The Incubus System Chapter 702. Fiery Fur (Patreon)

The Incubus System Chapter 702. Fiery Fur

Larry’s PoV

The night was a shadowy shroud, engulfing the Lightglen city streets in an ominous veil of darkness. The sounds of pain and fighting echoed through the deserted city, a haunting melody that sent shivers down the spine of anyone brave enough to venture out into the night. Larry stood tall and focused in the midst of the chaos of the empty building, his eyes fixed firmly on the demonic creature that dared to challenge him.

With a swift and fluid motion, Larry summoned forth his mana strike. The demon, sensing the danger, leaped backward with lightning-fast reflexes, narrowly avoiding the deadly blow.

Larry gritted his teeth in frustration. This demon was no ordinary foe, possessing an agility and cunning that put even the most skilled of demon hunters to shame. It even had managed to evade the great demon's subordinate, slipping past their watchful eyes to make its way into the building where Larry now stood.

The two clashed with a thunderous roar, the sound of their battle echoing through the empty halls like a symphony of destruction. Larry's holy chain collided with the demon's own infernal power, sending shockwaves rippling through the air with each impact.

Larry could feel the pain in his chest growing with each passing moment. The pain had started as soon as he had entered this area, a warning sign that something was terribly wrong. But he refused to let it slow him down. He had a job to do, a duty to protect the innocent from the demonic scourge that plagued this city.

But Larry had been trained to push past his limits, to fight through the pain and emerge victorious against even the most powerful of foes. He was no stranger to danger, having battled demons for as long as he could remember.

He had no idea how many demon hunters were in this place, but he knew that he was one of the few. He had joined the fight by accident, patrolling the area even though it was not his assigned patrol zone. But when he had heard the sounds of battle, he had known that he had to act. Despite the risk, he had entered this area alone, hoping to find and eliminate any demonic threats before they could cause harm to the innocent.

Despite his determination to fight on, Larry's body was failing him. His muscles were burning with fatigue, and his breaths came in ragged gasps. As he raised his hands to summon another wave of magical energy, he felt a sudden jolt of pain shoot through his body, causing him to yelp in agony.

Before he could react, the demon seized the opportunity, pouncing forward with lightning-fast reflexes. Larry knew that this could be the end, that he would die here, alone. But then, something unexpected happened.

Another demon burst into the building, charging forward to confront the first demon. Larry watched in shock as the two demons clashed, their movements were fluid and deadly. He was grateful for the unexpected reprieve, but he was also confused. Why would a demon help him?

Larry gasped for breath, crawling backward instinctively as the two demons continued to fight in front of him. He watched in awe as they clawed at each other. It was clear that the new demon was stronger, overpowering the first demon with ease.

In a matter of seconds, the new demon had gained the upper hand, its movements becoming faster and more precise as it zeroed in on its prey. Larry could see the fear in the first demon's eyes as it realized that it was no match for its opponent. And then, in a blinding flash of fiery fire, it was over. The first demon disintegrated into ashes.

As the dust cleared, Larry found himself staring at the new demon, its figure towering over him like a monster from a nightmare. The demon was shaped like a cool monstrous dog, the size of a horse, with teeth and claws that were intimidating. Spikes of fire covered its body, lighting up the empty building like a bonfire in the dead of night.

Despite its fearsome appearance, Larry could sense that this demon was different. It had saved his life, after all. He couldn't help but stare in awe at its powerful physique and the intensity of its glowing flames. The red fur reminded him of Ethan's new pet, Red.

The demon approached Larry with slow, deliberate steps, its fiery eyes fixed on him. In contrast to its previous ferocity, it looked calm and composed, and Larry couldn't sense any bad intentions emanating from it.

Larry stared at it in awe, wondering how he should behave or handle the situation. He had faced many demons in the past, but this was the first time he had encountered one that seemed to be docile, or at least that was what he thought.

As the demon loomed over him, Larry felt a sudden surge of courage. He raised his hand in greeting, hoping to establish some kind of connection with the creature.

"Hello," he tried to communicate.

He held out his hand tentatively as if he were approaching a large dog instead of a demon. He ignored the fact that demons were known to eat humans and instead focused on the creature's apparent docility.

To his surprise, the demon didn't recoil or attack. Instead, it lowered its massive head and allowed Larry to stroke its fiery fur. Larry felt a thrill of excitement as he realized that he had made a connection with the creature.

But when Larry's hand touched the demon's side, the creature suddenly turned to the other side, growling in shock. Larry was taken aback by the sudden change in demeanor, and he couldn't help but wonder what had caused it.

The demon's expression turned unhappy, and for a moment, Larry thought that he had somehow offended it. But before he could even ask, the demon ran and crashed through the window, leaving the building in a hurry.

Larry was left standing there, alone and bewildered, as the demon disappeared into the night. He couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment that the connection he had felt with the creature had been so abruptly severed.

He lowered his trembling hand. "What the hell am I doing?" he asked himself. It was a reckless act and could cost his life. Yet he did. He would be fired by the association if they found out.