Veil of Destiny

Chapter 5 Balancing and Counterattack Amidst the Melee

Dorian stared down the approaching female warrior, forcing himself to remain calm. Running is futile, as for fighting, there is only one outcome when a low-level warrior and a low-level mage face off: the low-level mage will always end up getting beaten, although Dorian cannot fully discern Vivienne's strength, he knows that she is at least Level Seven or Eight. Even if she was only a Level Three warrior, judging by her fully armed appearance, she could easily handle him, armed only with a magic ring. His only chance was to lure her into his small building and use the traps there to even the odds.

Dorian made up his mind, surveying his surroundings, preparing to bolt. Behind him lay a ruin where many impoverished residents had erected makeshift shanties. Ahead, through the alley and another five hundred meters, was his small building. Unfortunately, Vivienne was blocking his path.

Dorian retreated to the mouth of the alley, steadying himself to chant a spell. Vivienne sneered, her massive sword dragging behind her, waiting for Dorian to finish his incantation. With a flash of red light between his hands, two magic missiles shot toward the warrior, hitting her squarely in the chest. Bang! Ping! The blue light on her breastplate flickered and faded, leaving Vivienne unscathed. Dorian then loudly recited the incantation for a Flame Finger spell, a burst of fire shooting toward her, only to be repelled by the blue light of her armor. Clearly, it was a magic-resistant suit, capable of deflecting even Dorian's spells.

Sweat dripped down Dorian's forehead, his jowls trembling. Just as he was about to recite a third spell, the warrior vanished. In the next instant, Vivienne stood before him, their noses nearly touching. Dorian felt a tremendous force strike his abdomen, overwhelming even his robust physique. "Argh!" he cried, vomiting from the sheer pain. Vivienne then struck the back of his head with the hilt of her sword, knocking him to the ground. She ruthlessly kicked him several times, blood now streaming from Dorian's nose and mouth. Turning him over with her foot and with a contemptuous sneer, she taunted, "Aren't you very fierce? You want to have sex with me, don't you? Come on, let me see how much you have and whether you can satisfy me." With that, she stomped down hard on Dorian's groin with her silver-inlaid boots.

Dorian's face immediately turned ashen, unable to utter a sound. He desperately clutched at her boot with both hands, futilely attempting to move it away. Vivienne wore a cruel smile as she ground her boot into his crotch several times before releasing it. Gasping for air, clutching his injured groin, Dorian writhed on the ground, occasionally letting out a pitiful cry. Disgusted, Vivienne spat, "Is that all you've got? Are you even a man? I haven't even begun to show you what I'm capable of! Today, you'll experience it all."

The female warrior set her massive sword aside, and suddenly noticed Dorian staring eagerly into the depths of an alley behind her. A faint expression of delight flickered in his eyes. Vivienne let out a cold laugh, thinking to herself, "Is this all the trickery he has? Trying to deceive me?" Nevertheless, she turned her head, pretending to fall for the ruse, intending to capture Dorian when he attacked or attempted to flee. "These foolish nobles never have any original tricks up their sleeves," she thought.

Suddenly, a faint buzzing sound emanated. Vivienne immediately sensed something was amiss. She felt a sharp pain in her buttock as a short crossbow bolt embedded itself deep into her pale skin. With her short skirt armor and Dorian's upward shot, coupled with Vivienne's tall stature, this bolt was strategically placed.

Vivienne was ashamed and angry. She grabbed the huge sword and wanted to chop the despicable fat man. When she turned around, she felt a sharp pain in the wound. Vivienne saw stars and then the wound turned into numbness. It was obvious that the arrow was coated with medicine. She stretched out her hand and found only blood on one hand. The short crossbow arrow had penetrated the flesh. Vivienne took a deep breath and shouted. Suddenly, a layer of faint white light flashed all over her body and then disappeared. Dorian was shocked. This is Battle Energy(Battle Qi)! Before the anesthetic on the arrow takes effect, it is hard to say whether he can save his life.