Chapter 174 – Second Encounter With the Red Hood Bandits
Silver rank adventurer.
It is the dream of young children and the goal of adventurers. Even the villagers, who were trembling in the monster colony, feel relieved when a silver-level adventurer appears.
Silver rank is such an existence.
Even among those silver grades, there is a gap. In the eyes of civilians, they all use mana to produce overwhelming power, and they all look similar, but in reality they are different.
Of course, there is a difference between an adventurer who only knows how to strengthen his body and an adventurer who has his own skills as well as body strengthening.
Among them, the magicians who freely convert mana to manifest disasters can be said to be the best.
“You buggers dare…”
Emotions intensify and the fluctuating mana is replaced with lightning. Grip support. Orca’s head floated up and blue static electricity bounced around her.
She started muttering something softly.
Kwakwagwang.
A line of lightning came out of a round magic circle engraved in the air. The blue lightning that spread out violently was blocked by the black mist that gathered in a circle.
“Come to think of it, I remember hearing that there was a mage with a bad temper in Kalita. That is you.”
Glaris said with a smile. The black mist that had just stopped the lightning rolled from his hand.
Orca’s eyes narrowed.
“…What’s going on with the Warlock Kalita?”
Forbidden magic, black magic.
Unlike magic that uses mana, black magic expresses magic in exchange for the energy of life. If you use your own life force, there will be no problem, but most black magicians don’t.
They extort and use the vitality of others at will.
That is one of the reasons black magic is banned.
Judging from the fact that he just blocked Orca’s magic, it’s not like he’s just babbling on the surface. The fact that such a warlock visited Kalita was not good news either.
“I know it’s rude to answer a question with a question… But I really want to ask. Why did someone like you come to such a shabby place at this time?”
“That is not your part-time job. Just answer my questions.”
Orca, who replied, looked at Yoosung for a moment. Glaris didn’t miss it.
“Is it because of this man?”
“…”
“Looking at the reaction, it seems right. So how about doing this? We want to leave this city without any problems. So, on the condition that we send this man safely… Huh?!”
Glaris hurriedly raised the black mist. Kwajijik! Lightning collided with the fog, making a powerful impact sound. Even if he was a little late, he would have been hit directly by that lightning.
“What are you doing?”
“Safely? Do you guys see that appearance as safe?”
Glaris glanced at the meteor. The sight of blood dripping from her sagging right arm was not enough to be called normal even with empty words.
“Well… I was slightly injured… But my life was saved, right?”
“Do I look like I’m in the mood for a pun like that?”
Orca recited an incantation. A large magic circle appeared in front of me. The lightning that came out of there split into three streams and attacked Glaris and the others.
Glaris held out her hand. A black mist enveloped Darius, Liet, and Glaris in turn.
Defense type black magic, Black Shield.
Lightning and Black Shield collide. There was a loud impact sound that was incomparable to the previous one. Eventually, as the lightning faded, the blurred Black Shield was revealed.
It was blocked, but it was almost halved.
‘Did the magician of Kalita have this level of skill?’
Glaris’ smile faded. Her skill, which I had heard rumors about, was not like this. She’s obviously fine, but he’ll have the upper hand.
However, Orca, who received Julius’ inheritance, has grown incomparably to before. It’s pointless to mention the past.
‘…I should have brought more vitality.’
Glaris touched the flask that hung from her waist. One of the three flasks was empty. Earlier, she used a lot of life force to spread the black shield.
“…Must we collide? There is a way to seamlessly cross over to each other.”
“I do not need.”
“Can you take on the three of us by yourself? It won’t be easy for me or for these two. Because they are the officers of the Red Riding Hood Bandit.”
“Under..! Chuck is strong on the subject of miscellaneous things that only live hidden in the mountains.”
“What?”
Derius, who had been listening silently, frowned. Seeing that, Orca snorted loudly as if to listen.
“Do you think the kingdom can’t catch you and leave you alone? You’re really stupid if you were thinking that way. Listen carefully. The reason why the kingdom didn’t catch you until now is because it’s just annoying. Even if you show off even a little bit, you’ll quickly notice and hide like a rat.”
“You have a light snout. That mouth…”
“And… Why am I alone?”
Orca crossed her arms and smiled. Feeling uncomfortable for a moment, the two looked back.
“If you don’t want to see your colleague die, both of you put your hands down.”
Yoosung was aiming a dagger at Riett’s neck.
‘Which break?’
Darius, Glaris, and even Riett didn’t notice. No matter how much I was looking at Orca, isn’t this too sudden?
“You got this. Somehow, you seem to be talking a lot.”
Glaris let out a bitter laugh. The tide has already turned. Even if she fights and wins, other adventurers will flock to see her lightning.
He consumed the entire flask and unleashed his Black Mist. A black mist spread around him and began to obscure his vision.
“Where!”
A blue flash pierced the fog. A large bolt of lightning seemed to represent her anger. Over and over and over again.
Only when the mist had faded and disappeared did Orca stop her magic chants.
“…I missed it. Anyway, one who runs away is like a quick rat.”
Orca with her tongue out.
She quickly turned her head, as if she had remembered something important.
“Han Yuseong! Are you okay?!”
She ran to Yoosung with hasty steps.
* * *
The level is different.
This is the impression I felt while watching Orca’s battle. Apparently she didn’t do a long chant. She only muttered a few short words. Even so, the lightning strikes were all menacing.
Even more so than when I went looking for Julius’ relics.
‘Is it thanks to Julius’ relics…’
Certainly, Orca has grown stronger since then.
Hearing the lightning in the fog, I imagined the battle with the Orca.
I know her magic.
Lightning spears, lightning mines, lightning barriers, etc… I put in all the numbers and simulated them in my head. And out of those simulations, I lost most of them.
There were a few times when I won, but that was only when I was in a surprise attack.
There was no opponent in a head-to-head match.
‘Come to think of it, I don’t know anything about dealing with wizards.’
If you think about it, it makes sense. Because there is no chance to meet a wizard at a level below the same level.
However, after this quest is over, I’ll probably be promoted to silver rank. The level of the people you meet will be different, and that will be the same for your enemies.
Magic Relatives.
It is something to seriously consider.
“Han Yuseong! Are you okay?!”
I finished my thoughts at Orca’s urgent voice. Before she knew it, her black mist had disappeared and the two men’s models were gone.
‘Did he run away?’
It didn’t matter. Because I hold their colleague, Liet, in my hands. If you hand it over to the adventurer’s guild, they’ll find their hideout through torture or whatever.
Perhaps sooner or later, a subjugation request from the Red Riding Bandits might come down.
* * *
A shabby alley illuminated only by moonlight. It is an alley in a slum located near a brothel. A grumpy man was walking there.
You can tell by the frown on his face that he’s not in a good mood.
“Fuck you, bitch. I want to subtract.”
He was in a situation where he was kicked out of his regular Changgwan. It is because the prostitutes, who could not stand his rough behavior, told the madam. Thanks to that, he was never able to use the window again.
Perhaps the other windows will also be unavailable. It seems that madams share the list of true customers.
“Damn it, narrow-minded bitches!”
But the man was unfair. He bought the woman’s body, albeit for a while, with the money he paid. Does it make sense to kick him out for being a little rough with his stuff?
Of course, it was obvious, but it wasn’t to the extent that it was a little rough. Because of that, she was even a crippled woman. However, he didn’t even think about the contents that were unfavorable to him.
He just trembles at his unfair part.
As he kicked every stone he saw, a woman caught his eye.
A woman with long brown hair tied back.
Her face has a bit of a youthful feel to it, but she’s definitely a beauty nonetheless. She is superior to all the women around her and even to the well-dressed prostitutes in the brothel.
It was a pity that she covered her figure with a baggy top and pants, but she must be an outstanding beauty.
‘What’s going on with a woman like that in a place like this?’
Is she a new prostitute? No, why do you want to be a prostitute with a face like that? With that face, you’d be able to get the job of a rich rich bastard.
‘No, that’s not important right now.’
It didn’t matter to him what the woman was. The important thing is that he came out of the window without being able to finish. He approached her woman to soothe her aching lower body.
The woman’s gaze turns to him.
Seeing it up close is even more beautiful. The man’s smile deepened.
“Where are you going at night like this?”
“Huh? Me? I’m just taking a walk.”
“Hmm… Is that so? By the way, are you a little pretty? The new kid at the brothel? I’m feeling a little sore right now. Can you give me a massage? I will give you the money.”
The man took a silver coin from his pocket and held it up. It was enough money to sleep with Changgwan’s ace. But she didn’t even pay attention to money, as if she wasn’t interested in women.
“I am not that kind of person.”
She tried to take her stride again. At that, her man hurriedly grabbed her.
“What’s wrong with not having enough money? OK, then I’ll pay you another 30 coopers.”
“Because I am not that kind of person.”
“50 more coopers.”
“No.”
“Uh… Okay, I’ll give you one more silver.”
2 silver. This is a large amount for an ordinary citizen to pay in one night.
Still, the woman sighed, and she took her steps without answering. The man’s brow furrowed.
“Fuck the kid, pretending that this year or that year is expensive!”
He grabbed the chestnut-haired woman and thrust her dagger right in front of her eyes. It was done out of anger. But she had no intention of putting the dagger back.
“Why are all of them giving only to me? Just, huh? Fuck you for one shot!”
The man groaned. The woman stared her dagger at me with her dazed face without reaction.
‘Am I scared?’
Yeah, who wouldn’t be intimidated with her knife in front of her?
The man thought things were going well. I guess I just have to push it a little bit more. He was thinking so when she opened her mouth to the woman.
“…Are you threatening me?”
“Whether it will be a threat or not is up to you. As long as we cooperate…”
“I said I wasn’t that kind of person, right? But my brother is holding a knife at me and threatening me. Then… Oppa is a bad person?”
The woman interrupted the man. The man opened his eyes wide and smiled like it was not the same.
“Puhehe… Yes, I’m a bad bastard. What should I do?”
“Mmm…”
The woman thought hard about something about her, and then she shook her head and looked around her.
“Ask for help? Sorry but no one around. In the first place, it’s rare to see a guy walking around at this time. So why is she walking around alone at a time like this, lady?”
The man giggled and laughed at her lady. At that, she stared at the woman staring at the man…
“Thank god.”
Hooked
The sharp dagger lightly pierced the man’s belly skin.
The woman, Kara, rolled up the corners of her mouth and smiled brightly.
