How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 78
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Episode 78. The Night’s Reaper (1)
At the wizard’s words, Ossian uncrossed his arms.
Rather than saying it was unexpected, it was closer to saying it was meant to be.
‘Yes. It makes no sense that there wouldn’t be a fight between these talented people who were hired by different people.’
Even troubleshooters and mercenaries without much experience are very wary of each other, so how much worse must it be for those people?
In particular, the fee for this commission was by no means small.
Even Delran hasn’t yet properly valued the compensation he gives to Ossian alone.
Given his personality, he would never scrimp on money, and considering the Goldilocks family’s finances, the compensation would be enough to change a person’s life completely.
Ossian said he didn’t come because of the conservatism, but other people were different.
Especially in the case of wizards, such desires were more intense.
Wizards make a ton of money just by doing research.
Wizard’s personal workshop, experimental items, potions, reagents, ether water, grimoires, etc.
Expensive things are materials that can become infinitely more expensive.
Wizards have always had to suffer from financial difficulties.
People with that level of skill may not be without money, but when it comes to money, the more the better.
‘You can’t hire a 4-star wizard with that much money, so they probably added some other conditions.’
It is highly likely that they will become sponsors who provide periodic funding.
‘But apart from that, I have no intention of avoiding the trouble that comes my way.’
Ossian measured the distance between himself and his opponent.
If they crossed the line even once more, I would not hesitate to draw my sword at that very moment.
Personally, I think it would be best to just let it go without fighting.
‘That would be impossible.’
Even if Ossian was okay with it, there was a high chance that the other side would dislike it.
But I didn’t want to smile and say let’s get along well.
If you’re going to make a fuss, then that’s fine.
Just show your skills and that’s it.
As Ossian made that decision in his mind, the wizard’s quarrel continued.
“Hey, troubleshooter. Don’t pretend you didn’t hear.”
A look full of ridicule and contempt.
Considering that wizards were basically treated as nobles, it was not surprising that they displayed such arrogance.
Naturally, the wizard’s tone of looking down on his opponents wasn’t limited to Ossian.
“To think that even baseless mutant monsters would come to a place like this. This is how we, who are here together, are being treated with such low standards.”
The wizard brought up the word [Supremacy], which pointed out exactly.
Mutant monster.
It was a derogatory term for a mutant that was created through mutation.
“what?!”
“How dare those kids.”
The mutants belonging to [Supremacy] were outraged at those words.
In the past, mutants were discriminated against as mutants, but in Tirna, it was different.
Their extraordinary abilities and unconditional, uncanny powers allowed them to be treated as one of the ranks.
As a result, there was a trend among mutants to refer to themselves as a new species that was more evolved than modern humans.
That was also the reason why the organization was named [Supremacy].
A superior and more excellent being.
Because they had that kind of pride, they were able to come together and stick together.
But here the wizard says something that directly denies that pride.
A huge killing intent arose from the mutants and headed towards the wizards.
Even the wizards did not support it.
‘This is true.’
Looking at the way the wizards went about causing trouble everywhere, it seemed as if they had no doubt that they were the best.
I understand.
Because it takes tremendous talent to become a wizard.
Handling mana is basic, and the knowledge and brains to handle it systematically are also essential.
If you had achieved a four-star level under those conditions, even the nobles would have looked down on you.
But does his skill really match his arrogance?
Ossian’s hand touched the sword at his waist.
Wizards also increased their magical powers, and mutants tried to manifest their own abilities.
The moment when you want to make a fuss before even starting the request.
“Please stop there. Noisiness is strictly prohibited within the mansion.”
A deep voice that echoes throughout the hall.
On the second floor, at the top of the stairs, you can see the whole hall at a glance.
There, a man in his sixties wearing a neat tuxedo was looking down at me.
“More, Mr. Dustin!”
Dustin Kruger, Dyke’s business partner and butler.
He had a goatee-like moustache and a sharp charisma that contrasted with his thin and delicate appearance. He looked at David with a pitiful gaze.
“Master David. What are you doing? You can’t just sit there quietly while Mr. Dyke is sick, but you’re trying to cause a commotion at the villa.”
“I, I called someone for my father in my own way! Is there anything wrong with that?”
David protested as if he was being treated unfairly.
“Why does Uncle Dustin just let those ignorant bastards my brothers brought in roam around the mansion and villa? He even blocks us, his children, from entering and leaving, preventing us from even seeing our father.”
“Because you have to be as careful as possible in a situation where you never know when a ghost might suddenly appear.”
David taunted Dustin, the corners of his lips twisting upward.
“The ghost is just an excuse, right? In fact, aren’t you suspicious of us? That one of the children is secretly trying to kill their father.”
I never thought I would say those words out loud.
But Dustin’s reaction was even more scathing.
“Yes. Of course, Master David is no exception.”
Do you dare to doubt us, our Father’s children?
The answer to that question was, ‘Yes, I doubt it.’
David’s face turned red and blue after being hit hard.
Ossian clicked his tongue inwardly as he looked at the sight.
‘If it was Delon, he wouldn’t have reacted like that in the first place.’
How can you run a business or order people around if you can’t hide your anger like that?
Contrary to expectations that David would be a great man because he was the eldest son, he was just a big boy who grew up a lot.
“What about you, sir? Are you honest?”
“What does that mean?”
“You’re not completely innocent, are you? You’re deliberately causing trouble and then blaming us for it?”
Dustin is Dyke’s secretary who always assists him.
In other words, no matter what you do, you will always be labeled as number two.
David’s argument was that Dyke was jealous and had ordered the poisoning of his second-in-command.
So, they intentionally block other people from entering.
“Actually, father could have woken up a long time ago, but isn’t it you who is preventing him from waking up?”
Dustin shook his head with a small sigh at the sight of his eldest son speaking as if he had seized the opportunity.
“Anyway, you never know when something might suddenly happen, so please wait in the safe room.”
David was about to lose his temper when the butler told him to step aside without even responding.
The lights that had been illuminating the mansion like it was daytime even in the middle of the night all went out.
Darkness came in an instant.
As bright as it was, the darkness that suddenly came was so gloomy that I couldn’t see even an inch ahead.
“Gyaaaah!”
At the same time, a tearing scream echoed from somewhere.
“A scream?”
“Youngest lady?!”
The owner of that scream was Maria, the youngest.
At that moment when everyone was wondering what was going on, someone moved, and that was Ossian.
Ossian immediately drew his sword and ran towards where the screams were coming from.
The footsteps were as fast as the wind, yet they made almost no sound.
“Huh, huh?”
“We are moving too!”
But everyone gathered here is just one person.
As soon as they saw Ossian moving, they immediately followed him.
The first to move were two mutants with enhanced physical abilities.
Since their advantage was that they could react faster than anyone else, they were planning to chase after Ossian and even overtake him.
but,
“What, what?!”
“The distance isn’t getting closer!”
Ossian’s back is clearly visible even in the dark.
Rather than getting closer, it was getting further away.
You’re saying that even though you’re activating your ability and chasing after them, you can’t catch up?
Could it be that they are also a mutant with enhanced body power? And that they are of a higher level than this one?
Whether or not his opponent had that illusion, Ossian ran down the endless hallways of the mansion.
I heard it was a villa, but it took a long time to get there because the mansion was so big.
When Ossian finally arrived at his destination, he saw Maria Goldin, who had collapsed into her seat, and Elise standing there as if to protect her.
And it was a god of death wearing a black robe and holding a scythe.
‘reaper?’
A monster? Or something else?
It didn’t matter what it was, because from the way Elise confronted the guy, it looked like it was the same ghost.
“Get out of the way.”
After hearing Ossian’s words, Elise turned her head slightly behind her bone mask and immediately stepped aside.
The two skeletons she was flanking naturally stopped fighting and made way for her.
Ossian’s sword, which had rushed in through the gap, was imbued with starlight.
Seonggwanggeom (Sword of Star Light).
A mixture of white and blue flames rose like a beacon, illuminating the darkness.
The starlight, which had been swung around in a pure white trajectory, aimed for the god of death’s neck.
But surprisingly, the Reaper quickly retreated back when he saw Ossian’s sword, out of its path.
‘Avoiding this?’
Ossian stared at the messenger as if in surprise.
Even if it was an attack that was swung with less strength because Maria and Elise were nearby, I never thought the opponent would dodge it.
Besides, the movements he showed while dodging just now were quite nimble.
‘I think it’s going to be harder than I thought.’
Ossian first checked Maria and Elise’s condition.
The two of them didn’t have any serious injuries.
Maria was also surprised by the appearance of the messenger and fell on her buttocks, but she was not taken by surprise.
In that short period of time, Elise used her necromancy to summon a skeleton to protect her.
“you are…….”
Elise’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at the Starlight Sword that Ossian was holding.
Since Ossian had never seen him use the Holy Light Sword before, this was her first time witnessing this incredible miracle.
“wow.”
Elise wasn’t the only one fascinated by the starlight.
Maria also looked at the pure white sword that Ossian was holding, as if she was possessed by something.
The sight of Ossian confronting the god of death like a light illuminating the darkness was a masterpiece in itself.
After confirming that the two were safe, Ossian stared at the enemy before him.
It was a skeleton wearing a long white robe.
The figure, holding a large scythe in his hand, was literally in the shape of a grim reaper.
‘The scars carved into the garden and the ghostly figures that people have seen. It looks like it’s that guy.’
I’ve never seen a monster with a skeleton holding a scythe in a game before, so it was a bit refreshing.
No matter what, in order to solve the request, it would be right to take down the guy in front of you.
‘It’s right to fight after seeing and analyzing the pattern, but since there are people chasing after us and there are hostages, we have to end it quickly.’
The Holy Light Sword, which had been powered up, burned like flames and grew in length by more than 1.5 times.
Finish it in one blow.
With that thought, Ossian swung his sword.
The messenger of death saw that sight and ran away in a hurry.
Could you run away from here? Ossian immediately chased after the messenger.
The fact that the other side was scared also meant that our attack was being applied properly.
The moment I was about to stick the Holy Light Sword into my back.
[Okay, wait! Can you calm down for a moment?!]
The messenger shouted in an urgent voice.