Transmigrated as an Extra: Awakening of The Ex‐Class'-Chapter 48 : Butterfly effect part 3

The sound of the beasts’ footsteps shook the air, making the walls themselves seem to tremble. Every step they took was an unbearable reminder that if we stopped we would fall crushed beneath their feet.

"Run!" I shouted, urging the princess to hurry. The power unleashed by the ogres was palpable; the sound of more creatures advancing behind us became increasingly closer. We could not stay there to face these monsters.

The only option we had and could take was to find shelter. We needed a safe place to wait for a rescue team or the royal guard to arrive; only then could we survive in this situation. Getting out of here on our own seemed impossible. Even returning to the first floor seemed more viable, and that would be despite the ogres guarding the elevator, blocking the way. The other thing would be to take the stairs... although it seemed that those too were guarded by those demonic bastards. There was no clear way out, only the need to find a safe place while we waited for reinforcements. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Suddenly, the orc growled, his gaze fixed on us, and his axe spun through the air with terrifying speed. The metallic sound of steel cutting through the air filled my ears, and I braced myself for impact. However, just as the orc lunged at us, a louder, more violent and imposing roar was heard from within the portal. That growl carried with it such overwhelming power that, as if it were an order, the orc stopped his attack and turned, immediately returning to his post. The air vibrated with the force of his retreat, and his attitude immediately changed. He was no longer a threat to us; he now seemed to be guarding a specific area, as if he were responding to a higher call.

"What the...?" —I muttered, unable to understand what had happened.

But there was no time to question it. I knew the danger was still there, lurking in the shadows. The princess looked at me with eyes full of uncertainty, but without words, her expression was a reflection of the same desperation I felt.

We moved with extreme caution through the hallway, the place was chaos. Ogres prowled around and every now and then a new corpse appeared, but they were not our greatest concern. We knew that the worst lurked beyond: the djinns. Those sickly beings of demonic energy gave me goosebumps.

Finally, we found a room and took refuge in it. Silence enveloped us instantly, but the noise outside of the fighting and the sound of the monsters kept us alert. Every creak of footsteps on the floor, every second that passed, seemed like a harbinger of something big about to happen. I could feel it in the air, something sinister and dangerous that glided like an invisible shadow.

I tried to relax for the moment, maybe take a little breath, but fear and adrenaline continued to invade my body, becoming more disturbing as the minutes passed. It was then that I was in the sea of ​​my subconsciousness when a creaking door interrupted my thoughts. At first, I only saw the silhouette. In the darkness, a tall, thin figure slowly emerged from the threshold, sliding with inhuman grace. The metallic shine of a knife appeared in his hand, reflecting the dim light of the room.

- Who...? —I started, but I stopped short, my instincts screamed at me that it was not the time to speak, I had to think quickly and urgently, if I didn’t want to end up dead in this place.

A murderer, no doubt. But it was not clear if he was one of the attackers besieging the place or if he had other interests.

"Where do you think you are going?" "The figure said, his voice deep and almost mocking, taking a step forward. The man’s presence was imposing, and the air seemed to grow thicker as he came closer.

The princess tensed beside me, her breathing becoming ragged. I could see the fear reflected in her eyes. I tried to remain calm, but I felt the pressure of what was coming at us. It was clear that this man did not come with good intentions.

"We don’t have time for this," I replied, stepping forward and placing my body between the princess and the stranger.

The man watched for a moment, as if assessing the situation, and then laughed, a low, manic laugh that echoed throughout the place.

"Wow... you think you can run away from this?" he said disdainfully, and that was when I saw it: his eyes glowed with an almost demonic red glow. This guy wasn’t just a killer. He was a djinn. I’m going to have some fun with you guys... - he added with a simple smile that made my skin crawl.

My heart was pounding, and I knew that if we didn’t act quickly, the situation would become even more dangerous. The man’s movements were precise, and although I was still at a safe distance, I could see how his fingers closed firmly on the knife. This guy was an expert and from the energy I felt he was at least a C rank.

"Don’t come closer!" I shouted, my voice coming out louder than I thought, as I tried to calculate my next move.

The princess, trembling, looked at me in despair. Not only had we been cornered, but the presence of the djinn was so overwhelming that the air felt heavier, as if every breath was a challenge. His strength was inhuman, and his dark aura seemed to absorb all the light around him.

The djinn advanced quickly, sliding towards us with incredible agility, as if he were dancing with the wind, his steps were synchronized and lethal. The sound of the knife tearing through the wind was so clear that it made me shudder, but my mind reacted in the blink of an eye. I knew I couldn’t dodge the attack or the princess would be left unprotected. There was no choice. My body tensed and without hesitation, I transformed my left bracelet into a golden-hued sword that radiated a slight blue energy and, I launched myself to meet the djinn, the sword in my hand had carved formulas that prevented it from dispersing the mana completely. The clash was brutal. My blade intercepted his knife with an indescribable force, deflecting his attack to the side. The impact made every part of my body vibrate.

«argg»... a cry of pain escaped from my throat. It was as if every bone cracked under the pressure of the impact.

—Clang! —The sound of the collision continued to echo, our swords hitting each other harder and harder, the wounds piling up with each clash and my arm shaking from the force of the impact.

My breathing was becoming more and more unbearable, I was becoming careless, sweat was already soaking my entire forehead.

At that moment the djinn changed direction and threw himself at the princess.

—Run! —I ordered, my voice more urgent than ever, as I placed myself between her and the djinn. My sword shone with a faint blue glow that illuminated the room, the energy emanating from it humming in the air like a spring about to break.

The djinn smiled, his low, cavernous laughter filled the space, and a dark energy began to emanate from his body, distorting the air around him. The knife in his hands began to glow with an evil glow, a scarlet red began to take over the area around us, strange sounds mixed in that frightening knife, I immediately realized that it was a cursed artifact.

"So you think you can stop me?" he said with a deep voice and trembling with power, it seemed stabilised with this new power, while his knife seemed to grow larger and sharper before my eyes. Each word of his seemed to make the air become denser, as if he could cut it with a single gesture.

The ground beneath my feet trembled, and a wave of palpable dark energy was released from his body, distorting the environment around him. The walls seemed to crumple, and the light of the torches flickered, dazzled by the power of the djinn I almost lost consciousness, now I knew. I didn’t have much time, and this wasn’t the end.

My breathing was becoming increasingly unbearable, but I was trying with all my might not to let it take over. I knew I couldn’t let the darkness consume everything. My body tensed, my mind focused on the only possible way out: killing the bastard.

With a blinding flash, my sword, which until that moment had been vibrating with pure energy, erupted in a flash of blue light. The energy sword shone like a star, cutting through the darkness with its radiance. Without hesitation, I advanced towards him, the sound of my sword cutting through the air filling the room. Every step I took felt the weight of battle, the responsibility of protecting the princess and stopping this monster.