Chapter 233: Just Before. 16:03

Chapter 233: Just Before. 16:03 Just Before. 16:03

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(What is that...)

Hiding behind the trees in the forest, which had only a few withered leaves on their branches and were somewhat unreliable as cover, Evil Sword held his breath while observing the target of this request... a girl named Emi walking along the highway.T/his chapter is updat/ed by nov(ê(l)biin.c/o/m

Perhaps that sentiment was a common confusion shared by the members of “Purple Dual Rings.”

That girl was a black-haired, black-eyed cursed child.

That much he had heard beforehand.

Certainly, as per the prior information, her hair and eyes were an unpleasant color, and that was definitely the target, Emi.

(But what’s with that appearance...?)

That was the problem.

The girl was... so to speak, clad in pitch-black rocks all over her body.

She had a quite bizarre appearance, with her limbs and head poking out from a spherical, rugged, spiky black rock.

The surface of that pitch-black rock occasionally surfaced a rusty red color, then sank back in.

Just looking at it made one feel somewhat uneasy, a gruesome sight...

“Dark Spiky Rock Man...”

Someone muttered in a small voice.

“Oh, Dark Spiky Rock Man...”

“Dark Spiky Rock Man...?”

“Dark Spiky Rock Man...!”

Everyone repeated those words.

“Hmm, I see... Dark Spiky Rock Man, huh...”

Even Ambitious mumbled that while putting his hand to his mouth and snorting.

I don’t know what he “sees.”

Amidst everyone’s confusion and bewilderment... however, only Big Lady was a little calmer than those around her.

“There’s a possibility she’s a rare species that drifted here from the Fantasy Continent, like me.”

Therefore, she voiced that conjecture.

“I see, a rare species...”

“Could that be the reason for her high combat ability and high reward...?”

“Should we try to kill her while preserving her original form as much as possible? If we make her into a stuffed specimen, it might be worth money, right?”

The members of “Purple Dual Rings” were convinced by Big Lady’s conjecture and shared the recognition that “that girl is a rare species called the Dark Spiky Rock Man.”

In that case, he would appear in front of the target and cut them down.

...In other words, if this plan were to be considered calmly, Evil Sword’s role this time was almost nonexistent, and it could be regarded that his job as a newcomer was to observe.

The possibility of his skilled seniors botching the job was extremely low, and if Evil Sword’s turn came, it would mean he would be fighting a strong enemy who had defeated the others stronger than him.

Thinking normally, there was no way he could win.

If things came to that, Evil Sword should run away.

However, Evil Sword didn’t notice that fact.

Due to the exhilaration of his first job and his urge to kill, he had lost his composure.

(Ah... I want to kill soon! You feel the same, right, “Soul Devourer”!)

Evil Sword drooled and affectionately stroked “Soul Devourer,” which was rattling in its sheath.

As Smooth Stan and the others had seen through, that sword was not a magic sword, just an ordinary mass-produced item, and the rattling sound was because Evil Sword himself was trembling.

“HEY HEY HEY YOU DIEEEEE!!!”

Big Lady’s rough shout could be heard.

This was the signal for the operation to begin.

Evil Sword also vigorously drew “Soul Devourer (fake)” from its sheath, increased his physical strength with【Body Strengthening】, and grinned crookedly.

“Now, it’s time for social contribution!!!”

His spirit was heightened!

His magic power was surging!!

His murderous intent was boiling!!!

In that state, Evil Sword took a step forward.

That step was somehow awkward because he unintentionally put too much strength into it.

Evil Sword unintentionally made a wry smile.

But that could be said to be his unmistakable first step as a new member of society.

The slaughter... begins!!

If you go back to Chapter 224 from here, you can enjoy the battle scene once more.

【Dark Spiky Rock Man】

A coined term that seems to fit too well to describe the appearance of the mysterious cursed girl.

【Rare Species】

Judging from Big Lady’s tone, it seems there are people called that on the Fantasy Continent.

And Big Lady’s large physique seems to be due to her species.