Chapter 120
Thank you for your hospitality, Sir Bosch. I apologize for visiting you so suddenly, Lucas Crawlmarine said.
Not at all. I am simply disappointed that I could not have prepared a better reception for you, my lord. A man in his 30s responded while bowing his head. His name was Calburn Bosch. He was a knight of the Crawlmarine family, and he had be the new lord of Boschst year in his dead fathers stead.
Anyway, I have something urgent I need to discuss with you. Is that okay? Lucas asked.
Of course, Calburn answered before ncing at the other members of the Bosch family. They gave a polite bow before leaving. As soon as the door closed, the dignified expression of the two figures disappeared.
What brings you here, Your Excellency? Didnt you say a year ago that you would nevere visiting? Calburn said.
Do you really think that I came here because I wanted to, Calburn? There was no other choice, Lucas answered. On the afternoon of the day Eugene departed for Marine Forest, Lucas left for the Bosch territory along with about a dozen knights and soldiers, and instead of taking the same path as Eugene, he took a secured, direct path without any roamers.
In the end, Count Lucas leftter than Eugene, but arrived at the Bosch territory at around the same time.
What do you mean you couldnt help it? Whats going on? Calburn asked with a worried expression.
He came back alive, Lucas answered.
What? Who are you talking about? Calburn asked.
Luke, Lucas said.
Luke? Heup! Calburn gasped and his eyes filled with shock.
Moreover, he came back as an aide to a high-ranking vampire nobleman of the continenta knight who has territory in the Caylor Kingdom, Lucas exined.
Y-Your Excellency! T-then what should we Calburn stuttered without being able to hide his shock.
Lucas responded with a grin, Who do you think I am? Ive already taken appropriate measures.
What? Appropriate measures? Likewhat? Calburn asked.
Well A crooked smile appeared on Lucas face as he recounted the events from a few days ago. As he continued to exin, Calburns expression gradually loosened. As I have expected from you, my lord. If its the monster of Marine Forest, even a high-ranking vampire will be helpless.
Haha. He might survive since hes a bigshot of the Dark n, but the other knights and those bastards from the Perseus Mountains will likely die or be severely crippled in the aftermath, Lucas muttered.
And the same will go for that dirty bastard? Calburn asked.
Dirty? Isnt that too harsh? Whose blood flows in Lukes veins? Are you calling me dirty as well? Luca said with a frown.
Ah! T-thats not what I meant. I was referring to his mother Calburn hurriedly exined.
Half of his blood came from my father. Did you really never suspect why he was the most talented of your siblings? Lucas asked.
Calburns expression hardened in an instant, and he bowed his head while biting his lips.
It was a slip of the tongue. I apologize, Calburn said.
Lucas red at Calburns crown for a moment, then grinned before slowly leaning against the back of his chair. Anyway, my n will ensure that he wont survive Marine Forest, so dont worry. However, you must protect me as well if something simr happens, sir.
I understand, my lord. I appreciate your deep consideration, Calburn responded while raising his head.
Lucas offered a silver ss of wine before speaking, Remember. Our secret must be taken to the grave.
Of course. I will keep my mouth shut until the day I die. For both you, and for me, Calburn answered.
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The two people bumped their ss before gulping down the wine with a smile. However, neither figures eyes reflected their smiles.
***
Kuwuuuuuuugh!!!
The beowulfs roared loudly as they tore apart the lycanthropes. The unintelligent counterparts were only slightly smaller than the beowulfs.
Originally, the two forces would have been on par with each other, and although both the beowulfs and the lycanthropes were strengthened under the full moon, a unteral ughter was taking ce in Marine Forest. The reason behind the overwhelming disparity between the two groups was because of Galfredik, whom the beowulfs referred to as the dark knight.
Uwuuuugh! Galfredik shouted while wielding a battleaxe. His eyes were dyed even redder than usual, and he was emanating fear without restraint. As a result, the monsters surrounding him were weakened. This made it easier for the beowulf warriors, as well as Luke and Partecs group, to deal with the monsters.
It wasnt just Galfredik who provided great assistance to the four humans either.
Everyone! Take one mana stone each! Lanslo shouted while stabbing and swinging his long spear. The four humans started to feel exhausted after fighting for more than ten minutes at full force.
Shuack!
The tip of Lanslos spear contained silver, and it painted strokes of silver under the moonlight as the lycanthropes fell with pained cries. An ordinary knight would have had trouble facing even a single lycanthrope. However, Lanslo had inherited the blood of an elf. He brilliantly employed various techniques of his family with agile, energetic movements. His eyes urately grasped the vital points of the lycanthropes, even though the creatures moved faster than any beast. The spear techniques of his family, which had been honed over hundreds of years, also allowed him to strike the vital points of the monsters without failure.
The long ws of the lycanthropes asionally made contact with his body, but the solid defenses of his te armor and his fast movements allowed him to nullify the blows to minimize the damage.
While Lanslo fought splendidly and fiercely, the four men recovered by consuming superior-grade mana stones and promptly returned to battle.
A few minutester
Hundreds of lycanthropes and roamersy unmoving on the blood-soaked ground. It was hard to identify their original appearance from their disastrous shapes, and the surviving monsters started to flee in fear. However, the beowulf warriors were dominated by madness and murder, and they fiercely chased after the fleeing opponents while disregarding their own injuries.
Kuwuuuugh!
At that time, a terrible roar embraced the forest and caused the very air to tremble.
Kuwuugh!?
Keugh!
Agh!
All creatures stopped in their tracks, regardless of whether they were humans, elves, monsters, or other races. The unidentified roar had contained a terrifying force capable of striking fear into the hearts of all creatures.
Kuwuh? What is this? However, the Origins vassal wasrgely unaffected. He simply frowned while muttering.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Everyones eyes turned towards the quick, yet consistent rumble. It was growing louder.
Arge monster appeared through the thick trees and the bushes. The beowulf warriors were massive and reached about two meters tall. However, even they only reached the chest of the overwhelminglyrge monster. It was a bipedal, two-horned monster with the head of a wolf.
Lycanthrope king?! Wolfgan shouted in disbelief.
Phew Lycanthrope king? What is that? Galfredik asked while breathing heavily.
Lanslo quickly responded, It is the final evolution of the lycanthrope. Its rarely seen, even in evilnds. I cant believe its in a ce like this.
Final evolution? Does that mean its a high-ranking monster? Galfredik asked.
Its a superior-ranking monster, also known as a champion monster, Lanslo answered.
!
Champion monsterit was a term referring to the king of each race of monsters, and it was closer to a myth or a legend than anything else. There were stories of champion monsters, but living witnesses were far and few between.
Kyawwoooooo!!!
Kugh!
Agh!
The champion monster roared once again, and the majority of creatures stumbled or fell to one knee. Even Galfredik was forced to take a step back while clenching his teeth.
However, one person stood proudly without faltering. The figure even advanced toward the lycanthrope king with bold steps amidst the terrifying roar, even though the monster was several timesrger than him.
Master!
Sir Eugene!
Eugene left behind the surprised shouts of hisrades and pushed his Fear to the limit.
Fwooooosh!
The energy materialized and med over Eugenes blood-stained, flesh-soiled shoulder.
!
No one could hide their shock as the invisible Fear manifested into a vivid red color and soared like a living me.
Kuwuuuuuuuuuugh!!!
The Origins roar swirled like a storm amidst its malice and killing intent.
All living creatures were affected by the roar of the lycanthrope king. However, an Origins roar affected both the living and the dead. A Vampire Origin stood at the pinnacle of all undead. An Origin was the lord of lordsan overlord.
Kyaoo?!
The lycanthrope kingsrge figure turned stiff for a moment, although it had appeared with arrogance and overconfidence just a moment ago. In the first ce, it was impossible topare the lycanthrope ruler of a mere forest to an overlord of all vampires. The authority of an overlord was iparably greater.
Crack!
Eugenes fang punctured his lip, then he drew his mouth closer to the ogre-killing spear.
Wooong!
The demon spear uttered a cry of joy after absorbing its masters blood, and Eugene threw the spear with all his might. Madarazika burned with Eugenes Fear as it shot forth like a red meteor. The lycanthrope king panicked and attempted to deflect the projectile.
Kwarararara!
Kyaoooooo!
However, Madarazika ripped apart the creatures skin and muscles without mercy. One of the monsters arms was instantly turned into a bloody rag, and the lycanthrope king retreated while crying in pain.
Shuuuck!
Eugene took the opportunity and pounced on the lycanthrope king as his fear burned crimson all around him. The sight was reminiscent of arge ball of me scattering in the wind, or the wings of a bat spreading wide.
Kwarararara!
The wolf-ughtering de glowed with an eerie red light as it aimed for the heart of the lycanthrope king. However, the champion monster managed to barely twist its body by relying on its instincts and reflexes.
Crk!
Kuwuuuuughh!
The lycanthrope king burst into a terrifying scream as the de pierced its left shoulder. Eugene pulled out the sword to pierce the monsters heart, but the monster struck down with all of its strength.
Boom!
Eugene was thrown against the ground.
The lycanthrope king immediately turned around and began to flee without looking back.
Master!
Sir!
Eugenespanions ran toward him with worried shouts. Eugene jumped up without dy and started running while shouting, Galfredik! Lanslo! Follow me after you clean up the mess here! The rest of you, join up with the Perseus Beowulfs!
Eugene followed after the lycanthrope king like an enraged beast.
Kieeeeeeek?! Sir! Wait for me! Wait! Im not scared or anything, but wait! Mirian came out of hiding and hurriedly flew after Eugene.
Kuhahaha! Now thats my master! Galfredik cheered.
We will take care of these as fast as possible! Lanslo shouted.
And the rest
They were stunned speechless and could only stare nkly at Eugenes disappearing back.
***
Kwaaaaaaaa!
Eugene came to a 20-meter-high waterfall after chasing the lycanthrope king for several minutes through the dark forest. The monster was just about to enter the cave located behind the waterfall.
Eugene jumped up without hesitation and cut through the waterfall to enter the cave. The wet, slippery cave was quiterge and pitch-ck. However, such an environment was ratherforting for the dark lord.
Tap. Tap.
Eugene followed the trail of the lycanthrope king by relying on his fear and heightened senses. Eventually, he came to a stop.
Krrrrr
The monster was growling at the far end of the darkness.
Thats?! Eugene eximed with surprise. He had no reason to be surprised by the lycanthrope king, and instead, his eyes were fixated on a silver barrier that the creature was hiding behind.
The long, pentagonal barrier of silver was about one meter wide and a little over two meters long. It was clearly a shield.
Moreover, the indescribably borate inscription on the shields surface was
The red dragon. Then
It was the same crest that was etched on Wolfughters pommel and Madarazikas spearhead. The lycanthrope was crawled up into a ball behind the shield of the Ba Duchy.