The Killer’s Otherworld - Chapter 62



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062. The Fallen Aristocrat (2)

‘I will stand calmly, resolutely, and confidently in front of them and seek their approval… … .’

Many nobles will gather. You will pass their tests in front of them and stand firm against your uncle’s threats, proving that you are the daughter of the brilliant Duke Leond. The danger will be greater, but it will be difficult to shake off anyway. When a mercenary who is beyond their expectations comes, you must fight back and break free from this shackle.

And now, the carriage carrying the promised mercenaries was approaching.

Rachel bit her small, red lips.

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‘It’s simple.’

The first assessment of the Leond family’s mansion was as follows. It was an old building that was somewhat tidy, but it couldn’t shake the feeling that it had been empty for a long time. It was a very small number of people compared to the space that seemed to be able to accommodate two hundred people. The hallway leading to the bedrooms was so empty that it felt cold.

“You can use this.”

Kirwen, the young man who had come to pick her up at the arrivals hall, guided her to her room. It was obvious that there was no one to work. Icarone nodded slightly at him and entered the room. There was nothing else besides a window with sunlight streaming in, a bed on the far left wall, and a small table in the middle.

For nobles who like to enhance their dignity in a different way rather than by polishing their inner self, the guest room is the most natural and comfortable way to show that ‘our family is this great’. It is standard to display paintings and antiques worth hundreds or thousands of gold pieces, and to fill one wall with books containing philosophy that you will likely never read in your life.

Compared to that, this place was so simple that it was almost like an inn. However, for Icarone, who did not like ostentatious formalities, it was a room that gave her more comfort.

There is no need to worry about the luggage since there is a subspace. Icarone opened the window facing him.

-Whew.

A cold wind with a slightly salty scent typical of the seaside blew in.

Outside, he saw two knights sparring with blunt iron swords. Not only were they slow, but their unnecessary movements were large and numerous. After a few seconds, Icarone lost interest and was about to turn his head, when one of the knights stopped sparring and pointed the tip of his iron sword at him. It was the middle-aged knight named Marvin who had grumbled when he first came.

“Hey, how about showing off your skills? I wonder how great you are.”

Icarone looked into Marvin’s eyes. His eyes were honest and pure. He was probably a soft person, despite his rough behavior. Icarone slowly moved his head from left to right twice and closed the window.

“How dare that bastard!”

Marvin’s sparring partner, the young knight Requil, shouted in anger at his actions. He was a senior knight who was like heaven to him. Seeing that, Marvin patted his shoulder and said.

“Arthur, how can you imagine coming from a mercenary city full of war-mongers? Our duel will seem like child’s play. Maybe even if our four knights charge, they won’t be able to win.”

At Marvin’s words, Requil hurriedly covered his mouth and answered in a small voice.

“Really? A skinny guy like that… no, a mercenary is that strong?”

“If the Char mercenaries are as rumored……. But rumors are always exaggerated. I wanted to see some of their skills…….”

Marvin looked regretfully at the window through which Icarone had disappeared.

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It’s been three days since I entered the Leond family’s mansion. Thanks to Icarone, who is very reserved and ignores conflicts, the mansion is as quiet as usual.

There are still 10 days left until the banquet. Icarone remembered the absolute value of level that the appraiser had mentioned before, and decided to raise his level, which he had not been paying attention to for a long time. As he was leaving the mansion, Marvin, who was training, found Icarone and shouted.

“Hey, mercenary. When do you train? The higher you are, the more humble you should be and the more dedicated you should be to training, but I’ve seen you do nothing for almost three days. Do you have the ability to protect the young lady?”

Marvin, who had figured out that Icarone tended to ignore most provocations, was now openly provoking her. Marvin actually did not intend to go this far in provoking Icarone, but he felt that he would feel better if he could at least confirm her skills.

-Stop.

But I had secretly decided that he would ignore me this time as well, but Icarone’s feet turned in the direction of Marvin. Marvin took a step back without realizing it. Even though he was approaching without showing any expression or energy, his body reacted unconsciously.

‘Me, me?’

Marvin may not have seen much fighting in the peaceful kingdom, but he has killed countless monsters. But no powerful monster has ever made him back down. Marvin couldn’t understand his own behavior. Marvin wiped away his cold sweat as he looked at Icarone, who was approaching him.

At that moment, Icarone slightly bent down and brought her face closer.

“Where are the monsters here?”

“I, I am not a monster!”

“…….”

Marvin looked away with an anxious expression, as if he still had no idea what he had just said.

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According to Marvin’s explanation after he came to his senses, the Kingdom of Berion is said to have completely controlled the monsters that roamed the fields. The Kingdom of Berion is a kingdom with 99% security, a kingdom free from the threat of monsters.

It is said that when the powerful magicians and knights join forces to drive away the monsters, they hide in dark and deep caves and do not come out. Most of the caves are natural old underwater caves, and sometimes there are dungeons that the magicians used as laboratories.

I thought only the strongest type of monster would survive, but strangely enough, monsters were growing and living there. According to one wizard’s research, weak monsters are eaten, but strong monsters with large numbers are not eaten more than necessary, so the population is maintained like the law of nature. Of course, if people kill them all, there will be no more monsters in that dungeon…

So dungeons became regular hunting grounds for those seeking strength. The entrances to most famous dungeons were controlled by the kingdom, and there were many hunters and knights who paid the entrance fee to go hunting there to level up. It is said that nobles also went hunting regularly to keep their positions. This is because, as long as levels exist, personal strength is the measure of all power, honor, and wealth.

“West of Buenaventura?”

“Yes. It’s a mountain with a lot of bushes, but the dungeon entrance is so big that you should be able to find it quickly. But are you planning to go now?”

Icarone nodded as if it was obvious. Marvin looked up at the sky. The sun was radiating a red glow across the mountains. Darkness would soon come. No matter how close it was, the dungeon was on the difficult side, and it might be difficult to find at night due to the nature of the mountains.

“Come as soon as the sun rises tomorrow. I’ll take you there.”

“Okay. Here it is.”

Icarone confidently took something round and black from his bosom and showed it to me. It was a compass that pointed to the north.

“Your biggest enemy is the road.”

This is what El said when he gave her the compass. It was an unexpected item, since in the previous world, it was no longer needed thanks to electronic devices. Icarone was so happy to receive it that she almost jumped for joy. Now, it seemed like she would be able to find her way easily wherever she went.

At that time, Yiel looked at Icarone as if she was amazed and said this.

“Do you know how to make that kind of expression?”

As she looked at Icarone, the corners of her lips rose slightly as if she knew something. Icarone thought that expression was prettier than any expression she had ever seen on Iel.

At that moment, a voice was heard that broke his thoughts.

“With just a compass… Anyway, I don’t know, so go or don’t go. I’ll tell you.”

“i get it.”

Icarone, who came out of the mansion, put his hands together and raised them up. Next, he slowly unrolled his ankles in all directions. Then, he lowered his posture slightly and strengthened his legs. His thighs and calves swelled slightly.

-Push.

With a hissing sound, the new model of Icarone disappeared.

“hmm?”

Marvin came out of the mansion after hearing a strange sound he had never heard before. There, a 50cm diameter piece of ground had been turned over as if it had been hit by a small shell.

“What, what the heck is this…?”

He could only vaguely guess what would happen if he ran with all his might.

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“Was his information false?”

Icarone, who had great faith in the compass, never thought that he was taking the wrong path.

The sun had already set long ago. Now the red moon that ruled the night was dimly illuminating Icarone’s new form. Even that was overgrown with bushes, so it was almost like swimming in darkness.

Finding the mansion is easy. Just climb up to the top of this mountain and look for the light. While I was wondering what to do, I heard a very faint sound behind me.

Without even turning my toes, I put all my strength into my heels and flew towards the place where I felt a presence. My body had already turned over in the air. In one hand, I was holding the earbuds that I had taken out.

-Phew.

The wind blew and the sound faded away again. When I looked up, I saw a middle-aged man wearing a gray robe about 10 meters behind me. Judging from the afterimage left by Icarone’s body vision, he was moving faster than me. However, it felt unnatural for a movement to be due to physical ability. First of all, the degree of muscle expansion was different. With that level of movement, a lot of strength should have been concentrated in his ankles and thighs. However, he seemed to have barely changed.

He was wearing a hood over his head, so his face was not visible. In one hand, he was holding a wooden staff that was slightly taller than the man. As he raised his sword again and glared, he heard his opponent’s deep voice.

“What a cheeky young man.”

“I have no intention of showing favor to those who approach me in secret.”

“Signaling……. Just as important as learning magic from wizards is how to hide your sign and mana. Because of the strong firepower, you’ll always be the enemy’s number one target. It’s not something you do on purpose, it’s just a habit.”

A wizard. The first wizard I’ve met since Ieri. And he seems to have reached a much higher level. Curiosity blossomed in a corner of my heart. It was clear that this would not be an easy opportunity. When Ikarone’s eyes slightly sank, the middle-aged man continued speaking.

“But why are you wandering around here at this hour? You don’t seem to be from our kingdom.”

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