Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 105: Drunk man is Angry Part-3

Blake was completely taken aback, unable to believe that he was facing the same person he had once treated like a mere toy.

ʼW-What happened to him?ʼ Blakeʼs thoughts raced as he tried to make sense of the situation. He had believed that both he and that girl had perished inside the forest, yet here stood Aether, fearless and unyielding.

”Come on... Whereʼs that haughty attitude now?... heh,” Aether chuckled wickedly, his demeanour reminiscent of a villain relishing the chaos.

ʼThis bastard!!ʼ Blakeʼs frustration and anger surged, evident in the veins that popped on his forehead.

”I will end you with my own two hands!!!” Blakeʼs voice reverberated with determination as he lunged at Aether once more, intent on cutting him down. However, his attack was swiftly intercepted.

ʼThudʼ

ʼShhhʼ

Aether deftly caught Blakeʼs forearm that held the weapon, effortlessly disarming him with a single strike. Before Blake could react, Aether delivered a devastating gut punch, sending Blake crashing to the ground.

”BAM!!”

”Cough, Cough”

Blake coughed up blood, his body wracked with pain as he struggled to regain his footing and retrieve his weapon. Yet, Aether was relentless.

”BOOM!”

Aetherʼs fist connected with Blakeʼs head.. ”Heheh...”, each strike was accompanied by a chilling chuckle from Aether.

”BOOM!”

”Heh..”

”BOOM!”

”Heh..”

”BOOM!”

”Heh..”

”BOOM!”

...

....

Blakeʼs party, witnessing the brutal scene unfold, couldnʼt contain their outrage.

”YOU BASTARD!! STOP!!”

”YOU JERK!!!”

”I WILL KILL YOU!!”

Hearing their enraged shouts, Aether momentarily paused his assault, a sinister grin crossing his face.

”I dare you to step in and fight for your friend, otherwise....” Aetherʼs threat hung in the air, ominous and foreboding.

”BOOM!!”

”Hehe...” Aetherʼs laughter echoed through the arena, sending chills down everyoneʼs spine.

”C-Come on, guys, we need to intervene or weʼll lose our leader at this rate!!” One of Blakeʼs party members shouted, prompting them to jump into the battle arena.

However, their impulsive action was swiftly halted by the Announcer,

”Who gave you permission to enter the battle?” The Announcerʼs voice cut through the chaos, her tone devoid of emotion... it was none other than Empressʼs Maid.

Blakeʼs companions flinched, realizing their oversight in the heat of the moment. They scrambled to plead for forgiveness, but before they could utter a word,

”Empress.” Aether stood up, his gaze fixated on Empress, ”I want to face them all at once,” his voice brimming with anticipation, his mind consumed by thoughts of defeating Blake and his allies.... Forgetting his seduction process!!

”Ether, what the hell are you talk--” Velc attempted to intervene, but Empress interrupted with, ”Go ahead, but... Iʼm not yet impressed.”

ʼImpressed... what is she talking about?ʼ Aether wondered briefly, but his focus returned to the group as they tended to Blake, administering healing potions to his battered form.

ʼFour men and two women...ʼ Aether nodded to himself, sizing up his opponents as he stretched his muscles in preparation.

”Damn that bastard!!”

”Is he really the same person we nearly killed before?”

”How is he even alive?”

”Perhaps that girl sacrificed herself for him, and now heʼs seeking revenge.”

Blakeʼs team murmured amongst themselves, wearing grim expressions as they contemplated Aetherʼs actions.

”Whatever it is, we need to eliminate him,” Blake declared as he stood up, his face healed but still bearing signs of the brutal beating.

His companions nodded in agreement, their determination evident as they summed their Arcane cards and readied their weapons.

”Youʼve made a grave mistake... allowing us to group together. Now you have no chance of survival,” Blake spoke with malice in his words, his eyes fixed on Aether.

”Hmm...” Aether nodded calmly, showing little reaction. He then casually inserted his hand into his pocket and spoke with a haughty smile, ”Iʼll give you one minute. If you land a single attack on my body, Iʼll be on total defence..... You can do whatever you want, and I wonʼt fight back.”

”.... Seems like youʼre pushing your luck,” Blake retorted, his gaze unwavering as he asked, ”What if our attacks donʼt reach you?”

”.... Well, youʼll find out soon enough,” Aether replied with a shake of his head, a hint of pity in his eyes.

”Tsk, KILL HIM!!” Blake commanded his teammates, who quickly formed an attack formation. Three men took the front lines with their axes and swords, while two women positioned themselves as support behind them, and Blake positioned himself in the centre, ready to strike.

”Heeee...” Aetherʼs smile took on a wicked edge as he observed the approaching attackers. His hands remained in his pockets as he braced for their assault.

The scene reminded Aether of past encounters, facing off against groups of thugs armed with various weapons... a baseball bat, an iron rod, sharp knuckles, and chains. It always thrilled him in a peculiar way, yet he never acknowledged that feeling.

”Hehe...”

ʼShhhʼ

ʼShhhʼ

ʼBAM!ʼ

”What the....” The three men in the front were taken aback as Aether effortlessly evaded their attacks, moving with the grace and agility of a snake.

Undeterred, they continued their assault, swinging their weapons fiercely, but Aether continued to evade every strike without taking a single hit.

”The clock is ticking~” Aetherʼs voice carried a gentle tone as he deftly avoided their attacks.

But then,

”BAM!!”

”Shh... that was close,” Aether muttered, assessing the damage caused by a fireball that narrowly missed him. He then turned his attention to the two women who were launching magical spells at him.

With a smirk, ”Increase charm”

[+1 Charm]

[Charm: 11↑]

The sudden increase in charm made the two women flinch, their faces flushing as they were momentarily entranced by Aetherʼs gentle smile.

”What are you doing?!” Blakeʼs shout snapped them out of their daze, and they refocused on launching their magical assaults at Aether.

ʼTsk, Well, I suppose Iʼll use it if things get dire...ʼ Aether thought, swiftly evading their spells and physical attacks with remarkable ease and grace, almost like a dancer on the battlefield.

”Sshhh”

”Donʼt move, idiot!!”

”Sshhh”

”Bam!”

”Come on, stand in one place!!”

”BOOM!”

.....

...

Aether, with his hands still leisurely tucked in his pockets, effortlessly dodged every attack, making it look like childʼs play despite the intensity of the battle raging around him.

”F-Father, I-Is he truly the same person?” Kai asked with disbelief, his eyes wide as he watched the seasoned warriors of their group struggle to even lay a finger on Aether.

”...” Velcʼs face turned pale as he observed Aetherʼs prowess, a sense of unease settling in as he realized the gravity of the situation. He glanced at Delphine, seeking some explanation, ”Did you teach him these skills?”

”Who knows?” Delphine shrugged casually and with a gentle smile she commented, ”While his movements may seem rough, there are no unnecessary or wasted motions in his body. Itʼs a natural talent.... Good talent!”

Empress, watching the battle unfold with a keen eye, nodded in agreement. ”Indeed, his fighting style may lack refinement, but he is exceptionally skilled in his own way.”

In the midst of the chaotic skirmish in the battle arena,

”Thatʼs all? Just ten seconds more, you know!! Time is crucial,” Aether remarked with a hint of impatience, his keen eyes scanning the panting and fatigued opponents before him, a predator sensing its preyʼs weakness.

All eyes turned expectantly to Blake, who stepped forward with renewed determination, a flicker of doubt hidden behind his confident facade, ”Looks like Iʼll have to teach you a lesson right here,” he taunted, holding a massive fireball conjured with intense concentration.

”Hehe... Thatʼs what Iʼm talk---”

”BOOMMMMMMMM!!!!”

Before Aether could finish his sentence or react, Blake unleashed the fiery projectile with surprising speed and force, aiming to end the battle decisively.

”!!!” Seleneʼs eyes widened in horror, her heart pounding in her chest.... not only her but also Velc who abruptly looked at his son for any discomfort but to his surprise,

”Kai, are you alright?” Velcʼs voice was tinged with concern as he hurriedly checked his son for any signs of injury.

”H-Huh?” Kai blinked in confusion, his expression mirroring his fatherʼs concern as he checked his outer body, ”I-I donʼt feel anything,” he reassured them, relief flooding his voice.

”Heʼs really playing with fire... quite literally,” the Archpriestess remarked, her gaze fixed on the inferno fire

”Hehe...” Empress chuckled softly, a hint of amusement in her tone as she watched the unfolding spectacle with keen interest.

”Did we kill him?” a woman from Blakeʼs party asked, her voice trembling with uncertainty as she scanned the battlefield for any sign of Aether, Hoping everything ends here...

However, before her eyes, A man walked out from the yellow flames without a single burn on his body or rather on his dress.

!~Ding~!

[Survival rate: 5.55% ↑]

Aether glanced triumphantly at Blake, his grin widening into a mischievous smirk as he revelled in the thrill of the battle. ”Timeʼs up! I won! Yay!!!” he exclaimed joyously, briefly adopting a childlike demeanour before his expression shifted back to one of terrorizing faces. ”Hehe... Letʼs play Hide and.....

Seeeekkkk!!!” he added, his tone taking on a slightly menacing edge that sent a chill down the spines of those around him.

[+1 Agility]

[Agility: 13↑]

Before the woman could even comprehend what was happening, she found herself slammed into the ground by Aetherʼs swift and precise strike.

”Boom!”

”One down~” Aether declared with a hint of amusement, showcasing his dominance in the battle arena with both skill and cunning.