Chapter 72

The voices that could be heard were definitely humans. A pleasant and interesting situation. Who knew that the guy I did not expect anything from at all would display such results. Smiling, I talked on the line to Ahyeon.

[Lead the troops and retreat back.]

[Yes, Yes...Yes!]

[You don’t have to retreat with all of them. Just take a few humans that you’ve brought along and stay back. Is it an unavoidable situation?]

[No. Savior-nim. Except for the warriors that have entered deeply within the cave...]

[I will go now.]

[Yes...Yes!]

As such, Mev, Hark and I continued to sprint. In a split moment, we flew by the landscapes. This was how fast we were moving. The reason was simply because we were curious how they were hunting the humans, and so we couldn’t restrain ourselves.

And then we saw the cave in front of our eyes. Just like last time, it was like a canyon, as there were large boulders on each side. Funny enough, I had never expected they would set up an ambush here. Probably attributed to them acting of fearful to lure the humans here.

While I was considering these thoughts, in a short span of time, rocks were being hurled down. Also above the boulders, the goblins were continuing to fire arrows and throw stones.

“Ahhhhhhhk! Run away! Run away!”

“What a masterpiece.”

A remark unknowingly sputtered from my mouth. That cave was a perfect trap. The human forces were already scattered, causing the melee warriors to be timely separated from the priests and magicians.

I quickly headed out, though I had to take a roundabout way due to the boulders that were blocking the path towards the cave. It seems that those guys weren’t in any danger just yet. Most likely, there were also countermeasures installed within the dungeon as well. Escaping to the side, Ahyeon and the other magicians blankly stared towards this side.

[Sa...Savior-nim!]

The moment she saw me, Ahyeon screamed. Of course, she didn’t foolishly exclaim out loud. Although they were trying to fight, without a frontline person to tank for them, it seems they were in a troubled situation on how to fight. I ignored such small fry and turned away from them, as if I had no time to deal with them, My only concern was for Ahyeon to return alive without any doubt.

“It’s...it’s the Weapon Merchant!”

“Weapon Merchant... Damn... why is he here...”

It seems that there were some Summoned from Aia. I ignored them and spoke to Ahyeon.

[Nice to see you in a long time. Go back.]

[Yes......Yes....]

[You did well.]

[I... I will be waiting for the day we meet again, Savior-nim...]

Though her voice felt somewhat disappointed, she could not express it so. Whether to rescue their comrades or not, the public opinion was probably divided, but after recognizing my existence, the magicians probably have decided that it would be best to abandon the trapped comrades and retreat at this point in time.

Those screaming voices from before were probably those of the trapped and frightened men as they wished to escape such a place. We climbed up the canyon towards the top. Then, we began to see the humans that were crawling up. There were some that decided it would be safe to enter the cave, but there were screams emanating from there as well.

“Victory! For Victory Only! For Blood Dagger!”

“For Blood Dagger!”

Hark and Mev were excited at the scene of a battlefield full of blood and organs. Hark immediately unsheathed his sword and cut down those who almost reached the top, crushing their heads, while Mev was shooting down arrows from above.

I too, took out my, ‘Greatsword Too Large to be a Sword,’ and began to cut down the guys in front of me. Of course, I did not cease in searching for Hakajin. With the Green Skins noticing us, they were blankly staring at us thinking, ‘What the hell was happening?’ In the end they were relieved we were helping them.

Suddenly I started to feel magic leak from inside the cave, as I could feel vigor and strength from my body revitalizing due to that aura.

‘Shaman.’

“....................”

“You tried to kill us...”

“...................................”

He did not reply.

“Kereeeeeeeeeeeuk...”

This place was obviously a refuge and a fall back place. When the Blood Dagger Clan first came to him, he had lured us to this place. If...If we were to have come here with the intention of killing them, then he would have withdrawn his sword against us.

Of course it was an unfavorable fight for them. Despite that, Hakajin, this guy, was truly interesting.

“Hakajin.”

“Please...please speak...”

There was nothing left for them to hide. With a worried expression, he began to monitor me. He had a lot of thoughts swirling in his mind. First, I asked if he was trying to kill us, which he couldn’t reply. Second, I asked if he left us and fled. But, I wasn’t here to rebuke this.

This guy.

Clearly.

Will revive the Blood Dagger Clan.

After arranging my thoughts, I spoke to him.

“I would like it if your group were to join with my Blood Dagger Clan.”

“That...that is...”

Though he roughly suspected, as if he was surprised, he looked at me with his eyes wide open. It was funny seeing his worried expression, as he scoured his surroundings. The location of this cave was breached, as well as his village by the humans. They had lost their foundation and base to survive in this forest. In any case, accepting my proposal was the right choice.

But, his expression was not corresponding. It seems that, with his worries, he was roughly guessing.

The fact that he would recklessly die while fighting.

“What is the honor that you speak of?”

He did not reply to my question. His eyes were hollow, knowing that the moment they fled the Exam of the Patriarch... that only something that those without honor would commit.

“The honor that we, the Blood Dagger Clan, uphold, is one of attaining victory using whatever means possible. To survive using any means.”

“Surviving is also honorable. It is also honorable to save your subordinates. You are an honorable warrior, Hakajin. Our Blood Dagger Clan needs a warrior like you.”

From my words, his expression began to change faintly. As if he was shocked, his mouth stood agape as he was starting to become teary. His method was not honorable. Other than his group, the other Green Skins could not comprehend Hakajin’s way.

That was why they hid themselves to survive. I wasn’t sure, but I could guess that he was thinking of himself being finally, ‘recognized.’

To be recognized for his way of survival for the first time in his life.

There was no greater joy than that for a Green Skin.

After some time had passed.

The guy slowly brought his hand to his chest and spoke.

“I will follow you.”

It was an extremely moving and emotional voice.