Chapter 73: The path of the miserable is always filled with good intentions (5).
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There was once a bright moon.
In the age of shadows, where nothing was left for any living creature but the darkness of harsh nights, mad minds and souls broken by time, devoid of hope, their birth became something to be blamed for instead of thanked .
One night of black fog, the full moon illuminated their hollow world, and they looked towards that light .
" Waaaaaa !"
One day, a boy was born among the cold corpses. His screams were full of life, a shining flame that extinguished many lives .
Only an old man with an old stick remained .
That old man carried that boy with calm features .
" Little boy, my desire to stay with you is burning like a flame, refusing to go out, but I have no choice but to leave you in a nearby village, so that we may meet when you grow up. "
The forgotten era is about to come upon us, history repeats itself, and for you to drift like this without a life to comfort your heart is something I will not allow .
Staying with you now will only bring suffering, but I will return to you after destroying those who do not want us to have peace .
Oh little boy, I'm sorry, and thankful you're still alive .
The moon that night had red lights mixed into its pure whiteness .
After buried the child parents, holding back the tears, the old man walked away .
at a village that had not yet been destroyed.
The old man stood in one of those houses.
It was a family consisting of a father, a mother, and their daughter.
The old man knew of their nature of affection and brotherhood .
The boy was left crying outside the door, with a letter whose meaning only this family could understand .
On that day, a pure child came to life .
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Leon opened his eyes after a moment, watching the majestic blue building in his sight .
" The memory shard is interacting… This means that my destination is close, but where ?"
He stared around, venting his energy to find what he was looking for .
But it wasn't easy.
Without clear evidence, finding shards of memories is almost impossible .
The echo of the merging of those shards is almost the only evidence, and on this huge continent, one can understand how difficult that is .
Memory Shard, it was the advanced level of a warrior's martial art .
In worlds separate from the reality of a passing event, through the shard of memory one can glimpse the past of its bearers who came before you, undergoing experiences that align with those of these ancient warriors .
The experience can manifest itself in anything that comes to mind: a fight, perhaps an exploration, perhaps a political issue, or a shock that those who came before you could not accept .
Uncovering the mysterious past and unraveling the knot of lingering regret is the essence of what is called the trial of memories .
When you succeed in fathoming thisshards, memories merge and your understanding of this method increases, so you become knowledgeable about your path and not ignorant .
This can save you years of effort, time and futile confusion .
And if you fail ?
Part of your consciousness is lost, your mind is damaged, and you just have to rest until it is renewed .
But if you continue to ignore this damage, your consciousness will be completely broken, and you will no longer be a human being, but just a mindless lunatic .
The name of this man whose mind was lost was the Hollow Wanderer .
Mindless but powerful, the Hollow Wanderer can't be controlled or attempt to recreate his former self .
Huge risks meet huge benefits !
Leon was in dire need of the remaining shards of memories of "that person", this was his current top priority !
If the shard has reacted now, it means ...
His goal is within the Red Frost Sect !
" Anyway…the stage is almost set. "
Behind him was a mighty army with numbers that were feared .
The Mad Demon Unit was spread across all noble houses .
With the arrest warrant issued and published by the Mad Devil Unit Leader, the corruption of the Red Frost Sect Leader became public knowledge .
The accomplices, the corrupt and all those who had a relationship with the Flying Snake Tribe, the Little Mountain Bandits and many others will be held accountable accordingly .
Of course, everyone knew about the corruption of these nobles and tribes, but no one did anything .
Was it because of the power difference ?
The academy had enough power, Leon's allies also had enough power, but they didn't make a move .
The reason is simple: the intertwining of interests among people often prevents them from doing what they want .
Eliminating the leader of the Red Frost Sect would cause hostility from the other parties, and this hostility would turn into an economic battle at first .
The previous transactions between the parties would be withdrawn and of course the conflict over the Red Frost Sect's land, which without its leader was just a piece of cake without an owner .
The Red Frost Sect Leader had a vast network of connections, not to mention numerous interests to be gained, with her death others would have an excuse to take action .
Goods will become expensive and the market will be monopolized, which means fewer buyers, leading to anger .
" This anger will become a simple fight between the poor, but the poor, after goods become more expensive and renewed production ceases, the nobles will no longer give them crumbs of bread, which will lead to a riot, and these nobles will simply suppress them. "
This oppression becomes an excuse for the major powers to fight, and thus a war ensues in which the weaker tribes lose and their resources are swallowed up .
This is something that the kings of this island would not want, because it would cause the overall strength of the island to weaken .
But if that happens, will they leave the minor powers in peace ?
This was simply — impossible !
How can anyone resist the desire for greater power and authority ?
In fact, if the conflict did occur, absorbing the minor powers would have been the only option .
Why ?
It was due to external forces .
So, how could one of the two countries controlling the Blue Moon Alliance, Cairo and Nanman, not attack ?
when the damage stems from the stupidity of not strengthening as much as possible, in order to save the greatest number, even the minor powers will be framed for the sake of the bigger picture !
To put it kindly, this was a necessary sacrifice, but in reality, it was just greed .
Not to mention everything, even despite the havoc wreaked by those in power, this corrupt land is still a haven for those who is escaped from the horror monsters .
The cruelty of life was the struggle in a corrupt world, the cruelty of death was the struggle against a brutal tyranny .
In the end, people will choose the harshness of life rather than be wiped out by monsters outside the cities .
This is why most of the corruption in this world is overlooked .
So, anyone else would see the Mad Devil's unity move as foolish .
Or at least, he would think that they would not kill the sect leader but would simply imprison her .
but …
What Leon was up to was much worse .
Intention causes chaos, and that chaos is in essence what he wanted .
" In the midst of danger I advance like a fierce warrior, uncovering a forgotten past that I desire and aspire to, a world where the mask of the hypocrite is exposed and he perishes. "
What was in Leon's mind was deeper than a mere struggle between forces; he sought to use all forces to achieve his goal .
The academy, the major powers here, the Blue Moon Alliance, were nothing but pawns he was using for his own purposes !
His companions, who were unaware of his thoughts, looked at him nervously .
Stella was paying the most attention to the environment. If anything dangerous happened, she would run away. She wasn't about to risk her life without gaining anything .
" No matter how strong he is, he is no match for the Red Frost Sect, but with the army behind us, the matter is different, it is clear what the outcome will be, but just in case …"
Stella made up her mind, what was this devil up to, she didn't want to know, but since she was already in it, she would do what she could .
If she was lucky enough, she might be able to snag an Ego or two, and maybe a satisfying amount of Ego Stones on the chaotic battlefield ?
The reason she thought this was because of the lightning boots they had obtained, this ego was definitely useful for stealing !
For Logan, he was delving into the information the servants had given him days before .
" This explains everything! The reason why the Mad Demon Unit and Black Moon Hall have been making suspicious movements recently despite remaining neutral all this time, Sahyung was the root of it! If it weren't for me seeing everything with my own eyes, I would have remained in the dark. "
When Leon walked towards the Red Frost Sect with the others, the sect members obstructed them, but he slaughtered them mercilessly in front of everyone, and then explosions spread throughout the place .
The houses of nobles and merchants were burned, places where slaves and organs were sold, illegal trade and other things were destroyed .
Chaos and panic spread, there were birds carrying newspapers and dropping them in the city, news of the corruption of the Red Frost Sect and the Flame of Oblivion Sect .
People in the streets were talking about the recent situation in Black Crescent City .
News of the Black Moon Hall's attack on the Oblivion Flame Sect had already spread, the fate of their sect leader was unknown, and traitors within the sect had been revealed and their authority had been replaced .
The situation was so dangerous that the monster tide that was said to happen in 3 days was revealed to be tonight !
Logan was shocked .
This... This ...
This is beyond his wildest imagination !
" This is the ultimate truth of the world! Chaos has always existed, but people turn a blind eye to it under the pretext of living peacefully. This is just nonsense !"
Logan made up his mind, he must spare himself this disaster at all costs .
He wants to see what Leon sees, wants to know what journey he'll take, what kind of stories he'll tell ?
This was as interesting as it was dangerous .
In fact, because it's dangerous, he wants to take the plunge !
" What does he intend? This power struggle is clearly not appropriate, especially at this tense time. This devil, is there ever a time when he acts with reason? For once, just for one damned time !"
Kang Woo put his face on his right arm, cursing Leon with thoughts not words, because doing so with his mouth would be playing with his life .
Unlike the other two, although he knew that what was about to happen could cost him his life, he also knew that he would gain a great benefit if he survived !
Old Man Qiu stared at the massive army, fearing what was about to happen .
Even if he had indeed chosen to defect from his sect, this was still a place where he held memories, and it wasn't comforting to know that he was one of the parties to the disaster .
" Your Excellency… I, with all my lack of prudence, have no doubts about you, but… isn't what is happening more harmful and less beneficial ?"
So, he might as well take on the role of mediator, at least to minimize the damage as much as possible, he didn't want to see what he had built simply destroyed .
" You foolish old man, you don't have much choice, so stand where your heart is. I won't give in to what I intend, and you're free to try to stop me if you have the nerve to do so. "
Leon's cold eyes swept over Old Man Qiu, there was no pressure or strange forces weakening his body, but his legs couldn't carry him .
Standing on his own became a burden he could not bear .
"… I…I understand. I apologize for my words. I hope that Your Excellency will forgive me, for I am nothing but ignorant ."
He could only lower his head, hoping not to be killed here .
" Just don't regret your decision ."
Leon didn't give him a look after that .
Old Man Qiu was silent, staring at these two above the sky .
Bai Yun, the leader of the Red Frost Sect, was floating in the air in front of the large crowd .
Behind her is her sect that developed in his arms .
The other person was none other than Chun Yun-woo, the leader of the largest security unit on Moon Island, and the largest law enforcer .
He was a man of immense strength, unwavering perseverance, and unbreakable beliefs .
This was the Fourth Moon that Bai Yun had managed to escape from long ago .
The reason she ran away was actually because Yeon-woo allowed it .
Yeon-woo had his own plans in mind when he let her escape his clutches, letting public opinion boost her fame which allowed her sect to grow smoothly .
If his reputation is damaged because of this, then what ?
The bigger picture mattered more than just reputation .
Now it's time for step three .
Heh .
Yeon-woo smiled sarcastically, speaking with disdain, " the whore daughter, you who wreaked havoc in the lands, your final resting place today will be none other than the death land !"
"… even if the flight of this humble woman angers the Lord of the Law Unit, this is beyond measure, these false accusations insult my honor and pride !"
A nervous smile entered Bai Yun's lips, trying to buy time .
Yun-woo didn't even bother to respond to her barren words .
Bai Yun was clearly saving time, waiting for something, otherwise she would have already tried to escape .
She had one trump card that could deal with Yeon-woo .
That was someone who had reached the same rank .
She was the Yellow Field doctor, with whom she had a close relationship .
The reason why Yeon-woo didn't kill her was because the doctor admitted how close their relationship was .
The doctor was in the political party opposing the Mad Devil Unit, her death will cause more discord .
So why now ?
Bai Yun was in an unenviable position, why did the Mad Devil Unit suddenly raid the city ?
Has the Yellow Field Doctor abandoned her, or is there a reason why the Mad Devil is so confident ?
This worried her, but what put the most pressure on her was the people down there .
Leon, who was surrounded by the bodies of the sect's female disciples, including her daughter, and with him was First Elder Qiu !
Did this old fart split from them because he saw that side had better chances ?
You! I will cut off your head, skin you and drink your blood !
This damn old man was causing her tremendous mental stress .
Beneath the immense indignation, there was a slight sense of betrayal and disappointment .
She had to buy time at any cost, even at the expense of the lives of the sect members !
Fortunately, their sect building was a defensive Ego House, which was like a palace, an impregnable fortress that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, so she had the initiative .
" My children! My followers who have supported me in the truth! We will not accept their people's ravings about our morals and the courage of our individuals today or tomorrow! Attack! Let us regain our honor !"
" Your little sisters in the community are in the clutches of these evil men. See the woes! Destroy them! Slaughter them! Kill them !"
Bai Yun's voice resounded as the air shook with overwhelming force .
She held a bloody sword exuding a pure white aura, the air around her had become wintry, a white shield flaunting its dignity covered the lady of the sect .
" We won't betray your commands! O our lady, for your sake we walk in dry grass or frost, and we are not humble !"
" Brothers! That brat holding Bai Yiren Sago is mine! I will slit his throat !"
" Hmph! You have no way! I am cutting you into pieces that will never be known again !"
Words that carried neither panic nor submission, only absolute assurance that victory was their way .
The Red Frost Sect members weren't afraid, this was their territory .
Even if Yeon-woo was in the Fourth Moon, everyone knew that their sect followed the Yellow Field Doctor's political party, everyone knew that his presence was just mental pressure, he wouldn't take action easily .
This means that what they have to do is stall until reinforcements arrive .
But the biggest problem was the brutal tide, it had to be resolved quickly !
Unfortunately, there was no room for reconciliation, as the interests of Yeon Woo and Chun Yu Mi's party were too conflicting, not to mention the two's open hostility !
Enmity to the death !
If not for that, they would have at least cooperated until the end of the brutal tide before completing their affairs .
" Huh ..."
A slight laugh escaped Yun-woo's mouth .
Hahaha!
Hahaha—! Hahaha— !
The echo of his terrifying laughter as if he was crazy had caused silence in the entire environment .
Ominous laughter .
" Cowards who neither face the world nor yourself, whose hypocrisy knows no bounds !"
After he stopped laughing, his eyes became extremely cold, extremely cruel, no creature would spare him or show him mercy !
" You have no escape from death today !"
Don't leave a single enemy among them alive !
With those words, the members of the Mad Devil Unit walked on, silent, their swords raised, not escaping death .
Their killing intentions express their emotions, their swords tell their stories, and the enemy's blood quenches their thirst .
Red Frost Sect, three years ago, they shared the rule of this city with someone they should never have touched in their lives .
That person was supposed to be able to exterminate them, but he didn't .
He helped his brothers who were in a difficult situation, sacrificing himself to save them even though he suffered .
That person was the reason I hadn't done anything until now .
An untold story, about a forgotten sacrifice that no one knows about .
A story that was lost in the darkness, and no one dared to tell it .
A hero whose existence was erased from the memory of those he saved, and they did not care about him from the beginning .
His death was the beginning of the harbinger of doom for this people. They were the ones who unleashed the desire for blood in our hearts .
But because of Him, we swallowed our anger and our tears, until the day we fulfilled His promise .
- Until the day comes when no forces will prevail over you, when no one of our brothers will be hurt again, this is the right time .
- My brothers, the whole world will forget my existence and my disappearance, but I am happy that I have not disappeared from your hearts, so please, even if it is difficult, do not take revenge until then .
" Sahyung, oh you so annoying Sahyung, don't worry about them anymore, our brothers are strong, and I promised you that no harm will come to them, that's why I'm here ."
Leon spoke in a voice that was surprisingly nostalgic, and instead of sounding like regret, there was a warm feeling in the tone that one would admire .
" For tonight I have made a covenant with you! I will free those who deserve to be freed, I will destroy those who deserve to be destroyed !"
The young man, with bloodshot eyes, who was a leader, a commander, a warrior, and a king, floated through the air, peering down at the crowd .
More than anything, he was a free roamer !
The whole army had their swords drawn behind him .
Leon has set up his barrier in this area, whatever happens no one will see, no one will hear, and if it does, he will perish .
The bloodlust spread and its voice rose in the horizon like thunder !
" There is nothing stopping us from today, this is the land of our ancestors! Our dead live there and our living take refuge there! We will engrave this on their necks! So come, my brothers! dye! dye the lands with their blood and so it will be cleansed of their sins —!!"
Nothing will prevent their destruction, for today they are neither stronger nor we are slowing down !
Swoosh !
A white shadow flew through the air at a tremendous speed .
That was Logan !
Kwang !
Holding a sword in his arm, he stabbed into the heart of one of the Red Frost, dying instantly .
He was clearly Logan's age and on the first moon level .
The front was full of First Moons, as there was a need for pawns to drain the enemy's energy .
With the elders convincing the naive youth that there is nothing more honorable for a warrior than battles, and offering them benefits, they were deceived .
This poor young man has no more life left for him .
" Come! Come, you weaklings! My clothes will be stained with your blood today !"
Kwang! Kwang! Kwang !
Logan laughed wickedly and started cutting them with full force, white sparks oozing out of his body, the black metal across his arms glowing brightly .
Annihilate them! Destroy them! Kill them! kill theeeem !!
" This bastard! You stole my moment !"
Swoosh !
Kang Woo grabbed a black spear and threw it. The spear pierced through the enemy's defense, and immediately leaped towards them at a lightning speed .
Kwaaang !
" Ughhhh !"
The shield bearer stepped back forcefully, barely able to bear the brunt of the attack .
He was only a warrior on the Second Star of the First Moon, but his massive build made him physically strong even compared to the Third Star .
So he was puzzled by how powerful this golden-eyed tramp was .
Why is this boy so strong !
Bam! Bam! Bam !
The defender's shield was being damaged, and the protective aura around it was gradually weakening !
" Damn it! I have to back off !"
He was about to back down but …
His opponent didn't let him .
Kang-woo's arms were covered in black metal, taking advantage of that, he punched with all his might .
" Die! Die! Die you scum !"
Kuuuuck !
A black golden sword suddenly appeared in Kang Woo's arm and then brutally stabbed his enemy's neck !
He didn't stop, but tensed his arm muscles and then cut the body of this huge young man in half !
Blood splattered as the aura of the fourth star spread through the environment !
[ Ego Spirit: Calamity Dragon !]
Roar -!
Bloodthirst was embodied in the form of a golden dragon that appeared in the sky !
" Hahahahaha !"
A bloody laugh escaped his mouth as he bathed in the crimson liquid .
Kang-woo leaped into the air, standing above the dragon tearing apart the enemies !
"… what reckless people !"
Stella grabbed her dual swords, not slowing down despite her complaints .
Bloodlust clouded her vision, white mist spewed from her mouth as the ground cracked beneath her .
Using her Lightning shoes, Stella rushed over in an instant, and was already in front of one of the students !
" Humph! Come here !"
There was a white whip on the disciple's arm, an icy aura emanating from the whip, and the student immediately lashed out towards Stella .
The attack was aimed at her face !
This is bad !
Panic appeared on Stella's face, and she slashed towards the whip with her left sword .
" You idiot! Die !"
The student was about to use the whip as a means of cutting with the sword .
" I won't die "
A bright laugh lit up Stella's face .
Then she gave up the sword .
Her arm grabbed the whip and immediately pulled the unaware student towards her .
The sword was covered in aura for a brief moment .
A few seconds was the limit, Stella had reached the third star a while ago, so the new amount of mana was not yet used to her .
but .
That didn't stop her from attacking .
" But you "
Kuuuuck !
The student was stabbed before she could come to her senses, which destroyed her !
cough !
The student spat out blood, her eyes in disbelief at what had happened .
The left sword was floating in the air .
Stella backed away and quickly retrieved it .
But she didn't give her opponent a chance .
She jumped forward with all her might .
Lightning shoes !
A blue flash flashed in the darkness of the night, and the outcome of the battle was decided .
kuak! kuak! kuaaak!
Stella didn't hesitate and cut it time after time !
As a child, her ego sets were coordinated from the very beginning of her path, tackling danger in its infancy, survival for the fittest .
When she grew up, there was Leon's hellish training and experience, resources that didn't diminish because Leon helped them along the way .
Every powerful person becomes stronger when he accompanies chaos and gains from it .
Stella the flower was budded, and that was due to this mentality .
but, she forgot something important at the last moment .
Just before the Red Frost Sect disciple's life flame was extinguished, a single thought was passed on .
That thought was simple .
" damn it ! "
Too late, Stella realized her grave mistake .
That was the disciple's possessed ego, which could be destroyed with just a thought, even exploded .
Stella tried to back away quickly, but !
Her sword stuck in the disciple body refused to move !
The half-dead disciple actually clenched her abdominal muscles to prevent the sword from moving !
A bloody smile came out of her mouth before she died .
Of course, this action didn't stop Stella from moving, she pulled out her sword and retreated with all her strength .
But it was enough to delay her .
It took a few more breaths before she could activate the Lightning shoes, which was disadvantageous, she would have to rely on herself .
The whip that did not touch the ground cracked immediately .
Damn you! This is dangerous !
Stella spread her aura with all her might and focused on the vital parts of her body .
She didn't have enough essence energy to activate her defensive technique .
Her defensive ego was just a first star, its destruction would cause a violent reaction that could lead to her death from someone's treachery !
But she had no choice .
damn you !
Aura Shield Ego !
Boom !
A powerful explosion took place .
Rocks flew away and the place became a block of ice .
Stella was prepared to be paralyzed by the force of the explosion in the worst case scenario !
Roar -!
The moment the explosion reached her, her ears rang from the loud roar .
Without realizing it, she stared up at the starry night sky .
" You idiot, the devil bastard said to never let our guard down, so why do I see you so clueless ?"
A cold voice came from the person holding her arm above a golden dragon that looked a bit like mist, he had long black hair fluttering in the wind, covered in the crimson blood of the enemy .
His golden eyes were fierce, the lingering killing intent refusing to fade, making his vigilance unquenchable .
This was the tyrant warrior, Baek Kang Woo !
" sorry "
Stella was aware of her mistake, so she wasn't upset by his words, but on the contrary, she was grateful .
" Leon is counting on us, even though I don't care. I'm not a coward who runs away from battles. This is no picnic, girl. If that's all you have, you'd better run away now ."
This is not a place for the faint-hearted .
This is correct …
It's a battlefield, no room for complacency, no one will have mercy on you, no one will spare you, anything can happen here .
" I won't run away, Sahyung, I'm grateful to you but… I'm not that weak ."
I know the truth best .
Neither the strong nor the weak are safe from the dangers of war .
" This is determination, you will not catch up with our strength, nor me or Logan, if you don't have at least this determination ."
Kang Woo pulled her onto the dragon's back, which was retreating towards the allies .
" Thank you, Kang Woo Sa-hyung. "
This time I won't let my guard down .
Stella began absorbing the Ego Stones, swallowed the Strength Restoration Pill, Bliss After Torment, and was assessing her Ego damage and whether there were any body deformities .
Fortunately, there was no glitch .
Seeing this, Kang Woo smiled savagely .
" You have to, do your best if death isn't what you want !"
Clack !
He suddenly grabbed her arm .
"… Sahyung ?"
Stella was, of course, surprised .
But she didn't have time to understand .
Kang Wu's eyes flashed madly, and his body muscles tightened .
Then, lift it into the air .
An ominous feeling came to Stella's heart .
"… Haha, did I ever tell you that I'm your biggest fan ?"
She was about to run away .
But it wasn't fast enough .
" Hahaha! Here we go !"
He laughed wickedly, then threw it towards the enemy with overwhelming force !
Swoosh !
" kyaa! You son of a bitch !"
This crazy person !
Stella cursed under her breath, but she didn't flinch .
With her energy restored, she could finally use her bloodline and ego-based attack !
[ Bloodline Ability: Hero Spirit !]
[ the Gray Moon Ego, The Second Star: Sunrise Sword, Sunset Sword]
[ Beyond the sun horizon !]
Her body shone with a bright light as it was covered in armor, the dual swords were glorious, majestic, illuminating across the horizon !
Swoosh —!
Her body collided with the enemy as if she were cut by swords !
This was just one side of the battle, everywhere was chaos, and everyone found their opponent, as if there was an old enmity between them !
The two sides clashed violently !
Bam !
The surrounding buildings were destroyed, and the battle was chaotic .
This is how the war began .
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The little girl was running .
Escaping from her pursuer, she ran with all her might .
A body full of wounds, scars on the face and signs of fever are evident .
" Kekeke, aaaah~ Yes, yes! Run away, little brat! This way your catch will taste so good I can even hunt !"
The man was carrying a bow and arrow, this place was his secret palace garden, no one dared to enter, so where was there any escape ?
Futile efforts of a lower blood !
Swoosh !
" Kaaaagh! Waaaaah! It hurts! It hurts! Mom! Mom aaaaghhh !"
The arrow hit the little girl's foot, and the wailing became a wailing, and the wailing became a screaming .
Despite her screams, she mustered her resolve and pulled out the arrow with all her strength !
It hurts! It hurts! Please, please, please, I want it to stop !
" Kyahahahaha! Yes, that's how it is! For my dogs who don't submit to suffering !"
The little girl was shivering from the cold and pain, the bleeding in her foot was causing her to feel unnaturally numb .
"… cold…painful …"
I want to die .
And then .
Bam !
The metal door leading to the secret garden suddenly exploded .
" What! Who! Who is this !"
This man wasn't just an ordinary human, he was the lowest rank among the nobles and in the First Moon, but he was still a noble, who would dare to attack ?
Unfortunately for him, the answer to his question was something he couldn't bear .
" Theodore Carlos, accused of abusing many of his palace maids, murder, incitement, forcing some of them to become pregnant before secretly selling their children to the Flying Snake Tribe, and those who refused were made into toys for entertainment before being killed. Today is the day of yourdeath. As the head of the family, your sins will be borne by the entire family. "
A man dressed in black stood, behind him a group of tough warriors .
And at the end of his speech, the others attacked without saying a word .
Quack !
He was hit hard on the ground, and his teeth fell out before he even tried to defend himself !
" Crrrrgh! You! You'll regret it !"
Do you know who you just attacked? You're a dead !
" You will-kiaaaaaagggg !!!!"
Cut! Cut! Cut! Cut !
The right arm, the left arm, the left foot and the right foot were cut off in the most painful ways .
" Kwaaaaat! Raaaakkkk !"
Theodore spat out blood and screamed in agony, like a pitiful pig .
" don't leave him have rest until he perishes, dye his blood in the street "
The man didn't pay attention to him, but stared at the little girl .
He reached out, and a warm red mist entered the girl's body, completely healing her wounds .
The girl was unconscious, but the blurry image of Theodore in agony remained in her consciousness .
This somehow appeased her heart, but at the same time she was afraid of these attackers .
The commander of the 2nd Corps of the Mad Devil Unit, Chun Mujin, carried her lightly in his arms .
He lowered the mask that covered half of his face and smiled tenderly, "Sleep little one, this nightmare is over, and there will be nothing but happy dreams from now on. "
The little girl wanted to sleep, but an important matter kept her heart awake .
" … My mom … "
Hearing that, Mujin fell silent .
A woman who looked exactly like this girl flashed through his memory .
He bit his lip for a moment, but then smiled brightly .
" Don't worry, she's fine ."
" … I … "
I am very grateful to you .
Upon hearing that, the girl's heart was relieved of her worry, and she was overwhelmed with fatigue until she fell into a deep sleep .
" This is just the beginning ."
Mujin came out after finishing with the little girl in his arms .
" My brothers, this is not just a job we are doing for the sake of the grand plan, it is a duty upon our necks. The world has already abandoned us, but the people of this earth, we will not abandon them, and even if I die today, I do not regret what I did !"
" Sahyung, this is not the time for emotional talk, we have a lot of work to do !"
"… this brat "
Mugen distorted his face like a demon, staring at his Sagil .
" Haha… Yes! Sahyung! Not the time for this- Aaaah !"
Slab !
" Damn! damn you! Stop! aaaah! that hurts !"
After slapping Sagil's head to his satisfaction, Mujin coughed and then ordered the others .
" Let's go !"
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In front of the execution ground, the Fourth Corps stood proudly .
" spare me ! Please spare my life !"
" Money? I'll give it! My property! My women! Even my egos! Just let me live !"
" I will curse you! I will curse your bloodline for a thousand years! You vile, bloodthirsty bastards !"
Many people were handcuffed and tied up in front of the guillotine .
Those government officials who used to execute people in this place, it's time for them to experience that feeling .
" O inhabitants of the city of kaituna! O all who have tasted injustice, see this with your own eyes! Hear the wretched cries of the oppressors and engrave them on your hearts! Today I make a covenant with you! I will not spare a single one of them alive, and I will strike them down !"
Chun Yun-baek, the commander of the Second Corps, spoke in a mighty voice .
However, even with people's attention, their eyes towards them were filled with fear .
Most likely, these people, like those before them, would not be fooled by such insincere kindness again .
Between their folds, their eyes contain caution and anxiety .
Of course, the sight of these corrupt nobles being executed was desirable, so there were still people who cried out in joy .
" Kal Von Dan! Do you remember my father? The merchant whose skin you flayed and hung in front of his shop because he wouldn't agree with the girls' trade you made! Today I see my retribution! Woe to you and wish you to suffer forever !"
A young man in the prime of life cries out loud, sometimes laughing and sometimes crying, not allowing the blurriness of his eyes to hide the terrified face of his father's killer .
" O you who killed our people! O you who did not exempt us from your taxes despite knowing our condition! I wish I had a whip to flog you with until you die !"
There were those who cried until they could not stand, those who had worries in their hearts that were removed .
Of course, there were still those who did not like the situation, so they attacked towards the execution ground .
But their fate was simply destruction, so there is a big difference between us and them .
We have the upper hand and the power, we are the executioners and you are the ones who will be held accountable !
Yun Baek did not blame these poor people, those who lived through injustice despite the differences between their leaders would not trust anyone .
Gaining their trust was something that words couldn't do, actions touch hearts more than honeyed words .
" Slaughter them in front of everyone, and let this night be the beginning of change, and let everyone know what we are going to do !"
Quack! Quack! Quack !
Warriors on the first moon, and even those who reached the beginning of the second moon !
They were actually executed in front of everyone !
The First Legion was in the slave markets, and they slaughtered these scoundrels, and their offspring did not leave any descendants. Even a rotten apple ruins a box, let alone an entire family !
In the alleys and slums, the Third Corps captured all the gangs in the place, whoever resisted was killed !
It can be said that the city has become a place of destruction for the hypocrites, who have left no one unharmed !
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There were epic battles on every side, but one presence definitely dominated them all .
A young man with the bodies of a few young women floating above him, his clothes black, the majestic red dragon emblem seemed to be roaring, and his eyes blood red, oozing with a foreboding omen of doom .
He was the one who caused the uproar by killing the scouts who were monitoring Bai Yiren .
He was the one who cut off their heads, throwing their bodies into the brush fires above the burning buildings .
He had no bloodlust or anger, no fighting spirit or fear in his face .
Just an emotionless face, looking at them with grim boredom .
" What? I see in your expressions fearless and humility. Hasn't there come a day when you expect this? No one plants a seed without reaping it. "
Walked in the air, step by step .
Those on the front lines had no desire to advance .
step back .
It doesn't matter how bold you are, it doesn't matter how arrogant you are, it doesn't matter how powerful you are .
If you don't want to perish, step back .
This presence in its might destroys hostility before it, rejects everything, and subdues everything .
No creature accepts him, every creature fears him .
Just like a nightmare .
That's what the boy was like .
A warrior on the Third Star of the Second Moon stood in front of the soldiers, this was the most likely candidate to inherit the vacant position of Vice Sect Leader .
He is extremely talented, having reached this level at only 25 .
The most loyal dog of the sect leader .
Bae Sang, the cold guard dog .
In fact, he didn't dare to advance, between loyalty and fear, his emotions clashed .
The young boy in front of him started telling a story .
" Once upon a time, there was a farmer, who toiled day and night, just to provide for his family. He had no power or strength, and then suddenly, the ruler of the neighboring town began imposing taxes on the people of the area. The villages in the area had been in famine from the start, and with the taxes? A fatal blow. "
" He couldn't barely survive while the monsters were nearby. This was due to the infrequent extermination raids carried out by the city's warriors, who saw no benefit in this. How could he pay those unfair taxes? This farmer and his family were simply executed. "
There are peoples who, due to their extreme hunger, their food is the blanket of trees. If they are lucky, perhaps the corpse of a creature in which they find survival will come to them .
There are women whose violation of their honor is merely a common habit, as they become servants whose destiny is to be toys and means to satisfy the desires of tyrants .
There are children who become slaves as soon as they can walk, some are killed so their body parts become commodities in trade, and some are killed for one reason: they were of no noble birth .
" you people, tell me, is any of your desires remain unsatisfied or satisfied? "
Moves through the city as a battle cry .
The soft sound of the voice in the mind rings like the whispers of the wind .
Kwang !
" shut up "
A person dressed in white appears in front of Leon, holding a sword as white as ice, his expression cold .
But his blow did not reach Leon's body, as a black, bloody blade emerged from his arm and repelled the enemy's attack .
" Why have I? Is there anything wrong with what I said? O loyal dog of your leader ?"
- Always remember, if a dog bites, it will be beaten. A good dog follows its master's orders with absolute obedience. It does not think, it does not decide, only orders .
As the Sect Leader's words flashed through his mind, Bai Sang confirmed his resolve .
"… as you said, I am a dog, I bark when I must, I bite when my mistress commands, so I do not care whether your words are true or false. "
Kwang! Kwang! Kwang !
Bae Sang attacked with all his might, striking and being blocked, then striking again .
Leon just watches him boredly .
" You… you know, deep down, that's nonsense, right ?"
Bai Sang didn't respond, but instead pumped out his essence energy and activated his most powerful move .
Bam! Bam! Bam !
A huge frost suddenly comes out and hits Leon !
but !
Nothing has changed .
The frost couldn't reach Leon's body, as the space across the place twisted and easily swallowed the frost wave .
As if nothing happened .
He stood twenty steps away from Bai Sang, both relaxed and bored .
" Your younger brothers are the reason. You are only acting like a dog because of them, for fear that that day will come upon them instead of you. But the fate of a loyal dog is to be abandoned, and threatening your brothers is nothing but a leash around your neck, for your mistress to use as she pleases. "
" … You "
Bae Sang's expression changed for a moment .
" Don't talk like you know me !"
Their conversation, Bai Sang realized, did not reach anyone's ears .
When Bae Sang mustered all his strength into his arm, Leon moved ahead of him .
Swoosh !
His footsteps moved and the space distorted, before my eyes Bai Sang stood calmly .
And then ...
Bang !
" Boaaagh !"
A powerful punch to the stomach .
" You won't break these chains by yourself. You have a gift from me, even if against your will. I will make you free. I have never seen anyone of value in my life without making that value manifest in its most beautiful form. "
This man in front of me will no longer be a dog .
Rather, a wolf that is respected a thousand times, a wolf that no enemy will ever approach his flock after that !
" Enter into your dream now, for you are a witness against those who were enemies of our land ."
A warrior on the second moon lost consciousness .
Thus, Leon walked towards the Red Frost Sect building, Bai Yiren's body floating behind him while the bodies of the other disciples and Bai Sang strangely disappeared .