An old clock ticks and tocks.
A hoarse growl sounds by his ear, at once distant and close.
A shadow darts through the abandoned Swallowtail Building, and a flash of scarlet eyes appears and vanishes.
This is a world where demons, monsters, ghosts, and spirits coexist.
"Tower, this is Li Wei, captain of the Eighth Squad, Ninth Company of the Expeditionary Force. Requesting backup. We... we're surrounded by demonic beasts, Second-Rank Silvermoon Direwolves, numbering..." A battered figure, protected by his squad, calls the base tower for help.
But before he can finish, a shadow hurtles in from afar, tearing through the pack. The wolves in its path are ripped in half.
"Demon Hunter, reporting in." Fu Chen wears a cloak and mask, hiding his face. His exposed scarlet eyes gleam with murderous intent. The only thing that's clear is that he is human.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
