The Incubus System Chapter 851. Unwelcome Companion

The Incubus System Chapter 851. Unwelcome Companion

His Demon Compass also vibrated, indicating we had an unwelcome companion.

We halted our steps, and I pivoted to face him. "It's another one, right?" I questioned, the words falling effortlessly from my lips. No need for elaborate explanations; we were both attuned to the silent dance of danger. "I'll take her and hide," I declared, preempting any potential objection. While I could have insisted on going solo to the clinic, Larry wouldn’t let me do it. This was the best course of action in a situation where trust and caution coexisted.

"Thanks for your understanding," he acknowledged, his gratitude echoing in the quiet night. In this realm of uncertainty, unspoken agreements and shared responsibilities were our unspoken currency.

He gently handed the unconscious woman over to my care, our fingers briefly brushing in the transfer. Swiftly, I cradled her form and moved to the closest cluster of bushes.

I gingerly placed her on the ground, making sure she was as comfortable as the circumstances allowed. Settling back into my secluded vantage point, I maintained a watchful eye on the impending confrontation. The night seemed to hold its breath in anticipation, shadows conspiring with the moonlight to weave a cloak of mystique around the unfolding scene.

From my secluded perch, I had an unobstructed view of Larry, poised and determined, facing the demon threat with a courage that belied his mortal origins. The old woman lay nestled in the bushes as I braced for the next act unfolding before my eyes. The night exhaled an uncertain tension.

But this time, it didn't stop right there. It seemed the shadows harbored more secrets than I had initially thought.

Another ominous announcement materialized in front of me, accompanied by the familiar vibration from Larry's Demon Compass.

[!!!Warning!!!]

[Other demons detected!]

Larry's expression stiffened, a subtle shift in the atmosphere as the air grew heavy with an impending confrontation. I held my breath, keenly aware that this battle had taken an unexpected turn.

And then, they appeared—two old men, their presence emanating an otherworldly aura that set them apart from ordinary mortals. Larry's focus snapped to them with the precision of a seasoned warrior, his gaze unwavering.

“Oh, it's a young and fresh body,” one of the old men remarked, his words laced with a sinister undertone. The strange grin etched on his face.

“He is mine,” claimed the other, the possessiveness in his voice painting an eerie picture of their intentions.

As an observer in this spectacle, I couldn't help but acknowledge the gravity of the situation. Larry, now confronted by foes with unsettling desires, stood his ground.

'He might be in trouble this time,' I mused silently, my concern for Larry veiled behind the façade of stoic observation. The unfolding drama painted the night with hues of uncertainty.

And then, a strange intuition prickled at the back of my mind. Instinctively, I pivoted, my senses on high alert. It wasn't a sensation of danger but rather a whisper of movement that echoed in the quiet night.

Swift and decisive, I snapped my fingers, invoking my Telekinesis skill. An invisible force field enveloped me. The air shimmered briefly as the skill activated, ready to grip anything—or anyone—that ventured too close.

The movement, too minuscule for ordinary perception, betrayed the presence of something beyond the ordinary. My focus intensified. With a resigned sigh, I redirected my attention to the subtle disturbance. My countenance shifted from its usual casual demeanor to an icy expression, the kind I often wore in my demonic form. The source of the disturbance became clear—a parasite demon. Its previous host beneath the shelter of a tree.

The slime, ensnared by the grip of my Telekinesis power, quivered impotently. It seemed it was about to take over my body.

"You've chosen the wrong host candidate," I hissed, my tone devoid of mercy. The intensity of my gaze conveyed a lethal determination. With a forceful clench of my fist, the invisible power surrounding the demon pressed it into oblivion, reducing it to ashes in an instant.

My focus returned to Larry, grappling with the old men. A fleeting thought crossed my mind—perhaps it was time to lend him a hand. 'I think I should help him this time,' I thought.

Larry continued to engage with the two old men, their movements more agile and formidable than the previous encounter. It was evident that these demons possessed greater skill and cunning.

Recognizing the need for intervention, I seized the opportune moment. My fingers snapped, invoking the Telekinesis skill that I wielded with practiced precision. The invisible force took hold of the two old men, arresting their movements and suspending them in the middle of battle. Their struggles were futile against the invisible power that bound them.

The two demons were left dumbfounded by the unexpected turn of events. Larry seized the moment to gain an upper hand. With a determined look, he unleashed his Mana Chain, swiftly binding the bewildered demons. It was a moment of chaos, and Larry capitalized on their shock.

His Mana Chain, like a phantom, snaked around the demons, rendering them powerless. Larry's confusion transformed into strategic action as he efficiently dealt with the slimes that emerged from their gaping mouths, his Holy Gauntlets proving effective once again.

Just as we thought the battle might be subsiding, a new threat emerged, accompanied by a noxious odor that permeated the air. My attention shifted to the source of the smell, revealing another demon. Unlike the previous encounters, this demon didn’t have a host.

My exasperation grew as I connected the dots. 'No wonder these parasites are multiplying like rabbits,' I grumbled internally. It seemed the demon had a skill akin to Beel's, capable of multiplying. However, unlike Beel, there was a limit on how many times it could replicate, and each clone was significantly weaker. Yet, this explained the surge in parasite demons infesting the city.

With a heavy sigh, I shifted my attention back to the unfolding chaos. The demon, reveling in its newfound opportunity, hissed in delight. Its malevolent gaze fixed upon Larry, who had just successfully dealt with the previous threats. The ominous words, "A new host..." slithered out of the demon's mouth.