Helmut: The Forsaken Child - H.F.C Chapter 252 (Part 1):

The beast was running. Crushing and trampling the twigs and leaves that blocked its path.

It seemed to be running on the ground at the speed of a bird flying through the sky.

Its body, exuding black demonic energy like smoke, was red like newly formed flesh, but without a single wound.

Just moments ago, the holy power of the purification arrows had burned through its skin and seared the flesh beneath.

That pain, like being branded with a red-hot iron! The demonic energy had protected the beast’s heart, preventing a fatal wound, but it couldn’t shield it from the agony.

“Grrrr.”

The beast’s eyes rolled back.

Its murderous intent and rage amplified the demonic energy.

It wouldn’t be satisfied until it killed all the humans here and crunched their bones and flesh between its teeth.

That fierce hostility stimulated the Seed of Darkness.

The blooming Seed of Darkness was powerful, and the creature, having not suffered a fatal wound, was able to endure that brief yet intense pain.

Though the arrow’s wound didn’t leave a mark, the extreme resentment was deeply etched into the demonic beast.

It would kill them all!

However, the number of humans was great, and quite a few were formidable.

No matter how powerful the creature was, having the Seed of Darkness, it couldn’t face so many humans after being hit by the purification arrows.

But it couldn’t retreat just like this.

The image of the black-haired human boy flashed through its mind.

Despicable wretch!

It had been a one-on-one duel. The beast would have been the victor in that fight. That’s how it would have ended if given time.

But then the other humans ambushed it?

No matter. They would all pay for it!

A few words exchanged from a distance.

The fool had foolishly revealed his weakness, and even as the beast’s entire body burned from the purification arrows, it didn’t miss their conversation and movements.

Charlotte.

The demonic beast instinctively realized that was the human woman’s name.

The moment the rain of arrows ceased, the beast knew its time had come.

Spewing out demonic energy to obscure vision, the beast immediately sprang into action, searching for the owner of that name.

In the direction pointed out by the other human!

How could a mere human woman possibly withstand the demonic beast’s attack?

The boy would arrive too late, only to wail over the woman’s bisected corpse.

Hissss. The beast ran, emitting demonic energy.

The scenery before its eyes changed in an instant. Not even a four-legged beast could outrun this beast at this point.

The grass withered and died black wherever it passed. It climbed trees, leaped over soldiers, and rushed towards its target beyond.

Soon, the creature found her. A human girl standing with a worried expression, surrounded by soldiers.

Realizing immediately that this was ‘Charlotte’. The only woman there. Didn’t she resemble that boy closely?

The beast’s pupils dilated. A satisfied look.

Someone spotted the creature and shouted.

“It’s a demonic beast!”

“The demonic beast is coming this way!”

“Protect Her Highness the Duchess!”

To think the creature would appear here! Had the main force accompanying the Black Wing Knights’ Commander been completely annihilated?

Fear and despair clouded everyone’s faces. But all the soldiers here were elites.

There were none who tried to flee. Seeing these ephemeral beings raising their weapons, a sneer crossed the beast’s lips.

Thwack! With a light swing of the beast’s arm, soldiers were sent flying like sheets of paper.

Weapons didn’t even pierce its body. With each swing of its arm, one head was crushed, one torso pierced through.

Blood and flesh splattered. It was a crucible of terror.

The demonic beast roared in front of Charlotte.

“Raaaargh!”

Worthless and weak humans. Even those of Renosa’s noble bloodline were no different.

When it was human, even the strongest couldn’t escape the chains of social status.

But now, the beast could turn even those who had been far above it into mere livestock. Livestock to be slaughtered!

They would all meet the same fate.

Yet surprisingly, the young human woman before its eyes was staring at the beast with clear eyes.

Irritated by the human woman’s attitude, the beast licked its lips threateningly.

Charlotte couldn’t remain calm.

‘To think it came this far.’

She felt a tension as if all the blood in her body had frozen.

If Helmut and her master Alonso had fallen, Charlotte would not be able to escape death here unless a miracle occurred.

The demonic beast was vicious and strong. It was terrifying. How could one not be afraid?

However, what was even more frightening was to die trembling without doing anything.

Charlotte certainly did not take up the sword for that. That was the pride of Renosa. To fight in a manner befitting the Renosa bloodline.

Charlotte quietly watched the creature’s movements with her sword drawn.

With a concentration that wouldn’t miss even the rustling of a leaf. She knew this wasn’t an opponent she could defeat by attacking.

That’s why she waited. In the fighting style she was familiar with.

‘Counterattack.’

She had already experienced the fastest movements.

She had fought Helmut. Even Helmut couldn’t take her down in one strike.

The beast might be stronger than Helmut, but it couldn’t be faster than him.

And then the creature moved.

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