The Axestone

Chapter 3: Transparent Statue

The killer wore a set of wilderness ritual battle attire, the overall style ancient and mysterious, bloodthirsty and wild.

The upper body was clad in a tight, sleeveless leather armor that accentuated her graceful lines, with a torn, waist-length cape draped over her shoulders.

The lower half consisted of segmented leather skirt armor, each piece adorned with totem symbols, exuding a mysterious religious aura.

Her arms were equipped with bracers, and a leather pouch hung from her waist along with a long rope, on which several Axestones with black and red totems were suspended.

On the other side of her belt, two throwing axes were secured, their heads stained with what appeared to be blood.

In her right hand, she wielded a long-handled axe, its blade covered in mysterious runes, stained with dried dark brown and fresh red blood, casting an eerie fear under the moonlight.

Her long, black hair flowed freely in the wind, and to prevent it from obscuring her face, a simple yet sharp hairpin was fixed at her temples, radiating an aura of unrestrained ruthlessness and coldness.

Her eyes were tightly covered with a black cloth, and the lower half of her face was concealed by a black triangular scarf, revealing only part of her nose and her ears, which were partially hidden by her long hair, giving her an indistinct yet chilling appearance.

The entire outfit showed signs of damage and dried bloodstains, as though soaked in the scent of slaughter.

From her appearance, the killer seemed to be an adult woman, with a physique similar to Mo Chu and the others, but her arms were beautifully shaped with firm muscles, making her appear stronger and more powerful than the others.

The first time Mo Chu saw the killer, she was filled with some doubt—was the killer really blind, or was it purely for effect?

After being pursued and reviewing the notebook, she confirmed that the killer was indeed blind. Not only that, she had lost her sense of smell and taste, leaving only her hearing.

The killer, deprived of her vision, sense of smell, and taste, relied solely on her hearing to track the location of her prey. Despite this, she could still precisely pinpoint her target's movements, as though she had not lost her sight, still able to "see" the world around her.

Her hearing was extraordinarily sharp—she could sense her prey's presence even if they stood still. It was said that she could even hear her prey's heartbeat, rendering them unable to escape from her presence.

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Mo Chu and Wu You held their breath, focusing intently on the killer.

Before either of them could make a move or react, the killer seemed to sense their intense gaze and suddenly turned to face them.

Both of them shivered, but thankfully managed to suppress any sound, their eyes filled with anxiety.

The killer slowly walked toward them, and Wu You subtly signaled to Mo Chu. Then, as quietly as possible, she retrieved a small bottle from her pocket.

She gently opened the bottle, poured out a pill, and placed it in her palm before handing it to Mo Chu.

Mo Chu immediately recognized the pill—it was a magic item Wu You had bought out of curiosity a few days ago. At the time, Mo Chu had jokingly teased Wu You about using it for some kind of voyeuristic purpose, but now, it was unexpectedly useful.

This pill was called "Transparent Statue." As its name suggested, upon consumption, it would render the body invisible. As long as the user remained still, the invisibility would be maintained; any movement would cause the effect to wear off.