Hunting

Why would the Church have such doubts?

After calming down, Sulu immediately realized the problem.

If they're missing, they could be trapped in a secret realm or they could be dead. Why would they be suspected of being corrupted?

"Because recently, someone in Langenda State witnessed a person who looks like Rhode... This person is suspected of possessing the form of Demon creatures..."

The [Witch Hunter] path does not include Demon form; this is exclusive to the [Fallen]!

"Of course..." Dunstan reassured her, "That person might not necessarily be Rhode ... and there might be some misunderstanding."

In his heart, however, he suspected that Rhode was very likely to fall into depravity.

This is actually not uncommon among the [Witch Hunter] class.

"Thank you for the information! Even if he has truly fallen, my stance remains the same as before."

Sulu took a deep breath and slowly replied, "Brigitte, please see Dunstan off in my stead."

"Well then, I'll take my leave."

Dunstan stood up. He had come today mainly to confirm this, hoping that Sulu would be mentally prepared.

Langenda State.

Inside the abandoned attic, a fierce battle is underway.

Two Demon creatures with Bat wings, goat horns, and black skin collided violently.

If any Church personnel were to pass by, they would certainly see the Evil Spirit permeating the area.

These are two fourth-tier [Winged Demon]! Demon creatures just one step away from complete metamorphosis!

"We are all Fallen, why are you attacking me?"

One of the [Winged Demon] was struck in the chest by a claw. Its skin, which could withstand small-caliber firearms, was torn apart by the powerful force of its own kind, and blood with a sulfurous smell flowed out as it roared.

"I... am Witch Hunter!"

The taller [Winged Demon] roared, its right hand bony protruding and transforming into a black longsword, which it stabbed down fiercely.

"Haha... Look at yourself, do you still believe in this stuff?"

The [Winged Demon] who had asked the first question soared high into the air, "Come... embrace the Abyss, listen to the whispers of Demon... you will gain unimaginable power."

His voice was so seductive that it could corrupt even the most unsteady-minded ordinary people.

"No!"

The tall [Winged Demon] immediately refused, and with another slash, struck the enemy's arm.

I curse you!

The disadvantaged [Winged Demon] retreated, smashed open the window, spread its wings, and prepared to fly away.

Whoosh!

Just then, two beams of silver light emerged from the darkness, like the light of dawn, striking the Demon creature's wings.

The silver arrows, the demon-hunting runes inscribed on them, and the holy water are all its nemesis.

The [Winged Demon] let out a miserable cry, its wings became pitted and bruised, and it fell to the ground.

"Die!"

The towering [Winged Demon] descended from the sky, severing its head from its body with a single strike.

"My family... will not let you get away with this."

Even with the head separated from the body, the powerful life force and spiritual energy still caused the opponent to utter a dying curse.

"I'll be waiting."

The tall [Winged Demon] looked resolute and suddenly reverted to his Demon form.

The black leather layer shrank back beneath the skin, and the goat horns and fleshy wings on his back also disappeared, transforming him into a resolute-looking man— Rhode!

"Well done!"

He looked at a female hunter who emerged from the darkness.

The other person was dressed in hunter's clothes and deerskin boots, and had a finely crafted crossbow in his hand.

"Next... I will teach you the knowledge of dissecting Demon creatures on the spot... This is a fourth-tier [Winged Demon]. Its wings are the main material for advancing to the third-tier [Demon Hunting Expert]. Besides that, its blood and its horns are also very useful..."

Rhode crouched down, took the package from the huntress, and took out tools from it.

The scene immediately became extremely bloody and grotesque.

"So? Do you regret choosing the path of the [Witch Hunter], Anfei?" Rhode asked while processing the materials.

This female Witch Hunter is none other than Anfei, whom Sulu met in Harris City!

However, her friends are nowhere to be found.

No... I don't regret it.

Anfei said firmly, "But this [Winged Demon], you seem to care about it a lot, specifically tracking it all the way here?"

"In reality... my Demon creature form is incomplete. There are only two ways to ascend to legendary status... The first is through massive slaughter and creating terror to please the Abyss and receive its blessings, while simultaneously devouring the flesh and blood of countless extraordinary and ordinary beings. The second is plunder! Plunder the characteristics of other Demon creatures! This is also permitted by the Abyss. True Demon may simply enjoy chaos and terror, and don't care if their Demon creatures kill each other..."

Rhode's voice was deep.

As a former Witch Hunter, his choice was obvious.

The fifth tier of the [Fallen] is called [Purgatory Demon], which is a complete Demon creature form.

They can cast powerful fire spells and are versed in Demon language, a blasphemous language that can also cast curses.

This knowledge emerged directly from the Demon bloodline after advancing to the fourth tier [Winged Demon]!

This alone instilled in Rhode a deep fear of Demon.

"Yes, I care a lot about this [Winged Demon] because its bloodline... comes from a branch of Demon family whose name cannot be revealed, possessing extremely pure Abyss blood, which is exactly what I need."

Rhode paused for a moment, then continued.

He suffered a major blow to his spirit and almost fell into complete depravity, but was saved by Anfei.

Later, he found himself in a very strange state.

Although it has fallen into Demon form, it is able to maintain its rationality with its beliefs and restrain its desire for chaos and slaughter.

This made him realize that the path of the [Fallen] is not entirely chaotic and evil; there may also be beings like him, who are in the Abyss but yearn for humanity!

Unfortunately, information about this kind of guy is definitely being blocked by the Church.

Even within the Portley Family, there are no relevant records, suggesting that the information may have been edited.

Of course, the [Fallen] form still leans towards evil; once his sanity is eroded by madness, he will become a true madman.

Not to mention the occasional Abyssal Whisper.

"A family whose name can't be revealed... that sounds incredibly powerful..."

Anfei said excitedly.

Rhode glanced at her speechlessly. "Because this family's name is cursed, well... this isn't knowledge you should know."

He promised to guide her into the mystical world as a way of repaying a debt of gratitude.

Unexpectedly, Anfei chose the Witch Hunter's Legacy.

Although this was indeed the most complete inheritance he possessed, he had already told Anfei about its drawbacks, yet the girl still made this choice, which greatly surprised him.