Chapter 459

Chapter 459

Siegfrieds decision to isolate Ingrid was the right choice.

[Pain Is My Strength: 0 Stacks (Stats will receive 0.5% bonus per stack)]

Ingrids passive skill that gave her a huge bonus to her stats was reset to zero after she was trapped within the Barrier of Victory, and she couldn't gain any stacks from Siegfried as the latter was immune to the Wave of Pain.

Aaack!

Kyaaaah!

Meanwhile, the continued screams of the Pain Gang and Pleasure Gang rang from outside the barrier. The coalition forces could now retaliate after the incapacitating crowd control effect of Ingrids Wave of Pain had disappeared.

Siegfried did not have to see the battle to know it would end in the coalition forces victory, as his Blaze Field and Shadow Swamp were supporting them. Thus, the only thing remaining was for him to defeat Ingrid before the Grand Duel expired.

[Alert: The Barrier of Victory will disappear after 51 seconds!]

Unfortunately, it was an uphill battle for him as Ingrids level was a whopping Level 300, which placed her in the realm of Masters.

You clever, perverted bastard Ingrid growled while glaring at Siegfried. Then, she roared, Do you honestly think these cheap tricks will work on me, the Queen of Pain?!

Whoosh! Crack! Crack!

Ingrid swung her whip at Siegfried.

Siegfried rooted himself to the ground and defended himself from the steel whip with his +13 Horse Fly's shield form. He didn't falter or waver every time the whip slammed into his shield.

Its worth a shot! he thought.

Ingrids class, the Mad Sadist, meant that she would become even stronger the more pain she inflicted on her enemies, but she was not as strong as a while ago, as her stacks had reset. In other words, she was greatly weakened at the moment.

The fact that she could no longer gather stacks for her Pain Is My Strength passive skill was detrimental, as that basically meant she was fighting without fully utilizing her class main strength.

Bam!

Siegfried parried Ingrids whip and went on the counterattack.

Unfortunately, he couldn't bring himself to hit her.

I cant kill her!

Ingrid was the daughter of his sworn brother, Lionbreath, and she was currently only being brainwashed by the Church of Osric.

He could not bring himself to swing his +13 Horse Fly to someone like her. He would come back to life after dying, as he was an Adventurer, but that was not the case for Ingrid, who was an NPC.

What was going to happen if she lost an arm or a leg or her head got smashed open just like the countless enemies Siegfried faced until now?

I wont have any face to show hyung-nim!

Siegfried could not bring himself to attack her due to his relationship with Lionbreath.

What should I do? How can I subdue her without hurting her?

He was unable to think of a way to subdue her without hurting her. In fact, doing such a thing sounded impossible as she was Level 300.

What should I do?

In the end, Siegfried decided to transform his +13 Horse Fly into gauntlets.

Clack! Clack!

Horse Fly split into two and wrapped themselves around Siegfrieds fists.

Die! You damn pervert! Ingrid shrieked and swung her whip.

Ill have to get hit by that, Siegfried turned his back to the incoming whip.

Bam!

The Steel Whip collided with his +10 Blood Butterflys Wings and Quad-Turbo Mail.

Argh!

The force from the impact forced him to the ground, but this was all a part of his calculations.

Now!

He twisted on the ground and spun with his right foot extended out, and he managed to trip Ingrid.

Whoosh!

Ingrid lost her balance after getting tripped.

Nows my chance! Siegfried rolled on the ground and clung to her back.

He spread out his +10 Blood Butterflys Wings to secure himself tightly against her. Then, he used his arms and legs to pin her down as hard as possible.

Let me go! I said let me go, you pervert!

I-I cant do that!

Siegfried tried his best to keep her under control while she was flailing wildly like a wild beast, and he even had to crank up Shadow Swamp to its fullest to keep her under control.

LET GO!

NO!

Wooong!

He even went as far as to infuse Waves of Oppression directly into her body from point-blank range to mess up her flow of mana.

L-Let go You fucking pervert!

"..."

Nobody replied to him, and everyone ignored him outright or pretended that they hadn't heard him for some reason.

W-Whats wrong with everyone? Siegfried was flustered by the sudden cold treatment he was receiving from his comrades. Then, he approached one of them and waved his hands right in front of their face. Hello? Can you hear me? Anyone home?

Beowulf approached him just then and said, We won thanks to you, Siegfried-nim.

Ah! I knew you could do it, Beowulf-nim! It was indeed the right choice for me to buy time while

But I am quite disappointed in you.

Eh?! Why?!

I did not expect the rumors to be true

W-What do you mean by that?

I know she is our enemy and an NPC, but You should not do that to women

Do what?

Yes, this is just a game, but there are certain lines that must not be crossed. I understand you were on the edge this whole time as we were facing one tense situation after another, but releasing whatever pent-up frustration you had in this manner does not look good I cannot understand how you could do something like thatno, I do not wish to understand.

I am sorry but I am not following you

You were trying to force yourself on that woman a while ago, were you not?

Huh? Force myself?

It seems you were trying to do something despicable to her

Siegfried grimaced and retorted, No? I was just subduing her.

Were you really just subduing her?

Do you think I am crazy? Why would I do something like that during combat?

Really?

Yes! Also, that woman is the daughter of my sworn brother, Lionbreath! Why would I force myself on my brothers daughter?! Does that make sense to you?! Make it make sense!

Heok! Beowulf gasped in horror after realizing the situation. Then, he hurriedly apologized, I see! So that was what happened! I am truly sorry for misunderstanding you, Siegfriednim! I apologize!

Argh!

I have heard of your infamy and your title did not really help, so I initially thought those rumors were just nonsense, but seeing what I witnessed a while ago made me I apologize

Sigh Siegfried was in utter disbelief that he could not even get angry.

Plop!

However, a tear fell from the corner of his eyes.

***

Kyu! Are you upset, owner punk? Stop sulking!

Hey! Shut up! Dont talk to me!

Why are you acting so petty, owner punk? This isnt the first time people misunderstood you! Kyuu!

Shut up! I said dont talk to me!

Siegfried was absolutely sulking without a shred of doubt.

Just wait and see! Im going to have my revenge on all of you! Siegfried swore not to let this humiliation slide.

Meanwhile, Ingrid was completely bound and subdued.

Eup! Eup! Mmmpf!

What should we do now, Siegfried-nim? Beowulf asked him before resuming their journey. This was proof that he recognized and respected Siegfrieds craftiness and strategic insights.

Do what you want.

S-Siegfried-nim?

You are the leader, right? You can decide what you wanna do.

Hahaha Beowulf laughed awkwardly in response to Siegfrieds petty response.

Lionbreaths voice suddenly echoed from beyond the castle gates.

Brother! How are things over there? Have you wrapped things up?

Yes, hyung-nim! The battle is over here, and I found Ingrid, too!

What?! Ingrid?! Oh!

The Church of Osric has completely brainwashed her, but I managed to subdue her just a while ago!

Those bastards! They dare brainwash my daughter and control her like a puppet?!

Please calm down, hyung-nim! We secured Ingrid, so you do not have to worry about her anymore! I am certain we can free her from the brainwashing, too!

Alright, brother! Thank you so much!

Not at all! But how are things over there?

Lohengrin is injured!

What?! Father-in-law is?! Siegfried was shocked to hear that his father-in-law, Lohengrin, had gotten injured in the battle.