*CRACK!
Reign anticipated feeling the satisfying crunch of a human head as his jaws closed on his prey.
However, he was surprised to find himself in a stalemate, unable to shut his mouth.
A few seconds ago.
He just woke up, feeling threatened. His instincts screamed that the individual in front of him was dangerous, so he immediately went for the kill, but failed .
"I'm not here to hurt you," the girl in front of him said with a sweet, gentle voice.
As his vision cleared, he realized she was just a little innocent looking girl.
His mouth was now held by some kind of solid blood, preventing him from moving despite using his bite skill.
'Who is she? ' he muttered to himself. He would be an idiot to believe that they had just came here to chat. .
He also noticed a man at the entrance holding a shotgun, pointing it directly at him.
'Are they here to kill me?' he added, his mind racing for possible solution .
CREAK-- CREAK-- CREAK.
Reign exerted more effort to bite down, but his mouth only moved slightly. He attempted to move his body, but it was also bound by the blood tendrils. He had no means of escape whatsoever.
SWOOOOSH!
His claws suddenly extended, directly targeting the mysterious girl's abdomen.
It was supposed to be a surprise attack, but before his claw could touch her, it was blocked by some kind of blood barrier.
CLANG!
The sound of his claw hitting a solid object echoed in the cave. This thing took the term "blood is thicker than water" to a whole new level.
"Don't waste your time. You were just born, right? Anna is stronger than you now," the mysterious girl spoke as she patted his head.
Reign's mind raced with confusion and frustration.
How could this seemingly innocent girl possess such power over him?
She seemed unfazed by his resistance, maintaining a calm demeanor as she observed him.
"You're not ready yet," she said softly, almost sympathetically. "But don't worry, I can help you."
Reign's instincts urged him to fight back, to break free from her control, but a part of him was intrigued by her words.
What did she mean by helping him? And why did she seem so confident in her abilities?
Before he could ponder further, the girl released her hold on him, allowing him to move freely once again.
Reign cautiously backed away, eyeing her warily. He knew he needed to tread carefully around this mysterious figure.
'Is she some kind of secret boss?' he thought, feeling his desire to fight fade away.
He realized it wasn't worth risking a conflict with someone so powerful at this early stage.
Knowing he'd get stronger eventually, Reign decided to step back for now. In gaming terms, he could be considered a late game hero.
"What are you?" Reign grumbled, struggling to speak clearly with his monster physique and distinctive facial features.
The mysterious girl smiled back at him as she heard him speak, her eyes shining even in the dark.
As she continued to gaze at him with an intensity that sent shivers down his spine, Reign realized that there was much more to her than met the eye.
With a wary stance, he decided to keep his guard up and tread cautiously around her.
"Answer my question," he demanded, his voice tinged with a hint of defiance. "Who are you, and what do you want from me?"
"My name is Anna, and I am like you," she said, letting out a wide, innocent smile.
'Like me? She also had a system?' he thought to himself, his mind racing with questions.
"What do you mean?" he asked, seeking clarification.
During this type of unexpected meeting, where the other party was willing to talk, it would be far better to gather some information first before jumping to conclusions.
"Umm," she said, touching her lips while contemplating, her innocent appearance emphasized by her cute habit. "We are both not humans," she added with a grin.
"I could tell that much," Reign replied with an annoyed tone. There was no way she was human. If she were, she would already be in his stomach.
The mysterious girl giggled after hearing his response.
"Let's be a family, you will become my little brother," she added, with a grin that made him wonder if she was serious or just teasing him.
"Why should I do that? And why should I be the little brother" he asked, his mind already devising an escape plan.
She might be powerful, but he was confident in his speed. If he ran with all his might, it was possible for him to escape.
With determination pulsing through his veins, he tensed his muscles, preparing to bolt at the slightest opportunity.
He cast a quick glance around, assessing the surroundings for any obstacles or potential hiding spots.
As his gaze returned to the mysterious girl, he noticed her watching him intently, her expression unreadable.
"Don't think of escaping, little brother. My blood is faster," she warned him with a smile, her tone playful but filled with confidence .
He knew that she was telling the truth. Her demeanor and the strange power she exhibited left little doubt in his mind.
'Just wait till I evolve. I'll make sure you regret doing this to me,' Reign sneered in contempt.
He was a vengeful and petty person, and he didn't care what his enemy looked like at all. Cute? Innocent? It just made him think that she would taste delicious.
"Fine, but call me Reign," he muttered under his breath, reluctantly giving up for now. "And don't expect me to trust you just yet."
Anna's smile widened, a glint of amusement dancing in her eyes. "Fair enough," she replied.
"Okay. Let's go now, Reign. This place is dangerous," she said, walking closer and offering her small hand.
Author's Note:
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