Chapter 73 Teaching the Cat a Lesson

Chapter 73 Teaching the Cat a Lesson

On the eighth floor of Demonic Bastion.

A resounding explosion echoed fiercely.

Boom!

Ebbling!

With a shout, Pendal narrowly pulled Ebbling, who was clutching a sword, out of the way.

They barely escaped an explosion.

It was a mechanical soldier that had fired something resembling a cannon.

Agh, thank you, Captain!

Fall back!

Pendals command drew his team members quickly to his side.

Hetoria!

Yes, Captain!

At Pendals call, a woman with crimson hair immediately raised her staff.

From it, a red-tinged mass of ice shot forward explosively.

Boom!

The bursting ice shattered the approaching, sword-bearing mechanical soldiers.

Pendal landed in front of them.

With a soft exhale, he scanned the area.

They were tired but seemed uninjured.

Clank, clank-

Amidst the noise, Pendal looked up to see the busy scenery outside the window.

It never feels quite right.

The wooden space, reminiscent of a carriage, lined with seats, was where soldiers had just been standing, leaving Pendal with a sickened expression.

The eighth floor Carriage District.

Each carriage had its own area, and the number and quality of soldiers increased the further one went.

Each carriage had four doors.

Without a scout or someone with special abilities, it was a place maliciously designed to reset the soldiers in each carriage from the beginning.

Captain, it looks like weve almost made it.

The scout spoke up, pushing his goggles up.

Nakcheon was close at hand.

At that fact, everyones faces tensed.

Weve made it this far.

Pendal clenched his fist and looked around at everyone.

This time, we will capture Nakcheon.

The eyes of the entire Pendalord team sparkled clearly.

Thats when it happened.

Clunk-

A very short noise and the carriage shook slightly.

When Pendal looked up, there stood a woman.

Crimson ears perked up like a tigers and an eyepatch beneath her hair.

The woman, adorned with weapons all over her body, including her back, glanced inside through the open door.

Its annoying how you all crowd around.

At her brief mutter, Pendal felt chills running down his spine.

Everyone, run!

And at that instant, when Pendal shouted.

Crack!

A brief sound of something bursting was heard.

When Pendal turned, he found the man called Ebbling dead.

Lets clear this up.

His head was hollowed out.

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Theyre probably all dead by now anyway.

Her tone suggested shed never intended to spare anyone.

Upon hearing this, Pendal ground his teeth in rage.

You, bitch, I will definitely, kill you.

Really?

She looked at Pendal and raised her gauntlet, aiming for the head, smiling brightly in anticipation of the brain matter about to spill.

Im looking forward to it.

As she brought her fist down without a trace of expectation.

Boom!

The Armed Princess was sent crashing through a carriage door, enveloped in black flames from behind.

Ah, damn it! Its hot!

As she rolled on the ground, flames clinging to her body, Pendal lifted his head in shock.

There was a boy walking slowly past him.

Black hair, a black sword in hand, and a crow fluttering from his shoulder.

Kraush Balheim?

Pendal muttered blankly as Kraush glanced at him and then moved past toward the area where the Armed Princess was rolling.

As Kraush passed through the shattered carriage door, it regenerated and closed behind him due to Demonic Bastions self-repair capability.

Kraush stepped in and saw the Armed Princess, who had put out the black flames.

She seemed a bit scorched but otherwise unharmed.

Its the heat from the Annihilating Sword of Erosion.

It was ridiculous that he could only cause such minor injuries.

Such a monstrous creature.

Why do I have wounds? My Eguardium should protect me?

She swung the dagger, yelling at Kraush, seemingly baffled by her injuries.

Well, Eguardium doesnt reflect world erosion, does it?

But instead of replying, Kraush casually stretched his neck, warming up before the fight.

He had planned to time his encounter with Nakcheon or retreat, but the early movement was caused by the Armed Princesss attempt to kill Pendal.

I cant lose Lioner before stealing it.

Every skill was crucial in such times.

Kraush glared at the Armed Princess.

That stupid-looking face hasnt changed at all.

Despite her cautious nature, like a cats, she wouldnt act hastily until she was certain.

Of course, if she senses a clear difference in power, she acts without restraint.

However, when facing an ambiguous and suspicious foe, she doesnt rush.

The Armed Princess keeps her moves as hidden as possible, testing her opponents with her various weapons except her real armament, the Thirteen Demon Kings.

But once she deems them inferior,

She doesnt hesitate to hunt them down like prey.

And that habit of yours will work against you here today.

She would learn that caution can sometimes be a venom.

Youre a Balheim, right?

Seeing Kraushs features, hair color, and eyes, she realized he was from the Balheim family.

Kraush decided to add one more piece to the puzzle.

Armed Princess, Shua Delpia.

At her full name, the Armed Princesss eyes narrowed.

Eguardium didnt work because youre a world eroder, arent you? Are you using a Balheim shell?

And then she reacted as if she had completely seen through Kraushs identity.

It was a typical probing statement by the Armed Princess.

But her eyes gleamed keenly at Kraush, her caution revealing her knowledge that battling another world eroder wouldnt be easy.

Kraush didnt answer; instead, he kindled black flames on his black sword.

The flames convinced the Armed Princess that Kraush was indeed a world eroder.

Rain Thunder Prime is mine. Get lost.

Go covet someone elses belongings.