The Killer’s Otherworld - Chapter 50



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050. City of Mercenaries, Char (4)

This action ignored Ikarone’s suggestion to stay put and wait until the situation was over, as the Information Guild might be wary and not approach if the action was outrageous. Ikarone looked at her back for a moment and then looked away.

But Jones couldn’t take his eyes off her. His mouth was wide open, too.

“Um, what is that…….”

As if an old seal that had been held back was released, Yiel ran around the battlefield like crazy. Wherever the black trajectory passed, there was no orc standing on two legs. The people who had been frantically blocking the orc’s attacks felt at ease and looked around, their eyes being drawn to her movements.

‘The confidence of this party was… … her?!’

-Koosh!

“Khuu …

At that moment, a large orc appeared with a roar that seemed to echo throughout the mountain. In one hand, he held a sharp, sharp axe, not a stone axe, and in the other, he held the head of a man who had been Clozo’s comrade. The cross-section was so gruesome that it seemed as if it had been forcibly pulled out.

The appearance was like that of a lord of terror, and was enough to instill fear in people.

“Ugh, ugh…… Latemin…….”

The name of the comrade whose head was torn off. Clozo, who was lying on the floor, could not hide his expression of injustice. The other party members must have suffered a lot of injuries, as they tried to stand up using their swords as support, but ended up falling down again.

The bastard’s name was Selam. He seemed to be about 3m tall and had a long, white beard, which suggested how long he had survived. The muscles covering his entire body were so strong that he seemed to surpass even an ogre.

‘Is it stronger than Gerak?’

Looking at Selam, Icarone thought of the first named orc he had met in this world, Gerak the Blue Sword. It was so long ago, and his level was several times higher now, so it was difficult to make a proper comparison, but it was clear that the orc Selam before him was more powerful than Gerak back then.

But perhaps because the fear from that time was still fresh in his memory, or perhaps because of his cold gaze that was unlike that of an orc, it didn’t seem like Gerak would give in easily.

Icarone shook his head slightly and drew his sword. It was pointless to compare Gerak, whom he would never meet again, with other orcs.

As you can see, it was Icarone who had no choice but to step forward since there was no way they could defeat Selam.

At that moment, Yiel, who had come with a thick scent of blood, blocked him.

“I’ll take care of that guy too.”

“i get it.”

Icarone nodded as she looked at Iel, who had already gone far away. Since she had already shown some skill, it would be better for her to step forward. She had a lingering desire to compare herself to Gerak, so she had unknowingly taken a step ahead… … . Jones, who did not miss that sight, was startled once again.

‘What, you can catch that named person too? Or is he just confident? What the hell is this party, really?’

It was Jones who was racking his brain over questions that he couldn’t solve on his own.

In front of Clozo’s eyes, an axe covered in black light gleamed and blocked his vision. The dark green muscles that were slightly visible through the light seemed like they could crush anything. This guy was different from the usual Orc Named. It was clear that he was at least a B-rank, or perhaps even an A-rank Named with transcendent powers. Where on earth did such a monstrous thing suddenly appear?!

Selam’s heavy breathing sounded like thunder. He was getting close. Clozo’s eyes slowly closed as an axe-shaped shadow fell over him.

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-Thump thump.

I see a pure white curtain. I can hear people talking around me. I raise my hand and see a rough hand covered in dried blood. I lower my hand down.

-match!

“Ouch! What, what is it? It hurts. Are you dead?”

Clozo stood up in a puzzled manner. He saw his colleagues lying around him, receiving treatment. They were inside a tent. At that moment, one of the priests who was treating Clozo noticed him and approached him.

“Mr. Clozo, are you awake? You shouldn’t push yourself yet. The wound on your abdomen is deep…….”

“What, what is going on?”

Hearing Clozo’s voice, one of his colleagues lying next to him slightly turned his head and looked at him and said.

“Hey, Clozo, you’re awake. How did you come back from the dead? Some woman showed up and swiped that monstrous orc and instantly destroyed him.”

“Hey, lady?”

“Yeah~ I never thought there would be a woman with such skills in our punitive force. You know… Jones, right? She’s the woman in the same party as him.”

“That can’t be…….”

Clozo muttered with a blank expression. It was clear that this was a powerful named that even if his party, or even the entire punitive force, attacked, they could not guarantee victory. It was unbelievable that a woman could subdue such a person. However, it was frustrating because he was alive and proving this fact.

“How can such power come from such a slender body…….”

“Wow, back then it really was… the advent of the goddess.”

“It was truly a blessing to have been part of our punitive force.”

There was no end to the talk about Yiel within the punitive force. They had seen her incredible feat with their own eyes, saving their own lives in a moment of crisis, and the emotion and aftertaste were long-lasting. However, because of the cold aura she gave off, no one could easily approach her.

“Tch, everyone is busy sucking my butt just because I’m a little strong. Even so, that level of skill is more than enough for an enka or a lead singer.”

Plank smirked as he glanced at the crowd praising Yiel. He didn’t like the fact that she was acting like this and that he couldn’t openly pick a fight like before, and that the people around her were biding their time to get close to her party.

If you kill an orc named person alone, you will usually be in the upper B-rank to A-rank. You can easily find a B-rank skilled person wherever you go in the guild. It is just pathetic that Clozo’s party can’t handle a single orc named person. Plank thought that people were praising her too much.

“Thank you!”

At that moment, a loud voice echoed through the room. The punitive force members opened their eyes wide at the sight of Clozo bowing deeply.

“What is it?”

At the cold temperature of Eel’s voice, Clozo stammered and answered, wondering what he had done wrong.

“That, that, saved many people’s lives, and saved me too……”

“Okay. Go.”

“Ah, ah, yes…….”

Clozo was taken aback by her attitude, but he was not in a position to get angry or argue, so he carefully raised his head and turned away. Jones, who was watching his back, said.

“Can’t you accept my thanks a little warmly?”

To his words, Yiel answered without even looking at him.

“I am also a member of the same punitive force. This is not something that deserves greetings.”

“Ugh……”

Jones looked puzzled at her answer.

After the punitive force returned, the mercenary group was abuzz with rumors about Iel for a while. However, since the Orc Named was considered a monster that B-rank mercenaries could solo, it didn’t last long. Only the lower-ranked ones kept an eye on her.

“Now, this is an E-rank badge.”

Jones received an E-rank badge along with the commission fee from the counter staff. Originally, this expedition team had so many members that it was not a commission that could raise the rank in one go. However, after gathering opinions from the expedition team members who had gone, the rank was re-evaluated to a B-rank expedition team, and it was possible to raise the rank.

Icarone looked over the badge and continued speaking.

“Take the next commission right away. The highest one you can take.”

“Ah, why are you so busy~. It’s been almost a month since we had a proper rest. We also have to think about the beautiful women behind us. Let’s rest for a day or two. If we receive it right away, we might have to leave right away.”

At Jonas’s words, Icarone turned her head to look at the women’s condition. Iel had no expression on her face, so that was fine, but Ierie and Reina were trying hard to express their desire to rest with their expressions.

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“……Okay.”

“Ugh~ I’m finally washing up!”

“Whew, I need to soak in some warm water.”

These women were already excited about a proper rest.

That night, after dinner, the ladies gathered in Icarone’s room. All four of the original party members, except for Jones, who had gone out on business, were gathered together for the first time in a long time. Unlike Icarone’s bewildered face, Reina’s expression was unusually serious.

“I… talked to my sisters, but I feel like I’m too scary to hang out with and I’m no help… so I’m thinking of going back to doing what I used to do here!”

It was something I had been worried about. I couldn’t take Reina, who had absolutely no combat ability, to dangerous places forever. No matter how strong the other party members, including myself, were, in this world, you never know when something might happen.

“What did you do originally?”

Reina continued speaking a little louder, not as scary as he had thought.

“It’s a general store!”

Yes. I had forgotten, but she was running a general store in the Kingdom of Cloud. Icarone nodded, thinking it was good, even though he couldn’t think of a good number.

“I see. Good idea. But is there a cost?”

Reina smiled broadly at Icarone’s words.

“Oh, I went out with Elle a little while ago and walked around, and I found a really nice place. We didn’t have enough money, but I somehow managed to lower the price with my charm…….”

At that moment, Icarone rummaged through his pockets.

-chin.

The gold I received as a fee for this request was placed on the table with a dull sound.

“Take it. I’ll give you more when I return from the next mission.”

“Oh! Isn’t this all my property? You don’t have to do this…….”

“Oh my, so Lady Icarone has this side too?”

Icarone continued speaking, looking at Reina with unwavering eyes.

“You settle down and find lodging there.”

“Ah, ahh… I see! But where did Kuo go?”

Reina carefully collected the gold and changed the subject, feeling embarrassed. It was also the first time that Kuo, who had always been by her side, was not there. Icarone pointed to the open window with his index finger.

“He went out there. He’ll be back soon.”

“aha…….”

Ierie asked with a playful smile at his expression, which was more calm than expected.

“Oh… I guess you’re not so worried anymore? It was nice to see you holding your feet and screaming like that….”

“That’s… um, anyway, back to you. Do you have anything else to say?”

“Hehehe, no~. Then let’s go. Ikarone-sama, see you tomorrow~.”

“Yes, sis~!”

Ierie left the room with a mischievous expression, and Reina followed her. Finally, Iel turned around as she was about to leave. Icarone felt her gaze and raised his head.

“what?”

“Mr. Icarone… are you okay?”

“what?”

She looked at Icarone with complicated and subtle eyes for a moment before continuing.

“Don’t you want to… go back?”

“Why?”

At the unexpected question, EL hesitated and answered.

“Well, well, there are people I left behind…….”

“Nothing like that. I like it better here.”

“okay…….”

For some reason, Yiel’s shoulders slumped and she stumbled out of the room. Icarone quietly watched her back.

‘I miss you… … .’

There was no reason for him to miss the place when Gudo, no, even Kuo, was here. He tried to understand her feelings about leaving someone behind, but it was difficult for him, who had no ties to people to begin with.

As I was lost in my thoughts with complicated feelings, something suddenly came in through the window.

I didn’t pay attention because I thought it was Quoin, but the aura was different. Icarone pulled out his ray and aimed it without even checking with his eyes.

-Sreung.

“Ah, ah, oh no, wait a minute. You’re too close~.”

At the tip of the sword, a man wearing a black mask and draped in black clothing stands with both hands raised. He doesn’t even have a sword in his hands. If he was trying to make a surprise attack, he wouldn’t have taken this stance. Icarone tilted his head slightly. Then, the man in black understood his intentions and continued speaking.

“You don’t have to be so cautious. I’m from Lobera. You want to join the Information Guild?”

This is different from the information from Jones that only mercenaries of C rank or higher come. Icarone answered briefly without putting away his sword.

“Yes.”

“Yes, that’s true. Oh, I understand your suspicions. I found out in advance and knew that you were a C-rank or higher, so I came here. We also compete with other guys a bit. We value excellent talent.”

His words are understandable. Since the rumor about EL has spread, even though he is only an E-rank, it would be welcome news for Icarone if he joined without wasting time.

“Keep talking.”

“Oh, that, that’s right. But this information guild is literally all about information, so to get in, you have to give us a piece of information that’s as valuable as your life. Well, we might already know this, but… it’s kind of a test, you know? How about telling us?”

Icarone slowly put away his sword and answered his words.

“Have you heard of the Black Prince?”

“Of course. What do you think our guild is? He’s the man who almost annihilated the Kingdom of Cloud in the East and is called the messenger of all people.”

“That’s me.”

“Huh? Phu, phuhup, puhahaha! Ah, this is it, when I saw what you were wearing, I thought so, but you’re also pretending to be the Black Prince? This is disappointing. There are plenty of people who claim to be the Black Prince besides you. It’s not even our job to figure out the truth. Not such useless information…… yuck!”

-Koosh!

I clearly didn’t see any movement, but when he did, his body hit the wall and a cold blade touched his Adam’s apple. The man in black was so shocked that he was so easily subdued that he couldn’t say anything, and then Icarone’s low voice came into his ear.

“The weight of knowing this truth is heavy, Jones.”

“Huh!”

The black-clad man, Jones, swallowed the air in surprise at Icarone’s words. Seeing that, Icarone’s eyes grew sharper and he continued speaking.

“Then let’s continue the story.”

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