The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 76



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Episode 76 23. Hunting

One.

“Eugene Kyung, I can’t contact you.”

Greenwood, a knight of the Order of Leven, said as he put the communication device into his bosom.

Then, Eugene, the senior knight who was walking forward while holding a lantern, answered in a calm voice.

“You said you were drinking with Caron earlier. You must be drinking so you can’t answer my phone.”

“Is something wrong?”

“We’re making this mess just to make sure that nothing happens. So don’t worry about it and just look around. Was this forest always this dense with trees? The visibility isn’t that good.”

“Yes, senior.”

Greenwood walked forward, looking around carefully.

Eugene glanced at Greenwood and said with a sly smile.

“Don’t work too hard.”

“But it’s a mission, right? I have to do my best.”

“How many years has it been since you came here?”

“It’s been five years since I received an offer from the manager.”

“It’s been five years… … . Time has passed so quickly. I think it’s about time for you to move on to another job.”

Greenwood was one of the promising prospects that the Knights of Leven boasted.

A skilled player who reached 5 stars at the age of 26.

He was one of the knights whose talents were recognized so much that he often received offers from knightly orders from the capital or powerful noble families.

Greenwood answered Eugene’s words in a low voice.

“I have no intention of moving to another order right now.”

“You brat, you hypocrite. Our knighthood is a good place to make money, but it’s hard to advance as a knight. Didn’t you come here for the money in the first place?”

A knightly order that is quite far removed from the duties of an honorable knight.

That was the Knights of Levin.

Since capturing expensive slaves was the main mission under the lord’s instructions, Eugene’s words could not be considered wrong.

“You give me an incredible amount of money. No other knights can make this much money.”

“Is that why you’ve stayed here until now, senior?”

“Then what other reason could there be? Hehehe. Money is the best. It’s hard for someone like me to become a great knight, so I should at least make a lot of money and retire. And catching slaves is quite fun. Should I say it’s like a special kind of hunting?”

“Yes, I think so too.”

Greenwood had also participated in several slave captures with his seniors.

The people he successfully captured were the Miao tribe among the Suin tribe.

Although I did get stabbed in the stomach by a Miao claw during the battle, it was also a great practical experience.

‘Thanks to you, my skills have improved a lot.’

Unlike other knight orders that only stayed in the territory, the Knights of Leven were also a place where they could gain a lot of practical experience.

It meant that, unlike the famous knight orders, there was no unique training method or swordsmanship, but it was a good place to develop swordsmanship.

Moreover, it does not prevent you from being scouted by other knight orders.

Despite being involved in the illegal act of slave trade.

‘It means we’re accomplices anyway.’

The day I tell anyone what happened here, my life as a journalist will be over.

By sharing ugly secrets, you are putting locks on each other’s mouths.

“By the way, that guy named Caron Reston. When I first heard about him, I thought he was amazing… … But when I actually met him, he seemed like nothing special.”

While Greenwood was lost in thought, Eugene casually brought up the subject of Caron.

Caron Reston.

A boy who caused a huge shock in the capital four years ago at the age of thirteen.

He was the youngest grandson of the Duke, known as the true successor to the Halo Grand Duke.

Greenwood said with a bitter smile.

“You defeated Sir Luke of the Imperial Guard when you were thirteen, right?”

“Do you think that makes sense? Since it was a duel, Lord Luke would have let it slide. The Duke of Reston would have spread a big rumor that he let it slide… … That’s how noble families are. They deliberately spread exaggerated rumors.”

As he said that, Eugene took a cigarette out of his pocket and put it in his mouth.

Then he held it up to the lantern, lit it, and inhaled deeply.

A thick layer of smoke hung over the dim lantern light.

“And what? Is this the first or second time that child geniuses have appeared in this world? I haven’t seen a single one of those child geniuses grow up properly. Look at him. He’s already buying elf slaves at that age. Even if that guy had talent, would his talent have developed? It’s obvious.”

“… … It certainly seemed weaker than rumored.”

“I said that’s how it was originally.”

Greenwood nodded, recalling the sight of Charon he had seen earlier.

A young man who did not seem to have the dignity of a child from a prestigious family.

Moreover, the magical power and momentum that was apparent were of an ordinary level.

I heard a rumor that he reached 4 stars at the age of thirteen, but now that I look at him, it seems he’s still just a kid who hasn’t even reached 5 stars.

“Your Majesty, you’ve caught a real fool. Hehe, that guy’s going to be dragged around by us from now on. Ask him later if he wants to join the Knights of Haerang. He might even ask his grandfather to keep his secret.”

“The Knights of Haerang are an order of knights who do not accept outsiders, sir.”

“That’s what I’m saying. You boring brat.”

Eugene took another deep drag on his cigarette. Then he smirked and said.

“I guarantee it, guys like that are going to ruin your family.”

That was when.

“You’re a smart kid. How did you know I was the one who would ruin our family?”

A voice was heard from the darkness.

At the sudden voice, Eugene quickly threw his cigarette on the floor and pulled out his sword from the scabbard on his waist.

“… …Who are you?”

Greenwood also drew his sword following Eugene.

Then, after a while, a young man came out of the darkness, walking slowly.

Greenwood, who had checked his face, said with a slightly hardened expression.

“… … Lord Caron?”

“Oh, right. What were you all doing here?”

When it was revealed that the voice was actually Caron, Eugene quickly bowed his head and greeted him.

“We were just looking for any possible danger. But, Mr. Karon, weren’t you with our leader?”

“I drank too much, you know. I came out hunting to sober up.”

“… … Hunting tonight?”

Eugene slightly lowered his gaze and looked at the dark blue sword in Caron’s hand.

It was a situation that was not easily understood.

Where did the captain go and only Caron came into the forest?

“Where is the captain, Caron?”

I felt strange.

Maybe it was because of that creepy sword that Caron was holding, but I kept getting goosebumps all over my body.

“Your leader is weak to alcohol. He gets drunk and falls asleep in 30 minutes.”

Caron’s laughing voice rang out.

Eugene could easily realize that that was a lie.

The captain is a knight who has reached the final level of 6 stars.

Get drunk in 30 minutes?

It was nonsense from the start.

‘… …Why are you lying?’

I couldn’t even guess the reason.

But there was one thing I could instinctively intuit.

“Put your sword down now.”

The young man in front of you is dangerous.

I don’t know what he was thinking, but I felt a genuine murderous intent.

“What if you don’t like it?”

Despite Eugene’s warning, Caron snickered and spoke. Then Eugene grabbed his sword and shouted.

“Even if it’s by force-!”

At that moment, the sword in Charon’s hand glowed in the faint moonlight.

A single line of dark blue light is drawn in the darkness.

A single, eerily glowing line.

Eugene raised his sword in shock, but it was too late to react.

Bam.

Eugene’s neck, cut off with absurd ease, fell to the floor, and Greenwood, who was watching the scene right behind him, froze as if he were ice.

‘……what?’

Am I having a nightmare?

But even so, the pungent smell of blood that stung my nose was terribly realistic.

“But you guys are better than the captains. The captain’s brat died while letting his guard down until the very end. That brat is probably the most retarded of the six-star knights.”

Caron, who had cut off Eugene’s head with one stroke, looked at Greenwood and smiled.

“How old are you? You look quite young.”

It was an overly light voice for one who had just killed someone.

Greenwood slowly backed away, his sword aimed at Caron.

“… …Why, why are you doing this?”

“I told you. I went hunting.”

Can’t win.

You must run away.

Reason was screaming.

But Greenwood continued to back away, unable to turn around.

Because the moment I turned around, I was certain that my head would be cut off by that sword.

“Why do you want to kill us?”

Greenwood looked at Caron and asked.

Then Charon smiled and answered.

“Do you really need a reason to kill your prey? Why, if there was a reason, would your death be worth it?”

“Even if you are the grandson of Grand Duke Halo! Do you think you can get away with such a merciless murder?”

“Thank you for your concern. Hearing that makes me want to kill all the other guys too.”

Caron approached Greenwood with leisurely steps.

Greenwood looked at Caron with a pale face.

Something had to be done.

I couldn’t die here like this.

Woohoo.

Magic began to flow out of Greenwood’s body. However, Charon ignored it and continued to move forward, saying:

“You have been capturing people and subhumans for your own personal reasons, to make money, right? I am the same. I want to kill you for my own personal reasons.”

Greenwood thought what came out of Caron’s mouth was sophistry.

But Caron spoke in a low voice, not caring about his reaction.

“So you guys shouldn’t feel wronged.”

The lives of those nameless guys could not possibly be worth the same as his own life with a bright future ahead of him.

‘Just once. If I can hit just once… … .!’

There might have been enough time to escape.

His eyes caught sight of the plate mail that Charon was wearing.

It wouldn’t be heavy since it would be made of high-strength alloy, but it wouldn’t be any faster than you in leather armor.

‘leg.’

His eyes saw Charon’s legs wide open.

Open legs without any defensive posture.

Greenwood took a deep breath and then put his plan into action.

Boooooooong-!

Greenwood rushed toward Caron, who was walking towards him defenselessly, without hesitation.

A sword swung at high speed towards Charon’s leg.

Charon slashed his sword aside as if he had been waiting for it. But Greenwood twisted his body without any panic.

‘It’s now.’

He quickly spun his body around using the speed he had gained from his magical power. Then, he used that speed to immediately cut off Charon’s shin with his sword.

Crunch-.

I felt a distinct sensation of something being cut at the tip of the sword.

But that’s it.

Paaaaat-!

Greenwood immediately started running as fast as he could in the opposite direction of Caron.

There was no time to even check the opponent’s injuries.

I just ran away, squeezing out all the strength I had.

‘It was definitely cut.’

The attack just now should buy you enough time.

He thought as he ran with his teeth clenched.

‘You can’t completely escape.’

This Tirisfal Glades is a very large forest.

Even the trees are so thick that they swallow up the light from the lantern.

The fact that they were chasing me so precisely in this vast maze means one thing.

‘That guy has tracking skills.’

That means, no matter how fast you run away, you might still be caught someday.

Besides, there was a high possibility that Charon’s helpers were in this forest.

Running away like this now will only get you out of the immediate danger.

So what choice should you make?

The worry didn’t last long.

Greenwood bit his lips tightly and immediately reached into his bosom and pulled out a short-range communication device.

“Emergency situation, Caron Reston has murdered Sir Eugene. It is highly likely that you have also been murdered, Commander.”

Then, after a while, several voices were heard through the communication port.

Fortunately, it seemed that Charon’s clutches had not yet reached the others.

Greenwood said, letting out a small breath.

“Currently fleeing from Charon Reston. I don’t think I can give you a detailed explanation. We need to meet at rendezvous point 2 and fight against Charon Reston together. Does anyone have a long-distance communication device? We need to report to our superiors immediately!”

“… … Everyone, be careful.”

First of all, it is best to join other knights.

Just now, an unexpected situation occurred due to a one-sided surprise attack.

If you face Caron with the remaining knights, you might be able to subdue him. And that would be your only option with the highest chance of survival.

‘I can’t die here.’

Greenwood leapt into the darkness of the forest, his fists clenched.

***

Charon quietly watched Greenwood’s back as he ran away at full speed.

“He was aiming for the leg from the start. He was good at improvising.”

The sword that the opponent swung did cut his leg, but it only sliced ​​through his greaves.

There was no problem at all with the movement.

-Why didn’t you kill him right away? You could have just cut his head off.

As Guillotine spoke in a voice full of complaints, Charon clicked his tongue and replied.

“You have to drive your prey to the limit to catch them. That’s the basics of hunting, you ignorant demon sword bastard.”

-What’s the rule? Don’t try to cover up your bad taste, master.

“So what? This is a chance to kill them all at once.”

Caron smiled as he fiddled with the communication port he had retrieved from Owen’s body.

“They too need to feel what it feels like to be a hunted slave.”

Charon recalled his past life, where he had lived miserably without even the courage to die.

Those who have never been slaves will never know.

That life where only death can bring peace, that hell that must be experienced while alive.

“Now it’s your turn.”

Their hell has only just begun.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house