Babel Novel
Chapter 165: Present
Chapter 165: Present
Chapter 165: Present
-Present Time, a year after Hugh has become Demon King-
Hugh’s sword rose in the air blocking three simultaneous arrows headed straight for his face.
The bowsman covered in a dark cloak whispered, “damn it” to himself. He scampered off to the next
building, all the while readying his bow for the next attack.
Hugh waved his hand signaling two of his men to go after the assailant on the roof.
Hugh ran off behind a building and down another alleyway. Three more of Hugh’s men followed close
behind.
Just as Hugh was coming from a corner he turned around slicing the next arrow attack away from his
backside.
The cloaked individual stood watching Hugh, loading his bow once more.
He seemed as though he was going to fire again but he heard the footsteps of Hugh’s men. He looked
watching the men come closer.
He fired at them this time, though with a quick move to the side the arrow missed. The assailant made
a sound of frustration and ran off to the next building.
He kept going further and further away till he suddenly dropped into a dark ally. He lost track of Hugh
as well as the other men.
Out of breath, he stood with a hand against the wall.
Hugh silently took a step forward saying, “Tracking you took some time... Luke”...
Once noticed the cloaked individual fired a shot. Hugh easily knocked the shot out the way with his
sword and walked forward.
The clocked individual that we now know as Luke, dropped the hood from over his head. With no
hindrance of cloth, one could now see the golden locks, fair skin, and pointed ears of an Elf. The only
thing that seemed to hinder his perfect complexion was a single scar crossing his right eye. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
He turned to Hugh and spoke with frustration and fear saying, “Can’t you leave me alone Demon King?
I’ve done nothing wrong.”
Hugh put his sword on his shoulder and looked at the Elven man, unamused.
Hugh: “Says the bandit leader whose been wanted by half the continent for four years.”
Luke: “So I stole a few pieces of gold, it’s, it’s not like I’ve killed anyone... That I know of..”
He sounded unsure of himself near the end of his sentence. As Hugh took another step, an arrow was
fired. Hugh didn’t stop with a simple swing of his sword. He knocked the arrow out of his way, tossing
his sword straight towards the individual's head.
The Elf's eyes watched as the blade went past his face, barely missing him. Even more fear swept over
the Elven man.
Hugh stood watching the man trying to load another arrow.
Hugh: “I missed on purpose Luke... So if you want to live, drop the bow.”
He seem hesitant and almost compliant but quickly threw his bow at Hugh.
This action was the start of him trying to run away. Once Hugh caught the bow one of his men jumped
down from atop the building.
Hugh: “I guess that counts as dropping it.”
Luke was caught and held by his arms. Red the first of Hugh’s special force came walking from the
shadows holding Hugh’s thrown sword. As he walked past the caught Elf he tossed the sword back to
Hugh. The other man on the roof landed behind Luke helping restrain him.
As he did so he spoke with a sigh in his voice.
Red: “Let me guess your planning on adding another one to the group.?”
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To be continued