Night Sword Serpent

The Night Sword Serpent is one of the few shadow Creatures that are better known to the world.

They live in the far north where the daytime is a few hours, as they love the night. However, they have also been sighted further south. Nevertheless, it is unusual to meet one here on the island.

In the Guild, they are classified as extremely dangerous, as adult specimens can kill even phase 3 aura users easily, if unprepared.

"Everyone pays attention to what I am saying. It is a Night Sword Serpent, they can hide in the shadows and have a razor-sharp blade at the end of their tail. Watch out for attacks from behind and shadows around you."

Uncle Berns shouted as he grabs Annabeth by the arm and draws her to the group.

"Watch out for the sun. Stand close to each other so that your shadows overlap."

Uncle Bernd knows that he must not panic, but must give clear instructions. A competent leader is self-confident, not to be thrown off guard, and can give orders even in surprising situations.

As a veteran, he has been through countless dangers. His confidence in coming here with his team, even though they are carrying Annabeth, is based on decades of experience, his trust in his team, and his own strength.

"Uncel Bernd, how can we defeat the serpent?"

Hans was serious and calm. One moment they were about to dig out his mother's chest, and the next moment the head of one of the crew was cut off.

But he kept his eyes on the chest and followed the orders.

Not only is the Chest an important memento of his mother, but it also contains something that could change his life.

"The Night Sword Serpent can't hide in the shadows forever, at some point, it has to come out. We just have to wait for him to jump out of the shadows and then deal him the killing blow."

The group of seven people stood in a straight line so that their shadows all pointed east, one above the other. If the serpent wants to attack from close up, then from that area.

Annabeth was shaking all over but did not make a sound. In situations like this, she was still clear-headed and knew not to do anything stupid, but to listen to the experienced.

"Captain, how long can this take? We can't wait here forever. it will be dark in a few hours."

Marshel is not impatient, but he knows that they do not have much time. As soon as the sun sets, not only the snake is at an advantage, but other predators become active as well. And the blood of Kron will attract scavengers here. Time is not on their side.

As a Leader and veteran, he knew immediately what marshal meant, but he had no choice but to hold out. The snake has already tried to attack Annabeth, the weakest member.

As soon as they release the formation, he will attack her again. He cannot risk Annabeth's life lightly. Once she is injured or dies, the matter is not over if they leave the island alive. The Earl will arrest them and execute them immediately.

"We wait 30 min and then I will test if he is still near."

"How do you want to do that, Uncle Bernd?"

"Simple, I will go out of the formation and encourage him to attack."

"..."

"Is that a good idea?"

"Don't worry, I am an experienced Aura User and I am prepared. The advantage of the Night Sword Serpent is the ability to catch people by surprise."

What he did not tell them was that even without the ability the serpent is a worthy opponent

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After 30 minutes, nothing happened. Uncle Bernd then slowly moved away from the formation.

As soon as he was a certain distance from the group away...

SWISH!

A Blade emerges from the shadow of the Group. It was so fast that everyone could only react when it was already close to Annabteh's neck.

CLANG!

This Attack was two times faster than the first. But Uncel Bernd was not flustered, he has already expected that he is not the actual target, but Annabeth instead.

Which is why he threw a knife at Annabeht without hesitation at the first possible moment.

"Don't let it escape into the shadows!"

When the attack was thwarted another time, everyone saw the creature clearly, as it must reveal itself in the attack.

Uncle Bernd knew that now is the opportunity to deal the snake the death blow. He dashes at the group and shouts to the others to stop the Snake.

Ryan and Marshel responded immediately. They adjusted their stance and struck at the enemy with their swords.

One aimed at the neck and the other at the center.

But the Night Sword Serpent was not completely helpless, even if his surprise attack failed.

He is given his name because of his two primary abilities or characteristics. One is the ability to walk in the shadows and the other is his body, which is hard and as sharp as a sword.

CLANG!CLANG!CLANG!

The snake swings its razor-sharp tail back and forth and fends off the attacks.

Uncel Bernd, the Captain, and stage 3 Aura user accelerated his body and appeared like a haze behind the snake.

He holds his hand firmly around the handle of the sword and with a violent downward stroke targets the torso of the just defenseless snake.

CLANG!Splash!

It felt like he was hitting a steel pipe with his sword.

Swish!

The snake did not let go and wrapped its tail around the sword. He did not expect that. The snake opens its mouth and snaps at his head. In this short distance, he can no longer make a move in time.

Bind!

"Uncle Bernd let go and attack again."

Out of nowhere, a black ribbon-like thing binds the snake and prevents the fatal attack.

Uncle Bernd didn't know what happened, but he didn't think about it for long. He dropped his sword and reached for his dagger at his belt.

Swing!

With one stroke, he attacked the same spot as before with all his strength.

Drop!

A headless body fell down while the head fell into the distance.