When Eryk saw Black get hit, Eryk immediately approached."White!" he called the summoned spirit."Yokai!" White darted like a shadow in the night without a sound and merged with Eryk's body.A pair of clawbringers protruded from Eryk's hands. He ran after Raven. Raven's cloak made from crow wings also serves to help him fly. When Raven turned and was ready to flap her wing cloak from behind, Eryk's clawbringer had already clawed Raven's back in a cross position.Slash!Raven's back was ripped apart by the clawbringers.But, when the claws swung and were about to rip Raven's back, Eryk was startled, and it was as if he was in a trance.Eryk seemed to float and be transported to another world. Raven seemed to change into a figure dressed in black with long hair and a snake symbol ring on his finger. The man with a pale face grinned at Eryk.'What's wrong with me?' thought Eryk as he felt his body floating in the void. Eryk's tears suddenly dripped down profusely without him being able
Evan Harris realized too late when the crow summoner's attack came from behind. Evan's back was torn. As a result of the attack, Evan's rage boiled over, and he exerted his true power.Evan Harris suddenly radiated powerful energy, and his entire body was enveloped in blazing flames. The summon spirit left inside Evan's body was a phoenix spirit. The flaming bird flew from Evan's palm and grew more prominent.The phoenix formed a torrent of orange flames. He shot up while spitting out a shot of fire that hit Raven.Raven was thrown with a body burning flames. Crows in great numbers scattered out of his body, and Raven disappeared. After a few seconds, the scattered birds came back together to form Raven.A black hole appeared above Evan's head. A figure dressed all in black came out of the hole."Venom!" Evan Harris shouted in a booming angry voice.The pale-faced man with long black hair smiled broadly at Evan. "Harris !" Venom replied. "It's time you gave up."Venom took out his lig
Barbro gave them a grave face. "Why? You guys are disappointed that it's just this old church and me?"White also seemed annoyed that her efforts to provide them with shelter were not appreciated. White looked away and flew towards the corner of the church to warm herself with the morning sun.Eryk was still holding Alyssa's unconscious head while staring at the church building. The church looks badly damaged by the fire. The stones blacken in large patches. And half of the tiles were gone, leaving charred wooden ribs exposed to the weather like exposed ribs. The church building made Eryk imagine a rotting creature pecked at by vultures."Not everyone can have a feather bed and running water," says Barbro. His lips curled down slightly before his smile returned on its own. "Come in! I know you guys have nowhere to go."The doves rose from the ground and flapped their wings. They entered through a gaping hole in the roof and perched on a high log. White also joined them and watched Ery
White jumped off the roof and landed on one of the wood piles not far from the fireplace. Because her movement made some pigeons disturbed and flew away."What else haven't you told me, White?" Eryk asked."Didn't you hear everything from Evan Harris? Your mom is also a bird summoner—all kinds of birds.""So?"White turned her head in annoyance. "Don't you think maybe you also have the same ability, Eryk? You just haven't realized it yet.""Is that so?"Black's turn was to fly out of the window and land near Eryk."I thought. You seem to have inherited your mother's abilities," Black said. "How do you think you can talk to me? I'm a crow. I am also not a summoned spirit bound to you. But you can talk to me."Eryk had not thought about that before. "But, the other summoners—""You mean like Evan Harris and Alyssa? They were highly skilled summoners, Eryk. As for you… even before you entered into a contract with White, you already understood the language of the birds." Black convinced E
"It would be unfair if you started a fight against Sam. How about we start with me as a fellow bird summoner?" bargained Barbro."Well, fine. No problem," said Eryk. "Whichever I'll try."Barbro sat in the nave beneath the missing white cross. He sat hunched over the empty altar table, and his legs dangled from the edge."Are you ready?" exclaimed the dove summoner."Come on, Eryk!" shouted Black from the balcony above."Give him a lesson, Barbro!" Sam shouted next to the crow."I am ready!" said Eryk.Barbro whistled like he did back in Eryk's lair. Then there was the roar of hundreds of doves' wings that descended from the roof beams and landed at Barbro's feet."Okay, that's an awesome start," muttered White, tilting her head."I can't stand it," Black whispered, covering his eye with a wing. "Can the albino bird compete with hundreds of pigeons?"Eryk stretched out his arms and summoned the birds with the power of his will. Eryk felt warmth rising from the bottom of his stomach. T
"Power of will," said the dove summoner. "And With frequent practice! Because my ability to control spirits was not inherited from my parents. I got it myself through effort and searching.""So-"Barbro interrupted Eryk. "Even if that ability was inherited from your parents, you still need to train it. Everything doesn't happen naturally. Like when you were a baby. You also need to practice eating. Is not it?""Teach me then!" said Eryk."It took months," said Barbro. "No, years of intense training. There isn't enough time.""I can learn quickly," said Eryk, trying to sound more confident than he actually felt.Barbro smiled. "Even if you could do that, you're not a fighter, Eryk. The people we will face… are brutal. No mercy."Black and White joined them at the bottom of the stairs. Black's beak was tightly clenched, showing tenacity."We can't give up, Eryk. We can't just hide.""Why are you so excited?" quipped White."Is it right?" asked Barbro. "Stay here with us. We'll be safe."
Eryk had a dream. A dream he had never had before. Eryk seemed to watch as a tall, pale stranger moved the knocker on his parent's house door. The moonlight glistened in his snake ring."That's Venom. Do not open!" shouted Eryk. But no sound left his lips. The door opens by itself.Eryk felt the horror that sent him flying. This time, Eryk entered his parents' house and stood behind Venom.The door slammed shut behind them.Eryk saw his parents standing side by side in front of the dining table. On the table were two half-filled wine glasses. Eryk's mom faced Venom with determination. The folds of her white dress fluttered around like bird wings. It was as if she controlled the air around her."Get out of my house!" Eryk's mom ordered through clenched teeth.Eryk could see the sweat glistening on his mother's forehead as if she was exerting herself."I won't say where it is!""Do not come close!" shouted Eryk's dad. He stood next to his wife, brandishing a fireplace stick.Venom just
"What place is this?"Eryk and the others stood in front of a luxurious apartment building in the middle of Rockwool City. Eryk carried Alyssa on his back. He bent slightly and occasionally corrected Alyssa."This apartment is one of Master's properties. Several units are still vacant. For the time being, we can hide here safely.""Okay, we'll take Alyssa to where you want to go. After that, we have to continue the search. You're okay if you're left here alone with Alyssa?""Yes. We will be fine," replied Duri.Eryk led them into the apartment building after placing the key card in the scanner by the door. When they were about to enter the elevator, another resident noticed Eryk."Are you all right?" asked a middle-aged woman. "Is she hurt? I think you should go to the hospital." The woman looked worried for Alyssa.Eryk became awkward. He just realized that not all humans can see summoned spirits. Only summoners can see the presence of the summoned spirit. At this time, the middle-ag