Ren and his companions were heading down the secret staircase . Before they went down they saw a torch but they didn't use it since they can use magic to make light . As the group descended the staircase, Ren could finally feel the presence of the villagers . He could also sense a very powerful presence among the villagers .
The quality of the mana was pretty similar to the King Drake he fought recently . Ren was getting a bit excited, since he was sure that the opponent this time was much harder than the King Drake . The King Drake was a monster so no matter how intelligent it was it would still follow its instincts .
This opponent on the other hand had actual intelligence and was sure to have a plan of sorts to deal with Ren and his companions . This made Ren truly excited to see what kind of opponent he would face next .
. . .
AdvertisementThe group had reached the end of the staircase, and saw a tunnel lit by torches . It was pretty obvious that the enemy was waiting for them on the other side of the tunnel .
"I'm sure that you two are aware, that once we go forward from here there is no turning back . As the leader of this party, I suppose I should say something like don't worry, or I know we can do it, or some other stupid cliche . Well I wont say something so disgusting like that . Instead I'll tell you the truth, beyond that tunnel is an opponent that is stronger than me . It's an opponent that has unknown skills coupled with the villagers will make this battle unpredictable . The chance of us dying is very high . . . "
While Ren was speaking his eyes was twinkling with joy, and he was smiling his ever vicious smile .
"So if you guys want to run, now is your chance . I will not stop you, since your life is your own . So what do you two want to do?" Ren looked at his two companions, unable to hide the excitement that he was holding in .
"I will follow you, even in the depths of the underworld . If you are to die then I will die with you . " Lara responded with her usual indifference, but deep inside she was strengthening her resolve . When it comes to battle Ren doesn't lie, that means the enemy they are facing was truly stronger than Ren . Still a fight is not merely determined by strength of arms or mana, there are a lot of factors to add in . That's why Ren never claims to have absolute certainty in battle .
Hilda looked at the two and sighed . In her head retreating and informing the guild was the safest and best option . But she knew it was entirely possible that the culprit would get away if the three of them do nothing . Also Ren would most probably need all the help he can get .
Hilda then remembered his mother and her sisters . 'It's alright, I already prepared for this . As long as that stupid Guild Master fulfills his end of the deal then everything will be alright . . . Though I hope it never comes to that . '
Hilda looked at Ren with steely determination . Ren couldn't help but smile even wider than before . Those eyes that show him she would never give up, and is willing to face death head on . Those are the same eyes the heroes of old showed as they faced him .
"I will come with you as well . " Hilda said with determination .
"Very well let's go . " Ren stepped forward into the tunnel .
. . .
While the three were walking, Silika's voice resounded in Ren's head .
"Master why didn't you ask me if I wanted to go or not?"
"Huh? Doesn't our contract state that you would stay with me until my death . "
"What a bore it is to tease you are master . " Even though Silika sounded like she was pouting, but in truth she was smiling widely as nostalgia filled her . Now that she knew Ren was Leo, she felt different than before .
She was happy to see that no matter which incarnation he was in, Leo remained the same .
. . .
The three finally reached the end of the tunnel, as expected the villagers were there . Not only that there was a man in the middle wearing a grey cloak his face hidden behind a mask .
"Oh, our guest have arrived . Welcome to my humble abode . I am Alfred the master of this place . Though our meeting shall be short, it is a pleasure to have met you . "
Chapter end
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