Enamorarse del diablo

Capítulo 37

Franton turned back and interjected, "Fortunately, the mutated corpses only drink human blood. If they also ate bread, then even God couldn't help us."

Haruko Akagi smiled, her doubts resolved, and began to help. "Franton, do you only believe in God?"

“Of course! God is the Almighty, Andreyevna, and you?” Franton asked.

“I don’t have any faith. I’d rather be more practical. If you have great power, I’ll admire you a lot,” Andreyevna said.

Haruko Akagi shook her head. "I don't have any particular faith, but I do like handsome guys."

"Hahaha..." Franton burst into laughter, patting his chest with confidence, and said, "I'm very handsome, you know."

"Come on! You." Haruko Akagi and Andreyevna threw a piece of bread at the same time, and Franton couldn't catch two cannonballs with one hand.

The bakery also had milk. Eating only bread wouldn't be enough; otherwise, the body would lack nutrition. The other shelves were well-stocked with meat, both raw and cooked. Of course, we took whatever we could get. As we left the store, Lin Xiang smiled and said, "Looks like we've had quite a haul today. Enough to feed us for a month."

The three of them kept stuffing things into the back of the car. Lin Xiang seemed to be thinking about something, and then said, "We're not leaving tonight; we'll spend the night here."

"Spend the night!" The three of them jumped up in fright.

Franton quickly asked, "Lin Xiang, are you out of your mind? If we stay overnight in the city, we'll probably be sleeping in a pit of mutated corpses tonight."

Haruko Akagi was terrified, standing motionless with her eyes wide open as she stared at the three of them. She knew that if there were three or four hundred mutated corpses attacking during the day, there would probably be tens of thousands by night. Moreover, the mutated corpses had a characteristic that their strength would double at night, and by then, she probably wouldn't be as lucky as she was today to escape. Although Haruko Akagi wasn't afraid of death, the sight of tens of thousands of them crawling like ants would definitely be a nightmare.

Andreyevna was also quite surprised. Spending the night in a city in a no-man's land was no joke. Without absolute power, total annihilation was inevitable. Considering her own strength, although she could hold out for a while, her newly recovered body could not withstand such a high-intensity battle. Moreover, there were two D-rank individuals by her side. Was this decision too risky?

Ignoring the three's reactions, Lin Xiang picked up a piece of bread, shook it, and said, "What's the big deal? At worst, we'll go to hell to meet the King of Hell. We'll be heroes again in eighteen years."

It seemed that Lin Xiang's decision was not going to change. The other three looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Andreyevna stamped her foot and said angrily, "Fine, I'm willing to stay and accompany you. You saved my life. I'll just die again if necessary."

Upon hearing Andreyevna's words, Franton didn't feel excited. Instead, he calmly said, "Since we're going to stay overnight, we need to plan carefully to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Haruko Akagi nodded in agreement with Franton's statement. It seemed she didn't intend to leave either. She was unfamiliar with the place and the three of them were staying, so of course she couldn't leave either. How far could one person go?

“Great! Since everyone is willing to stay, let’s go take a shower! And change your clothes while you’re at it, there’s a clothing store over there.” Lin Xiang pointed to the shops on the side of the street, whose signs clearly indicated clothing.

When it came to taking a shower, the three of them realized that they hadn't showered for half a month and were covered in a foul odor. They were also wearing clothes that they hadn't taken a shower in half a month. To make matters worse, Franton and Haruko Akagi were still wearing their pajamas from the spaceship.

Andreyevna's clothes were also somewhat tattered and stained with blood. Her belongings had all fallen off along the way, leaving only the guqin wrapped in black cloth.

Speaking of the three most important things in life—bathing, eating, and sleeping—the three of them rushed into a clothing store to pick out clothes that fit and that they liked. Although the store was covered in dust, there were bags to cover the clothes, so they could just pat off the dust and they looked brand new. Hot water flowed over their bodies, making their muscles feel comfortable. Franton rubbed his muscles, which were incredibly strong. Andreevna and Haruko Akagi were in another bathroom, gazing at each other. At twenty-one, they were in the prime of their youth, and their beautiful figures and delicate skin made them marvel at each other's perfect bodies.

The three women emerged, leaving Lin Xiang speechless. It wasn't because Franton was handsome; he'd never felt anything for men. As for women, he'd always thought the world was obsessed with Korean beauties. Now, thinking about it, this pure Japanese woman and the fiery Russian woman were truly unique. He couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined I'd see two beauties before I die! Ah… Lin Xiang is incredibly lucky!"

The two beauties rolled their eyes and said in unison, "Saying such unlucky things deserves a beating!"

Franton was even more furious. Such a handsome guy was standing right in front of him, yet he was ignored. Hearing the two beauties shouting, he rushed forward and hugged Lin Xiang. Then the two beauties came forward and started punching and kicking him. Damn! Lin Xiang sighed, what kind of world is this?

When Lin Xiang came out after taking a shower, the three men stared at him intently without taking their eyes off him for a moment. Lin Xiang was puzzled and said, "Hey, are you guys crazy? I don't have any flowers growing on my face."

Franton was truly impressed. He had always considered himself the most perfect man on the moon, and he had never looked at a man for so long. At this moment, he almost blurted out three embarrassing words.

Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi felt as if they had seen a prince on a white horse. Their hearts fluttered like deer, and two blushes rose on their cheeks. Because Lin Xiang's face was smeared with dirt and they hadn't paid attention for a long time, they never expected him to be so charming. It wasn't just his appearance, but also an intangible aura that was captivating. They couldn't explain why they felt this way. It was as if his mere presence gave women an inexplicable sense of goodwill, an irresistible charm.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter 5: Night

Chapter word count: 2654 Update time: 08-05-28 11:55

Lin Xiang ignored the three of them and walked to the side, saying, "It's just past noon now. You guys don't really eat only bread every day, do you?"

The three of them then came to their senses. Eat bread? That's something you only eat when you're starving. The cold, hard texture of bread makes you want to frown several times. If they had a choice, who would eat bread?

Lin Xiang's implication was that he should do it himself and be self-sufficient. Anyway, there were all kinds of kitchen utensils nearby, and they could still be used after a little cleaning. When it came to cooking, Akagi Haruko and Franton stared at each other, standing still with anxious expressions. It was obvious that they were young masters from wealthy families.

Lin Xiang coughed twice, winked, and deliberately said, "It doesn't matter if you can't cook, as long as you can clean and wash dishes."

Andreyevna chuckled to herself without saying a word.

Franton and Haruko Akagi were still taken aback. Lin Xiang frowned and snorted coldly, "Don't you even know how to clean and wash dishes?"

"Yes, of course!" Franton and Haruko Akagi laughed, then quickly went into the store to get busy.

"Andreyevna, can you cook?" Lin Xiang didn't want the three of them to be completely clueless; if that were the case, they might as well just eat bread from now on.

Andreyevna nodded, waved her hand, and walked into the store, saying, "Don't worry! I'll take care of these."

"Finally, someone knows how to cook. Alright, I won't bother you any longer. I'm going to take a walk around the city to see if there are any survivors. You mustn't wander around. This city isn't small, and finding someone won't be an easy task." Lin Xiang said without turning his head.

Andreyevna saw Lin Xiang swaggering down the street through the window before disappearing from sight. She shook her head and went into the kitchen.

Darl City, as indicated on the map, has a population of 320,000. Lin Xiang walked through several streets; the houses were dilapidated, the place desolate, and there was no sign of human habitation. He felt a pang of emotion. In a way, Darl City was much better than those cities that had been attacked by nuclear bombs. At least it still looked somewhat like a city. If he had gone to a city that had been hit by nuclear weapons, it would have been nothing but scorched earth.

Franton and Haruko Akagi cleaned the kitchen and then set up a table in the living room, finally making it feel a bit like home. They had never done such dirty work on the moon before, and now they were panting heavily, feeling more tired than when they were cultivating. Covered in dust, they shook their heads and sighed before going into the bathroom alone.

Andreyevna used both hands, handling cooked dishes that hadn't spoiled in two years. With today's high-tech vacuum packaging and special effects, food could be preserved for up to five years. Her knife skills were natural, and she really looked like a chef.

Time passed slowly, and a delicious aroma wafted from the kitchen. The two sat in the living room, drooling. Franton closed his eyes to rest, while Haruko Akagi ran into the kitchen, her face full of curiosity. She usually ate ready-made food, but now she really wanted to learn how to cook it herself.

Andreyevna joked, "You should learn a few tricks, otherwise how will you win over your sweetheart in the future?"

Haruko Akagi blushed and kept pestering Andreyevna, then helped by asking for the recipe.

The meal was finally ready during their conversation—eight dishes and a soup. Franton's mouth watered at the sight of it, and he couldn't resist picking up his fork and digging in, chewing heartily. "Mmm, it tastes very good, very good. Andreyevna, I didn't know you had cooking skills. I admire you." Franton kept praising.

"Mmm, smells so good. I could smell it from outside the street. Delicious food! Looks like I came back at just the right time." Lin Xiang pushed open the door and sat down in a chair.

"Dinner's ready!"

The four of them had already started cooking, and for the first time in more than half a month, they were able to eat a delicious meal. Thinking back to the days of eating bread, it was truly heartbreaking.

"Lin Xiang, what's the situation outside? Have you found any survivors?" Andreyevna asked, putting down her bowl and chopsticks.

"Oh, no, it seems this is a dead city too," Lin Xiang said while eating.

After Lin Xiang said that, Andreyevna was not surprised. She knew from the moment he entered that no survivors had been found. If they had been found, he would not have come back alone. However, she still couldn't help but ask.

After a long day of work, the four of them were resting. Spending the night here meant that there would be a fierce battle that night. To survive, they had to conserve their strength and unleash it at night.

As darkness fell, a series of eerie cries echoed through the streets, indicating that the mutated corpses were beginning to move. The four opened their eyes, and the sound of shattering glass rang out; the corpses had actually broken right in.

The moonlight was bright, but the hall was unusually dark. A flash of sword and blade light, and the dozen or so mutated corpses that rushed in were instantly lying on the ground. In the blink of an eye, the attack did not stop, and dozens more rushed in. "One-Sword Style: Whirlwind Slash." The wind of the blade rose up, and because the space was narrow, the mutated corpses had no way to dodge. They were all blasted away in the wind of the blade, and the street was littered with fragments of corpses, white fluid and bones, mixed together in a mess.

Lin Xiang shouted, "The building is about to collapse! Get out quickly!"

Haruko Akagi's attack had unleashed tremendous force, causing a gust of wind that had loosened the surrounding walls. After being violently rammed by the mutated corpses, the four of them would likely be buried alive under the mud walls if they didn't get out soon.

Taking advantage of a gap in the street, the four moved as fast as cheetahs. Franton, sword in hand, charged out, followed by Haruko Akagi. The two engaged in close combat, and Andreevna's silk threads had already been unleashed. With a flurry of swings, the mutated corpses fell to the ground one after another, their cries of agony sending chills down one's spine. Lin Xiang looked up and saw that the tall buildings on both sides of the street were densely covered with mutated corpses, like a wall covered with spiders. The approximately 300-meter-long two-lane road was already piled up.

Lin Xiang, Andreyevna, Franton, and Akagi Haruko were surrounded as if they had fallen into water. The situation was terrifying, with countless people surrounding them. Getting out would probably be harder than climbing to heaven.

Franton and Haruko Akagi seemed to sense that death was approaching. Thinking about dying, they decided to take as many people as possible with them. Killing one would be enough, killing two would be a bonus. Franton shouted, "Holy Knight Swordsmanship - Crimson Sword Light".

Suddenly, the sword in Franton's hand grew three inches, radiating light and instantly transforming into a sword beam. The sword beam pierced through all the mutated corpses within a fifty-meter radius, causing them to struggle and cry out in agony before falling silent.

"What's wrong with you?" Haruko Akagi reached out to support Franton, whose limbs were weak and he had no strength left.

Hearing Haruko Akagi's shouts, Lin Xiang and Andreyevna ran over. After taking a closer look, they said, "Don't worry! He's fine. He just used up too much energy. He'll be fine after a rest."

The mutated corpses lunged forward again, but Andreyevna used both hands to swat them, finally managing to suppress the surging tide. Lin Xiang's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at the dark corner and said, "Andreyevna, I'm leaving this to you. I'll be right back." Before she could react, Lin Xiang had already disappeared.

Andreyevna didn't have time to think about how Lin Xiang had left. Faced with such a large area and such a large number of them, she didn't know how long it would take to kill them all. "Akagi Haruko, cover me." Akagi Haruko didn't think much, and she didn't have time to think much at the moment. As soon as Andreyevna's attack stopped, a large number of mutated corpses rushed up in the gap.

"One-Sword Style: Whirlwind Slash." The sword wind rose up, currently only able to cover three people and block the number of people surging from the surroundings for a while, but the effective time was pitifully short, only a few seconds, and the sword energy was not as strong as before, but much weaker. Just then, Akagi Haruko wanted to use her skills again, but she was already powerless. Her pupils were filled with the sharp claws of mutated corpses, which grabbed at her in the moonlight.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter Six - Moonlight Sonata: Murder

Chapter word count: 2250 Update time: 08-05-28 11:56

Just as Haruko Akagi was about to close her eyes and await death, suddenly, a soft melody of a zither began to play. The once incredibly fast claws slowly came to a halt, their shadows gleaming eerily in the moonlight. Franton saw it clearly. What... what was going on? Was it a miracle?

Haruko Akagi also felt something was strange. Originally, she was supposed to die under the claws and be assimilated in just two seconds, but the whole world seemed to slow down, as if several hours had passed. When she opened her eyes, a pair of claws was right in front of her, only two centimeters away. She was so frightened that her legs went weak and she instinctively fell to the ground.

Franton yelled, "Ouch, you're stepping on me!"

Haruko Akagi then came to her senses. It turned out that Franton was weighing things up, wondering why the cement floor didn't feel hard at all. Just as she was about to move and stand up, the mutated corpse floating in the air was torn into several pieces with a "bang." Looking around, the mutated corpses on the street and on the high-rise buildings had all stopped attacking and stood motionless in place.

As the explosions grew louder and louder, the two men stared in disbelief. What kind of power could produce such an effect? They couldn't help but turn their gaze to Andreyevna, who was sitting cross-legged in front of them, a zither resting flat on her chest. Her ten fingers were outstretched, and she gently touched the strings, playing a beautiful and moving melody.

It's unbelievable that the zither is such a powerful weapon. Haruko Akagi and Franton had heard of students in the String Music Department at the Moon Ability Academy. It was said to be a skill of advanced ability users, requiring very strong mental abilities. As for its power, they had only heard about it and had some doubts in their minds. Although they were ability users, students of different levels and departments usually didn't have the opportunity to communicate or compete with each other. They could only meet and interact occasionally during the level assessment, just like in the current situation.

The power attributes of superhumans are ranked from lowest to highest as follows: F→E→D→C→B→A, with F being the lowest and A the highest, at least according to textbooks. Superhumans are a rare breed of ability users, with a typical ratio of 1 in 10,000 on Earth. This means that out of 10,000 ordinary people, only 1 is a superhuman. Based on this ratio, out of the current world's 6 billion population, there should be 600,000 superhumans scattered throughout the world.

It now appears that Andreyevna is a string-based ability user, so it's not surprising that she uses silk threads as her weapon. Her B-rank attributes are two ranks higher than theirs, which explains her immense power. The pursuit of power is the dream of every ability user.

The piano music begins in C-sharp minor, but the strings suddenly shift and the bright moonlight seems to dim under the music, expressing a sigh and melancholy, leaving one with a heavy feeling in their heart.

"What kind of music is this?" Haruko Akagi was deeply saddened by the music. Thinking of the recent events and her senior brother's tragic death, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Franton reached out and stroked Haruko Akagi's hair, comforting her, "It's all over, it's all over..."

Franton's heart was as calm as a lake, completely unaffected by the music. He simply smiled and then sighed. No one knew what he was thinking. He knew that the piece Andreyevna was playing was called "Moonlight Sonata," written by a musician hundreds of years ago, but he never imagined that the piece would have such great power after being infused with energy.

The bright moonlight and cool evening breeze, combined with the poignant lament, create a stark contrast to the scene before me, where the murderous Moonlight Sonata stands.

On the outskirts of the city, a dark figure flew past quickly, then suddenly stopped and coldly snorted, "What is your purpose in leading me here?"

The dark figure was Lin Xiang. He had noticed a powerful energy fluctuation lurking in the street, but the other party deliberately let Lin Xiang notice it before slowly fleeing towards the outskirts, always maintaining a certain distance from him. However, once they arrived here, they hid.

"Hehe... I lured you here so you could dig your own grave." The voice came from all directions in the darkness, making it impossible to discern the direction. Under the moonlight, the voice sounded particularly sinister and terrifying in the dark night.

"Is that so?" Lin Xiang frowned and continued, "Let's see if you have the ability."

"Hahaha..." The maniacal laughter in the darkness grew louder and louder. Lin Xiang didn't know what the other party's purpose was. He had been away from the city for some time and wondered how the other three were doing. It seemed he needed to finish this quickly.

Suddenly, a large group of mutated corpses rushed towards Lin Xiang from the darkness, forming an encirclement. Judging from the appearance, there were more than a thousand of them, forming a dense, iron barrel-like formation. It seemed that getting out would not be so easy.

Just then, the mysterious figure hidden in the darkness appeared. It leaped and landed on the head of the large group of mutated corpses. Its forelimbs were bent, its whole body was pitch black, with long, sharp claws, a pair of dark blue eyes, a completely distorted face, and a mouth with sharp teeth dripping with white saliva. It was bald and naked, and it was obviously a high-grade mutated corpse.

It appears to be the leader of the mutated corpses in Dar City, and the mutated corpses at its feet are its elite troops. The difference in their ranks can be discerned from the color of their eyes. The mutated corpses in the city all have light red eyes, while these in front of it have light blue eyes. It seems they all possess certain abilities of a leader. No wonder the hiding shadow dares to show itself so boldly; it seems to have nothing to fear.

"Hahaha..." Lin Xiang laughed loudly, coldly staring at the leader standing on the mutated corpse. Although it was bigger than its subordinates and bigger than a normal adult, and it was very ferocious, it was already a dead body in Lin Xiang's eyes.

Seeing Lin Xiang's icy gaze, the leader couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. His earlier imposing manner vanished, and he stammered, "Kill!"

Before the leader could finish shouting his orders, Lin Xiang had already made his move. With a flick of his hand, a series of dull thuds echoed as thousands of mutated corpses and the once-powerful leader fell to the ground. Lin Xiang waved his hand and ran into the city without looking back.

In the suburbs, the moonlight was like water, and all was quiet. Thousands of skeletons lay among the messy haystacks. A night breeze blew by, carrying an indescribable desolation.

In the city, the stillness of time gradually crumbled as Andreyevna's movements slowed. Franton knew she was nearing her limit. Even though she had cleared a 200-meter radius, if she paused for even a moment, the mutated corpses would likely rush up again in less than two minutes. If he wasn't mistaken, the area outside the circle was now swarming with all the mutated corpses from the surrounding region. This would be the longest night yet. Haruko Akagi also felt fear, her trembling hands gripping Franton tightly.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter Seven: Silver Needle Rain

Chapter word count: 2317 Update time: 08-05-28 11:57

Franton could sense Haruko Akagi's reaction and wanted to help her, but his body wouldn't obey him. He hadn't expected that using the Holy Knight Sword Technique could deplete his fighting spirit so much; it seemed to be a skill meant to kill each other.

The thought that even the Sword Light and Crimson Clouds were only the first level was already unbearable for him; how could he possibly cultivate the second and third levels in the future?

With a sense of melancholy, the only one who can hold out right now is Andreyevna, but even her piano playing probably won't last much longer. In addition, Akagi Haruko is already a frightened bird, so it seems that the three of them are doomed.