Shadow Apostle

Under the impact of the powerful force, Horst felt as if he was hit head-on by a speeding steam locomotive, pushing Miss Berndt behind him and floating out like fallen leaves.

As he flew out, Horst subconsciously used his backhand to protect Jessica behind him, and the other hand to protect his head and face.

By the time it's over, at least one-third of the bone will have been broken.

How come anything that pops up can kill me? Is this how this world likes to torture time travellers?

boom.

Before the sigh in his mind ended, his arm hit the huge metal turbine first, then his head hit the solid and thick brass gear, and then his legs hit the metal pole supporting the second floor.

Then the balance was disrupted. Horst hugged Jessica and hit the machines repeatedly before stopping.

The reverberation of the collision was heard again, and dust was flying all over the sky, but Horst had already climbed up from the collapsed machine, not forgetting to pull up Jessica who was rolling together.

Um? Why is everything okay?

In fact, it was a big deal. All the bones in his body were in severe pain, as painful as being stepped on by a hundred steam armors dozens of times. However, he found that his bones were still intact and he could even stand up with his own strength. .

Knowing that it must be Miss Berndt's trick, Horst turned around and was about to praise him, but found that Miss Berndt, who had always been dignified tonight, was now even more embarrassed than him.

The hat was gone, his lips were blue, there were two streaks of blood under his nose, and there was even blood oozing out of one ear.

Horst suddenly realized something and said in a solemn voice: "So you and I share the suffering?"

"It's one of my characteristics, compassion, that I bear the pain with you. I am an awakened person, and it is my responsibility to protect civilians." Jessica also looked in pain, and was frightened by the sudden accident just now. She was trembling and stammering, but she still gritted her teeth and opened the back half of the folding fan, threw out two bullet casings, and then took out two purple bullets tremblingly, "I'm in trouble this time, I only brought four rounds." Acid bullets are simply not enough to deal with them."

"What exactly are they?" Horst took advantage of this opportunity and also took the time to load Serena.

"Invisible Sons are rare mysterious aliens. I really didn't expect them to appear here. They had probably been blocking the gas in the pipes before. They should have been attracted by the mystery of the magic circle. They are very tricky and real. Attacks are ineffective. Only attribute attacks can take effect. Remember to try not to get close to them, it is very dangerous."

Although he failed several times, he finally finished loading the bullets tremblingly. Jessica suddenly raised the muzzle of the gun. At the same time, Horst took a few steps forward and raised his cane to protect Jessica. .

Only then did Horst notice that the darkness had quietly penetrated into the two of them.

Those 'invisible children' are as fluid as liquids, can change into any form like ooze, but can solidify the body like solids. Their huge bodies could easily slip through small gaps in the machinery. Within a few seconds of the two being knocked away, they had already caught up with them.

An invisible son stretched its body to an extremely long length and circled around several times like a python, surrounding the two of them in the machine in the center of the machine room. The other two surrounded them from both sides, one on the left and the other on the right, with its huge body pushing against it. The iron plate above the head is condescending and full of oppression.

boom.

Following the sound of gunfire, a section of the long invisible son's body surface was suddenly covered by a layer of purple energy. Then a large amount of disgusting foam appeared on the surface of the monster as if it had been corroded by acid, and the monster itself seemed to be struck by lightning. He twisted desperately on the ground and retreated a distance.

Chance.

As soon as Horst pulled Jessica, he was about to get out of the gap and escape from the steam engine room. However, he had to stop after taking the first step.

The opponent's speed is quite fast, even much faster than normal human movements. As soon as one retreats, the other takes up the position.

There is no gap at all.

Not only was there no gap, the invisible son who filled the position seemed to be enraged. Several tentacles suddenly jumped into the air, and then slammed down hard. The seemingly soft body was as solid as a rock. Under the heavy blow, the bricks and stones were shattered. The ground was broken into several pieces. Fortunately, Horst and Jessica took a few steps back and escaped.

"Bang bang bang bang."

Horst took a few steps back and shot four times in succession, hitting the edge of the iron plate above his head.

The iron plate that had just been smashed by the Invisible Son had already been partially loosened. At this time, the remaining joints were hit continuously. Finally, it could not support its own weight and fell down overwhelmingly.

It hit the invisible son who was filling in the position.

Horst was about to step on the iron plate and rush over. However, the invisible child who was hit below actually squeezed up through the little finger-thick mesh of the iron plate and continued to block the two people's escape without being affected. .

At the same time, there was a squirming movement in the darkness behind. The invisible son who had been attacked by the acid bullet had regained its vitality and came around from behind.

Damn monster, go to hell.

Horst felt furious and his shoulder hit the machine next to him.

The two-person tall machine was originally standing firmly on the ground, but just a few seconds ago, the Invisible Son smashed the masonry on the ground, causing the huge machine's center of gravity to tilt to the side.

Horst hit it with all his strength, feeling that the bones in his shoulder were almost broken, but the effect was quite significant. The machine weighing several tons fell directly, pressing firmly on the invisible son who was outflanking him from behind.

However, the invisible son flowed directly from the underground of the machine like water.

Not only did it flow out, half of it directly wrapped the machine in the body. As the body contracted and deformed, the hard metal machine twisted and deformed without resistance, and was easily squeezed into a ball of scrap metal amidst the harsh friction.

At this time, Horst missed the cursed stone statue that tore him into four pieces last night. In comparison, the stone statue was simply harmless to humans and animals, but this thing could not be touched, and hitting it had no effect. It could not run or run away, which made people No resistance.

"I can't do anything with it now. We low-level awakeners can't release energy attacks and can't hurt them." Jessica said nervously, "I didn't expect that they would be attracted by the mystery. There is nothing today. Be prepared, I only brought four acid bombs, there is no way I can deal with three invisible sons."

"Real attacks are ineffective, but attribute attacks are effective?"

Looking up at the three huge piles of slime-like shadows, Horst also felt a huge pressure coming towards his face.

Looking at Jessica's attitude, this is just an ordinary mysterious alien. It was just an oversight and failure to prepare, which has already pushed the two of them into a desperate situation. Now that they have weapons in hand, the feeling of helplessness is filling their hearts. .

Is the world of awakened people so dangerous?

"Mr. Horst." Seeing that the detour space was getting smaller and smaller, Jessica behind her didn't know what to think of, and her breathing became faster. "Remember to come back and save me."

"Huh?" Horst was stunned, "What can I do to save you?"

"By the Lord's holy grace, I follow the Lord's will, and with my piety, I pray for the Lord's mercy. As far as the Lord's will is concerned, my spirit and body will be free from mysterious erosion."

Horst's answer was Miss Berndt's prayer.

Miss Burnt kissed the folding fan, and while her body was surrounded by a faint light film, she suddenly turned around and shot the invisible child blocking the way.

The acid liquid instantly covered the monster's semi-solid body surface, and the pungent sour smell mixed with yellow smoke rose up. The monster made a weird sound of boiling liquid, shrank violently on the spot, and its tentacles kept slapping the ground.

"Walk."

Jessica pushed Horst, and the two of them ran frantically towards the iron door of the computer room. The distance of more than ten meters was now extremely long.

The Invisible Son was extremely fast, and the other one immediately outflanked it from one side. Just as it was about to block the road, Miss Burnt's gunshot rang out again.

"Quick, keep running, I'll cut off the back." Jessica slowed down, replaced the last acid bomb while running, and said quickly, "I can still hold on for a few minutes, which is enough for you to run out. , you go and ask for help quickly."

He turned around and fired another shot, blocking the invisible son who was chasing closest. Taking this opportunity, the two finally arrived at the iron gate.

The iron gate was ineffective against the all-pervasive Invisible Sons, and behind it was a long and narrow passage with nowhere to hide. Jessica stood still in front of the iron gate, facing the three Invisible Sons that were chasing after them at high speed, and urged loudly: "Go quickly, remember to come back. Save me, I’m scared.”

"good."

Horst didn't refuse at all, he opened the iron door directly, and then took a step back in horror.

"Oops, there are them outside too."

Miss Jessica Berndt was startled, turned around and looked outside the iron gate.

It was calm and there was no movement at all.

The movement was behind her. Miss Berndt felt someone push her behind hard, and she staggered out of the iron door.

"Close the door for you. Shenghui is five...eight...ten silver Lucca. Remember to pay later."

The sound of the iron door closing and then locking came from behind. Before closing, the sound that once made Jessica's teeth itch finally floated out.

"I just said that this girl doesn't look very smart. She's so scared that she doesn't know how to run away. Besides, where can I go to ask for help in this damn place? Besides, she doesn't even think about someone like me attracting your attention. Target, how could she delay time?"

After locking the door, he took the last chance to move a few steps laterally, and then three invisible children were already approaching.

"That fifty silver Luca, no, that Miss Berndt is my employer, you are trying to ruin my business. Taking someone's money is like killing your parents, haven't you heard this sentence?"

Finally, he took out Serena and confirmed that the magazine was full, and the three invisible children had already pounced on him and wrapped Horst into his body.

"I wish you a pleasant meal and enjoy our hospitality..."

The moment before all his limbs were completely devoured, Horst finally raised his arm and raised his gun, pointing the muzzle at the crack in the pipe that was still breathing gas.

"...like fire."

"boom."