Chapter 50 - Black Spear (1)

Chapter 50: Black Spear (1)

[ You lack proficiency in the bow. If others see how you throw though, probably anyone would want to hold a javelin as well – Black Spear ]

I could definitely feel that he was there just from the ‘ indication. ’ But if he were to continue evolving his Unique Ability or use his other techniques to refine it, he will definitely become strong.

A while later, I saw him appearing baffled at what just happened. It seems that it consumes a lot of mana as he looked a bit exhausted.

“ Woahhhhh . . . ”

Alarming. Extremely alarming. I was lucky to awaken my Unique Ability, but this was really lucky. And I can compensate for that statement with my 10 years of experience.

From what Green Goblin had said, it usually takes about three years before one can awaken a Unique Ability. Just from wanting to follow me, he had overcome his boundaries and did something that’s hard to figure out and explain. In fact, I thought that after me, it would be either Mev or Jung Hayeon that would awaken a Unique Ability next. Of course the Loyal Five Siblings were strong. But compared to those two, they were a bit below in power in my honest estimation.

But, that estimation had been completely reversed.

It was a welcoming event that my subordinate had become strong, but with his usual talent and for him to awaken an ability like that, I started feel a sense of crisis.

Anyhow, grasping the situation was a priority so I spoke.

“ The God of the Battlefield has given you an ability. What ability is it? ”

“ Kereeeeuk. I’m not too sure Captain ”

Seeing me pay great interest to the First, cold sweat began to flow down the face of the Second. Although it wasn’t confirmed, it seemed that the sense of victory and defeat had slanted to one side.

“ Try to think about it in your head. Kereuk. ”

From my words, he worked hard to bring the information up, and soon I was able to confirm his ability description.

[ Wind Walk ]

[ You can hide your body for a while. Movement Speed does not change. The ability is immediately deactivated once you wield the sword. ]

Nice.

It was extremely nice. The fact that movement speed was not affected was notable. Although it was unfortunate that the ability would be immediately deactivated once you swing the sword, but he had already obtained an ability that shouldn’t be possible to gain as a warrior.

“ Kereeeeeuk. ”

He stared at me full of expectation.

To be honest, I wanted to take the Second with me and leave the First, but with how this situation transpired, the First was someone that could not be left out in PK. In the end, I looked on at everyone and announced.

“ In this hunt . . . Gark will go with me. ”

“ Woahhhhhhhhhhh ! ! ”

As soon as he heard my voice, Gark pounded his chest and cheered. On the contrary, Hark had a gloomy expression. His face looked so gloomy and disappointed that I approached him, grabbing him on the shoulder and opened my mouth.

“ It has not been long since I had settled this village within this land, so I could not go. ”

It is not certain, but it seems that his clan was exempt from our selection; considering it hasn’t been long since they had become an independent clan. No wonder tribes that stood independent were relatively lacking in specifications. Assuming that it was a process to make the new entrants in the Land of Glory grow more securely, I began to automatically nod.

In fact, I was hoping to raise Green Skins after being independent as well, but it is a bit unfortunate. As such, Black Spear and I shared a conversation as we entered the village.

What stood out most were the pile of skeletons piled up at the entrance.

As if they were flaunting that this was the domain of the Black Spear Clan. Whether beast or human, there were countless skulls surrounding flags. It wasn’t like I hadn’t seen this from the Green Goblin Clan, but this clan was quite frank.

But, it’s something that does not concern me. Continuing on, what caught my attention were the captured human beings locked naked in wooden prisons.

“ Kereeeeuk, Humans. ”

“ It is food. ”

It seems that the Black Spear Clan hunt their humans and bring them back to the village alive. Not sure if it’s fortunate or unfortunate for the locked humans, but there doesn’t seem to be a ‘ Special Taste ’ for this clan.

Seeing quite a lot of humans, I was able to understand why Green Goblin referred to Black Spear as a wise troll. From a human’s perspective, this was definitely an appalling view, but for Green Skins, it was not necessarily so.

This was not necessary in the case of Western City where there were many human beings and beasts, but such was not the case in a relatively-small sized city. If you were not lucky, it would be difficult to encounter humans. Curious of his intention, I couldn’t help but ask.

“ You are collecting them . . . Kereeuk. ”

“ That is so. Blood Dagger. Our Black Spear Clan had experienced harsh hunger in the Warrior’s Exam. Allot of our warriors and subordinates had fallen while traversing through the wilderness to the desert as we barely arrived at the Land of Glory. ”

“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ”

“ Of course battle is important, Blood Dagger. However, I had learned something equally important from the Grand Patriarch. That’s why I had to nod in consent when I heard your story. Most Green Skins are not so wise. You can be a great chief. ”

He was inspiring me, but in fact, he was also great. There were definitely Green Skins that couldn’t realize this simple fact. Moreover, although the targets were humans, he was basically ‘ Rearing ’ humans, something that normal Green Skins would never think of. Although he had moved me, this Black Spear could indeed become a great chief. I nodded back.

“ Black Spear, you are already quite an impressive chief. You are one that realized the flaws within you, and is a chief that moves with his subordinates accordingly. It is I that have a lot to learn from you. Thank you. ”

He was rather shy from my words. From our first meeting, I could begin to feel that we could become very close.

Anyhow, I once again began to look towards the humans. Despite seeing the shaking humans as if they might become the sacrifices for the newly entered Green Skins, I could not feel any sort of emotion as I stared at them, confirming that I had indeed changed.

Noticing the murderous intent flowing out of Jung Hayeon’s eyes, it seems that she was of the same mindset as well.

Black Spear once again spoke thinking that I was staring at the humans from hunger, but I shook my head.

“ Do you need food? Blood Dagger? ”

“ I appreciate your goodwill, but I will decline Black Spear. I could not be a nuisance to you, when I am already very thankful of being allowed to stay here. ”

“ I will give you a few clan members anytime you want. Then, I will show you where you will stay and rest. ”

“ Thank you, Black Spear. ”