episode_0032

The situation was pure chaos.

Following the scene of dizzying lustful desires and the sudden appearance of bandits, and now the revelation of the identity of the wolf.

It was a series of events that shook me to the core.

Nothing was easing my nerves, and irritation was building up within me.

Even in the midst of this, I couldn’t help but feel annoyed at myself for calmly assessing what needed to be dealt with first.

“Even though it’s a remote village, I never imagined that demons would hide within the territory of the empire.”

“Grk…!”

“Actually, the fact that the high-ranking demon, Lykansrof, was raiding the sheep was even more shocking.”

“Don’t just blabber on without knowing the infinite value that the sheep possess!”

“Don’t you want to know about that?”

I kicked Lykansrof’s abdomen that had come right in front of me and pushed him away.

With his thick fur befitting a high-ranking demon, it didn’t get cut, but he flew far away.

I tried to see how far he would go, but he stopped himself mid-flight with his claws.

I expected him to go outside the ranch, so it was a bit disappointing.

“Do you feel the difference in power?”

“Don’t boast!”

“You don’t know about this.”

Lykansrof sprang back at me with such force that cracks appeared on the ground.

People started gathering around due to the commotion, so I drew my sword from my waist.

In the spirit of having some fun, I stepped forward and moved rhythmically, as if dancing with my sword.

“Since we’re in this situation, let’s have some fun without any regrets!”

“Kyaah!”

I dodged the wolf’s charge by stepping back with my right foot and gracefully turning my body.

Then, I kicked the ground with my heel and leaped up, turning my body backward in mid-air.

I avoided the charging wolf by changing its trajectory.

At the same time, I swung my sword down on the back of another wolf passing beneath me.

“Kkeuk!”

The cutting power of the sword wasn’t enough to cut through Lykansrof’s fur in one go.

But it definitely left some wounds that couldn’t be ignored.

I quickly struck the same spot more than five times.

“I won’t let you get away this time!”

“Ouch!”

As soon as I landed, Lykansrof stabbed his claws towards my neck.

I leaned back to avoid it effortlessly and struck his abdomen.

While leaning back, I touched the ground with both hands, backflipped, and stepped back.

Meanwhile, Lykansrof, who had been kicked in the same spot, was writhing in pain, spitting out blood-mixed saliva.

At first, it wasn’t my intention, but I started to feel exhilarated by tormenting him.

“Khek! Khek!”

“If all you know is to charge, it’s disappointing, isn’t it?”

“…Awoo!”

After hearing my taunts, Lykansrof glared at me as if he wanted to kill me, but then raised his head and let out a fierce howl.

Knowing the meaning behind his desperate howling, I couldn’t help but smile.

“Yes, wolves should move in packs after all.”

The once silent ground began to tremble.

A dense cloud of dust rose behind the bandits who were driving towards the village in their carts.

Realizing the change, the bandits all started shouting.

“The wolves have appeared!”

“Stop the carts and prepare for battle!”

“Everyone, take care of the wolf pack first!”

“Be cautious, Lykansrof is also here!”

As expected, Lykansrof called for his comrades.

It seemed like he even recruited wild wolves besides his own kind.

But with the bandits blocking the path towards us, a collision was inevitable.

Ultimately, it turned into a melee.

“Thanks to you calling your comrades, we have one less problem to deal with.”

“I will definitely tear your throat out!”

“Feel free to try.”

If a wolf summoned by Lycan Slope numbered around a hundred, 80% of them engaged in combat with the bandits.

The remaining 20% bypassed the bandits and joined forces with Lycan Slope.

Even though they were small in number, they had no choice but to fight against the fierce wolves and the pack of Lycan Slope.

“There are way more than I imagined. At this rate, Velu must have fallen in no time.”

“Tear them apart…!”

“Awooo!”

The wolves howled in unison, baring their sharp fangs at me.

Finally, an environment where I could enjoy a bit was created.

I leaped into the battlefield where laughter came naturally.

“Let’s all have some fun together!”

Grabbing the jaws of the wolf charging at me, I lifted it up and thrust my sword into its neck.

The wolves behind it dodged to the sides and bared their fangs towards my arms.

However, no matter how sharp their teeth were, they couldn’t pierce through my steel skin.

“How cute.”

I crossed my arms and collided with the wolf hanging on me.

As they collided and separated, I swiftly cut down the wolves with my sword.

Kicking the head of the wolf that came next, I stomped on it.

“Crunch!”

The gray Lycan Slope, using the wolf’s corpse as a stepping stone, passed over me and extended its claws.

I blocked the sharp claws aiming for my forehead with my raised left arm.

As the skin split and blood splattered, small scratches were made.

I wanted to admire the newly carved wounds, but I had no time for that.

Grabbing the neck of the Lycan Slope that leaped over me, I clenched it.

With five fingers like blades, I cut through the wolf’s neck.

“Gah!”

Realizing that its teeth were ineffective, the wolf tried to throw off my balance.

I stopped my feet and used the tip of my foot to slash its jaw.

Just like the Lycan Slope using the wolf’s corpse, I grabbed a healthy wolf and threw it forward.

The wolf thrown with all my strength collided with the staggering pack, dirtying the battlefield even more.

[Am I a shield, by any chance?]

“I was planning to use you properly anyway.”

Feeling disappointed for not utilizing it properly after pulling it out.

Gripping my sword tightly, I entered the momentary zone.

Swinging my sword to encompass all the wolves in front of me, I emitted sword energy and drew a beautiful line, reaching the end of the trajectory.

The wolves in front of me were cut into pieces, spraying blood all over.

“Now, only you remain.”

“Who… who are you!”

Confidently calling for his comrades, the lone brown Lycan Slope left behind.

He looked terrified as he saw the scattered bodies of his comrades around him.

Despite having his fellow Lycan Slopes, he only gained a scratch.

Feeling the overwhelming difference in power, he lost his composure.

“Just a regular mercenary, sir.”

“Lies…! You’re a monster!”

“Do I look like a monster from your perspective? It doesn’t matter. What’s important is not being seen as a monster in the eyes of the children.”

Slowly approaching the last remaining Lycan Slope, I watched as the frightened creature stumbled and fell over a rock.

With the fear that the sheep felt, I swiftly cut the Lycan Slope’s throat.

“Hmm?”

Even though its head was severed, the Lycan Slope’s body was still trembling and moving.

It was a moment where I had to acknowledge its resilient vitality.

“Oh, damn…”

Was it said that animals nearing death would have their instinct for reproduction ignited?

The Lycanthrope, with its neck missing, staggered and attacked the sheep from behind.

However, it ended up stopping its movements by kicking the sheep instead.

I couldn’t help but feel disgusted as I watched the wolf, who was trying to rob the sheep until its dying moment.

“I thought they would have been wiped out long ago, but surprisingly, they are quite resilient.”

I looked at the bandits fighting fiercely with the wolves.

Instead of fighting separately, they gathered together to confront the wolves’ fierce attacks.

Even though there were some Lycanthropes among them, they were holding their ground and fighting well.

Especially the new leaders, the twins, were flying around like crazy.

The blonde girl, despite missing her left leg, jumped around and twisted the wolves’ necks.

The silver-haired girl, despite being a novice, managed to evade all the incoming wolves.

They showed a fiery and skillful fighting style unlike the other bandits.

“They’re incredibly strong for their age.”

I finally understood why the guards had been struggling against the bandits for a week.

Initially, they thought the bandits would lose, but it seemed like they would have to reverse that prediction.

Based on the twins’ strong leadership and prowess, the bandits moved systematically and consolidated their strength.

Naturally, they were strong.

“Haah…!”

Just like the wolf pack, the bandits would eventually be defeated when they reached Velu Village.

Now was the perfect opportunity to target the bandits while they were engaged in battle.

Whether it was wolves or bandits, I would eliminate the root of evil.

I adjusted my mask and headed towards the battlefield.

“Hmm?”

As I got closer, the bandits also noticed my presence.

A mysterious figure wearing a mask, walking towards the village.

With a sword hanging from my waist, they could only assume I was an enemy.

In fact, they were my enemies, and it was time to have some fun.

“Oppa…? Oppa! It’s really Oppa!”

“Wow!”

The blonde girl ran towards me at a speed that surpassed the Lycanthrope and jumped into my arms.

A girl who hugged my head tightly, showing off her impressive leaping ability.

Even though my face was sharp due to maintaining the power of the Divine Sword Fusion, the girl’s survival was quite shocking.

But despair followed.

“He’s the boss’s brother…?”

“That person is the one the boss has been looking for so desperately, right?”

“Does that mean…?”

“The Grand Boss!”

“Oh! The Grand Boss has arrived!”

I was about to question why they were suddenly making such nonsense, but my body stiffened as I heard a familiar voice coming from the village.

“Master?”

As the bandits called me the Grand Boss, the children saw me.

This is embarrassing!