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A complete transformation
‘Fuck.’
I sat up, muttering a curse. I don’t know how long I rolled around, but after quite some time, I finally felt free from the stomachache.
– Remember.
‘Don’t be a jerk.’
Because I was extremely sensitive, I found myself saying harsh words.
I thought I had gotten used to the pain to some extent, but the pain accompanied by shame was hard to bear.
I kept mumbling things like, ‘Fate, destiny.’ and held on to my last remaining dignity.
The strange feeling of vitality and refreshment after that time passed soothed my crumpled dignity.
‘I think something has changed.’
It was unclear whether this was simply because I was in good condition or if eating it led to some sort of improvement.
– It is a rise in status.
‘case?’
The tenant answered in a very raspy voice. He was conveying his thoughts to me in something other than words, and I understood what he was saying.
‘It’s like gaining resistance to black magic and increasing your stats a bit.’
He said more than that, but that was about all I could muster. It was uncertain whether the result was worth four days, or my dignity.
‘This was a complete transformation.’
I nodded my head repeatedly as I looked at the blood and the nasty things scattered around me. Of course, it was completely different from the transformation I had read in martial arts novels, but I nodded my head roughly.
After all, it’s more fun to say that someone has been completely transformed for four days than to say that someone has been shitting themselves for four days.
‘This is a complete transformation. It’s just a remnant of my past self. It has nothing to do with me.’
As I stood there and muttered to myself several times, my hunched shoulders straightened and the little bit of dignity I had left inflated in size.
‘Has the time increased a bit?’
– Kuch… Are you curious?
I wanted to reject the nasty guy’s answer, but as a transformed master, I needed to accurately measure what I had.
‘okay.’
– Take the sword.
I looked around at the voice of the tenant, but there was no sword anywhere. In the first place, there was only grass around.
‘I said I would use it and give it to you.’
Come to think of it, there wasn’t even a helmet. It was just a weasel’s helmet and sword, but I thought he would understand since it was an unavoidable situation. If he didn’t understand, I could just instill some understanding, so it wasn’t a big problem.
‘There is no sword.’
– No, it doesn’t matter.
At the tenant’s arrogant answer, a tingling sensation rose from deep within my sense of courtesy. It was as if I had become an electric eel generating electricity in my stomach, and at the same time, a thrill spread through my blood vessels to all directions.
Come on.
I was the one who came.
‘Similar to Courtine.’
I muttered as I looked down at my hands, which were filled with blue light. When I pulled them up myself, I realized what the tenant meant by a rise in status.
The heaviness and the burning pain in my blood vessels that I had felt when swinging my aura at the old man called Master were no longer felt.
I finally feel like I’m wearing the right clothes.
I felt like I could split the ground with my fist.
– Phew···.
At that moment, with a faint sound, the strength disappeared.
‘···Why is it still 2 seconds?’
– Rising level and treatment···.
With that, the guy’s voice disappeared and the aura that had been hovering around me was no longer visible.
‘···So you used it for leveling up and treatment?’
I came to my own conclusion and nodded.
Anyway, I felt good as if I had had a good night’s sleep for the first time in a long time and my body felt refreshed, so it wasn’t bad.
‘I felt relieved without pants.’
Since my lower abdomen was very loose, I roughly pulled up some grass next to me and covered my important parts. It was rough, but I could bear it.
I looked around to get a rough idea of where I was. Judging from the dense trees, I thought I was in the vicinity of the Kirton Mountains.
‘You’ve come a long way.’
I don’t remember how I got there, but I was further than I thought. I cut more grass and tied him up with a stick to make sure he was covered.
I roughly looked at the sun and guessed the direction before moving.
The Kirton Mountains lie to the east of Cassady Castle.
The Kirton Mountains were not only rugged, but the monsters that inhabited them were all strong and difficult, and even beyond them there were only cliffs of enormous heights.
It was a mountain range that no one really sought out because if you went north from Cassadic without necessarily crossing it, there was a gentle slope.
So, although the Kingdom of Brighton was located east of Cassidy Castle, it was trending towards the coastal city below.
‘I guess I’ll be back in half a day.’
It just so happened that between the Castle of Cassidy and the Girton Mountains was the house of the executioner Dalus, so it seemed like a good idea to stop by on the way and get some good food and clothing.
I took a short break to relax and then ran diligently.
I wasn’t tired because my body felt lighter than usual.
We were able to arrive at Dalus’ house in no time.
‘I’m definitely in good physical condition.’
We arrived at a shabby cabin and knocked on the door.
“who are you!!”
A young, cheerful voice greeted me.
“It’s Aaron.”
“What?! Aaron is dead?! But the voice is Aaron’s!”
“Who would die? If you want to live long, open the door quickly. I’m tired.”
“Looking at how ignorant and reckless he is, it’s definitely Aaron!”
I felt frustrated and grabbed the handle and pulled.
thud-.
I forgot that I was feeling better than usual.
The door was ripped open, revealing the little boy inside.
The little boy looked up at me with round eyes and then looked at the door in my hand.
“It’s Aaron!!”
The little boy smiled brightly and pointed at me.
“That’s informal speech.”
I didn’t panic at the torn door and just pushed it aside. Dalus was good with his hands, so I was sure he’d be able to fix it himself.
“But Aaron died!! He came back to life?!”
It seems that there was a misunderstanding because it took quite some time for the transformation to take place.
“I’m not dead. Where’s my father?”
“Dad went to work! He was so excited because it was a big deal these days.”
‘I guess it ended well.’
It seemed like they went to cut off the heads of the captured men.
“Aaron is alive! Thank goodness!”
“Hey, bring me something to eat. I’m hungry.”
“Yes! Just a moment!”
“Please bring me some clothes too.”
“Aaron, your clothes are cool!”
“If you bring it to me, I’ll give you these clothes.”
I shook the thing I had made out of grass. Then the guy let out a “Waaaa-!” sound and ran away.
After looking around for a moment, I headed towards the bathroom as usual.
In the case of Dalus, he was cleaner than any medieval person I’ve ever seen, and his bathroom was better than Hannah’s.
At first glance, you could tell that the wooden bathtub was carefully made and that there was even a small stove for heating water. Judging from the water that was also prepared, it seemed like they were ready to wash up as soon as they got back.
I took off my armor in front of the door to block it from opening, and then I roughly drew some water and went into the tub. I had to empty the tub three times before the water started to come out clear.
While I was washing my body, the devil’s handprint on my left side suddenly seemed to have grown strangely in size. I placed my palm against it to compare their sizes.
‘It’s definitely gotten bigger, hasn’t it?’
It grew to the size of a finger joint and soon covered my entire left breast. It wasn’t a good sign.
I scratched at him with my fingernails, but soon gave up and got up.
I wiped my body with the cloth neatly folded next to me and put my armor back on. Somehow, it looked very ugly to have only the top on and the bottom off, but covering the top was more important to me than covering the bottom.
When I came out, there was a pair of heavy pants right in front of me. They seemed to be Dalus’s, and although they were a little short, they fit okay.
Following the fragrant scent, I saw an excited little boy scooping stew into a wooden bowl. I slowly ate the stew the boy handed me.
‘It’s delicious. As expected from Dalus.’
I filled my hungry stomach with a small exclamation. After eating about five bowls like that, I felt a little hungry.
“Wow, you really are delicious, Aaron.”
The little boy sat across from me and watched with sparkling eyes as if he was watching a mukbang. I forced myself to eat another bowl, feeling that I had to live up to his expectations.
After I finished eating and was patting my stomach, the little boy brought me some lukewarm wine.
‘You had a great upbringing.’
I drank my wine and stared at the kid for a moment. I wondered if there was another kid around Cassadick who was as cultured as him.
Judging by the cleanliness of his pants, he probably didn’t even pee in them. In the Middle Ages, someone like him would have been in the top 1% of brats.
‘I need to find a friend for Kanna.’
He must need a friend since he’s in such a remote place…
‘Not bad, right?’
He was the best friend candidate in Cassady.
“By the way, that’s a relief!”
“···huh?”
The little boy who had been resting his chin on his hand opened his tiny mouth.
“Dad was sad to hear that Aaron died. But he’s alive and well! Dad would be happy if he knew.”
The guy’s words were quite ticklish, so I habitually scratched my neck.
It wasn’t a very nice story to hear that a tall, gloomy man cried when he heard that I was dead.
“He was sad that he couldn’t keep his promise to send him back with his own hands.”
However, the ticklish feeling completely disappeared as the guy continued to speak.
‘Then that’s right.’
This time, my throat felt cold for no reason, so I smiled and brushed him off.
“Oh! And I was sad too!”
“I see.”
“I promised to cut off Aaron’s neck! My father said that if you’re a man, you should value your promises more than your life!”
‘Anyway, father or son.’
I coughed and laughed in disbelief at the guy’s words. The little boy tilted his head and soon laughed along.
“Yeah, promises are important.”
The little boy’s head was too small to hit, so I just gave it a good pat. I searched through his pockets to give him some money, but there was nothing there.
‘Did you fall?’
It was fortunate that I had emptied my pockets in my room in preparation for the tournament. All that was missing was a few gold coins.
Sure, it was a big sum, but I was the owner of 40 gold prize coins. I didn’t need to worry about losing a few coins.
“I ate well.”
“Aaron, are you going to Cassidy?!”
“uh.”
“Me too! Me too! Me too!”
The little boy made his presence felt by constantly waving his hands.
After thinking for a moment, I nodded.
It was a chance to repay the guy and also develop Kanna’s social skills.
“okay.”
“Hey!! I’ll definitely blow Aaron’s neck off later!!”
‘Horo kid.’
I smiled slightly and got up from my seat.
An excited little boy carved something into the floor of the hut with a chisel.
***
Zenta, one of the three fools at Hae-na’s bar, swallowed hard and slowly turned his head away.
“Phew···.”
Hannah used to be so gentle, but now she was so sharp and haggard that it was hard to believe she was the same person.
However, he didn’t show any irritation as if he was just suppressing his anger. Zenta and his colleagues felt a sting in their throats as if they had swallowed a thorn for no reason.
News of Aaron’s disappearance…
Others said it was death, but it was taboo in this bar.
Anyway, after Aaron’s disappearance, Hannah closed the bar and left with Kanna and Vermunt.
The three Hogu members also joined us the next day, as they heard that the guards and Aaron were investigating the place where they disappeared.
Zenta had steeled his resolve because the rumors were so gruesome, but that terrible place was not something he could endure.
Zenta and his friends kept feeling nauseous at the sight of the rotten flesh and bones piled up like a mountain.
Hannah and the guards, even the young Kanna, went in without any hesitation and searched for him desperately.
The three Hogu idiots, who had been blankly staring at him for a moment, returned to the bar quietly. With the thought of doing what they could, they cleaned up and managed the messy bar.
That night, Zenta had a nightmare about being buried under a mountain of corpses and couldn’t sleep.
Cassidy Castle was in shambles as if it had lost its center of gravity. There were more than a few people fighting in the streets, and there was noise every day like any other city or castle. There were also people cheering and shitting in the streets.
It was a familiar sight to Zenta, who was from Karzan. Rather, Cassadic was unusually peaceful.
In the back alleys, bloody and brutal fights were constantly breaking out, making it impossible to enter or exit.
Fortunately, Hannah’s bar didn’t get into such trouble thanks to Vermunt.
Today, the fourth day, everyone was just standing there blankly, wondering if they had finished digging through the mountain of corpses.
“Yes. If you add wind, even a small spark will grow bigger. It can also determine the direction of the fire.”
“Is burning it more effective?”
“That depends on the opponent. If they’re wearing armor, burning them with fire is faster, but if they’re weakly defended, using ice to take away their mobility is the most effective.”
“Okay? Got it.”
A fierce conversation could be heard from the side, Hae-na sighed deeply as she cleaned her crossbow, and Vermunt glared at the door while drinking alcohol… A heavy air filled the hall.
At that moment, the door opened with a loud noise.
And what came in was a beauty with a rough look.
It was a familiar face as I had visited several times.
“That kid is here?”
The silence in the bar was broken by Nova’s nervous words.
“Nova, watch what you say.”
Hannah stood up from her seat, frowning.
“Aren’t you going to answer my question? Is that kid here? He’s here, but he’s hiding something, right?”
Zenta swallowed hard as tension filled him in an instant. Nova came every day, but today was particularly fierce.
“Hanaya, isn’t that what your sister asked you?”
“What, Sister? And don’t you know better than me where Aaron is? I heard you planned the tournament too.”
The already cold atmosphere turned sour at Hannah’s answer.
“I guess you don’t want to do business?”
“What about business… So where is Deokgu Baeida? He said he was the winner. People said that Yeongju sucked up Deokgu’s sweet water and threw it away? Knight Adela didn’t even show up!”
Ugh-.
At Hannah’s scream, a bloody, grating sound echoed through the room.
Although they were both smaller women than Zenta, Zenta gulped because of the different types of tension.
“that···.”
Nova, who was about to answer, took a deep breath and swallowed hard.
“Hannah, you···.”
Kanna stood up from her seat and stood in front of Hannah, twirling her finger. Ice crystals formed around her finger.
‘The opponent is a secretary.’
Although she had little military power, she was a woman favored by the lord. If a fight broke out, it was clear that the results would be dire. Zenta was very nervous as he watched the women confront each other.
At that moment, the door opened.
“Orange? Why are you here?”
The moment Zenta saw Aaron, tears welled up in his eyes.
Zenta had been more afraid of Aaron than fond of him, but now he was smiling brightly at his hideous face.
Zenta witnessed the expressions of the two women, who had been frowning just a moment ago, change in an instant.
Hannah smiled softly and brightly as if she had never been so impressed before. Seeing Hannah come back completely, Zenta’s eyes welled up with tears.
I felt relieved as the tension that had been building up seemed to disappear.
Rather, Nova was worse at controlling her facial expressions than Hannah.
Nova had a stiff expression on her face as if nothing had happened, but the corners of her mouth were twitching and her eyes were blinking, as if she was about to burst at any moment.
The first to move was Kanna. The moment Kanna clenched her fists, her expression changed, and she ran towards Aaron-.
“Wow! Is this a bar? This is my first time in a bar!”
A boy poked his head out from behind Aaron.
At that, Kanna’s face immediately crumpled.
An unbecoming expression appeared on the child’s face, as if she had been abandoned by the world. Kanna let her outstretched hand wander in the air for a moment before lowering it again.
“···What are you?”
Nova muttered, her voice sounding blocked.
“Aaron! You’ve worked hard! Are you tired?”
At that moment, Hannah pushed Nova with her shoulder and approached Aaron.
Nova, who was pushed aside weakly, swallowed hard and lowered his head slightly.
The look on his face was one of guilt.
***
bang-.
‘···Why is it like that?’
I scratched my cheek as I looked at Nova, who suddenly glared and left.
“Aaron! Are you feeling okay?”
My gaze turned to Hannah, who was smiling brightly and grabbing my arm. Hannah clung to me, holding on tighter than usual.
“Yeah. What.”
I was feeling a bit burdened and was trying to push him away, when an air conditioner with a strange expression came towards me.
I was a little nervous at the memory of being hit by an ice shower, but the air conditioner just held my hand tightly.
‘What’s wrong with them?’
I left them both alone for a moment and then pushed them away gently.
Hannah was pushed away right away, but the air conditioner held my hand tightly and did not let go.
“Would you like to take a bath first? I’ve prepared some water for you.”
“No, I’m done bathing. Let’s change into our armor first.”
“Ah···! Yes!”
Hanna nodded, her face looking somewhat sad.
Then, Kanna, who had been hesitating for a while, let go of my hand and stepped aside.
“But Aaron… did you have a son?”
In response to Hannah’s question, he introduced himself by pushing the little one forward.
“My friend’s son. Kanna, from now on, I’m your friend, so let’s get along well.”
“Hi! I’m Ted!”
Kanna looked up at me with a face that looked like she was about to cry, as if she didn’t like the friend she had saved, but soon nodded her head vigorously.
I looked up as I saw Kanna and Ted shaking hands.
Since I didn’t have a sword at my side, I felt uneasy for no reason and wanted to get a sword first.
“what!!”
“···.”
I turned my head at the loud noise and saw the little boy being held by Kanna.
‘As expected, we become close friends quickly since we are the same age.’
Although the position that Kanna was holding looked like a collar, I thought it was just my imagination and let it slide.
I took off my tattered armor in the room and changed into a heavy suit of armor.
As I put on the thicker iron, the corners of my mouth naturally went up at the moderate weight. And with the sword attached to my side, I finally felt a little more at ease.
A loud noise continued to be heard from below.
I sat on the bed and collected my thoughts.
The Cassidy I saw when I came in was a real mess.
The outer wall was half destroyed, and the streets were once again noisy and filled with a foul smell.
‘I was away for a moment… Anyway, those ignorant medieval guys…’
There was work everywhere.
I already had a lot of energy in my body, so I needed somewhere to put it.
‘It’s time to go back to being the guard leader.’
I tried to hold it in, but the corners of my mouth went up.
***
‘You little bastards.’
Scar tried to catch his breath, holding back his ragged breath.
For some unknown reason, Aaron has disappeared.
The guys from District 6 started taking action in earnest after hearing the news. They had been eyeing Scar for a while, so it was a set course of action.
They crossed the district without declaring war, wielding their extensions, and a back-alley war began.
Scar didn’t believe the rumors that Aaron was dead.
So I wanted to avoid war, but I couldn’t because the opponent was so aggressive.
“George!! It’s George!”
“You filthy bastards! We can’t hand over Cassidy to outsiders!”
The entangled men were fighting fiercely.
When Scar, who had been catching his breath after looking at him for a moment, tried to move again.
The air has become cool.
Death seemed to be approaching.
This is a fear engraved in our instincts.
It was an unforgettable presence.
‘Aaron… you’re back.’
Scar didn’t bother to turn his head.
There was no need to check.
Instead, Scar quickly scanned the surrounding land.
A place with the fewest rocks and a lot of mud to make it soft. It was a little dirty and smelly, but a place that met the above conditions was the best place to bury your head.
After looking around for a while, I found a place that met the above criteria.
There were passengers there.
Encounter with the leader of the 6th District gang.
He was the one standing there first, watching.
The guy seemed to sense Aaron’s presence too.
‘You poor kid. So why are you asking me for something like this…’
The guy waved his hand with a frown.
However, since there was no place like this around here, Scar naturally pushed his body in.
“Get out. I found this place first.”
“This is our area. This is my seat.”
“This is an area that would have come to me if I had just a little more time.”
“Say it louder.”
···Sudden.
Scar smiled brightly at the guy who was glaring and making a murderous noise.
at that time.
“Up to there.”
A dreary voice was heard, and before any further words could be spoken, Scar had already buried his head in his hands.
thud!
“You bastard from the outskirts… I told you to get out!”
“This is my territory!”
They fought and growled at each other, with their heads buried in the same spot. Eventually, the two reached a silent compromise and acknowledged each other’s space.
He looked around the upside-down world.
Everyone was gasping for breath and had their heads buried in their hands.
There were a few guys who opened their eyes wide at the sudden situation. They were the new guys who had joined the District 6 gang.
Funnily enough, some of them were quick to realize it too late.
“Damn. That kid’s not even gonna die.”
Next to me, Jo Woo-ji muttered quietly.
“You idiot. You lost to Aaron. Now.”
Scar looked at the guy and spoke clearly and smiled.
“What is this kid?”
“Ha… No matter how big they are and how much of a security guard they are, they can’t be scared by just one.”
At the sound of the rumbling voices, Scar couldn’t help but exclaim, “Oh my…”
Why do these annoying guys keep showing up?
“You idiots… I warned you in advance.”
Jo Woo-ji seemed to have similar thoughts as he gritted his teeth and let out a loud noise.
Scar clenched his teeth at the horrible sound that followed. A scream of pain as something broke and burst.
It didn’t take long.
“Come out here, two heads.”
At the calm but irritated voice, Ska and Jouji jumped up.
There was a pile of guys with their arms and legs twisted in ugly positions, and Aaron was sitting on them like a chair.
Scar stood in front of Aaron, gasping for breath, at his furrowed eyebrows.
Jo Woo-ji stood next to me with a much gentler expression, unlike when he had been grumbling earlier.
“I told you guys to get along well.”
“We just stayed still. He suddenly barged in and we couldn’t do anything.”
“···This coward!”
Even though he heard Jo Ji’s contemptuous voice, Scar did not look away and just kept blinking.
“Really? Did you say George?”
“···Let’s meet.”
“Yes, George.”
“It’s called Joji… No, it’s Joji.”
“Okay, George. Good luck.”
“···What? Eww!”
With a popping sound, Jo Woo-ji disappeared.
I looked back in surprise and saw Jo Woo-ji rolling far away.
Jo Woo-ji trembled as if he was about to die and blood kept pouring out of his mouth.
‘What is this?’
I knew Aaron was strong, but that punch just now…
“I can’t control my strength.”
Scar gulped as he watched Aaron click his tongue and look down at his hand.
“That’s Aaron… I was really trying to stay quiet, but then that guy came rushing in….”
“Yeah. Scar.”
Scar quickly gathered strength in his stomach at the sight of the emotionless, deep eyes looking up at him.
Kuung-.
When he opened his eyes, he was next to Joji. Scar spat out blood continuously as if his intestines were torn in pain.
‘My fists are half as strong as last time!’
One of the matts analyzed the power he had just felt without falling over.
I don’t know what happened, but the strength of the already unusual guy has increased even more. It has gone far beyond the level that Scar has been consistently measuring.
“I told you to get along well. Why are you making a fuss just because I left for a moment? Okay, come from the left end.”
I saw a guy running towards Aaron with tears streaming down his face.
“Come on, shout loudly. Let’s be friends.”
“Chi… get along well with your friend… aaaak!!”
Another one rolled sideways and hit the wall.
Scar swallowed his groan as the foam rose from the upside-down guy’s mouth.
“Your cooking skills are quite good today. Okay, next.”
Be friendly with your friends···!!
Suddenly, Scar wondered what the point of fighting in an alley with a guy like that was.
Ugh···.
Fucking backwaters…
Seeing Jo Woo-ji cry so sadly like a child made that thought stronger.
***
‘Haha – Dylan, the leader… The sound is good.’
The weasel walked with the corners of his mouth twitching.
At that moment, Kel came running in a hurry.
‘Has the news already spread?’
The weasel’s face hardened.
Now was not a good time.
I had to give the impression that I had no choice.
“Dylan! Did you hear that? Right now···.”
“I couldn’t help it! Cassidy was in shambles!”
The weasel roared. He had been the youngest until now, but he was going to be the leader tomorrow.
The leader’s dignity had to be demonstrated.
“···Huh? What?”
The weasel thought that Kel’s lukewarm reaction was making him feel inferior.
In times like these, you had to step up and stand tall. The weasel straightened its posture and stretched its neck, making a loud noise.
“I couldn’t help it! I’m the only one who can carry on Brother Aaron’s will! I’m the one who fought back to back with Brother Aaron against a million dead people! I’m Dylan! I can’t stand to see Cassadyk, filled with memories of Brother Aaron, fall apart!”
“What is this kid talking about?”
“I’ve applied for a duel with the team leader! I’ll be the team leader starting tomorrow, so be careful what you say!”
The weasel shouted loudly, cautious in case a fist was thrown.
Kel’s reaction was strange. He frowned and the corners of his mouth twitched, making him look like he had lost his mind.
“So you couldn’t stand that bird and went over to the captain’s seat?”
“I will say this again, I cannot stand by and watch the Castle Cassidy, which holds so many memories with Brother Aaron, fall into ruin···.”
The weasel frowned and relaxed at the thought that a battle might break out at any moment. The Fourth Group guys pretended not to notice, but they followed the Ten Pups so terribly that it was only natural that they would object.
“···I see! As expected! Isn’t it our Dylan who knows Aaron’s intentions the best? No, now it’s Dylan who’s the leader!”
Contrary to the weasel’s expectations, Kel nodded immediately and gave a thumbs up.
I didn’t like the look on Kel’s face as if he was holding back laughter, but I decided to understand that it was the leader’s way of distributing the message.
“Then Dylan… no, Captain Dylan, will you go with me? I’ll treat you really well for the next captain!”
The weasel nodded solemnly at Kel’s sly voice that followed.
I didn’t like the way Kel’s lips were curled, but I thought Kel could use his left arm. Unfortunately, his right arm was set to be full.
‘Pig captain, wait. You’re next.’
The weasel’s eyes sparkled brightly. If he could just get rid of the pig captain and put grass in the leader’s seat, he could take control of the outer wall guards.
“Ah, go this way.”
Although Kel was annoyed by the loud chatter that made it impossible to hear what was going on around him, the weasel tolerated it thanks to the generosity of the reserve captain.
***
“Get up! Your funeral is… no! The showdown is about to begin!”
The weasel opened his eyes to a loud noise.
‘I think I only had one drink?’
I closed my eyes and opened them, and it was the next day.
The weasel came to his senses with an uneasy feeling.
Kel was smiling brightly.
That smile made me feel uneasy for some reason.
The weasel tilted his head with anxiety rising from the depths of his chest. If it were normal, he would have run away somewhere right away, but Kel, who kept appearing in front of him, and the remaining alcohol stopped him.
The weasel got up from his seat and followed Kel.
“Your funeral… no, the duel between the chiefs will be held in the square!”
“Is there really a need to open it? There aren’t any puppies.”
“···Hmm. I guess the atmosphere at Cassidy has become a bit gloomy, so they’re trying to turn it into a showdown.”
‘The path to success has been opened properly.’
If it were held in a square, it would surely attract a large crowd.
The weasel felt that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had come and strained his eyes.
“Is that guy the guy? Today···.”
“Why did such a perfectly normal guy have to···.”
A voice full of jealousy was heard, but the weasel was not intimidated. It simply walked proudly.
From a mere mercenary scoundrel to a respectable captain of the guards…
The weasel nodded and went up on stage.
‘This is so embarrassing.’
The stadium was set up as if it were a tournament.
No, it was more solid than before.
There were large stones placed here and there, making it seem like it would be difficult to get out once you entered.
There were as many people gathered as there were during the tournament.
The weasel made a serious expression, trying to suppress the corners of his lips that were twitching.
Soon a large scar appeared.
There was a large bruise on Scar’s face. It seemed to be the result of the recent feud between the gangs.
“Today’s sacrifice is Dylan from the 4th Division of the Foreign Guard!”
At Scar’s voice, the weasel felt uneasy again. Her instincts kept warning her. She had never done anything wrong before…
‘···It’s strange.’
It’s strange. Why are so many people gathered for a match that will be decided by a walkover?
Only then did the weasel realize something was wrong. The warning he had tried to ignore continued to ring in his head.
That was when.
Scar shouted in a trembling voice.
“That opponent is···!!”
‘Opponent? What opponent?’
The weasel’s heart sank.
The word ‘funeral’ that I had heard earlier filled my head.
On the other side, a shape that I hated to see in my dreams slowly appeared.
A proud gait and a smiling face, as if he were a beast hunting for prey.
That guy who looks like he’s frowning rather than smiling because of all those scars…
‘Poem… you little brat?!’
Drumroll.
As the cubs walked confidently, it seemed as if the sound of a drum could be heard from somewhere.
“Aaron!!”
Just two letters.
The weasel’s mind went blank at those two words.
Ding-ding-ding-ding.
Aaron entered the stadium lightly and stood at the front.
The moment the weasel saw Aaron, he forgot how to breathe and just stood there in a daze.
“Yeah, it’s been a while since you were hit, right?”
Soon a thick, devilish voice came out of Aaron’s mouth.
Only then did the weasel fully realize the situation.
“Father!! Father!! Father!!”
The weasel quickly threw down his sword, took off his clothes, raised both his hands, and quickly fell to the ground, cutting open his stomach.
Everyone who had gathered to watch screamed in horror, but the weasel did not hear them.
