Frostfire Legacy

Chapter 275 Exposed Location

Vanessa stared at Selene, a thin frown now appearing in place of her previous arrogant expression. She could understand that she had the advantage overall, even if she forced the situation to continue.

However, the risk of Selene doing as she threatened to was undeniable.

Even with her strength, getting sucked into the void of space would spell her death. What more with an extra baggage that she needed to protect?

Of course, Selene was in the same boat. She would die with 99% certainty if she ever fell into the void of space, even with Scheid's help. Not to mention the other three, who Vanessa's Blood Palace Descent weakened until they couldn't even stand up anymore.

"STOP IT NOW!" Selene growled, feeling that her limit was nearing too.

Behind her, the Shadow Spirit King Scheid had already manifested, appearing like a man in a black hooded cape—like the Grim Reaper, less the scythe. On his face under the hood, nothing could be seen apart from a large mouth curving like a crescent moon, appearing unnervingly creepy.

Selene's trembling hands moved, about to signal Scheid to start devouring the space itself.

"... Alright, alright. Calm down."

Vanessa sighed, snapping her fingers as a signal at the same time. As she did, the blood flowing out of their bodies stopped completely.

"Then, what now?" Vanessa asked. "Wanna have a chat or something? I'm in a hurry though."

Although her "attack" stopped, she wasn't kind enough to return their blood to them. They're enemies, either way, so that's their problem, not hers.

Selene looked over at her three "allies" and frowned. Solara and Kaz were still fine, although weakened. However, their support, Chronalisa, was already downed and unconscious. If they continued fighting, then they'd be at an absolute disadvantage, even if they had more people on their side.

She glanced at the Spirit King behind her before finally sighing.

"... We'll retreat," she declared with a disappointed tone before glaring straight at Vanessa. "And I'm warning you, if you try to attack us from the back, I'll let Scheid destroy this very dimension."

If Selene didn't offer a stalemate, then Vanessa would have been forced to use the technique to her limits, bringing her a victory in the current battle... but would end up unable to fight for Aster in succeeding battles.

"Well, what's done is done." She shrugged, quickly changing gears. "Anyway, I'll be heading toward Aster first. What do you plan to do?"

Faeloria, who was the one she asked, hesitatingly responded. "I..."

Currently, her body was burning hot, aroused beyond reason. Vanessa's blood-based potion-cum-aphrodisiac was so effective that she was literally suffering!

"... Want me to help you?" Vanessa teased lightly, licking her lips.

However, Faeloria wasn't in the mood to joke around anymore.

"No. Prioritize going to the center. I have a feeling that the situation isn't favorable for us if you dally here," she announced with a serious expression. "I'll try and follow after I've calmed down a little."

"Alright, I understand." Vanessa shrugged once more. "Then, wanna borrow some toys of mine? I have unused ones in my ring."

"... Just go."

Faeloria seemed a little tempted but quickly shook off the thought. Right now, her sixth sense was telling her that rather than playing around, they needed to move immediately.

"I'm not sure, but I think Aster is in danger," she explained, causing Vanessa's expression to turn serious in a snap.

"I understand." Vanessa nodded. "Then leave Aster to me. I'll make sure I protect him until you arrive."

Without waiting for Faeloria's reply, she quickly rushed to the edge of the floating island and jumped into a freefall. Of course, falling from a height of over three kilometers would still kill her, despite how high her level is, but it's not like she would simply fall down without resistance.

*FLAP!*

Just as she fell halfway to the ground, a pair of blood-red bat-like wings—as wide as she was tall—appeared on her back, quickly controlling her descent and falling direction. Of course, as a vampire, Vanessa knows how to fly!