Abyssal Awakening

Chapter 171: Unbound Demonette

"The commissioner is actually a noble of the city and the story behind it is pretty sad. However, the reward is nice and from what the Guild has told me, the Unbound Demonette is only really known for their blade attacks and speed. Both of which I can deal with rather easily." Ria explained while Alcie raised her eyebrow.

"Oh? There's a story behind this one?"

"Yep. Apparently, the Demonette was something a small Lord commissioned after his wife had passed away. It was supposed to be a reminder of what he lost. However, due to his dealings with Abyss Blood, it seems to have corrupted the original mannequin and now its gone out of control. He's asking for it to be disposed of before it could cause any harm." Ria explained.

The Guild didn't give her too much context but this was merely the rumours that people have heard regarding this Demonette.

Hearing this, Alice couldn't help but tilt her head. If she recalled, there were indeed types of blood that could take over certain tools but they were usually limited to plant types rather than whatever beast this was.

"How many are taking this commission right now and where is it?"

"We're the only ones right now. But if we take too long some others might take the mission." Ria shrugged.

Contemplating to herself for a moment, Alice suggested that they should begin the mission tomorrow as they had just arrived at the city today. They still need some lodging and the clues regarding beasts for her third Sigil should also arrive tonight.

"It also gives us some time to do some re

'Some of the key weaknesses to dealing with the Unbound Demonette is its adverse reaction towards light and cold temperatures. The Organic Porcelain that cover the Demonette is extremely fragile despite the insides housing numerous blades. Exposure to light and cold temperatures causes the skin to dry up and crack apart with the beast unable to sustain itself.

'As a three star difficulty beast, it has a reputation to being extremely aggressive and fast but the durability is rather weak. Proceed with caution and when hunting, prepare multiple source of light. Having one source of light will make the user of said light the prime target of the Unbound Demonette.'

Closing the book, Alice was silent. Her mind digested the information along with the implications of the fact that the Unbound Demonette could be artificially reproduced.

With a connection to grief and death, she couldn't help but wonder if the beast was truly an accidental remembrance gone wrong or was there something darker at work.

Keeping a hold on the book for now, Alice made her way to Ria so that they could share the information.

She noticed Ria reading a few books before putting them back with disinterest as she seemed to be having a hard time finding the information they wanted.

"I found something that you might want to see." Alice called out, holding the Codex.

"Apparently the Demonette can be artificially reproduced in mass quantities. Not sure if the Lord did it purposefully or accidentally. Hard to tell."

Hearing this, Ria's expression shifted and accepted the book.

Flipping to the page that Alice was reading, she read the passages herself before frowning deeply.

"These requirements does seem… Hard to come across in a city. Especially if it requires the original body. Unless… It's not an Unbound Demonette?" Ria asked as it could be a mistake on the Guild's side. A beast that looks similar but not quite the Demonette.

"I mean… It's possible. But if it is indeed the Demonette then it might've been done on purpose." Alice sighed.

"Let's take it slow then. We'll talk to the Lord that commissioned this first and get a quick look at the beast. If it's the Unbound Demonette then we'll take it out. If not, we'll take a step back and investigate the situation first."

Agreeing to Ria's suggestion, the two placed the books back before making their way out of the library.

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"Dammit! Can the Hunters take care of the beast already?!" A man dressed in lavish clothes complained while pacing back and forth in a room.

"Relax yourself my Lord. The beast will fall and that is a certainty. The Guild has notified me that another has taken the Commission, I do believe they will be in contact soon."

"They better make it quick then! So many have already failed. Any longer and we'll have to take matters into my own hands!" The Lord grumbled before leaving the room.

If this Unbound Demonette continues to run rampant, the amount of damage done to his home would be unthinkable. He couldn't let this continue anymore.

'How hard is it to take care of one damn beast!?'