System Change

Chapter 304: When Bunnies Attack

Edwards eyes widened as the bunny attacked without another word. Dereks companion coming to save him was something he would have never expected in a million years, but there she was, flying at a tremendous speed toward the prince of another country.

However, Edward still couldnt put much faith in the little thing. How strong could a beast companion really be? Especially one that had most likely been bonded when it was still at a low level. This Silvi obviously wasnt a normal bunny, but she clearly showed some of the features of the widespread common Horned Rabbit. He would be shocked if that wasnt what she had been before she evolved from a bond.

So, sure, Derek was strong, but as a bonded companion, she could have, at most, what? Three quarters of his stats, if he had a legendary class. Natalie Savannah had let it slip that Dereks stats were actually higher than Edgars, so him having a legendary class was probable, especially since Edward suspected that his brother also had one.

No, Edward didnt put much hope in the bunny dealing with the situation alone. What he was hopeful for, however, was that she could damage or surprise the elven prince enough that he lost focus and dropped the barrier placed around them. If that were to happen, Edwards reinforcements would file through the teleporter the second the barrier dropped, and there would be a good chance to reverse the situation.

So, Edward followed the movements of the small bunny as best he could. The amount of power she used to launch herself off her back legs was staggering. Her strength stat must have broken through the second threshold, and the way she left the ground. Is her dexterity close to that as well? He thought.

But in that split second she was in the air, possibly not even that long, she had made it to the front of the young elven prince. Somehow, during that extremely short amount of time, she had begun glowing a deep purple, leaving a streak of purple behind her.

Edward clenched his remaining hand tightly. This was it. Both princes were caught off guard. He could tell by the look in their eyes. If she can just damage he started to think, but before he could finish the thought, the flying bunny crashed into a barrier just in front of the elven prince and Edwards heart fell. Even with such a surprise attack, he was ready.

Fucking barriers, Edward inwardly cursed as he watched the bunny, no longer glowing, kick off the barrier and land back exactly where she had first appeared. The bunny shook her head violently for a second before glaring at the elven prince and his barrier.

Edward shifted his focus back to the prince, and was surprised when he saw the shield in front of him flicker in and out of visibility. When it was visible, Edward actually saw a spiderweb like crack flowing through it. But if that wasnt enough to shock him, what happened next was.

The elven prince staggered on his feet before violently spitting up multiple mouthfuls of blood and grasping at his chest. What the hell happened? Did his shield getting damage also damage him? That doesnt make any sense. What good would such a shield be if that happened. But why is he like that? The prince continued to cough violently, half the blood landing on the ground and half on the back-side of the shield barrier.

With the blood running down the barrier, even when it was flickering invisible, the shield could still be located. Edward wasnt the only person who was stupefied. Everyone around them had the same dumbfounded look on their faces. A small bunny had head-butted the prized skill of the royal family of Indria, and not only had the skill cracked, but the user had been damaged.

All this came with a realization for Edward. With his personal barrier so damaged and flickering, along with the elven prince obviously being damaged, how much longer would he be able to control the anti-communication and teleportation barrier?

Drink this, hurry! Before she attacks again! The voice of Titus broke Edward out of his thoughts as the man shoved an expensive-looking potion into the elfs hand.

Orion took the potion and started to uncork it, but before he could, the bunny made her next move the same move. She launched herself off the ground again and began to glow. She was like a life seeking magic missile.

The woman looked up at the bunny in confusion, as if the attack had done nothing to her. Silvi disappeared once again, this time avoiding a flurry of arrows and spells in doing so. Then, out of nowhere, the woman fell to the ground and spasmed a few times before stilling. A pool of blood then began to form around her head and chest areas.

She shes a killing machine. The rumors I I thought she only liked to cook and eat. Edward made sure to make it a priority to learn more about the bunny no Silvi. Dereks companion he would never call her a bunny or his pet again. She was too monstrous to risk offending If shes his companion and already this strong then Derek Hunt Edward breathed in a deep breath and turned to watch the rest of the battle.

What happened next well he wouldnt call it a slaughter. Titus and his remaining men, now on guard and having seen how Silvi fought, fought back. But, Silvi was too fast not physically, but whatever teleportation skill she used made her extremely hard to pin down.

What stunned Edward even more was when Titus seemed to catch on to how her skill worked, or made an extremely lucky guess. When she appeared behind one of his men, she was met by an icicle hurtling through the air. The long icicle directly hit Silvi on the side of her small body with enough force to send the small thing flying into the teleportation building.

She crashed through the wall and disappeared from everyones sight, and Titus snorted.

She may be fast, but with her size shes probably already on the verge of dea he began, but was immediately cut off by the appearance of the bunny above him.

Her cloak had a hole in it, but she didnt have any blood or wounds on her at least she didnt have any of her own blood on herself.

How? Astruss Crown Prince muttered as the same, now ominous, purple energy began to gather on her horn once again.

Four walls of ice were what Titus decided was needed to avoid the weird lighting attack. It seemed to work, too, as Silvi snorted and disappeared to attack one of the other ambushers. They stood their ground after figuring out Silvis attacks, but her early assault was demoralizing.

While Silvi was busy attacking one of his team members, Titus phased through the ice wall and yelled out, Retreat!

At the same time, a squad of five elites rushed through the exit of the Teleportation building. Its barely been that long? Edward was stunned at how short the fight had actually going on, but since his reinforcements had finally arrived, he heaved a heavy sigh of relief. They would actually be okay Well the survivors will. He looked at the fallen bodies of his companions and sighed before turning back to the scene playing out in front of him.

With the call of retreat, the ambushers instantly used every movement skill they had, and were neigh impossible to catch. But that didnt stop Silvi. As Titus and his team rushed down the street, which now had numerous onlookers gathered at the commotion now that Orions barriers werent there to obstruct them, Silvi disappeared and continued her own attack.

Prince! Are you okay? What happened? One of his men rushed to his side as more and more elites spilled out of the Teleporation Building.

Im okay Edward said, but looked at his right bracer, which was now missing a hand. Ill be okay.