Chapter 695: You want to dance? [2/2]
"I accept your apology."
I let go of his neck and de-cocked the Raging Hunter. I then placed it behind my back and let go. The revolver disappeared and return to my storage a second later. Dorian obviously had much to say. After all his gaze while looking stoic was one of hunter.
'Keep up that arrogance you blood sucker. I am not the prey, you are. And I will give you a third nostril before I leave this floor.'
"Then take me to your master. I have business with him," I added with a sneer.
"Yes. Please follow me."
Two sets of bat wings jutted out of the four Noble Vampires. Unlike the vampires who just floated, these fuckers were certified bats.
The five of the ascended to the skies without waiting for me. Were these fuckers expecting that I ran or something? Should I pull out Esca?
"Do you need me to carry you esteemed one?" the female Noble bloodsucker asked. The others with her all began snickering like hoodlums.
'Somehow it reminded me of the mobs in fantasy kingdom novels.'
As I was still in [Wizard]. I just flew up and joined them in the air. The shocked faces of the Nobles were a treat I didn't expect. Was it really that surprising?
"Then, let us depart. Follow me, the duke does not like to be kept waiting."
Dorian then increased in speed and flew away. His movement was like a jet that fired up it's after burners. Two of the bloodsuckers flew after him, while two others remained in place.
'My love, call us the moment you are in danger.'
'Dearest, keep your wits with you.'
'Husband, please be careful.'
'I will. See you later everyone.'
They probably did so to ensure no one from my party would follow. My ears could pick up the sounds of Juno's army coming. I said farewell to my party and followed my guide.
After I gained some distance only then did the last two Noble Vampires follow. Despite running at full speed, the gap between Dorian and I was increasing. Compare to the speed at which the bloodsuckers flew, I was quite slow.
The ones behind me then rushed forward and began performing aerial acrobatics. As if that was not enough, despite being already ahead, they would come back go to my rear then race forward again.
Just basing on the shit they were doing, I knew I could never outrun them, nor could I engage in aerial dogfights. Their maneuverability was above average. And while I wanted to shit on them it was very impressive. Aircraft normally had to choose maneuverability or speed.
This was what led to rotary aircraft and fixed wing fighters. Rotary aircraft such as helicopters were amazing in hovering in place or dancing in the air. But while they were fast compared to horses, they were slow as fuck to planes.
"Esteemed one. Can you perhaps fly a bit faster? I can just carry you" "Yeah, we don't have all night."
Like juvenile delinquents the two vampires expressed their humor at my speed. Was it really that funny? Was this a power play of some sort?
These bastards somehow had the mobility of helicopters but the acceleration and speed of a fighter jet. Were vampires supposed to be this fast? How fast were they even suddenly vanish into the distance and keep coming back and lounge behind me.
'Exa, is there a way to get faster?'
[We can use the concept of a jet engine and use the [Store] family. Should I create a {Program}].
'Yes please.'
My skills were changing all the time. Before I created an Iron man like {Program} for flight. When I had my skills restructured, I gained [Wizard} which used {Ascend} and {Hike} to allow me to fly into the air.
As I didn't really need to maneuver in air that much, I thought that was enough. But due to how fast these fuckers moved and danced through the air, if it ever came to an air battle I would definitely lose.
[{Program} [Afterburner] created. My lord, this program is an extension of {Boost}. Use your hands and feet to maneuver. And control the speed using your mind. Just think of going faster and I will do the rest.]
"Got it, thank you Exa. [Combat Shadow Silhouette]: Robyn. [Afterburner]."
I then straightened my body and once again moved my body like Iron man. The feeling of air passing through my palms and feet made me fill ticklish, But the added speed was nothing to scoff at.
Because of {Hike}, I couldn't even feel any wind resistance. As I to copied Robyn's movements I minimized wasted movements. If not for the sudden speed at which the scenery changed, I wouldn't have noticed. My escorts however were quite vocal.
"What?! How did you suddenly get so fast!" "This blood bag has some tricks to him huh?"
They probably grew fearful at my sudden increase in speed. After it was not normal to suddenly gain abilities as you traveled. Feeling that I had to get myself familiar to this speed, I called out to the two of them.
"Let's play tag! I will get you something from earth if I touch either of you!"
"Are you fucking insane? We are your enemy. Why would you want to give us gifts?"
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Well truthfully, I was. As I needed to kill these fuckers, anyway, might as well use this time to train how to move like them.
'I am sure seeing their aerial maneuvers would allow me to learn on my own.'
"Ah, come on. Don't be like that. Tell me what do you two go for? I can get it for you the next time we meet. Surely you heard some things about the stuff we had on Earth?"
"…" x2
I killed my speed, and allowed the two to get passed me. I then sent air towards the soles of my feet and chased after them.
"You guys can think of what you want after I catch up!"
The two Noble bloodsuckers then rolled to different directions. Like airplanes they used the momentum of their barrel roles to rapidly adjust their headings. Watching them it felt like their wings were not the reason for their aerial mobility.
I moved my right arm backward which made my body roll to the left. Following the right Vampire's barrel roll I straighten my hands to my sides when I was right on his tail.
The speed at I was going was only 80% of my maximum. Thus, I noticed that I could tag the Noble Vampire in front of me if I wanted too. [Afterburner] was a massive success as it allowed me to match the Vampire's speed. But it is better to keep such details a secret.
'Hmm. I got behind him, but if I wanted to carry a gun while flying it would be hard. Maybe I should figure out a way to use a gun without holding it? Could I fire them using holes in my inventory? What do you think Exa?'
[My lord, it is impossible to make a moving subspace {Portal}. Once you open a set of coordinates they remain there. If you opened one for your weapons, and moved, your {Portal} would remain on that spot. You would still remain unarmed. But they can be used if you remained stationary though.]
'I see. So, I can make turrets using subspace {Portals}. I should investigate that in the future.'
Just then the two vampires slowed down which caused me to overshoot them. I tried to turn off my momentum only for the sight in front of me to draw my breath. It was an extremely large eerie castle.
Mood wise It had the Transylvanian vibe down. Dorian and the two other vampires were waiting for me in the skies. When I finally stopped in front of them, they descended to the front of the castle gate.
"Please, descend and go through the main gate. The duke doesn't like it when other fly over his home."
Saying nothing, I complied. It was finally time to see the face of this duke bastard once and for all.