Ch 27: Cat and Devil

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Shining thinks as she pulls out her sword.

Of course, Nearl doesn't agree with what's in Shining's mind. She holds her shield with one hand and her axe with another in a battle stance, "Rangers! Orchid! Ansel! Go deal with Nightingale. I will stop Shining myself."

"But..."

"There is no but!" Nearl takes a step forward and emphasizes, "I am putting my knighthood on the line. Shining, I will stop you, even if it means losing my life."

Nearl's words command respect. Even Rangers who have the most experience nods, "People tend to act rashly at night, so I won't stop you. Ansel, Orchid, follow me."

Shining's gaze suddenly becomes a lot colder as she lowers herself. Her sword slides out of its sheath, reflecting blindingly white light.

 Her sword slides out of its sheath, reflecting blindingly white light

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Nearl can feel the temperature drop around her. She knows Shining's battle prowess too well. If she were to fight Shining head-on, she would have no confidence at all, but she is a knight, and she has her justice. She won't back down.

"Shining, you..."

Suddenly, a man yells, "Shut the f*ck up! So you all goddamn annoying!"

Everyone is stunned.

Is that Lin Yie's voice?

Ansel is the first one looking in his direction, the ordinary person they have ignored.

"Lin Yie, you..."

Everyone is looking at Lin Yie now.

*Drip*

That's the sound of blood hitting the floor.

The dense vines filled with a devil's energy are interrupted by an arm.

Everyone is shocked. Even Nearl opens her mouth wide in shock.

"What are you doing?!" Shining yells

Lin Yie doesn't answer.

He looks down and sees his blood mixed with his sweat drip down from his chin. He says in a low voice.

"You just keep talking and god damn load too." He clenches his teeth and forces his words out,

"It is so f*cking annoying. Are you stupid?! Did your parents not teach you to be quiet when doctors are doing their job? I don't care if you are a devil, a furry, a lizard, or just a regular human, shut the f*ck up!" he bellows

He puts the last of his strength into his words.

"Don't treat vets like they are not doctors too!"

With one last push, he forces his arm deeper into the cage.

...

(Pain.)

(So much pain.)

(My muscles are cut.)

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