At One's Mecy
After humanity suffered the initial onslaught of the unknown,
some were unable to escape death, while others learned from their near-death experiences.
A few survived the monsters and harnessed the beast within themselves.
As the saying goes, the only way to avoid being preyed upon is to become strong, which is precisely what the younger generation under Strict Order believed.
And Aether Mir isn't any different.
They have to be stronger.
That's the only way out when facing the strong.
She's an outstanding lady recognized for her strength and considered one of the best in their association.
She is currently leading S01 South District's expedition team to a planet that suddenly appeared near Earth.
However, unbeknownst to them,
Aether and her group are in serious and imminent danger.
A situation that will make Aether and those left behind a lifetime to recover from.
Covered in scars and deep injuries,
a young lady dragged her small and battered body towards her friends, leaving a trail of blood behind.
Following her was a demon watching with extreme amusement.
Adeon Kerus
Well, isn't this a bit touching?
Adeon Kerus
You, reuniting with your friends in death?
The demon stepped on Aether's head, rendering her immobile.
Despite the pain, Aether remained stubborn and refused to scream.
Eventually blood flowed from her eyes as red veins popped all over the white areas of her pupils;
and her lips bruised and dripping wet with red liquid from biting too hard.
It was because she cannot give in.
She abhorred seeing the demon's proud and delighted face, and did not want to show him any expression he was eager to see.
Most of all, she did not want him to feel pleasure seeing her misery.
Aether
'It feels pathetic.'
Adeon Kerus
Still stubborn, I see.
Adeon Kerus
You should relax, Captain.
Adeon Kerus
We have a lot of time to spare.
Adeon Kerus
A lot of time to show you hell.
The demon chuckled delightedly, savoring each and every moment.
After all, he was pleased that the Earthlings he often heard of decided to pay him a visit first.
Looking down at the worm that was wriggling under his feet,
Adeon let out a silent laugh and began to move.
He kicked Aether, sending her flying through the air.
Without wasting every opportunity to have his fun,
The demon bolted towards her, appearing right beside Aether while she was still floating mid-air.
The demon raised his long legs and gave his prey a downward kick, eliciting a guttural groan from Aether’s throat.
Though Aether could feel the pain physically,
The pain in her heart was more torturous than one could ever imagine.
And punch, but her attention continued to stare longingly at the lifeless bodies of her comrades.
Aether
‘You told me to run. But if I could meet you again this way, then I’d rather die today.’
Aether
‘Don’t leave me alone…’
Her trembling hands extended toward their direction.
They were so close, yet so far.
Seeing this, the demon stomped heavily on her elbow, causing Aether to scream out a bloody piercing cry, trembling in immense pain.
Satisfied by his actions, Adeon grabbed a handful of Aether’s jet-black hair and watched her expression closely with much expectation.
He could clearly see the coldness tearing away from her face, replaced by a twisted expression of pain that much suited his taste.
The reaction he was aching to see finally emerge from the face of this woman.
He was a demon that loves to watch others’ misery and inflict these sufferings himself.
His deeds are something he takes pride in.
It filled him with exhilaration, but at the same time, Adeon felt that it wasn’t enough.
Despite all the damage he had inflicted on her,
he had the urge to destroy every bit of the human he was holding,
even those that remained of her –
Her anger, her sadness, her hope, her pride.
And disperse this burning spirit that deeply disgusts him.
Aether Mir was a damned thing he wanted to destroy!
He wanted to ruin her, and turn everything about her into dust.
Adeon Kerus
You have no idea, how excited I was to see you.
Adeon Kerus
“Your vigor and the way you fought captivated me.”
Adeon Kerus
“It moved me to the point I have to fight you myself.”
Gripping her neck tightly, the light body of the damned woman was raised easily.
Her feet moved as she struggled.
Weak and trembling hands grasping the fingers that were strangling her.
On the other hand, Adeon reel in the sight of her face turning red, to blue, and finally going purple.
He watched amusedly at the bulging veins that were rapidly palpitating under her skin,
and the rapid beating of that tiny thing inside her chest.
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