Chapter 88: The Monster’s Encounter With Rin And Dracula II

Then Rin said to Dracula, his voice calm but firm, carrying through the quiet forest clearing like a gentle command that left no room for argument, "Calm down...

For it to be sneaking into the school time to time that means it’s either looking for something or doing something... and we’re gonna find out."

He placed a hand lightly on Dracula’s arm, the gesture steady and reassuring, his fingers pressing just enough to hold the ancient vampire back without force.

Rin’s deep blue eyes remained sharp and calculating, locked on the hooded figure, while his black hoodie and elastic pants made him blend seamlessly with the shadows of the trees.

His posture stayed relaxed but ready, shoulders loose, feet planted firmly on the leaf-covered ground as the moonlight filtered through the canopy above, casting dappled silver patterns across the forest floor.

The night air was cool and carried the scent of pine needles and damp earth, the distant hoot of an owl the only sound breaking the heavy silence as the three figures faced each other.

Rin squatted down slowly, lowering himself to eye level with the creature.

His muscular thighs flexed under the black fabric of his pants as he balanced on the balls of his feet, one hand resting lightly on his knee.

He breathed in and out deeply, the air filling his lungs with the fresh, crisp forest scent, his chest rising and falling in a steady, controlled rhythm.

His deep blue streaked hair fell slightly over his forehead, catching faint moonlight, and his expression was focused and patient, like a hunter assessing prey without immediate aggression.

The forest around them seemed to hold its breath, leaves rustling softly in the breeze as Rin’s calm presence filled the clearing, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.

Then he said to the monster, his voice steady and direct, "I know you definitely not Jorogumo."

He had fought Jorogumo before — years ago, in a brutal, exhausting encounter that had tested even his limits.

Jorogumo was a spider monster queen with a fully human female body from her head down to her waist, beautiful and seductive in her upper form with long flowing hair and pale skin, while from her waist downward she had a massive spider body with eight powerful legs.

But this monster here was different — it had a human body with spider legs stuck to its back, a hybrid form that allowed for greater agility and tactical movement, the legs sprouting from the back like additional limbs rather than replacing the lower body.

Rin’s tone was matter-of-fact, showing he had faced enough monsters to recognize the distinction immediately, his eyes narrowing slightly as he compared the two in his mind.

He continued, his gaze never leaving the glowing white eyes inside the hood, "And I’m not really interested in you, seeing the difference in our power levels."

Rin knew he was far more powerful than this creature. He had battled gods, dragons, and top-ranked monsters that made this one seem like a minor threat.

His interest lay in stronger opponents — beings that could push him to his limits, make him break a sweat, and give him the thrill of a real challenge.

This monster, while dangerous, didn’t excite him the same way. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

He spoke with quiet confidence, his posture relaxed as he squatted, showing no fear or urgency, the forest seeming to listen as his words hung in the air.

As he continued, his voice softened slightly, "I also have some monster friends who have conscious, so I know not all monsters are bad but... I don’t know which part you are in."

He thought of Inferna, the Great Dragon who had rampaged but now served loyally as his maid; Muganda, the legendary black serpent who had pledged eternal service after their battle;

Chris, the primordial demon of chaos who had become his efficient manager and companion; and others who had chosen coexistence over destruction.

Rin had seen both sides — monsters that caused harm and those that could be allies.

He didn’t assume this one was evil, but he needed to know its intentions, his blue eyes steady as he waited.

Then Rin said,

"And one of the reasons I’m tagged along in this operation is because one of my loved ones is in that school."

He meant Chiyo, his younger sister who attended Seishin Academy.

Even though he knew she was capable of defeating this monster — her own powers and training made her formidable — and there were others in the school like Ken who could eradicate it in an instant, But still Rin couldn’t just sit back and see a monster sneak into the school when no one knew what its plan was.

He had to be there, to protect what mattered, even if it meant handling the situation himself.

The thought of Chiyo or other students in danger made his jaw tighten slightly, his protective instinct strong despite his casual posture.

The monster, still in its fighting stance, slowly released its shoulders as it relaxed slightly, showing it was ready to comply.

Its spider legs lowered, clicking softly against the forest floor as it straightened its hooded upper body, the glowing white eyes dimming a fraction as it assessed the two powerful figures before it.

Then it spoke with a female voice, low and raspy but clear, carrying through the clearing with surprising intelligence,

"I’m here looking for a book... a very important book which contains the forbidden spell which can open portals from different realms to another.

And it’s somewhere in that school..."

The words hung in the air like a dark shadow, the forest seeming to grow quieter as the revelation settled.

Rin and Dracula remained still, listening carefully as the hooded monster with glowing white eyes stood before them, the moonlight casting long shadows across the leaf-covered ground.

The night was far from over, and the true purpose of the intruder had finally begun to unfold, the tension in the clearing thickening as the conversation continued under the watchful eyes of the ancient trees.