St Chaos Healer

Ch 67 - Ultear In Action

One of the shadowy figures stepped forward. "Lady Ultear, we urge you not to meddle in this affair. We have no intention of dragging the Midgard Guild into this."

Ultear stood her ground, her voice unwavering. "Did you not hear me before? They are under my protection. Make one wrong move, and I vow to annihilate you and your comrades, before declaring a full-on war on the Viper Fang Guild. I swear by my name."

The figure on the rooftop seemed despondent. "Do you truly dare to go to war with the Viper Fangs?"

"You think I'm joking?" Ultear's voice resonated with authority. "I will give you a count of five. If you do not retreat, be ready to face my wrath."

The tension in the air was palpable, an impending confrontation hanging in the balance.

The potential for an all-out assault from the group of assassins loomed, and it was clear that Ultear might not be able to defend us and fight simultaneously.

Understanding this predicament, Ultear skillfully issued an ultimatum, providing the group an opportunity to retreat without consequences. The only question was whether these shady figures would agree.

Given the current circumstances, facing so many mages seemed like an insurmountable challenge. I had just learned the disappointing outcome of my ascension ceremony, making me feel even more powerless than before. At this moment, our survival hinged on the protection of Ultear, a woman we had just met.

Even though my mother's mana core had been healed, she probably hadn't fully recovered enough to engage in a battle against these assailants.

Ultear stood firm, the large metallic cross beside her radiating a faint glow.

"Five," she intoned.

As Ultear initiated the countdown, the assassins appeared bewildered, seemingly hesitant to take any action.

"Four."

The three of us Almonds huddled closely behind Ultear, seeking the cover of her presence.

"Three."

The assassins on the rooftop exchanged uncertain glances, caught in a dilemma.

Abruptly, Ultear hefted the massive metallic cross onto her shoulder.

"Two."

"Captain!" one of the assassins suddenly shouted, directing our attention to a point behind us.

Ultear spun around in surprise, and we quickly followed suit, our gazes drawn to a figure perched atop the tavern's signboard. It was human in form but possessed feline features, with a head and limbs reminiscent of a cat's. Unlike the other assassins, he lacked a mask or hood to conceal his face.

Unbelievably, he had been positioned directly above us, unnoticed until now. His beast-like eyes locked onto us, his posture predatory, ready to strike.

Reacting swiftly, Ultear swung her large metal cross like a mace toward the feline-like monster. The impact shattered the tavern's signboard, but the cat creature displayed remarkable agility. With a graceful maneuver, it stepped atop the cross and used the momentum to propel itself high into the air.

The feline assailant soared through the sky with astonishing grace, landing nimbly on a nearby rooftop. The fact that this creature had been right above us moments ago, unnoticed, was a testament to its skill. It seemed to possess the characteristics of a cat, making it a perfect ability for an assassin like him.

That guy was called captain and it seems that he was on par with Ultear or even better.

If they attacked all at once we might be really done for.