Chapter 158

Chapter 158

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The lawless city, Canis, seemed to have taken only the Harlem from the system and spread it out.

No, it was more than that.

Unlike Harlem, Canis didnt even have the minimum security for civilians to continue their daily lives.

In simple terms, there are no normal people here.

Most of the people encountered here were thieves, thugs, wanted criminals, prostitutes, deserters, gangs, illegal explorers, etc.

Everywhere you looked, there were black markets, brothels, opium dens, and the like for them.

The filthy and chaotic beginning of the street.

The hero entered a moderately crowded bar.

A young man with a face covered in bear traces and scars glanced at him.

You can sit anywhere.

An almost dismissive response.

But as the hero entered the bar, there was a momentary silence in the air.

And he felt dozens of eyes brushing against him.

Most of Canis residents had more enemies than friends.

The stranger had to be cautious, and they returned to their lively conversation with their companions only after confirming the heros face (which was distorted by polymorph).

[Hmm]

Larzes doll swayed at her waist and crawled up onto the table on its own.

[That ugly face doesnt appeal to me, but polymorphing is a good choice.]

Wearing a robe here is practically asking for trouble.

The words ended abruptly.

Clang!

Where the hell is this bastard wandering like a rat!

A young man wearing a robe, wandering around the bar, suddenly received a blow from an outstretched fist and tumbled to the ground.

He seemed bewildered, perhaps unaware of the implicit rules.

The hero clicked his tongue.

Its fortunate it was just a punch.

The young man, amidst mockery and curses, hurriedly left the bar.

Showing such immaturity in front of people.

Perhaps it would be better to leave Canis before sunset.

Clang-

Unexpectedly, there were a few men behind the young man who put down his drink, heading towards him.

The hero glanced at the familiar figure and roughly ordered a drink.

And he began the conversation he had postponed with Larze.

I should have mentioned my original plan.

[Join an appropriate exploration team and discreetly penetrate the demonic realm. Isnt that it?]

The hero sighed softly at the casual response.

Yeah. But when I came to Canis, the coordinates of the treasure we should have known about were openly disclosed to the public. It seems like hundreds of riffraff are about to compete.

[Doppelganger, you dont understand my intentions? Disappointing.]

The hero slowly nodded.

The initial surprise had long since subsided.

He could roughly guess why Larze had disclosed the information.

Hide the tree in the forest, isnt it?

However, there was an uncomfortable aspect.

The hero dryly remarked.

Are you planning to act unilaterally like this every time? It would be inconvenient if you treat me like a toy just because you found my weaknesses.

Larzes doll paused for a moment at the warning.

Even she, who had always done as she pleased, realized it was time to step back.

[Feeling bad? Sorry. But this time, it wasnt just for fun. I judged that it would be more beneficial this way.]

The hero let out a brief sigh.

I can guess why you thought that.

[Yeah! You know too. Your plan. The idea isnt bad, but the details are lacking. The demonic realm is nothing more than their front yard. Even if you disguise yourself well and hide thoroughly, the chances of being noticed by the demons before reaching the joining point are high.]

It was a valid point.

[Youve become much stronger, and even if its not Teds form, its still dangerous. What if you encounter a legion commander? Are you confident youll win?]

Considering that the location is known, the Demonic Church will move. What are the countermeasures for that?

[Oh, dont worry about the Demonic Church for now]

Then it happened.

Thunk-

Suddenly, a waiter approached and loudly placed a beer mug on the table.

It was a rough service, enough to rattle the table with its contents.

He glanced contemptuously at the hero and the doll alternately before shaking his head.

Now even the trash is coming into Canis.

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Sitting at the table with a female doll and drinking.

It wasnt surprising that it raised eyebrows.

He grimaced and tucked Larze into his pocket.

Who are you really?

Did the arrow send you?

Damn, did you stick a d*ck in your ears? Who are you!

After a moment of consideration, the Hero replied.

Kasim.

There was no need to draw a sword.

Splat!

The fist that shot out like lightning shattered the waiters front teeth and jawbone into pieces.

.

.

.

Its Kasim, the doll-loving guy!

Im Kasim, a doll collector!

Run away!

By the time they had smashed up a few more taverns and laid waste to all the reinforcements sent by the Reapers, the expected scouts had arrived.

Our boss would like to see you. If its convenient for you, please come with us.

Naturally, they were not from the Reapers.

The polite invitation came from another large organization, the Black Arrows.

They were in a hostile relationship with the Reapers and were the ones investing most actively in demonic realm exploration.

I hesitated no further and went straight to meet their boss, who greeted me warmly.

To think that someone with such exceptional combat skills is unknown. Are you Kasim, the doll-loving guy?

Yes, thats me.

If youre as skilled as you are, you probably have an idea why I invited you.

As expected, the conversation unfolded just as predicted.

Youve come to pursue the treasure in the depths of the demonic realm, havent you?

But reaching the depths is nearly impossible even for most heroes alone.

We have many experienced veteran explorers who treat the demonic realm like their own backyard.

So dont fuss alone, join the exploration team.

Well take care of you separately, and when we reach ancient ruins, well conduct explorations for additional profits, and so on.

After the explanation, a thick and surprisingly proper contract was handed over.

Understand. Dealing with those as dark as ink requires a lot of ink. Of course, I dont think youll be rash or overly greedy

Greedy?

For example, making very wrong judgments due to being too tempted by that treasure. Such foolish greed.

The boss of the Black Arrows gave a sinister look.

Dont do that. Eventually, the Black Arrows always hit the target.

To the residents of Canis, it seemed like a proverb akin to a death sentence.

Of course, I didnt care much.

I just nodded without saying anything, and the bosss expression brightened again.

Hahaha Kasim. Since weve struck a deal this time, I hope our relationship will continue to be good in the future.

I hope so too.

Well depart in two days, and weve already searched for some excellent companions with our funds, so lets share some camaraderie until then.

Of course, they werent particularly excellent companions.

As soon as we reached the point where I agreed to meet Larze, I wouldnt have to see them again.

I spent a few days at the exploration teams lodging, keeping a reasonable distance from them, and we were able to set off into the demonic realm without any trouble.

We spent three days traversing the Great Mountain Range.

On the evening of the third day, the goal of the exploration team was to reach the entrance of the demonic realm before the sun completely set, and we were running later than expected.

As the earth spider rapidly descended, we noticed the first signs of abnormality.

Thud, thud

Most of the exploration team members were looking down.

It was because occasionally mutated wild animals or monsters hid in the ground covered with layers of rotten leaves and then attacked when someone stepped on it.

It was such ground that made a soft sound when stepped on, along with an unpleasant sensation as if stepping on someones flesh.

But with my senses spreading in all directions, I could detect it in advance.

Stop! Stop!

Whats that?

Oh, shit.

Sharp orders to halt were issued from the front, and everyones gaze followed the finger of the exploration team leader, Zeon and then moved to where it pointed.

The dark, tall treetops.

There, broken pieces of something were hanging in a row.

It seemed as if someone was displaying them proudly, or as a warning.

Thud

Blood trickling down the tree trunks.

Due to the dry bark greedily absorbing the liquid, the amount reaching the ground was surprisingly small compared to the number and condition of the corpses.

With narrowed eyes, Zeon examined their attire and let out a bitter laugh, waving his arm.

Record this. 17th Exploration Team, wiped out just before Point 0.

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