Chapter 896: Even Battles Should Look Good!
Chapter 896: Even Battles Should Look Good!
A gust of wind swept through the long corridor as a figure flew swiftly and crashed heavily into the end wall. It was only when he slid softly to the ground that people could see his appearance clearly—it was the same young man with a gentle and handsome face from earlier. He sat on the ground with a livid expression, veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes fixed on the ground. However, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to get up, as if he had been struck near a vital spot, possibly his ribs.
Including the few guests who had acted as "good Samaritans" and voluntarily maintained order for Bliss, this was already the sixth person that Bohemia had thrown out.
"Don't force me to use my abilities. Quickly call that woman down here!"
Although Bohemia was a little breathless, she stood firmly in place. Despite the numerous people rushing at her, none of them could make her step back. Ever since she evolved her abilities at the age of five or six and lost her caretaker early on, Bohemia had fought her way through life. These people couldn't be considered a threat to her.
However, it would be better not to use her ability, the "Bard," if possible. After all, it was too unique, and someone might recognize her true identity. Growing up fighting all the way, she had undoubtedly angered and offended many people along the road.
"Bliss!" she shouted again. "Isn't that name too difficult to pronounce? Get down here quickly, Lin... I know you've always been here, don't pretend to be dead!"
She almost blurted out the name "Lin Sanjiu," but managed to bite her tongue in time. According to Lin Sanjiu, she had survived being hunted down by feigning death and had managed to escape with great difficulty. Now, no one should know that she was still alive—no matter how she thought about it, she felt that she was truly pathetic.
"Let's fight outside," a man who stood up unsteadily from a corner said, covering his abdomen and speaking in a low voice. "This is Bliss, and I couldn't use my ability here... Once we reach an open space, I'll make it worth your while."
"I'm already good-looking enough," Bohemia said confidently, placing her hands on her hips. "Are you stupid? I'm not going out to fight. The person I'm looking for is inside the building."
As she spoke, she had already grabbed the capsule bundle and headed towards the staircase. When several figures in the distance climbed to their feet one after another, the twins seemed to have realized the danger. They struggled inside the package and spoke like two frightened chickens, "Um, if you have something to do, just do it. We actually..."
"In the red dress," Bohemia completely ignored them, shouting loudly, "Come out!"
Dragging the bag of capsules, she ascended the stairs without looking back. With a flick of her hand, several shining points, like silver stars, sliced through the air with a sharp, painful sound, swiftly rushing towards the people behind her. Along with a few cries of pain, when the capsules returned to Bohemia's hand, a few drops of blood slid down the smooth and glossy surface.
When a series of light footsteps echoed on the stairs, she immediately looked up. She thought the person coming down should be Jezebel—or Bliss, who knew what that woman's name really was. However, as she scanned the area, her gaze fell empty, seeing nothing at all.
On the dim and empty staircase, the quiet footsteps continued to approach her, sounding closer and closer. When there were only a few steps left between Bohemia and the source of the footsteps, they finally stopped.
It was as if an invisible person stood above her, looking down at her in silence.
Unfortunately, the silver web was no longer there... Bohemia's expression turned cold, and she lightly flicked her wrist, causing countless bracelets and chains to jingle. The delightful clinking sound filled the air but did not dissipate. Instead, it spread and intertwined around her like swirling currents, as if someone was singing a gentle song for her.
"Your self-defense method is quite noisy."
Suddenly, a deep and magnetic voice chuckled softly.
"Are you Jezebel? Or Bliss?" Bohemia didn't care what the other person's name was. "Where is Yu Yuan? I'm taking him away."
"Who is Yu Yuan?" The voice drifted through the air like a beam of evening sunlight pouring in from a skylight, carrying with it dust and loneliness. "You've come to the wrong place. Leave."
Bohemia listened intently but felt the voice permeating the building, as if it was everywhere, making it impossible to determine the woman's actual location.
This time, before she could speak, the two chickens inside the package couldn't hold back.
"Liar," a buzzing voice came through the fabric.
"You can't deceive our data,"
"Yu Yuan received blood transfusion and surgery here, right?"
"Don't underestimate our professional abilities." The twins spoke one sentence each.
The staircase fell silent instantly. Even the people who had been knocked away by Bohemia didn't come closer anymore, although it seemed they were still guarding below the stairs. After a moment of silence, the voice laughed again.
"Data? What data can show that there is a person named Yu Yuan here?"
Before the furry brothers could continue blabbering about their abilities, Bohemia punched the capsule bundle to signal them to shut up.
She turned her head, looked at the empty step, and snorted, "No use pretending anymore. Hand the person over to me."
"If you can find him, feel free to take him away."
That statement immediately angered Bohemia.
"Do you think I can't tear down this shabby chicken coop?"
She sneered and pushed the cloth bag aside. A current of air immediately began to swirl rapidly around her feet, gathering more and more air and quickly growing into a huge vortex. She stepped onto the stairs, and the airflow followed her footsteps, roaring and impacting every inch of the ground and walls she passed, stirring up countless pieces of wall, debris, and dust.
But from the sensation conveyed by the airflow, there was nothing swirling on the step where the footsteps had stopped.
Bohemia flicked her hand, and a tassel leather rope on her wrist instantly came to life, shooting forward like a snake and slicing through the air in a zigzag pattern—producing a faint sound of thunder and wind. However, on the short section of stairs within her line of sight, there was no trace of any invisible object being hit.
What was making that footstep sound?
Bohemia pressed her lips together tightly, abruptly halting her steps. The swirling airflow around her gradually calmed down and quieted.
Despite frequently having to run and hide, Bohemia didn't believe it was because she lacked strength. It was due to her reckless nature. Facing this unknown woman, especially in a one-on-one battle, Bohemia didn't believe she would be defeated.
With a flick of her hand, she instantly caught something that rolled into her palm. Without even looking, she stuffed it into her mouth and then slapped her palm onto the stone slab of the stairs beneath her feet.
As if her golden-brown curly hair slid down her shoulders and cascaded onto the ground, a golden-brown glow spread out from beneath her feet, instantly extending and spreading throughout the entire staircase. Not only the stairs but even the corridor on the second floor was bathed in a shimmering, hazy sea of light.
Bohemia then slowly walked upward.
【Starlight Carpet】
As the name suggests, it is a product used by female stars when walking on the red carpet. Merely walking on a common red carpet is no longer sufficient to satisfy the demands of top-tier actresses. Since they have exhausted all efforts in their attire, jewelry, and makeup, the remaining area where they can showcase their creativity is probably the ground beneath their feet.
Instructions: A disposable item that, when consumed, instantly lights up a strip of light beneath the user's feet, marking the path they will walk. To look good on camera, the light strip selects the most distinctive color from the user's appearance, creating a coordinated and high-end look.
Effects: This is a light strip that only the user can walk on. It is very safe within the light strip because most external attacks—whether from people or objects—become suspended the moment they enter the light, making movement feel strenuous, as if struggling in jelly, and rendering them invisible.
PS: The duration of the light strip is five minutes. However, if the attacker's combat power is far superior to that of the user, the "suspension" effect will be very weak. It's like when two actresses stand together, the favored one always steals the most attention.
Overall, it is a well-balanced and powerful special item, except for the fact that it is quite expensive. A small tube containing only a few pieces costs several hundred red crystals...
To think she had to spend so much just to help Lin Sanjiu run an errand.
Bohemia ascended to the second floor, each step feeling like she was treading on gold. She was so reluctant to waste it that she even hoped for an attack to break through, so that the light strip wouldn't have been used in vain. However, as she stopped in the corridor on the second floor, there was no sound or movement around her.
"Eleven steps," the female voice from earlier suddenly rang out, with a hint of inexplicable amusement. "Do you know? I always feel like this guy's ability is cheating... No one can predict its method of attack, so it hardly ever fails."
Bohemia was taken aback. "Whose ability?"
"The footstep sound you heard," the woman laughed. "Actually, it's the sound made by a pet I keep. When people hear its footsteps, it usually means it's already too late... Do you know why?"
Before Bohemia could respond, the woman continued, "Almost no one immediately thinks to count its steps when they hear it. However, the step count is very important... because once it finishes walking, it disappears from its original position. And when you start moving again, if the number of steps you take before stopping is fewer than its count, then you'll be immobilized."
"I know, when you enter an unfamiliar place, you always stop and take a look when reaching the second floor."