Arthur's POV:
" Finally a peaceful moment "
Now that I have left the main lead alone and confirmed that the dungeon boss was indeed the same one as in the novel, I can finally relax and chill by myself.
" ... "
Wait... there is something wrong. Isn't this too peaceful? I feel like I have forgotten something but I'm not sure what exactly it was.
Grrrr~
" Whatever... let's just eat something for now. Good thing I brought some food with me. "
' Taking out spices and the sirloin steak from my rare grade spatial ring ' I placed them on top of a cooking pan I bought recently.
Good thing I learnt this skill.
[ Dark Flame ]
who would have though that a terrifying A rank darkness skill is currently being used for cooking.
Psshhhh~
" Nothing beats a good spicy steak "
Grrrr~
" Man, I should have eaten something before getting inside the dungeon "
This world has a lot of good dishes with different ingredients and types of meats that one can never imagine, but no matter how fancy or profound a meal is, nothing can compete with a steak in hunger.
" The smell is too good, I can't wai-
" -Maaan! what is this damn good smell It's hella good "
" -?! "
N-no... this voice?! Please it can't be?!
" Yo! Is that you bro?! Wooow... what do you have in there let me get som- "
" -HELL NO "
" PLEASE BRO! I beg you It's so scary and dark here! You have everything here! Remember when I gave you that cookie?! Wow your fire even has a cool color-Blah-blah-bla "
Oh... I see...
" Blah blah I thought you are a real brother blah....blah "
This is what was missing.... this constant annoyance...
" Blah and blah bro come onnn don't be selfish blah blah blah..."
I should have never saved him back then...
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Back in azure city,
Demulein, Patriarch of the Sylvicous, was reading a document when all of a sudden….
" WHAT?! "
" Your excellency... we received news that the dungeon where the young master have entered
turned into a black- "
[ Eye of the above ]
" Your excellency? "
" M-my son?!!! "
Seeing his injured son in a pathetic state. Unconsciously, demulein leaked a terrifying pressure.
" 'gulp' P-please calm dow-"
" Cancel everything else and contact 'Twilight' immediately! I need an explanation on why the fuck is my son inside a black dungeon! "
" Y-yes master! "
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Inside what seemed to be a luxurious office. A dark haired lady was relaxing in peace after finishing some tiring paperwork.
" Haaah…. when are you going back Lily.... this is too much "
Alicia, the S rank huntress who is known as the leader of the ' golden seagull ' muttered in a low voice.
' Knock ' ' Knock ' ' Knock '
" Come in "
" B-boss! "
" ?? What's wrong Sam? Is everything alright? "
Sam, a member and an administrative staff member of Golden seagull , entered the office with a flustered expression drawn on his face.
" I-It's the young miss! I just received a call from Tomas telling me that the dungeon she was exploring appearently have turned black! "
' Crackle ' ' Crackle '
Hearing the sudden news about her sister, The S rank huntress Alicia, released her pressure crushing the nearby tools. Then she asked in a deathly tone.
" Where is she.. "
Without any delay, Sam fearing her wrath answered in a shaking voice.
" 'T-t-twilight' guild "
" I see... "
* Dash * * BOOM *
Before Sam could grasp what happened. A huge whole was made in the walls of the office with nothing left behind but ashes and him staring into the hole in a daze.
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Harold's POV:
Staring at zen who was lying on the ground while agonizing over his headache. I couldn't help it but feel uncomfortable about what transpired for him to act this way.
Just what in the world happened? Is zen hiding something?
" Harold... what do we do now? "
Hearing Sophia's question, I noticed that she was worried about our situation. I tried reassuring her and letting her know that we should rest, but unfortunately a deep horrifying voice interrupted our conversation.
" Don't worry. For now we shou-
All of a sudden, an ominous humanoid silhouette emerged from the shadows.
" Looks like it's you kids who I should kill? "
""?!!!""
T-this pressure?! Could it be the dungeon boss!!? I have to warn them!
" SOPHI PROTECT ZEN! LIVI-
" - I Know! "
[ Fire Salamander! ]
" Hoo? C rank summoner? Not bad "
How can this monster speak? No something feels off, why do I feel my mana reacting aggressively?
" Cough! Cough! H-He is a demon! Be careful of his-
[ Puppetry Art: Cunning wires ]
" My oh my, who would have thought that we reunite again this soon, dear servant? "
?? What did he just cast? Servant? Wait… how can zen suddenly move on his own?
* Stab *
" ??? "
!!! N-no!
" S-Sophia?!!"
* Thud *
W-why? Why did he stab her? Was he just acting all along? This can't be!
* Slash *
* Parry *
He was this strong? And to dare attack me?!
" Y-you bastard! Were you acting this whole time?! "
I thought he was some trash young noble, but to become a servant of a demon?! There's no need to show any mercy to such a trash of a human being.
I hate killing people, but now that it has come to this point. As I resolved my doubts about getting rid of him, I can do it without any regrets.
* Slash *
* Cling * Clang *
* Parry *
" Pathetic "
Is that it? I don't even have to use my skill to overpower him.
" You are just wasting my time "
* SLASH *
I need to finish him off and help Livia to kill that demon.
" W-wait Harold! "
Hmm? What's wrong?
" Zen is under some weird spell! I couldn't tell at first but he-
" Tsk… why would ruin the show? "
??? Hold on…
" Zen? "
"..."
He didn't say a single world since the demon has shown up. I see… it must be that demon.. the fact that I almost killed him because of my lack of awareness…
" I'm sorry "
After knocking him out and tying him up I quickly went to check on Sophia.
" S-soph-
" - I'm not dead you idiot… sorry but I don't think I can help you out "
' sighing in relief ' I took out a healing potion from my inventory and handed it to her.
" Rest, I will take care of the rest "
As I got closer to Livia I heard the same voice of the demon.
" Summoner you ruined my mood now… I guess I should teach you how frustrating it is to lose a servant…. "
" Harold be careful! He is using that weird spell again! "
Shit… what in the world is this weird witchcraft?
[ Puppetry Art: Mental Corruption ]
* PSSSSSS!!!!*
" W-what is wrong s-salamander? "
Shit! Why is her summon attacking me now?!
" kehehehe! "
" Livia! Cancel your summon "
" I can't!!! I already tried but he doesn't respond! "
Shit! Why is her summon is a damn C rank!!
" This is a little too easy.. I thought that human was lying when he told me about these kids…"
There's also that demon who is a B ranker… how are we going to get out of this mess?!
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