《Cowboy Fan Isekaied As The Hero》


 Chapter 1 - Morgan Special Revolver

    At night, a teenager was walking around a night shop, searching for something he needed.


    "Ughh... Where is it!?" the teenager muttered angrily as he kept walking.


    After a few minutes, the teenager finally found what he was looking for. "Ah! Cowboy''s Store! Finally, I need to hurry!" the teenager quickly ran into the shop that sold cowboy items.


    "Hey! Do you still have the Morgan Special Revolver!?" the teenager asked the cashier, panting. "Yes, there''s one left, the last one." the cashier went to the back storage to get the revolver.


    After returning and showing the revolver, the teenager placed the money on the counter without hesitation. "Alright, the amount is exact-" without responding to the cashier, the teenager dashed out of the store with the revolver in hand.


    Once he reached the front of his apartment, the teenager caught his breath after running excitedly. "Finally, the Morgan Special Revolver. The limited edition revolver from the game Blue Alive Damnation... I finally have you, my precious." the teenager kissed the revolver he had just bought.


    After admiring his revolver, the teenager opened his apartment door. Without realizing it, the floor inside his apartment had transformed into a dark, bottomless pit.


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    "Home sweet ho-" the teenager fell as soon as he stepped into the apartment. "AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!"


    In the darkness, his clothes changed into cowboy attire¡ªa white long-sleeved shirt, a brown vest with a star badge on the left side of his chest.


    "AAAAAHHHHHHH!" the teenager was still screaming as he fell. A few seconds later, he landed on thick, tall grass.


    "UUUGGHHH!" he fainted after the fall.


    ...


    The teenager woke up from his fainting after hearing a woman''s voice. Slowly, his eyes began to open.


    "Hello! Are you okay?" the woman said, snapping her fingers a few times.


    The teenager saw a woman with long dark purple hair, wearing a long purple dress with some yellow lines? And short pants. His vision was still blurry. After a few seconds, he focused more, noticing animal ears.


    "Ears...? ANIMAL EARS!?" the teenager quickly snapped out of his daze, startled by what he saw. "Y-you have wolf ears!"


    "What!? How rude! I was trying to help you, and that''s how you repay me!?" the teenage girl responded angrily.


    "Rude!? I''m not being rude, this is just not normal!" the boy was still shocked by what he saw.


    "Hmph! If you''re trying to insult me, it''s not going to work." the wolf-eared girl retorted, grabbing the boy''s shirt harshly.


    "I''m not trying to insult you! Are you a cosplayer? I''m sure those ears are fake. What''s your name?" after hearing his question, the girl let go of his shirt.


    "Hmph! My name is Sylphy, Okami Sylphy. And you? I''ve never seen you around here, and what''s with that outfit, it''s terrible." Sylphy mocked the boy''s cowboy attire.


    "My outfit?" the boy looked at his clothes. "What!? These aren''t my clothes! Wait... This is the famous cowboy outfit from the anime Cowboy Pew Pow, Dull Blunt. Yeah... He wears this costu¡ª" before the boy could finish his sentence, Sylphy interrupted him. "Ugh! I don''t care what you''re talking about, what''s your name?"


    "...My name is Shageki Kaizoku." Sylphy stared at Kaizoku seriously. "Kaizoku? I''ve never heard that name before. Answer me! Where are you from!" Sylphy said as sharp claws emerged from her hands.


    Kaizoku remained silent, feeling threatened by Sylphy''s intimidation.

 Chapter 2 - Shadowmoon

    "I..." Kaizoku looked up at the sky, suddenly shocked to see only birds flying above.


    "Huh!?"


    "Hey! Where are you from! Answer me!" Sylphy still threatened Kaizoku with her sharp claws.


    Kaizoku pointed his finger toward the sky. "I fell from the sky?"


    Hearing Kaizoku''s answer, Sylphy burst into laughter. "Bwhahahahahah!"


    Responding seriously, Kaizoku spoke the truth. "Don''t laugh! I''m serious! I''m from another world!"


    Hearing the words ''another world,'' Sylphy immediately fell silent and change her expression into very serious. "Another world? ...Come with me."


    "Why-" Before Kaizoku could finish his sentence, Sylphy covered his mouth.


    "He''s listening to us," Sylphy said with a sharp gaze.


    "..." Kaizoku could only stay silent, seeing Sylphy''s intense eyes.


    "Now, follow me and don''t ask too many questions... Hold my hand." Kaizoku grasped Sylphy''s hand tightly.


    "Void Walk." Sylphy cast the Void Walk spell, running at an incredible speed while holding Kaizoku''s hand. All Kaizoku could see was darkness, but it was different for Sylphy, whose special eyes allowed her to see even in the void.


    Sylphy''s special eyes were called Spirit Eyes, a trait unique to her hybrid wolf-human race. Sylphy could run through the void using the Void Walk spell, which worked like teleportation but wasn''t instantaneous.


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    It only took five seconds to reach the village. Kaizoku let go of Sylphy''s hand, ran to a trash bin, and vomited. Sylphy watched him with a disgusted expression.


    "Done?" Sylphy asked, waiting as Kaizoku vomited into the trash.


    "Are you insane!? This is impossible! Why am I in this crazy world!?" Kaizoku shouted, kicking a large stone in frustration.


    "Well, it seems like you''ll have to get used to it. We still have a problem, follow me." Sylphy began walking, with Kaizoku trailing behind her.


    The villagers eyed Kaizoku suspiciously.


    "What kind of village is this... It''s so dark," Kaizoku muttered in fear.


    "Welcome to Shadowmoon Village, the village where it''s always night, and there is no day. A village full of witches and night shops."


    "What!? You brought me to a dangerous village!?" Kaizoku stared seriously at Sylphy''s back.


    "Oh, stop acting like a baby. This village isn''t that bad, you just need to get used to it."


    With every step they took, the villagers continued to give Kaizoku suspicious looks.


    "Where are we going?" Kaizoku looked around at the villagers staring at him.


    They wore old-fashioned clothes, and many of them had cloaks that covered their faces.


    "I told you not to ask so many questions. We''re almost there, and I ask that you don''t talk much when we arrive, understood?"


    Kaizoku lowed his head. "Understood."


    A few minutes later, Sylphy stopped in front of a dark yellow house with open green windows. She knocked on the door.


    A woman wearing a witch''s hat and clothing (?) opened the door. The woman was slightly taller than Kaizoku.


    "He''s here." Sylphy said to the witch.


    The woman looked at Kaizoku. "My my... So, you''re the one who made it to this world. Come in, make yourself at home."


    The witch invited them both inside. The house was filled with strange bottles? Colored bottles that looked very odd.


    "Please, take a seat," the witch said, inviting Kaizoku and Sylphy to sit down.


    "So... What''s your name, handsome?" the witch asked Kaizoku.


    "My name is Shageki Kaizoku." Kaizoku responded confidently, believing that if there was any danger, Sylphy would protect him.


    "Oh my, Kaizoku-san, welcome to Shadowmoon Village."

 Chapter 3 - Spell and Soul

    "Let me introduce myself. My name is Eve Everett, the most beautiful witch in Shadowmoon." said the witch with a bright orange trim on her black hat, matching her dark robe.


    "Eve, Kaizoku is the one who managed to enter our world..." said Sylphy.


    Eve suddenly covered her mouth in mild surprise after heard the news about him.


    "Oh? That''s unexpected. No wonder his clothes look so strange." Eve commented, her eyes glancing over Kaizoku''s cowboy attire.


    Kaizoku frowned, feeling slightly insulted. "Seriously? this outfit automatically appeared on me when I got transferred to this world. I''d change it immediately if I could."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s complaint, Eve summoned her staff, a wooden rod with a glowing green orb. "Green Jade!"


    The staff materialized in her hand, its green jewel shining brightly. "Let me change your clothes for you."


    The green orb glowed brightly... but nothing happened. "Huh? That''s odd... Your clothes should have changed by now." Eve waved the staff again, attempting the spell a second time.


    ...Still, nothing happened. "Impossible. I can''t change your clothes." she said, growing more puzzled. When she tried for a third time, the Green Jade staff vanished from her hand on its own.


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    "Well, that''s surprising." Eve said, giving up and returning to her seat.


    Kaizoku sighed in resignation, accepting his fate.


    "Don''t be discouraged, Kaizoku-san. Eve can teach you how to use spells!" she said excitedly, her mood quickly shifting.


    "Spe¡ª" Kaizoku began to ask, but Eve cut him off.


    "Yes! Spells! Magic is born from our energy! And energy comes from our soul!"


    "...So?" Kaizoku asked, but Eve gently placed a finger over his lips.


    "Eve isn''t done explaining yet. Energy is created by our souls, and in order to generate energy, you must believe that energy exists. If you don''t believe in it, then it will never manifest."


    "Eve conjured a glowing image, a holographic Spell Tree that outlined how to create energy and cast spells.


    "Hmm... Well, I''ve always believed that other worlds besides mine exist. And honestly, I''m not that surprised or confused. So it shouldn''t be too hard to believe in energy,"


    Kaizoku said, closing his eyes and focusing deeply.


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    Kaizoku began to feel energy coursing through his body, flowing like blood through his veins. "I can feel it..." he murmured, astonished.


    Eve placed her right hand on Kaizoku''s head. "Now, I want you to create a spell of your own."


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku focused his newfound magic on the revolver he had recently purchased. "My revolver... I believe it has magic, and the bullets will pierce through anything."


    As Kaizoku concentrated on his spell, Eve removed her hand from his head.


    Kaizoku opened his eyes, expecting to see something incredible, but instead, he panicked after he tried to pick it up the revolver.


    His revolver was gone from his pocket. "Huh... Wha¡ª? my revolver! It''s missing!" he yelled, jumping up from his chair.


    "Kaizoku-san, don''t panic... You can summon it back using the spell ''Call'' but only if you''ve given your weapon a name," Eve said calmly, though Kaizoku''s face was still frozen in panic.


    "How do I do that!?"


    "It''s very simple, Kaizoku-san. You just need to believe that the weapon belongs to you."


    Kaizoku closed his eyes again, this time remembering how much he valued his revolver. After all, he had purchased it with such excitement. He knew it was his.


    "Now, Kaizoku-san, you just need to give it a name." Eve said, holding both of his hands. Kaizoku furrowed his brows, deep in thought as he considered the perfect name for his revolver.


    "A name... A name... Revolver Morgan Special? That''s too long, I should shorten it to... to Des¡ª"

 Chapter 4 - Go Destion!

    "A name... A name... Revolver Morgan Special? That''s too long, I should change it to... to Des¡ªDestion. Yes! Destion."


    Eve held Kaizoku''s hands tightly.


    "Now, focus and believe that you can summon your weapon, Kaizoku-san."


    Kaizoku closed his eyes. His unwavering will, the strength of his belief, made it easy for him to accept the reality of being in another world. This strong conviction allowed him to cast spells effortlessly.


    Meanwhile, on the other side of town, the revolver Kaizoku had purchased¡ªnow named Destion¡ªwas being inspected by a group of shady figures.


    "What''s this, boss? Something new we''ve never seen before." the ''boss'' they referred to was a large man among the group, who were all dressed in dark cloaks that covered their entire bodies.


    "Hmm... Maybe the Nun will know what this is," the boss said, reaching out to grab the revolver. But just before his hand could touch it, the revolver shot off to the right, moving quickly.


    "Grab it! Don''t let it get away!" the group yelled, chasing after the flying gun.


    The revolver flew swiftly back towards Shadowmoon, shattering Eve''s window before landing right in Kaizoku''s hand.


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    "Kaizoku-san, you did it! You successfully cast the ''Call'' spell!" Eve clapped her hands in delight.


    Before Eve could finish applauding, the gang of cloaked figures burst into Eve''s house, kicking the door open.


    The large boss pushed his way to the front. "That item belongs to us!"


    The three of them¡ªKaizoku, Eve, and Sylphy¡ªstood from their chairs, ready for whatever was coming.


    Kaizoku stepped forward, his face filled with anger. "Yours!? This is mine! Do you think getting this weapon was cheap and easy!?"


    "Grrr..." The boss grabbed Kaizoku in a bear hug and shoved him with force, sending Sylphy and Eve tumbling backward as well.


    In the midst of the chaos, Eve hastily cast a portal spell, transporting all four of them elsewhere.


    The portal dropped them onto a green mountain, and they all tumbled down its slopes.


    "WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE HERE!?" Sylphy yelled as she rolled down the hill.


    "I''m soooo sorry!!!" Eve cried as she rolled alongside them.


    The boss still clung to Kaizoku tightly as they both tumbled downhill.


    "Eve! How do I use my weapon!?" Kaizoku shouted while rolling with the boss on his chest.


    "Use it like you would in your world, Kaizoku-san!" Eve yelled back, still tumbling.


    "Bullets!" Kaizoku frantically searched his back pocket for bullets. But rolling down the mountain made it difficult for him to grab anything.


    As they rolled, the boss slammed into a large rock, sending both him and Kaizoku flying into the air.


    "This is my chance!" Kaizoku finally found the bullets in his back pocket. He loaded them into his revolver.


    "Go Destion!" He aimed and fired the bullet at the boss''s head.


    The bullet pierced right through, leaving a gaping hole at the back of the boss''s skull.


    The boss died instantly, releasing his grip on Kaizoku. Though the boss stopped rolling, Kaizoku and the others continued tumbling down the mountainside.


    "EEEVE!!!" Sylphy yelled angrily at Eve.


    "I-I''m on it!" Eve shouted, hurriedly summoning a large portal beneath the three of them. They rolled through it and finally landed back inside Eve''s house.


    The portal had been summoned above them, causing them to fall from the ceiling upon arrival.


    "Ouch..." Kaizoku muttered, wincing in pain from the hard landing.


    "What the heck, Eve!? You summoned the portal above us!?" Sylphy yelled, standing up and grabbing Eve by the collar.


    "I-I''m sorry!" Eve whimpered, bowing her head apologetically.

 Chapter 5 - Hero and Demon Lord

    Kaizoku stood up from his fall and stepped in to separate Sylphy, who was still angry at Eve.


    "Alright, alright, you two are acting like kids having a fight¡ª" before he could finish, Sylphy punched him in the face, sending him flying through the wooden wall of the house.


    "Hmph! Don''t compare me to a child."


    "Uuuuhhh..." the blow from Sylphy had completely knocked Kaizoku out.


    "We should move somewhere else. This place is no longer safe." Eve said as she lifted Kaizoku.


    "We can take Kaizoku-san to my cabin in the middle of the forest." Sylphy nodded, and they began walking, with Eve still carrying Kaizoku''s limp body.


    "How far is your cabin, exactly?" Sylphy asked.


    Eve, still carrying Kaizoku, replied, "Not far, it''s inside Witches'' Woods."


    After a few minutes, they reached the Witches'' Woods¡ªa dense, damp, and muddy forest. There were only thick green trees, trickling streams, and lush, heavy grass.


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    They entered a fairly large wooden cabin. Inside, the room was filled with strange glass bottles containing bright, colorful potions. In the center stood a large black cauldron with flames burning beneath it.


    Eve set Kaizoku down on a wooden chair. "Wait a moment, I''ll make you a healing potion." she said as she threw a few red and green leaves into the cauldron.


    Eve stirred the mixture, combining her secret ingredients into a single potion.


    When the potion was ready, it had turned a bright red color. She poured the liquid into an empty glass bottle and poured it into Kaizoku''s mouth.


    Kaizoku suddenly awoke with a start, eyes wide open.


    "AAAAHHHH!" he immediately started coughing.


    "What was that!? it tasted awful and it was still hot!"


    "I''m glad to see you awake, Kaizoku-san." Eve said, smiling as Kaizoku continued to cough.


    "Okaaayyy... Kaizoku, now it''s time for you to create your own more spells." Sylphy said as she approached him with a serious look.


    Kaizoku stopped coughing and glared at her. "Create more spells, huh? After you punched me out cold, now you want me to make a spell? I refuse."


    Sylphy grabbed the collar of his cowboy shirt. "WHAT DID YOU SAY!?" she growled, baring her fangs.


    "Sylphy-san... It might be better if you explained things to Kaizoku first." Eve interjected, fearful of the growing tension.


    There was a brief moment of silence. Then Sylphy let go of Kaizoku''s collar. "Fine. Listen carefully."


    "We need you, Kaizoku. Every few hundred, or even thousands of years, there''s a phenomenon where the gods and goddesses summon a hero. Our duty is to guide those summoned heroes in this world. Without guidance, those heroes have the potential to become demon lords." Sylphy lowered her head, her face filled with sadness.


    "A demon lord... A hero who isn''t properly guided can turn evil and gain the ambition to take over the world."


    "I''m asking you to be the hero we need, to defeat the demon lord that we... created." Sylphy couldn''t continue speaking and ran out of the cabin.


    Eve gently placed her hand on Kaizoku''s arm. "Sylphy-san has a dark past involving the demon lord. Please forgive her strict behavior." at that moment, Kaizoku felt a sense of guilt toward Sylphy.


    "A demon lord, huh... This world really is like the game I used to play back in my world... But I quit playing it because it was too hard, and I always preferred western-themed games over fantasy. This is probably going to make my journey even harder..."

 Chapter 6 - My Bullets!

    "Let Sylphy-san have her time. We still have a lot to do." Eve gently pulled Kaizoku''s hand, leading him to the cauldron where she had previously made the healing potion.


    "Alright, Kaizoku-san, we''re going to craft a special new spell just for you. I''ve got some rare items that should help us create a powerful spell." Eve pulled various items from her bag, setting them on the table near the cauldron.


    The items looked strange¡ªgrasses, mushrooms, colorful stones, crystals, and a black rope.


    "This should be enough to make an high spell." Eve said as she placed a black crystal into the cauldron and stirred it, turning the liquid inside into a deep, dark black.


    Kaizoku watched as Eve stirred, all the while loading bullets into his revolver. "Hmm... Ever since I wore these clothes, I keep finding bullets in this small pouch on the back of my belt. I can even hear them rattling."


    Next, Eve placed the black rope into the cauldron. As she did, Kaizoku inhaled the steam rising from the mixture. It smelled like hot peppers, making him sneeze.


    In that moment, one of the bullets fell from Kaizoku''s revolver and dropped into the cauldron. "MY BULLETS!!"


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    Kaizoku made a move to retrieve it, but Eve stopped him. "No! That''s too dangerous!"


    "My bullets..." Kaizoku sighed and sat down, feeling dejected.


    Eve continued to add ingredients, placing purple and blue stones into the cauldron and stirring. The liquid turned a dark purple.


    "And finally..." Eve placed a blue mushroom and some red grass into the cauldron. As soon as they touched the liquid, the cauldron emitted a burst of light and an explosion above it.


    ---


    Meanwhile, in a royal chamber elsewhere, a nun dressed entirely in white, with a wide smile, white eyes, and a white saw in her hand, spoke from behind a young boy with short white hair, dressed like a prince, who was gazing out of the castle window.


    "Ishayaki-sama, do you also sense the strong aura coming from the Witches'' Woods?" the nun asked from behind ''Ishayaki.''


    ''Ishayaki'' lowered his head. "I''m counting on you, Taki."


    Hearing his words, ''Taki,'' the nun, smiled even wider. "Reverend Taki is ready to carry out my lord''s orders..." ''Taki'' bowed and then exited the room.


    ---


    Back at the cauldron, the bullets that had fallen in earlier rose from the dark liquid, now infused with the spell.


    Kaizoku saw his bullets floating back up and quickly grabbed them, ignoring the burning heat from the cauldron. Despite the pain, he managed to recover all ten bullets. "Oooohhh... My ten bullets..."


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku loaded all ten bullets into his revolver.


    "Kaizoku-san, do you feel anything different inside your body?" Eve asked as she watched him load the bullets.


    "No? I don''t feel anything," he replied with calmly.


    "Oh dear... Don''t tell me my spell gas didn''t work because of the bullet that fell in earlier..." Eve said, trying to hold back her disappointment.


    Seeing Eve''s sad expression, Kaizoku felt guilty and tried to cheer her up. "Eve... Uuuhhh..." Kaizoku glanced down at his cowboy outfit.


    Noticing the golden star badge pinned to his shirt, Kaizoku unpinned the badge and handed it to Eve. "Eve, please take this badge and keep it safe..." Kaizoku smiled warmly at her.

 Chapter 7 - Ebonlight

    Eve accepted it with a smile and carefully placed it in the small pouch on her thigh.


    Suddenly, Sylphy burst through the cabin door, rushing inside.


    "You two! We have to leave, NOW!" Eve and Kaizoku were confused, seeing Sylphy in a panic and looking very serious.


    Sylphy quickly grabbed Kaizoku and Eve''s hands without answering their questions. "Void Walk!" Sylphy used the Void Walk spell for the second time.


    They instantly disappeared from the cabin, and Sylphy ran quickly, leading them out of Witches'' Woods at great speed.


    Sylphy stopped at a cave near a snowy mountain, releasing Eve and Kaizoku. Kaizoku and Eve vomited after coming out of Sylphy''s Void Walk.


    Sylphy kept watch outside the cave, cautiously looking around.


    Weakly, Kaizoku spoke. "Wh-What was that for..." then both Kaizoku and Eve collapsed and fell asleep.


    Sylphy replied as she returned to the cave. "I caught the scent of someone from Ebonlight. I''m not sure who it was."


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    Eve quickly woke up from her sleep, though still weak, and tried to speak. "Ebonlight? Why would someone from Ebonlight be in Witches'' Woods... Something''s not right."


    Sylphy sat down near them. "I don''t know for sure, but that person had a very strong aura... It hurt my nose just to smell them. Whatever happens, don''t let your guard down."


    ---


    Elsewhere, a nun with a wide smile dressed entirely in white, holding a chainsaw in her right hand, approached Eve''s cabin.


    The nun, known as Reverend Taki, was infamous for her cruelty, willing to do anything for her god and superiors.


    Taki gently knocked on the cabin door. "Reverend Taki from Ebonlight, is anyone there?"


    Taki asked with a wide smile as she waited for a response.


    Taki knocked again, waiting for a few minutes. "Please open the door, or I''ll have to come in by force. Don''t make me wait outside."


    After a few more minutes, Taki lost patience. She revved her saw and immediately sliced the wooden door in half.


    Taki looked around the cabin. "Where are you... I don''t bite, you know." Taki said, looking at the cauldron filled with liquid.


    After searching for a while, Taki gave up. She walked behind the cabin and noticed muddy footprints leading to the snowy mountains. "Running away, huh..." Taki muttered and began following the tracks.


    ---


    "ARGHHH! This is getting worse! Give me some ideas, you guys! Don''t just sit there!" Sylphy scolded Kaizoku and Eve, who were still dizzy from the Void Walk.


    Eve and Kaizoku remained silent, staring blankly.


    Eve tried to focus. "Wh-What if we disguise ourselves? I-I can use my magic to make us look different and get as far away as we can."


    Sylphy felt a bit of relief seeing Eve still able to speak.


    "That won''t work for Kaizoku! We can''t change his clothes!" Kaizoku slowly got up and patted Sylphy''s arm.


    "You two should go. Find another place or someone who can help us out of this danger," Kaizoku said weakly.


    Sylphy was worried hearing this. "B-But!" she began, but Kaizoku interrupted her. "Just do it!"


    After a moment of silence, Sylphy lowered her head. "Alright... Please, take care of yourself."


    Eve cast a disguise spell on herself and Sylphy, changing their clothes.


    Sylphy wore a farmer''s hat to hide her wolf ears and tucked her tail inside her disguise.


    Just like Sylphy, Eve''s clothes and hat changed to become a farmer clothes.

 Chapter 8 - Space Skip

    Sylphy and Eve walked away, leaving Kaizoku behind to find help and a safe place.


    Kaizoku hid behind a large rock inside the cave, scanning his surroundings.


    He gripped his revolver tightly, ready for anything. "Ebonlight... Why is there always trouble..."


    Not long after, Kaizoku heard the sound of a chainsaw coming from outside the cave. "Come out or you''ll regret it!"


    Kaizoku tightened his grip on his revolver, peeking out from behind the rock. He saw a nun dressed in all white, holding a chainsaw in her hand.


    "Come on, Kai... You can do this... Huff, huff..." Kaizoku stepped out from behind the rock and immediately fired a bullet toward the nun.


    The nun didn''t react quickly enough to dodge the bullet.


    The bullet flew toward her, hitting her cheek.


    But instead of piercing her, Kaizoku suddenly teleported in front of the nun. "H-Hi..."


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    The nun silently raised her chainsaw, aiming to strike Kaizoku.


    He blocked the chainsaw with his revolver. "Not very friendly!" Kaizoku said while struggling to hold off her chainsaw.


    He kicked the nun in the stomach and leaped back, confused as to why he had teleported instead of attacking her.


    "What''s wrong, kid? Having trouble? Do you know who I am?" the nun asked, still smiling widely. Kaizoku answered cautiously.


    "No... I don''t know you."


    The nun stepped closer to him. "In that case, my name is Reverend Taki... from EBONLIGHT!" Taki suddenly lunged forward, attacking with her chainsaw.


    Kaizoku barely dodged her attack. Still confused about what was happening with his revolver, he decided to put it away, tucking it back into his belt.


    Kaizoku countered by punching Taki hard in the face, sending her flying out of the cave. Adjusting his hair, he stepped outside and approached her.


    "How dare you strike my sacred skin..." Taki slowly rose from the ground.


    "You''ll die for this, kid..." She revved her chainsaw, causing it to spin faster and glow orange.


    Taki dragged her chainsaw across the ground, sending a vertical flame projectile toward Kaizoku.


    He managed to dodge it, but the situation was getting tougher.


    Taki launched another flame projectile at him.


    Kaizoku hesitated for a second, thinking about whether to use his revolver after what had happened earlier.


    "Alright, Destion, I trust you." He quickly pulled out his revolver and fired at a tree he had spotted.


    As he expected, Kaizoku teleported to the tree. "Aha! It''s true, thank you, Destion."


    Taki quickly realized Kaizoku had moved to the tree.


    She dragged her chainsaw across the ground five times, creating five flame projectiles aimed at him.


    Kaizoku swiftly fired at another tree. Just like before, he teleported to the tree he had shot. "Woooh! I''m calling this spell Space Skip!"


    "Goodbye, nun." Kaizoku fired his revolver again, this time at a distant spot on the snowy mountain.


    In a matter of seconds, he vanished and reappeared on the snowy peak.


    Taki continued to smile widely as she watched Kaizoku teleport up the mountain. "Don''t underestimate me, boy..."


    She revved her chainsaw twice quickly. The chainsaw''s color shifted from orange to dark blue.


    Taki slashed the ground hard. "Holiest Waves." She released the spell, creating massive waves, then leapt onto them as they surged toward the snowy mountain.

 Chapter 9 - Snowy Mountain

    After teleporting to the snowy mountain, Kaizoku looked back, shocked to see Taki riding a massive waves of water moving toward him.


    "It''s time!" Kaizoku fumbled through the small pouches on his back and side, realizing all his bullets were spent except for the ones that could teleport him.


    "Oh... this is bad."


    Kaizoku ran toward the trees, hoping to hide from Taki and praying that Sylphy and Eve would return with help to defeat her.


    Hiding behind one of the trees, Kaizoku tried to calm himself. "Alright, Kai... Don''t panic... Huff..."


    Moments later, Taki arrived, and her waves vanished into the ground.


    "Lost boy... Don''t make me angry." Taki spotted Kaizoku''s footprints leading toward the trees.


    "I see your tracks, kid, don''t let me find you."


    Hearing Taki''s words, Kaizoku''s heartbeat quickened. He racked his brain, searching for a way to buy time until help arrived.


    "Come on, Kai... Think..." he checked his revolver''s cylinder.


    "Alright, Destion, we''ve got four bullets left. I can teleport four more times... I have to use them wisely."


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    Suddenly, Taki attacked from the side with her chainsaw, but Kaizoku ducked just in time, causing her to slice through the tree in one blow.


    "Aaahhh! Not now!" Kaizoku quickly fired a teleport bullet toward a distant tree.


    "You can''t run from me, kid..." Taki pulled the chainsaw''s lever twice more, now channeling water as its primary force.


    She dragged the chainsaw across the ground, creating a large waves rushing toward Kaizoku at high speed.


    Looking back, Kaizoku was startled by the fast-approaching waves. "Oh no..."


    He sprinted as fast as he could, saving his bullets for a more critical moment.


    Taki pulled the chainsaw lever three times, enveloping it in powerful, fast-moving winds. "You can''t escape me, kid."


    She spun around, generating a strong, rapid horizontal wind.


    The wind hit the rushing waves, accelerating its speed.


    Kaizoku had no choice¡ªhe was caught in the torrent and swept along with it at high velocity.


    Struggling in the turbulent waters, Kaizoku tried his best to stay calm and hold his breath.


    Taki controlled the waves, directing it up the snowy mountain, flying along behind it with the power of the wind. "Don''t worry, kid. You''ll find a new path after death."


    Taki chuckled as she carried Kaizoku up the mountain with the waves.


    At the mountain''s fiery summit, Taki released Kaizoku from the waves, which disappeared the moment she grabbed him by the collar. "Alright, kid... You''ve got two choices: die or surrender?"


    Taki''s wide, unsettling smile made Kaizoku uneasy.


    Kaizoku chuckled softly. "Die or surrender? I choose neither."


    Suddenly, a katana flew toward Taki''s side.


    The katana spoke slowly and calmly. "Kill him..."


    Its voice sounded like a young man, close in age to Kaizoku.


    "Understood, master." Taki replied calmly.


    She then hurled Kaizoku into the molten lava of the mountain. But just before he could fall in, a bright light enveloped him. When the light faded, Kaizoku had vanished from Taki''s and the katana''s sight.

 Chapter 10 - Seinaru Gabriel

    "Huh!?" Taki was bewildered, seeing Kaizoku disappear after the bright light faded from her sight.


    She heard a sound behind her and turned to see Sylphy and Eve returning with a man in bright golden armor, two swords strapped to his back.


    "Kaizoku-san! We''ve brought help!"


    Kaizoku fell from above. "Oww... I almost died, huff..."


    "Are you alright, Kaizoku?" the tall, handsome man with shining golden hair asked Kaizoku, who had just landed.


    "Yeah, yeah... I''m not¡ªwhoa... so bright..." Kaizoku looked up, noticing the impressive man.


    Sylphy slapped Kaizoku, who was staring at the man. "Idiot! You almost died!"


    "Owww!" Kaizoku stood up.


    "Whoa, thanks for saving me." Kaizoku keep staring at him with impressed looks.


    The man hand shake with Kaizoku. "My name is Gabriel, Seinaru Gabriel. Nice to meet you, Shageki Kaizoku."


    The tall, powerful man with golden armor, bright golden hair, was Gabriel. The number one fighter and warrior at the bar, known for completing many hard missions in just one day.


    "We managed to get help, and we were lucky to met Gabriel. The best fighter and warrior at the bar! Right, Eve?" Sylphy said excitedly.


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    Eve nodded with equal enthusiasm. "Right! Defeat her, Gabriel!"


    Taki, watching Gabriel and the others, grew increasingly irritated. "You guys are really testing me, huh? You''re truly ungrateful for what we''ve given you."


    The katana spoke to Taki. "Taki, finish this before he evolves."


    The katana vanished quickly like nothing happened.


    "Understood, master... Come on, let''s play before I make you see reason..." Taki pulled the chainsaw lever five times.


    "Don''t regret it if this hurts you." she raised her chainsaw with great enthusiasm.


    Gabriel stepped forward. "You know, everyone in Ebonlight is crazy. Including you... Masayoshi, I rely on you to cut through these sins."


    Gabriel drew his right sword, Masayoshi. This legendary sword looked ordinary, glowing bright orange from hilt to tip, but its true power could cut through almost anything known to this world.


    "And Shubarashi-sa. I trust you to purify those lost on the wrong path." Gabriel drew his left sword, Shubarashi-sa.


    This legendary sword, glowing bright yellow from hilt to tip, had the power to neutralize nearly all evil known to man.


    "Ebonlight, prepare to be destroyed and choose the right path, starting with you, Reverend Taki..." Gabriel dashed forward with both swords ready to cut through anything in his way.


    Taki easily blocked Gabriel''s Shubarashi-sa sword with her chainsaw. "Let me show you what true holiness is..."


    The tip of Taki''s chainsaw spun rapidly, generating a powerful gust of wind.


    Gabriel was blown back by the force, but he managed to hurl his left sword, Shubarashi-sa, toward Taki at incredible speed.


    Taki dodged the sword, but Gabriel''s other ability was revealed. He instantly teleported to Shubarashi-sa''s location.


    Quickly retrieving Shubarashi-sa from the ground, Gabriel moved at lightning speed to attack Taki.


    However, Taki matched Gabriel''s impressive speed, continuously dodging his sword strikes.


    As Gabriel relentlessly attacked Taki with both swords, he spoke with unwavering confidence. "Come on, don''t be like a mouse running from this cat."

 Chapter 11 - Creation

    Kaizoku could only stand there with his jaw dropped, watching Gabriel fight Taki. "Waaahhh..."


    Sylphy smacked Kaizoku hard on the head and shouted, "What are you waiting for!? Go help Gabriel!"


    Rubbing his head, Kaizoku replied hesitantly, "M-Me? I can''t fight! Do you think I''m some strong hero who just saves the world?"


    Sylphy hit Kaizoku even harder than before. "Then stop being a coward! Go!"


    Kaizoku fell to the ground, contemplating what Sylphy had said. "...Alright, I just need one thing... a bullet."


    He removed his remaining teleport bullet and stored it in his back pocket.


    Getting up from the ground, Kaizoku asked, "Eve... can you teach me a spell thst create something? Is it possible?"


    "A-A spell to create something? O-Okay! The spell is called ''Creation,'' and it works to make things."


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    "But it''s not easy; you need strong focus to succeed." Eve explained nervously.


    "I don''t care, teach me now," Kaizoku said, walking toward Eve with a serious expression.


    "O-Okay! Please follow me, it''s too dangerous here." Eve led the way, and Kaizoku followed closely behind.


    "May the Goddess bless you..." Sylphy whispered as she ran toward Gabriel and Taki, intending to help Gabriel fight.


    After reaching a safer spot behind a large rock, Eve continue teaching Kaizoku the spell. "Alright, Kaizoku-san, I need you to open your hands."


    Kaizoku followed her instructions, spreading his palms wide. "What''s next?"


    "Well... since I assume you don''t have the materials, we''ll have to force the ''Creaton'' spell to work without them."


    "This might cause some pain or discomfort in your body, Kaizoku-san, so please be ready for that," Eve warned with serious face.


    Kaizoku took a deep breath. "Alright... now what?"


    "Next, focus on the item you want to create... and hold onto that thought without getting distracted." Eve said, placing her hands beneath Kaizoku''s palms.


    With intense determination, Kaizoku tried hard to clear his mind and focus on one thing: bullets for his revolver. "Peacemaker... bullets... Peacemaker... bullets... Huff... Focus..."


    "The gun I bought in my world was the M1873, or Peacemaker... so the bullets I need to make are Copper-cased .45 centerfire Ben¨¦t cartridges."


    Kaizoku poured all his energy into concentrating on the thought of the bullets. "Come on..."


    As he visualized the bullets clearly and in detail, Kaizoku began to feel a pain building inside him. But still, he kept his focus, pushing through the growing discomfort.


    With his eyes tightly shut, Kaizoku continued. Eyes open, watched as a bright orange light shot up into the sky and illuminated the surroundings.


    Gabriel, Sylphy, and Taki all noticed the intense light.


    Taki, startled, felt a surge of powerful energy from the glow. "Huh!?"


    The pain in Kaizoku''s body grew more intense. But finally, unable to bear it any longer, he opened his eyes and saw ten bullets lying in his hands, five in each palm.


    "Huff... This should be enough to defeat her... Thank you, Eve!"


    Kaizoku quickly loaded the bullets into his revolver and sprinted toward the battlefield.

 Chapter 12 - Boundless Purity

    Gabriel, Sylphy, and Taki watched as Kaizoku sprinted forward, Destion in his right hand, ready for battle.


    Taki swung her chainsaw to the side like a fan, creating a powerful wind that pushed Gabriel and Sylphy back. "You truly are ungrateful... I''ve been trying to enlighten you, but... it seems impossible."


    The katana hovered in the sky above, observing Taki as he faced off against Kaizoku and his friends.


    "Well then... I''m ready to commit a small sin." Taki looked up, gazing at the katana floating above.


    "Master... Grant me permission to commit my small sin, and I promise I will repay it when all of this is over..." Taki smiled widely as he prayed to the katana.


    The katana responded in a low tone. "Very well, your promise will be heard and sealed."


    Hearing this, Taki''s smile widened, his pupils narrowed, and he laughed maniacally like a madman.


    Sylphy looked at Taki with a sympathetic expression. "What a crazy woman..."


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    After his maniacal laughter subsided, Taki covered his mouth and picked up his chainsaw from the ground. "Thank you, Master... I''ll teach them to pray to you..."


    Taki stabbed his chainsaw into the ground and brought his hands together in a praying motion. "Yin, Le, Chel, Bis, Gid, Ma, Tia, Ryer, Ya, Tico... Combine now."


    Kaizoku and the others felt a sudden pain in their eyes. As they closed their eyes and reopened them, everything turned dark¡ªnothing but emptiness.


    "Boundless Purity (Kagirinaku Shinseina)..." Taki''s voice echoed in their ears, causing a painful ringing.


    Kaizoku and the others instinctively closed their eyes again. As Kaizoku prepared to open his eyes once more, a loud bell rang.


    When he opened them, Kaizoku found himself in a bright white church. "Huh? Where am I?" he looked around, confused.


    "Sylphy? Gabriel? Eve? Where are you!!!" Kaizoku shouted, baffled by the situation.


    The church pews were empty, with only the sound of the bell ringing loudly. Kaizoku cautiously walked forward, scanning his surroundings, ready for anything.


    He walked and walked until he saw someone who looked just like him, lying on a bright white rectangular stone.


    "Huh... that... that... face... It looks just like mine... but... my eyes..." Kaizoku stepped closer to examine the person''s eyes.


    "One red and the other blue? What''s the meaning of this..." Kaizoku leaned in even closer.


    "Wait... Something''s not right... HUH!?" he jerked his head back, realizing something was wrong.


    Suddenly, the figure that resembled him transformed into Taki. Fortunately, Kaizoku reacted quickly, narrowly avoiding Taki''s chainsaw, which sliced upward from beneath the stone.


    Taki stood up from where he had been lying, disguised as Kaizoku. "Welcome to my domain, kid..."


    "Your domain!? How is this possible... We were on the snowy mountain... How did we get here?" Kaizoku asked, pointing Destion at Taki.


    "Oh, child... You''re so na?ve... Entering this world for the first time without any knowledge at all... Sylphy didn''t teach you well, did she? But that''s okay. Reverend Taki will teach you much better... Far better than Sylphy ever could..." Taki laughed maniacally once again.

 Chapter 13 - I Dont Need Laws

    Kaizoku pointed his revolver at Taki, who was laughing maniacally.


    Taki stopped laughing and smiled at Kaizoku. "Oh... child... You''ve broken the laws of our kingdom. Be grateful that our god hasn''t cut your head as punishment."


    Casually, Kaizoku responded with a confident tone. "Laws? Heh! I don''t need them. In fact, I''m not a native of this world, so those rules mean nothing to me, woman."


    Kaizoku pulled the trigger, firing a bullet from Destion at Taki with great speed.


    Taki swiftly blocked the bullet with her chainsaw, but the bullet pierced through the chainsaw and made a small hole in both it and Taki''s left arm.


    Shocked that she couldn''t stop the attack, Taki tried to stay focused. "Huh... it pierced... my defense..."


    For the second time, Kaizoku cocked his revolver and fired another shot.


    Taki quickly dodged to the side, avoiding the bullet. "Damn... If this keeps up, I''ll have to keep dodging until I can counterattack."


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    Taki rushed forward, aiming to land a hit on Kaizoku. She raised her chainsaw, targeting Kaizoku''s right arm, the one holding Destion.


    With quick reflexes, Kaizoku parry the chainsaw with his revolver and kick her away. He opened the cylinder of his gun and reloaded two empty chambers with teleportation bullets from his back pocket.


    Taki moves back fast and kicked Kaizoku hard in the chest, sending him flying backward into the locked church doors.


    Despite the blow, Kaizoku smiled. He spun the cylinder to the right and pulled the hammer back, loading the teleportation bullet.


    Kaizoku fired the teleportation bullet at the church bell. "Space Skip!"


    He teleported to the top of the bell tower and grabbed onto the bell''s rope.


    "From up here, it''ll be easy to shoot you!" said Kaizoku with wide smiles.


    Kaizoku spun the cylinder again. "Now, take this!" he began firing repeatedly at Taki without stopping.


    Taki was forced to dodge the relentless hail of bullets, but they came too fast. Some of them hit her arms and legs.


    Kaizoku counted down, saving his last teleportation bullet. "5, 4, 3, 2..."


    He stopped shooting at Taki. "That should be enough to weaken her..."


    Seeing that Kaizoku had stopped firing, Taki swung her chainsaw like a fan, creating a powerful wind that ripped the church''s roof off and sent Kaizoku flying into a vast field full of colorful flowers.


    "Oww... My head..." Kaizoku groaned as he stood up, still gripping Destion tightly in his right hand.


    Taki jumped with great force, landing in front of Kaizoku. "You''ve made holes in my arms and legs that won''t heal? That''s something we''ll have to ask our god about."


    Kaizoku laughed heartily. "I can see right through those holes to your back¡ªDestion really is a special weapon."


    Taki grew angrier at Kaizoku''s laughter. "Creating holes you can see through is humiliating, child... I''ll repay you a thousand times worse..."


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 Chapter 14 - Equal Rights, Equal Fights

    "Such a hassle, you little brat..." Taki ran forward, lifting her chainsaw high above her head.


    "Huh!?" Taki moved so fast that Kaizoku struggled to react.


    As Taki reached Kaizoku, she attacked from above, swinging the chainsaw downward. However, Kaizoku managed to dodge the blow, quickly leaping to the right.


    Kaizoku''s evasive move caused Taki''s chainsaw to stab into the ground. As she tried to pull it out, Kaizoku quickly got up from his fall and kicked her hands, forcing her to release her grip on the chainsaw.


    Following up with a side kick, Kaizoku knocked Taki to the side, leaving her chainsaw stuck in the ground. "Sorry, lady, but you forced me to hurt you."


    Kneeling down, clutching her stomach in shock, Taki thought to herself, (Huh? He''s just an ordinary human with no training, yet he managed to injure me internally... I need to report this to Lord Ishayaki.) Taki stood up with a blank but furious expression.


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    "Equal rights, equal fights. I''m no coward," Kaizoku declared, brimming with confidence after separating Taki from her chainsaw.


    "Equal fights...? Alright, if you want fair rules... Come on, kid." Taki assumed a stance, ready for hand-to-hand combat.


    Kaizoku holstered Destion at his right thigh. "Come on, lady... I won''t hit you seriously."


    Taki rushed at him again, throwing a punch with her right hand aimed at Kaizoku''s face. He blocked it with his left hand and countered with a punch to Taki''s cheek using his right hand.


    The punch landed, and Taki spun to her left, using the momentum to kick Kaizoku in the head.


    The kick knocked Kaizoku to the ground, the pain in his head unbearable. Taki followed up, attempting to stomp on his face.


    Kaizoku caught her right foot just before it hit him. He responded by kicking her left leg hard, causing Taki to fall to the ground beside him.


    Kaizoku quickly got up and positioned himself on top of Taki, attempting to strangle her. "Die! Die, you damn woman!"


    Though in a desperate position, Taki managed to throw a powerful punch with her right hand, hitting Kaizoku''s left cheek and breaking his grip on her throat.


    Taki gets up from the ground swiftly and closed in on Kaizoku, who was still lying down. She grabbed his hair and began dragging him toward her chainsaw.


    Kaizoku tried to resist, but Taki''s grip was too strong.


    Once they reached the chainsaw still embedded in the ground, Taki started it up. She then hurled Kaizoku''s head toward the spinning blade, intending to slice his head in two.


    Kaizoku tried to get up, but Taki stomped on his head, pinning him down. He strained to hold his position, knowing his head would be cleaved in half if he didn''t.


    "Huff... Huff... An entertaining fight, but too bad, kid... I''m the winner..." Taki said in a tired, pained voice, her wounds from Kaizoku taking their toll.


    Kaizoku ignored what Taki was talking about and remained focused on staying in his position.

 Chapter 15 - Your Biggest Mistake

    Kaizoku, still struggling to keep his head up, desperately thought of a way to survive. "...Huh!? Yeah... That''s it..."


    With all his strength, Kaizoku lifted his head and chest, forcing Taki to momentarily stop pressing down on the back of his head.


    As Taki step back a little, Kaizoku pulled Destion from his revolver holster and placed it right in front of his forehead.


    Predictably, Taki stomped on his head again, but now Kaizoku didn''t have to hold back. Destion acted as a shield, cushioning his face from the fast-moving chainsaw.


    Sparks flew as the chainsaw clashed with Kaizoku''s revolver. Taki noticed the sparks. "Huh!?"


    But it was too late. Kaizoku managed to pull Destion''s trigger, firing a teleport bullet to the side, aiming at a distant, massive tree.


    As Kaizoku teleported away, Taki''s own foot got caught by her chainsaw. "Grrr..."


    Now far away from Taki, Kaizoku opened Destion''s cylinder and loaded his last teleport bullet. "Heh... Space Skip!"


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    Kaizoku aimed Destion at Taki and fired the teleport bullet again. After successfully teleporting right in front of her, he delivered a powerful punch straight to Taki''s face.


    The force of the punch sent Taki flying, giving Kaizoku time to focus on crafting one final bullet for Destion before she recovered.


    Though Kaizoku felt immense pain, as if his soul was being drained, he successfully created the last bullet and loaded it into his revolver.


    Just as Kaizoku finished loading, Taki stood up, her face calm but filled with rage. "I didn''t expect you to have a brain after all... You''re not as dumb as I thought."


    Kaizoku replied weakly, exhausted from everything they had been through. "You mean muscle without brains? Heh, I''ve got both enough to kill you..."


    The right front section of Kaizoku''s hair turned white.


    Taki noticed his hair change color. "Ah... It seems you''re not immune to the curse..."


    Taki rushed forward at incredible speed, throwing a punch with her right hand straight into Kaizoku''s stomach. Unable to dodge, Kaizoku spat out blood from the impact.


    She followed up with a kick to his chin, sending him flying upward.


    As Kaizoku soared through the air, Taki leaped after him, grabbing his head and slamming him into the ground with tremendous force.


    Taki watched Kaizoku lying motionless and laughed maniacally. "Oh, kid... You''ll die unconscious..."


    She turned and walked toward her chainsaw, still stuck in the ground. But to her surprise, Kaizoku appeared behind her, pointing Destion at her head.


    With a calm voice and a face covered in wounds, Kaizoku spoke. "Your biggest mistake is... not killing me right away."


    He pulled the trigger, shooting a bullet straight into the back of Taki''s head as she reached for her chainsaw.


    The bullet pierced through her skull, leaving a hole that exited the front of her head.


    The fight ended with Kaizoku''s victory, killing Taki with a shot to the back of her head.


    Kaizoku then heard the loud ringing of a bell again, he closed his eyes. When the sound faded, Kaizoku opened the eyes to find himself back on the snowy mountain, alone.


    In a weakened voice and with deep pain, Kaizoku called out, searching for someone. "Sylphy? Eve? Gabriel? Where are you..."


    Despite his efforts, Kaizoku eventually decided to sit down and rest in front of a tree, waiting for help or to reunite with his friends.

 Chapter 16 - Bloodlust

    The perspective shifts to Sylphy, in a situation similar to Kaizoku. After opening her eyes for the second time, Sylphy found herself in the same white church that belonged to Taki.


    The church bell rang loudly above Sylphy. She looked around, prepared for whatever might happen. "Kai? Gabriel?"


    Sylphy''s voice echoed throughout the church.


    Unsure of what to do, Sylphy cautiously walked forward, scanning her surroundings.


    Like Kaizoku, Sylphy saw a human figure resembling herself, lying on a bright white rectangular stone.


    Sylphy approached the figure, examining it carefully. "This... She looks like me..."


    Sylphy leaned in for a closer look. "But... her face and skin are so pale, and her chest is glowing purple... Her long nails are similar to mine but dark blue... This is strange."


    As Sylphy inspected the face even closer, suddenly the figure''s face morphed into Taki''s. A fast-moving chainsaw emerged beside her, rushing upwards.


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    Sylphy quickly jumped back, narrowly avoiding the chainsaw. "Taki! You won''t fool me..."


    The human figure fully transformed into Taki. "Oh, kid... your neck almost got cut off, what a shame..."


    The chainsaw, still aimed upward, began to fall, but before it could hit the floor, Taki awoke from her slumber and grabbed it tightly, just before it touched the ground.


    Sylphy extended her sharp claws, ready for battle. "You will regret what you did to our village, Taki."


    "Your village? You should be grateful, your village has been blessed by the almighty god." Taki chuckled softly.


    "But it''s alright, you''ll witness this greatness soon enough."


    Sylphy couldn''t hold back any longer. She lunged forward with incredible speed, slashing her claws at Taki''s face.


    But the attack was blocked by Taki''s chainsaw. "So impatient..."


    Taki delivered a powerful kick to Sylphy''s stomach, sending her flying back and slamming into the church''s sturdy, locked door.


    Taki laughed maniacally, then moved at such a speed it seemed like teleportation, closing the distance to Sylphy. Before Sylphy could react, Taki kicked her in the face, so hard that the church door, once locked, flew open from the impact.


    This sent Sylphy outside the church, landing in a infinite distance field covered in soft grass and blooming flowers.


    After the violent blow, Sylphy got up, her heart racing, blood pouring from her face, and a fierce urge to fight surging through her. "Huff... Huff... So this is what they call Bloodlust... The perfect time to use that spell."


    The wound on Sylphy''s forehead dripped blood into her eyes, then down to her claws. The blood fused with her claws, turning them bright red.


    Sylphy smiled, realizing that the Bloodlust within her had activated at just the right moment. "Thank you, my family... I will repay the debt you never imagined."


    Taki looked at Sylphy, standing tall with her bloodied face, and marveled. "Still not down yet? I admit, you''re strong to survive in my domain..."


    Sylphy''s heartbeat quickens, Sylphy''s blood vessels dilate to allow blood to flow faster, Sylphy''s strong animal instincts were activated.

 Chapter 17 - Sylphys Rage

    Sylphy ran with incredible speed, and with her Bloodlust mode activated, she was able to match Taki''s speed.


    Sylphy slashed at Taki repeatedly, but Taki continuously dodged her rapid attacks.


    While Taki kept evading and blocking Sylphy''s strikes with her chainsaw, Sylphy grabbed the rapidly spinning chainsaw with her right hand, showing no sign of pain. "Gggrrrr..."


    Taki was shocked by Sylphy''s madness as she held the moving chainsaw blade. "Huh!?"


    Sylphy yanked the chainsaw from Taki''s hands, forcing her to let go. Then threw the chainsaw far away, where it landed and stuck into the ground.


    As Taki looked toward her chainsaw, Sylphy seized the opportunity. While Taki''s focus was on the chainsaw, Sylphy delivered a powerful kick to the side of Taki''s head, sending her flying.


    "Ggrrr.... Huaarrrgggg!!!!" Sylphy roared like an enraged wolf.


    In a flash, Sylphy sprinted toward Taki, who was still hurtling through the air from the impact of her kick. Sylphy ran on all fours, doubling her speed.


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    In just seconds, Sylphy grabbed Taki''s face and slammed her hard into the ground, causing a small quake in Taki''s world.


    But Taki managed to endure. She punched Sylphy in the face with enough force to send her flying upward into the clouds. "So troublesome, but that''s alright, I''ll entertain you, little pet..."


    Taki jumped high into the air and kicked Sylphy in the stomach, sending her even higher. Sylphy coughed up blood from the blow. "Gargh!"


    As Sylphy regained her focus, she looked down and adjusted her body to fall faster.


    Seeing Taki looking up at her, Sylphy dove straight toward her at high speed.


    Taki was startled by Sylphy''s rapid descent, her body inverted with her head down and legs up.


    Before Taki could even hit the ground, Sylphy delivered a powerful punch from above, slamming Taki''s head into the ground once again.


    After safely landing, Sylphy didn''t want to repeat her previous mistakes. She grabbed Taki''s face tightly and sprinted toward a large tree in the distance.


    As she ran, Taki''s head and body dragged along the rough ground, tearing the lower part of her clothes due to the friction.


    Within seconds, Sylphy reached the large tree and hurled Taki against it with immense force.


    "HUUAAARRRGGGG!!!" Sylphy howled like a bloodthirsty wolf.


    Her rage caused her right claw to enlarge, and she aimed a slash at the tree, intending to strike Taki, who was still standing against it.


    Just as Sylphy was about to land her blow, Taki regained her senses and quickly ducked down, avoiding the attack.


    Sylphy''s slash sliced through the tree, cutting it into three parts.


    Her heart beat faster, Sylphy''s eyes became sharper when she saw Taki who managed to dodge the attack. She wouldn''t let her just get away.


    Her rage becomes greater as she is hurt, becoming stronger, more agile, and faster. The movements similar to those of a wolf make it more difficult for Taki to predict.


    However, Taki must still try to match the power of Sylphy''s anger.

 Chapter 18 - Push The Limit

    Taki looked behind her, seeing the large tree fall, split into three pieces.


    Turning back to face Sylphy, she saw her face, completely red and covered in blood, staring at her with a sharp, intense gaze.


    Her skin was entirely obscured by blood, and Taki could barely suppress his fear of Sylphy, who was now fully immersed in a powerful Bloodlust mode.


    Taki forced herself to suppress her fear and kept trying to win the fight. She quickly stood up and delivered a hard kick to Sylphy''s face.


    As Sylphy was thrown back by the force of the kick, Taki tried to regain her composure. "Huff... Huff... Come on, Taki, don''t lose hope..."


    "Let''s do this seriously now, no more mockery..." Taki crouched down in a serious stance, preparing to sprint.


    She took a deep breath and then dashed at full speed towards Sylphy, who had been knocked back.


    Within seconds, Taki caught up to her, grabbing her blood-covered face, and dragged her back to the ruined church. She entered the church with Sylphy''s face still clutched in her right hand.


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    Taki threw Sylphy against the same rectangular stone where they had first met in Taki''s world.


    The stone stopped Sylphy from flying.


    Both Sylphy and Taki wore blank expressions, signaling that they were now fully serious. Life and death hung in the balance.


    Sylphy tried to stand, but Taki, moving so fast he seemed to teleport, kicked her hard in the face.


    The blow shattered the stone, sending Sylphy flying for the second time, breaking both the stone and the church wall, flinging her outside.


    Taki jumped high into the sky, aiming to strike Sylphy, who lay on the ground, with a powerful stomp.


    But Sylphy blocked her kick before it could land on her face again.


    She caught Taki''s right leg with her right hand, holding it effortlessly.


    With a flat tone, full of suppressed rage, Sylphy spoke.


    "Haven''t you done enough damage to my face?"


    Taki was stunned, seeing how easily Sylphy stopped her attack.


    Sylphy threw Taki''s leg to the side, sending her entire body flying in the same direction.


    Standing up from the ground, Sylphy rise with her face still drenched in blood.


    Taki managed to stop herself and landed safely, locking eyes with Sylphy, who was still covered in blood.


    "This isn''t fair... Why am I the only one bleeding..." Sylphy muttered, realizing something.


    "Ah... I see now... Alright. Thank you, father, mother, and all my brothers and sisters. Forgive me if I lose control."


    Sylphy licked her own blood as it dripped from her face onto her tongue.


    In an instant, Sylphy''s dark purple hair turned into a deep red. Her fangs grew longer and larger, her wolf ears elongated, and her claws became sharper and bigger.


    Finally, Sylphy''s pupils shrank, and the color of her eyes changed to a dark red.


    With a raspy voice, Sylphy managed to speak. "Gggrrrr... Bloodlust: Level 2. Get ready to die, Reverend Taki, the destroyer of my village."

 Chapter 19 - Our Hero and Bloodlust: Level 2

    "GAHAHAHAHAH..." Sylphy burst into laughter after she fully entered Bloodlust: Level 2, which amplified her speed, hearing, and endurance tenfold.


    Taki spoke with confidence, as if assured of her victory. "Heh! You can''t hurt me while we''re in my world, you migh¡ª"


    Before Taki could finish her sentence, Sylphy moved with such speed that she appeared to teleport, driving her knee into Taki''s stomach.


    "Can you stop talking? GAHAHAHAHA!" Sylphy quickly moved again, punching and kicking Taki, sending her flying before she could even touch the ground.


    "GAHAHAHAHA!" she continued laughing as she repeatedly struck Taki with incredible speed.


    With a final move, Sylphy slammed Taki''s face into the ground with such force that it caused a temporary earthquake.


    But Sylphy wasn''t satisfied and wanted to continue her assault. She grabbed Taki''s leg, dragging her body and head out of the ground, slamming her around like a toy.


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    "GAHAHAHA! The Ebonlight will regret what they''ve done to my family, starting with you!" Sylphy threw Taki back into the church.


    Taki woke up from the throw, shaking her head, dizzy from being slammed around. "Ugh... Your family deserved to die. After all, you''re nothing but a pest to us."


    "GGGRRRRHHHH... WE ARE NOT PESTS! WE ARE SURVIVORS WHO JUST WANT TO LIVE IN PEACE!" Sylphy, with full speed, ran toward Taki inside the church.


    Moving so fast she seemed to teleport, Taki couldn''t react, helpless against Sylphy''s relentless attacks.


    In an instant, Sylphy drove her clawed right hand into Taki''s stomach. Although her hand pierced through Taki''s body, she didn''t bleed, as this wasn''t the real Taki.


    In a resigned voice, Taki tried to speak. "You struck me well... Your family must be proud..."


    Sylphy responded with a flat expression and a low, rage-filled voice. "Don''t ever speak about my family again. They are at peace in the Afterlife."


    Sylphy pulled her hand out of Taki''s stomach, letting her body collapse weakly to the ground as she spoke her final words, "Bloody Mary..." followed by a faint chuckle.


    Sylphy began hearing whispers, urging her to consume Taki. "AAAGGHHH!!! I MUST STAY STRONG AGAINST THIS SIDE EFFECT!"


    As the whispers faded, a loud bell rang in Sylphy''s ears from out of nowhere. "AAAGGGGHHHH!!!! STOP IT!! IT HURTS!!!"


    Sylphy covered her ears and shut her eyes, trying to block out the deafening sound of the bell. "STOP!!! STOP!!! MY EARS FEEL LIKE THEY''RE SHATTERING!!"


    After Sylphy closed her eyes for a few seconds, the bell''s sound stopped, replaced by the sound of snow. Sylphy''s body temperature dropped, and she opened her eyes to find herself back in the snowy mountain.


    Sylphy walked forward a bit, seeing Kaizoku sitting still. Worried that Kaizoku might no longer be alive, Sylphy reverted to her normal form. "Kai... No, no, don''t tell me..."


    She rushed over to Kaizoku and embraced him tightly. "Oh, thank goodness, you''re still alive..."


    Sylphy could feel the warmth still in Kaizoku''s body. The two embraced each other, resting for a moment after their battle with Taki. "Our hero is still alive..." Sylphy gently stroked Kaizoku''s hair.

 Bonus Chapter - The Fake One

    As soon as Gabriel arrived at Taki''s place, he immediately realized that this location was a place-type Spell. A Spell that could alter the environment according to the creator''s will.


    Walking forward, Gabriel saw himself lying down.


    Quickly, Gabriel noticed something strange, something only he would know: his sword was missing from his back.


    Gabriel knew that his swords wouldn''t detach without his permission or request.


    Without a doubt that this was Taki''s trick, Gabriel swiftly hurled Shubarashi-sa towards the fake Taki in front of him.


    Realizing that Gabriel wasn''t easily fooled, Taki blocked the sword with her saw, which emerged from below and shifted into its true form.


    The sword struck directly against Taki''s saw. "Heh... your sword got stuck in my saw."


    "No problem..." Gabriel teleported to his sword and immediately punched Taki in the face, hard.


    Gabriel faded like a dimming light, yanked his sword out of Taki''s saw, and threw it again at Taki, who had been flung out of the church by Gabriel''s powerful blow.


    The sword pierced through Taki''s chest, pinning her to the ground.


    The sound of a bell echoed loudly from within the church, and Gabriel struggled to cover his ears and keep his eyes open.


    From experience, Gabriel understood some of Reverend Taki''s tricks.


    "Come on... are you the real one, or just another fake?"


    The ringing of the church bell attempted to force Gabriel to close his eyes, but he resisted, determined to confirm whether the Taki he was facing was real or fake.


    Gabriel''s guess was that this was a fake Taki, as the real one wouldn''t be so weak, not weak enough to be thrown aside by a single punch.


    Despite the incessant bell, Gabriel kept his eyes wide open, refusing to be fooled by Taki again.


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    After some time, Gabriel''s suspicion was proven right. The Taki, Gabriel had been fighting was a fake.


    Taki stood, passing through Gabriel''s sword like a ghost passing through a wall.


    "Haha... I knew it! This will be an easy mission then."


    The bell stopped ringing, indicating that Taki had given up trying to deceive Gabriel with her physical illusions.


    "Now I believe you''re not just any ordinary warrior. Seems I need to get a little serious fighting you." Taki said, her smile fading.


    Taki summoned his saw back, flying from behind Gabriel.


    But Gabriel swiftly grabbed his other sword, Masayoshi, slicing the saw in two like a cake being cut.


    To Gabriel''s surprise, after the saw, now in two pieces, landed in front of Taki, it instantly rejoined itself as if nothing had ever happened.


    The saw reformed without a trace of damage.


    Taki retrieved her saw, preparing to fight Gabriel with a bit more seriousness.


    Gabriel called Shubarashi-sa back, flying through Taki''s body like a ghost untouchable, and it returned to Gabriel''s left hand.


    Taki charged towards Gabriel, holding the saw above her hands.


    Gabriel quickly blocked the attack with Shubarashi-sa, realizing that simply cutting Taki''s saw wasn''t effective.


    As Gabriel held off Taki''s saw, he made his sword glow brightly, blinding Taki''s vision momentarily.


    While Taki was blinded by the sword''s intense light, Gabriel swiftly swung Masayoshi at Taki''s neck.


    However, when the sword struck Taki''s neck, it passed through as if no one was standing there.


    Surprised by this, Gabriel didn''t notice that Taki suddenly pushed her saw harder than before.


    Not wanting to be impaled by his own sword, Gabriel released Shubarashi-sa from his grip, avoiding his weapon.


    As a result, Taki managed to land an attack on Gabriel''s golden chest armor. The saw''s chain spun rapidly, destroying Gabriel''s armor quickly.


    Gabriel had an idea: what if it was Shubarashi-sa that slashed, instead of Masayoshi?


    He swiftly summoned Shubarashi-sa with his mind. It flew up from below into Gabriel''s left hand.


    Without hesitation, Gabriel slashed at Taki''s arms, which were pushing the saw into his chest armor.


    To Gabriel''s surprise, it worked, cutting Taki''s arms, causing the saw to fall to the ground.


    Wasting no more time, Gabriel stabbed Shubarashi-sa into Taki''s belly, allowing the sword to purge all the evil within Taki''s body.


    The fake Taki screamed in pain as Gabriel''s sword absorbed the dark energy from within her.


    Though Taki was in agony, she hadn''t given up. With the strength he had left, Taki regenerated her arms and summoned her saw back into her hands.


    Gabriel drove his sword deeper, while Taki pulled the lever of her saw three times, creating a powerful wind surge from its tip.


    The attack hit Gabriel''s chest again with immense wind force.


    The strike was strong enough to destroy half of Gabriel''s golden armor and send him flying away from Taki.


    Meanwhile, Taki collapsed, weakened from the effects of Gabriel''s sword.


    Gabriel looked ahead, seeing Taki kneeling as though lifeless.


    "Heh... Even though I was only fighting a fake, that was troublesome enough. Seems I underestimated her."


    Gabriel stood up and walked forward to retrieve his sword from Taki''s body.


    After pulling his sword free, Gabriel felt an extraordinary cold, and snow began to fall from the sky, forcing Gabriel to close his eyes.


    When he reopened them, he realized he was back in the snowy mountains.


    Hearing a conversation, Gabriel slowly walked forward. Peeking from behind a large rock, he saw Taki carrying an unconscious Eve.


    "Eve... she''s fighting the real Taki..." Gabriel whispered softly.


    Gabriel saw Taki carrying Eve away. He wanted to help her, but after seeing how powerful the fake Taki was and with his armor destroyed, he chose to save himself first and the chosen hero later.


    After seeing this incident, without thinking Gabriel tried to find Kaizoku''s rest.


    Gabriel is sure that Kaizoku won''t just lose, he will still find where Kaizoku is.


    In the end, Gabriel saw Kaizoku and Sylphy lying limp and asleep in front of a tree. Gabriel intends to help them,as well as telling the news about what happened to Eve, Taki, and the talking strange flying katana.

 Chapter 20 - Eves Defeat

    Kaizoku and Sylphy, still asleep and holding each other, were finally awakened by Gabriel, who had successfully escaped Taki''s world unharmed.


    While shaking Kaizoku and Sylphy, Gabriel spoke in a panicked tone. "Sylphy, Sylphy! Kaizoku, wake up!"


    Sylphy was the first to wake up, opening her eyes and looking at Gabriel, in a weak voice, Sylphy said. "Gabriel? Is that you?"


    Sylphy tried to get up but failed due to the exhaustion and pain overwhelming her.


    Gabriel helped Sylphy to get up. Speaking with uncertainty, Gabriel said. "Sylphy... Eve... I saw Eve, I saw them take her away."


    "The one Eve was fighting was the real Taki. She lost the fight in Taki''s world."


    Hearing Gabriel''s words, Sylphy couldn''t believe what she was hearing. "No... No! This is a lie, you''re lying!"


    Sylphy pushed Gabriel''s hands away, attempting to walk. But it was futile¡ªSylphy was still weak and in pain.


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    She collapsed and began to cry. "No... Not Eve... She''s too innocent for this..."


    As Sylphy''s tears fell onto the snow, Kaizoku woke up from his unconscious state. "Agh... My head..." Kaizoku rubbed his head, still in pain.


    Gabriel noticed Kaizoku was awake. He quickly helped Kaizoku get up. "Kaizoku... Are you alright?" Gabriel asked in a worried tone.


    And Kaizoku, still rubbing his head, replied with weak voice. "Yeah... I''m fine. What''s going on?"


    Sylphy and Gabriel looked at Kaizoku with sad expressions.


    Eventually, Gabriel spoke, his voice heavy with sadness. "Kai... Eve, Eve couldn''t defeat Taki. She and that strange katana took her away from here."


    Shocked, Kaizoku immediately remembered the badge he had given her when they were at the cabin. "No... No! I have to save Eve. I have to make sure my apology badge still with her."


    Once again, Gabriel stopped Kaizoku from running off alone. "Hold on, Kaizoku... We can''t save Eve while we''re still in this condition. We need to find a place to rest first before we can fight back."


    After hearing Gabriel''s reasoning, Kaizoku reluctantly accepted the fact that they were too weak to act immediately.


    "Alright... Wait for me, Eve... I promise I''ll save you." Kaizoku said with guilty feeling.


    Kaizoku, Sylphy, and Gabriel then made their way down the freezing snow-covered mountain, heading toward the bustling village below.


    The villagers watched Kaizoku, Sylphy, and Gabriel with concern, having heard rumors that the three of them had encountered the real Taki from Ebonlight.


    Soon, they arrived at the village of Aetherforge, where the villagers worked to create machines for daily use and trade with other villages.


    The trio entered a tavern, which offered alcoholic drinks, food, beds, and missions for adventurers.


    Gabriel approached the bartender. "One room with three beds." Gabriel placed a few coins on the bartender''s counter.


    "Alright, one room with three beds is in room number 154 on the second floor." the bartender said, tossing Gabriel the key, which he caught with ease.


    The three of them headed to the second floor and entered room 154. Once inside, they each collapsed onto their beds and quickly fell asleep.

 Chapter 21 - Welcome to Aetherforge

    On a bright morning, birds chirped, and the sun shone brightly. Someone was knocking on the door of Kaizoku''s and the others'' room.


    Because Gabriel''s bed was right by the window, the sunlight shone directly into his eyes.


    When Gabriel opened his eyes, he was immediately blinded by the bright sunlight. "Ehh... HAH!"


    Startled, Gabriel fell out of his bed. "Oww... That hurt."


    The person knocking at the door was still there, speaking up. "Hello? Is anyone in there?"


    The voice sounded like a young man.


    "Ah... My eyes... Yeah, yeah, I''m coming... Ugh..." Gabriel rubbed his eyes, still groggy as he opened the door.


    Standing before him was a teenage boy with short, choppy orange hair. He had bright orange eyes full of energy, a dirty white shirt, black jeans, and a pair of dusty gloves.


    The boy introduced himself energetically. "Hello, sir, my name is Nakamura Hizoshi, but you can call me Hizo. I work in the central part as a blacksmith, in the forge my father built. I heard you encountered one of the members of Ebonlight. Is that true?"


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    Gabriel, still sleepy, tried to focus on what Hizo was saying. "Huh, what? Yeah, yeah, we met them. How do you know?"


    Hizo chuckled and answered enthusiastically, "Well, it''s true! The rumors around here are always accurate. I heard from the townsfolk near me, and I was curious about your presence, sir...?"


    "Oh, Seinaru Gabriel... Just call me Gabriel."


    "Well then, welcome to Aetherforge, Mr. Gabriel, where nearly everyone here works as a blacksmith and machine maker. It''s the hub for iron, steel, bronze, aluminum, titanium, ceramics, cobalt, and more." Hizo looked very excited to meet someone who had encountered one of the dangerous member of Ebonlight.


    "I already know this village... But not for them."


    Hizo was confused by Gabriel''s words. "Them?"


    "Eh... Forget it. What do you need from me?" Gabriel tried to block Hizo''s view of Kaizoku and Sylphy, who were still fast asleep.


    Hizo replied with enthusiasm. "We need your help, Mr. Gabriel... My father is in need of materials to make something. Would you be willing to help us? We can pay you handsomely."


    Gabriel glanced back at Kaizoku and Sylphy, who were still sleeping.


    "Sorry, Kaizoku, Sylphy. I don''t want your identities to be revealed. I hope you''ll be able to find me." Gabriel thought to himself.


    He turned back to Hizo. "Alright, show me the way."


    Gabriel stepped out of the room, closing the door tightly behind him to ensure no one could enter.


    With excitement, Hizo bowed and led the way to his family''s blacksmith shop.


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    .


    A few hours later, at precisely 9 a.m., Kaizoku woke up, rubbing his eyes as he looking around.


    "Huh? Gabriel?" he only saw Sylphy, who was still sound asleep.


    Noticing Gabriel''s dissappear, Kaizoku tried to wake Sylphy. "Oi, Sylphy! Gabriel''s gone!"


    Sylphy opened her eyes, but she was still very sleepy. "Huh? Just leave him... Gabriel likes doing quests, he loves golds, just let him be..."


    "Heh! You''re so useless." Kaizoku quickly stormed out of the room, searching for Gabriel in the village he didn''t know.

 Chapter 22 - The Old Man

    "HUAAMPPP..." Sylphy woke up from her sleep, noticing that it was already 11 a.m.


    "WHAT!? 11 O''CLOCK!? KAI? GABRIEL!?" she looked around and see only two messy, empty beds.


    "Ugh... Don''t separate again! Kai! You''re such a hassle!" Sylphy quickly dashed out of the room and ran out of the bar.


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    Meanwhile, Kaizoku, wandering aimlessly, saw many stopped trains. "Ugh... Where am I? So hungry too..."


    Kaizoku''s words were overheard by an old man with a long orange beard.


    The old man called out to him in a loud voice. "Hey you! Help us if you''re hungry."


    Startled, Kaizoku turned to the side, facing the old man who was working on building new train tracks. "Umm..."


    The old man, annoyed by Kaizoku''s hesitation, barked. "No ''um, um.'' Change your clothes in the back shed! Right now!"


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    "O-Okay!" Kaizoku immediately ran toward the back shed near the finished railway.


    "Such a pain." he muttered to himself.


    The room was empty, making it easy for Kaizoku to change.


    Kaizoku quickly took off his vest, his long-sleeved shirt, and even his tall boots. He put on a short-sleeved white shirt, rolled up his sleeves, and put on sturdy boots, tightening his belt to make sure his pants wouldn''t fall.


    Looking in the nearby mirror, Kaizoku noticed something odd. "Huh? Since when did the front of my right hair turn white? Oh well, it actually looks cool, black and white."


    After ensuring everything was in place, Kaizoku sprinted back to the old man.


    "Huff... Alright, what should I do?"


    The old man handed him a hammer. "Take this, pound that big nail into the railroad track."


    "Alright..." Kaizoku grabbed the hammer and began pounding the large nail into the train track.


    As the old man hammered beside him, he asked Kaizoku. "What''s your name, kid? I''ve never seen you around here. Are you visitor in this village?"


    Kaizoku smiled and looked at the old man while continuing to work. "My name is Kaizoku... I''m not from here. I''m just following my friends."


    "Oh? We rarely get visitors in this village, a place full of workers just trying to survive."


    "We can''t live without working, kid. We have to keep making things to sell or use."


    Hearing this, Kaizoku remained silent, unsure of how to respond.


    "Especially with Lord Thomas always imposing such high taxes. It''s tough for those of us who earn below average, usually, blacksmiths earn a bit more."


    Curious about the name, Kaizoku asked. "Who is he? Lord Thomas?"


    The old man responded with a serious face, lowering his voice. "Lord Thomas is the mayor, or maybe the village chief? I don''t really know, but what''s important is that he''s the leader of this village, controlling everything here."


    The old man took a deep breath and exhaled. "He''s ruthless. Anyone who dares to oppose or disagree with him is tortured by Lord Thomas and sent to a forced labor camp."


    "I''ve heard those camps are hell for the people there¡ªno food, no water, no pay, but they''re still forced to work. Whether it''s true or not, it''s just a rumor since no one dares to challenge or disagree with him."

 Chapter 23 - The Hero We Want and a Demon Lord We Regret

    After the old man finished explaining, the day had turned into the afternoon, and the railway tracks had been laid far and wide.


    "Huff... How much more is left?" Kaizoku sat down, exhausted, his face dripping with sweat, and his clothes soaked.


    The old man chuckled softly, watching Kaizoku, who was clearly worn out. "Oh, kid... Back when I was your age, I worked from morning till night. No rest, no food. But it''s alright, I understand. I always prayed that young people like you would be the ones to defeat the evil plaguing this village."


    Kaizoku remained silent, listening to the old man''s words.


    "Let me tell you something, kid... This village was once one of the happiest places, where the elders worked and the children were busy learning and playing..."


    His expression became more serious."But everything changed when the hero we had hoped for didn''t turn out as expected and became a terrible demon lord instead."


    The old man sighs and continue his santance. "Maybe it was a punishment from the gods and goddesses for our sins."


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    "That demon lord''s name is Shirokiri Ishayaki. He may look like an ordinary teenager with white prince outfit, but he''s an absolute force¡ªno living being can defeat him. He has many subordinates, but we only know a few, one of them being Lord Thomas, who serves under the demon lord Ishayaki."


    The old man seemed to hold back tears as he continued. "Every day, the people of this village pray to the gods and goddesses for a true hero to save us, to save the world we live in."


    The old man looked down holding back his sadness."A hero who can fight the evil that the failed hero created, a demon lord, has brought upon us. But it seems our prayers haven''t been answered, as we''ve never heard any word that a hero has come. Maybe we need to pray harder."


    Kaizoku lowered his head, recalling the moment when Sylphy hugged him after his fight with Taki. Even though he was only half-conscious, he heard Sylphy called him the hero.


    "My advice to you, kid... Don''t lose hope. Keep fighting¡ªnot just against enemies, but against your own laziness, your sadness, and your anger." The old man smiled at Kaizoku.


    "Keep all those emotions balanced in your heart. The next generation must be protected, no matter what. They are the hope of the world, the ones who can make this place better, a peaceful world."


    Kaizoku wanted to confess to the old man. "Uh... Sir, actually, I''m the he¡ª"


    But before he could finish, another worker interrupted. "Hey!! Break time! Time to eat!"


    "Heh... Finally, break time. Come on, kid, let''s go eat." the old man stood up from his crouch, followed by Kaizoku.


    The two of them walked toward the train station that was still under construction.


    There was a large table with white food boxes laid out.


    They approached it. "Go ahead, kid, grab your food."


    The old man took one of the boxes, and Kaizoku followed suit, grabbing one as well.


    They both sat on a long bench, opening their food boxes, which contained rice and fried chicken.


    The old man smiled at the sight of his meal. "Hmm... Finally, some good food. Well then, let''s eat."

 Chapter 24 - The Joy and The Hate

    The old man and Kaizoku enjoyed their meal.


    "Mmm! This food is really good. Kaizoku said with a proud smile.


    Seeing Kaizoku smile, the old man smiled back, pleased to see a young person happy. "Enjoy it, kid. There''s nothing better than seeing smiles from young people."


    "Nowadays, it''s rare to see children smile. They''re too busy working like adults."


    The old man finished his meal and drank from the bottle of water provided at the large table.


    They continued chatting and laughing together like an old man and his grandchild. "Hahaha! I used to play hide-and-seek too. Back then, I was the best at hiding in the bushes."


    But their joy didn''t last long. The old man spotted a group of soldiers dressed in fancy black tuxedos and tall black hats, inspecting the workers.


    "Huh? They''re here early? They usually inspect at five in the afternoon. Something''s off... Come on, kid, follow me now."


    Confused, Kaizoku followed the old man. They hid in the same changing room where Kaizoku had changed earlier.


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    Peeking out, they saw the soldiers questioning other workers. Curious, Kaizoku asked. "Who are they, sir?"


    The old man answered with a very serious expression. "They''re The Bliss, Lord Thomas''s soldiers. Their job is to make sure workers don''t run away. If anyone resists, they take them to forced labor camps or prison."


    The old man turned to Kaizoku, his face grave. "Listen carefully, kid. I need you to escape quietly from here and never come back."


    Kaizoku was shocked by the old man''s words. "B-But why, sir? What about you?"


    The old man smiled and tried to encourage Kaizoku. "Don''t worry about me. I''m sure they''re looking for you. I know your secret¡ªthe one about you and your friends meeting one of Demon Lord Ishayaki''s subordinates, Reverend Taki... I''m proud you made it out alive. I trust you to change this world."


    Hearing this, Kaizoku felt guilty for bringing trouble to the old man. "B-But sir... I can''t just leave you like this. I-I can fight them!"


    The old man grabbed Kaizoku''s shoulders and looked at him intently. "Listen to me. I don''t want to lose the next generation, the ones who carry our hopes. So please... for me, run. Run as far away from here as you can."


    Unable to hold back his emotions, Kaizoku lowered his head, ready to flee from the railway site. "Alright... Please take care of yourself..."


    He hugged the old man one last time.


    Kaizoku then quietly left the changing room and ran as fast as he could, getting as far away from the place as possible, leaving the old man behind.


    Just as Kaizoku left, the soldiers entered the changing room and found the old man alone. One of the soldiers asked. "Excuse me, have you seen a young man around 19 years old with white hair on the right side of his head?"


    The old man lied. "N-No, I don''t know who you''re talking about."


    But the lie was quickly exposed when one of the soldiers spotted a long shirt and vest on the bench. "Hmm, that''s strange... I''m sure those clothes aren''t yours. Tell me the truth, or I''ll take you to the White House."


    Realizing his lie had been discovered, the old man stubbornly persisted. "I don''t know who those belong to. I''m just here to change clothes for work."


    "Stubborn old man. Take him away." the soldiers dragged the old man off.


    "You won''t get anything out of me!" the old man shouted defiantly.

 Chapter 25 - Wanted Person

    The perspective change to Sylphy, who has given up looking for Kaizoku and Gabriel and returned to the tavern, choosing to relax and hope they come back.


    "Huaaammm!! Instead of walking outside, it''s better to drink in here. Bartender! One beer!"


    The bartender prepared a large glass of beer and handed it to Sylphy.


    "Cheers!" Sylphy quickly drank it down.


    "Caahh!! So strong!"


    At a nearby table, a group was whispering about people being wanted after.


    One of them whispered. "Hey, hey, did you notice? That wolf-girl sitting at the front is a wanted person. If we catch her, we can get a reward from Lord Thomas."


    Thanks to her sharp hearing, Sylphy immediately realized she was being hunted by Demon Lord Ishayaki''s subordinate. "Damn, I can''t relax anymore. I forgot that almost everyone works for the Demon Lord."


    After paying the bartender with coins, Sylphy tried to slip out of the bar unnoticed.


    However, her exit was blocked by the group that had been whispering about her.


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    "Hey! Where do you think you''re going?"


    Hearing this, Sylphy froze.


    The four men quickly surrounded her, preventing any escape. "Hey, gorgeous... Where are you off to?"


    Sylphy responded seriously. "Do I really need to answer that? I don''t think so."


    One of the men reached out to touch Sylphy''s hair, but she swiftly pushed him hard. "Don''t even think about touching me."


    "Wow, okay, so you want to play rough, huh!?" the man who had tried to grab her hair attempted to restrain Sylphy''s hands.


    "Hey! Don''t touch me!" Sylphy retaliated by kicked him hard in the crotch.


    "Owww!" the man collapsed in pain.


    The remaining three men were shocked by what Sylphy had done.


    While they were momentarily distracted, Sylphy broke free and dashed out of the tavern.


    Regaining their focus, the three men quickly began chasing her. "Hey! After her, now!"


    Looking back, Sylphy taunted them for being too slow. "Ha! Snails! Now try catching this! Void Walk!"


    Sylphy activated Void Walk, boosting her speed a hundredfold, instantly vanishing from their sight.


    "Huff, huff, she''s gone! Spread out now!"


    Feeling safe, Sylphy stopped in a narrow alley somewhere.


    "Huff, finally got away, though it was too easy. Bwahahaha!" she laughed out loud.


    However, her laughter didn''t last long. Kaizoku, still running down the same alley, didn''t see Sylphy standing in front of him as he was too busy looking behind to make sure he wasn''t being followed.


    They collided each other.


    "Ouch! Watch where you''re going!" Sylphy said with angry face.


    Without realizing it, Sylphy punched Kaizoku in the face, who had fallen right on top of her.


    Because Kaizoku was wearing different clothes, Sylphy didn''t recognize him right away.


    "Aah! Why do you always hit me..." Kaizoku groaned as he stood up.


    "We''re being hunted! Sylphy!" said Kaizoku with worried face.


    "Huh? You might be right. Kai? Why are you wearing different clothes?"


    Looking around, Kaizoku replied with a serious face. "It''s a long story. The important thing is, we need to get out of this village! We''re being hunted!"


    Seeing the seriousness in Kaizoku''s face, Sylphy responded with equal seriousness. "You''re right, but we can''t just run off without finding Gabriel to help us."


    "We can''t escape without him. Without Gabriel, we''ll just get lost, not knowing where to go."


    She sighs desprately. "Gabriel is the one who knows almost the entire village, and there''s a chance he knows a safe village for us to stay in."

 Chapter 26 - Heavy Heart Quest

    The perspective change to Gabriel, who is still helping Hizo in the late afternoon, moving things from one spot to another, forging swords, making armor, arrows, and more.


    While Gabriel was resting and cleaning his shoes, he overheard a conversation between Hizo and his father coming from inside a room.


    Curiosity got the better of him, so Gabriel decided to eavesdrop near the door.


    He heard Hizo''s father say, "Hizo... Your grandfather... has been captured by Thomas''s soldiers..."


    Realizing that Thomas had begun making his move, Gabriel quickly returned to his previous position, pretending to focus on washing his shoes, as if he hadn''t heard anything.


    Hizo soon stepped out of the room.


    Gabriel stood up. "It seems my work is done. I''ll collect the quest reward now."


    Just as Gabriel was about to leave the house, Hizo stopped him with his words. "Wait! There''s one last task before you can claim your reward... You must save my grandfather from Lord Thomas."


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    Gabriel had already anticipated something like this happening. After all, he was one of the wanted individuals because he helped Kaizoku and Sylphy fight back against Taki.


    Not wanting to get further involved, Gabriel had no choice but to decline Hizo''s request.


    With a heavy heart, Gabriel tried to refuse politely. "I''m sorry, Hizo. It''s not that I want to decline, but I have other responsibilities, and I don''t wish to get further involved in defying the mer-"


    Before Gabriel could finish, Hizo dropped to his knees in front of him, pleading in tears.


    "Please, Lord Gabriel... Even though my father doesn''t care much for my grandfather, I love him deeply. Please, if necessary, take me with you to help."


    "Please I beg you, I can fight, Mr. Gabriel, and I also want to stand up against the villains who are destroying this village and the world. I want to help save it..."


    Seeing Hizo''s sincerity forced Gabriel to accept the task. "Hah... Alright, but this is a very dangerous mission, so prepare yourself for the possibility of not surviving."


    Hearing Gabriel''s response, Hizo immediately stood up, excited. "I don''t care! My grandfather is the person I love most in this world. He''s so kind, unlike my father!"


    "Huff... Fine, fine. But if you die, I''m not taking responsibility. Now, follow me outside." they both stepped out of Hizo''s house.


    Gabriel prepared himself, ready to summon his wings. "Wings of Veracity! Hear my call!"


    In an instant, Gabriel''s back sprouted two bright yellow wings that shone intensely, forcing Hizo to cover his eyes. "So bright!"


    "Good, keep your eyes closed, because this is going to be a long flight. And high up." Gabriel held Hizo tightly, then began to soar into the sky.


    "Off to the White House!" Gabriel declared boldly


    "Waaaahhhh!!!!" even though Hizo had his eyes shut, he could still feel the rush of flying above the clouds at great speed.


    "Try not to panic, Hizo! Don''t make this harder for me!" Gabriel shouted.


    Hearing this, Hizo did his best to keep his fear in check. "Y-Yes, Mr. Gabriel! I-I will try my best to hold it together! Waaahh!!"


    With all his might, Hizo forced his arms and legs to stay as still as possible.

 Chapter 27 - New Clothes

    The perspective change back to Kaizoku and Sylphy, who are cautiously walking around the village, avoiding the eyes of The Bliss soldiers and bounty hunters eager for a big reward.


    "Kai, where''s your coat? And why are your clothes so dirty?" Sylphy asked, eyeing Kaizoku''s attire.


    "Long story, the point is I got put to work, no more questions." Kaizoku replied, unwilling to discuss it further.


    Seeing Kaizoku''s troubled expression, Sylphy decided not to push him. "Alright..."


    Kaizoku looked ahead and noticed a group of The Bliss soldiers still searching for him. He quickly covered Sylphy''s mouth and pulled her into a nearby shop to hide.


    Sylphy tried to bite Kaizoku''s hand in protest, but he held his pain in and kept her mouth covered, waiting for the soldiers to pass by. "Shh, stay quiet."


    Sylphy eventually gave up and complied.


    After a few moments, the soldiers walked past the shop. Kaizoku peeked through the window to make sure they had gone far enough.


    Once he was certain they were gone, he removed his hand from Sylphy''s mouth.


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    "What is wrong with you! Covering someone''s mouth like that without warning!" Sylphy shouted angrily.


    "Are you crazy? Those were The Bliss soldiers, Lord Thomas''s men. In short, Thomas is one of Demon Lord Ishayaki''s subordinates." Kaizoku replied, rubbing his fingers that now ached from Sylphy''s sharp bite.


    Sylphy looked out the window. "The Bliss? They''re Lord Thomas''s soldiers? How do you know that?" she returned her gaze to him.


    "Long story." Kaizoku answered with a serious look.


    Kaizoku glanced around. There were only clothes, and no one else was in sight. "Looks like a clothing store, but where''s the cashier?"


    They both began to look around.


    "Hmm, these clothes look pretty fancy." Sylphy said while looking around.


    "I''m sure taking a couple of outfits won''t hurt them." Kaizoku said as he grabbed a long white shirt and a black tuxedo coat.


    "Might as well change now before the owner comes back."


    Kaizoku removed his dirty shirt and swapped them for the clean white shirt and tuxedo jacket. "Hmm, perfect fit."


    "What? You think I''m going to peek at you? Hurry up and change." Kaizoku noticed Sylphy''s cheeks blushing.


    "W-Watch yourself! If you peek, I''ll hit you until your head is shattered! There''s no changing room!"


    Hearing Sylphy''s threat, Kaizoku felt a wave of fear. He opted to keep his eyes on the window, watching for anyone approaching the store.


    "Are you done yet?" Kaizoku asked impatiently.


    Sylphy replied sharply. "Hold on! This outfit is really uncomfortable!"


    After some struggling, Sylphy finally got her new clothes on, though she looked rather uncomfortable. "Ugh... this shirt is too tight."


    Kaizoku turned around, noticing that Sylphy''s chest was straining against the fabric, almost causing it to burst open. "Woah..."


    Seeing him glance, Sylphy swiftly punched Kaizoku''s face, knocking him out cold.


    While Kaizoku was unconscious, Sylphy quickly looked for a larger outfit, making the most of the opportunity.


    Eventually, she chose a roomy white dress. "Huff... This should fit well and cover my big tail..."


    Once she was sure the dress was secure, Sylphy woke Kaizoku up. "Hey, hey! Kai! We need to get going!"


    Kaizoku stirred awake, rubbing his sore cheek. "Ugh, my face..."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy left the clothing shop. They both looked up and saw a bright yellow light moving quickly above the clouds. "Huh? Is that Gabriel? He''s carrying someone towards that big white house! Hurry, Kai!"


    Kaizoku nodded, lowering his head, and started running to follow the yellow light while rubbing his cheek.

 Chapter 28 - White House

    After doing their best to follow the light without being caught, Kaizoku and Sylphy finally arrived at a large white mansion that was brilliantly illuminated in the night.


    Hiding in the bushes, they watched as numerous guests entered the mansion.


    "Looks like there''s a party inside. Think we can get in without being noticed?" Kaizoku asked as he observed the area around the mansion.


    "Seems like it... We''re dressed as fancy as they are, so we should blend in. Besides, we ran all the way up this hill, just to watch them party? Come on, we could use a break." Sylphy replied.


    "Don''t forget, we''re here to find Gabriel. Don''t get carried away. Keep that in mind, Sylphy." Kaizoku stepped out of the bushes.


    Sylphy followed, stepping out with him. "Yeah, yeah¡­ I promise I won''t do anything weird."


    The two of them walked up to the guard standing by the grand gate leading into the mansion.


    Without looking up, his eyes focused at guest list he''s writing on. The guard asked, "Name?"


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    Caught off guard, they scrambled to think up fake names.


    "Uh¡­ My name''s Billy McCarter, and this is my fianc¨¦e... uh, Mary Maxwell."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s words, Sylphy gave him a sidelong glance, looking annoyed. "Fianc¨¦e¡­?"


    "Shh!" Kaizoku hushed her quickly.


    The guard glanced up at them. "Fianc¨¦s, huh? You two don''t really look like a couple."


    They immediately held hands, forcing smiles. Kaizoku chuckled nervously. "Hehehe¡­ Well, we just got engaged, you know..."


    The guard looked unbothered by their suspicious behavior. "Huh? Fine then¡­ I''m tired anyway, and my shift should be ending soon¡­ Alright, go in. Just don''t cause any trouble and follow the rules posted at the front of the mansion. If you break them, we won''t hesitate to detain you, understood?"


    They nodded rapidly, smiling with forced cheer.


    "Alright, go ahead." the guard said, letting them enter.


    As they stepped into the front courtyard of the mansion, Sylphy tried to pull her hand away, but Kaizoku held on, keeping them linked.


    "Can''t you just go along with this? Everything will be fine." Kaizoku muttered, tightening his grip.


    "Rule number one from me: don''t split up. Remember that, Sylphy. If we''re found out, our lives are over. We''re in enemy territory. So please, just follow my lead this time." Kaizoku said in a serious tone.


    "Yeah, yeah, I understand. If something goes wrong, it''s on you." Sylphy replied, also serious.


    Taking a deep breath, they entered the grand mansion.


    Inside, the rooms were brightly lit; people were dancing, drinking, and celebrating lavishly.


    "Wow, let''s enjoy the night a bit before we get caught." Kaizoku said, grinning.


    "But you said... Damn it." Sylphy annoyed, but let it slide for now.


    They chose an empty table to discuss their next steps.


    "Kai, we need to find Gabriel quickly. We saw his light heading toward the back of the mansion." Sylphy urged.


    Kaizoku nodded. "Right. If that was Gabriel, there must to be an exit at the back of the mansion. But we can''t just risk wandering into the backyard. We need a plan¡­"

 Chapter 29 - Distraction

    "Alright, listen closely. Here''s the plan, I''m going to sneak up to the second floor very carefully, looking for anything useful that can lead us to the underground." Kaizoku said to Sylphy.


    Sylphy looked around, making sure no one was listening. Feeling safe, she replied in a quiet voice.


    "But we can only do this once. If we mess up, this mission will be a suicide run. We have to remember, we''re in enemy territory."


    Before Kaizoku could respond, a man appeared at the top of the staircase, addressing his guests.


    "Welcome, welcome, my guests! Please enjoy the food and drinks I''ve provided..."


    The man had the charisma of a master deceiver. He was slim, with jet-black hair slicked back and a well-groomed mustache. His bright blue eyes sparkled with intelligence and cunning, and his charming smile, like a double-edged blade, hid hidden motives. His stylish and impeccable attire, paired with polished leather boots, added to his mysterious aura. Behind that polished appearance lay a trickster always one step ahead of his prey: Lord Thomas.


    "Please, indulge yourselves! In my name, Lord Robert Thomas, eat and drink to your heart''s content! Dance like swans..."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy eyed Lord Thomas with intense seriousness.


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    "That''s him, the Lord Thomas, old man mentioned." Kaizoku said with very serious stares.


    Sylphy looked at him, puzzled. "Old man? Whose old man? You know him?"


    "No time to explain, we need to find Gabriel before Lord Thomas realizes we''re here."


    After Lord Thomas left, Kaizoku and Sylphy set their plan into motion.


    "Sylphy, you create a distraction, and I''ll head up to the second floor. Once I''m there, I''ll distract them, and you can jump to the second floor without anyone noticing. Got it?"


    Sylphy nodded, her expression serious. "Got it."


    She moved to a spot near the closed entrance doors.


    Kaizoku gave a small nod, signaling he was ready.


    Sylphy then began to cry as loudly as she could, drawing everyone''s attention. "Huaaaa! Where is my fianc¨¦? He''s vanished! Please help me! Huaaa! Where are you, Billy!"


    Everyone, including the guards on the second floor, came downstairs to see what was happening.


    With all eyes on Sylphy, Kaizoku stealthily made his way to the second floor, carefully ensuring no one saw him.


    Once he was sure no one was looking, Kaizoku scanned the second floor. "Hah!? So many doors! This is a hassle."


    He let out a loud shout to draw attention for Sylphy make her ways up the second floor. "Help!!! HELP!!!!"


    When everyone turned their heads toward the noise, Sylphy used the opportunity to jump up to the second floor.


    The guards who had come down hurried back up to see what was going on.


    Kaizoku quickly opened one of the doors, luckily finding an unlocked room. He hid beside the door, waiting for the guards to enter.


    As each guard entered, Kaizoku managed to knock them out one by one with a swift blow to the back of the guards with his revolver butt.


    He then searched for a master key and finally found it in the pocket of the last guard. "Perfect! Now I can open all the locked doors."


    Kaizoku stepped out of the room and locked the door behind him, making sure the guards couldn''t get out.

 Chapter 30 - Secret Place

    After securing the master key, Kaizoku moved to rejoin Sylphy.


    "The plan worked; the next step is to find a way to the underground." he said, fiddling with the master key in his hand.


    "Good, I can use my sense of smell to track a way underground." replied Sylphy as she headed to the right down the hallway lined with room doors.


    She utilized her heightened sense of smell, searching for any scent that might lead to an underground passage.


    They walked on and on¡­ quite a distance.


    Finally, Sylphy stopped in front of room "444" convinced the strange smell was coming from inside.


    "This smell... Yeah¡­ foul, lacking oxygen, with scattered dust... Kai! Open this room!" she said.


    Kaizoku followed her instruction and unlocked the door with the master key.


    As they stepped in, it appeared to be just a typical luxurious room ¡ª a well-made, plush bed, an organized bookshelf, and an exceptionally soft carpet. Everything looked perfectly normal.


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    "Huh... That''s strange. I definitely smelled something unpleasant here... Let''s search for anything odd." Sylphy suggested, and they began examining the room for anything unusual.


    After a while of searching, Sylphy, standing in front of the bookshelf, noticed the scent was getting stronger.


    "Huh!? Wait..." she muttered, sniffing around the shelf.


    "Kai! Over here."


    "There''s something strange with this bookshelf. Check it out," Sylphy said.


    Kaizoku did as she asked, inspecting the shelf for anything unusual or out of place.


    From top to middle, he finally spotted one peculiar book.


    "Hmm, this red book stands out a bit... And it reads... ''Darkness Shall Be Your Companion.'' That''s definitely strange." Kaizoku pressed the red book, triggering a hidden door.


    The bookshelf slowly slid to the left, revealing a staircase descending into darkness.


    "Well, there it is... the staircase into the shadows." Kaizoku said, a hint of hesitation on his face.


    "Come on, we''ve come this far." Sylphy urged, gripping his hand tightly and pulling him along.


    Down, down, down they went¡­ as they descended, it grew so dark that they could no longer see around them.


    "Don''t let go of my hand, Kai. I don''t want you slipping and dying just like that." Sylphy warned.


    After a few minutes, they finally saw a faint glow below them.


    "Phew, finally¡­ it was only a few minutes, but it felt like hours on this staircase."


    With lanterns above them, they found themselves in a corridor lined with prison cells on both sides.


    "Good thing we weren''t caught." Sylphy said, giving Kaizoku a nudge.


    "Keep quiet." Kaizoku said while his finger on his lips.


    As they walked through the corridor filled with cells, they heard voices.


    Quickly, they ducked behind a large wooden crates.


    "Voices, Kai. Keep your mouth shut." Sylphy whispered.


    Listening closely, she recognized the voices. "Hm¡­ One of them sounds like Gabriel... but I hear another voice too. Who are they?"


    "A young boy''s voice, and... an older man''s voice, but I can''t be certain, maybe you right, he must be Gabriel?." Sylphy replied.

 Chapter 31 - Hes The Hero!?

    With Gabriel''s sharp hearing, he picked up on Kaizoku and Sylphy''s conversation behind the large wooden crate.


    Gabriel quickly generated a heat ray toward the crate with his fingers, burning away half of it.


    Slowly, Kaizoku turned his head to the side, looking at Gabriel with an awkward expression.


    "Hehe, hi..." said Kaizoku while waving his hand.


    Gabriel could only facepalm, seeing Kaizoku hiding behind the burning crate. "Heh... You can''t be left alone for even one day, huh?"


    Kaizoku and Sylphy stood up. Sylphy glanced to the side, her expression annoyed. "Seriously? This situation just got so awkward."


    Hizo, unfamiliar with them, stood guard. "Are they your friends, Mister Gabriel?"


    "Yes, they''re with us. Just ignore them."


    Gabriel reluctantly introduced Hizo to Kaizoku and Sylphy. "Ugh, why is this happening. Hizo, meet Sylphy and Kaizoku. The purple wolf-girl is Sylphy, and the guy with the dumb face is Kaizoku."


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    "Kai, Sylphy, this is Hizo. I''m on a quest for him, to rescue his grandfather. Now, explain why you''re here."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged confused glances before looking back at Gabriel.


    "Uh, we''re being hunted by Lord Thomas''s soldiers. And bounty hunters are after us too. Sylphy said we can''t hide at the tavern anymore because of all the bounty hunters hanging around there."


    Kaizoku continued after a brief pause, hesitating. "Uh... so we need to leave this town. I''m not from here, and Sylphy isn''t an adventurer who knows all the hideouts. You''re the only one who can help us find somewhere else safe to sleep."


    For the second time, Gabriel facepalmed, resigned to the situation.


    With a defeated tone, he replied, "Fine¡­ My reputation''s destroyed just because I''m helping the hero. What a bright life I lead."


    Gabriel unintentionally revealed Kaizoku''s true identity as the hero.


    Hizo''s mouth dropped open, shocked at Gabriel''s words. "Huh!? The hero!? So he''s the hero we prayed for!? The one who will defeat the demon lord Ishayaki!?"


    Annoyed at Gabriel''s slip, Sylphy slapped him hard and immediately threatened Hizo.


    Grabbing his collar firmly, she bared her sharp fangs.


    "Alright, Mister Hizo, if you still want to live, keep your mouth shut and don''t spread Kaizoku''s identity as a hero. If you dare to reveal it, I''ll make you my midnight food. Is that clear?"


    Swallowing hard, Hizo stared at Sylphy, terror-stricken.


    Unable to respond verbally, he simply nodded repeatedly, indicating his understanding.


    Just like Hizo, both Kaizoku and Gabriel felt Sylphy''s intense aura.


    Overcome with fear, neither dared to interfere with her as she threatened Hizo.


    Sylphy let go of Hizo''s collar roughly. Then, she scolded Gabriel for his complaints and for exposing Kaizoku''s true identity.


    "Gabriel... I swear, if you reveal Kaizoku''s true identity again, I''ll eat your head and your entire body. Remember, we''re fugitives hunted by the demon lord. If you keep exposing Kai''s identity, we''ll be dead! Hunted by the whole town! Don''t ever do that again..."


    "Everyone! Never reveal your true identity! Do you understand!?"


    Everyone lowered their heads quickly, a sign of deep, overwhelming fear.

 Chapter 32 - Forced Labor Place

    Once their conversation ended, they resumed Hizo''s mission: rescuing his grandfather.


    "Are you sure my grandfather is here? It seems eerily quiet." Hizo muttered, glancing around warily.


    Kaizoku responded, "Hmm, he might be in the forced labor area. Though I can''t say for sure if that place actually exists."


    At Kaizoku''s mention of "forced labor," everyone turned to him with a serious expression.


    "Yeah¡­ I''ve heard rumors of that around town, but I don''t know where it is." Gabriel put his fingers on his chin for a moments thinking.


    He continued his words, "Usually, those captured are held here first, then executed the next day¡­"


    Hizo, realizing his grandfather could be in immediate danger, grew frantic.


    "Mister Gabriel! Please¡­ please don''t let my grandfather die¡­ I beg you¡­" Hizo''s face was filled with despair, as he saw no sign of his grandfather in the underground prison.


    "But Gabriel, we''re running out of time. Almost the entire town is hunting us. If we don''t leave soon, we''ll be caught!" Kaizoku said, a resigned expression on his face, leaving Gabriel to decide between helping Hizo or escaping before it was too late.


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    Clenching his fists, Gabriel''s frustration was clear. "Grrr¡­ You''re putting me in a tough spot¡­"


    He paused for a moment, weighing his options. After a few seconds, he finally reached his decision. Although it might anger Kaizoku, Gabriel prioritized saving a life.


    "Kai¡­ We have to rescue Hizo''s grandfather. We can''t leave a life in danger situation."


    "Grrr¡­ This will put us in more danger too¡­ But, fine. It''s your call." Kaizoku replied reluctantly.


    Hizo expressed his gratitude, relieved Gabriel was on his side. "Oh, Mister Gabriel, thank you for helping me¡­ I don''t know how I''ll ever repay your kindness."


    "Don''t worry, Hizo. We''ll get your grandfather back. But first, we need to split up and gather intel on the forced labor site. Once you find anything, we''ll regroup in the back courtyard of this mansion¡ªI''ve already dealt with all the guards there."


    "Hizo and I will search around here, and you two can head upstairs to ask around and gather information."


    Kaizoku immediately suprised at Gabriel''s plan. "What?! I don''t want to go back up those endless stairs!"


    Sylphy hit him on the head. "We have no choice, you fool! Do you want to escape this place or not? While we''re still dressed in formal attire, we can blend in with them!"


    Kaizoku rubbed his head, wincing. "Oww¡­ Fine, this is going to be brutal on my legs."


    "Alright, Kai and I will gather intel upstairs. Gabriel, you and Hizo search here. Let''s go, Kai," Sylphy commanded, and the two headed back toward the dark stairway.


    As they climbed the stairs, Kaizoku groaned from fatigue. "Huff¡­ Why can''t we just use Void Walk? That''d be so much easier¡­"


    Sylphy shot him an irritated look. "Ugh! You want me to carry you? Don''t even dream of it. Besides, we need to conserve our energy for when it''s really necessary¡­"

 Chapter 33 - Mr. Pointy Mustache

    After several minutes, they finally reached the top.


    "Huff! Finally... I was about to pass out¡­" Kaizoku flopped onto the bed, exhausted.


    "Oi! Don''t lie down there. We''re guests here; show a little respect, even if the host is our enemy. But, whatever." Sylphy sighed, knowing she had no choice but to let Kaizoku rest for a moment.


    With a heavy breath, Kaizoku muttered, "Hah... Why aren''t you tired? It''s so unfair."


    Sylphy rolled her eyes, slightly irritated by his question. "Not tired? Hah! I trained long before you showed up¡­ and, before the Ebonlight destroyed our peace."


    She walked over to the window, gazing out at the night sky filled with bright, beautiful stars. "The Ebonlight¡­ Reverend Taki leads that cult. They''re cultist place near the demon lord''s kingdom, in a place of the same name, dedicated to worshipping him."


    "Whatever happened to Eve, I''m sure they''ve taken her to Ebonlight."


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    Just as Sylphy finished speaking, someone entered the room unexpectedly. "Indeed! Your friend is currently in Ebonlight, undergoing a purification process¡­"


    Kaizoku and Sylphy quickly readied themselves for a fight.


    "Thomas¡­" Kaizoku said seriously.


    "Aww... so rude. It''s Mister Thomas, if you please. I think you two are too frightened to enjoy the party here," he sneered with a twisted smile.


    Switching to a formal British tone, he continued, "But no worries, I welcome all guests here. For you two, though, we''ll have a special reception out back."


    In a flash, Thomas lunged forward, gripping Kaizoku and Sylphy by their throats before they had a chance to react, then hurled them through the window, sending them crashing outside.


    Thomas drifted down gracefully, watching them from above. "It seems you both need a lesson in respect. Entering someone''s room uninvited is rather¡­ disrespectful."


    Sylphy was the first to recover from the fall, helping Kaizoku as he winced in pain. "Agggh! Easy, Sylphy, my legs is still killing me."


    "I must say, you''re both quite brave to come here. I had plans to capture you tomorrow, but I suppose I was mistaken," Thomas jumped down, touching down on the grass below.


    Dusting off his suit and fancy coat, he added, "Huff¡­ I probably could''ve been gentler. By the way, I assume you''re here looking for something. Otherwise, you''d have left the village by now."


    Kaizoku, finally able to stand, took a fighting stance. "Alright, Mr. Pointy Mustache, I''m going to smash that smug face of yours to pieces."


    Thomas chuckled dismissively at Kaizoku''s threat. "Heh¡­ You don''t stand a chance; I can tell you''re out of ammo."


    "Ammo or not, my fists are ready to knock that mustache off your face! Hyaaah!" Kaizoku charged forward with a fierce battle cry.


    The shout echoed down to Gabriel in the underground prison.


    "Hmm¡­ Sounds like they''ve been caught. Hurry up, Hizo¡ªfind anything useful. They''re buying us time." Gabriel said while looking around more faster.


    "What?! They''ve been caught already? That''s faster than I expected." urged by the urgency, the two quickened their search around the prison cells.

 Chapter 34 - The Skull, The Sun, The Mountain

    Gabriel and Hizo continued their search, looking in corners and everywhere.


    Finally, Hizo managed to see strange wall drawings near a decaying human skeleton sitting down. "Ewh, Gabriel come here!"


    Quickly, Gabriel ran close to Hizo, entering one of the prison cells.


    Looking at the strange wall drawings together with Hizo. "Hmm, it seems this will be our clue to find the forced labor site."


    "Yes! Here it is! The clue. We just need to solve the puzzle in this drawing." they both looked closer.


    "Hmm, let''s see. On the left, there''s a drawing like a human skull, in the middle there''s a drawing of the sun? Heh, okay. And on the right, there''s a drawing of a mountain? Maybe." Gabriel said, still confused.


    "We start at the human skull, hmm... What does it mean to kill? Or a place? If we refer to a deadly place, it would be the Underworld, where the souls of the dead reside." Gabriel said, placing his finger on his chin.


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    "Underworld? It seems like a very dangerous place." Hizo said, with confused.


    "True, the Underworld is near the demon lord''s palace. If the second image points to the sun''s perspective, then the sun will indeed be directly above the forced labor site."


    Gabriel continued, "Hmm, there''s only one place where the sun usually stands directly above, which is the place to the right of the Underworld and to the left of the snowy mountain."


    Gabriel stood up from his squatting position. "If that''s true, we must obtain permission to approach the Underworld. And that permission is quite difficult to obtain..."


    "Unless, we use Thomas as bait and force the guards to obey us, and if they dare to fight back, we''ll simply kill Thomas."


    "Thomas is not a very strong threat to us; he''s one of the weakest subordinates of the demon lord. We just need to outsmart him and trick Thomas back."


    Hizo stood up from his squatting position and bowed his head. "Alright, I''ll follow whatever happens to save my grandfather."


    "Alright, before that, we must help Kaizoku first."


    Gabriel hugged Hizo and released the Wings of Veracity to fly up. Gabriel passed through a secret passage in the backyard.


    A bright light emerged from Gabriel''s wings, instantly blinding everyone.


    "AAAGGGHHH! What is this light!" Kaizoku said, covering his eyes.


    "Gahahaha! Help has arrived!" Hizo jumped down from Gabriel''s embrace, followed by Gabriel landing on the ground.


    "You guys are quite troublesome, and you guys are never been grateful!" Lord Thomas said, clenching his fists in anger.


    "Master Ishayaki will surely be angry hearing that you are outside his rules. You will never be safe!"


    Suddenly, after Lord Thomas finished his santances, Gabriel threw the Masayoshi sword directly into Lord Thomas''s chest.


    Due to the powerful throw, Master Thomas was flung back, destroying the wall of his white house. One of the guests saw Master Thomas being impaled.


    The guest immediately ran away in fear.


    "Hah, how dare you scare my guests. How dare you destroy my party! Hah! You must be taught a lesson!" Lord Thomas rose from his fall, pulling Gabriel''s sword from his chest and throwing it back at Gabriel.

 Chapter 35 - Worthy Hero

    Gabriel caught his sword back, but Thomas quickly moved very fast, targeting Kaizoku.


    The punch was blocked by Gabriel''s sword before the hand could hit Kaizoku''s face.


    "Huuuhhhh..." Kaizoku could only stare in shock seeing Thomas''s hand almost hitting his face.


    Sylphy, realizing Thomas was targeting Kaizoku, quickly pulled Kaizoku away from Thomas and Gabriel.


    "Kai! Use your weapon! I''ll buy some time with Gabriel!" without giving a chance to answer, Sylphy ran to join the fight with Gabriel.


    "O-Oi! I''m out of bullets!" he said with annoyed face.


    "Aaahhh! I want to fight too! Why do I have to be protected all the time!"


    Hizo, who already knew that Kaizoku was a hero, intended to protect him because he was the world''s only hope.


    "You''re Kaizoku, right? Why don''t you fight like a brave and gallant hero?" said Hizo, confused seeing Kaizoku sitting quietly in frustration.


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    Kaizoku looked down, with a sarcastic smile. "Brave and gallant, huh... In fact, I''m not someone the world should be proud of."


    "I''m just a cowboy collectibles lover, who suddenly got transferred to this world without any training. Just relying on desperation and survival instincts, hoping I can stay alive until I can return to my world, and hug my collections again."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s story, Hizo felt sympathy. "Do you know how long we''ve been praying for a hero who could save the world? Since my father''s and grandfather''s time, they never stopped praying for a worthy hero. So please, stay motivated to save our village and our world."


    Kaizoku laughed softly and smiled hearing Hizo''s words. "Heh... I''ve always been motivated, it''s just that I look like a burden who can only watch the fights."


    He sighs desprately. "I can''t do anything without my bullets, I can''t run fast like Sylphy, I can''t fly like Gabriel, I can''t do anything except shoot. And no, I don''t want to use Spell Creation again, it''s already damaged my soul enough."


    Hizo thought for a moment, then answered Kaizoku. "Creation? Hmm, my father once taught me Instant Create, which is a higher level than Creation. Basically, the Spell can create something instantly without side effects or materials, but I''m not sure if the Spell will work in my hands..."


    Hearing Hizo''s answer, Kaizoku immediately stood up from his weak sitting position.


    "You can use Creation!? If so, make bullets for me!" Kaizoku pulled on Hizo''s clothes, asking him to make bullets.


    "Ehhh... I can try. But I can''t promise it will always work."


    Hearing Hizo''s answer, Kaizoku bowed his head and released his hand from Hizo''s clothes. "No problem! As long as I get bullets, all problems will be solved!"


    "He... Alright! First, I need to know what bullets look like, and their materials. Then with that, I can combine my Soul Energy into my practice hammer from when my father and I trained in Instant Create."


    Kaizoku facepalmed, realizing that this world was set before bullets or firearms were invented.


    "Oh god... Why do I have to explain this to you..." Kaizoku, who wasn''t good at explaining descriptions of shapes, tried his best to explain to Hizo what bullets looked like and their function.

 Chapter 36 - The Hero Is Coming

    After Kaizoku explained bullet''s shape and mechanism, Hizo finally understood. "Ah... So that''s it, I just need gunpowder and metal. No problem!"


    Although Kaizoku looked tired from explaining as best he could, he still forced himself to stay enthusiastic. "Finally... So, can you do it!?"


    Hizo thought for a moment, then continued speaking. "Hmm, it should be easy. With my father''s hammer, I''m sure I can create them easily without needing materials. In other words, Instant Create."


    "Wait a moment." Hizo took out a small hammer from his back pocket.


    "Alright Hizo, remember the spell... Huff...


    -Creare ex nihilo, per malleum parvum, Formae infinitas, ad voluntatem meam.


    Omnia mihi liceant, cum manu mea et malleo, Mundus meus, meis legibus regitur.-"


    After Hizo successfully recited the spell, his dark green Soul Energy flowed from his left chest to his right hand holding the hammer.


    "With this, let something be created by my rules!" Hizo struck his hammer against his left palm.


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    "Focus without end, spirit without limit!"


    Hizo''s left palm glowed dark green, but when Hizo spoke the final incantation, the light changed to bright orange.


    Hizo closed his eyes.


    "That light, it changed to orange!?" Kaizoku said with full of suprised.


    Hearing Kaizoku mention the color change, Hizo immediately opened his eyes to see the bright orange light in his palm.


    "Hah! Hahahaha! I did it! I succeeded in using the Instant Create Spell!"


    "Here you go, hero!" Hizo threw the bullets he managed to create.


    Kaizoku successfully caught all the bullets Hizo made. "Huh, 10 bullets... This is more than enough."


    "If I can maintain my confidence and enthusiasm, I can create items without limit! I''ve mastered Instant Create!" Hizo was overjoyed, kissing his small hammer.


    "Glad to see you happy, Hizo. Thank you for making bullets for me. With this, I can fight and finish off that pointy-mustached Thomas!" Kaizoku immediately ran to join Sylphy and Gabriel.


    Sylphy noticed Kaizoku running towards her. "Kai!?"


    But the distracted made Sylphy got hit by Thomas''s kick to her head. "Don''t get distracted! Fight me, you weakling!"


    Thomas, who was distracted and talking, was countered by Gabriel who hit the side of Thomas''s head with his right hand, sending him flying far.


    "You''re the one who''s distracted, you fool!" said Gabriel with a small smile.


    Gabriel looked at Kaizoku with a happy smile. "Huh, got what you wanted?"


    But as Gabriel finished speaking, the back of his head was hit by a kick from Thomas who moved very quickly. Making Gabriel fly far due to his distraction in turning his attention to Kaizoku.


    Thomas, seeing Kaizoku running towards him, became very angry. "Ggrrrhh... The hero... Now you dare to fight me huh!? Alright, I''ll entertain you, hero."


    Very quickly, Thomas moved close to Kaizoku and launched a side kick aimed at Kaizoku''s face.


    But with strong reflexes, Kaizoku managed to block the attack using his right hand.


    With a sly smile, Kaizoku said, "You shouldn''t talk like that. Because if you keep talking like that, it''ll let me know when you''re about to attack..."


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku kicked Thomas''s left leg.


    The kick made Thomas fall due to losing his balance.


    Making the best use of time, Kaizoku took Destion from its holster and opened its cylinder, loading 6 bullets into the cylinder to maximize its capacity.

 Chapter 37 - Quickdraw

    As Kaizoku successfully loaded the bullets into the cylinder and was about to point his revolver at Thomas.


    Thomas, who was still lying on the ground quickly kicked Destion out of Kaizoku''s hand.


    Kaizoku saw Destion fly quite far from his hand.


    Kaizoku who diverted his gaze, did not react quickly enough when Thomas launched a side kick attack aimed at his legs.


    Falling, Kaizoku quickly rolled closer to the still-lying Thomas on the ground.


    They exchanged punches with each other.


    Hizo accidentally saw Destion fall in front of him.


    "Huh!? Kaizoku''s weapon. I have to return it." Hizo picked up Destion from the ground.


    Suddenly, Sylphy touched Hizo''s arm. With an serious tone, Sylphy gave advice. "Hizo... Hold my hand."


    Hizo glanced at Sylphy, seeing blood flowing from Sylphy''s right forehead. "Sylphy!? Are you okay?"


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    "Don''t worry about me, just hold my hand quickly!" hearing Sylphy yell at him, Hizo immediately obeyed and grabbed Sylphy''s hand still resting on Hizo''s arm.


    She closed her eyes and start to use. "Void Walk..."


    Sylphy ran very fast, until only a black hole effect was visible, then they disappeared just like that.


    Quickly, they arrived near Kaizoku and Thomas, who were still rolling around, exchanging punches.


    Because of the speed, Hizo immediately felt dizzy. "Uuhhh... Focus, Hizo, FOCUS!"


    Hizo threw Destion right at the back of Thomas''s head while he was on top of Kaizoku.


    From this action, Hizo managed to get Thomas off Kaizoku.


    Quickly, Kaizoku pushed Thomas far away and picked up Destion from the ground.


    "Thank you, Hizo!" Kaizoku then stood up from his lying position.


    Although Thomas was still rolling around, Kaizoku immediately pulled the trigger. Firing a bullet towards Thomas''s body, still rolling.


    The shot successfully hit Thomas''s right chest, creating a small hole that went all the way through.


    This gunshot attack managed to stop Thomas from rolling around.


    Thomas stood up from his lying position with a small hole in his right chest. "That weapon is quite powerful... I thought what you had was just a toy, but now I know I was wrong."


    "Hey, pointy mustache, are you ready for my gift?" Kaizoku smiled mischievously.


    "No, I''m not ready..." Thomas answered weakly as he stood up.


    Kaizoku prepared his movements. "Huff... Kai will show you how to do a quick draw..."


    Kaizoku regulated his breathing to be calmer and more focused.


    Kaizoku''s vision was brighter, his mind was clearer, and his hand was ready to perform the quick draw. "I''ll prove I can do a quick draw."


    Thomas chuckled hearing Kaizoku wanting to do a quick draw against him. "Bwahahaha! Quick draw requires a lot of practice! A kid like you won''t be able to do it! You''re just an obsessed child about the wild west! You''re not real!"


    Kaizoku ignored Thomas''s words. After Kaizoku managed to focus his vision, mind, and heart, he immediately aimed his revolver at Thomas''s chest and performed a quick draw.


    Firing 5 bullets in a very short time, taking only two seconds to exhaust the remaining bullets.


    The attack instantly took down Thomas with six small holes scattered across his chest, penetrating all the way through.


    "Tch! I''m so slow, two seconds!? I need to train more." although Kaizoku successfully performed the quick draw, he was not satisfied with the result.


    Kaizoku turned around, seeing Sylphy and Hizo relieved to see Thomas defeated.


    "He shouldn''t have died, I hope." Kaizoku smiled slightly.

 Chapter 38 - One Offer

    Suddenly, Thomas woke up from his defeat, without Kaizoku noticing, Thomas intended to stab a small sword into Kaizoku''s neck.


    Hizo and Sylphy tried to warn Kaizoku. "Kaaaiiii!!!"


    But quickly, Gabriel from afar threw the Masayoshi sword with an extremely high velocity.


    The sword successfully hit Thomas''s forehead, throwing Thomas far away from Kaizoku.


    Stunned by seeing Gabriel''s sword fly past the side of Kaizoku''s head, he immediately turned around to see Thomas, who had fully recovered without any gunshot wounds.


    "Haaaaahhh!!!! This is so unrealistic!"


    Thomas, who fell again, easily pulled out the sword of Gabriel from his forehead.


    "Very troublesome, you are all very troublesome... Alright, if you want to keep playing... I''ll be serious this time..."


    Thomas stood up from his fall.


    He threw his sword back to Gabriel, who was still far from them all.


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    The stab wound on Thomas''s forehead suddenly healed as if the stab had never happened.


    "Okay, we can''t win." Kaizoku said, already tired and disappointed because he couldn''t make Thomas down.


    Very quickly, Thomas moved in front of Kaizoku, launching a knee kick aimed at Kaizoku''s stomach with great force.


    Unable to react, Kaizoku was hit by the attack, sending him flying far from Sylphy and Hizo.


    Sylphy and Hizo could only stare in shock at Kaizoku being thrown so far by Thomas.


    Next, Thomas intended to attack the still-distracted Sylphy.


    Quickly, he moved closer to Sylphy, as Thomas expected, he managed to dodge Sylphy''s reflex attack.


    Thomas ducked his head, avoiding Sylphy''s side kick.


    Retaliating against the attack, Thomas kicked Sylphy''s chin with great force. Throwing Sylphy far into the sky.


    Leaving Hizo standing with full doubt, seeing the people around him far from him.


    Thomas glanced at Hizo with anger. "Oh... Looks like there''s one left. Hizoshi, right? The son of a blacksmith and the grandson of a railway worker."


    Thomas slowly approaching him with angry face. "Yes, I know you, I know almost everyone in this village."


    "You''re ungrateful, I''ll give you one offer... Which is, help us capture that hero and I''ll promise to release your grandfather, how about it?"


    Hizo could only remain silent listening to the offer, his face full of sweat and his heart full of confusion. But after a few seconds of thinking, he had an idea.


    Hizo pretended to be confident, and boldly answered. "Alright, I accept your offer."


    Thomas could only smile slightly, without feeling suspicious, he continued his attack.


    Moving to chase after Sylphy and Kaizoku who were thrown far away, leaving Hizo alone.


    As Thomas was about to catch Kaizoku, Gabriel suddenly appeared in front of Thomas and immediately punched Thomas''s face, slamming him to the ground with great force, destroying the ground.


    Then he stabbed the Shubarashi-sa sword into Thomas''s chest.


    "Evil will be neutralized!" Gabriel said with anger.


    "GGRRAAAHHH!"


    Thomas''s regenerative power and speed were slowly drained by the Shubarashi-sa sword.


    "Evil must be stopped, evil must be killed!" Gabriel said as he stabbed the sword deeper.


    On the other side, Sylphy managed to regain control of her body.


    Landing safely, Sylphy immediately moved back to save the still-rolling Kaizoku on the ground.


    Hugging Kaizoku to stop him from rolling. Sylphy saw Kaizoku''s eyes were closed.


    "Kai! Kai! Damn it, he made Kai pass out..."


    The wound on Sylphy''s forehead and chin trickled down her arms, hands, and onto her nails.

 Chapter 39 - Heros Blood

    The rising emotions caused Sylphy to return to her Bloodlust mode.


    Uncontrollable anger, Sylphy put the unconscious Kaizoku to lies down.


    After gathering her resolve, then ran towards Thomas, who was being stabbed by Gabriel.


    Gabriel noticed Sylphy running towards them on all fours, fast like a wild animal.


    Sylphy intended to avenge what Thomas had done to Kaizoku.


    Seeing Gabriel''s distraction, Thomas used this opportunity to escape from Gabriel''s sword thrust.


    Thomas picked up a rock and threw it at Gabriel''s face.


    The rock hitting Gabriel''s face caused him to accidentally release both hands from the sword.


    Quickly, Thomas kicked Gabriel''s knee with great force, forcing Gabriel to fall.


    Swiftly, Thomas pulled the sword out of his chest, quickly stood up, and stabbed the sword into Gabriel''s thigh as he lay on the ground. The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement.


    "GAAAHHHH!"


    Gabriel cried in pain, for the sword''s power would remain active even when stabbing its own wielder.


    Thomas looked at the scar on his chest, realizing his regenerative power was slowing down.


    But before Thomas could do anything else, Sylphy quickly jumped in front of him and bit his neck with her long fangs.


    ...


    In Kaizoku''s consciousness, he saw only darkness enveloping the entire room around him.


    "Huh...? What''s happening to me...?"


    Suddenly, Kaizoku heard a soft female voice echoing.


    "Shageki Kaizoku, from the Earth world..."


    Hearing the voice, Kaizoku was confused as to where it was coming from.


    "Who''s there!? Come out and face me!"


    Kaizoku spun around, looking around to make sure no one was near him.


    "Face you...?" the soft-voiced woman chuckled.


    "I am not your enemy, in fact, I am the one who brought you to this world. A world full of despair, a world without hope." the woman spoke from the darkness.


    Kaizoku, who knew nothing about this world, could only listen carefully to the voice.


    "As a human who is very lucky to be chosen as a hero for another world, you are tasked with saving a world that is on the verge of destruction"


    "But of course it''s not easy, for this reason all heroes who are summoned here will have Hero''s Blood which replaces ordinary human blood with stronger blood."


    "Your Hero''s Blood is not yet active, that''s why I made you faint to activate it, after seeing your extraordinary determination and spirit, I think you are worthy of being a very strong hero and able to save this world..."


    Before Kaizoku wanted to ask a question, he heard Sylphy''s voice.


    "Kai..."


    With a weak and desperate voice, Sylphy called out to Kaizoku.


    "Sylphy!?"


    Kaizoku frantically looked for Sylphy nearby, but there was only darkness that enveloped Kaizoku.


    "Looks like our conversation will end here, listen and help your friends."


    The woman voice disappeared from Kaizoku''s earshot.


    Kaizoku suddenly felt tremendous pressure after the woman disappeared from earshot.


    Eyes more open, the pain in his stomach quickly disappearing, mind blank and focused.


    Kaizoku closed his eyes, gathering his resolve to continue his journey and give up everything in the previous world, focusing on the new world which was full of torment and trials for him.

 Chapter 40 - The Last Showdown

    Kaizoku opened his eyes again, realizing he had regained consciousness from his fainting spell.


    He quickly stood up and loaded the last 5 bullets into his gun.


    (10 Minutes earlier...)


    When Sylphy managed to sink her teeth into Thomas''s neck, Thomas succeeded in prying Sylphy off and throwing her towards Gabriel, who was still impaled by his sword.


    Sylphy quickly woke up again, pulling out the Masayoshi sword from Gabriel''s back.


    She immediately intended to stab the sword into Thomas''s face.


    However, Thomas managed to block the thrust with his left hand, preventing the sword from reaching his face.


    He retaliated by punching Sylphy''s arm and kicked her chin upwards, forcing Sylphy to release her grip on the sword and sending her flying upwards.


    Retrieving the sword from his hand, Thomas leapt high into the air, chasing after Sylphy and swiftly stabbing the sword straight through her abdomen, pinning her to the ground below.


    The situation was growing increasingly dire, with Gabriel continuously weakening as his strength was being drained by Shubarashi-sa sword, and Sylphy now impaled and immobilized by the Masayoshi sword.


    Unable to move due to the excruciating pain of the deep wound, Sylphy could only resign herself to fate and pray that Kaizoku would soon regain consciousness and save them.


    "Kai..." she whispered, tears streaming down her face.


    "It seems the game is over." Thomas said smugly.


    Suddenly, the sound of gunfire was heard, and bullets struck and pierced both of Thomas''s arms, forcing him to release his grip on the sword.The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation.


    Thomas shifted his gaze to Kaizoku, seeing him running quickly towards Thomas.


    "Tch, I forgot you were still alive. Alright, I''ll finish you off now."


    Thomas moved with incredible speed, approaching Kaizoku and immediately launching a powerful punch.


    However, Kaizoku swiftly caught the punch with his left hand.


    "Heh! Forgot, didn''t you? Don''t talk if you want to attack." Kaizoku said slyly.


    Kaizoku pulled the trigger of Destion with his right fingers, firing a bullet straight into Thomas''s abdomen, penetrating all the way through.


    Due to Thomas''s weakened regenerative abilities, he felt the pain of the gunshot.


    "GGGRRH... You damn brat!"


    Thomas kicked both of Kaizoku''s legs, forcing him to lose his balance.


    Quickly, Thomas grabbed Kaizoku''s head and threw him near where Sylphy and Gabriel were.


    "GGGRRAAHHH!"


    Thomas ran with great speed, leaping onto Kaizoku and viciously stomping on his face, pressing it into the ground.


    However, someone suddenly attacked Thomas from behind, striking his head with tremendous force.


    The attack forced Thomas to release Kaizoku and turn to see who had struck him.


    "Huh!? Hizo!!"


    Before Thomas could shift his focus back, Kaizoku had already risen from his slumber and attack Thomas''s cheek with his revolver butt.


    Hizo followed up by his attack the other cheek with his small hammer.


    Kaizoku fired his last bullet into Thomas knee, forcing him to fall to the ground.


    But Thomas was still not defeated, and he executed a spinning kick, knocking both Hizo and Kaizoku off their feet.


    Thomas leaped with his hands and delivered a punch to the fallen Kaizoku''s face.


    Quickly, Hizo rose from his fall and created a rope with his Spell Creation, pulling it around Thomas''s neck to restrain him from continuing to assault Kaizoku.


    As Thomas struggled to free himself from the rope''s grip, Kaizoku swiftly stood up and started punching Thomas''s face, retaliating for the previous attacks.


    However, Thomas managed to strike back, kicked Kaizoku''s chest to push him away, then elbowing Hizo''s torso, forcing him to release the rope.


    Grabbing Hizo''s head, Thomas threw him far from himself, then kicked Kaizoku''s chest again.


    Despite the pain, Kaizoku still refused to give up and ran towards Thomas with fury.


    As Thomas was about to attack Kaizoku again, suddenly, from behind, Hizo stabbed the Shubarashi-sa sword into Thomas''s abdomen.


    Seeing the sword piercing him, Thomas felt his strength continuously being drained.


    Moments earlier, Hizo removed the sword from Gabriel and thrust it into Thomas.


    Hizo created two longer ropes with his Spell Creation.


    "You''re not allowed to die yet!" Said Hizo with fury.


    He threw one rope to Kaizoku.


    The two of them began tying and locking Thomas''s body with the long ropes, wrapping them tightly from his feet to his mouth, ensuring he was securely bound.


    Thomas could only remain still, due to the overwhelming pain and the draining of his power.


    Ultimately, Thomas was completely covered in the tight ropes, with the Shubarashi-sa sword still embedded in his abdomen.


    The two of them then took a deep breath.


    "That was agonizing... Hizo, please help Sylphy and Gabriel wake up from their slumber. I''ll keep watching this mustache-twirling villain." Kaizoku said with heavy breath.


    Hizo nodded and went to assist Sylphy and Gabriel.


    A few minutes later, Sylphy and Gabriel arrived to see Thomas tightly bound.


    In a weary state, Sylphy sighed. "Finally, we can continue our journey..."


    "Yes... But we must rest first before continuing. Let''s head back to the tavern." Gabriel said in a tired tone.


    They all walked away from the backyard of Thomas''s mansion and returned to the village of Aetherforge.


    Kaizoku and Hizo carried the bound Thomas, while Gabriel helped the weakened Sylphy to keep walking.

 Chapter 41 - Cheer Up!

    They all walked back into the village. On the way, the villagers cheered seeing Thomas defeated by the four of them.


    "Cheer for our heroes!" the villagers exclaimed enthusiastically.


    In the middle of the night, everyone in the village celebrated a grand feast to celebrate Thomas'' defeat from his throne.


    Although the four were full of wounds, they tried to remain spirited and steadfast in front of the cheering villagers. Smiling and waving was all they could do.


    The bounty hunters who had previously targeted Sylphy only annoyed and gave up, belittling the strength of the four.


    They were amazed at what the four had accomplished, and the bounty hunters only watching from the roof of the houses.


    After walking for quite some time, they finally arrived at the tavern.


    The bartender recognized Gabriel''s face and immediately cheered!


    "Come on everyone! The hero has arrived! Make way for them!" the bartender said excitedly.If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it.


    The people inside the tavern also burst into applause.


    Gabriel and the others walked up to the bartender''s counter.


    "Hehe... One bedroom..." Gabriel said weakly.


    "Of course! You can sleep in any room for free, as heroes. Ah! I''m not done, you four will receive free room-stay privileges forever!"


    The bartender continued enthusiastically, seeing them carrying Thomas.


    "Thank you," Gabriel and his friends replied.


    They then proceeded upstairs and chose a room with 4 beds.


    Entering the room, they immediately selected their respective beds and fell asleep, letting Thomas drop to the floor.


    Since Thomas'' mouth was also tied, he could only stare at them.


    "Finally, I can rest..." the exhausted Kaizoku said.


    Kaizoku continued, looking at Thomas.


    "Alright, pointy mustache, don''t go anywhere, because we''ll need you alive. Don''t run away, okay."


    Hizo was proud to feel useful to them, proud to have helped the hero save their village from Thomas'' grasp.


    Hizo spoke to himself in a low tone, making sure no one heard him.


    "Heh... If I hadn''t pretended to accept his offer, I might have died and couldn''t have saved the struggling Kaizoku. Next, I promise I will save you, grandpa."


    "You are the only parent I dream of... unlike father..."


    Gabriel sat on his bed. "Alright Thomas, don''t run away and hold my sword... Or I''ll crush your hea-"


    Gabriel''s words were interrupted by an angry Sylphy. "You guys! Can you just be quiet!? I want to sleep!"


    Immediately, everyone returned to their sleeping positions, keeping their mouths shut tightly.


    They all slept soundly until the next morning...


    In the morning, they took turns healing their wounds with Gabriel''s healing spell, mending the injuries from the previous battle.


    After all of Kaizoku and the others'' wounds were healed, Thomas was also healed, as Gabriel needed Thomas alive to force their entry into the Underworld border.


    "Yes, I suppose I''ll have to let Shubarashi-san stab your body, Thomas. To keep you constantly weakened and unable to break free from these ropes." Gabriel said as he healed Thomas'' wounds.


    Gabriel continued, "Next, we''ll move towards the center, to the right of the Underworld and to the left of the snowy mountains."


    "It shouldn''t be too far, as long as no further issues arise." Gabriel said with a serious expression.

 Chapter 42 - The Journey Has Begun

    After everyone was healthy and ready for the adventure, they exited the room.


    Outside, there were still many people celebrating the grand feast for their victory.


    "Hmm, it seems they still haven''t finished the party..." Gabriel said with an annoyed expression, being forced by Sylphy and the others to carry Thomas on his arm.


    While waving their hands, they left the tavern, beginning their journey as they were shouted at as "champions" and "heroes" by the surrounding villagers.


    Finally, they exited the village, began their journey in the wild.


    Kaizoku noticed Hizo''s pensive expression and asked. "Hizo? Are you alright? I hope you can get your grandfather back and return to the village safely."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s words, Hizo could only smile and respond softly, "Of course... I''m not used to leaving the village, especially when Thomas was in power."


    "Anyone who left the village without permission would be immediately taken away and imprisoned. So, I''ll take this opportunity to adventure outside the village when I can."Reading on this site? This novel is published elsewhere. Support the author by seeking out the original.


    "I couldn''t have done it without you all, I''m deeply indebted..." Hizo said, still with a small smile.


    Walking backward, Gabriel turned his body with confident smile. "Oh, don''t worry, we won''t collect on your debt. I just need to complete this quest, and then we''re done."


    Sylphy replied with an annoyed expression. "Tch, quest maniac. You know how many quests you still haven''t finished, right? I asked you to help Kaizoku, help Eve, and now you going to help Hizo''s grandfather..."


    Gabriel turned his body back and whistled, as if he hadn''t heard Sylphy''s words.


    Kaizoku tried to calm the situation, responding awkwardly. "Uh... Don''t worry, we''ll be able to save them both, it just takes time..."


    Sylphy could only shake her head. She asked Gabriel. "How far will we be walking?"


    Gabriel answered hesitantly. "Uh... Near the Underworld and the snowy mountain."


    Hearing Gabriel say ''Underworld,'' Sylphy was immediately shocked and angry. "What!? Do you have a death wish? You''re crazy! The Underworld is the most dangerous place in this world."


    Instantly, Gabriel felt a chill from Sylphy''s scolding. "Umm, we shouldn''t actually enter the Underworld. The forced labor site is likely near the Underworld and the snowy mountain. If we keep a safe distance, we won''t get sucked into the Underworld."


    For the second time, Sylphy could only shake her head in surrender. "Whatever, I just don''t want to go into the Underworld. That place is hell for us, just in a bright dark green color. A fate worse than death is entering the Underworld."


    Hizo and Kaizoku, not knowing anything, could only look at each other in confusion.


    "Ugh, I forgot to change my clothes. It''s so uncomfortable wearing a dress all day in this heat." Sylphy said, annoyed.


    Kaizoku responded to Sylphy''s comment. "Hmm, luckily this tuxedo is quite comfortable for me, and not too hot even though it''s black."


    Gabriel also complained. "You guys changed clothes? What about me? I only have this fur armor, green colored thing. Haven''t changed it in about years. But don''t worry, I washed it."


    Hizo could only look at his dirty clothes, dirty gloves, and dirty pants.

 Chapter 43 - Hunting

    After a long journey, they decided to rest in a vast green field at night.


    Gabriel dropped Thomas to the ground, then started making a campfire with wood that Hizo created using his Creation Spell.


    Meanwhile, Sylphy and Kaizoku built a large tent using discarded cloth.


    The pieces of cloth were joined one by one to create a roof-like structure.


    The remaining cloth was made into bedding to protect their bodies from the ground, and the rest was fashioned into a wide blanket.


    "Huff, this should be enough for all of us." said Kaizoku, looking exhausted after connecting all the pieces of cloth into one large piece.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy immediately lay down on the large cloth.


    "Finally, we can rest after being under the sun all day." Kaizoku said while resting.


    Gabriel finished making the campfire after lighting it with his light magic spell.


    "The campfire''s ready, we need to hunt something for dinner. One of you come with me."


    After Gabriel said, suddenly Kaizoku and the others tried to hide behind the tent.


    "Oh come on! We''ll die of hunger if you don''t want to hunt! Your turn, Kai! You come with me since you have a ranged weapon for hunting."This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.


    Annoyed, Gabriel tried to convince Kaizoku.


    Finally, Kaizoku gave up and came out of hiding.


    "Alright... I''ll go with you." Kaizoku said with a weary and annoyed tone.


    Hizo tried using his Instant Create Spell again.


    "Hmm, maybe I''m feeling lucky..."


    When Hizo tapped his hammer against his left hand, he suddenly succeeded in using the Instant Create spell again.


    "Yes! I made more bullets for Kaizoku."


    Ten bullets appeared in Hizo''s left hand.


    Approaching Kaizoku, "Kaizoku, bullets for you." Hizo handed the bullets to Kaizoku.


    "Oh, thanks..." said Kaizoku, loading his revolver with the bullets.


    After finishing, Kaizoku put the extra bullets in a small pouch on his back.


    Kaizoku and Gabriel then began hunting, walking quite far from the tent.


    "How far are we going to walk? I''m already tired from walking all afternoon."


    Kaizoku complained continuously.


    "Oh be quiet, you''re just scaring away the animals." Gabriel replied with an annoyed expression.


    As they walked, Gabriel noticed something.


    "Wait..."


    Gabriel stopped moving, followed by Kaizoku who also stopped.


    "Crouch."


    Gabriel and Kaizoku crouched down, leaving Kaizoku feeling confused.


    "Look, a deer over there. If we get close enough, we can hunt it. Follow me."


    Kaizoku could only sigh as he quietly followed Gabriel from behind. They hid behind a tree near the deer.


    "The deer is still busy drinking water from the small pond."


    "Alright, Kai, I''m counting on you this time. Aim for the deer''s head, remember the head and make sure you don''t slip because it will damage the meat." Gabriel said in a low voice.


    "Heehh... Alright, leave it to me. I''ll show you how good my aim is..."


    Kaizoku carefully emerged from his hiding spot.


    Cautiously, Kaizoku took Destion from its holster, making sure the deer didn''t hear him.


    Slowly but surely, Kaizoku prepared his aim at the deer''s head.


    "Goodbye, deer."


    The ready Kaizoku pulled Destion''s trigger. The bullet shot through the deer''s head, penetrating from front to back, killing the deer instantly.

 Chapter 44 - No Seasoning?

    After Kaizoku successfully killed the deer, Gabriel cut and removed its skin.


    After skinning it, Gabriel carried the deer and discarded its internal organs.


    "Hmm, time to return to the tent. This deer is more than enough for us to eat." Gabriel said while carrying the deer.


    Kaizoku could only feel curious, having never tasted deer meat in his life.


    "I wonder what deer meat tastes like." Kaizoku said with full curiosity.


    While walking, Gabriel responded to Kaizoku''s question.


    "Really? You''ve never tasted deer meat?" Gabriel asked, intrigued by Kaizoku''s lack of experience.


    Kaizoku could only sigh. "Well, in my world, deer meat isn''t a common food. We usually eat chicken, cow, or goat."


    "Hmm, chicken, cow, and goat are common in your world? Here, those meats are only for wealthy people who have enough money to buy them," Gabriel replied, looking annoyed at how difficult it was to obtain such meats.


    Noticing Gabriel''s frustration, Kaizoku tried to cheer him up.


    "Heh... Don''t worry, everything has its way. It''s just a matter of time..." Kaizoku answered with a confident smile.A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.


    "Of course... If we have enough money to buy such things, there''s always a way." Gabriel said with a sarcasm face.


    After walking for quite some time, Gabriel and Kaizoku safely returned to the camp.


    "Dinner has arrived!" Gabriel shouted enthusiastically.


    Sylphy woke up from her rest quickly. "Finally, my stomach is very hungry."


    Hizo stood from his seat, having made a wooden chair while Kaizoku and Gabriel were hunting.


    "Welcome back, Kai, Gabriel. Looks like we''ll be devouring this innocent deer."


    "Of course, Hizo. We''ll eat this delicious meat."


    Gabriel placed the deer near the campfire.


    "Sylphy, please bring the water bucket I collected this afternoon."


    Sylphy nodded, retrieved the water bucket from behind the tent, and handed it to Gabriel.


    Gabriel placed the deer meat in the bucket, cleaning it carefully to ensure no dirt remained.


    After cleaning, he cut the meat into several pieces.


    Gabriel then sharpened some wood into small skewers.


    Skewering the meat onto the wooden sticks, they began roasting it over the hot campfire.


    Kaizoku and the others joined in skewering and cooking the meat.


    "Isn''t it okay that we''re not using any seasoning?" Kaizoku asked naively.


    Everyone glanced at Kaizoku with strange confused face.


    "Seasoning? We''re in the middle of a vast field! Do you think we can get cooking spices just using grass?" Sylphy snapped angrily at Kaizoku.


    Kaizoku remained silent, continuing to focus on cooking the meat.


    After a few minutes, the meat was cooked. Kaizoku took his first bite of deer meat.


    "Eh, it''s very tough and bland..." he said while chewing.


    "Stop complaining, Kai. When we''re in another village, you can complain all you want." Sylphy replied, eagerly devouring her deer meat.


    In the end, they all managed to have dinner to sustain themselves for the next day.


    Their journey was still long, so Kaizoku and his friends needed to stay healthy by maintaining proper eating and sleeping habits.

 Chapter 45 - Good Morning

    On a bright morning, Kaizoku slowly opened his eyes.


    "Eerrggghh... What time is it?" he said, still drowsy.


    Looking to his left, Kaizoku saw Sylphy still sleeping soundly.


    "Uhh... Time to continue the journey then."


    Kaizoku rose from sleeping and walked to the water bucket behind the tent.


    "Huh? The water''s been changed?"


    Kaizoku looked around, realizing Gabriel was no longer there, meaning he had already woken up earlier.


    "Huh, I wonder where Gabriel went."


    Kaizoku washed his face with water from the bucket.


    After Kaizoku washed his face, Hizo arrived intending to wash his face too.


    "Good morning, Hizo." Kaizoku said with sleepy face.


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    "Oh, good morning to you too, Kai."


    Hizo washed his face with the water.


    Kaizoku walked to the center of the camp and sat on the wooden chair Hizo had made it yesterday.


    He pondered his future. "What will become of me... I''m not used to situations like this, but I can''t give up halfway."


    "Why was I chosen as a ''hero'' when I''m not the best person or have great heroic spirit? Am I truly worthy of being called a ''hero''? I don''t have enough enthusiasm for this. But whatever, I''ll just go through with it."


    "Whether I can or can''t, live or die, I must continue..." Kaizoku thought to himself.


    Hizo interrupted Kaizoku''s thoughts by approaching him.


    "Are you okay?" Hizo asked with a concerned expression.


    Kaizoku forced a smile. "Oh!? Yes, yes, I''m fine... No need to worry."


    Kaizoku continued by asking Hizo. "By the way, where''s Gabriel?"


    Hizo sat near the dead campfire.


    "Who knows, maybe he''s hunting food alone."


    Kaizoku fell silent hearing Hizo''s response, then looked to his left.


    He saw Thomas, already gave up and lying down. With a sharp gaze full of anger directed at Kaizoku.


    Hizo also looked towards Thomas. "Hmm, he shouldn''t feel hungry because his regeneration won''t let him die of starvation."


    Hizo continued, turning his gaze back to Kaizoku.


    "As Gabriel mentioned yesterday afternoon, we need Thomas to force The Bliss troops to open the forced labor site."


    "If they dare not to open the door for us, we''ll kill Thomas in the Underworld... That''s Gabriel''s plan, just a reminder."


    Kaizoku returned his gaze forward.


    "Yes, yes, I understand..."


    A few minutes later, Gabriel returned to the tent camp, carrying a rabbit with the bow on his back.


    "Good morning everyone, I only caught one rabbit. Hunting in this place is quite difficult." Gabriel said enthusiastically.


    Gabriel threw the rabbit on the ground, observed by Hizo and Kaizoku.


    "Time for lunch, you two bring the firewood I''ve cut. Over there on the right, near the big tree."


    Hizo and Kaizoku followed Gabriel''s order to collect the firewood.


    After they successfully brought the wood back, Gabriel used his light spell to burn the wood, intending to make a campfire again to cook the rabbit.


    "Is this enough for all of us?" Hizo asked hesitantly.


    "Of course... Just don''t let Sylphy wake up first, we''ll save a little extra for her later. Mwehehehe," Gabriel said with his creepy smile.


    Kaizoku and Hizo looked at each other in confusion, but they could only remain silent and follow what Gabriel was saying.

 Chapter 46 - Hot Hot

    During the midday heat, they continued their long journey towards the near Underworld.


    Under the scorching sun, Kaizoku complained continuously. "Huff, huff, huff... How much longer? I''m completely exhausted..."


    Everyone was sweating, the heat far beyond normal.


    Kaizoku continued his complaints. "Why don''t you use Void Walk? It would be much easier if you used that spell, Sylphy!"


    Sylphy could only glare, too weak to even hit Kaizoku.


    "Are you crazy? In this blazing sun, you want me to use Void Walk? I''m too exhausted to cast it, and it''s impossible to transport three people at once!" she said with an annoyed expression.


    "Why do I have to enter a world like this? I just wanted to travel between worlds, get beautiful wives, and have children without all this journey and relationship hassle." Kaizoku whined.


    Sylphy reached her breaking point and, with her remaining strength, punched Kaizoku''s cheek very hard.


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    Kaizoku was sent flying, falling limply onto the dry ground.


    "Ow..." he moaned in pain.


    Gabriel placed Thomas on the ground, intending to separate Sylphy and Kaizoku.


    "Alright, alright... Let''s rest for a moment," Gabriel said patiently, holding Sylphy''s arm.


    Looking around, Gabriel noted the lack of water.


    "Looks like we''ll be thirsty for a while."


    Sylphy could only suppress her anger, sitting on dry ground.


    The others sat beside the still-pained Kaizoku.


    Kaizoku wanted to complain again but held back, afraid of angering Sylphy further.


    To break the silence, Hizo asked Gabriel. "Uh... How much longer until we arrive? And what if this place is just a myth?"


    Gabriel answered wisely. "Well, even if we find nothing, at least we''ll gain adventure experience I guess. And don''t worry, we''ll get your grandfather back no matter what."


    Suddenly, Kaizoku spoke up, even with his red cheek. "Can we use transportation when we return from this forced labor? Because I absolutely will NOT walk again with bare feet."


    "Hmm... We can, but we''ll need to stop at Auricomous village to buy a wooden cart and horses, and that won''t be cheap." Gabriel replied, glancing at the hot sky.


    "Auri-what? The village names here are so strange and hard to remember." Kaizoku complained.


    Gabriel explained again. "Auricomous, not far from Underworld and the snowy mountains. Its distinctive feature is extremely slippery, muddy terrain..."


    Kaizoku couldn''t stand his filthy, smelly clothes because of his sweats.


    "Whatever its drawbacks, I just want to change. This tuxedo is completely dirty and stinking, I regret liking this clothes."


    Hizo interjected into the conversation. "Lucky I''m wearing a plain white shirt. I can''t imagine how hot it would be wearing a dress like Sylphy''s."


    Sylphy answered with her still-irritated face. "Oh, don''t mind me. I''m used to hot clothing. We hybrid-wolves have extremely strong temperature resistance in extreme conditions."


    Kaizoku replied casually, "Of course... We humans could never do that."


    They rested for a while, under the hot sun. Kaizoku continued to wipe sweat from his forehead nonstop.


    "Anyone bring water? I''m so thirsty." said Kaizoku while his mouth very dry.


    "Anyone? Gahh..."


    Nobody bring any water, Kaizoku only can give up.

 Chapter 47 - Peaceful Night, Recharge Energy

    They finally arrived at the forced labor site by nightfall.


    All hid behind dense bushes, far from the labor camp.


    "Alright everyone... That is the forced labor site we''ve been searching for."


    "It looks quite secure, encircled by tall huge wooden barriers." Gabriel said, surveying the area through wooden binoculars made by Hizo.


    Gabriel handed the binoculars to Sylphy.


    "Hmm... You''re right. There are many The Bliss guards on watch." Sylphy remarked, scanning the surroundings.


    She returned the binoculars to Gabriel.


    "Listen carefully, everyone. We''ll plan our strategy first. Open your ears and share your suggestions," Gabriel said, gathering them in a circle.


    Kaizoku offered his advice. "We should attack tomorrow. We need rest after such a long journey!"


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    Gabriel calmly responded. "However, if we attack during the day, Underworld portal will have a higher chance of absorbing us."


    "If they become aware, the Underworld could potentially pull us in due to its proximity."


    Kaizoku replied with uncertainty. "But we can''t just attack. We''ve already struggled to subdue Thomas, we need rest. Come on, Gabriel, you don''t want us to be exhausted, right?"


    Gabriel finally relented, seeing how tired Kaizoku and the others were.


    "Fine. We''ll attack at midday, and no one leaves these bushes without my permission. Is that clear?"


    Everyone bowed their heads, understanding Gabriel''s instructions.


    "Get some sleep tonight, and stay quiet and still. I''ll keep watch and ensure our safety. Just rest."


    Gabriel returning to monitor the labor camp with his binoculars.


    Kaizoku and the others lay down, gazing at the beautiful stars.


    The peaceful night slightly lightened their weary spirits.


    The starry sky''s glimmer offered an inexplicable sense of tranquility, as if the night sky was telling a story through its sparkling light.


    A gentle night breeze carried the refreshing scent of earth and grass, while rustling leaves added to the calm atmosphere.


    Distant night sounds whispered softly, like nature attempting to soothe every exhausted soul.


    The silence was incredibly peaceful. Tonight, no threats loomed, no storms, no sun light, no enemy approached¡ªonly nature''s serenity embraced them.


    Under the vast sky, they felt simultaneously small and significant, part of something greater than themselves.


    Kaizoku never seen a beautiful night sky like this world, complitely different from his previous world.


    They recognized this as one of those rare moments of true peace, for now at least.


    "Don''t know if this will be my last night or not, but please, no sun light again. Now, why didn''t my previous world have a feeling like this?"


    Kaizoku sighs while stargazing the sky. "Very beautiful, if only I had my cowboy collection, it would be even more perfect. I miss playing that game."


    "When can I become a cool character like in the game Blue Alive Damnation? The name alone is cool, BAD." Kaizoku chuckles while inspecting his revolver.


    Eventually, Kaizoku and the others drifted into calm thoughts and fell into a deep sleep, recharging their energy for the next day¡ªa day that would determine their fate: survival or otherwise...

 Chapter 48 - Negotiation

    By midday, Gabriel ensured everyone was ready to execute their plan to free Hizo''s grandfather and possibly all prisoners in the labor camp.


    "Is everyone ready? Don''t forget anything, and steel your nerves." Gabriel said while checking his equipment.


    "Oh, Kai! I''ll make more bullets, just in case you run out." Hizo announced as he prepared to craft ammunition.


    "Oh? Alright." Kaizoku replied while inspecting his revolver.


    Hizo used the Instant Create spell, having memorized and grown accustomed to it.


    However, this familiarity didn''t guarantee success, as the chance of successfully performing Instant Create remained low.


    Thanks to his experience, Hizo could endure the pain from the Creation spell.


    Meanwhile, Sylphy monitored the labor camp through binoculars, searching for the perfect moment to advance.


    Gabriel approached Sylphy, inquiring about the current situation. The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement.


    "How does it look? Have you found the right timing?"


    Sylphy answered while scanning the area. "Hmm... I think so. There are only two guards at the entrance. We can negotiate there."


    "If they refuse, we''ll counter by attacking those two guards and throwing Thomas into the Underworld. If they accept, we''ll force them to release all prisoners."


    "Good. Let''s do it now before they add more guards." Gabriel said, moving back to lift Thomas from the ground.


    Sylphy followed, returning to the group.


    Everyone gathered in a circle, ensuring they could hear Gabriel.


    "Listen carefully; we''re doing this now. Follow my lead and don''t be reckless. No one dies, understood?"


    Everyone nodded in agreement.


    "Alright, follow me and stay together."


    Gabriel emerged from the bushes and walked toward the labor camp, with Kaizoku and the others following behind.


    Upon reaching the entrance, both guards immediately assumed a fighting stance with their spears.


    "Who are you!?" one of the guards shouted.


    "Lower your weapons if you don''t want your master to die..." Gabriel threw Thomas to the ground, in front of two guards.


    The guards saw Thomas lying weakly with Gabriel''s sword still piercing his stomach.


    Gabriel drew his other sword, Masayoshi.


    "Open the gate and release all prisoners inside. If not, we''ll kill your master and throw him into the Underworld, which is a truly horrifying world." Gabriel declared with a grave expression.


    The guards exchanged glances before looking forward again.


    With fear, one guard gathered courage to speak. "Um... W-We can''t do that, especially not all prisoners. C-Can we negotiate first? Surely there''s a middle ground to resolve this?"


    Since Gabriel wanted to avoid risks and casualties, he attempted to speak wisely and offer a fair deal.


    "Fine, let''s not waste time. Make your offer, and we''ll consider it."


    Sylphy whispered to Gabriel in a very low voice. "Are you sure this isn''t a trap? I smell deception."


    After whispering, she returned to her position behind Gabriel.


    Gabriel still stood by his choice to negotiate with the two guards. Avoid any problems and try to get out safely without any war in that place.


    Silence began to sound and was heard by everyone in the place, waiting for each other''s choices.

 Chapter 49 - Die in Hatred!

    After lengthy negotiations, both sides continued to reject each other''s offers. Due to the constant unfair terms from both sides, Gabriel abruptly ended the negotiations.


    "Enough! No more negotiations! Release the prisoners or your master dies!"


    Gabriel pressed his sword closer to Thomas''s head.


    Forced by Gabriel''s threat, the two guards had no choice but to release all prisoners from the facility.


    "F-Fine! Just don''t kill him. We''ll open the gate."


    They opened the large gates, revealing prisoners working in the fields under the scorching sun.


    The guards signaled for non-aggression, giving all prisoners the chance to escape.


    Gabriel and the others maintained their positions, ensuring Hizo''s grandfather would exit first.


    After dozens of prisoners emerged, Hizo''s grandfather slowly walked out. His face was battered and wounded, and his body bore numerous scars from sharp weapons.


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    The moment turned awkward as Kaizoku realize the grandfather he talked back then was actually Hizo''s grandfather. They stared at each other in confusion.


    "What? You know my grandpa!?" Hizo asked seriously.


    Kaizoku replied with confusion, "Huh... So he''s your grandpa?"


    "Hey, are you going to help Hizo''s grandfather or just keep staring at each other?" Sylphy said flatly.


    "This isn''t over, Kai. You haven''t answered my question..."


    Hizo walked toward his grandfather to help him.


    Kaizoku remained silent, though irritated. Despite his annoyance, he felt relieved that the grandfather who had helped him escape The Bliss guards now safe and free.


    When Hizo''s grandfather reached safety, seeing his grandson and the boy he had helped, he could only smile at Hizo and Kaizoku''s behavior.


    "So you''ve met my grandson? I''m relieved and grateful that Kaizoku and Hizo are safe and sound... I can only thank you..." the grandfather said weakly.


    With a sad face, Kaizoku tried to apologize for leaving the grandfather alone. "I-I''m sorry, grandpa... I''m sorry for leaving you alone... which led to your capture..."


    Everyone who heard Kaizoku''s words was shocked, especially Hizo.


    Hizo clenched his fists in anger.


    "So it was you... You''re the one who put my grandpa in that torture place!?"


    Before things could worsen, Hizo''s grandfather stopped his anger by grabbing Hizo''s hand.


    "Enough... I made my own choice to sacrifice myself for Kaizoku."


    The grandfather''s words made Gabriel lose focus as he kept looking back.


    "But grandpa... Your life could have been-"


    before Hizo could finish, Thomas, now freed from his bonds thanks to his soldiers'' stealth, spoke up.


    "Ugh! Finally free! Thanks, here''s your sword back!"


    Thomas threw the Shubarashi-sa sword that had been neutralizing and draining his power.


    "Anyway, enjoy the Underworld! Die in Hatred!"


    Thomas recited a secret incantation to summon the Underworld''s pull.


    Due to the Underworld portal hole''s proximity to the labor camp, it reacted instantly.


    Strong winds and reversed gravity pulled Kaizoku and the others toward the massive greenish-black hole.


    Gabriel quickly activated ''Wings of Veracity'' to regain control and resist the pull.


    He managed to grab Hizo''s grandfather, while Hizo held onto Gabriel''s legs, saving them both.


    However, Kaizoku and Sylphy couldn''t escape the pull, drawing them into the terrifying Underworld...


    Their screams were the last thing anyone heard...

 Chapter 50 - Underworld

    Kaizoku and Sylphy were thrown into the massive hole. They screamed loudly as they fell through the void.


    Minutes later, they crashed onto a flat stone surface that resembled a predetermined path.


    The impact was so severe that both lost consciousness.


    After some time, Kaizoku regained partial consciousness, his eyes barely open.


    In his hazy state, he could only make out someone''s shoes.


    He saw modern black boots that appeared to belong to a man.


    That person placed two bright green potions in front of Kaizoku''s face.


    Unable to keep his eyes open any longer, Kaizoku slipped back into unconsciousness.


    After an unknown period, Kaizoku finally managed to open his eyes again, though still weak.


    He attempted to reach for one of the green potions.This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report.


    Fighting through the pain that filled his entire body, he forced his right hand to grasp the potion.


    With great effort, he succeeded in grabbing the potion and quickly drank it.


    Immediately after consuming the potion, Kaizoku''s body seemed to heal completely, as if nothing had happened.


    Realizing his pain had vanished, Kaizoku quickly sat up and grabbed the other potion for the still-unconscious Sylphy.


    He swiftly turned Sylphy''s body, carefully opened her mouth, and helped her drink the potion.


    After consuming it, Sylphy opened her eyes to find Kaizoku''s face above hers.


    With a weak voice, she tried to speak. "K-Kai? What''s happening?"


    Kaizoku helped Sylphy stand carefully.


    With worried expression, he attempted to answer her question. "I''m not sure what''s going on either... We seem to have been pulled into the Underworld."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s answer, Sylphy could only surrender to their situation.


    "Ah... I want to cry, but I''m too weak even for that."


    "It''s not time to give up. We need to find a way out of here," Kaizoku said while scanning their surroundings.


    Sylphy responded angrily. "Escape!? The Underworld is known to be more painful than hell itself! No one has ever escaped the Underworld! This underground realm!"


    Kaizoku stopped moving and replied seriously. "Then we''ll be the first ones to get out of here."


    He continued, looking at Sylphy with intense determination. "If we die, we die together. If we live, we live together."


    Seeing Kaizoku''s serious expression, Sylphy gave a small smile.


    "Heh... I really am pathetic..."


    "I still don''t understand how we survived that fall, and since when could you make potions?" Sylphy returned to her usual self, with her sly smile.


    Kaizoku could only answer in confusion. "I''m not sure. When I was half-conscious and barely opened my eyes, I saw someone place two potions in front of my face."


    "When I fully regained consciousness, I forced my right hand to grab the potion and drink it."


    He paused briefly, then continued. "The potion was incredibly effective at healing our wounds... Whoever made it must be highly skilled at crafting such fast-acting potions."


    "Ah, forget it. I hope whoever gave us those potions is on our side. We need to get out of here, and I think we should start by heading there."


    Kaizoku pointed toward a brightly glowing green door.

 Chapter 51 - The Ocean of Death

    Kaizoku opened the door, and a bright green light immediately engulfed both Kaizoku''s and Sylphy''s eyes.


    After a few minutes, the bright light subsided, revealing a vast, dark green ocean flowing eastward.


    Countless restless souls drifted across the green ocean.


    These souls appeared like emotionless beings, almost transparent and dark green, matching the ocean''s color.


    "Huh... So this is what people often talk about... The Ocean of Death," Sylphy said with a questioning expression.


    They saw a very large and long stone bridge in front of them. It looks very old and there are many cracks in the stones.


    Looking at each other uncertainly, Kaizoku and Sylphy could only wonder: is this bridge strong enough to hold them?


    Whatever their answer is, they were forced to continue walking on the old and long bridge into the unknown darkness.


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    Midway, Sylphy heard someone walking. She quickly stopped moving and silently halted Kaizoku.


    The sound was like *crack, crack, crack,* resembling shattering bones. Not knowing what was happening in the darkness ahead, Sylphy and Kaizoku remained still and focused.


    They waited for several seconds. Once the sound disappeared, they continued across the bridge.


    "Ssshh... Stay calm, don''t panic," Sylphy said, attempting to calm herself and Kaizoku.


    Slowly entering the darkness before them. Despite their doubts, they were determined to press forward.


    After walking through the darkness for several minutes, they finally saw light again. Emerging from the darkness, they saw a terrifying castle¡ªpitch black, covered in spider webs and blac clouds, with numerous graves surrounding it.


    "If I''m correct, this is the dwelling of the Grim Reaper, the soul collector."


    "Legend has it that the Grim Reaper isn''t typical¡ªnot wearing a long black robe, but dressed like us to blend with humans, making their work easier," Sylphy said, questioning the certainty of her words.


    She continued, "But I''m not sure if that''s true. It''s just a myth and rumor often fabricated by villagers."


    Hearing Sylphy''s words, Kaizoku could only surrender to the situation. He offered his opinion:


    "So, if that''s true, we''ll try to meet the Grim Reaper and ask to be released from the Underworld. Assuming they''re not evil. But I''m sure he is evil¡ªwhat good person wouldn''t keep their kingdom clean?"


    Since Sylphy had no better suggestion, she followed Kaizoku''s plan.


    "If we succeed, of course. If we fail, we''ll die together, as promised." Sylphy gave a small smile to Kaizoku.


    Seeing her smile, Kaizoku could only return a small smile. Continuing his thought, he spoke with hope: "Hopefully Gabriel and the others are brave enough¡ªor I should say, foolish enough¡ªto help us."


    "But we should keep our expectations low, though I never lose hope." Kaizoku warns to Sylphy.


    They continued their journey toward the kingdom''s massive old gates.


    As they approached the gates, they saw two guards. These guards looked unusual¡ªthey were skeletons.


    To prevent any unexpected encounters, they quickly hid behind a large rock to discuss their next move.

 Chapter 52 - The Role of Good Protagonists

    "So? What should we do? We can''t just walk in," said Kaizoku while discussing with Sylphy.


    Sylphy peeked at the two guards, then ducked back into hiding.


    "Of course that''s impossible¡ªthey''re not human, they''re... skeletons? Surely they have no feelings, let alone kindness."


    Continuing her words, Sylphy shared her thoughts. "Hmm... We could fight them, and with my fangs, I''m sure I could crush their bones. What worries me is their numbers¡ªthere can''t be just two gate guards."


    To double-check, Kaizoku peeked at the guards again before returning to hiding.


    "Yep, it''s impossible to fight them this close to the castle. They must have plenty of backup. We''d better play it safe for now."


    Kaizoku continued, "Like it or not, we have to play the role of good protagonists, making sure they don''t get suspicious or attack us."


    Sylphy let out a sigh. "This is so annoying."


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    "Would you rather die trying? Better to play it safe," Kaizoku replied.


    Sylphy had no choice but to follow Kaizoku''s plan.


    "Ggrrhh... Fine, let''s hope this doesn''t fail like before."


    "Oh, come on! That was Gabriel''s fault for not focusing ahead. Forget it, let''s do this."


    Kaizoku stood up from his hiding spot, followed by Sylphy as they emerged from behind the large rock.


    The two guards immediately turned toward them. They quickly moved closer and pointed their spears at Kaizoku''s and Sylphy''s throats.


    "What are you doing in front of the Underworld castle!" one guard spoke in a hoarse but deep voice.


    Although they were mere living skeletons, that didn''t stop them from speaking.


    Kaizoku nudged Sylphy''s arm, signaling her to let him handle the talking.


    "H-Hi, we mean no harm, we''re just lost travelers."


    The skeleton guard responded, "Travelers, eh? You look very familiar for a traveler, and why would you come to the Underworld without reason? You should know the Underworld is one of the most dangerous places..."


    Sweat poured quickly as Kaizoku worried his true identity would be discovered.


    "Actually, we have an appointment with the lord of the castle? That''s why we need to enter."


    The two guards exchanged glances before returning their focus.


    "The lord? You mean Lord Gon? Lord Gon never accepts invitations from humans. Leave before you regret it."


    Growing more panicked, Kaizoku tried to calm himself.


    "Yes, YES! We have business with Lord Gon, special business of cour-" Kaizoku''s words were cut off by Sylphy.


    "I''m the one who has business with Lord Gon. Take me to him," Sylphy said with great confidence.


    The guard shifted focus to Sylphy. "Huh, you''re a hybrid? I can accept that. If the human is with you, I''ll give you a chance."


    "On one condition¡ªyou must wait for your time to meet Lord Gon. Lord Gon is busy working, so he has little time."


    After saying those words, the other guard quickly struck Kaizoku''s head with the back of his spear, instantly knocking him unconscious.


    Sylphy, watching Kaizoku fall unconscious, didn''t react quickly enough and was also struck by the back of the other guard''s spear, rendering her immediately unconscious like Kaizoku.

 Chapter 53 - Kaizokus Dream Possession

    Kaizoku opened his eyes, carefully regaining consciousness. "Ugh... My head hurts so much..."


    To his right lay Sylphy, still unconscious. Kaizoku quickly tried to wake her up.


    "Hey! Sylphy, wake up!" Kaizoku shook her body.


    After trying his hardest to rouse her with no success, Kaizoku finally gave up as Sylphy proved hard to wake. So he decided to survey his surroundings instead.


    He realized they were both trapped inside a dark prison cell.


    Moving to the iron bars, he looked left and right to see two skeleton guards watching over both sides of the cell. After observing the guards, Kaizoku walked back to where Sylphy lay.


    Having lost his patience, Kaizoku slapped the sleeping Sylphy.


    This method proved effective - Sylphy immediately woke up.


    "Oww... That hurt!" she said, rubbing her cheek.The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement.


    "You sleepyhead, we''re in a prison cell, you idiot!" Kaizoku responded with an angry face.


    Seeing Kaizoku act roughly for the first time, Sylphy was shocked into silence.


    Kaizoku walked backwards to give her some space, searching his hostle belt for his revolver.


    "They took Destion... should I try using the Call spell? That might work," Kaizoku muttered while pacing back and forth, trying to formulate an escape plan.


    Continuing his thoughts aloud, Kaizoku spoke: "No harm in trying... Come to me, Destion!"


    He attempted to use the Call spell, focusing his Soul Energy to summon Destion.


    Several seconds passed, but nothing happened... It seemed they had stored Destion in a heavily secured location, preventing it from breaking free.


    "Damn it! Destion should have returned to my hand! My expensive premium revolver!" Frustrated, Kaizoku kicked the nearby wall repeatedly.


    Hearing the commotion, one of the guards struck the iron bars with his spear and spoke: "Enough! You are required to stay quiet!"


    He returned to his position after warning Kaizoku.


    Left with no other options, Kaizoku gave up and sat in the corner.


    Seeing Kaizoku''s defeated state, Sylphy tried to lift his spirits. She approached and sat beside him.


    "What you did earlier was wrong, but I forgive you... Your weapon means a lot to you, doesn''t it? When you''re separated from it, you lose control of yourself..."


    Seeing Sylphy''s gentle demeanor, Kaizoku softened as well.


    Sighing, he responded to Sylphy''s words. "Yeah, that revolver was my dream possession because I bought it with my savings. From its initial release, I always lost to other buyers, and when I finally had the chance to buy it, I got transported to another world. I never got the opportunity to show it off to my friends."


    Kaizoku felt like crying, finding himself at death''s door and separated from his beloved possession.


    Sylphy remembered her duty to protect the hero''s wellbeing, including his mental state. To comfort Kaizoku, she embraced him warmly and tightly.


    Sylphy whispered, "When we first entered this place, I almost cried too because this place is more terrifying than hell itself."


    "But somehow you managed to encourage me. This time, I''m the one encouraging you, so let''s find a way out of this prison."

 Chapter 54 - Jail Break Mission: Plans

    "Getting out of prison? How?" Kaizoku said with a weary expression.


    "What else? We''re already a solid duo. If our plan worked at the white house, why not here? I''m sure you have a clever idea this time," Sylphy replied with a smile.


    Kaizoku thought about an escape plan. "Hmm... Can your Void Walk pass through walls?"


    "Of course not, Void Walk is a speed-enhancing spell, not teleportation. Even when I''m disappear when it actived, I can still be touched and felt when I move," Sylphy answered.


    She continued, "I could use my hereditary spell, but it requires a difficult method."


    "Bloodlust mode is passed down through my family¡ªonly someone great and strong enough to endure pain can achieve the Bloodlust form."


    "Bloodlust multiplies our speed and strength many times over. The more we''re hurt, the stronger we become."


    "But I''m sure you wouldn''t have the heart to hurt me to trigger my Bloodlust form."


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    Seeing Kaizoku ready to hit her, Sylphy froze.


    "Eh?"


    "No! No! Forget my bad idea!" Sylphy exclaimed in fear.


    Kaizoku returned to his original position, sitting and thinking.


    "Hmm, I have an idea. It''s quite dangerous¡ªare you interested in hearing it?"


    Sylphy looked at Kaizoku with curiosity. "Alright, tell me."


    "It''s simple... Pretend you need to use the bathroom and ask one of the guards to go with you."


    "When you reach the bathroom, try your best to immobilize that skeleton, since they obviously can''t die."


    "If luck is on your side, the iron cell key will be carried by the guard accompanying you. Then, just take the key and return here to save me. Any questions?"


    Sylphy listened carefully.


    "A basic plan¡ªlooks like I''ll have to act again. Don''t worry, my acting is better than yours, nyeh." Sylphy mocked Kaizoku by sticking out her tongue.


    Sylphy moved to the iron bars, ready to execute their plan.


    "Hey!! Help me! I need to pee!"


    The right guard approached Sylphy''s cell and spoke, "Hold it! Lord Gon will be here soon."


    Not accepting the answer, Sylphy responded with an annoyed face. "I can''t hold it anymore! Do you want it to smell when Lord Gon arrives?"


    Having no other choice and not wanting to disappoint Lord Gon, the guard agreed to Sylphy''s request.


    "Ggrrhhh... Fine, follow me."


    The guard opened the iron cell door and walked to the right, followed by Sylphy from behind.


    Kaizoku walked to the iron bars, watching Sylphy and the guard leave.


    To prevent the other guard from noticing anything unusual, Kaizoku tried to divert the left guard''s focus.


    "Must be tiring, standing all the time?"


    The guard answered while maintaining his stance.


    "What do you know about me, human?"


    "Huh? Aren''t you human too?" Kaizoku replied.


    The guard responded, "I''m not human, I''m a soul with physical form. Although I take the form of a human skeleton, but still I''m not human."


    Kaizoku sat next to the iron bars.


    "Eh... Is that so... This world is very strange, you know? Want to hear about it? Stories from another world? I mean, not the world outside the Underworld. A world that''s completely new to you¡ªwould you like to hear about it?"


    The guard''s curiosity was strong, and he quickly said "Sure."

 Chapter 55 - Jail Break Mission: Execution

    "So that''s why I didn''t know what the underworld was like. How about you tell me about this world?" Kaizoku asked after finishing explaining about his original world.


    "Well, that''s quite suprising, so the Underworld... It''s difficult to explain, but it''s a terrifying place for humans. Lost souls are trapped here forever, carried away by the Ocean of Death. If any human falls into that sea, they''ll be pulled down by the souls within it. Escape is impossible," the guard replied.


    After seconds guard continued, "Hmm, John is taking quite long..."


    Hearing the guard''s words, Kaizoku also wondered why Sylphy was taking so long.


    Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind hit the guard, throwing him far away.


    Sylphy appeared in front of Kaizoku with worried face. "Hi! Sorry I took so long."


    She quickly unlocked the iron bars with the key she had obtained from the previous guard.


    "Yeah, yeah, you took forever."


    Kaizoku stepped out of the prison cell.


    "Why did it take so long? My mouth is dry from telling stories about my world."


    "No time! Take my hand, Kai." Sylphy replied with a panicked expression.If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.


    Following Sylphy''s direction, Kaizoku grabbed her right hand.


    "Get ready! VOID WALK!!"


    Sylphy used the Void Walk spell, multiplying her speed many times over.


    When the guard returned to the prison cell, he found the door open and no one inside. "Damn it!"


    He quickly moved to sound the emergency alarm.


    The alarm blared throughout the prison. All guards were tasked with finding Sylphy and Kaizoku who had escaped from their cell.


    Meanwhile, Sylphy and Kaizoku had successfully escaped the prison and were moving to a safe location.


    Sylphy moved incredibly fast - within seconds, they stopped inside a cave near the Ocean of Death, beneath the bridge they had crossed earlier to escape.


    Since Kaizoku wasn''t used to such extreme speeds, he vomited when they suddenly stopped, weakened by Sylphy''s velocity.


    After throwing up, Kaizoku collapsed weakly.


    "Ugh... Why did you use Void Walk for so long?"


    "Because I didn''t know the way out, idiot! I had to circle around to find an exit," Sylphy answered with an annoyed face.


    "Yeah, yeah... Let me rest for a bit, I''m... I''m dizzy..." Kaizoku said weakly.


    "Alright, let''s rest for now. I''ll keep watch outside - don''t go anywhere."


    Sylphy walked to the cave entrance, guarding it from the skeleton guards.


    "Hey, Sylphy... I''m starting to understand why you''re so afraid of this place," said Kaizoku.


    Sylphy looked back and replied, "I feel the same... But I think this place isn''t as scary as the rumors suggest."


    She turned forward again, gazing at the sea filled with floating souls.


    Kaizoku chuckled softly. "Heh... This world is more painful than my original world. I guess I regret not being more grateful back then."


    "The truth is, changing worlds doesn''t necessarily mean things will be better than before. Finding happiness takes time, just like it did for me... Right, Sylphy?"


    Sylphy looked at Kaizoku with a small smile. "Huh... I don''t know anything about your world, but you seem to be right."


    "You were summoned to this world by the gods and goddesses for a reason. We need a strong hero, and becoming strong takes time. It seems our journey will be the time needed to shape you into the hero we desire."

 Chapter 56 - Strange Cave

    "We can''t go back the way we came - the guards are still watching closely, too dangerous outside from the cave. Our only option is deeper into this cave," Sylphy said after returning from scouting outside.


    Kaizoku stood up from his rest and could only sigh and follow Sylphy''s order.


    They ventured further into the cave, where they spotted a green torch on the right wall.


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku grabbed it as the cave was growing darker.


    "Where are we even going..." Kaizoku muttered, still feeling weak.


    "I don''t know either, let''s just keep going..." Sylphy replied.


    They continued walking deeper into the cave with no clear direction.


    The further they went, the more uneasy they became. Paranoia and doubt began to haunt them both.


    Despite this, they kept their feelings buried deep inside and remained silent.


    Suddenly, Kaizoku sensed something moving behind them - he thought he heard movement. Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon.


    "Huh!?" he turned around suspiciously.


    "Hey Sylphy, did you hear what I heard?" Kaizoku asked with uncertainty.


    "What did you hear? I didn''t hear anything," Sylphy responded.


    The longer Kaizoku stared behind them, the faster his heart beat. His breathing quickened and sweat poured down his face.


    Silence began to consume him.


    Before the situation could worsen, Sylphy snapped Kaizoku back to reality by tapping his right arm.


    "Hey, HEY KAI! Are you even listening to me!?" she shouted.


    Startled by Sylphy''s yell, Kaizoku broke from his trance.


    "Ah!? What!? Sorry? What were you saying?"


    "What are you doing? Why do you keep looking back?" Sylphy asked with confusion.


    "Huh? What? Looking back? ... Never mind, let''s just continue our journey. I''m starting to feel really uneasy."


    Kaizoku walked foward faster.


    "Huh? Hey, wait up!"


    Sylphy quickened her pace to match his.


    As they ventured deeper, the sounds of bats faded away and spider webs became scarce. The further they went, the quieter it became.


    Only the crackling of the torch and their breathing could be heard.


    Suddenly, Sylphy felt an intense cold. She shivered violently.


    "Hey, Kai. Do you feel cold? Why am I suddenly feeling this extreme coldness?"


    Kaizoku, on the other hand, felt burning hot.


    "Huh? Cold? I''m burning up..."


    Sweat poured down his face rapidly.


    "Maybe you were right earlier - we need to get out of here quickly," Sylphy said while continuously shivering.


    "Huff... You''re right... I''m so hot..."


    After saying this, Kaizoku and Sylphy began walking faster.


    They continued without stopping despite the cold and heat filling their bodies.


    Without breaking stride, Sylphy finally caught a familiar scent.


    "Hmm... This smell... It''s the same as outside the cave! We''re approaching an exit!" Sylphy said with a exciting smile.


    "Really!? Finally! We need to move even faster!"


    They both started running forward, hoping to find the cave''s exit.


    Racing ahead at full speed, Kaizoku and Sylphy saw an intensely bright green light before them.


    Without hesitation, they ran straight into the light, not knowing what awaited them.


    As they entered the light, Sylphy and Kaizoku''s eyes were overwhelmed by its green brilliance.

 Chapter 57 - Strange Man

    Because Kaizoku and Sylphy couldn''t stop running and their vision was blinded by the green light, they crashed into the cardboard wall.


    Bursting through the cardboard-covered wall, Kaizoku and Sylphy fell on top of each other.


    "Oww... You''re so heavy..." groaned Kaizoku, pinned under Sylphy''s body.


    "And your feet stink!" Sylphy retorted, with Kaizoku''s left foot near her neck.


    They eventually managed to stand up and survey their surroundings.


    "Huh... What is this place?"


    Kaizoku wondered, looking around then found a bed at the side of the room.


    "Seems like someone''s bedroom... But whose? And why would they cover up the secret passage to that cave? It''s really strange, isn''t it?"


    Sylphy examined the cardboard wall that had concealed the secret path.


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    "Fine by me. I can finally rest after that horrifying cave experience."


    Kaizoku jumped onto the bed.


    "Hmm, pretty soft."


    Since Sylphy also needed rest and Kaizoku had claimed the bed, she chose to lie down on the long sofa.


    Their peace was short-lived as they heard loud cheering, as if there was an excited audience watching some spectacular event.


    "Ugh... Just when I found some peace and quiet!" Kaizoku complained, covering his ears with a pillow.


    "That''s odd. Why would there be a bedroom next to all this noise? Kai, want to investigate?" Sylphy asked with curious eyes.


    "Me? Heh, I just got comfortable... You go ahead," Kaizoku replied lazily.


    Sylphy sighed and walked to the door. When she tried to open it, she found it locked. She pressed her ear against it to listen.


    She heard enthusiastic cheering and slight tremors, as if something massive was moving around.


    As she was about to stop eavesdropping, she heard footsteps approaching the room.


    Quickly, Sylphy ran and pulled Kaizoku into a narrow locker to hide together.


    "Shhh..."


    A startled Kaizoku could only stay quiet and follow Sylphy''s lead.


    Sylphy''s instincts proved correct as a man entered the bedroom. He was incredibly muscular and tall, clearly mature with long wave dark orange hair.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy were shocked to see that he was human and not a skeleton, proving they weren''t the only humans around.


    Sylphy noticed a key hanging from the man''s pants.


    She signaled to Kaizoku with her eyes to grab the key.


    Kaizoku spotted it fast and understood, nodding in acknowledgment.


    As the man was about to leave, Sylphy burst from the locker and leaped at him, pinning his arms behind his back.


    Kaizoku quickly ran forward and kicked the man''s legs out from under him.


    Sylphy covered his mouth to muffle any screams.


    She grabbed the key and ran out, with Kaizoku following close behind.


    Once both outside, Sylphy immediately locked the door.


    The man, still in pain from the attack, crawled toward the secret cave passage.


    "Heh... Big mistake..." he muttered as he dragged himself into the hidden wall passage.


    He enter the secret way goes inside the cave, crawling with some head, thinking he can escape from this worse hell world and live freely.

 Chapter 58 - Really? The Outlaws ?

    After escaping the bedroom, Kaizoku and Sylphy ran left down the dark corridor toward the sound of enthusiastic cheering.


    Before they could exit the corridor, iron bars suddenly dropped from above, blocking their only path.


    "No! Our way out..."


    Kaizoku cried, kicking the iron bars in frustration.


    Sylphy heard footsteps coming from a door to their right.


    She pulled Kaizoku away from the door and prepared for a fight.


    "Why are you pulling me- oh..."


    Kaizoku''s complaint died as someone emerged.


    A short, pot-bellied man stepped out, wearing a gray fedora and neat clothes like Thomas. His white mustache twitched as he brushed off his suit, not yet noticing them.


    When he finally looked up, he regarded them with a blank expression.


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    "What are you doing here? Want to join as fighters?" the pot-bellied man asked.


    "Huh?" Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged confused looks.


    Kaizoku whispered to Sylphy, "We don''t have a choice. We''re demon lord fugitives¡ªwe''ll never escape safely. Remember, we''re in enemy territory."


    They both lowered their heads in resignation.


    "Well? Your names?" the pot-bellied man prompted.


    "Uh... I''m Billy McCarter, and this is... my partner, Mary Maxwell," Kaizoku answered with a forced smile.


    Sylphy could only sigh and play along.


    "Alright... Individual or group fighters?"


    "Uh... Group," Kaizoku replied nervously, worried their disguise would fail.


    "Got a group name?"


    "Uh... The... Ah! The Outlaws," Kaizoku declared confidently.


    "Seriously?" Sylphy whispered, but stayed in character.


    "Shhh..." Kaizoku hushed her.


    "The Outlaws... Very well. When your group name is announced, the gate will open. You must out and face your opponent. Understood?" the pot-bellied man said while writing their group name on the paper.


    They both nodded nervously.


    "Good. Just wait for your turn."


    The pot-bellied man disappeared down the dark corridor.


    "Really? The Outlaws? That''s for lawless criminals," Sylphy scowled.


    "Come on, it fits! The demon lord and his followers see us as criminals. We''re outside their laws. Bandits and bounty hunters would chase us if they knew our real identities. Better play it safe," Kaizoku teased.


    "Grrr... Whatever! Let''s just survive this fight and escape this horrible place!"


    They sat against the wall, waiting to be called to fight against... someone? something? They had no idea what awaited them.


    "Right... Why don''t we first ask who our opponents are, now I''m starting to get a little worried." said Kaizoku nervously.


    Sylphy stood up from her seat to see what was beyond the large iron bars blocking their path now.


    Just a round place with very light whitish yellow sand soil. Plus the screaming sounds made Sylphy very curious about what was going on.


    "It would be even better if we asked his name and who our opponent was. The man looks very serious, doesn''t he?"


    Kaizoku lowered his head and answered Sylphy''s words, "That''s right, his clothes are similar to Thomas''s. Do you think that he is Thomas''s subordinate too? Who hasn''t been told that we are in here?"


    "I don''t know, Kai. It''s too much things to be worried about, but we still need to keep our spirits up..."

 Chapter 59 - Colosseum

    Kaizoku and Sylphy waited for their names to be called. Kaizoku stared through the iron bars into the arena.


    The sand field stretched so wide that its edges were impossible to see from where he stood.


    "Ugh... How much longer? I''m tired of sitting here for over an hour!" Sylphy shouted, stood up angrily.


    "Be patient, they''ll call us soon," Kaizoku replied, glancing back at her.


    "Urgh! We could have escaped ages ago."


    They continued waiting as the crowd''s cheers and shouts persisted endlessly.


    Finally, after another half hour, the announcer called their group.


    "SINCE HERCULES HASN''T SHOWN UP, WE''LL CALL OUR NEXT CONTESTANTS. EVERYONE!! WE HAVE NEW CHALLENGERS! PLEASE WELCOME... THEEE OUTLAAAWWWSSSS!!!" the announcer roared enthusiastically.


    "Ha! Finally!" Sylphy jumping up eagerly.


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    The massive iron gate rose, Kaizoku and Sylphy walked into the arena.


    They made their way to the center, observing the spectators on both sides¡ªa diverse crowd of all races: skeletons, orcs, humans, hybrids, elves, wizards, and many others.


    They awkwardly waved with forced smiles, still uncertain about their opponent.


    "EVERYONE! MEET THE OUTLAWS! TWO MEMBERS: THE GENTLEMAN IN THE CLEAN FACE BUT DIRTY BLACK TUXEDO, BIIIILLLLYYY MCCARTEEERRR!!!"


    The crowd applauded and cheered for the new fighter.


    "AND ON THE OTHER SIDE! WE HAVE THE BEAUTIFUL WOLF HYBRID LADY WITH DARK PURPLE HAIR! WEARING A TORN WHITE DRESS, MARY MAAAXXXXWEEEEELLLLL!!!"


    The crowd''s excitement doubled at the arena''s first female fighter.


    The audience very excited to see the new fighters, namely Kaizoku and Sylphy, in the arena. Curious who they are who dare to enter one of the deadliest arena.


    "THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE DAY AT COLOSSEUM FIGHT! FEATURING NEW CHALLENGERS, ENJOY THE SHOW BEFORE IT ENDS!" the announcer bellowed.


    Kaizoku whispered to Sylphy with suprised tone, "This is a Colosseum!? We''re going to die here..."


    Sylphy, unfamiliar with Colosseums, dismissed his concern. "Die? No, we won''t die here. We''ll win this fight, trust me."


    "Are you crazy? The Colosseum is where people fight to the death against beasts or humans."


    Sylphy gently pushed Kaizoku. "Stop complaining. We''ve come too far to give up now, no matter what."


    Kaizoku could only swallow his fear and trust Sylphy''s words.


    "Who''s our opponent, huh!? I''ll tear them to pieces," Sylphy declared confidently.


    "AS USUAL! THE FINAL BATTLE WILL FEATURE MASTER GON''S PET, UNDEFEATED AND MOST FEARED!"


    "Undefeated and most feared? Heh, probably just some cute little puppy," Sylphy remained confident.


    "Come on Sylphy, they might be telling the truth. If they are, we''re dead!" Kaizoku panicked, trying to warn Sylphy.


    "Quiet, this place isn''t as bad as I thought," Sylphy replied with unwavering confidence.


    "Now, where is the little puppy? Where is it? Is it gone? Is it scared?" Sylphy laughing, mocking their opponent.


    "Stop it, Sylphy! You only making this worse!"


    "THE OUTLAWS WILL FACE THE UNDEFEATED CHAMPION OF ALL TIME, FEARED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD... CERBERUUUSSSS!!!"


    The iron gate in front of them opened upwards, seeing bright green lights staring at the from the darkness inside the gate.

 Chapter 60 - Cerberus

    At the name ''Cerberus,'' Kaizoku and Sylphy froze in shock.


    "Whaaaat!?" they exclaimed simultaneously.


    "CE-CERBERUS!?"


    They stared at each other in terror.


    "Ha! Where''s your confidence now?" Kaizoku pushed Sylphy, annoyed by her too confident.


    "I didn''t expect our opponent to be Cerberus!" Sylphy shoved him back.


    They knew who Cerberus was, a large three-headed dog that guarded the underground world. The thing that makes Sylphy very confident is because Cerberus'' original job is to guard the Underworld, not to be a fighter in a match.


    They kept pushing and blaming each other until they were interrupted by thunderous footsteps that shook the sand like a small earthquake.


    "BEHOLD! THE THREE-HEADED HOUND! CER-BERUS!"


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    The beast halted right before them as they clung to each other in fear.


    Cerberus stood with unmatched might, an underworld titan ready to destroy any challenger. Its massive body shook the ground with each step. Green flames blazed in its eyes, reflecting eternal malevolence and unquenchable rage. Those fiery gazes could pierce through anyone''s courage.


    The beast circled the terrified pair.


    Ancient bone armor protected each of Cerberus''s feet, hard and sharp as sword blades. The armor enhanced its savage, invincible appearance, as if wearing the bones of fallen souls. Despite its enormous size, Cerberus moved with impossible agility, able to close distances instantly with steel-crushing claws.


    Its mere presence was a nightmare. Cerberus wasn''t just a monster¡ªit was fear incarnate, an harbinger of inevitable destruction. Every opponent faced profound terror, knowing they were challenging death itself.


    This was the first time Kaizoku and Sylphy saw Cerberus in its true, huge form. It''s surprising how different Cerberus'' work is.


    Yet Kaizoku steeled himself. He broke free from their fearful embrace and stood tall before Cerberus.


    Kaizoku felt something that made him escape from his fear, something that was able to push Kaizoku further from his heart.


    "If this is a step for me to become a hero, then, I must continue to fight whoever is in front of me. No matter how big or scary, I have to try it."


    Seeing his courage, Sylphy refused to be outdone. She strengthened her resolve and stood beside him.


    "FOR THE SECOND TIME AND LAST TIME, SINCE HERCULES HASN''T ARRIVED, THE OUTLAWS WILL FACE CERBERUS! IF THE OUTLAWS WIN, THEY EARN THE RIGHT TO ENTER MASTER GON''S CASTLE!!!"


    Cerberus stopped before them, wild-eyed and drooling like rainfall due to its immense size.


    "If this is our path into the kingdom, then we''ll finish it..." Kaizoku declared bravely.


    Sylphy looked at him, puzzled. "Since when did you become so brave?"


    Kaizoku didn''t answer, standing straight and facing the three-headed beast.


    "I hope you''re ready, Sylphy. Remember my promise¡ªif we die, we die together; if we live, we live together," Kaizoku proclaimed nobly.


    Sylphy smiled, remembering his promise when they first entered the Underworld.


    "Heh, of course I''m ready..."


    She clenched her fists, prepared to fight alongside Kaizoku.

 Chapter 61 - Man of His Word

    "Hey! Come here, fierce dog!"


    Kaizoku tried to strike Cerberus''s right leg with his right hand.


    Before he could land the hit, Cerberus''s middle head swiftly caught Kaizoku''s right hand in its jaws. The middle head began toying with Kaizoku, jerking him up and down repeatedly.


    "SYLPHY!!! HELP ME!" Kaizoku screamed in terror at the top of his lungs.


    "OH! LOOKS LIKE CERBERUS IS TREATING BILLY AS ITS NEW TOY!" the announcer''s commentary energized the crowd, who cheered as they watched Cerberus playing with Kaizoku.


    Sylphy watched in fear as Cerberus toyed with Kaizoku, but her fear didn''t stop her from fighting to save him from the middle head''s grasp.


    Taking deep breaths, Sylphy steeled herself.


    "Huff, huff, huff... Alright Sylphy, you can do this..."


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    "Come on Sylphy, you''ve trained years for this..."


    She assumed a stance ready to sprint.


    Sylphy crouched in a starting position to maximize her speed.


    "Ready... 1... 2... 3!"


    After counting down, Sylphy darted forward like a wild predator. She clawed at Cerberus''s left leg to climb up its body.


    Dodging all attempts to bite from the left head, Sylphy finally reached the top of Cerberus''s massive, broad back.


    Still running, she charged toward the middle head that was busy playing with Kaizoku''s right hand.


    Sylphy leaped and plunged her sharp claws into the side of Cerberus''s head, raking them down to its neck.


    The attack forced the middle head to release Kaizoku''s right hand in pain.


    Sylphy continued clawing down to Cerberus''s belly before withdrawing her claws.


    "Void Walk!" she used Void Walk to save Kaizoku before he hit the ground.


    Carrying him in both arms, Sylphy rescued Kaizoku and ran far behind Cerberus.


    She stopped once they were at a safe distance.


    Kaizoku, still in Sylphy''s arms, vomited on the ground from the effects of Void Walk.


    "Oh... I''m so nauseous, and my right hand hurts terribly," Kaizoku said weakly while his hand bleeding.


    Seeing Kaizoku''s pained face, Sylphy felt sympathy and offered, "Kai... You''re not ready to fight. Why don''t you rest? Let me handle Cerberus."


    "No... I won''t give up that easily, I am a man of his word. I will do everything to end this fair and square! Animals never defeat me, no animals can defeat me! Whatever its size is!"


    Kaizoku pushed her sideways, falling from Sylphy''s arms.


    "I still have one hand left, my left. We can finish this fight..." after saying this, Kaizoku forced himself to stand, despite his dizziness and throbbing right hand.


    "Kai..." Sylphy could only watch in moved silence at Kaizoku''s determination.


    Though standing, Kaizoku looked extremely weak. Blood still flowed from his right hand, and vomit stained his right shoe.


    "Hey... Sylphy... Give me one of your sharp claws..." Kaizoku said softly and weakly.


    Sylphy obliged, biting off her right thumb''s claw. As soon as it detached, a new claw grew back within seconds.


    Kaizoku gripped the claw tightly, ready to plunge it into Cerberus''s body.

 Chapter 62 - Throw Me Up!

    When Cerberus regained its focus, it charged at high speed toward Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    "Sylphy! Throw me up!" Kaizoku shouted loudly.


    Though hesitant at first, Sylphy had no choice but to comply as Cerberus rapidly closed in on them.


    Gripping both of Kaizoku''s legs, Sylphy spun around and launched him toward Cerberus with built-up momentum.


    Kaizoku landed successfully on Cerberus''s middle head and quickly plunged the sharp claw into it.


    The stabbing attack caught Cerberus off guard, making it writhe in pain.


    "Now, Sylphy!" Kaizoku shouted as he plunged the claw even deeper.


    Sylphy immediately crouched into a starting position and sprinted up Cerberus''s body for the second time.


    She ran swiftly toward the middle head''s eyes, passing Kaizoku who was still driving in the claw. Sylphy reached the flaming left eye and thrust her claws deep into it.Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.


    Cerberus howled in pain. As it thrashed its head, Kaizoku lost his balance and fell.


    Seeing Kaizoku falling, Sylphy quickly withdrew her claws and moved to save him.


    She caught Kaizoku in an embrace, using her body as a cushion for his fall.


    "WHOA!!! LOOKS LIKE MARY SAVED HER PARTNER FROM THE FALL! THIS FIGHT IS MORE EXCITING THAN WE EXPECTED! DON''T MISS THIS LEGENDARY BATTLE!" The crowd''s enthusiasm grew watching their fight.


    Despite his pain, Cerberus counterattacked by attempted to stomp on Kaizoku and Sylphy who were still on the ground.


    Seeing Cerberus''s foot about to crush them, Sylphy quickly pushed Kaizoku aside, leaving herself to take the impact.


    Kaizoku watched in horror and grief. "SYLPHY!!! NO... DON''T! DON''T DIE..."


    Tears welled in his eyes, worried that Sylphy would die from being trampled by Cerberus just to protect his own life.


    Through the scattered dust, Sylphy was visible, still resisting the stomp.


    "Ggrrhhh... Shut up! I''m not dead yet!" she growled angrily, struggling to hold back the massive foot.


    Blood ran down Sylphy''s head - she had been struck but managed to hold up the enormous paw.


    The wound triggered Sylphy''s Bloodlust mode, multiplying her speed and strength several times over.


    She lifted Cerberus''s foot higher and then threw it upward with tremendous force.


    Cerberus lost its balance and crashed to the ground.


    "OHHHHHH!!!! THE OUTLAWS BROUGHT DOWN CERBERUS!? THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE''VE SEEN CERBERUS FALL!"


    The spectators were stunned watching Sylphy topple Cerberus.


    "GRRRHHH... ENOUGH WITH YOUR PITY, KAI. WE''RE NOT FINISHED YET." Sylphy''s voice had changed dramatically, intimidating even Kaizoku.


    She sprinted toward the fallen Cerberus, leaving behind a confused Kaizoku.


    "No, no wait! Don''t leave me alone!" Kaizoku answered while running after Sylphy from behind.


    Sylphy unleashed a barrage of rapid slashes at Cerberus''s right head''s neck.


    Cerberus howled in agony from the swift, brutal assault.


    But Cerberus wouldn''t stay down, struggling with all its might to stand again.


    As Cerberus rose, Sylphy fell back to the ground. Undeterred, she repeated her earlier move, preparing to throw Kaizoku up again.


    Quickly grabbing both of Kaizoku''s legs, Sylphy launched him into the air for the second time.

 Chapter 63 - Dont Break Our Promise

    "AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!" Kaizoku soared through the air.


    Despite his speed, he managed to land perfectly on Cerberus''s body.


    Suddenly, Sylphy''s claw flew up from below, landing right in front of him.


    "Huh!? Thanks Sylphy!" Said Kaizoku after getting up from his fell.


    Kaizoku grabbed the long and sharp claw to counterattack Cerberus.


    Spotting the previously embedded claw that fell down, Kaizoku ran forward and grab it.


    "Alright Cerberus, which part of you wants to feel this fierce lady''s claws!"


    Kaizoku drove both long, sharp claws directly into the neck of Cerberus''s middle head.


    Cerberus howled in pain again...


    Sylphy seized the opportunity. While Cerberus was distracted by pain, she leaped high and plunged both clawed hands beneath his eye sockets.


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    All the claw wounds leaked bright green fluid from inside Cerberus, though the liquid appeared harmless.


    Cerberus shook his head violently. However, Kaizoku held onto both claws, managing to stay on.


    Cerberus grew more aggressive toward Sylphy, repeatedly trying to stomp her with all four feet.


    Sylphy continuously evaded Cerberus''s stomps - her incredible speed made his attacks impossible to land.


    Despite Cerberus''s aggression, Kaizoku kept pressing his counterattack.


    He pulled out the right claw and stabbed it higher up, repeating the process like climbing a mountain.


    Upon reaching the top of Cerberus''s middle head, Kaizoku drove both claws directly into his nose.


    Due to Cerberus''s instability, Kaizoku accidentally slipped and slid down with the claws, tearing open the middle head''s nose.


    "Help, Sylphy!!" Kaizoku cried out in fear but still keeping his hand.


    Seeing Kaizoku about to fall, Sylphy quickly jumped high to catch him.


    But Cerberus, anticipating this, moved to swat Sylphy away like a flying insect.


    Sylphy wouldn''t let that happen. Her reactions were faster than Cerberus''s - she threw Kaizoku back onto his body, though this left her open to the brutal strike from Cerberus''s right paw.


    The impact sent Sylphy flying far away.


    Seeing Sylphy thrown, Kaizoku screamed, "SYLPHY!!! YOU INSOLENT DOG! I''LL KILL YOU!"


    "THOUGH I FEEL PAIN, THE PAIN I''LL INFLICT WILL BE FAR WORSE!"


    Feeling very worried that Sylphy would not survive and was afraid that Sylphy would leave Kaizoku alive, Kaizoku had to respond with all his efforts.


    Kaizoku focused intensely, preparing to use the Creation spell that would drain his soul energy.


    Mastering the Creation spell in seconds, Kaizoku manifested a massive greatsword that required tremendous energy just to lift.


    His rage overcame the spell''s painful toll. Furiously, Kaizoku raised the enormous greatsword high.


    With all his might, Kaizoku rushed to the top of Cerberus'' head that still ducking down excitedly and cautiously.


    Then he plunged the long, massive blade straight into the top of Cerberus''s middle head.


    This was the most devastating attack Cerberus had endured - a huge sword piercing deep into his brain.


    "GGRRAAAHHHH!!! DIE, YOU DAMNED DOG!"


    Kaizoku drove the sword downward through the nose and neck, splitting Cerberus''s middle head in two.


    Kaizoku fell with the greatsword still in both hands. He thrust the blade into the sandy ground to break his fall from the height.


    "Don''t break our promise, Sylphy."

 Chapter 64 - Berseker

    Kaizoku was drenched in green liquid falling from the split middle head of Cerberus.


    Despite this, Cerberus still had two remaining functional heads that could see and think.


    Cerberus was not yet defeated. He attempted to attack Kaizoku by stomping with his right front paw.


    However, Kaizoku quickly pulled his massive sword from the sandy ground and aimed it upward before Cerberus''s paw could land.


    Too late to react, Cerberus''s paw was impaled by Kaizoku''s sword like a nail piercing into flesh.


    Involuntarily, Cerberus pulled his paw upward due to the pain from the sword''s pierce. As Cerberus retracted his paw, Kaizoku still firmly gripped the sword embedded deeply.


    "This greatsword... I will name it... Berserker..." Kaizoku said with cold tone.


    Kaizoku christened the weapon, creating a contract of ownership.


    From this moment, Kaizoku could summon Berserker with the Call spell.


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    Cerberus raised his paw to his front eyes, ensuring Kaizoku was still beneath him.


    But what Cerberus did was a grave mistake.


    Kaizoku mustered his courageous spirit and ready leap forward, directly in front of Cerberus''s eyes.


    After a few seconds of staring each other down, Kaizoku was full ready to jump toward Cerberus''s eye.


    Jumping from Cerberus''s paw and landing precisely beneath the monster''s eye socket.


    Quickly, Kaizoku called Berserker with the Call spell. "Berserker! Hear my call!"


    The greatsword emerged from Cerberus''s paw and flew directly toward Kaizoku, who was hanging near the eye socket.


    Swiftly, Kaizoku gripped Berserker again, then with all his might, lifted the sword with just one hand.


    Of course, Kaizoku was overwhelmed by the sword''s enormous size. However, this did not make him surrender.


    Filled with rage and blazing spirit, Kaizoku successfully lifted the massive sword and immediately plunged it into Cerberus''s right eye.


    Cerberus howled in pain once again.


    Kaizoku gripped Berserker tightly to prevent himself from falling.


    Due to Kaizoku''s weight, the sword could not sustain its position for long and eventually slid down beneath Cerberus''s eye.


    Cerberus continued howling in agony as Kaizoku''s sword continuously created new wounds.


    The sword descended to the right side of the neck.


    Cerberus attempted to remove Kaizoku, who was still on its right neck, using its right paw.


    Quickly, Kaizoku acted before the paw could reach him. He jumped onto the paw and called Berserker again to stab into it.


    Kaizoku successfully impaled Berserker into Cerberus''s right front paw.


    "You''ll regret this, damn dog!" Kaizoku shouted angrily.


    Kaizoku dragged Berserker downward until it fell to the ground.


    For the second time, Kaizoku landed with Berserker embedded in the ground, serving as a cushion for his fall.


    Kaizoku looked up, realizing Cerberus was vulnerable and in pain.


    He didn''t want to waste this opportunity and quickly ran toward Cerberus''s left front paw.


    With Hero''s Blood already activated, Kaizoku''s physical strength multiplied exponentially.


    He spun his greatsword, cutting off Cerberus''s lower leg.


    Losing its lower leg, Cerberus lost balance and fell onto the sandy ground.


    Splitting its lower leg into two parts, more green liquid came out from inside Cerberus.

 Chapter 65 - Heros Rage

    Everyone stood in stunned silence watching Kaizoku overwhelm Cerberus.


    Kaizoku breathed heavily, having expended all his energy just to weaken Cerberus. It was worth nothing that Kaizoku was merely a human with minor enhancements - even with repeated assistance, he remained human with limited energy reserves.


    "Grrrhhhh... I can''t stop now... I must endure without anyone''s help, I must fight enemies on my own!"


    Kaizoku''s rage intensified, making his heart beat faster, pumping Hero''s Blood throughout his veins.


    Slowly but surely, he walked toward Cerberus''s fallen left head that lay motionless.


    Kaizoku raised his sword and struck Cerberus''s left neck with tremendous force.


    Cerberus tried to stand but struggled, his missing lower leg making it impossible to gain proper footing.


    "AAAARRGGHHH!!!! DIE YOU CURSED DOG! YOU DISGUSTING DOG! YOU ARROGANT DOG! DIE AND NEVER COMEBACK!"


    Kaizoku repeatedly stabbing Cerberus''s neck until he was halfway through, nearly severing the left head.Stolen story; please report.


    Kaizoku''s white hair spread further, completely transforming the right front portion of his hair white.


    Finally, Kaizoku severed Cerberus''s left head from his body. Only the right head remained.


    A hero''s rage wasn''t ordinary anger - it stemmed from powerful motivation. Was Kaizoku''s fury merely because Sylphy was hurt? Or did he have another reason for such intense anger?


    With an expressionless face, Kaizoku stared intensely into the eyes of Cerberus''s right head.


    That gaze made Cerberus realize his opponent wasn''t ordinary, but the hero whom the demon lord sought.


    This realization filled Cerberus with fear and doubt about fighting a hero with potential matching the demon lord''s.


    But this realization came too late for Cerberus. He could only pretend to be brave and fight back, his pride refusing to be crushed by a single person.


    "Come on, you damned dog, are you going to lie there lazily? Get up."


    Kaizoku''s words sounded like commands to Cerberus. Now aware of who he faced, Cerberus obeyed the hero''s order.


    With great effort, Cerberus stood on his remaining three legs. With only one head left, he was severely weakened and in pain.


    Cerberus lowered his head before Kaizoku, who was covered in the Cerberus'' green fluid.


    This gesture signified Cerberus''s admission of defeat and surrender of victory to Kaizoku.


    The rage within Kaizoku hadn''t accepted Cerberus''s surrender - in his consciousness, he desperately wanted to kill Cerberus.


    No matter how hard Kaizoku tried to contain his anger, he couldn''t let Cerberus live.


    Cerberus understood Kaizoku''s decision just from his gaze and resigned himself to death.


    Kaizoku climbed up the nose, forehead, and onto Cerberus''s head. Full of rage, he thrust his sword directly into Cerberus''s brain, then drove it forward through to his nose.


    Killing Cerberus''s final head.


    The battle was won by Kaizoku, who had succeeded in killing Cerberus by destroying all three of his brains.


    Everyone remained silent, not daring to cheer.


    "Just, give me my reward now." Kaizoku demands with cold tone.


    A ring fell from the sky, which Kaizoku caught and placed on his middle finger.


    He walked away toward the still unconscious Sylphy.

 Chapter 66 - Dont Leave Me

    Covered in green liquid, Kaizoku tried to wake the unconscious Sylphy.


    Sylphy had passed out after being hit hard against a solid wall.


    Kaizoku removed his belt pants to secure and bind Berseker to his back.


    Finally, the commentator and host bravely spoke. "THE WINNER IS BILLY, BILLY MCCARTER! THE OUTLAWS ARE THE FIRST TO SUCCESSFULLY KILL CERBERUS! THE UNDEFEATED TITAN HAS BEEN DEFEATED!"


    Kaizoku lifted Sylphy''s arm carefully under his own.


    "MR. BILLY! YOU, YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELF WORTHY OF ENTERING LORD GON''S KINGDOM... THE KINGDOM OF GONE, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE GRAND GATE THAT IS NOW OPEN BEFORE YOU... PLEASE, PLEASE COME IN."


    Kaizoku walked silently, carrying Sylphy in his arms towards the open grand gate.


    During his walking foward, Kaizoku quietly shed tears. Something inside Kaizoku felt something was wrong with him.


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    After walking for quite some time with Sylphy still unconscious, Kaizoku spotted a door similar to the one they had first passed through.


    Exhausted, he decided to enter the room while Sylphy''s still on his arm.


    The door was unlocked. Kaizoku entered and as expected, found a bedroom similar to their previous one.


    With only one bed, he gently laid Sylphy down.


    Kaizoku pulled a nearby chair and sat beside Sylphy to rest.


    "Please... we''re not done yet, I don''t want losing my close person again. I beg you Sylphy, don''t forget about our promises."


    Not long after, Kaizoku fell asleep due to exhaustion. Kaizoku''s sleeping head rested on top of Sylphy''s hand with dried tear marks on Kaizoku''s face.


    Eventually, after awhile Sylphy awoke from her unconsciousness, seeing Kaizoku asleep while holding her right hand while his head on her hand.


    Dizzy and confused, Sylphy tried to speak. "K-Kai? What''s happening?"


    Her voice was very soft, but enough to wake Kaizoku from sleeping.


    He immediately raised his head, rubbed his eyes, and wiped his cheeks to ensure Sylphy didn''t see his dried tear marks.


    Kaizoku smiled with relief. "Thank goodness, I wasn''t ready to see you die..."


    "Ugh... What''s going on?" Sylphy''s head still hurt and felt dizzy.


    "Uh... Hehe... It''s complicated, but basically, I managed to defeat Cerberus," Kaizoku answered with a small smile.


    Sylphy felt relieved, though it seemed impossible for the novice Kaizoku, she was grateful and believed his words.


    "Thank goodness... We can continue our next goal, finding a way out. Our only option is to try entering the kingdom we saw before." Sylphy respond with relief smiles.


    "Oh! By the way, I obtained a key to enter the kingdom, likely the same one we saw earlier."


    Kaizoku showed Sylphy a ring with a small bright green stone at the middle.


    "If the host spoke truthfully, this ring will take us into the kingdom... Hoping we still have a chance to escape this green hell."


    Sylphy smiled proudly, knowing Kaizoku''s survival without her help proved she had guided the hero on the right path to growth.


    They joked and laughed together.


    However, this happiness was temporary. Worse situations were coming, challenges that would test Kaizoku''s body and mental strength...

 Chapter 67 - Regret

    After they both washed themselves and their clothes in the bathroom, they resumed their journey.


    Walking through the dark, long corridor, Sylphy still hadn''t gotten an answer about how Kaizoku won his battle against Cerberus.


    "By the way, how did you manage to defeat Cerberus with just that greatsword? I''m still curious, since what you mentioned earlier didn''t make much sense."


    Sylphy asked with a face full of curiosity. Even so, she didn''t dwell too much on whether it made sense or not ¨C she was certain that everything Kaizoku said was the truth.


    "Hmm, I''m not lying. When you got knocked unconscious by Cerberus''s strike, I felt an incredible rage building inside me."


    "Almost unconsciously, I ended up using the Creation spell, and strangely, I didn''t feel the pain like I did the first time I used it. Perhaps my anger was so intense it masked the pain."


    Kaizoku looked down with an expression that mixed confusion and sadness.


    "I think I need to learn to control my emotions better, because I feel guilty after killing Cerberus. This feeling is very different from before, when I killed bad people when I first came to this world."Love what you''re reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on.


    Kaizoku looked ahead again with the same expression.


    "I felt... pity... pity for killing someone or something that had already surrendered... I regret killing Cerberus."


    Seeing Kaizoku''s gloom, Sylphy tried to cheer him up.


    "Come on, don''t be sad, you managed to defeat a legendary creature! The animal titan that people scared of, how cool is that."


    Sylphy said enthusiastically to comfort Kaizoku. With a wide smile, she continued.


    "You''ve grown stronger! Before, you only relied on Destion, but now you have a new weapon! Even without Destion, you can still fight back. So come on! We can''t give up now."


    Seeing Sylphy''s enthusiasm, Kaizoku didn''t want to be outdone. Finally, a small smile emerged on his face, replacing the regret that had filled his thoughts after killing Cerberus.


    "So... how has it felt, traveling together all this time? If you ask me again, I can only wonder. I really want to return to my world, a peaceful and relaxed world ¨C I guess I wasn''t grateful enough."


    Sylphy smiled widely hearing Kaizoku''s question. She answered without hesitation.


    "You''re asking me!? The answer is... I''m quite happy and entertained throughout our journey, this place isn''t as bad as the myths and rumors suggested."


    Kaizoku responded with his small smile. "I''m glad. I hope I haven''t been a burden to you... I think, if it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t have made it this far."


    Hearing those words, Sylphy''s face turned red as a tomato. Too embarrassed to respond, she could only remain silent, overwhelmed by shyness.


    Seeing Sylphy''s embarrassment, Kaizoku''s smile widened as if he knew what would happen.


    "Whatever happens, we can''t lose hope. Whatever comes our way, we''ll face it. We need to get out of here and reunite with Gabriel and Hizo." Kaizoku sighed hope.


    "Hah... I miss them. I hope we can get some help to make it back up there."


    Sylphy lowered her head, indicating her agreement to stay hopeful and not lose faith, whatever they might face ¨C they would fight until they won and escaped from the Underworld.

 Chapter 68 - Arathorn Lilith

    Finally, Kaizoku and Sylphy reached the end of the dark corridor.


    They emerged from the large passage to find an enormous castle before them, surrounded by an ancient circular wall covered in cobwebs.


    They appeared to be at the rear of the castle, and they were certain this was the same castle they had seen earlier.


    In front of them stood two skeleton guards protecting a massive, tall wooden gate.


    Since Kaizoku was confident the ring was the key to entering through the gate, he and Sylphy approached the guards with certainty.


    Kaizoku showed them the green ring.


    "Billy McCarter, victor of the battle against Cerberus," Kaizoku declared confidently.


    The two guards bowed their heads and stepped aside for Kaizoku and Sylphy.


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    Kaizoku placed the small green stone into the tiny opening.


    The gate opened on its own, and although the sound was rather grating, Kaizoku ignored it, not wanting to create new problems.


    Entering through the gate, Kaizoku looked up to see an immense and towering kingdom. The castle appeared ancient and neglected.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy crossed a wooden bridge spanning over green water filled with restless souls.


    Passing through another wooden gate, Kaizoku and Sylphy successfully entered the kingdom.


    They were greeted by a dark-elf woman with light brown skin and beautiful long white hair, her bright blue eyes striking and lovely. She wore a maid''s uniform, indicating her role serving the king and kingdom.


    Kaizoku looked around, his face full of wonder and amazement.


    "Wow... It looked so old from the outside, but the interior is magnificent and well-maintained... I didn''t expect this at all, it''s too beautiful for a kingdom."


    The dark-elf woman approached Kaizoku and Sylphy gracefully.


    "Welcome to the Kingdom of Gone. I will be your guide for the victor against Cerberus. My name is Arathorn Lilith, but please call me Lilith. I serve and work for Lord Gon, so I kindly ask for your respect toward everyone."


    A dark-elf who worked as a maid for Lord Gon named Arathorn Lilith, though she preferred to be called Lilith.


    "If you have any questions, please feel free to ask without hesitation. We are very happy to hear questions, and we will answer them as best and truthfully as we can. Please, ask away."


    Kaizoku gathered his courage to ask. "We? So, you''re not the only servant here?"


    Lilith bowed her head politely, then answered the question in a gentle and soft tone.


    "That''s correct. I''m not the only servant working here; there are more than 50 servants. However, they all have their own duties in different places, and fortunately, I was assigned the task of guiding you to meet Lord Gon."


    Sylphy felt something strange and uncomfortable, so she asked.


    "Hmm, aren''t dark-elves usually fighters rather than servants?"


    In just seconds, Lilith shot Sylphy a sharp glance before returning to her gentle gaze. She answered with a small smile.


    "Not all dark-elves work as fighters. Please respect our race..."

 Chapter 69 - Living Room and Kitchen

    "So... Rather than wasting time, we should begin our tour before meeting Lord Gon," Lilith said in a very gentle tone.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy had no choice but to follow Lilith from behind.


    "On the ground floor is the living room. As you can see, there are many long sofas arranged neatly."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy were captivated by the beautiful and orderly details. This room was certainly different from the unkempt rear of the castle.


    Ancient paintings and dark green carpets perfectly suited an Underworld castle owned by Lord Gon.


    The room featured old bookshelves and white pillars that looked ready to collapse. Each pillar was surrounded by human bones topped with different animal heads.


    A sweet fragrance like melons? Whatever it was, they could smell it throughout the room. The atmosphere felt very comfortable, making them want to linger.


    "Well, it seems we''ve seen everything on the first floor. Please continue following me to the second floor."If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.


    Lilith walked to the spiral staircase located in the center of the living room, followed by Kaizoku and Sylphy, who were eager to see the other rooms.


    After climbing the stairs for several minutes, they finally reached the second floor. Kaizoku and Sylphy were immediately struck by a pleasant aroma, like food ready to be served.


    "Welcome to the second floor, the dining room. This is where we all rest and eat together, including Lord Gon."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy saw a very long table covered with clean white cloth. The numerous chairs were clearly meant for many more people.


    "As I mentioned before, I''m not the only servant here. So it''s natural to have many chairs and long tables for all of us."


    Green candle flames caught Kaizoku''s attention. Fascinated, he approached the candles on the long table.


    Sylphy could only watch Kaizoku''s behavior in embarrassment.


    Lilith smiled at Kaizoku''s curiosity and continued speaking.


    "This room is divided into two sections. The dining room and the kitchen to your left. Of course, we don''t allow guests into the kitchen area as it''s too messy to show."


    Sylphy responded with an understanding expression.


    "Oh, that''s perfectly fine, we understand the situation, and we''re not bothered. Please continue your explanation, we''re enjoying it."


    Lilith bowed her head politely, then continued her explanation.


    "As I mentioned before, this room is the dining area for servants, attendants, and Lord Gon."


    Lilith walked closer to the long table.


    "The far left corner has Lord Gon''s special seat. And we servants and attendants sit next to him all the way to the right corner."


    Lilith paused briefly, then continued her explanation.


    "We also have special chefs for Lord Gon. While we''re not certain of the exact number of workers, we know there are 10 chefs working for Lord Gon''s Kingdom of Gone. These chefs are certainly experts in their field, and they ensure no one can poison Lord Gon..."


    A sharp gaze into Sylphy''s eyes. Sylphy saw Lilith''s sharp gaze, but chose to remain silent and pretend not to see it.

 Chapter 70 - Rooms For Rest and Library

    "It seems we''ve seen enough of the second floor, let''s continue to the next floor."


    Lilith walked back to the spiral staircase.


    Kaizoku, still fixated on the green flames, had to be forcibly pulled away by Sylphy. She tugged at his clothes, dragging him toward the spiral staircase.


    "Please forgive him, he''s a bit crazy, just bear with it." said Sylphy with annoyed face.


    Once again, Sylphy endured embarrassment due to Kaizoku''s burning curiosity.


    Lilith and the others continued their journey up the stairs to the third floor.


    A few minutes later, they finally reached the third floor, which appeared to be a long corridor with doors along its sides.


    "Welcome to the third floor, where servants and attendants spend their time resting or engaging in activities outside their regular duties."


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    "What you see on either side are the servants'' and attendants'' quarters, simply put, these are our rooms for rest."


    The corridor floor was covered with a green carpet featuring unique designs of animal skull patterns, human skulls, and other motifs.


    The lighting still used lanterns with green flames inside, bathing the corridor in bright green light.


    As Lilith walked with Kaizoku and Sylphy following, she explained how green was the iconic color for the castle.


    "If you''re wondering why almost everything in this castle is green, it''s because green is Lord Gon''s favorite color. The color also represents power and authority, which Lord Gon is quite obsessed with."


    Hearing Lilith''s words, Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged confused glances, slightly doubting their decision to enter this castle.


    Moreover, they were uncertain whether their host already knew Kaizoku''s true identity. They still didn''t know if the master of the house worked for the demon lord or not.


    Nevertheless, they both tried their best to act as normal as possible to keep Kaizoku''s identity deeply hidden.


    "Well, it seems we''ve reached the end of the corridor. We can take the stairs ahead to the next floor."


    There was another spiral staircase, identical to the previous one.


    They climbed up to the next level, the fourth floor.


    After a few minutes, they finally reached the fourth floor.


    "Welcome to the fourth floor, our library where we read books and seek specific information. This room requires silence; please keep your voices down if you wish to spend time here."


    The library was incredibly vast and spacious; it was impossible for Kaizoku and Sylphy to see its end from their current viewpoint.


    "Our library is among the most complete collections, where almost all Spells can be studied here, along with special secrets that neither we nor you might know about..."


    Lilith took a blue book with a blue gem in its center from one of the nearby shelves.


    "This book contains complete instructions on how to master water elemental spells in great detail. From methods to requirements, and interesting facts."


    Lilith returned the book to the shelf.


    "You can borrow or rent them, provided you sign your name in the contract, and we''ll explain all the rules..."

 Chapter 71 - Collection Room and Empty Room

    "Please don''t lose your enthusiasm, as the next floor will be even more interesting. Please follow me."


    Once again, Lilith returned to the spiral staircase and began climbing to the next floor, the fifth floor.


    As usual, Kaizoku and Sylphy patiently followed Lilith from behind.


    After a few minutes, they finally reached the fifth floor. Unlike the previous floors, there was no unique scent, but this floor had its own distinct feature - it was rather dark.


    "Welcome to the fifth floor, where Lord Gon keeps his collections. You can look around, but please don''t touch anything you see."


    Lilith presented Gon''s collections, which appeared strange and unique. These collections were indeed difficult to describe and likely held secret special meanings.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy examined the collections more closely.


    More specifically, they both looked at a painting depicting a large dragon, though only its skeleton remained, appearing to be sleeping? This seemed quite strange to them both.Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.


    Seeing Kaizoku and Sylphy studying the painting, Lilith wanted to explain its meaning. She stepped between them and, with a small smile, explained.


    "I see you''re trying to understand the meaning of this painting. Let me explain. This painting represents a dragon who waited for a worthy opponent, but no one could match its strength."


    "As a result, the dragon died alone, staying true to its principles, waiting for an equal opponent."


    Lilith stepped back, giving Kaizoku and Sylphy space to think.


    "I can explain further, and if you''re interested, we can look at other collect-"


    Sylphy cut off Lilith''s words.


    "No, no. Thank you for the offer, but we''d prefer to expedite our journey to meet Lord Gon, as we have an important matter to discuss, and we need his help."


    Lilith remained silent for a moment. Then she continued with a different response.


    "Very well, if that''s your choice. Please follow me to the next floor..."


    Lilith walked back to the spiral staircase, followed by Kaizoku and Sylphy once again.


    By this point, Kaizoku was growing tired from climbing the stairs. Unlike Sylphy or Lilith, who were probably used to climbing stairs, Kaizoku wasn''t accustomed to it.


    The last time he had climbed so many stairs was probably during his school days. He was more comfortable using elevators that moved up automatically.


    Sweat dripping and breathing heavily, Kaizoku forced himself to keep climbing.


    Finally, they all reached the sixth floor.


    "Welcome to the sixth floor. Please excuse the emptiness, as we haven''t yet decided what to use this room for. However, from here you can see almost all of the Underworld."


    Lilith walked to a wide-open window, followed by Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    They all saw a green sea filled with restless souls, looking like bodies drifting aimlessly.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy witnessed the horror of the ocean from above.


    They quickly stepped back in fear, unable to bear the sight of the terrifying ocean.


    Lilith, seeing their fear, could only offer a small smile.


    "Why? Isn''t the Ocean of Death beautiful...?"


    Kaizoku and Sylphy nod their heads with smiles in agreement.

 Chapter 72 - Artificial Garden and Lord Gons Weapons

    Kaizoku and Sylphy didn''t want to appear afraid, so they both agreed to keep pretending to be brave.


    Nodding their heads, Kaizoku and Sylphy stood up from where they had fallen.


    "Yes... Yes! The ocean is indeed very beautiful... Hehe..." Sylphy said with a forced smile.


    Lilith looked at them as if she already knew they were just pretending to be brave.


    "Well... I think you don''t want to see the ocean anymore, so let''s continue our journey to the seventh floor instead."


    Without further ado, Lilith walked back to the spiral staircase and went up.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged confused glances.


    "Huff... Why do we have to be scared? We could have rested for a while. I''m getting tired."


    Kaizoku reluctantly followed Lilith from behind despite being exhausted.


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    "Oh come on, now is not the time to complain. Maybe the owner will offer us a room to rest, if they''re kind enough."


    Kaizoku could only sigh, accepting his fate and destiny. For now, he just needed to keep his mouth shut and not cause any more trouble, at least for one day.


    Although Kaizoku kept stopping halfway, he finally managed to reach the seventh floor, where Lilith was waiting for them patiently.


    "Oh god... Give me a break! Finally made it! Please continue with the explanation, Lilith," said Kaizoku, breathing heavily and panting.


    "Welcome to the seventh floor. I see you''re quite exhausted. Therefore, this floor''s room is perfect for you to rest. Welcome to the indoor garden."


    Lilith showed them an artificial garden that was quite beautiful and large. Although the garden was indoors, it looked like an outdoor space filled with green grass and artificial cloud imagery.


    Seeing a long wooden bench, Kaizoku immediately ran toward it at full speed and lay down.


    Sylphy, witnessing Kaizoku''s behavior, tried to normalize it.


    "I apologize for his rudeness." Sylphy tried not to feel embarrassed, although in her mind she was extremely mortified about everything.


    Lilith smiled slightly, forgiving Kaizoku''s behavior, because she understood why...


    "It''s alright, let him be. We''re very happy to have guests like you. It''s rare or almost impossible for this castle to receive visitors. You should already know why."


    Sylphy understood what Lilith was talking about. She lowered her head and answered while placing her finger on her chin.


    "Yes... I understand why..."


    Lilith looked through a small window and realized that time had passed faster than she expected.


    "It seems time is getting late. Could we speed up this introduction? I don''t want you and I to miss dinner with Lord Gon."


    Kaizoku, hearing Lilith''s words, was surprised and resigned.


    "I just started resting! Ah well, let''s continue." Kaizoku stood up from his rest and rejoined Sylphy and Lilith.


    The three of them continued their journey up the spiral staircase.


    Although Kaizoku was very tired, they finally reached the eighth floor.


    "Welcome to the eighth floor, where Lord Gon''s weapons are stored. As before, please don''t touch anything you see. Respect Lord Gon''s possessions."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy saw a large bone scythe embedded in the center of the room.


    They approached the bone scythe and saw writing inscribed on the wooden floor beneath them, reading ''Scythe of Apocalypse.''

 Chapter 73 - Locked Destion and Mysterious Figure

    Lilith watched as Kaizoku and Sylphy examined the large bone scythe, and she walked closer.


    "Ah... The Scythe of Apocalypse. This scythe is Lord Gon''s primary weapon for fighting his enemies."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged uncertain glances, knowing that if they caused any trouble with Gon, they would have to face whatever fate he and his weapon had in store for them.


    Lilith stepped back slightly, then continued her explanation.


    "The scythe produces a special green fluid when Lord Gon wields it. Anyone touched by this fluid immediately loses their soul. In another word, die."


    With a sharp gaze, Sylphy continues, "I hope both of you knows the basic of this reality, everything has a soul, including things."


    These words sent chills down Kaizoku and Sylphy''s spines. Certainly, they had never directly experienced such tremendous power.


    They nervously swallowed and turned their attention back to Lilith.


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    "We only need two more floors to reach Lord Gon. Please steady your legs and mind your manners. Let''s continue to the next floor, follow me."


    As usual, Kaizoku and Sylphy followed Lilith from behind, returning to the spiral staircase and heading up.


    Once again, Kaizoku and the others managed to reach the ninth floor.


    Though panting, Kaizoku tried to maintain his spirit and not lose hope of escaping this world.


    "Welcome to where we keep all our weapons."


    When Kaizoku looked ahead, his gaze immediately fixed on Destion in the center of the room, locked in an iron cage covered by green magic words that moved in all directions around the enclosure.


    Kaizoku wasn''t the only one who noticed; Sylphy was also shocked to see Kaizoku''s weapon locked inside the iron cage covered by strange green magic.


    Though Lilith was explaining about the room, Kaizoku and Sylphy were busy quietly discussing the imprisoned Destion.


    Sylphy whispered very softly into Kaizoku''s ear. "Psst... Isn''t that your weapon?"


    Kaizoku replied in an equally soft tone. "Yes... That''s my Destion, my revolver... That''s why when I used the Call spell, it didn''t come to my hand."


    Their whispers were interrupted by Lilith, who had finished her explanation. She turned around and asked.


    "So, are you ready to meet Lord Gon?"


    Kaizoku and Sylphy quickly returned to their original positions. They bowed their heads uncertainly.


    "Uh, yes, we''re ready."


    Without further delay, Lilith walked back to the spiral staircase, followed again by Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    The next floor was the tenth, where Gon was waiting. Although Kaizoku strongly objected to leaving Destion behind, he couldn''t take the risk; he had to play it safe.


    As they went higher, Kaizoku and Sylphy continuously felt an increasingly frightening aura from the room above.


    Even so, they forced themselves to stay brave and keep walking upward.


    Finally, Kaizoku and Sylphy reached the tenth floor, where they saw someone sitting in a large chair covered in bones.


    Their vision wasn''t very clear because the figure was quite far from where they stood.


    "Please mind your manners, let us continue our journey..."


    With hesitation and nervousness, Kaizoku and Sylphy were compelled to walk forward, approaching the mysterious figure.

 Chapter 74 - Bow Down

    Finally, the three of them arrived directly in front of the figure. The one believed to be Lord Gon, the owner of this castle, Kingdom of Gone.


    Two fiery eyes, bright green in color. Kaizoku and Sylphy weren''t sure if Lord Gon was looking at them because his eyes were blazing green flames.


    A dragon''s head consisting of only bones and skull, and his entire body was just a skeleton. Strangely, although Lord Gon had a dragon skull head, it lacked long horns.


    What puzzled Kaizoku most was Lord Gon''s attire - a modern bright green hoodie jacket with white underneath, similar to what Kaizoku used to see in his previous world.


    Not just the top, but Lord Gon''s pants also bewildered Kaizoku as he wore blue jeans that seemed too modern for this world.


    "What the... That outfit looks very modern, does this world have similar clothes like in my world? No way." Kaizoku said in his heart carefully, don''t want his cover blown up.


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    Lilith quickly dropped to her knees before him.


    Confused, Kaizoku and Sylphy eventually followed Lilith''s motion, bowing before Lord Gon who sat on his throne.


    "Report, I have completed my task. Having shown and explained all rooms and floors within the castle, Arathorn Lilith is ready for the next assignment."


    The sound of cracking bones was distinct as Lord Gon slowly turned his gaze toward Lilith.


    The bone-cracking sound made Kaizoku and Sylphy uncomfortable. Fortunately, they kept their faces down, hiding their disturbed expressions from the sound.


    Unlike them, Lilith was accustomed to the bone-cracking sounds and remained undisturbed. Her gaze stayed focused forward on Lord Gon''s head as it continued turning slowly.


    Finally, Lord Gon managed to turn his attention to Lilith and the others.


    Gon spoke without opening his dragon mouth.


    In a very hoarse and slow voice, he said:


    "Bow..."


    Though just one word, Kaizoku and Sylphy felt an overwhelming aura from just that utterance.


    It made them tremble in fear; the extremely hoarse voice made them uncomfortable hearing Lord Gon''s voice.


    Due to their uncontrollable shaking, they eventually lost their balance and fell.


    Inadvertently, Kaizoku and Sylphy ended up in the same position as Lilith, bowing their bodies and heads lower until nearly touching the floor.


    Seeing their positions matched Lilith''s, they decided to maintain this pose until she changed hers.


    "Lord Gon, dinner will soon be served with our special guests. The guests who succeeded in defeating and killing your legendary pet, Cerberus."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy heard no response, unsure whether Lilith heard an answer from her master or not.


    Due to Lord Gon''s silence, Lilith continued speaking.


    "My Lord, let me introduce our guests, under the name The Outlaws. With two members: Billy McCarter, a human youth who possessed the strong determination to kill Cerberus using only his sword. And second is Mary Maxwell, a wolf-girl hybrid who accompanied Billy in the battle against Cerberus..."

 Chapter 75 - Gon / Have We Met Before?

    Gon lowered his head further, looking at Kaizoku and Sylphy who were still bowing before him.


    "Hee.... Billy and Mary, huh..."


    Gon spoke these words with an eerie and very hoarse voice, enough to make Kaizoku and Sylphy more frightened.


    "Stand..."


    Gon ordered the three of them to stand and show their faces.


    "Huh... I don''t believe a human could defeat my legendary titan pet, Cerberus..."


    Just as the three stood, Lord Gon rose majestically from his throne to face them.


    Gon walked slightly closer to Kaizoku and stared at his face.


    Since Lord Gon was almost the same height as Kaizoku, they ended up staring at each other with serious expressions, though Kaizoku tried to contain his fear.


    "Lilith, prepare our dining table. I want to speak with our two special guests."If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    Gon instructed Lilith to prepare the table for their dinner. Lilith bowed her head and walked away, leaving Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    "Billy... Your face looks very familiar, have we met before...?"


    Lord Gon''s words made Kaizoku nervous and uncertain because he thought Lord Gon might know his identity as the hero in this world.


    Forcing himself to be brave, Kaizoku answered. "No, no my lord. I''m certain we''ve never met before."


    Gon didn''t believe what Kaizoku said. He was very sure they had met before. "No... Gon is certain we have met before."


    Gon looked at Kaizoku''s face even closer. The closer he got, the more scared and nervous Kaizoku became, seeing the dragon skull face with green fire eyes examining him so closely.


    Before the situation could escalate, suddenly Lilith spoke from behind Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    "Lord Gon, the dining table is ready. Dinner will begin shortly."


    Due to Lilith''s announcement that dinner was ready to commence, Gon finally relented from his interrogation of Kaizoku.


    "We''ll continue our matter after dinner is finished."


    Gon walked ahead with Lilith, leaving Kaizoku and Sylphy alone.


    Sylphy, curious, asked Kaizoku to confirm whether they had met before or not. "Are you sure you''ve never met Lord Gon? Why is he so convinced that he''s met you?"


    Kaizoku answered with a quite serious expression. "I don''t know, I''m sure I''ve never met a person or any human with dragon skull head in my life."


    Although curiosity still plagued Sylphy, she chose to dismiss it to maintain their careful behavior and avoid suspicion.


    "Huh... Whatever your issue with Lord Gon, we must stay professional to protect our reputation and hope he can help us get out of the Underworld."


    Kaizoku was absolutely certain he had never met Lord Gon and stood firm in his conviction.


    "Ggrhh... Whatever, I''m sure I''ve never met him."


    Sylphy, who no longer cared, finally walked back to the stairs to head to the second floor dining room.


    Back downstairs. Although Kaizoku was very tired, he still forced himself to walk down the stairs.


    Unlike Sylphy and others who often trained and climbed stairs, Kaizoku was just an ordinary young man who never exercised.


    Thanks to Hero''s Blood that kept Kaizoku standing straight; without Hero''s Blood, Kaizoku would have fainted just from climbing and descending stairs.

 Chapter 76 - Kaizokus Wish

    On their way to the second floor, Kaizoku saw Destion still imprisoned for the second time.


    This time, Kaizoku promised himself to reclaim his revolver, an item extremely precious to him.


    Kaizoku chose to keep his patience for later, he definitely had future plans.


    Though sweat was streaming down his entire face, they finally reached the dining room on the second floor.


    There, Gon and Lilith were already seated neatly, waiting for Kaizoku and Sylphy at the long dining table.


    Kaizoku found it strange, as he had expected to dine with all of Lord Gon''s helpers and servants, but apparently not.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy chose to sit on Lord Gon''s left side, facing Lilith who sat neatly on Lord Gon''s right.


    Gon looks very quiet even though both sides are filled with different people, is he thinking about something?


    The food was ready - fried chicken, luxurious pastries, fried fish - almost every kind of food was laid out before them on the elegant long table.Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.


    Kaizoku''s stomach was growling, but he had to maintain proper manners and restrain himself from inappropriate behavior.


    Gon broke the awkward atmosphere with his words. "So... Billy and Mary... Please enjoy this special meal prepared by my maids and servants."


    Having received permission from the castle''s master, Kaizoku and Sylphy quickly grabbed the freshly cooked fried chicken.


    They ate ravenously. Finally, Kaizoku and Sylphy got to enjoy delicious food after more than two nights of eating bland meals without seasonings.


    Gon and Lilith just watched Kaizoku and Sylphy with blank expressions, observing their voracious eating.


    "Ahem..."


    Lord Gon gave a little warning to Kaizoku and Sylphy.


    Realizing what they were doing, they put their fried chicken back on their plates.


    With uncomfortable smiles, they both apologized. "Sorry..."


    Gon continued speaking after hearing Kaizoku and Sylphy apologize for their behavior.


    "Please enjoy your dinner slowly. Now, I haven''t heard about your objectives and possible desires after successfully defeating and even killing Cerberus, my legendary pet."


    Kaizoku and Sylphy exchanged glances, having already agreed that their goal was to ask for Gon''s help to leave the Underworld.


    "Gon want to hear from Billy first... Prove that humans aren''t so bad..." with bland expression, Gon asked.


    Although Gon spoke without opening his mouth, Kaizoku could sense Gon''s hatred toward humans.


    Nevertheless, Kaizoku maintained his spirit and courage to escape the Underworld, answering with great confidence.


    "My wish is very simple, Lord Gon. My partner Mary and I just want to leave the Underworld with your help."


    Gon stared directly into Kaizoku''s eyes without emotion. "Heh... Are you sure that''s your only request?"


    It seemed Gon could read Kaizoku''s mind. Indeed, not only did he want to leave the Underworld, but Kaizoku also wanted Destion back in his hands.


    Gon continued speaking emotionlessly.


    "Gon is sure you want your weapon back, don''t you? A rather strange and unfamiliar weapon. However, Gon is certain your weapon is very powerful..."


    Lord Gon''s words made Kaizoku nervous and hesitant to speak, as his secret weapon had been exposed. The secret of how desperately he wanted to reclaim Destion.


    Certainly, this situation could worsen if Kaizoku kept insisting on taking his revolver back. And there was a possibility that Kaizoku and Sylphy would enter an even more dangerous zone...

 Chapter 77 - Heated Up Situation

    Kaizoku''s face turned serious when Gon said he knew about Kaizoku''s other desire.


    Silence spoke volumes as no one dared to interfere in the escalating tension between Kaizoku and Gon.


    Kaizoku and Gon stared at each other, and with his serious face, Kaizoku gathered the courage to be honest before Gon.


    "If true, will you help us?"


    Hearing Kaizoku''s question, Gon could only remain silent for a moment, thinking carefully before doing anything.


    "Heh, humans are indeed greedy. Prove it first if you''re different from other humans."


    Just like Gon before, Kaizoku listened and thought carefully about what Lord Gon meant.


    "That revolver is mine, it''s extremely precious to me. I''ve been searching for it for almost half my life."


    Sylphy and Lilith could only listen and exchange glances, letting the men talk and resolve their issues.


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    "No, Gon only grant one wish. That item was confiscated because Gon know you escaped prison without permission..."


    Gon''s words pierced straight through Kaizoku and Sylphy''s hearts. Certainly, Lord Gon wasn''t wrong about them escaping prison without permission, but they also didn''t deserve to be imprisoned without committing any illegal acts.


    "We were imprisoned without any explanation! Your forces put us in prison cells without any reason."


    Gon stood from his chair and slammed both hands on the table. He responded to Kaizoku in a harsh but very hoarse voice.


    "You''re the ones who came without explanation! Coming to the Underworld while still alive, you broke the rules where no living being is allowed without Gon''s permission."


    Seeing and hearing Gon''s anger, Kaizoku also became angry because being in the Underworld wasn''t their choice.


    Kaizoku stood from his chair with a serious look, staring directly into Gon''s bright green flame eyes.


    "We''re not here by choice, we were tricked by a rich dictator bastard named Thomas. Just so you know, skeleton, we''re on a mission to save someone''s family!"


    Gon could deeply feel Kaizoku''s anger. He had never heard of humans brave enough to approach the Underworld just to save someone''s family.


    Kaizoku continued speaking with his serious face and rather loud voice. He was very brave and ready to accept whatever would happen to him.


    "If you can only grant one wish, that''s fine. I''ll give that wish to Sylphy to leave the Underworld, then we''ll prove who''s more worthy of holding my revolver..."


    Sylphy, hearing these words from Kaizoku, could only be shocked. She tried to stop this request, but Kaizoku, having strengthened his resolve, rejected Sylphy''s plea.


    "Kai... Kai! Don''t talk nonsense!" Sylphy said with suprised expression.


    "Trust me, Sylphy, I won''t leave this world without Destion in my holder." Kaizoku is still firm with his choice.


    Kaizoku and Gon continued staring at each other with their respective serious expressions.


    Sylphy, hearing this rejection, became angry because Kaizoku was being too selfish and overconfident.


    Because Sylphy couldn''t accept Kaizoku''s rejection, she gathered her courage to speak. She stood from her chair, angry at Kaizoku.


    "Fool! You''ll die if you fight him alone. I''ll stay here with you until we return safely."


    Sylphy pulls Kaizoku''s collar really hard. "Remember our promise - if we die, we die together; if we live, we live together..."

 Chapter 78 - End of The Conflict?

    Lilith casually stood from her seat to support her master, not accepting their defiance of Lord Gon''s will.


    "You''d better follow what Lord Gon says, or you''ll regret it for life..."


    Everyone fell silent, letting the quietness speak for a while.


    Gon had personal issues with humans he encountered, making it very difficult to trust Kaizoku.


    Meanwhile, Kaizoku didn''t want to lose something he deeply loved, an item he''d searched for half his lifetime.


    After several minutes of silence, Gon finally decided to trust Kaizoku just this once.


    "Very well... After you get what you want, Gon ask you to leave the Underworld and never return..."


    Lord Gon''s decision quite surprised Lilith, as she had never seen or heard her master trust a human so quickly.


    "But my lord, this man is human. You can''t trust him that fast." Lilith said with a face of disbelief.Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website.


    Gon, hearing Lilith''s words, became even more furious.


    "Silence... No one in the Underworld can control Gon''s decisions."


    Lilith could only remain silent in frustration after Gon''s warning.


    "Everyone, return to your seats. Let''s finish this dinner first, before Gon change my mind and we do this even faster."


    Kaizoku respected Gon''s choice, returning to his chair followed by Sylphy. "Thank you..."


    Finally, everyone sat back down, ending the conflict peacefully - or perhaps not...


    They all resumed eating as requested by Gon, with Kaizoku and Sylphy hastening to finish their remaining food.


    After several minutes, dinner concluded with all food consumed.


    As promised, Gon would return Kaizoku''s revolver on the condition that Kaizoku and Sylphy must leave the Underworld and never return.


    They walked together to the floor where Kaizoku''s revolver was imprisoned, covered by special magic to keep it contained.


    The magic appeared quite powerful, as the Spell used could resist the spell Call.


    Kaizoku pointed toward a cage covered in moving green magic words. "That''s my possession."


    Gon ordered Lilith to examine it closer.


    Lilith inspected the cage and observed the green magic swirling around it.


    "My lord, this seems to be a high-level spell that blocks all communication between the item and its owner."


    Lilith turned to Kaizoku, continuing with a serious expression. "This will take quite some time just to remove the spell from the cage."


    Since Kaizoku desperately wanted his revolver back, he was prepared to wait however long it took to return it to his right pocket.


    "No problem, I''ll wait until the end of time to get Destion back."


    Gon lowered his head, ordering Lilith to remove the security spell from the cage.


    Lilith did as Lord Gon commanded, beginning to attempt removing the spell.


    A bright green light emerged from both her hands, gradually dissolving the spell from the cage.


    Kaizoku leans against the wall while waiting for his weapon to be freed and back in his hand.


    "Oh Destion... You are the only thing I love and am proud of. Forever, we will not be separated," said Kaizoku in his heart while remembering how hard it was for him to find the revolver he wanted.

 Chapter 79 - Turning Point

    Everyone was still waiting for Lilith to finish removing the spell. They had been waiting for over two hours now with full awkwardness.


    Suddenly, someone rushed up the spiral staircase toward Lord Gon in a hurry.


    Kaizoku and Sylphy recognized the man''s appearance. His luxurious uniform was that of The Bliss forces.


    The man was injured, with a clean slash wound across his left arm. The wound was too precise ¨C clearly made by a sword.


    Although Kaizoku and Sylphy recognized him as a member of The Bliss, they had to pretend not to know him since their mission to escape the Underworld was nearly complete.


    Gon sensed the man''s presence without turning around. He was quite irritated that a human had entered his castle without permission or notice.


    "Human... State your name and business here."


    The man was panting heavily, and in his panic, he could barely form a coherent response.


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    "Lord... Lord Gon! Our base- our base... Our base is... Under attack!"


    Not wanting the man to disturb Kaizoku, Sylphy, and Lilith, Gon took him downstairs to speak privately.


    "Hmm... continue removing the spell. Gon will handle this matter. You, we''ll discuss this downstairs."


    The man bowed his head and followed Gon back down the spiral staircase.


    He seemed too exhausted and panicked to notice Kaizoku and Sylphy standing before Gon.


    While Lilith continued working on removing the spell from the prison, Sylphy tried to eavesdrop on their conversation.


    Thanks to her enhanced hearing, she could listen to their discussion from the floor above.


    The man finally calmed down and explained what was happening above the Underworld.


    "Lord Gon... I apologize for entering the Underworld without permission. I was thrown here while fighting my opponents."


    "My name is Faris, a member of The Bliss serving Lord Thomas. Seinaru Gabriel, one of the members helping the hero Kaizoku is trying to destroy Lord Ishayaki''s position as demon lord."


    His words shocked Sylphy, and she grew anxious that their identities would soon be exposed.


    She whispered to Kaizoku what she had heard. "Kai... He''s looking for you... We can''t stay here much longer..."


    Hearing this information made Kaizoku panic as well. He whispered back. "Stay calm... As long as we''re using fake names, we should be safe..."


    Sylphy continued eavesdropping on Gon and the man''s conversation. Hearing Gon''s response, Sylphy focused intently.


    "Kaizoku? Gon has never heard that name in the Underworld."


    Sylphy heard the man''s shocked reaction to Gon''s words.


    "Impossible. Kaizoku was pulled into the Underworld itself. Using Lord Thomas''s spell Die in Hatred, Lord Thomas strengthened the Underworld''s pull, and Kaizoku entered the portal.


    "He uses a strange weapon that can kill humans with a single strike."


    His answer made Sylphy even more anxious, realizing The Bliss knows what happened.


    "A strange weapon, you say... Gon think know what you mean. Perhaps you should see for yourself, and if we''re lucky, we might find Kaizoku in this place..."


    Instantly, Sylphy immediately felt very strong goosebumps. This is likely the turning point of the problem.

 Chapter 80 - Destion, Say Hello to Berseker

    Sylphy relayed everything she had heard. The information made them extremely anxious as their identities would soon be exposed.


    Sweat poured down their faces as they tried their best to maintain composure despite their fear and panic. They stood firm even though they knew their identities would inevitably be discovered.


    The sound of footsteps grew closer, ascending the spiral staircase before them.


    Now that the man had calmed down, the chances of him recognizing Kaizoku and Sylphy were extremely high since they were wanted people being hunted.


    Gon and the man appeared before Kaizoku, and the man began scanning the faces around him.


    His gaze quickly locked onto Kaizoku.


    "Huh... That face looks familiar... Aha! That is Kaizoku! His face is plastered all over the bounty posters!"


    Gon was shocked by these words. Without hesitation, he summoned his weapon to attack Kaizoku. "What!? I shouldnt trust any humans again... Chamenos!"


    In less than five seconds, a massive bone scythe materialized in Gon''s hand. He immediately leaped upward, pointing the scythe''s blade directly at Kaizoku''s head.A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.


    Kaizoku spotted Destion being thrown above him. With lightning speed, he caught Destion and used both hands to block the scythe that nearly struck his forehead.


    Looking behind him, he saw it was Sylphy who had thrown Destion after Lilith had removed the spell.


    "Look in front of you, HERO!"


    Kaizoku turned back just as Gon''s bone leg delivered a devastating kick to his chest.


    He was thrown across the room, crashing into the hard wall.


    Sylphy, still restraining Lilith, cried out when she saw Kaizoku thrown. "Kai! Ggrrhhh..."


    The man seemed to want to help Lilith, but Sylphy quickly side kicked him in the head while still holding Lilith back with both hands.


    Gon approached Kaizoku, dragging his bone scythe across the floor.


    "Gon never expected you to be the one Lord Ishayaki was searching for. Lord Ishayaki only mentioned you were skilled at shooting, but it seems you''re quite proficient with a sword as well..."


    Lilith laughed watching her master begin to fight, mocking Sylphy that their lives would soon end.


    "Gahahaha! Lord Gon has started moving - you''re all dead! Lord Gon knows no mercy..."


    Kaizoku smiled slightly, speaking with enthusiasm. "Finally... I''m reunited with you, Destion..."


    Standing up, Kaizoku was ready to face whatever stood before him as long as Destion was by his side.


    "Destion... You''ve got a new friend to meet... Say hello to Berserker..."


    Kaizoku drew Berserker from his back and introduced it to Destion.


    Gon grew irritated watching Kaizoku''s behavior, as he seemed to not take their fight seriously.


    "Gon will deliver your soul to Lord Ishayaki... So prepare yourself!"


    For the second time, Gon leaped upward and aimed his scythe''s tip at Kaizoku.


    Quickly, Kaizoku tucked Destion into his holder and blocked Gon''s attack with Berserker, gripping it firmly with both hands.


    "Heh, take my soul? Impossible after I''ve turned your body to dust!"


    An enraged Gon swung his scythe downward, forcing Kaizoku to jerk his head back to avoid the weapon''s rear edge.


    Cleverly, Kaizoku redirected the scythe upward toward Gon. Unexpectedly, the attack managed to strike Gon''s head, though it barely fazed him.


    "Grrrhh... You''ll regret doing that...."

 Chapter 81 - Two for Two

    Kaizoku drew Destion with his left hand and pulled the trigger. The bullet passed through Gon''s clothes and out the back, as his body was merely bones.


    Because Gon''s body is a complitely skeleton, it makes it very difficult for Kaizoku to land a shot on Gon''s body.


    Fortunately, the bullet hit the man who was trying to stand after Sylphy''s attack.


    "Eh... Sorry there! But you deserve it actually!"


    Kaizoku raised his sword with greater force, pushing Gon backward due to superior physical strength.


    Gon regained control of his scythe. He glared at Kaizoku with intense irritation - he had never trusted humans, and when he finally did, they betrayed him.


    Gon''s fiery eyes blazed brighter and larger than before, his hatred for humans intensifying.


    Kaizoku blew on his revolver before returning it to his holder.


    "So... Now it''s even, 2v2. I''ll fight you, and Sylphy will handle your servant." said Kaizoku with a mocking smile.Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit.


    Kaizoku''s words only fueled Gon''s rage, taking them as a challenge.


    "Grrrhh... Ungrateful human, I helped return your weapon, and this is how you repay me? Gon won''t forgive you!"


    Gon charged forward with incredible speed, attacking Kaizoku with wild, feral movements.


    These movements caught Kaizoku off guard - he''d never seen such savage fighting, like a starved beast.


    Through luck and survival instinct, Kaizoku managed to dodge and parry every attack.


    "C-Chill out, Bone Dragon Man! You''re the one who stole my revolver!"


    Backed against a wall, Kaizoku ducked under Gon''s sideways scythe swing, leaving the weapon embedded in the wall.


    "Oh, my, god..." Kaizoku said while looking above his head.


    Kaizoku uttered in shock, seeing the bone scythe lodged directly above him.


    "Don''t lose focus, keep your eyes forward!"


    Gon attempted to kick Kaizoku''s face, but Kaizoku quickly spun sideways to avoid it.


    The result of Gon''s failed kick made the wall shatter into pieces.


    Kaizoku swiftly counterattacked, trying to slash at Gon''s legs.


    But Gon''s reactions were quick - he jumped before Kaizoku''s sword could hit his legs.


    Gon landed perfectly on his scythe''s handle, still stuck in the wall.


    This move stunned Kaizoku - he''d never thought such a thing possible.


    "What!? That is impossible! This world isn''t real!"


    While Kaizoku was distracted, Gon countered with a downward kick to his head.


    The kick was very hard, sending Kaizoku flying past Sylphy and Lilith, who were still engaged in their own battle.


    Gon quickly prepared to counterattack. Within five minutes, he charged at Kaizoku with incredible speed.


    Instinctively, Kaizoku gripped Berserker tightly, anticipating Gon''s imminent attack.


    As predicted, Kaizoku blocked the bone scythe with Berserker''s large, long greatsword.


    Kaizoku pulled his sword and forcefully pushed Gon''s scythe to the right.


    He drove Gon toward the spiral staircase, forcing him to retreat upstairs.


    "Let''s have our privacy, Bone Man! Don''t want to scare ladies!" Kaizoku said in a tone that was trying to be cool.


    Kaizoku kept pushing Gon upward. With his superior physical strength, Gon couldn''t resist.


    They moved to the upper floor, leaving Sylphy and Lilith to their own battle below.

 Chapter 82 - Hand-to-Hand

    Back on the tenth floor, in Gon''s throne room, Kaizoku continued pushing Gon until they reached his bone throne. With one final powerful shove, Kaizoku sent Gon flying backward, landing in his seat.


    "Sorry, Destion, since he barely has any hitbox, I''ll have to use Berserker. Don''t worry, I''ll use you later," Kaizoku said with a sly smile while staring at the seated Gon.


    "Damn brat... forcing Gon to get serious, huh?" Gon stood from his throne.


    Gon threw his spinning scythe at Kaizoku. Kaizoku quickly moved to block it with Berserker, ready in both hands.


    But contrary to Kaizoku''s expectations, the scythe teleported Gon instead. Kaizoku''s reaction wasn''t quick enough to protect his chin.


    However, Gon had another plan - to strip Berserker from Kaizoku''s hands. He hooked Berserker with his scythe from below.


    Gon''s attempt succeeded in disarming Kaizoku. Taking advantage immediately, Gon spun his scythe and aimed for Kaizoku''s neck.


    "Gah!?" Kaizoku is surprised because of how fast Gon moves.Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work!


    Kaizoku quickly bent his neck backward and down to avoid the side attack.


    He knew that a single hit would end his life instantly, just as Lilith had explained earlier.


    He tried his hardest to either dodge or parry Gon''s attacks.


    Quickly drawing Destion from his pocket with his left hand, Kaizoku aimed a shot directly at Gon''s hand. He pulled the trigger, firing a bullet straight at Gon''s grip.


    The attack caused Gon to inadvertently release the scythe from his right hand. Kaizoku seized this opportunity, rising to strike the dragon''s face.


    His punch landed with devastating force, sending Gon flying upward and causing him to release the scythe from his other hand.


    "Alright, skeleton, time to fight with our bare hands."


    Kaizoku returned Destion to his holder and prepared for hand-to-hand combat.


    Gon rose from his fall, watching Kaizoku bouncing on his feet, ready to fight.


    "Geh, you dare challenge one of God''s chosen? Lord Ishayaki won''t fall to the likes of you."


    Gon charged at incredible speed, aiming to kick Kaizoku''s face. But Kaizoku used his previous strategy - knowing enemies tend to attack after speaking, he quickly jumped sideway to avoid the strike.


    Now it was Kaizoku''s turn - while Gon''s leg was still raised, Kaizoku grabbed it and snapped the knee with his elbow.


    "Gaaahhh!!!!"


    Gon''s scream was so loud that even Sylphy and Lilith could hear it clearly from below.


    Kaizoku, distracted by the scream, left himself open to Gon''s counterattack - a kick with his other leg.


    The attack sent Kaizoku flying. With no wall beside the staircase, he risked falling from the tenth floor of the castle.


    Kaizoku managed to stop right at the room''s edge, barely avoiding the fall.


    Gon summoned his weapon again and threw it at the nearly-fallen Kaizoku.


    Just as the scythe was about to hit, Gon teleported to its location.


    Even with one leg, Gon could stand using his scythe for support.


    He grabbed Kaizoku''s collar. "Now... surrender or die... Gon could kill you by releasing your clothes and letting you fall from the tenth floor, so choose wisely..."

 Chapter 83 - Valkyrie

    Though Kaizoku''s face showed no fear, deep inside he was terrified of death. However, his strong determination pushed him to fight for survival.


    Kaizoku tried calling for help, shouting, "Sylphy!! Need help here!!"


    Kaizoku is very sure and really trust that Sylphy will help, whatever happens.


    "Heh... Fatal mistake..."


    Hearing Kaizoku''s plea for help, Gon unhesitatingly released his grip, letting Kaizoku fall.


    After hearing Kaizoku''s request, Sylphy quickly switched to serious mode.


    Her eyes became sharper, hearing closer, and the hero''s saving instinct began to creep over Sylphy.


    "Void Walk..." Sylphy swiftly used the spell Void Walk to move faster toward Kaizoku''s position.


    She quickly spotted Kaizoku falling, though he hadn''t dropped too far yet.


    Sylphy pushed Gon aside and grabbed his scythe to pull Kaizoku back up.The narrative has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.


    Moving too fast for Gon to react, her push sent him flying.


    Finally, Sylphy managed to pull Kaizoku clothes back up using the tip of Gon''s scythe.


    Kaizoku immediately slumped down, breathing heavily and heart racing, he thanked Sylphy.


    "Hufff... Huff... Hah, thanks Sylphy... I almost died... I kne I can trust you for that."


    Sylphy just nodded, then threw Gon''s scythe back at him.


    But before the scythe could reach Gon, Lilith moved incredibly fast to protect her master with a gray iron shield featuring a bright green diamond circle in its center.


    Lilith blocked the thrown scythe with the shield in her left hand. She requested permission to use her serious mode like Sylphy.


    "Master, I request permission to attack back using my Valkyrie mode."


    Though initially annoyed at underestimating Kaizoku and Sylphy without using serious mode, after seeing their potential, Gon finally permitted Lilith to fight seriously.


    "GRRHH... Fine! Don''t let them live! Make sure their souls floating endlessly above Ocean of Death."


    With her master''s permission, Lilith immediately commanded her weapon to switch to serious mode.


    "Valkyrie, engage serious mode, slash-resistant iron armor with medium-speed wings."


    The diamond circle in Lilith''s shield glowed brightly, accepting her command.


    Suddenly, both of Lilith''s pupils turned bright red, followed by her eyebrows lowering, indicating she was serious and ready to fight.


    Lilith''s maid outfit peeled away, replaced by thick gray iron armor covering her entire body. Her maid cap transformed into a crown with wing-shaped feathers on both sides.


    Long black wings emerged from Lilith''s back, their tips colored red and white.


    The green diamond orb in Lilith''s shield created a wooden spear with a sharp iron tip, adorned with white wings on both sides.


    Lilith took the spear from her shield. She was ready to fight seriously.


    "Master, let me handle the rest. You can focus on fighting the hero."


    Lilith flew forward at incredible speed, aiming her spear at Sylphy.


    Sylphy tried to dodge by jumping to the left, but Lilith had predicted her movement. As a result, Sylphy was impaled by Lilith''s spear and carried outside the castle.


    "Sylphy!!!" Kaizoku screamed, watching Sylphy being stabbed by Lilith and taken away from the castle.


    "Damn you, Skeleton Man! Now we one on one!"

 Chapter 84 - Overflowing Anger

    "You bastard!" Kaizoku swiftly ran towards Gon and punch him directly in the face.


    With overflowing anger, Kaizoku grew even stronger. His heart pumped his special blood more rapidly than before.


    The sudden attack caught Gon off guard, resulting in him taking the full force of Kaizoku''s blow.


    "UGHHH!!!"


    The attack landed squarely on Gon''s face, sending him flying backward.


    "GGRRRHH... BERSERKER!!"


    Kaizoku summoned Berserker. The weapon quickly flew to its master, and Kaizoku gripped it tightly before charging at Gon.


    "Huh!? Chamenos!"


    Gon called forth his scythe, which landed perfectly in his hands just in time to block Kaizoku''s incoming slash.


    Gon held firm against Kaizoku''s attack with the scythe, "Ggrrhhh... Alright, let''s get a bit more serious!"


    Gon kicked Kaizoku''s legs with his remaining foot, causing Kaizoku to lose balance and fall.Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings.


    "GGGRRRRHHHH!"


    Suddenly, Gon''s broken leg straightened and healed completely¡ªhis regenerative powers were remarkably fast.


    Kaizoku was shocked to see Gon''s leg restored, but this didn''t shake his resolve.


    Quickly regaining his footing, Kaizoku launched another attack from above.


    Gon, anticipating Kaizoku''s downward strike, quickly pushed him back using the tip of his scythe.


    The thrust successfully hit Kaizoku''s chest, forcing him to retreat.


    Kaizoku watched as Gon twirled his scythe skillfully¡ªbehind his back, to the front, and then to the side.


    After finishing his display, Gon pointed the tip of his scythe at Kaizoku''s head, "Huh, come forward if you dare."


    "Heh, you stubborn skeleton!" Kaizoku rushed forward, ready to attack again.


    Kaizoku leaped, intending to strike Gon from above once more.


    However, Gon parried the attack with his scythe. From his movements, it was clear that Gon had increased his speed to face Kaizoku more seriously.


    "Huh!?"


    Kaizoku was startled, fully aware that Gon''s speed had improved.


    "Alright skeleton, if that''s what you want, we''ll get a little more serious..."


    Kaizoku''s heart beat faster, pumping more special blood through his body. This made his mind clearer and filled him with thrilling energy.


    Kaizoku attacked relentlessly from all directions, forcing himself to keep lifting his sword no matter what happened.


    However, Kaizoku''s attacks seemed futile as Gon successfully blocked and parried every sword strike. Gon spun his scythe continuously, defending against all of Kaizoku''s attacks.


    In his mind, Kaizoku contemplated his next move and its consequences. "Heh... if I keep doing the same thing, it''s impossible to win. I need to find a way to break through Gon''s defense."


    "Bwahahaha!! Keep trying to penetrate Gon''s swift defense," Gon taunted while continuing to spin his scythe.


    "GEEEHHH... TAKE THIS!!"


    With all his might, every muscle in his arms straining, Kaizoku lifted Berserker and launched his final attack against Gon.


    When Gon blocked Kaizoku''s last attack, he stopped spinning his scythe to hold the sword at bay.


    This attack was different from all the previous ones¡ªKaizoku''s sword felt much heavier.


    "Ughhh... Why so heavy..." Gon grunted while trying to keep Berserker from reaching his head.


    "Look behind you, skeleton!" Before giving Gon time to turn around, Kaizoku delivered a powerful kick to Gon''s back.


    Once again, Gon was sent flying and tumbling to the edge of the stairs. Behind him was the hole in the wall from where he had previously threatened Kaizoku...

 Chapter 85 - Partners Saver

    "HUAAAHHH!!! COME HERE!!" Kaizoku ran swiftly towards Gon, with Berserker in both hands, ready to launch a relentless assault.


    "Huh!? Chamenos!" Gon summoned his scythe once again.


    Just before Kaizoku could strike, Gon''s scythe successfully blocked Berserker with its handle.


    Gon held the scythe with all his might, desperate not to be struck and fall from the height.


    But no matter how hard Gon resisted, Kaizoku still had the advantage in physical strength. Kaizoku had bones, flesh, muscles, and special blood within him, while Gon was merely human bones.


    "GGRRRHH..."


    Gon was completely cornered, struggling to withstand Kaizoku''s pushing force. Inch by inch, Gon''s head was nearly falling over the edge.


    "Damn you!! You''ll never be able to overthrow Lord Ishayaki''s power! His strength is absolute, no god or goddess can match him! Not even YOU!" Gon declared while still holding back Kaizoku''s assault.


    "Tch, I''ve come this far, why should I give up? I have a mission to save an innocent beautiful girl. You''d better not get in my way."If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.


    Kaizoku continuously increased his strength, making it even harder for Gon to resist.


    Despite struggling against Kaizoku''s sword pressure, Gon still praised his master. "Hah! Innocent girl, you say!? People like you are the ones who defy Lord Ishayaki''s rules and laws. Sooner or later, you''ll regret fighting against yourself..."


    "HIYAAAA!!" Kaizoku ignored Gon''s words and with one final push, sent Gon falling from the height.


    Kaizoku looked out through the hole, seeing Sylphy and Lilith still fighting in the middle of the colosseum, where he and Sylphy had previously fought Cerberus.


    Lilith saw her master falling from the height. "Lord Gon!? Wait for me!"


    She quickly flew towards the falling Gon, intending to save him.


    Seeing Lilith trying to rescue Gon, Kaizoku didn''t want that to happen.


    "Ah!! I don''t want to walk down all those stairs!" Kaizoku was confused about choosing his desicion.


    After some thought, Kaizoku chose to jump from the height to prevent Lilith from saving Gon.


    "Alright, Kai! Brace yourself whaaaaa!! WAHAHAHA!" Kaizoku leaped from the height.


    Sylphy saw Kaizoku falling. "You idiot!!!! Void Walk!!"


    For the second time, Sylphy used the Void Walk spell to save Kaizoku from the height.


    Sylphy ran to the highest nearby spot of the castle, and with all her might, jumped towards the falling Kaizoku.


    Both successfully saved their partners safely. Lilith carried Gon with both arms and flew back to the colosseum.


    Meanwhile, Sylphy caught Kaizoku in her arms and jumped back using the castle walls as foothold. Back to the battlefield, the colosseum.


    Lilith and Gon landed safely. Shortly after, Sylphy and Kaizoku landed right in front of them, with sand dust covering them both.


    *Cough, cough* "What''s this! That landing wasn''t smooth!" Kaizoku complained after falling from Sylphy''s arms.


    "What kind of idiot has the idea to jump from the tenth floor, huh!?" Sylphy kicked Kaizoku''s knees.


    "Ah! Ok, ok, I was wrong. I was just lazy to walk down the stairs, besides my initial intention wasn''t suicide, but to prevent Lilith from saving Gon!" Kaizoku stood up from his fall.


    The sand dust settled back down, revealing Kaizoku and Sylphy ready to fight again.


    Kaizoku whispered. "Are your wounds alright?"


    Sylphy hit Kaizoku''s head. "Shut up, I''m used to getting stab wounds. Don''t worry about me, I won''t die just because a mare stab wounds."

 Chapter 86 - Unprotected Points

    Just as they were striking cool poses, Kaizoku suddenly felt stomach pain and vomited.


    "Bleeegh!!! Ah... I forgot about the spell''s side effects," Kaizoku said weakly after throwing up.


    "Tch, how dare you dirty Gon''s place!" Gon rushed quickly towards Sylphy and Kaizoku.


    Gon aimed the long edge of his scythe at Kaizoku''s head.


    However, Sylphy managed to protect Kaizoku''s head by blocking the tip of the long scythe.


    Lilith countered by flying at high speed and delivering a powerful kick to Sylphy''s head.


    Because Sylphy was too focused on blocking Gon''s scythe attack, the kick successfully landed on her head, sending her flying far.


    Sylphy quickly dug her claws into the ground to slow her momentum and regain control of her body.


    When Sylphy looked ahead, suddenly Lilith thrust her spear at her.


    Sylphy quickly blocked it with both palms, protecting her head from Lilith''s long spear.Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.


    "GRRHH!!"


    Sylphy felt pain, more intense than before, needed anger to balance out the pain. If both feelings could achieve equilibrium, then she could use the Bloodlust spell.


    With all her might, Sylphy pushed the spear away with both palms.


    Sylphy managed to push Lilith far from her.


    "Heh... Heh... Come on Sylphy, where''s your anger... At this crucial moment you can''t find your rage."


    Sylphy was frustrated because her anger wouldn''t surface. She needed a spark to ignite the fire within.


    Nevertheless, Sylphy remained determined to fight in her normal mode, without the aid of other powers.


    Sylphy ran forward, jumped very high and extended her claws targeting Lilith''s neck.


    However, the attack was blocked by Lilith with her hard shield.


    Lilith pushed Sylphy back, forcing her to retreat slightly. Sylphy noticed several points unprotected by iron armor: the neck, upper thighs, and of course, the face.


    What still made it difficult for Sylphy to attack was Lilith''s shield that continuously managed to deflect her attacks.


    Sylphy needed to move faster than Lilith''s reactions, but that seemed impossible after using two Void Walk spells that drained much of her soul energy. Sylphy need Bloodlust to gain additional power that would multiply her speed several times over.


    Everything seemed impossible if Sylphy couldn''t find the spark to ignite her inner fire.


    Lilith launched her attack by thrusting her spear at Sylphy.


    Sylphy''s reaction was faster than Lilith''s, easily avoiding the attack by bending her neck backwards.


    Sylphy countered by kicking Lilith''s hand from bottom to top.


    This counter-attack was beyond Lilith''s expectations, resulting in her getting hit by the kick and losing her hand''s balance.


    Due to losing hand balance, Lilith accidentally threw her spear upward. "Ghah!?"


    Lilith was shocked seeing her spear thrown far away.


    At the perfect moment, Sylphy quickly intended to strike at Lilith''s neck.


    However, at the same time, Lilith realized Sylphy was directing her claws at her neck. Lilith intended to step back, but because Sylphy''s claws were already very close, it was almost impossible to avoid.


    Sylphy managed to hit Lilith''s neck, but because Lilith turned her head, Sylphy''s claw attack diverted upward to the left then down below Lilith''s left eye.


    "AAAAAAHHHHH!!!" Lilith held the area below her right eye in pain.


    "You... You damaged an important part of me! I''ll make you pay!"

 Chapter 87 - The Loudest Scream of His Life

    Sylphy looked to the side, seeing Kaizoku struggling against the feral Gon.


    Running to Kaizoku intending to help him, Sylphy leaped forward and kicked Gon''s shoulder.


    The attack successfully sent Gon flying quite far.


    "Huff... Thanks Sylphy. That guy''s getting more crazier."


    Suddenly Lilith locked Sylphy''s neck with her spear from behind. Sylphy quickly grabbed the spear with both hands to avoid being choked.


    "Huh!?" Kaizoku looked behind Sylphy, seeing Lilith choking Sylphy with her spear.


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku immediately punch Lilith''s face from the side with tremendous force.


    The punch successfully made Lilith fly back slightly and fall.


    Seeing this opportunity, Kaizoku and Sylphy immediately ran and repeatedly kicked the fallen Lilith.


    Suddenly Gon jumped from above with his massive scythe aimed at Kaizoku from behind. "HAAAAAA!!!!!!"


    Hearing Gon''s scream, Kaizoku knew he would attack from behind. Kaizoku rolled sideward quickly.Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.


    As Kaizoku expected, Gon failed to strike Kaizoku from above.


    "Graaahhh!!!!" Gon continued his assault by swinging his scythe toward Kaizoku''s left.


    Kaizoku quickly blocked the scythe with Berserker already gripped in both hands.


    Unexpectedly, Gon released his scythe and jumped on top of Kaizoku.


    Kaizoku was shocked to see Gon leap at him, this time successfully embracing Kaizoku tightly. A panicked Kaizoku tried to pull Gon off his face.


    "Hey! Let go of me! You damn wild animal!"


    As Kaizoku kept trying and struggling to throw Gon away, Gon bitting his palm violently with no mercy.


    "AAAHHHH! THAT HURTS!" this forced Kaizoku to withdraw his hand from Gon.


    Seeing Kaizoku struggling again, Sylphy tried to help once more. She grabbed Gon''s scythe and ran to the panicking Kaizoku.


    Sylphy pulled Gon with his scythe, trying to pull from above Gon''s shoulders to avoid hurting Kaizoku''s face.


    Although Sylphy initially struggled because Gon was embracing Kaizoku''s head extremely tightly, she finally managed to pull Gon off Kaizoku''s head.


    "Ugh! Berserker!" Kaizoku summoned Berserker.


    The weapon quickly flew to Kaizoku and landed in both his hands.


    Without hesitation, Kaizoku immediately thrust Berserker directly into Gon''s bone chest.


    Although Kaizoku initially doubted if Berserker could pierce chest bone, the weapon successfully shattered and penetrated Gon''s chest bone.


    "GAAAHHHH!!!!"


    Once again, Gon''s scream was extremely loud, forcing Kaizoku and Sylphy to cover their ears.


    Lilith, after getting up from the fell now ready to fight again, used this opportunity. She quickly flew forward and rammed Kaizoku and Sylphy with her powerful shield.


    The collision successfully sent Kaizoku and Sylphy flying far. Giving Gon time to regenerate.


    With a serious gaze, Lilith used one of her strongest spells: "Spear of Hatred!"


    Lilith threw her spear toward Sylphy.


    Flying at incredible speed toward Sylphy, the spear successfully hit her left shoulder.


    She flew backward until hitting the wall''s edge, the spear deeply embedded. Sylphy tried to pull out the spear but it was futile.


    Lilith easily pulled Berserker from Gon''s chest.


    "Time to change the situation! Chamenos!" Gon recalled his scythe then jumped on top of the still-fallen Kaizoku.


    Gon intended to immediately destroy Kaizoku''s head with the scythe''s tip.


    The attack that nearly hit his left eye was blocked by Kaizoku''s hands. "GGGRRRRHHHH..."


    A bright green liquid dripped from the scythe''s tip, falling into Kaizoku''s left eye.


    "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!" Kaizoku screamed as loud as he could, the loudest scream of his life.

 Chapter 88 - Back for Bloodlust 2

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    ...


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    ....


    ..... That''s what Sylphy felt after hearing Kaizoku''s scream. It was the loudest scream since Kaizoku had been with her.


    Sylphy''s hair peeled away, transforming into a dark red color, her fangs grew longer, and when she opened her eyes, her pupils had changed to dark red.


    Sylphy''s mind was filled with tremendous rage, the muscles in her shoulders peaked even higher.


    "Heh...." Sylphy''s breathing quickened, blood coursing fiercely through her veins.


    "Hehehe... Hehehe... Finally, Bloodlust: Level 2 get ready Sylphy..." she said with a small, wicked smile.


    Rather than pulling out the spear, Sylphy chose to destroy its handle. She pushed her palm against the spear''s handle, and it didn''t take long for her to shatter it.


    Sylphy quickly ran toward Gon and Lilith, who were still stomping on Kaizoku as if he were the most disgusting being.


    In less than five seconds, Sylphy managed to grab Gon''s neck and carried them far from the suffering Kaizoku.


    Once Gon and Lilith were pulled away by Sylphy, Kaizoku immediately rolled around in agony.


    "HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! MY EYEEEE!!!! DAMN IT! IT HURTS SO MUCH!!" at this point, Kaizoku wanted to cry from the pain, but even a single tear would increase his suffering.Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences.


    The liquid from Gon''s scythe was destroying Kaizoku''s left eye with excruciating pain.


    Kaizoku continuously covered his left eye in agony, while his right hand pounded the ground trying to endure the tremendous pain.


    The pain felt like iron-dissolving acid penetrating deep into Kaizoku''s eye.


    "STOP!!! STOOOP!!!! I CAN''T TAKE IT ANYMORE... MAKE IT STOP.... THIS IS TOO PAINFUL!!!!" Kaizoku kept screaming in pain, trying his hardest to endure it.


    His eye felt like it was being burned alive endlessly, as if experiencing death itself, his soul being extracted through his left eye.


    Meanwhile, Sylphy was fighting against Gon and Lilith alone.


    The more Kaizoku screamed, the more her pain and anger increased, strengthening her Bloodlust even further.


    "Grrrhh... This is getting worse, Gon need to get MORE serious!! GAARRRHHH!!" Gon threw his scythe to the side.


    "Warrior souls ¦¡¦Í¦Á¦Ò¦Ó?¦Ò¦Ó¦Å ¦Ó¦Ï¦Ô? ¦Í¦Å¦Ê¦Ñ¦Ï?? (Anast¨ªste tous nekro¨²s), ARISE!" Gon created a green fireball in his hand then slammed it into the ground.


    Suddenly, two skeletal hands emerged beneath Sylphy and grabbed both her legs.


    "Huh!? Skeleton army!?" Sylphy looked down to confirm what she saw.


    Thousands of skeleton soldiers emerged from beneath the sand, rising up and waiting for their master''s next command, Gon.


    Despite his condition, Kaizoku still tried to stay calm. Looking with his right eye, he saw thousands of human skeletons staring at Sylphy.


    Kaizoku desperately wanted to help Sylphy, but in his current state, he would only be a burden.


    Kaizoku tried crawling backward to avoid the battle as much as possible.


    He crawled with his still-strong right hand while his left hand covered his painful eye.


    "EERRGHHH... Come on Kai... Control your breathing and hang in there... You gonna be okay, you are strong!" though it felt like hell, Kaizoku continued crawling away from Sylphy''s battle against Gon and Lilith.


    After crawling far enough, Kaizoku stopped briefly to catch his breath. Although he had only crawled for a few seconds, Kaizoku felt incredibly exhausted.


    "Why... Why am I alive in this world, when I can''t even endure this pain... Damn it, Kai! No time to whine!"

 Chapter 89 - One Eye Left

    "GRRHH... Come on Kai, you need to find a safe place first and get first aid..." Kaizoku crawled back to safety.


    He continued crawling toward the long corridor he had passed through before. Kaizoku looked back, watching Sylphy still fighting against thousands of human skeleton soldiers.


    "I hope you can hold on, Sylphy."


    Kaizoku kept crawling through the dark corridor until he saw a familiar door. "That door... Ah... I wonder what happened to that man, I''m sorry we left you."


    Trying to stand with his right hand, Kaizoku finally managed to get up although he looked very weak.


    Opening the door revealed an empty room with a large hole in the wall, the same hole where Kaizoku and Sylphy first emerged from the strange cave.


    "Heh, seems like that man went into the cave. Well, I hope he''s alright." Kaizoku looked around hoping to find first aid supplies.


    Seeing a first aid logo on the right wall, Kaizoku quickly tried to walk toward it.


    Opening it, Kaizoku only found long thin bandages. "Huh? Just bandages? No other choice."The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.


    Taking the long bandages, he walked to the mirror.


    Kaizoku removed his hand from his left eye. Upon opening it, Kaizoku saw his pupil had turned white, likely blind...


    Kaizoku also noticed strange red-green fluids leaking from his left eye. "Eww... This is really disgusting, and painful."


    With a heavy heart, Kaizoku covered his left eye with the long bandages. Although pain still enveloped him, Kaizoku forced himself to endure it.


    After everything was done, Kaizoku opened his right eye again. "Heh... At least it''s protected from dirty air for now."


    Kaizoku smiled slightly at the mirror. "Is that all you got, Kai? Why are you so weak and soft. Now you only have one eye left, how you gonna deal with it."


    "I regret thinking this world wasn''t terrifying."


    Kaizoku walked weakly to the nearest bed and lay down to rest, hoping Sylphy would still be holding on until the end.


    While resting, Kaizoku couldn''t stop worrying about Sylphy''s safety. "I''m sorry Sylphy, I can''t help you right now. I hope you alright until... OR at least after I recover from this, I don''t want dissapoint anyone yet."


    Tears falling, Kaizoku tried to forget by attempting to take a nap.


    With pain and worry constantly forcing Kaizoku to stay awake, Kaizoku tried to think positively, as positively as possible.


    "Come on Kai... Sleep, SLEEP!" Kaizoku hit his head repeatedly, intending to force himself to sleep.


    Eventually, Kaizoku tired himself out and fell asleep without realizing it.


    Kaizoku woke up in his dream, or was it somewhere else? Kaizoku felt this place wasn''t a dream, it felt too real...


    Looking around, there was only darkness, with a small white light glowing beneath his feet.


    Kaizoku seemed to remember this place, the same place he was in after fainting while fighting Thomas.


    "Hello... Anyone... Is anyone there...?" Kaizoku''s voice echoed throughout the place.


    Suddenly a voice was heard from all directions. "Ah... You have come, I''ve been waiting for you."


    "That voice, it sounds familiar."


    Kaizoku remembered the voice, the same one from when he fainted, the same female voice.


    "You!? The same person from when I fainted... What do you want now?" said Kaizoku with an angry face.


    "Calm down, hero... I''m here only to help you. You just need to listen to me, and you will become stronger than before. Trust me, I only want to unlock your true potential."

 Chapter 90 - Heros Protector

    Meanwhile, Sylphy was busy fighting against thousands of human skeleton troops that kept attacking relentlessly.


    Sylphy managed to destroy nearly half of the army without getting injured. The last two skeleton soldiers ran toward Sylphy with their small swords.


    Quickly, Sylphy grabbed both skeleton soldiers'' heads and smashed them against each other until they shattered into pieces.


    After both skull heads were destroyed, suddenly Lilith appeared in front of Sylphy with her shield, flying forward to push Sylphy backward.


    "GGRRRHHH... HIYAAAHHHH!!!" Sylphy punch the shield with tremendous force, sending Lilith flying backward from the powerful impact.


    Lilith flew upward, looking at Sylphy with an annoyed face, "Tch, this woman is much stronger than I thought."


    Sylphy looked up, with a sharp gaze like her fangs, she spoke, "GRRHH, GET DOWN HERE I''M NOT FINISHED YET!"


    With incredibly powerful legs, Sylphy jumped toward the still-flying Lilith.


    "HUH!?" Lilith was shocked seeing Sylphy jump so high and quickly toward her.If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.


    Sylphy drove her claws into Lilith''s shield to ensure she wouldn''t fall.


    Lilith struggled to maintain her balance while Sylphy hung from her shield. "Let go!"


    Lilith shaking her shield trying to make Sylphy fall.


    However, it was all futile because Sylphy''s claws were deeply embedded.


    Two large bone hands emerged from the ground, pulling both Lilith and Sylphy down from above.


    Both descended from the height due to the hands'' pull.


    The left hand gripped Sylphy very tightly. Meanwhile, the right hand released Lilith from its grip.


    Behind Lilith appeared Gon, who was controlling both hands. "Enough! Gon is sick of this fight."


    Sylphy tried with all her might to break free from the bone hand''s grip. "Damn you all! You all, including Ishayaki, will die at the hands of the hero!"


    "Anyone, anything, who dares to hurt my hero, will die by my hands!" Sylphy''s anger overflowed more and more powerfully, causing the bone hand gripping her to crack little by little.


    Gon and Lilith were quite shocked seeing how strong Sylphy was, able to crack the bone hand.


    "Impossible..." said Gon, shocked watching Sylphy.


    "Quick, kill her before she breaks free! Chamenos! Use Chamenos, Lilith!"


    Gon looked quite panicked seeing Sylphy continuously cracking the bone hand''s fingers.


    Gon''s scythe flew toward them and was successfully caught by Lilith, immediately ran away approaching her.


    Without further delay, Lilith quickly aimed the sharp end of the scythe at Sylphy''s face, who was almost free from the bone hand''s grip.


    Finally, before Sylphy could be hit by the attack, she managed to break the bone fingers. Dodge the attack, and punch Lilith''s face with tremendous force.


    Throwing Lilith so far she flew back into the castle.


    Gon watched Lilith tumble back into the castle, hearing a very loud crash from inside.


    Seeing Gon distracted, Sylphy immediately punched Gon''s cheek with immense force. Throwing Gon back into the castle just like Lilith.


    "GGRRHHH... GRHH..." Sylphy walked backward wanting to check on Kaizoku, thinking everything is finished.


    However, as Sylphy was walking back, a bright green light emerged from inside the castle.


    A scream was heard very loudly. "GAAAARRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"


    When Sylphy looked behind her, she saw a nightmare. A massive bone dragon appeared above the castle, destroying the castle.

 Chapter 91 - Your Opponent Is Me

    "By the Goddess of Light..." Sylphy saw an enormous bone dragon, destroying half of the castle.


    The dragon stood atop the castle''s peak, looking at Sylphy with a terrifying gaze.


    The dragon flew toward Sylphy then landed right in front of her.


    With two blazing green fire eyes and hot breath, the dragon''s head approached Sylphy.


    "GGGRRHHH DIE..." said the dragon with an extremely heavy and hoarse voice.


    The dragon opened its mouth. Sylphy felt an incredibly strong pull, quickly running sideways to avoid being sucked into its mouth.


    As Sylphy kept running sideways, suddenly green fire shot from the dragon''s mouth, burning the ground''s sand.


    "Gah!? It can breathe fire!? Why would I be suprised." Sylphy kept running, circling the dragon.


    The dragon followed Sylphy''s movements, turning its head toward her as she ran.


    Looking back, Sylphy saw the green fire breath chasing her from behind.If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.


    "GRHH... ALRIGHT, IF YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH ME!" Sylphy jumped onto the dragon''s back.


    Suddenly Lilith landed on top of Sylphy with her shield, pushing Sylphy with full force.


    Powerful reflexes, Sylphy immediately blocked Lilith''s shield push with only one arm, "HEH!? YOU''RE BACK? DON''T WORRY, I DON''T MIND AT ALL."


    Sylphy and Lilith struggled against each other''s strength. "Die... Master Gon has transformed into his true form, he will devour your soul and body!"


    Gon''s scythe suddenly flew toward them both, but Lilith quickly grabbed it before it hit them.


    Lilith immediately swung the scythe at Sylphy, forcing her to release her push against Lilith''s shield.


    Sylphy jumped backward to create distance.


    "Heh, using your master''s weapon after I destroyed yours? So weak and pathetic."


    Lilith chuckled hearing Sylphy''s words, "Destroyed my weapon? What you destroyed was merely an additional weapon to my real weapon, my real weapon is this shield... Right, Valkyrie."


    Lilith kissed her shield with extraordinary affection.


    "What a weirdo..." Sylphy jumped upward with both claws ready to attack.


    Quickly Lilith blocked Sylphy''s claws with her shield.


    Not wanting to lose, Sylphy tried to kick both of Lilith''s legs from below.


    The kick was blocked by the scythe held by Lilith. Sylphy, who had anticipated this, grabbed Lilith''s head then jumped behind her and kicked her back hard and fast.


    The attack succeeded in surprising Lilith, the movement outside her expectations. "Huh!?"


    Seeing Lilith vulnerable from surprise, Sylphy continued her attack by trying to pierce Lilith''s neck with her claws.


    However, before the claws could pierce Lilith''s neck, Sylphy felt both her legs being bitten.


    As Sylphy had suspected, the long neck dragon''s mouth bit both her legs then pulled her from its back.


    As the dragon''s mouth was about to close, Sylphy managed to hold it open as hard as she can. "GRRHRHH!!! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO EAT ME!?"


    Lilith was frustrated at still losing to Sylphy. She got up from her fall then flew to the dragon''s front, watching Sylphy holding the dragon''s mouth open.


    "By the way, where''s that hero? Heh, don''t tell me he ran away from us, what a coward." Lilith fly closer to Sylphy who was still holding the dragon''s mouth.


    "How should I know, let him run! Your opponent is me, and don''t you dare touch my hero again..."


    Lilith laughed hearing Sylphy''s answer, "Still hoping for coward hero, huh? He will never comeback... Never ever comeback..."

 Chapter 92 - The Last Wolf Warrior Spirit

    "Bwahahaha! I''m sure he won''t let you die." Lilith had already planned something, knowing Kaizoku wouldn''t let Sylphy die so easily.


    In her thought, Sylphy certainly felt worried that Kaizoku would return to battle, not letting her die at Gon''s hands.


    "Kill her, Master Gon." said Lilith with cold face, asking her master to kill Sylphy quickly.


    As Sylphy had suspected, the dragon was indeed Gon transformed into his true form. An enormous bone dragon just like in the painting Kaizoku and Sylphy had seen before.


    Gon strengthened his bite, forcing Sylphy to strengthen herself as well to resist the bite.


    "Still holding on, huh? Give up fast, make our job faster." Lilith smiling as she watched Sylphy starting to struggle holding Gon''s bite.


    "GRRHHH... I WON''T SURRENDER UNTIL MY LAST DROP OF BLOOD..." Sylphy''s arm muscles kept growing with veins becoming visible.


    This challenge was the heaviest burden Sylphy had ever endured. Fortunately, Sylphy was a warrior trained to face heavy challenges.This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.


    Holding back thousands of tons of force wasn''t new to Sylphy, though not easy she could still maintain it for quite a long time.


    Sweat pouring, and fatigue starting to set in. Even so, Sylphy''s fighting spirit stood firm, she believed Kaizoku would save her anytime.


    "I admit, your strength is impressive. Being able to hold Master Gon''s bite for so long. But it''s all futile, in the end your flesh and all your bones will shatter to pieces..." Lilith wide smile still present.


    "GRRHHH... HEHE... HEHEHE... SHATTER, YOU SAY!? TRY YOUR HARDEST TO BREAK MY BONES!!!"


    Sylphy''s rage gradually awakened an even more extraordinary fighting spirit.


    After hearing several taunts from Lilith, Sylphy finally managed to fight back, by lifting Gon''s upper jaw slowly but surely.


    The first to realize was Gon himself. He noticed his mouth starting to open upward instead of downward. "GGRRRHHH!?"


    Hearing Gon''s voice, Lilith also became aware watching Sylphy manage to lift Gon''s mouth upward again.


    "I won''t let you out!"


    Lilith flew above Gon''s head, then walked onto Gon''s long snout.


    With all her might Lilith helped Gon try to close his mouth again, Lilith pushing Gon''s mouth with the help of her wings.


    "GGRRHRHH!!"


    this succeeded in making Sylphy struggle again due to Lilith''s push.


    "DIE! BE DESTROYED IN ETERNAL GREEN FIRE! AND SUFFER IN THE ENDLESS SEA OF SOULS!" said Lilith who was still pushing Gon''s mouth with all her strength.


    "GRRAAAHHHH!!!" certainly Sylphy didn''t want to lose just like that, she strengthened her muscles and bones to maximum level again.


    In Sylphy''s thought, although she was blazing with determination, her heart still worried about Kaizoku''s condition. She didn''t know what was happening to him.


    "Oh, Kai... If you survive, please go far away from me and find someone who can help you better than I can... I will use my maximum power only for you to escape this hellish place, and only for this."


    Sylphy''s pupils changed to bright glowing red, blood flowing from both her eyes streaming down her cheeks.


    But the positive thing was that Sylphy had released her previous limiter, she was ready to destroy her own body fighting, rather than have it destroyed without resistance.

 Chapter 93 - Clones

    "GRRRHHH... HIYAAAHHH!!" Sylphy strengthened her right arm as much as possible.


    After her right arm was fully charged, Sylphy clenched her fist then punched Gon''s mouth from inside upward.


    The punch succeeded in sending Lilith flying and opening Gon''s mouth wider, giving Sylphy a chance to escape from the mouth.


    Sylphy jumped out, seeing Gon fall due to her incredibly powerful punch.


    "Tch! How dare you escape from Master Gon''s bite! That''s it! The game is ended!" Lilith raised her shield upward, the green crystal glowing brightly.


    The light created two Lilith clones with emotionless bright green eyes.


    "For Valkyrie! Attack!!" said Lilith ordering her clones to attack Sylphy.


    One of Lilith''s clones flew quickly with its shield pointing forward.


    Sylphy quickly blocked the shield attack with ease.


    However, Sylphy didn''t notice the other clone flying toward her, lacking sufficient reaction time resulting in Sylphy being hit by the clone''s shield.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel.


    Sylphy was thrown quite far, but fortunately managed to regain her balance by driving both claws into the ground.


    Without thinking long, Sylphy returned to focus. Running very fast, avoiding all Lilith clones and targeting the real one.


    Sylphy jumped upward, toward the real Lilith who was flying watching Sylphy.


    Before the claws hit Lilith''s neck, Sylphy heard a sound like cracking bones. Quickly Sylphy pulled Lilith''s arm to protect herself with Lilith''s shield.


    Sure enough, Gon released his green fire again. Fortunately, Sylphy managed to pull Lilith''s arm and shield herself.


    "Take off my arm! Valkyrie is mine to control!" Lilith tried to hit Sylphy''s head with her right hand.


    Sylphy managed to dodge the attack, and countered by biting Lilith''s hand very deeply.


    "AAAHHHH!!! YOU BASTARD!" Lilith screamed in pain, directing her clones to help their creator.


    One of Lilith''s clones flew upward then pushed Sylphy and Lilith using its shield, forcing them both to release each other.


    However, the clone didn''t survive due to being burned by Gon''s green fire, disappearing without a trace as if swallowed by the world.


    Sylphy and Lilith both fell to the ground after being hit by Lilith''s clone.


    Quickly, another Lilith''s clone flew toward Sylphy who was trying to stand. Sylphy, unable to do anything because she wasnt ready yet, and got hit by the Lilith clone''s attack, throwing her back further.


    When Sylphy landed, she opened both eyes, seeing Gon''s massive dragon foot about to step on her.


    Sylphy succed to rolled into the side avoiding the stomp.


    "WATCH YOUR BACK!"


    The real Lilith shouted, as Sylphy realized Lilith was attacking her from behind with her shield.


    Throwing Sylphy again...


    When Sylphy opened both eyes again, she saw Lilith and her clone flying above her.


    "...ATTACK!" shouted Lilith.


    Lilith and her clone aimed their shields downward then flew rapidly toward Sylphy.


    Because Lilith and her clone flew so incredibly fast, Sylphy couldn''t react quickly enough. As a result, Sylphy''s head and body were hit by the pushing attack from Lilith and her clone''s shields downward inside the sand.


    Lilith and her clone flew upward, checking Sylphy''s condition. "Heh, is she dead just like that? I hope so..."


    Sylphy looked very pale, but Sylphy''s Spell Bloodlust: Level 2 appeared to still be active, indicating she was still alive and still not change into her normal form.


    Gon walked closer to Sylphy, trying to eat her once again.

 Chapter 94 - Im Sorry, Sylphy

    For the second time, Sylphy was in Gon''s mouth. But this time, Gon and Lilith were determined to kill Sylphy without giving her another chance.


    Even so, Sylphy still tried her hardest to hold back Gon''s upper jaw.


    Lilith flew above Gon''s mouth, followed by her clone from behind.


    With her clone''s help, Lilith pushed Gon''s mouth from above, helping Gon close it.


    "DIE!" shouted Lilith, pushing Gon''s mouth down with all her might.


    Sylphy''s legs trembled, followed by both her hands starting to shake too. "TRY YOUR HARDEST!!"


    In her deepest heart, Sylphy was ready to die sacrificing herself for the safety of the hero who would save the world someday.


    Tears began flowing between the blood coming from both Sylphy''s eyes.


    Was Sylphy truly ready to die to save someone she''d just met? Sylphy and Kaizoku had been traveling together for less than a month, how she can be sure to sacrifice herself for someone she just met.


    Sylphy remembered her mother''s advice: "If one day there''s a hero called by the gods and goddesses, you will be the one to accompany them until the journey''s end. Mother believes goodness isn''t seen in actions, but in the heart."Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more.


    But was Sylphy sure Kaizoku would be good? Sylphy had suffered in a world ruled by the demon lord; how ironic that the demon lord was once a celebrated hero.


    Though Sylphy never knew the demon lord''s past, she understood well the hatred and anger in his eyes.


    Sylphy watched her family and all hybrid species massacred by Reverend Taki and Shirokiri Ishayaki. The demon lord and his loyal subordinate.


    Blood everywhere, huge fires blazing, screams echoing loudly. Young Sylphy could only hide in a small wooden barrel, watching all her family, friends, and loved ones die at Taki and Ishayaki''s hands.


    Just through one small hole, enough to make Sylphy''s childhood traumatic.


    Gon used his fire breath to slowly burn Sylphy, weakening her.


    That heat felt the same as Sylphy had felt back then, flames surrounding her, forcing her to stay still and endure the incredible heat.


    This time, Sylphy wasn''t sure she''d survive the flames enveloping her. So Sylphy began hoping as much as possible, hoping she and Kaizoku would still live and continue their journey until finally facing the demon lord.


    "Yes... Finally we succeeded... The world is saved, and I finally found peace." said Kaizoku looking back with a wide smile.


    But that vision was too good to be reality. The image vanished instantly, returning her sight to reality, where Sylphy was almost giving up holding back the force.


    "I''m sorry Kai... I might give up soon, I can''t hold on much longer. Though my body and soul are weakening, my hope remains strong..."


    Those were Sylphy''s final words in her heart.


    A loud *crack* sound was heard.


    Gon''s mouth had fully closed, with black smoke escaping between his jaws.


    All of Sylphy''s bones, organs, and body were instantly crushed after Gon bit down.


    Gon spat Sylphy out of his mouth, like tasteless chewing gum.


    Suddenly Kaizoku appeared from corridor and caught Sylphy in his arms.


    "I''m sorry Sylphy, I was too late to save you..."


    Sylphy opened her eyes one last time. Seeing Kaizoku''s sad face as he looked at how badly injured Sylphy was after being bitten by Gon. "Our hero..."


    Those words were her last before closing her eyes again.


    Nearly half of Kaizoku''s hair turned white.


    Tears fell from his right eye, dropping onto Sylphy''s cheek.


    "Berserker..." Kaizoku called forth Berserker again, ready to take revenge on Gon and Lilith who had destroyed Sylphy''s body.


    After putting Sylphy''s body on the ground, Kaizoku walked toward the large bone dragon, with Lilith flying above Gon.


    "Your story will end now.."