The attitude exuded by that person began to change. This can be seen from the eyes until the movement of that person's attack which is much different from before. Even Nagao, who was protecting Adolph, had to work hard to avoid all of these person's attacks...
(Shit! This guy is already a monster! How could suppose fight him in a situation like this?! No, think of a way out, Nagao!) He thought hard.
Every motion from punches to kicks flew swiftly, putting Nagao in danger situation while carrying the injured Adolph. In fact, he didn't even have a chance to counterattack due to these two conditions...
(No! Focus on your surroundings, Nagao. Every creature has limits and tendencies in behavior. If there aren't any, then create a weakness in your opponent!) He thought as he observed the surroundings and dodged that person's attacks at the same time.
However, there were always attacks aimed at him. Stones, spear attacks, until various things were thrown at Nagao quickly...
*Swoosh!* *Throw!* *Swissh!*
Some of those things even hit Nagao's back...
"ARGGH!!!" Nagao fell because of the spear that slashed at his right shoulder.
The fresh wound not only fell him down but sent Adolph bounced away several meters. When Nagao was about to wake up...
*Thud!*
Nagao received a kick that hit his left hip. It sent him bouncing away a few meters toward a tree...
*Bang!*
"ARGGH!!!" Nagao spit out blood from his mouth.
"Stay there. After finishing off this bitch, you're the—,"before that person could take a step, he fell to the ground—"Why?! What did happen to—!" that person was surprised when he saw his feet. "ARRGH!! WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO WITH THESE FEET??!"
The right foot of that person had a tremendous swelling with a dark blue-purplish color on his instep. The color also spreads up until his big toe. In effect of that, the person fell instantly.
From the different side, Nagao who had been kicked earlier, tried to stand up slowly. While controlling his breathing, he said,
"How... does it feel... when... one of the feet of you... have... malfunction work...?!" Nagao spit out blood from his mouth. "You're... happy with... the current state of your feet... huh?!" Nagao said with a smirk while drops of blood came out of his mouth.
"Bastard! I'll kill you!" he shouted loudly. "How dare you did this! I'll make your life suffer more than hell, you worthless scum!" He rebuked Nagao.
Nagao glanced around and pulled out the spear stuck in the tree. After that, he walked slowly toward that person. On the way to that person, Nagao said,
"Indeed... it hurts to get kicked...," Nagao said while remembering the moment he elbowed that person's feet. "However... in the end... being able to strike the instep of your foot... with this elbow at a crucial moment. Even though it hurt... hearing that scream of the pain resound... barking like a dog in agony... all of that was worth it for me...!" Nagao said in a firm tone while moving the spear in his right hand.
"W-what are you doing with that spear?! Y-you're trying to kill me, huh??! Y-you can't kill me, you bastard!"
"Hahaha... someone like you... might not be able to die... with this weapon..."
"S-sure..! This mighty Andre.. won't be killed by a vermin like you!" he rebuked.
Hearing that, Nagao replied,
"Maybe," he grinned. "But... there's nothing prohibition for "forcefully" sending someone to hell...!"
That person's expression was instantly panicked. His sweat immediately poured profusely. Realizing what he heard, he tried to stand up. Stand up to escape. However, because of the injured on his foot, the person's balance became uncontrollable. Of course, it made him fall to the ground several times...
"D-don't come closer..!" he said in a frightened tone. "F-forgive us for the mistake we made to that woman!" while pleading at Nagao.
Hearing the bulky person say that made Nagao laugh. After a satisfied laugh, he said,
"Indeed... the true human nature... is only shown when it comes at the end of their life! Makes the disgust feeling rise instantly!"
Nagao started getting ready to throw the spear. Aware of the danger lurking in front of him, that person tried to run away with a limp. On the other hand, Nagao immediately shot the spear. Shooting at top speed...
*Swoosh!* *Stab!*
The result of the spear throwing hit that person's back. That person then vomited blood after receiving Nagao's attack and fell down.
Nagao began to approach him. That person was frightened. However, Nagao said,
"How long are you going to sleep like that? You didn't want to finish this guy off?"
"Noisy, you moron..!" the mysterious voice said in an annoyed tone. "The effects of that punch are still being felt until now!"
The bulky person immediately looked at the source of the sound. When he turned his head, the source of that mysterious voice belonged to Adolph's voice. Adolph smiled and said,
"Hey... nice to see you again, bastard!"
"Y-you...!" that person was shocked. "H-how could—!" Before he finished speaking, that person's right eye was pierced by Adolph's peg leg.
"ARGGGGH!!" shouted that person with pain. "H-HURT! MY EYES!!!"
Satisfied with doing that, Adolph said,
"Mind your own prey, bastard!" she was annoyed. "This is enough for me!"
"Hoho~!" amazed Nagao. "Unexpectedly, you're a wise person!"
"Getting compliments from you, gives me goosebumps instantly!" she was irritated.
From the different side, that person screamed in pain. Because of his scream, made Nagao kill him right in his solar plexus...
*Stab!*
The person instantly died. After that, Nagao said,
"Where are the remaining enemies?" Nagao said. "Did he run away??"
"He's dead," Adolph replied with a sigh. "When checking his pulse, the pulse he had wasn't visible and he wasn't exhaling. Maybe, he was in a shocking state because of the loss of blood in his neck."
Hearing Adolph's words, Nagao immediately checked the bodies of the other enemies. After checking, what Adolph said was true.
Realizing the conditions they had, Adolph immediately brought several valuable items from her house. After all had been collected, they left the hovel.
When they were away from the hovel, they heard some sound of running horses. Realizing that, Adolph pulled Nagao's head to hide.
"Slow down if you want to pull my hair, you stupid shit!" Nagao said in an annoyed tone and low at the same time.
"Precisely because there are many enemies that came, so it becomes a reflex for me, you brainless!" she replied in a low tone and irritated at the same time.
However, Nagao received another status board mission that appeared before him...
["Hide and seek": you must hide from the enemy's chase to get to Mr. Schmidt's place.] [10:00]
(This mission sucks!) Nagao thought irritably.
Not wanting to late into his annoyance, Nagao looked around. There were several troops of horsemen not far from them. Realizing this, Nagao asked,
"What's your problem with them?"
Despite being asked by Nagao, Adolph only answered,
"It's just a "business" between us. However, due to the expiration of the timeframe, they're targeting their partner in "business" to cover up their failure. This provokes real anger!" While gripping her hand hardly.
Nagao saw what Adolph was doing...
(Okay, let us try to propose an alliance to escape from here!) He thought while thinking about a plan.
After a brief moment, he said,
"Forget about that," while looking around. "Let us form an alliance to escape from here!" Nagao said assertively.
"Alliance? What for??" asked Adolph.
"What do you mean???"
"What's the advantage will receive? From the beginning, there was no intention to cooperate," she replied in an unsympathetic tone. "Moreover, to escape from here is an easy matter!" she said with a low intonation and the same tone.
"You're a very selfish person!" while looking at her. "But, you're here as a result of a failed "business", right?"
"Who said that this "business" failed? The "prey" is here. So, all that's left matter is to bring them the "prey's head" to them,"
Realizing the meaning of those words, Nagao replied,
"Are you "convinced" to surrender this "head" in this situation? Are you "certain" to do that while we already "send out" the enemy before?"
"They don't know if their killer is both of us," while looking at Nagao. "Just give your head, and safety of mine is guaranteed because of it. Happy ending and your sacrifice will be remembered in this heart!"
(This woman is a lunatic in this situation. Wait a minute. Maybe this will work!) Nagao thought with a smile.
"Why did you smile? Have you submitted yourself in this current state?"
"No, no!" Nagao said with a smile. "However, did you have any written agreements or front money in hunting down this "head" with them?"
Adolph was silent for a moment. Realizing this, Nagao replied,
"Too bad, if there's neither of them, that's a sign that the agreement between you and them isn't official. Do you know what that means?"
"Even though it's a verbal agreement, they guarantee payment and safety of mine at the end. They'll not betray the agreement!" Adolph replied while grabbing Nagao's collar.
As a result, the two of them fell to the ground. Their gaze met each other and implied many meanings. However, Nagao stares constantly into Adolph's eyes which makes Adolph uncomfortable...
(It just takes a little pressure!) Nagao thought with certainty.
Then Nagao replied,
"Have you forgotten how "sweet" lies the nobles, especially in this kingdom?" while grinning at Adolph. "It's possible, they'll throw you away after this "business" is over. Moreover—!" Nagao tugged at Adolph's collar.
Automatically, Adolph who was unprepared, herself was pulled closer to Nagao's face. It was at that moment, Nagao whispered into one of Adolph's ears,
It was then, Adolph fell silent. At that momentum, Nagao slammed Adolph so their body positions changed...
*Thud!*
Adolph, who was still silent, was shocked and couldn't do anything. Realizing this...
"Let us form an alliance between us. At least, until both of us could evade from their chase!" Nagao said in an assertive tone.
Adolph was still speechless state. In Nagao's mind, he only wished...
(Hopefully, this woman will "eat" my bait. Otherwise, like it or not, killing her here will be the final "solution" even if have must face punishment!)
After a few seconds, Adolph said,
"A-alright! L-let us do it, s-stupid!" She said with a slightly blushing expression on her face.
Nagao immediately helped Adolph up to the sitting position. After that, Adolph said,
"In an agreement, you need a guarantee. So... what can you guarantee?" her tone became serious for a moment.
Hearing what Adolph said before, Nagao was silent for a moment. After a while, Nagao immediately took out a dagger and a few silver coins from his pocket. After all was collected, Nagao slashed his palm with his dagger...
*Slash!*
After doing that, Nagao said,
"Blood and some silver coins are the guarantees for this alliance," while lending his hand. "Deal?" He said with a genuine smile.
Adolph paused and stared at Nagao for several moments. Subsequently, Adolph said,
"Give your dagger!"
Nagao gave it without hesitation. At the moment when Adolph received it, Adolph slashed her palm hand like what Nagao did...
*Slash!*
After what she did earlier, Adolph shook Nagao's hand and she said,
"Deal!"