Undead Beast Master: Living Solely for My Desires-Chapter 111: Through the Eyes of the Unseen

In the book, there weren’t only words, as there was even a very well-drawn illustrations of how one could move using a dagger, how to move the body in order to dodge, how to use the daggers to parry and block, and where the best place to strike was.

’The best place to strike would be where you would be able to pierce the artery in the human body. The graph here shows where they are located.’

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Zaroth carefully scanned the illustration as he made sure to remember every single detail that he could. ’This is surely going to be helpful, why wasn’t this in the other books?’ he wondered, but didn’t question it further as it was probably because each book had a different author, so each author would prioritize different things.

’So in general, this book talks about how to move fast and avoid attacks.’

He was surprised by his reading speed as he saw that he had almost read the entire thing. It seemed that the amount of hours he had spent here reading had allowed him to read at an unnaturally fast pace.

In the last page, it spoke about how important it was for dagger users to remain unseen as most of the time, those who used them were assassins.

’So, dear reader, I will recommend my other book, "Guide to Hide in Plain Sight." In it, we go into depth about why and how to be undetectable.’

With a sigh, he closed the book. "How shameless, recommending your other books at the end of this one… well, it’s not like I have a plan on what I am going to read now, so I guess I will pick it up later," he muttered as he glanced at Zack.

Zack was about halfway done with the book. Zaroth didn’t want to interrupt him, but it was closing time.

"You can finish it tomorrow," he spoke as he got up.

"Hm? Is it closing time already?" Zack asked as he closed the book.

"Yeah, time flies when you read, doesn’t it? I don’t understand why some people don’t read more often."

"Lack of time, I guess," Zack shrugged as he walked towards the receptionists. Rather than going back tomorrow, he was going to rent it as he wanted to find out what happens next.

Exiting the library, Zaroth smirked. "So, feeling better?"

"Yeah, a bit, alright, we will meet tomorrow." Zack waved a hand as he began to head back.

Taking a deep breath, Zack glanced at the night sky.

A second later, he felt eyes on him, so he shifted his gaze to the place he felt it from.

"…A raven? I may have become insane… I think I need to sleep," he muttered as he continued his walk home.

The raven tilted its head to the side, watching Zack closely with its bloodshot eyes.

A moment later, it flew into the air, keeping low to the ground.

*****

A few days earlier.

"Yes, there has been a change of plans, actually," the salesman spoke as he leaned back in his chair.

"What is it?" David spoke irritably. He disliked being told what to do, but he didn’t have much of a choice at the moment.

The salesman threw a photo on the table as he spoke. "Some rather unexpected things have happened, and we have to take care of them… this one is the biggest thing we have to get rid of."

David raised an eyebrow as he picked up the photo. On it was a man with black hair and white pupils.

"I am not sure if you are aware, but a few years ago, there was a sudden rise at the White Fang clan as their leader was killed and replaced by his own brother."

David scoffed, "Yes, I’ve heard rumors, what about it?"

"Well, apparently the former owner had a son, and the current owner wants to get rid of the boy as he thinks it will cause too many problems in the future."

"So? Just why don’t they kill him themselves?"

The salesman smiled at David’s naïve question. "Because politics don’t work that way, boy. If they do it, they would surely leave traces behind, and these traces could cause them trouble. As such, they have required the emperor for help. And his majesty, wanting to take advantage of the moment and put them in our debt, has given us this mission."

The salesman shifted his gaze to the thing wearing human skin. "And who is the best fit for the job if not you, my friend? A human’s work will easily be traced… but what about a demon?"

The thing shifted its gaze from the window to the salesman as if silently judging him.

Meanwhile, David’s eyes widened in shock. He knew that the thing wasn’t human, but he thought they weren’t supposed to acknowledge it. ’So I guess he also knew. Is that why the thing joined us?’

"So you want me to get rid of the boy?" the thing asked. Its voice lacked any kind of emotion.

"Yes."

"And my reward?"

The salesman smiled. "Soon. The emperor would grant you what you wish for."

"Then I accept."

The thing walked towards the table as it picked up the photo and looked at it.

"Anything I should know beforehand?"

Seeing it from so close, David shuddered as he realized the thing wasn’t even breathing.

"His name originally was Zackarion Valscar Stormcaller Keeper of the Blood Oath, but due to the actions of his family and his clan, he has discarded his name and goes by a new pseudonym, Zack." Your next read is at novelbuddy

*****

Leaving the body of the man it had gained in the cave, it managed to enter the body of a raven.

Once it did, it quickly began to study the man from afar.

Learning his route, his hobbies, his strengths and weaknesses.

Waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

All in the name of strength.

All in the name of evolving to Archdemon.

Soon, once it got what it wanted from the emperor, it would have everything it needed to complete its plan.

The time of destruction was slowly approaching.