Chapter 106


    The pirates fled as fast as they could even as they fell down and trampled over each other. Mirian murmured atop Eugenes shoulder as she watched the pirates run. It actually worked! Those bastards did seem like they were really scared of ghosts. But why did you say you have been cursed~?


    I thought it would be enough to cause a strife among them, Eugene responded. His original n had been to directly take care of the pirates on the wall. But he changed his n after eavesdropping on the conversation that a few of the pirates had.


    The pirates were already trapped in their castle like rats, and they were crazy about superstition. Eugene knew from experience how humans behaved when they were trapped in a corner, so he changed his n. He simply had to pull a small trigger called ghosts and curses.


    If it works, it works. If it doesnt, Ill just kill all of them, Eugene spoke softly before once again assimting himself into the darkness.


    ***


    I-its a curse! W-weve all been cursed! the pirates shouted in fear. They abandoned their posts and crawled into the castle before making sure that all the doors were bolted tight. Many of them were busy incorrectly drawing the holy symbol in the air or chanting improper prayers.


    Come to think of it, I heard that the guardian demon god of the ind died


    What? Is that true?


    I heard it quite clearly earlier when I was running away from the beach. Apparently, one of the knights was deliberately eaten by the demon god and that same knight killed it by burning its insides with divine power.


    Divine power? Then is he a holy knight!?


    What?! Then the knight from earlier today he was a holy knight?


    Ah! T-that means we swore at a holy knight, right?


    ...!


    An awkward silence consumed the atmosphere for a split second.


    That must be why weve been cursed!


    Fuck!


    The expressions of the pirates paled. They hade to their own conclusion as to why a ghost had suddenly appeared among them. The pirates began to look for the cause and the solution elsewhere. It was typical behavior for those who were cornered.


    Im sure that ghost told us to sacrifice the strongest one of us, right?


    I-I heard it too! Im certain thats what it said!


    W-whos the strongest one?


    With their original boss and numerous others dead, there was only one who could be called the strongest among them.


    Shing. Tap.


    The pirates sprang to their feet while grabbing their cusses, axes, and daggers.


    Lets kill that bastard. In the first ce, hes the one who showed his ass and insulted the holy knight, right?


    Thats right. We must kill him and surrender to the knights. Thats the only way we can escape the curse and survive.


    The pirates chatted among themselves beforeing to a conclusion. Even though none of them mentioned exactly who they were referring to, they were all thinking of the same person. Their eyes burned with fierce lights.


    ***


    The castles design was simple. With the inner courtyard at the center, there were two annexes to each side of the main castle, which formed the shape of an arch. The interior of the castle was as simple as its exterior as well.


    Eugene recalled the information he obtained from interrogating one of the pirates as he quietly made his way to the back of the main castle.


    He could not see any pirates at all, perhaps because of the ghastly disturbance.


    Over there.


    Eugene found an iron gate attached to the cliff, which served as a natural barrier, and he opened it. After he descended the stairs that were tainted with the stale smell of the sea, Eugene arrived at a corridor lined with a few torches and metal bars.


    Stay behind and keep watch, Eugene said.


    Sir, yes sir, Mirian responded.


    After leaving her behind, Eugene slowly walked through the corridor while maintaining his camouge.


    There werent many individuals inside the prison who were still alive. Most of the cells contained corpses that were partly orpletely reduced to skeletons. They seemed to be nobles who had been held captive for ransom, judging from their attires.


    Eugene headed deeper into the innermost part of the corridor beforeing to a stop. Inside one of the cells was a ragged orc sitting on the dirty floor.


    Eugene released his camouge before speaking softly.


    Are you Rodrick?


    W-who iz it? The orc responded.


    Im asking if you are Rodrick, Eugene asked once again.


    Z-zats right. I am Rodrick. I am Ortos Rodrick, the son of Batu Rodrick, the orc responded. Although his ent was a little thick, Ortos Rodrick was fluent in thenguage of the kingdom. Rodrick quickly rushed to the bars and looked up and down at Eugene with an astonished expression.


    A-are you an assassin? Have youe to kill me? Kieeeeg! Ortos faltered with an orc-like scream.


    Whats with this bastard?


    It seemed that the orcs mind had be strange after being locked up in such an environment for a long time. As such, Eugene spoke with a softer voice, I am not an assassin, so there is nothing to worry about, Young Master Ortos. Eugene even went as far as to address the orc as young master, since he was the son of the archipgos lord.


    I-iz that really true? Ortos asked.


    Im a knight after all, Eugene responded.


    L-liez. H-how could such a pervert be a knight? I have never seen or heard of it, Ortos said with disbelief.


    ... Even though Eugenes body was covered with ck Scales, he was no different from naked. From Ortos point of view, there was more than enough room to misunderstand Eugene as a pervert in a strange, ck suit.


    Kiek? How dare that pig! How dare he! Oh, but it is understandable. You probably shouldnt go around without any clothes or armor, Mirian said after mysteriously appearing out of nowhere. It appeared that she had abandoned her post.


    Crack.


    The blood vessels in Eugenes forehead popped up.


    Kiek!


    Shing!


    Eugene pped away the spirit with one hand before slicing through the bars with his ws. He brought himself close to the cell and growled, no longer bothering to hide his true colors.


    Hey, you pigshit. Do you really think that this is the time to be arguing about this? Do you want to escape or not? If you dont want to, feel free to rot away in here until you die.


    Eugene was rescuing the orc to prevent trouble in the future and to paint a more usible, nicer picture overall. He would have the descendant of the original lord take over the legacy and continue to rule.


    After all, cause and justification were very important values in the aristocratic world. However, such things could also vary depending on the time, ce, and situation.


    K-kiwgh?! Ortos expression underwent a dramatic change when he saw Eugenes ws and the sudden change in atmosphere. However, he soon let out a dry cough before slightly lowering his head.


    Ehem! Ah, I see. An honorable, charitable nobleman must have hired you to rezcue me. I vill make sure to inform your master of your abu bravery. Now, take the lead.


    ?


    Eugene was dumbfounded. He hesitated for a moment before taking action.


    Thuck!


    Kwegh!


    Eugene punched Ortos, and the orc fainted with a bloody nose. Eugene ced the skinny orc over his shoulder before heading up the staircase to escape the prison.


    Theres nothing unusual outside! Mirian flew ahead before reporting back. As such, Eugene walked out before heading toward the inner courtyard without any interference.


    All the pirates escaped towards the main castle and the annexes! But the main castle is really noisy, Mirian continued.


    Hmm.


    Indeed, Eugene could hear the faint, metallic sounds and screams resonating from the main castle. It appeared that the pirates were fighting with each other.


    Now I just need to clean up.


    Tatatata!


    Eugene quickly crossed the inner courtyard. He could feel the presence of pirates from all directions, but it no longer mattered. They would soon be dead anyway.


    Eugene was about to pull out his ws as he ran toward the gate that was being guarded by several pirates. But then


    Oh my god!!


    Its an orc ghost!


    Hieeeeeek! The pirates screamed in fear before running away with their tails between their legs.


    What? Ah Eugene immediately realized why the pirates had fled. He was currently invisible because of his camouge. As such, the pirates would have been faced with an incredibly strange, bizarre sight of a bloody orc flopping toward them in the air in the middle of the night.


    Kuwooooo! Boom!


    Eugene opened the gate with a pulley, then picked up an abandoned axe before thrusting it into a cogwheel to keep the gate open. Then, he ran up to the top of the gate before waving a torch.


    The sailors and troops quickly crossed the rocking bridge once they saw Eugenes signal. They had been stationed at the other side and were waiting for Eugenes signal.


    Sir Eugene!


    Yes, captain. Take this guy and move him to a safe ce, Eugene ordered.


    Yes. But sir, who is this orc? the captain asked.


    The future lord of this ce, Eugene answered.


    What? The captain flinched. He had been looking down at Ortos with astonishment, but it seemed that he also felt burdened by the orcs bleeding face.


    The captain examined Ortos face for a moment before speaking.


    His nose is bleeding. The escape must have been quite hectic, right?


    Sir Eugene? the captain asked once again when Eugene maintained his silence.


    Charge! Let us get rid of all the pirates! Eugene suddenly shouted.


    M-master! Arent you going to equip your te armor? Master?! Luke shouted.


    Lets go! But Eugene directly charged, wearing only the leather armor handed to him by Luke and both Wolfughter and Madarazika in his hands.


    ***


    Ugh The bald pirate staggered forward with various bleeding wounds on his body. The cuss and the axe held in his hands were caked with human blood and flesh.


    Motherfucking traitors Keugh!


    The bald pirate washed his wounds with strong rum, then patched them roughly with pieces of cloth. Then, he wobbled up the stairs. He could surely find one or two mana stones if he looked through the previous boss bedroom.


    Hey. A voice called out.


    Hmm? The bald pirate jerked around.


    A figure with red eyes appeared from the darkness.


    Y-you bastard. Who are you? the bald pirate cried out.


    You dont recognize me because Im not wearing any armor? Look long and hard, you cute, adorable little shithead, the figure responded.


    !


    The bald pirate became wide-eyed and started to tremble with fear. Eugene revealed his long, sharp fangs while looking at the pirates lower body.


    I told you, didnt I? That I would slice your dick into pieces.


    Uah?! Uwaaaah!


    Slice! Slice! Slice!


    Kuaaaaaaggghhh!!! The bald pirate screamed as he finally understood the pain of having his flesh sliced raw.


    ***


    Kwegh!


    Uwaah! Ortos suddenly woke up screaming, and Selena shouted with shock.


    W-where is this ce? Ortos asked.


    Ah, dont worry. This is a tent belonging to Sir Eugenes expedition. I am Selena, an aide to Sir Galfredik, a knight under Sir Eugene, Selena answered.


    I-I zee. Sir Eugene, is it? Perhaps Ortos hesitated.


    Yes. He is the one who rescued you. Moreover, he is the one responsible for freeing the Rodrick Archipgo from the pirates, Selena exined.


    Kweht! Was there such a brave and honorable lord?! Keugh! I must immediately give my greetings to Sir Eugene! Ortos shouted.


    What? Selena answered with confusion. Eugene had definitely rescued Ortos in person, but he wanted to give his greetings once again?


    It makes sense that their family had such a good reputation. Even though he is an orc, he has a great personality.


    Selena responded with a smile, I understand.


    Zank you, Ortos responded. Once the girl left, Ortos gnashed his teeth.


    I will azk Sir Eugene, the captain of the expedition, to punish that assassin for being so rude and impolite. Even though I appreciate the rescue, I cant forgive that man. Krrrr!


    After a while, the entrance to the tent pped open and Eugene walked in.


    Youre finally awake? he said.


    You! YOU! Youre that perverted assassin! Ortos shouted.


    Unlikest night, Eugene was fully clothed. However, Ortos could not hide his frustration and anger.


    You dare! How dare you show up in here?! Ortos eximed.


    Ortos believed that themander of the expedition named Sir Eugene had sent someone to rescue him. But he had never imagined that the perverted assassin was Sir Eugene himself. Perhaps it was only natural, but no one in their right mind could have imagined that themander of the expedition woulde in person, especially in such an attire.


    Even if you are a member of the expedition Ah, Sir Selena! You came at the perfect time! Please get rid of this pervert and convey my words to Sir Eugene! Ortos hollered when Selena returned to the tent.


    Well what exactly do you mean by that? This is Sir Eugene, Selena responded.


    Thats right! So Kwegh?! What? W-what did you say? Ortos asked.


    This is Sir Eugene right here. Sir Jan Eugene, the captain of the expedition and the one who saved you, Selena exined.


    T-this pervert? Ortos muttered.


    Eugene met the orcs gaze.


    Grin.


    The little piggy still hasnte to his senses, Eugene said.


    Thuckkkk!


    Kweeeegh! Kwegh! Kwegh!


    Ortos wouldter be called the generous, wise baron of the Rodrick Archipgo. But right now, he was only a poor, tactless piggy who was paying for his crimes.