Chapter 31: Tis But A Dream
Lemon and Apple entered the alleyway in a strange posture, somewhere between annoying and sleazy, with their heads held high and their upper bodies swaying.
Heh?
Tsk. New faces.
The tough-looking women, huddled together smoking, clicked their tongues upon spotting their fellow tradespeople. However, they soon noticed Lemon and Apples ears and were bewildered.
Elves? Why would elves be
You dumb bitch! Why do you think elves would come all the way to a back alley like this to find folks like us!
As if realizing something, one of them widened her eyes, stamped out her cigarette, and asked, Where are you folks from?
Hmm. A reasonable reaction. No matter how much Lemon and Apple might look like third-rate thugs, an elf was still an elf. Moreover, elves were known for being a race without petty criminals, the reason being that crime doesnt pay.
In other words, they must have concluded that behind the seemingly trivial Lemon and Apple was a formidable big shot. Quick thinking. Well, they wouldnt have survived otherwise.
My admiration for their quick shift in stance was short-lived. The two elves, who were even less than local thugs, giggled and puffed out their flat chests.
Hehe. Curious who sent us?
Dont be shocked. Theyre a ruthless butcher and a debt collector whod chase you to the ends of hell to claim whats owed to them.
Jonah, that fearsome name refers to this person right here!
Everyone bows their heads to him!
?
What kind of nonsense was that?
Suddenly, Lemon and Apple pointed to where I was hiding. I should have realized when they rushed over there, making a ruckus.
The thugs, locking eyes with me, momentarily wore stupefied expressions.
Right. I understand. I, too, would have made that face if an uwu middle school girl appeared, claiming they were a national-level gang boss.
But thanks to the thugs being more surprised than me, I was able to regain my composure quickly.
Originally, Lemon and Apple were supposed to pick a fight, and I planned to come in and pretend to break it up during their argument, then sneak into their pockets. No matter how thuggish, they wouldnt just beat up a pretty boy who came to stop the fight. Then it would have been an easy, simple, and quick pickpocketing formula complete.
Argh! I dont care anymore! Just die!
If Ive already been caught, the only remaining method was to strike first to win.
For that reason, I charged at the head of the thugs at the very front who questioned us.
Huh?
I threw a noose made of the sturdy rope I had fashioned yesterday towards her, who still hadnt come to her senses.
She tried to take off the noose, sensing that it was dangerous
Its too late!
In an instant, I traversed the narrow alley, climbed onto the shoulders of the thug leader, tightly wrapped the noose around her neck, and strangled her.
Gurk.
While she was trying to untangle the rope around her neck, I struck the back of her head with the handle of the dagger.
Phuck!
Unfortunately, unlike in the movies, she didnt pass out from one blow, so I kept hitting her until she did.
Phuck! Phuck! Phuck!
Argh! Gurk! Geuk.
Maybe it was a lucky shot. Trembling, the leader ladys eyes rolled back, and she collapsed.
Towards the other thugs, who had all frozen from what happened in the blink of an eye, I flipped them off.
But my plan has changed. The benefits now outweighed my unease. Abandoning my hesitation, I nodded.
Good. Thats enough. You can stand up now.
Be grateful for Sir Jonahs generosity!
Now you are also part of our family!
Thank you Thank you.
Lemon and Apple proudly declared them to join us, and the third boss seemed genuinely relieved.
I poked the sides of the twin elves as I watched the thugs stagger to their feet.
Heut.
Hnngh.
Stop making weird noises, and come talk with me for a second. I have something to discuss.
What is it? If you have something to discuss do you need to go to the bathroom?
Lemon. Men dont go to the bathroom.
Whats that nonsense? Why would I call you just to go to the bathroom? And Apple Pay. Even men go to the bathroom, you know?
Lemon just blinked dumbly as if she was truly clueless, and Apple slumped down like the world had just ended.
Sighing deeply at the sight, I pointed behind us to the thugs no, now my lackeys, welcoming the newcomers.
Whats with them? Why do they act as if its natural to become my subordinates?
Huh? Werent you planning to take over this area?
Did you not know what you were getting into? This is surprising in its own way.
No, I wasnt trying to do this. I was just going to swipe their wallets and run. Anyway, I really dont understand, so hurry up and explain.
Lemon and Apple looked at each other and nodded.
Its simple. Jonah tried to subdue them while inflicting the least amount of harm.
You didnt even try to kill or cripple them. In this industry, thats how you tell someone to join you.
But what if you just talkno, of course, theyre out here ripping off kids instead of going to the labyrinth because talking it out doesnt work.
Theres another reason for that as well. Jonah is young and cute, right?
How would the others consider those who got completely beaten by Jonah? Those around them would ignore them.
So their mindset is since Ive already lost, let all the other bitches get screwed over too?
Its similar but a bit different.
If everyone gets beaten by Jonah, they arent the only ones that will be embarrassed. Its just that Jonah was strong.
.
Above all, in this field, if theres someone who can fight as well as Jonah, you absolutely have to cling to them.
Or never get involved again and just live a decent life.
Theyre too faithful to the law of the jungle
That was the reason?
I shook my head in disbelief and asked, Arent you two ashamed to submit to a young guy like me?
What are you talking about? Its exciting.
Serving a female boss is normal, but serving a male boss is hot.
Ah.
I understood. Loli boss? Hell yeah.
