Becoming a Hunter in a Dark Fantasy - Chapter 127



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Episode 127: The Violent Princess

Before Gale came, Elwin was reading information sent by the Hunters residing in Goddard.

These were the things I requested immediately after measuring the location of Familia’s top executive, Nono, a while ago.

Flap- Flap-

The more you look through the documents, the more the truth is revealed.

“I knew it was a mess. But I didn’t know it would be this old-fashioned.”

Elwin smiled bitterly.

“It’s an underground arena… … .”

Goddard was the country with the most belligerent spirit among the seven nations of the North Continent.

To put it nicely, it was a nation of warriors. To put it vulgarly, it was barbaric.

As the place with the shortest history of civilization, Goddard was still full of a culture that worshipped primitive power, and the strange way in which this was applied and distorted was to create the ‘underground arena’.

‘Is it because of the recent policies of the Goddard Dynasty that underground arenas have developed so prosperously?’

Renewal and reform, a slogan that the Goddard family has advocated and put forward for generations.

It didn’t stop me from worshipping power.

It is just a measure to curb the national character that tends to become overly violent.

But in the past, it was a close and fierce match where they risked their only life and used all their strength to kill each other at the tip of a sharp sword.

Some of Goddard’s men, unable to forget the bloody battle, hid in the shadows.

To enjoy violent entertainment!

‘There are quite a few more than I thought.’

There were quite a few powerful figures who enjoyed and secretly supported underground arenas.

Among them were several strong @families that could put pressure on the World Hunter Association.

“This is a headache… … .”

Elwin frowned as he was flipping through the documents. It was because he had discovered a relationship he had never imagined.

The report clearly revealed that Familia’s top executive, Nono, was moving back and forth to the underground fighting arena.

“I never thought there would be some kind of connection between the Goddard Underground Arena and Familia.”

The underground arena in “Rampas” was simply an event that opened when certain conditions were met. By participating, you could obtain various goods and items.

So I didn’t expect it at all.

If the crystal ball hadn’t had the exact coordinates and specific information written on it, I wouldn’t have guessed it yet.

‘That’s right. Strictly speaking, the arena is no different from a treasure trove where you can get maximum profits with minimum investment.’

If we exclude the issues of being unethical and immoral.

It would be a tempting workplace for a villain organization that doesn’t care about such limitations.

Elwin groaned and held his forehead.

“Haa… … . They’ve done a thorough job of making sure we can’t mess around.”

The World Hunters Association could only intervene first in cases of ‘killing monsters’ or ‘things that could pose a serious danger to humanity’.

For example, the problem of the resurrection of King Suin that Depicio was plotting.

By the way, let me talk about the recent intervention in the Batavil royal family.

Given that Spero’s primary goal was to prevent the resurrection of the King of Water, his intervention in the affairs of the Batevils royal family during that process could have been quietly tolerated.

“So this underground arena is… … .”

We can’t touch it. The moment we show even the slightest sign of trying to intervene, they will tear us apart from all sides.

In a word, it is an abuse of power.

Hunters cannot interfere in the political relations of other countries.

In the case of hunters with exceptional backgrounds or origins, they would secretly hush it up, but Elwin was an example of a person who went from an orphan to a dragon.

‘There’s no way that could happen.’

Pick, Elwin smiled and sank deep into his chair. He continued to rack his brain, worrying over and over again.

In the end, we came to a conclusion.

“Yeah. I guess that’s the only way.”

Make contact with the Princess of Goddard.

It was the most efficient and effective solution.

“So─!”

And now.

In front of me was Gale, furious and angry.

“I said I wasn’t going! I said I wouldn’t let you see me!”

Before Elwin and the Spero members head to the Bateville Castle.

Gale had a favor to ask of Elwin.

-But let me ask you this. Princess Goddard is really uncomfortable and burdensome. If you have to meet her, please leave me out.

The reason Gale became reluctant to meet the High Lord was because he promised to keep him from meeting the Princess of Goddard.

-Hmm. I don’t think I’ll have any reason to go to Goddard yet… … If nothing special comes up, fine. I’ll do that.

However, a special reason arose at that time, and Elwin completely withdrew Gale’s request.

Because the best bait to draw out the stubborn princess was Gale.

“Haha. I’m really sorry about that, Gail.”

Elwin said, scratching his cheek awkwardly. His arched eyebrows were drooping and downturned.

It seemed as if he was very embarrassed, unable to meet Gale’s gaze properly and fidgeting.

Anyone who saw it could tell that the person was truly sorry.

“I would have tried to help you, but… … unfortunately, something came up at Goddard.”

But it didn’t work on Gail.

“What a pity!”

Gail’s teeth chattered. How could he, with his quick wit, not know what the brat was thinking?

“It just so happened that I had some business to do with the Princess of Goddard, and I was the perfect bait to throw out!”

As soon as he decided it was necessary, that evil brat would have made the most efficient decision without a moment’s hesitation.

I hate to admit it with my own mouth, and just thinking about it makes me angry… … !

‘If that princess hears news about me, she’ll come out anywhere.’

Then, his sullen expression, as if he was apologizing, completely changed.

Elwin answers shamelessly.

“As expected, it’s Gale. You knew everything, didn’t you?”

Open. Gail trembled for a moment, then let out a deep sigh.

“… … You won’t listen no matter what I say, right?”

“Yes. In return, I will give you a generous bonus.”

“If you don’t take care of that properly, I’m going to go on strike, strike! Listen to me. I’m serious, man.”

“I told you, I understand. Don’t worry about that.”

Gail quickly gave up and came to terms with reality.

It didn’t suit his temperament to be obsessed with something that didn’t suit him.

I should probably just extort a bunch of money from that rich kid. Ugh.

“Then I’ll go~ Work hard.”

As Gale waved his hand back a few times, he was about to leave Elwin’s office.

“Just a moment, Gail.”

Elwin asked, as if suddenly remembering something he had forgotten.

“How are you feeling these days? Is your condition okay?”

‘It’ is in a frenzied state where the Demon King’s magical power temporarily leaks out and his instincts run wild, making it impossible to distinguish enemy from enemy.

Gale’s consciousness does not rise until all of the black magic is consumed.

So Elwin gave ‘it’ to the enemy and caused them to consume magic power.

Thanks to that, Gail regained consciousness, but his body was covered in wounds.

-Gail, do you think your body is like a rag?

Later, when Narhan checked Gale’s physical condition, he was so shocked that he clicked his tongue.

Naturally, Gail felt wronged.

-What did I do to make you say that?

-Aren’t you using the precious body that God gave you like a bag made of woven cloth?

-It’s unfair! I woke up and this is what happened! Am I a victim too!?

The assailant(?), who could not stand to watch the two people arguing, raised his hand and confessed.

-… … Sorry, Nar. Actually, it was me who did it.

-What a wonderful quilt art. You are truly the master.

-Huh, heh heh. That split personality. Look at that change in attitude.

As she moved, disembarking the people on the plane one by one, Gale concentrated on her recovery.

It’s almost the beginning of autumn now.

“Oh. Thanks to you and the butler, I’m almost fully recovered. In fact, I feel more energetic than before? It feels like… …I’ve become stronger!?”

Elwin laughed heartily at the sight of her showing off her biceps.

‘Is it really worth feeling that way?’

Maybe Gale is stronger than before.

Unlike before she met Elwin, Gale’s past was marked by temporary madness due to her unconscious trauma.

This time, the seal that was deeply embedded within was touched by Floeta.

‘I think I’ve regained some of my memories.’

Gale, the main character in “Rampas,” becomes stronger as he regains his memories.

Even if it’s just a tiny piece, it’s not unreasonable to feel stronger now that you’ve found a little bit of your original strength.

“If you’ve fully recovered, you can start training today. I’ve almost finished most of the urgent work, so I’ll go back to supervising your training.”

“Oh! That’s why you asked? Thanks for the unwelcome news.”

“What? Gail, stop fooling around and go straight to the training ground. If you do that, you’ll fall behind Sercia and Calix.”

“I see, I get that.”

Gail grumbled and headed out, but then suddenly stopped walking.

“Kid. Let me ask you something.”

“Go ahead.”

“Do I have any brothers or sisters?”

Gail asked in a casual voice.

But the content wasn’t like that.

Elwin remained silent for a moment with a mysterious expression on his face, then said.

“It was there.”

“I see.”

After hearing the answer, Gail walked out of the room with her usual gait.

The door that had been opened roughly suddenly closed slowly.

Squeak-

A dissonant sound was heard.

* * *

“Excuse me, Elwin.”

dripping.

The door opened with a crisp knock.

“I heard you called.”

“Oh, welcome, Sercia.”

Sercia Odelweiss slowly entered.

“I have some news that I think you’ll like to hear, Sercia. I called you here to tell you.”

“Huh? Something I’d like to hear… …? What is it?”

Sercia blinked her eyes in confusion. It seemed as if there was no clue.

“I found out. The location of the man that Sercia was desperately looking for.”

“… … !!”

But Elwin’s next words caused her lavender eyes to shake violently.

Sercia’s pupils were completely dilated as she stood up without realizing it.

“Hey, where! Where?! Where is that author who deserves to be chewed to death!!”

Far away, an uncontrollable murderous intent burst out from Sercia, who was gnashing her teeth.

“We had a good harvest while raiding Depicio’s hideout this time. We found out the locations of three of them.”

“If there are three of them… … .”

“As you might have guessed, Familia. Their top executives.”

Why Sersia Odelweiss desperately wanted the assistance of the Emperor’s special hunter.

Because her enemy was one of the top executives of Familia. The world’s largest and worst villain organization that even the most powerful countries would hesitate to deal with.

“It’s not Goddard we’re headed to right now. But the next place we’re going to… … .”

It was at that moment when Sercia was paying full attention to Elwin’s words!

Kwaaaaaaaang─!

There was a loud noise, as if something was exploding, and the hull of the airship shook violently.

It was difficult to stand on the ship, which was moving violently in all directions as if a strong earthquake had occurred, and it was difficult to even keep one’s balance.

“Ugh, ugh!”

Elwin grabbed Sercia tightly as she tried to fly away without any help.

“Go, thank you.”

There were quite a few sharp objects in Elwin’s office, like picture frames and windows hanging on the walls.

If I had accidentally bumped into it, I would have been seriously injured.

“Lord Elwin… … ?”

Sercia raised her head absentmindedly and was startled. Elwin’s usually relaxed face was stiff.

It couldn’t be helped. It was because the familiar magic was violently surging outside.

‘… … Oh. It looks like the judging was quite messed up.’

Elwin clicked his tongue and laughed inwardly in defeat.

The sight of him flaunting his magical power in all directions seemed like he was trying to pick a fight with Elwin and tell him to come out right away. He wasn’t some kind of street brat.

‘On the way to find the princess, another princess came and drank.’

The black special hunter, Munas Quinzel, has appeared.