been working hard to achieve.

Which was why two synergy stage evolved were sent after the lieutenants of the squad, a small group of node formation evolved after one of the apprentice blood knights, and then another group, led by a full born synergy stage evolved, after the last apprentice blood knight, Malakai.

It would be considered insane. Way too much. A synergy stage evolved compared to a node formation was akin to an elephant being compared to a single ant.

The first few seconds had shown that. Which was why, as the synergy stage evolved realized what was about to happen, a wave of shock slammed into his body.

The dagger pierced through one of the mines, and an explosion of roaring force erupted. A huge scorching wave slammed onto him, the heat searing at his skin.

However, he was a synergy stage evolved. He didn’t move an inch despite the explosion. Instead, through the thick haze that engulfed the entire area, his crimson predatory eyes shone.

He calmly scanned the haze, ignoring the fact that the explosion had burnt parts of his cloak. But his skin was untouched.

His arms were tight and blackened, with two short bones jutting out from his elbows. Rippling claws had replaced his nails, blackened, just like his body. It was inhumane.

’He’s underground.’ The figure’s thoughts were calm despite the unexpected move. Malakai was undoubtedly smart. He was resourceful and persistent. However, it was his bad luck that he had ended up as his target.

The explosion did nothing but create this thick haze that engulfed the area. Now, it was all over.

The figure’s eyes turned toward the spot he had sensed Malakai and flashed cold.

His rippling arm tore downward, piercing into the earth. He hit something and instantly pulled. As he saw what it was, his eyes constricted.

He had tracked the boy down with his perception. He had gone for where he felt the most concentration of vita. But this wasn’t Malakai. It was a grade two vita core!

’Another trick!’

The figure rose to his feet, eyes about to scan the area when the sound reached him.

He spun, fast. A figure had burst out of the earth just to his right. His eyes shot wide, and he paused.

’How?’

That was the only thought that filled his mind as he saw Malakai.

His earlier punch had shattered Malakai’s arms. He was sure of this. The boy should barely be able to make them twitch, yet his eyes watched as Malakai swung a black staff down on his chest.

A frown appeared on the figure’s face as his gaze finally landed on the empty vial sticking out of Malakai’s mouth.

’Vitaeon.’ The realization slammed into him.

Malakai had drunk a vial of Vitaeon and healed his broken arms in the brief moment after he was punched.

Not only that, he had set up multiple traps in tandem, thrown a dagger into the air, set it to land on a pile of mines he’d placed.

Baited him with a grade two vita core, and was now attacking from the ground.

Regardless, in all of this, what blew his mind most of all was that Malakai had done all of this in the brief moment after being hit, a moment where all he should be able to think about was excruciating pain.

The figure shuddered.

’Isn’t he 14?’

Was it possible for such a terrifying child to exist?

He cleared his mind and brought his gaze toward the black staff hurtling toward him.

’A vita ranked weapon.’ He realized. He had heard about Malakai winning the hunt, and he knew the prizes. free\webnovel.c o(m)

’It’s grade two.’ Malakai hadn’t activated it yet, but he knew what grade they gave to the winner of the hunt.

’It can’t hurt me.’ A grade two weapon was made for grade two opponents. He was a synergy stage evolved, even when activated, it couldn’t cut through.

Malakai’s surprise attack had made him appear too close. However, everything was currently happening in slow motion to him. He could react to every one of Malakai’s movements.

’I’ll block and snap his neck.’ He decided.

The figure raised his hand in a blur, about to slap the attack away, but Malakai activated the weapon at that moment.

The edge lit up with a green glow, and a curved blade of compressed vita surged out from it.

Even before it made contact, the figure’s eyes had already exploded wide. He felt the power emanating from that blade.

’A grade three!’

The blade made contact with his arm.

It sizzled for a brief second… then like a hot knife through butter, it tore through his arm, slicing it clean off. But it didn’t stop. It continued screaming forward, reaching his chest.

It had already begun piercing when reality slammed into the figure’s mind.

’Shit!’ He twisted sharply, letting the blade whoosh past, leaving a bloodletting gash across his chest.

The figure ignored the pain roaring through his body from his severed hand. His eyes were bloodshot as he stomped forward, other hand blasting toward Malakai’s chest.

But Malakai seemed to have predicted the blow. His free arm was raised in a guard, but it did nothing to dim the force and pain as the blow landed.

Once again, Malakai felt his arm shatter under the force, and he was sent blasting backward with unreal speed, crashing through broken trees and uneven terrain.

“Fuck!”

The figure cursed as his severed hand hit the floor. Its fingers twitched unnaturally for a moment, before the movements stilled. His gaze darkened.

’It’s gone.’ He realized. There was no reattaching it, not here.

There was a brief moment to take advantage of, when the cells were active and primed, but by the time he got to a lab, the limb would be as useless as an object. fre.ew(e)bnov el.com

“Stupid boy!” he thundered.

This was supposed to be an easy job. What would the Arbiter think when he reported that a 14-year-old node formation evolved had severed his arm?

The figure’s eyes flashed with nothing but anger, his killing intent flooding the space.

He could sense the node formation evolvers from his group approaching this location, and he grated at the thought of them seeing his severed arm.

He gritted his teeth, finally turning toward where he’d sent Malakai flying. He began approaching the spot, eyes glacial.

“I will make sure your death is the worst thing you feel in your pathetic lifetime.”

His eyes shone through the haze, his senses on high alert. He wasn’t about to make the same mistake of underestimating Malakai again.

He saw his target.

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