Chapter 41

Chapter 41

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Chapter 41

"I'll handle this quickly. The area within the wall is safe, so all you need to do is watch, Commander."

"Are you sure you can manage alone? From what I can see, there are at least ten of them."

Kishiar asked, glancing at the enemies with a look of interest. Like Yuder, he showed no signs of tension.

"No problem."

His casual tone, as if saying two plus two equals four, momentarily disrupted the enemies' murderous intent.

"Are you unable to grasp the situation? If you're choosing death...!"

'Does he sound like someone ready to die?'

Yuder shook his head at the masked figure. He sighed at the thought of having to expend energy against these people, who couldn't even properly assess his abilities.

"It's you who fail to understand the situation. You know the Red Stone is here, but you seem unaware of its nature - that it explodes the moment it comes into contact with an Awakener's body or abilities. If you falter, touching it could be fatal."

"What did you say?"

Of course, Yuder had no intention of wasting the limited power held by the Red Stone in such a way. However, the enemies would not know this and would likely flinch even if they believed his words to be nonsense. In a battle between Awakeners, the one unable to fully use their abilities was at a distinct disadvantage.

"If you think we'll back down just because of that...!"

"Should I show you whether it's true or not? All we need to do is set up a defensive wall."

As if to make a point, Yuder moved his flame-encircled sword. The sight of the dancing flames caused tension to flicker across the enemies' faces.

They didn't know what abilities he had, but anyone who could easily snatch a sword, create a water barrier, and use flames while doing so was no less than a legendary mage. It was an incredible power.

"...What should we do?"

"Even so, we can't back down. It's a bluff."

Among the enemies, the one who seemed to be thinking the most called out loudly enough for the others to hear.

"No one knows we're here. He's just buying time. You'd better discard any hope that someone will come to help. If you want to lessen your suffering..."

"Goodness. Even when I explain kindly, you talk too much."

Before the enemy could finish his words, Yuder slightly swung his sword upward. Instantly, the flames surrounding the blade shot up like a pillar.

Boom!

It was a small pillar of fire, but its power was undeniable. The flame that pierced the ceiling and roof illuminated the night sky for a moment before disappearing. It was powerful enough for those far away to sense something unusual and rush over.

"..."

"Now everyone should know you're here."

Looking at the remnants of the fire falling from the sky through the shattered window, Yuder chuckled. The dumbstruck looks on the enemies' faces were quite amusing.

"And what was it you said? 'If you want to lessen your suffering?'"

Through the gaps in their masks, he could see their eyes trembling.

"I suggest you start hoping your suffering will lessen."

"Damn it. Everyone, attack at once!"

“Due to the box, I cannot reach you. I will send someone.”

Moments later, the Cavalry members passed through the corridor and entered the reception room. Their eyes, filled with urgency as they hastily put on their uniforms, turned to horror upon seeing the several bodies lying on the floor.

“My goodness. What in the world...”

“Don’t come any closer, Kanna.”

Although they were dead, one could never be too cautious. Yuder had Kanna, who lacked combat abilities, step back and then looked at Kishiar. As if waiting, Kishiar opened his mouth.

“These five are still alive, so I plan to interrogate them immediately. This place is messy, so let's move them to the next room.”

“The next room...you say?”

Gakane swallowed nervously and asked.

“Understood. But who exactly sent these people?”

“We’ll have to find out now.”

Yuder's calm response cast a cold atmosphere over the room, which was broken by Kishiar's low chuckle.

“Yes, we’ll find out now.”

Gakane's shadow clone carried out the task of moving the intruders to the next room. The shadow clone, carrying all five people at once, strode into the room and threw them down.

“Kanna, Gakane, you two stand guard outside the room and make sure no one enters. Move the dead ones outside. The rest, come inside.”

“Yes.”

At Kishiar's simple command, everyone moved swiftly and efficiently. Yuder closed the door after making sure Eldore siblings, and Kishiar had all entered the room, preventing any sounds from escaping.

“Now then.”

Kishiar approached the groaning men, his relaxed smile gone. His cold, red eyes bore into the enemies.

“Who sent you? Answer me.”

“...”

Although they were clearly alive, the enemies did not answer. Kishiar turned his head quietly and looked at the Eldore siblings, who stepped forward.

“So, we just need to make them talk, right?”

“Leave it to us.”

The Eldore sibling’s specialty wasn’t their mobility, but their extraordinary physical enhancement abilities. Although there were many people with abilities to strengthen their bodies, the Eldore siblings’ abilities were quite exceptional.

As they stepped forward with their innocent faces, the siblings smiled, and their once slender arms and legs began to swell.

With thumping and ripping sounds, their clothes were torn apart without mercy. The enemies, who had been firmly clenching their mouths shut, began to tremble uncontrollably.

Moments later, two massive figures with rock-solid muscles stood where the Eldore siblings had been. It was the transformed Eldore siblings, their power activated.

‘Remarkable, every time I see it.’

Yuder thought that their ability was incredibly visually striking, as he looked at the cute faces attached to the grotesquely swollen bodies.

With their childlike innocence intact, their bodies had transformed like giants, causing most enemies to lose their will to fight and flee as if they had encountered a massive monster. The enemies before them seemed no different.

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