Chapter 236

Chapter 236

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Returning to the dormitory for new students, Luke headed straight to his room and began to tidy up his belongings.

The date and place of the Dellum were decided by agreement one hour later, where the guilds initiates and participants would gather.

Until then, the participants had to tidy up their belongings and move to the participants lodging before Dellum began, a tradition to prevent ambushes and various schemes.

I should leave soon.

Sweep-

There wasnt much unnecessary luggage to begin with.

Unlike other mercenaries, Luke didnt have luxury items.

Most of the allowance Ravias gave him was donated to the families of his executed comrades or to the areas affected by his commissions.

Thanks to this, there were no significant belongings in Lukes room besides necessities.

If anything, there were only the pictures Leciel gave to her friends.

Scenes of sitting around a campfire and chatting after training.

Playing leisurely while swimming at the resort.

A few rough sketches were scattered on the desk.

Luke packed them into his bag one by one.

The boys face was expressionless, but his feelings were quite complex.

The win rate is about fifty-fifty.

Actually, it was quite good.

Until he consulted with the Hero, he never even thought about winning.

Even now, after completing all the preparations, he couldnt completely assure victory.

Thats how terrifying Ravias was to Luke.

Since the beginning of his memory, he had only shown a fierce and powerful figure, the tyrant.

Luke sighed as he opened his luggage.

Theres nothing much to tidy up.

Once the luggage was packed, the next task was to write his will.

Luke, who had spread a blank sheet of paper on the desk, smiled as he began to write.

A will.

Originally, it wouldnt be unfamiliar for a mercenary.

Usually, before embarking on a dangerous commission, a will was always written.

But Luke had never written a will before.

There were no words or sentiments he wanted to leave behind in the world until now.

One, right now.

Luke realized that he had more to say than he thought as he stared at the ink pen on the inkwell.

First, to my friends.

Gulp-

It was then that Gerald opened his door without knocking.

Behind him stood Ban with a sternexpression.

Both of them looked at Luke with the papers and ink pen on the desk.

Luke calmly put the paper into the drawer and faced his friends.

Gerald bared his teeth.

Hey.

What.

Is that a will?

Yeah.

Gerald pulled at his hair.

Ugh! Why are you suddenly doing this! Dellum, thats about the life and death of mercenaries, right? Why are you doing that with your father!?

Its not sudden.

Well, what the hell is?

Ban grabbed Lukes wrist with a grim face.

Come out for a moment.

Im busy.

Everyones waiting in the lounge. Even Evergreen.

You dont just want to leave like this, do you? Am I wrong?

After a brief glance around the dim room, Luke followed them to the lounge.

He held his bag in his hand.

In the lounge, his friends, including Evergreen, were waiting for him.

Surprisingly, even the classmates he didnt think were close were standing awkwardly.

Even his long-lost enemym Deindart was looking at Luke with a complicated expression.

The central seat seemed to be prepared for him.

Luke headed there.

A moment of silence.

Evergreen, with a new expression Luke had never seen before, stepped forward.

Although the other children seemed to have a lot to say, they seemed to yield the turn for her.

Luke.

Lukes favorite emerald eyes were on him.

But this time, he couldnt match her gaze for a long time.

Evergreens tightly clenched fist was pale without blood.

Why are you doing this?

I may not know all your circumstances but do you really have to do it this way?

Luke slowly nodded his head.

Yes, I have to.

Its about life and death. You could die, couldnt you?

A moist voice.

Evergreen reached out and grabbed Lukes shoulder.

Do you have to?

Dellum is inevitable.

Even if its avoidable, he wont avoid it.

Because Ravias could reach his claws at Evergreen at any moment like this.

Evergreens grip tightened.

I also know what Dellum is. They say mercenaries who give up midway have to retire with disgrace worse than death.

With her forehead buried in Lukes chest, she shouted.

Where in the world is more disgraceful than death? Are you worried that you wont be able to live as a mercenary anymore? Then come to Solintail. Ill double the guards salary for you. If its not enough, Ill work harder to earn more money and give you even more! So, please, please.

Luke slowly wiped away Evergreens tears.

Evergreen couldnt continue speaking and choked up.

From that point on, the childrens protests poured out.

You cant just run away? This is insane, Luke.

No matter how strong you are, its impossible for you against your father! You know that better than anyone.

Or try asking the professor. Surely he wont turn a blind eye, right?

Well talk to our parents too.

Friends angry, crying, and pleading.

Luke silently looked at their faces.

He was truly sorry to his friends but.

Im more determined now.

He felt that he had to win no matter what.

Luke hugged Evergreen silently once and then looked at his friends.

He left the dormitory.

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.

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Shortly after, the guild initiator and adjutants gathered at the guild to negotiate the date and location.

Luke laid down his conditions first.

I want it to be private.

Why, why are you just taking it!

To describe their fighting in one word would be like looking in a mirror.

The weapons they used.

The form of swinging the weapon.

The force put into the ground and the rotating torso.

Even the way mana manifested power in their movements.

Everything was exactly the same.

Except for one thing.

The strength.

In other words, the destructive power was different.

Every time Luke exchanged blows with Ravias, he was being shredded by overwhelming force.

Its too late to regret it!

Woom-

As Raviass eyes gleamed with madness, they illuminated the midnight darkness.

The attack power and destructive power were maximized by the soaring madness.

Bap-

The sound of bones breaking echoed from Lukes left shoulder.

!

The children, afraid of being noticed, couldnt even scream and silently cried out.

As the adopted son, they had long hoped he would show some leniency But that expectation had long been shattered.

Life and death, that moment pierced the childrens hearts like a knife.

Thunk-

Another clash.

Another wound appeared on Lukes body.

At that moment, Ban, who had been silent all along, spoke for the first time.

Why is he fighting like that?

There was no answer as everyone was focused on the fight.

Only Leciel looked at him with a puzzled expression.

But Ban, lost in thought, continued to murmur.

Its too strange.

The Luke he knows is a fighting genius.

How many times had he been amazed while conducting classes and practical training together?

In short, the student with the highest combat intelligence in the extreme.

Lukes specialty was deriving the best results through rational and cool-headed judgment even in extremely unfavorable situations.

That Luke is planning a counterattack using the same training method and fighting style as Ravias?

The brown-eyed pupil slowly shook off the worry.

After calming his mind, Ban looked at the battlefield where Luke and Ravias collided.

Luke was still swinging his whip desperately, facing Ravias.

However.

Those eyes.

Although Lukes dark eyes seemed to be swept away by madness at first glance.

Its fake.

There was no madness, pain, anxiety, or confusion inside them.

Deep in his gaze, there seemed to be only cold calculation without any residue of emotion.

Those were eyes aiming for something.

Ban unknowingly clenched his fist.

Please.

In the midst of that earnest gaze.

Ravias, seeming to finish off the injured Luke, intensified his attack and rushed forward.

What?!

Suddenly, Leciel widened his eyes as if he couldnt believe it.

The Severance? No, that cant be.

While Ban was shaking his head.

Crash-!

The fiercely charging Ravias had already reached Lukes nose.

Approaching the injured left shoulder, Ravias.

!

Due to the subtle angle, it was difficult for Luke to respond.

In a desperate situation, the children forgot they should hide and screamed out, each in their own way.

Some even turned their backs.

Only Ban and Leciel kept their eyes wide open.

Poof-!

Finally, spurting blood shot up.

The sound of blood splattering on the battlefield filled the air.

Participants.

Hero.

Children.

Everyone fell silent.

In the silence, the only sound was Raviass severed left wrist.

Aaargh!

As the terrible scream echoed, blood slid down the invisible blade.

Severance.

The ability to manifest the conceptual power of cutting off.

Even with his injured shoulder, Luke was able to wield it with all his might.

Luke alternated between looking at the severed wrist and the howling Ravias lying on the ground like a beast.

Ugh.

His vision blurred and his breath became heavy.

Having endured Raviass blows and wielding the Severance with all his might, his physical condition was at its worst.

However.

I must not fall yet.

Crack-

Ravias raised his mana and shook the severed edge of his wrist.

Luke facing the ferocious eyes with nothing but murderous intent left in them unexpectedly smiled.

Ive wanted to sever this for a long time.

Even the hand that cruelly struck his body.

Even this annoying fate.

Even the shackles of a mercenary.

Thud-

At the same time, the sword fell from Lukes hand.

What, whats going on?

Hasnt the fight ended yet?

Are you giving up?

In the midst of the spectators confusion.

Something heavy flew from the stands and stuck into the ground of the battlefield.

Thud-

A weapon very familiar to the children.

Raviass face contorted in shock.

Woom-

The giant sword was surrounded by earth and moonlight, vibrating roughly.

Clang-

Luke reached out his right hand and grasped the handle of the Black Hope.

In his left hand was the power of Severance.

Facing Ravias, who had come close enough to touch his nose, he murmured slowly.

Its time for Severance.

[TL/N: Nah this is peak!!!]

[PR/N: Its Severing time!!]

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