Chapter 29: Second Hero (3)
Merilda, or rather, the wolf, spoke in a voice filled with irritation.
What are you babbling about now?
Just as I said, I would like you to return the Execution Sword.
In contrast, the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, or rather, the half-demon, looked directly into her eyes with an endlessly gloomy expression and continued,
Originally, the Execution Sword you received was because you whined to the Master and got it before me, wasnt it?
At the half-demons words, the wolf looked at the Absolute Ruler of Darkness with eyes now filled with anger but did not readily open her mouth.
Grit-!
Because her words were true.
The wolf felt jealous of the half-demon receiving expensive things from the Master and, because of that, poured out her jealousy and whined to the Master.
Knowing well that she couldnt use the Executioners Sword, she did such a foolish thing, and in the end, the Master gave her the Sword before passing it to the half-demon.
And stupidly, the wolf at that time was very pleased with it.
Crack-!
As the image of herself wanting to tear apart from ten years ago replayed in her mind, her mood plummeted even further to the worst.
It was as if it showed how impossible what Merilda wanted now was.
I dont want to.
Therefore, Merilda decided to run away from the suffocating image of herself even at the thought.
After all, there was someone here now who could help her escape.
Thats mine.
Didnt you just stubbornly cause trouble for the Master and take it from him?
Shut up!
The wolf growled.
The half-demon stared at her then soon scattered the darkness that was behind her.
Thud- Thudduddud-! Thud!
From the darkness, numerous weapons were scattered.
Starting from spears and swords, bizarre weapons that couldnt be considered ordinary were scattered on the ground, sticking into the dirt.
Even if you dislike it, I will take it.
As soon as the half-demon spoke,
the wolf was already swinging her claws in front of her.
A massive explosion.
However, the half-demon, who surely had nothing in her hands a moment ago, was now blocking her attack with a sword.
Try it if you can,
murmured Merilda, her red eyes flickering.
A loud crash.
The cliff was shattered.
Boom-!
?
Kim Hyunwoo, who was moving towards the front of the tavern, momentarily turned his gaze and tilted his head at the sound of something collapsing from a great distance.
Ive been hearing sounds like that recently.
Recalling that such sounds had been occurring somewhat frequently lately, he shrugged and stepped into the tavern.
Creak-
Upon opening the door and entering, the taverns interior definitely looked different from when it was at Level 1.
The tavern he remembered from the previous stage was quite cramped, but now, despite clearly having leveled up only one stage, the size of the tavern seemed to have expanded significantly.
There she is.
Should I just give up?
As he leaned towards not persuading Lani and was about to speak,
Thump-!
Tch, this is so annoying! Why run all the way to this backwater?
Suddenly, someone entered the tavern, roughly opening the door.
How, how did!
At the same time, Lani reacted with a startled expression, and Kim Hyunwoo turned his gaze towards the door.
What do you mean, how? Did you think I wouldnt find you if you ran away, you idiot?
Soon, Kim Hyunwoo saw a blond man cursing at Lani.
The man, with a face that couldnt be considered friendly, was smirking mockingly.
Isnt it too soon for a pursuit event to happen before I even get to do anything?
Kim Hyunwoo wore an incredulous expression at the scene, but the man, seemingly uncaring, boldly approached and grabbed Lanis wrist.
Uh-!
Lani, coming to her senses too late, struggled to break free from the man.
However.
Slap-!
Ugh!
The man slapped her cheek in an instant.
The violence was swung all too familiarly.
Drip-!
Shouldnt you just quietly get sold instead of running away?
Looking at Lani, who now had blood at the corner of her mouth and her head hung low, the man uttered those words and then turned to Kim Hyunwoo, who was blankly staring at the swiftly unfolded situation.
Who are you?
I am the Lord of Lartania.
Kim Hyunwoo responded with a look of disbelief to the man who boldly disparaged him upon their first meeting, to which the man snickered and said,
Ah, so youre the village head of this backwater?
Village village head?
Ah, got it, got it. I can tell by the size. You approached her thinking you could do something, huh? Full of vigor? But sorry, what to do? This girl already has an owner.
Snicker.
Unfortunately, I have to sell this one as merchandise, so I cant give her to you. Ah well If the village head shows me a bit of favor, who knows?
Seeing the man speak so brazenly, Kim Hyunwoo inadvertently opened his mouth, thinking,
Who the hell is this guy?
The mans behavior was so ridiculously thuggish that Kim Hyunwoo was left speechless.
The man looked so foolish that Kim Hyunwoo had to reconsider whether he should even engage with him.
However, the man, oblivious to Kim Hyunwoos thoughts,
Tch, I guess a failing territory like this cant show any favor, huh? I expected too much from a village head who looks so incompetent.
Mocked him further with those words.
At that moment.
On top of the territorys hill.
Even without seeing from the territory, the back hill had essentially become a plateau due to numerous collisions.
Worrying if Kim Hyunwoo might notice, silencing the noise, and being cautious towards the territory, now grabbing each others hair, the two heroes were already fighting disgracefully.
What?
Without anyone saying anything, they both looked towards the territory at the same time.
With chilling eyes.
