Eliza’s voice was low and calm, with a hint of barely perceptible vigilance in her eyes.
“Tracking!?”
Luna tensed instantly at the words.
Her heart was filled with doubt and unease, unsure of who might be secretly following her.
Could it be some ill-intentioned stalker?
Or some other dangerous criminal?
Countless possibilities flashed through Luna’s mind.
However, on second thought, maybe it was just her sister quietly following behind, looking for a chance to scare her.
That wasn’t impossible either.
So, she asked Eliza hopefully, “Is it my sister?”
But Eliza’s answer was like a bucket of cold water poured over Luna’s head, instantly sinking her mood to rock bottom.
“No, it’s Demons. And there are three of them.”
Eliza’s tone was filled with undeniable certainty.
“Demons!? How could…”
Luna was so shocked by the words that she couldn’t speak.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t understand why there would be Demons within the Imperial Magic Academy.
What could their purpose be!?
“And…”
Eliza added, “Those three Demons are very likely the same ones we encountered last time.”
Fear and anxiety quickly spread through Luna’s heart.
She asked in a trembling voice,
“Then… what should we do now?”
But Eliza remained unusually calm, a fierce light flickering in her eyes.
“Since they’re tracking us, we can’t let them leave so easily.”
Her words were resolute.
“Don’t look back at them. Try to lure them into an alley, then… take care of them.”
Eliza spoke this terrifying plan in a gentle tone.
Her plan sent a cold sweat running down Luna’s back.
“Kill them!? You’re not serious, are you!?”
Luna stared in disbelief, her voice rising a few notches.
“I never said you had to do it. And can’t you keep your voice down, so they don’t hear?”
Eliza looked at her helplessly. How could she let this A-Rank brat take out these people herself?
It’s not like she’s trying to destroy her account. What’s there to worry about?
“Give me control of the body. I’ll handle it.”
Eliza definitely didn’t want Luna to do it, so she had her hand over control to herself.
“Alright…”
[Confirm account switch]?
[Yes]!
***
Not far behind Luna…
“Hey, hey, why did that human suddenly stop?”
A member of the Blood Clan showed a puzzled expression upon seeing Luna stop.
“Did she realize we were following her!?”
Another Blood Clan member spoke, already preparing his weapon, ready to charge at any moment.
Just as the two Blood Clan members tensed, a calm voice suddenly rang out.
“…Impossible. We’ve followed her all this way without being noticed. If we had been discovered, she would have run long ago.”
Another Blood Clan, who seemed to be the leader, suddenly spoke.
He didn’t believe it would be so easy to get caught.
At this moment, they had taken on human appearances, blending into the area by chance.
Their mission was simple yet dangerous: confirm Selina’s location and report back to their superior, Hamos.
They were well aware of the dangers behind this mission. But since they had come this far, there was no turning back.
As they fretted over how to locate Selina, Luna unexpectedly appeared before them.
Thanks to the detailed intel provided by Xia Xia, they immediately recognized Luna.
With a probing intent, the three Blood Clan members decided to secretly follow Luna, hoping she might lead them to the girl.
However, as time passed, Luna showed no sign of meeting anyone, making one of the Blood Clan increasingly uneasy.
“Commander, is it really okay for us to keep tracking her like this?”
He lowered his voice, uncertainty about their next move heavy in his tone.
Prolonged stealth and pursuit, coupled with the target’s lack of expected action, were wearing down his patience and confidence.
The lead Blood Clan member frowned, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze.
“No choice. Right now, she’s our only lead to find that girl. We have too little information—searching this enormous Academy would be like finding a needle in a haystack.”
His words were decisive, yet tinged with frustration at their predicament.
He knew staying any longer would only increase the risk of exposure.
But in this unfamiliar and complex environment, they had no choice but to rely on Luna as their only clue.
“If she doesn’t intend to meet that girl, then we’ll have to take extreme measures—interrogate her and force her to reveal the girl’s whereabouts.”
The lead Blood Clan member spoke coldly, making a throat-slitting gesture with clear and ruthless intent.
Another Blood Clan member voiced concern.
“But… we don’t even know her rank, do we? If she’s high-level…”
“Idiot!”
The lead Blood Clan member rebuked in a low voice.
“We’re all S-Rank and above Psions. She’s just a Psion still studying at the Academy. How could her rank be higher than ours!”
His tone brimmed with confidence. After all, among the three of them, two were SS-Class powerhouses—not to be underestimated.
A student could kill us?
Impossible!
“But…”
The scolded Blood Clan wanted to object, but was cut off by the leader.
“No more buts! Don’t forget—we still have our Secret Weapon!”
At the mention of “Secret Weapon,” a dangerous glint flashed in the eyes of the other two Blood Clan.
This Secret Weapon was their key advantage for the mission, enough to handle any unexpected situation.
Just then, the lookout Blood Clan suddenly reported.
“Commander! New development! That girl started moving again!”
All three sets of eyes shifted back to Luna.
“Looks like she still hasn’t noticed us.”
Another Blood Clan added.
“Then keep following!”
The lead Blood Clan gave the order without hesitation.
Thus, the three Blood Clan silently trailed after Luna once more.
They secretly felt relieved—perhaps this mission was going smoother than expected.
However, they didn’t realize they were walking onto a stage destined for death…
Luna darted agilely through the winding streets, finally disappearing into the depths of a narrow, eerie alley.
The three Blood Clan followed close behind, an inexplicable unease rising in their chests, yet unwilling to give up this hard-earned clue.
“We might have been discovered!”
The lead Blood Clan spoke in a low voice, his instincts telling him things weren’t so simple.
“Seems that way. In that case, we have no choice but to capture her and interrogate her.”
Another Blood Clan gritted his teeth—they had no way out.
But they didn’t know that from the moment they stepped into the alley, they’d already reached the end of their lives.
“[Blood Domain Cage]!”
A low chant, like a call from the abyss.
The three Blood Clan were suddenly hit by a wave of intense dizziness, their vision twisting.
When they finally regained consciousness, they found themselves trapped in a blood-red alley, terror written all over their faces.
“This is…! [Blood Domain Cage]!?”
One Blood Clan member cried out in shock, instantly recognizing the skill.
“That’s right. This is Yaqi’s signature [Blood Domain Cage].”
The lead Blood Clan member realized it too, his expression turning grim.
“I thought Hamos said Yaqi and the others were already wiped out!? Why is her skill…”
Another Blood Clan’s face was filled with confusion, his voice trembling with fear and disbelief.
As they struggled to comprehend, a mysterious, melodic female voice suddenly echoed, laced with amusement and mockery.
“Oh my, oh my, looks like you’ve already heard about the deaths of those Blood Clan members.”
Luna’s figure appeared before them like a ghost, a faint smile on her face—yet behind that smile lay a depth of terror that made them shudder.
“Because… I specifically ‘borrowed’ her skill, you see. Well? Surprised and scared?”
There was a sly glint in Luna’s eyes, as if savoring their helplessness and horror.
Her smile was like a rose in the night—beautiful and dangerous.
“I’m just saying, this skill is so useful, it’s hard not to fall in love with it, right?”
Suddenly, Luna drew a magnificent Long Saber, its blade gleaming coldly like the first frost of winter.
A cruel smile still played on her lips, exuding an unyielding resolve.
The three Blood Clan felt unprecedented fear—as if Death itself had arrived.
“Don’t be afraid! There’s only one of her!”
The lead Blood Clan tried to rally the others, but his voice trembled, even he could hear the lack of confidence.
Yet, the other two Blood Clan did not regain their composure.
They stared at the Long Saber in Luna’s hand and the suffocating pressure emanating from her, fear surging like a tidal wave.
They knew that facing such a powerful and cunning foe, even the three of them together might not win.
Luna’s gaze swept over them like a blade, her lips curling in a cold sneer, mocking their ignorance and cowardice.
She knew this battle was already decided—the scales of victory had always tipped toward her.
“I’ll give you a chance to escape from here. How about it?”
Luna suddenly spoke, her tone playful, as if testing their reactions.
Yet, despite their fear, the three Blood Clan stubbornly rejected her offer.
“We don’t need your charity, human!”
The lead Blood Clan gritted his teeth, defiance in his voice.
“That’s right! There’s three of us—no matter how strong you are, you can’t withstand our combined assault!”
Another Blood Clan waved his fist, trying to bolster his courage.
“It’s time to use our Secret Weapon!”
The third Blood Clan shouted suddenly, determination flashing in his eyes.
“Oh~?”
When Luna heard the words “Secret Weapon,” her interest was piqued, and her gaze locked onto them, waiting for the next act.
Then, Luna watched as they pulled a long, black object from their coats.
It was a Submachine Gun with a drum magazine!