Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 149: Explosive and Unexpected Betrayal

The hurtling object descending from above was none other than the crow Lynn had temporarily tamed. The mystical bond connecting them had gone dormant after entering the auction house.

This state prevented him from controlling or influencing the avian animal, essentially liberating it, but allowed the link to be maintained with minimal consumption, extending its operational duration.

When the confrontation erupted, he reactivated the connection, recalling the creature to observe the chaos below and patiently wait for the perfect moment to intervene and provide assistance.

Descending like a shooting star, the bird folded its wings - the ebony feathers blurred as it picked up speed, cutting through the air. The unsuspecting retreating mercenary had no time to react.

With a loud impact, the tamed crow slammed into the shoulder, claws tearing through fabric and flesh. Caught completely off guard, he grunted painfully, his concentration broken.

Lynn seized the long-awaited opening, his legs swelling with the energy surge coursing through his body. Muscle fibers expanded instantly, causing the ground beneath his feet to crack with the power of his movement.

"Shit!" Ghost helplessly cursed as he noticed the sudden burst of speed from his opponent. In the brief distraction moment caused by the unexpected assault, he had let down his guard.

Propelling himself forward with explosive force, Lynn became a blur of motion, Flame Edge carving crimson arcs through the air. Sprays of blood directly erupted, and a hoarse cry of pain resonated.

The mercenary staggered backward, his free hand clutching the wound across his chest. Red liquid seeped between the fingers, staining the torn layers of outfits and the cloak covering him.

Lynn remained relentless, pressing the advantage ruthlessly. Despite the man's best efforts to resist with his sword, he was overwhelmed. Sickening wet sounds reverberated as metal tore flesh.

The burning blade continued to break through the defense, opening more charred gashes across his figure. The enemy movements grew sluggish, breath coming in ragged gasps.

Just as Flame Edge was about to deliver another punishing blow, the short window of opportunity ended. Having regained his footing, Shade launched himself back into the battle, fiercely charging.

Annoyed by the interruption, Lynn swiftly pivoted, evading the thrust aimed at his side, and swept his sword in a wide arc, sending sparks into the air and forcing the assailant to divert his course.

In that brief instant, when he lost the mercenary from sight, a massive spiritual fluctuation emanated from his position, suddenly making the hairs on his neck bristle with unease.

Quickly turning around, he saw Ghost's dark cloak now speckled with crimson and the throwing knives strewn across the ground beginning to take on a reddish hue. "Is he preparing a suicide attack to take out everyone?" he supposed, heart pounding with urgency.

"What are you doing?" the wood-masked man roared, realizing the danger they were about to face. Lynn, sensing the shift in the situation, retreated swiftly. Meanwhile, Ghost ignored the questioning and took action.

He tore apart his cloak and revealed the hidden pockets where he had stored countless throwing weapons, currently glowing in ominous red. He viciously launched the entire bundle straight at the two.

Immediately after, he turned around and started escaping in the opposite direction, his movements impressively agile despite the severe injuries. The blades dispersed in all directions, their trails leaving fleeting red streaks.