Chapter 563 – Side Story 66) Barbarian Knight (5)
Side Story 66) Barbarian Knight (5)
A search team consisting of 5 A-class heroes and 2 monster hunters was organized around the S-class hero [Arachne].
But they couldn’t go looking for the missing heroes. Because the scope of the search was too wide.
So, just as I was thinking about what to do with it, one of the heroes who had gone out on reconnaissance returned. He was a B-class hero speed star.
“It was… A monster in the shape of an old tree.
“Couldn’t you get it?”
“There were more than one or two monsters. We couldn’t save Hawk because vines flew from all sides.”
“Hmm… I see. Soon we will set out to find the missing heroes. It may be difficult, but can you join us? With Speed Star’s help, we will be able to find the missing heroes in no time. .”
“Of course! I will guide you! Please, please save Hawk!”
At Ice’s suggestion, Speed Star nodded without a moment’s hesitation. From his hard expression, I could feel his will to save Hawk.
“Lord Arachne.”
“Yeah. But wait a little bit. No matter how urgent you are, you have to report to the president of the Association. You need to know where we are going so that we can respond here if things go wrong later, right?”
“You’re right.”
Arachne, the S-class hero who became the leader of the search team, sent a person to Gizman. Moments later, Guizman appeared with his secretary.
“Heroes are our friends and family. Please bring them back.”
“Tongue, president of the Association…!”
“Yes. I will definitely bring you.”
Gizman bowed to the heroes of the search team, including Arachne. Then the hero and the people who watched it were embarrassed.
“As expected… I’m the president of the Gizman Association.”
“There’s no one like the President of the Gizman Association!”
Heroes and people were greatly moved by the leader’s willingness to bow down for his subordinates.
Only the secretary and Arachne were there to know that it was just a political show. These two knew Guizman’s real face.
After a while, a search team led by Arachne escaped from the pioneering base.
“Then let’s go.”
The guide was the speed star. He guided the search team to the place where monsters in the shape of old trees had kidnapped Hawk.
“What do you think Henry?”
Following the speed star, Ice asked Henry, the monster hunter who joined the search team together.
Henry is a young boy who is only 15 years old this year, but thanks to the gift of the Sanctuary Armor from Steel Armor in the past, he is able to display powerful physical abilities even though he does not have superpowers.
He also calls Steel Armor a fighter and is trained to hunt monsters by him.
Thanks to his gifts and teachings, the boy was both the youngest monster hunter and the most skilled monster hunter.
“Well, if it’s a monster in the form of an old tree… It’s probably [Gomog. Munnaruk].
A monster in the form of an old tree, Gomog. Munaruk was a monster that even Henry had caught before, so he knew its ecology well.
Unlike a tree-shaped monster, he is a carnivorous monster. He moves to the root and uses the vine like a hand to snatch his prey. It does not move until it completely melts after inserting the captured monster into its body full of digestive juices.
So, even after hearing the speed star’s explanation, Henry couldn’t be sure that the culprit was Gomog Munnaruk.
Hearing the appearance, it was clear that he was different, but the decisive hunting method was different.
“I think you’ll know for sure when you go there.”
“I see.”
Hearing Henry’s answer, Ice nodded. And he thought at the same time that he was good at bringing Henry. Henry’s prudence was an essential virtue for monster hunters.
‘Anyway… This is really amazing.’
Ice looked down at his body. She was wearing her usual outfit, but upon closer inspection, a translucent membrane was spread over it.
It was the Sanctuary Armor.
Ice, who has superpowers as a healer, could not keep up with the speed of the search team. However, thanks to Gizman’s provision of Sanctuary Armor, he was able to keep up with the speed of the search team and enjoy the feeling of being a body enhancer at the same time.
To be able to demonstrate supernatural powers with science and technology… For Ice, who has lived in a monster hunter village all his life, the Dark City is a mysterious country.
“Right here.”
Moments later, the search team arrived at the location where Hawke was abducted.
“There may still be monsters, so you guys should keep an eye on your surroundings. Miss Leverwood, Mr. Henry.”
“Yes. Let’s go, Henry.”
“Your sister.”
Arachne, who gave the heroes a warning mission, looked at the two monster hunters. Nodding her head at her gaze, they began to look around.
“This…”
Henry looked carefully at the marks on the floor and wood and let out a drool.
“Nuna, no matter how you look at this, it’s Gomog.Munareuk right?”
“I see. Then it’s even more strange?”
“What’s strange?”
“That is…”
Arachne approached the two and asked. She explained to her that her ice was her aunt G. Mu Nareuk.
“Is that strange? Could it be that I just went back to my habitat and tried to eat it?”
“He can’t do two things at once. If he moves with food in his digestive juices, the food can escape. The digestive juices lose their viscosity.”
When the viscosity disappears, the best prey can escape. Therefore, when Gomog.Munnaruk succeeds in hunting, it stays in place until the prey is completely digested.
“Then why did they take the hero?”
“That’s my question too.”
The search team followed the marks on the floor to search the area. But it didn’t work.
*****
“Hey~ Flying is so much fun. Hey Windline. Have you ever had sex with a girl in the sky? What does flying sex feel like?”
“…”
“Ah~ Don’t leave it out and talk. Isn’t it boring to just keep your mouth shut?”
“…”
“Tsk. Anyway, it’s unlucky.”
“…”
When Wind Line didn’t respond, Destruction clicked its tongue as if it had leaked steam.
‘A vulgar bastard.’
Windline cursed Destruction inwardly. He really was a guy who didn’t have a favorite corner from one to ten. In my mind, I wanted to release the wind that enveloped him and make him fall.
But it can’t be. Even if he didn’t like it, he was a hero after all.
‘…Can I do this?’
Complexity dwelled on the face of the wind line looking forward.
At Destruction’s provocation that the fate of the Dark City depended on him, he accepted the request to assassinate the president of the Gizman Association. But he still wondered if that was really the case, or if he should be.
Wind Line knew best that Baba was an uncontrollable, self-indulgent savage.
But can I kill him for that? Is that really what a hero should do?
Windline was constantly torn between his conscience and his duty.
*****
“Chief of the association.”
“Why?”
“I’m sorry… But I wonder why they sent it to the wind line as well.”
“What?”
“The new head of Monster Hunter Village is a dangerous person, but it is still a long way from pioneering the village. You could be in danger.”
“…”
Gizman, who was reviewing the documents, raised his head at the secretary’s words. He’ll only do what he’s told to do, but he’s pretty cheeky about asking himself questions.
‘Has that guy… Worked under me for 10 years?’
It definitely worked for a long time. To the extent that his head grows as it grows and he asks himself questions first.
In the meantime, Gizman ordered many illegal things through his secretary, such as assault, murder, and delivery of slush funds. He has been a living witness of the illegality committed by Guizman.
‘I’ll have to pick up a new guy soon.’
He’s a guy who knows too much. He even more arrogantly questions the orders he gave. A guy who shows curiosity is dangerous.
Finally, with the feeling of giving a gift, Guizman decided to solve his curiosity.
“Because the wind line is too honest.”
“Yes?”
“Many people say that Wind Line is mine. But in fact, that is incorrect. Wind Line is not loyal to me, but because I am the president of the Hero Association. I have taken care of you.”
Windline’s father was Gizman’s childhood friend. However, by the time Windline was born, his father died, and only Guizman took the role of Windline’s father in place of his deceased friend.
So Wind Line followed Guizman like a father.
“If the pioneering business succeeds, I will become an undisputed power. And when I reach the pinnacle of power, arrows will fly from all sides. Perhaps an assassin will be sent to kill me.”
“…”
The secretary listened to Guizman’s words.
“Considering what’s to come, I need someone of mine who has powerful psychic powers. That’s why I sent the wind line.”
“Yes?”
“If Windline kills Baba after doing my favor and returns, from then on Windline will only be able to rely on me. He has committed a taboo as a hero.”
“…!”
The secretary, who did not move at all, was astonished at Gizman’s cold words.
In the end, doesn’t it mean that the son of a friend who considers himself like a father made him commit murder for his own safety and profit!
He was a bad guy too, but Guizman was a real bad guy, the secretary thought.
“Anyway, is the question resolved?”
“Thank you for your reply, Mr. Association.”
“What. How much have you done for me so far? This much is nothing.”
Guizman smiled and looked at the secretary.
And from that day on, no one had seen the secretary at the pioneering base.
*****
4 days have passed since then.
“Aggghugguk! I’m going to die.”
The S-class hero Destruction, who came down to the ground, stretched. Perhaps because it came with the destruction it disliked, the wind line broke through a week’s distance in as many as four days.
“Hey there? Hey~ Those bastards huh? They built a house in this dangerous place and are living very well.”
Standing at the end of the hill, Destruction admired the distant town. Because it was pretty plausible. He honestly thought it was a very small country town, but Monster Hunter Village was much bigger than he thought.
“Do you want to do it or do I do it?”
“…”
“Hyaa~ You bastard is now worrying and worrying again. Hey, Mr. Windline. Wake up. You’re a hero. Not a hero in a corner town like this, but a hero in the Dark City. Knowing how many people’s fates are on our shoulders. Are you there?”
“… Quit.”
Destruction cleverly referenced the people of the Dark City and psychologically strangled Windline.
‘Kuk-kuk. You bastard.’
Looking at the troubled wind line while biting his lips, Destruction laughed inwardly. These sincere and honest types were too easy to manipulate.
“Aww, that’s okay. What do you want from an asshole like you? I’ll kill the bastards who say they’re Barbies or Bobbys, so you just have to watch them here. And then…”
“…”
Destruction said, glaring at the wind line with arrogant eyes.
“Don’t go anywhere and say S-class, no, just a hero. A selfish bastard like you doesn’t deserve to be called a hero.”
“…!”
Angered by the insulting words, Windline widened her eyes. His fists trembled with anger. But even with such insulting words, he couldn’t say anything.
Destruction laughed at the wind line and turned around. He intended to storm into the village at once and crush the human named Barbara to dust.
“Haaaaa~!”
“… Crying?”
“…!”
Destruction and Windline turned at the sound of a yawn coming from behind them.
“Hello? Long time no see, kid?”
“Everything, you…!”
Since when did it exist? Their target, Baba, was lying on a large rock with her arms resting on her arms like a sledgehammer, scratching her butt.
