41 – Princess Maker (3)
An awkward stillness pervades the surroundings.
An atmosphere that doesn’t befit the heavy mood, giving an eerie feeling to the entire strange sensation.
Kyle, the commander of the Executioner’s Unit, eyed Luke with a wary gaze.
“Who are you…?”
“Wow, come on, I introduced myself earlier. I’m a knight.”
“How did you get in here?”
“Well, there are many ways. In fact, the barrier is like a rule-made wall. I just walked similarly using your magic steps.”
“…So, you followed our breaking method?”
At that moment, Kyle’s guard intensified.
The Executioner’s Unit, which considered secrecy as the most important element, possessed several top-level magic spells. One of them was the Glass Prison used to surround the princess today.
A barrier spell that completely isolates the inside and outside of the barrier by distorting the light visible within it.
Difficult to detect, and entering requires walking in with a specific gait.
It’s virtually impossible to enter from the outside.
But he saw it and replicated it. Just by watching the unique magic steps passed down only within the Executioner’s Unit.
“He’s an extraordinary guy.”
Since he hadn’t attended the banquet, there was no certainty whether he was a real knight.
However, the relaxed atmosphere shown even in such a situation, and the strangely ominous feeling felt from behind… indicated that he was a formidable individual.
Both Kyle and the Executioner’s Unit observed Luke with a tense demeanor.
…And Luke was doing the same.
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The Hwangga Executioner’s Unit.
The Empire’s dark force that serves as the direct detachment of the emperor and is the terror of all people. Perhaps due to its role and atmosphere, it frequently appeared as an enemy organization in the game.
Though not the main villain, they could be considered as sub-villains. There were even a few H events created because of them. Of course, given the nature of the game, it was inevitable that H events were the main focus…
Anyway, they are the annoying folks you often encounter in the game. Thanks to them, I suffered quite a bit from their attacks in the early stages of the game.
But the emotions I feel now when I look at them…
“These bastards.”
That’s all I could think.
I can see the level windows floating above their heads.
＜49＞
＜51＞
＜54＞
＜61＞
Not a single one of them surpasses level 70. The highest among them is a staggering 18 levels lower than me.
Of course, even those lower levels are quite high in this context, but from my perspective, it feels like an insurmountable gap between heaven and earth.
Naturally so.
I defeated the King of Insects, so there’s no way I could lose to this group of assassins.
Of course, Vice Commander Kyle had a slightly higher level.
＜73＞
A whopping 73.
He doesn’t fall far behind compared to my party members.
In a small kingdom, even the strongest would envy such a level. Indeed, the empire must be overflowing with talented individuals.
However, it’s certain that they won’t be a match for us.
“It doesn’t matter who you guys are. Once I’ve witnessed this scene, death is the only option. Attack, my comrades!”
Perhaps it’s because they prioritize secrecy above all else, but they began to attack me after a brief exchange of words.
Thud!
The hidden assassins in the back drew their daggers from their hoods and rushed at me. Each one aimed for a fatal strike.
“Ha.”
But when I saw that, I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly.
“These guys are truly insane. And I’m a hero, you know?”
What if a hero like me were to die? What would the Demon King do then? Even though they’re an assassination group, they seem to lack any proper plan.
This is why the country is rotting from the inside.
Of course, I had no intention of dying at their hands.
[Activating ‘Blood Rush’!]
“The ‘multicasting’ is activated!”
Quickly drawing the holy sword, he brandished it towards the enemies.
And then, the members of the assassination squad fell like autumn leaves.
But still, it seemed like they all had some skill, as they managed to somehow avoid fatal injuries.
The fallen members gasped in astonishment.
“Grr…! What kind of power…!”
“Ah, an incredible skill!”
As I listened to those voices, I felt a tingling sensation.
In one word, it was exhilaration.
“…Yes.”
That cold sensation that I had forgotten all this time.
As it turns out, I was a big shot!
“That fool, the king, was insane.”
By human standards, I was undeniably the strongest.
Except for monsters like the leader of the assassination squad, the leader of the guards, the Great Swordsmaster, the master of the Demon Tower, and the elder of the World Tree, there were practically no enemies.
Experiencing omnipotence after a long time, I swung my sword indiscriminately. Every time, the bones of the mem
The subject is, of course, Deputy Commander Kyle.
It was evident that his strength was rapidly surging within his body.
Contrary to unethical means, the effect itself was remarkably good.
Deyla, who was sitting behind me, was trembling with exhaustion, overwhelmed by the energy.
I calmly spoke to him as I looked at him.
“No blood, no tears. You didn’t hesitate to replace your own subordinates.”
“Noisy! As long as we can’t win here, won’t we survive?”
That’s true. We have secrets on each other.
I labeled him as a “rogue,” and they exposed a significant event, the kidnapping of the princess, to an outsider.
Whether it’s him or me, neither of us intends to spare the other.
All that’s left is a life-or-death battle.
Understanding!
He rushed towards me. The speed he gained through the lives of his subordinates was astonishing even to me. When our swords clashed, a powerful shockwave spread in all directions.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
He swung his sword ruthlessly. It seemed like he was determined to land a blow on me no matter what. Honestly, I could hold on until now.
But there’s one problem: he’s not an ordinary swordsman.
Kyle, the Pyrokinetic.
He possesses not only a sword but also Pyrokinesis, a supernatural ability.
In essence, he’s a wielder of supernatural abilities.
Grrr…
As we clashed swords to a certain extent, suddenly my body began to feel heavy. It was as if he was suppressing my body with Pyrokinesis.
The sensation was like a giant’s hand pressing down on me.
From that moment on, I started to be gradually overtaken by him.
Even with the acceleration of my bloodstream, combat focus, and Bright Ryu swordsmanship, it was inevitable because my body itself was constrained.
“Itzik!”
In an instant, as he exerted more strength, my sword noticeably slowed down. He didn’t miss that opportunity. His sword swiftly pierced through the gap in my defenses and directly into my chest.
Like a predator targeting its prey, a swift single strike.
The tip of his sword pierced right through my chest.
Poof!
The lad shouted triumphantly above the rushing blood.
“It’s over!”
A fatal blow.
The lad’s sword clearly pierced through the lungs.
For most people, it would surely be a serious injury.
They would think they’ve won, they would think they’ve struck a blow. They would be happy, thinking they’ve achieved victory despite the difficulty.
But if the lad had misfortune, it meant the opponent was not good.
“Tsk, this isn’t good for a Dark Mage build.”
“Um?”
“After taking a hit, there’s no build as good as this. But in a perfectly fine state, there’s nothing exceptional…”
Muttering like that, I placed my hand on the lad’s body.
The lad with the pale face did not even react.
In that state, I used a skill.
“Using ‘Painful Memory’!”
“Urggh!”
Instantly, the lad’s side caved in. Perhaps because the accumulated damage wasn’t significant, the power was not that great.
But this is not the end.
“Using ‘Blood Transfusion’!”
“Your blood will take on the nature of paralysis!”
The nature of the blood pouring out from the chest changes. Suddenly, the lad’s body stiffened under the pouring paralysis poison.
I slowly pulled out the sword stuck in my body.
Perhaps because my tolerance to pain is high, it doesn’t hurt that much anymore.
“Monster… you…”
“Yeah, I think the same.”
Even with partially paralyzed lips, the lad murmurs quietly.
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I lightly nodded my head.
I don’t have a hobby of playing with a guy who can’t even move. Moreover, the lad is also skilled, so he will quickly recover from the paralysis.
So.
Swoosh!
It was quickly finished.
In the clean path of the black sword, the head of the guy with an expression of disbelief flies off.
As the body that had been paralyzed lost its head, it collapsed as it was.
As if the thread had been cut.
“Sigh…”
In the silent and dark alley.
I let out a sigh. The hot air flowed out through my lungs.
Having finished the situation, I looked at Princess Daela.
She is seen trembling, pressed against the ground.
I smiled and said to her.
“So, now it’s just the two of us?”
“Huuk?!”
She was taken aback.
