Chapter 181，Part2: 2 - Escort ②

Chapter181,Part2: 2 - Escort 2

Chapter 181 Escort 2

Part 2

Even if you say Dragon, in a nutshell, their ability can vary. Some, like the Onsen Dragon and the Chilldra, can be defeated by a Level 4 hunter on their own, while others are undefeatable even if 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》? does everything in their power to defeat them.

In this case, the Green Dragon and the Dragons that had appeared so far weren’t that big of a deal. At least to 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》, they were species that could be killed with a touch of a finger.

The effective time expired and the 『Hailstorm』 disappeared. All that was left was the frozen earth and the corpse of the Dragon.

“What do we do about the materials?” (Lucia)

“Leave it. It is a waste, but it is not like we can carry it around.” (Sytry)

“I’m fine with it as I’m enjoying this, but I can’t really appreciate it when so many Dragons show up. If they’re going to come, they should come all at once, not one at a time.” (Luke)

“Umu.” (Anthem)

A Dragon’s entire body is a valuable material, but our goal this time isn’t to make money. We can’t afford to carry it around. As we don’t even know what kind of powerful Monsters or Dragons will appear in the future.

However, it was such a waste. As Sytry looked at the dragon carcass with a bit of a backward glance, Liz called out to her from above her shoulder.

“Syttt there’s a bunch of Monsters coming from over there, but what do we do?” (Liz)

“A group of Monsters? Are they Dragons?” (Sytry)

Liz squinted her eyes to look at the group that appeared far away. The group was a mixture of various Monsters. Subhuman Monsters and Beast Monsters were running away as if they were being washed away.

He can’t show that he was restless. The Emperor’s group was now nervous because of yesterday’s incident. They are probably thinking about the possibility of a traitor among their ranks. In the first place, there was no way to be sure of the result of the curse.

That man――《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 wasn’t around. He advocated himself to be the rear guard and kept his distance from the carriage where the Emperor was riding on.

The man had no idea what he was thinking. If he was an escort, it would have been only natural that he would stand close to the Emperor. There are knights guarding his perimeter, so it is not like he can get too close, but the man doesn’t understand why he would want to move behind.

Right now, the Emperor was defenseless. Those incompetent knights around the Emperor weren’t even aware that the man was their enemy.

The man can fight even without the Dragon Calling Curse. He wouldn’t take such an impulsive action, but it would not be impossible for him to assassinate the Emperor if he put his life at stake. Of all the escorts, the only ones that the man was sure to be no match against in terms of pure combat strength were 《Still Water (Shisui)》 and 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.

The only thing the man was concerned about was the actions of the 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 who was also known as being an unparalleled strategist. Depending on the situation, he may need to change his plans.

At that moment, a loud voice suddenly came from the front.

“Monstersss! Swarms of Monsters are coming! There’s a lot of them, all members, be on guard! Protect the carriage!” (Knight)

!? What...... Did you say!?

It can’t be, the curse is only supposed to attract Dragons. This wasn’t due to what the man did.

He quickly checked behind him. There was no sign of the man who was supposed to be in the rearguard.

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Thanks for reading!

Extra chapter thanks to Henri!

“Whoooat Infinite Variety disappeared!? Don’t tell me he went to kill the dragon!”

That will be what the man will be thinking I’m sure.

And Cry will be like “What happened!? Why is everyone looking at me like a hero!??XD

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