I Became the Guild Leader in Exile - I Became the Guild Leader in Exile chapter 70

70 – 13# Hades Guild (5)

The Master had fallen.

It was a shock not only to the Iron Shield but also to Crete and Amazon. In fact, the people gathered here had all been drawn to Isaac alone. In other words, Isaac was the center of everyone’s attention and hope. And that hope had now been crushed by Hades’ Master. Morale is a crucial element in war.

High-spirited soldiers can still turn the tide even in unfavorable situations, whereas those who have completely lost their morale cannot be led, no matter who the commander is.

Thanks to the skilled masters who strictly controlled each guild, there were no instances of morale plummeting further. Of course, this didn’t mean the situation was greatly improving.

“Besides, that power…”

“Could it be the legendary ‘Holy Spirit’ we’ve only heard about?”

“Master!!”

Asterios blocked Zic, who was about to rush forward. No matter how strong Zic was for his age, he was still no match for Asterios.

“Get out of the way! I need to see my master!”

“Calm down, girl. You’ll die if you go now.”

“But!!”

“Your master hasn’t given up yet.”

Asterios’s words weren’t simply meant to calm Zic down. He instinctively knew that Isaac, who was lying there, was still alive.

‘Of course, he’s barely hanging on, but…’

Zic took a deep breath to calm herself down. Yeah, it wouldn’t do any good to act recklessly here.

‘Besides, my master wouldn’t lose to someone like that!’

Zic managed to calm herself down with her unstable faith. However, that unstable faith was a time bomb that could shatter at any moment. Cain snorted and clicked his tongue before opening his mouth.

“So, are you just going to stand by and watch?”

“What can we do? Are we supposed to charge in recklessly?”

“Hmm, I suppose so.”

Cain’s response was unexpectedly positive. Asterios looked at Cain with a mix of surprise and suspicion.

“I thought you were a more realistic person.”

“There was a crazy guy who fought against the Three Calamities and the strongest Holy Knight Order’s leader.”

“Hmm, I think I know who that might be.”

The Three Calamities and the leader of the strongest Holy Knight Order. That must be referring to Yuris. It seemed like only one person would dare challenge them.

“But that’s only possible because Isaac is strong.”

“That’s right. So, what’s the point?”

“What do you mean?”

“My family is in danger. Who’s going to just stand by and do nothing?!!”

The Iron Shield Guild members, who had been frozen in shock, came back to their senses at Cain’s shout. Yeah, that’s right. After all, they were people who had been saved by their master from certain death.

“Damn, I’m getting lectured by a junior.”

“I’m still in my mid-20s. You’re a cheeky little brat.”

“Excuse me, Diego. Of course, Cain looks like he’s in his late 30s from the outside!”

“……I think Yurina senior is worse than me.”

Except for Cain’s slight annoyance, there was no problem with the Iron Shield. Cain let out a sigh and turned his head. He’d deal with the love lecture later and focus on the present.

“Is there a way to do this?”

“Yes! Cain is a genius!”

“Okay, let’s hear it.”

Thanks to his many years of wandering, Cain possessed exceptional skills and experience that surpassed his age. It was no wonder Diego called him “Old Man”. His experience alone was…

something that even Hans, the former deputy leader of the Holy Knight Order, couldn’t match. Therefore, now, everyone’s attention was focused on Cain. Cain chuckled and opened his mouth.

“It’s a very simple method.”

“Simple?”

“Got it.”

Kain pointed at Persephone with the tip of the great sword on his shoulder. Everyone held their breath and focused on his action. After a moment, Kain spoke the answer in his mind out loud.

“Everyone attacks that guy at the same time.”

“What’s next?”

“We win. That’s it.”

“…….”

No one spoke a word. Even Persephone, who had been watching Isaac fall, didn’t make a sound.

“Are you serious, Kain?”

“I’m serious.”

“That guy is a monster. But can we really win by fighting?”

“What else can we do? Run away with our tails between our legs and abandon the Master?”

Just one sentence made everyone shut up. Abandon the Master and run away? That was impossible. At that point, it was already a hopeless situation.

“Sometimes, simplicity can be helpful.”

“That’s not wrong.”

Surprisingly, it was Zieg who first responded to those words. Objectively, it was a cold and calculating thought. Strategically, it was already a lost cause.

But in reality, sometimes you had to respond to the burning passion in your heart, not just cold calculation.

“Besides, I never liked that guy from the start.”

“There’s nothing we can do about it. We don’t have any other options.”

“Herz and Yulina, Sasha will provide backup from behind.”

“Please do so.”

“Good luck, Kain.”

A few words. With just a few words, they grasped the current situation and chose the best course of action. Even if it seemed impossible to the naked eye.

“What’s going on, Hans?”

“Just…it feels sad.”

“I feel the same way.”

Hans and Sophia had already sensed it. As seniors, their positions were slowly disappearing. But they thought they could still do it for a few more years.

“I think I’ll seriously consider retiring after this is over.”

“How about we get married then?”

“Hey, don’t say that. Someone will definitely die. You know?”

“You kids are amusing.”

Persephone, who had been silently watching until then, finally spoke up. She wasn’t mocking them; she was serious. The strongest Master had been defeated, and yet they were still burning with determination?

“Are you planning to take revenge or something?”

It was surprisingly common for people to burn with determination against an overwhelming enemy. And most of them would give up everything for revenge, like a flame that burned brightly.

But in the end, that flame would eventually die out.

They were beings with a fate like that of a flame.

“What’s going on?”

I’ve been listening to your nonsense from a while ago. Kain laughed and two shadows emerged from behind him. Persephone raised her scythe to block the attack.

“The revenge I know is taking revenge on an enemy that can’t be forgiven.”

“Isn’t this exactly that kind of situation?”

“Damn it!”

Zick was the one who reacted the most violently. Along with Diego, Zick threw a punch that sent Persephone’s jaw flying. Thanks to that, her head jerked back greatly.

“You think you can take down my Master?”

An unyielding belief that would never waver, even if the world were to end. It was an attack that even the gods couldn’t dodge. Zick, followed by Diego, launched a swift attack.

Meanwhile, Hers and Sasha, along with Yulina, provided backup. The massive wall created by the fireballs flying in from behind blocked Persephone’s way. Persephone tried to destroy the wall with her scythe.

Or rather, she tried to. However, she was pushed back by the immense counterforce. Even if she wasn’t at full strength, could she really be pushed back? This was ridiculous. This was some impressive magic.

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“It’s working a little!”

“We’ll keep pushing!”

“You’re all not bad.”

Persephone smiled, nodding her head. She couldn’t deny it. Although the guild members were few in number and young, they all possessed the qualities of a hero.

It was only natural.

A tiger’s cub can only be a tiger.

But how could they be so carefree in the midst of battle? The answer was simple. The fight itself wasn’t established in the first place. Zick thought, blinking her eyes.

What just happened?

It was a perfect combination. A backup plan for unexpected situations and a nearly perfect combination. And to top it off, they had prepared a follow-up attack. It was a combination that couldn’t be replicated, even if they tried again.

But.

In an instant.

Everything fell apart.

Zick couldn’t even remember what happened in the middle.

All she knew was that she and the others were lying on the ground, beaten. It seemed like each of them had taken a direct hit. Most of the members had lost consciousness.

“You’re still holding on to your consciousness.”

Persephone’s gaze, reflected in Zick’s red-tinged eyes, was calm. Was she holding on with sheer determination? Or was there something else at play?

“Either way, we need to eliminate the variable.”

Persephone smiled, raising her scythe. Strangely, Zick didn’t feel any fear. She only felt a sense of finality. The emotion Zick felt was nothing but pure anger.

She was angry.

She was angry that she couldn’t protect her Master.

She was disgusted with her own weakness.

Even as she faced death, Zick’s thoughts didn’t waver. However, Persephone didn’t take Zick’s life. The scythe that was raised high didn’t budge.

“My precious family.”

One phrase.

The voice she wanted to hear.

“I won’t let you touch them.”

A strong, reassuring voice.