Overpowered Sword Chapter 31

Level up with swords (31)

The door to the abandoned mansion opens.

The chilly night air flowed through the gap, tickling the skin not covered by the leather armor. I could see a few lights flickering through the darkness that had fallen everywhere.

It’s a torch.

As Leon’s pupils narrowed, the blurred shadows became clearer thanks to the light.

‘Five people.’

It was an ambiguous number.

I can’t guess the purpose of visiting him. If they were going to commit robbery, they would have extinguished the torches and secretly climbed over the fence. Even if I did that, I wouldn’t have been able to fool El Cid’s detection.

The same goes for clothes that are not typical of gangsters.

As if for unification, the black leather armor and the image of an unknown beast resembled a uniform.

‘It’s a gang. Could it be ‘Bastard’?’

Just because he was Leon, he didn’t just train. I picked up rumors around the slums or asked for advice from adventurers I had become friends with in the guild. The people who divided the interests of the slums into thirds were also part of the information collected.

〈The Golden Pig〉, Simon the usurer.

〈Guardian〉, an unidentified assassin.

And the man who stands at the top is Khan from “Fangs.” The gang he was leading was ‘Bastard’.

“What is it for?”

With the iron bars between them, Leon spoke.

Being polite to slum residents only makes you look weak. Courtesy is something that the weak should show to the strong, and if you look down on them at first impression, those who made light of them will continue to fight.

Then, as he knowingly or unknowingly raised the Auror, the thugs, overwhelmed by the force, retreated. Then, only the one who seemed to be the boss managed to open his mouth.

“Uh, is that the ‘Sweeper’?”

“That’s right.”

Leon deliberately interrupted the conversation in a short answer.

“… I’m sorry for coming without telling you. “This is an order from above for us as well, so please bear with us.”

“stomach?”

“exactly. “We are members of the gang ‘Bastard’.”

I think my confidence has come back since I mentioned the organization. The thugs squared their shoulders with great vigor. No, it seemed like he was trying to show off the beast drawn on his chest.

It is similar to a lion, but has no mane around its neck.

I remember seeing it in the encyclopedia. Did you say ‘tiger’? Unlike lions, he was a wild beast that was mainly active in mountainous areas and could kill quite a few monsters in one bite.

How he interpreted Leon’s silence, the thug spoke with a sinister smile.

“Our boss told us to call you. He told me to leave him alone if he said he wouldn’t come, but I don’t know what those guys who are afraid of the boss might do. “It’s better if you follow me obediently.”

It was truly an effective threat.

Anyone who has heard of the notoriety of “Bastard” or the rumors of Khan would have trembled with fear.

But it was meaningless to Leon.

In the not-too-distant future, he will have to fight against the devil, but he is not even qualified to be called a hero if he is afraid of a mere gangster.

How should I take advantage of this situation?

That was it.

‘This is an opportunity to go into the deepest part of the slums. If you were planning on doing something to me, you wouldn’t have called me this.’

It’s not anyone else, it’s ‘Fang’. Just saying that name was sure to make some people come along.

The problem was why he summoned Leon.

I have never had a relationship with a benefactor, nor do I know each other. It would not be an attempt to recruit him into a gang. It was an act no different from spitting in the guild’s face. After weeding out all the unlikely guesses, there was only one answer left.

“Guide me.”

Leon opened the bars and tilted his chin.

The thugs were speechless at his bold attitude, but soon turned around, gritting their teeth.

This was because, apart from being used to strong self-respect, it was shameful to be pressured by a young guy for his spirit. Even though his skills are decent, to a kid who has never been in trouble!

[You can clearly see what’s inside.]

Leon chuckled at El Cid’s words.

You could tell just by looking at his rough breathing and disordered steps. My senses have become more sensitive as I have learned the Aura. Those who lost their composure to this extent were easy to deal with, no matter how many people there were.

El Cid said, getting the guys’ attention.

[So, why do you think he called you?]

‘I guess I’m thinking of making a request. Why would he use his subordinates, and he became interested after hearing rumors about me?’

[hmm? Can criminals also make requests?]

Leon shook his head at those words.

‘It is impossible to request directly from the guild. Unless you have a clear identity and credibility, you cannot become a client. Criminals usually fall into one or both of these categories.’

[then?]

‘You can request it privately from an adventurer. However, since it is a request that has not been notarized by the guild, there is a high possibility that it will be stolen.’

[High risk, high return… … Same thing. Since it means that you cannot openly request it from the guild, you will also be given extra money.]

It was as he said.

But the risk is greater. These types of requests are collectively referred to as ‘Black-Quests,’ and in most cases, the level of difficulty of the requests was different from the requester’s explanation.

The same goes for post-processing. Due to its nature, Black Quest contains a lot of content that touches on crime, so it could be a weakness for the person who requested it. It was not uncommon for people to use that record to grab a leash or vomit on a dog.

‘They’re thinking of using me too… . You can use that too. If the guild doesn’t notarize it, there’s no reason to take responsibility even if I reject the request.’

His eyes shone coldly.

“This way.”

Before we knew it, Leon and the gangsters were walking through the slums.

The combination of him with a youthful face and the gangsters was strange, but no one could find fault with it. All the passers-by who had been chatting a little while ago became quiet.

A drunk customer muttered after seeing the clothes with a tiger on them.

“Bah, Bastard…” ?!”

A symbol of fear even in slums where blood and violence are commonplace. Some people swallowed their saliva at the name, while others took a few steps back and looked away for fear of daring to offend them.

It was a sight that seemed to prove the status of <Bastard>.

The drunkard stops hiccoughing, and the dancing women hide behind the door. It seems like a lion has jumped into the middle of a flock of sheep.

“What you looking at! “Stop acting like that and just do your work!”

“Did you enjoy the sights, you bastards!”

When the gangsters next to the captain walking ahead shouted insults, the people who were surprised by the verbal abuse were horrified. As the crowds ebb away, the entire street becomes quiet in an instant.

Only then did the satisfied thugs walk away, giggling.

With utmost confidence, as if that prestige was natural.

[Be patient.]

Leon stopped raising his sword without realizing it. If it weren’t for El Cid’s words, he would have really swung.

I was surprised myself.

To him, the gangsters were no longer people. They are animals that know how to speak human language and act like humans. There was absolutely no hesitation in his decision to take his life.

[Don’t be swayed by auras. You wield the auror. If you blindly follow the power of the sun, you will only become a fanatic of goodness.]

‘… It’s okay, it’s settled down now.’

[Pay more attention to the amplitude of your emotions. If you act like you did before in front of that guy named Khan, you will die.]

At those words, Leon’s mind went cold.

‘I’ll be careful.’

I regain my composure with a few deep breaths and follow the thugs, who don’t know what happened.

Past the sweet smell of perfume.

Passing through a back alley filled with the smell of alcohol.

Through roads stained with blood and filth.

After walking for nearly 30 more minutes, I arrived at one of the bases of <Bastard>. It was a place filled with a violent atmosphere, with a strong smell of blood.

“These guys don’t even clean?”

The iron door, dented in several places, is creaking. The people who guided him all turned away because they were so scared.

The clear blood stains on the floor and pillars, as well as the teeth rolling at the feet, can be used to guess the source. Looking at the traces, it appears that it was created quite a long time ago, and the reason it was left behind is probably to chill the minds of visitors.

‘It’s too typical for a takedown.’

Leon chuckled and took a step forward.

“hey.”

It was then.

“Are you that janitor?”

Time froze.

There was something behind my back, not even a meter away. The distance of death with one strike. If you put your mind to it, you can die with one hit from something standing behind you.

Hundreds of options and results flashed by.

Die.

You can’t pour out all the strength you’ve accumulated so far. My intuition, which had been refined thanks to rigorous training, foresaw the end.

‘no!’

A hero is someone who can overcome even that ending.

Whoa!

It was a terrifying sound.

Leon himself didn’t know what he had done. His body, having a premonition of his death, began to move uncontrollably.

The sword of selflessness.

All aura was consumed in one sword strike. Excluding the Seven Star Sword, which he has not mastered yet, this is the maximum destructive power he can unleash.

“—under.”

Nevertheless.

“That’s a nickname that doesn’t suit you, ‘Sweeper’!”

The giant was smiling evilly.

He caught El Cid’s blade with just one fist, and a few drops of blood dripped from his torn skin.

With a force that seemed to crush his head at any moment.

‘ah.’

dead.

Even in a world accelerated to the greatest extent possible by <Anbeop>, the fist could not be seen as clearly as that. Air greatly distorted by wind pressure. I got goosebumps as the space curved like a haze.

My body can’t keep up with my head, which can barely keep up.

A super-fast power attack that makes it impossible to react even when using ‘Accelerator’! Even in the face of that, Leon did not give up. As long as you don’t die instantly, anything will happen. Believing in El Cid’s power and the strength of my body, I opened my eyes wide and hit that fist… .

Paang!

It didn’t fly.

The fist that stopped before his eyes filled his vision. A space of a few centimeters, shorter than the width of his fingers, saved him.

The skin on my face is numb.

The nosebleeds caused by the wind pressure were flowing, and a few strands of bangs were broken and flying backwards. It was massive for a fist that didn’t even make contact, but if it had made contact, my head would have exploded.

“… Are you ‘Fang’?”

Leon barely opened his mouth and spoke.

It wasn’t just the nosebleed that was caused by the wind pressure, blood from the gums was running down the corner of the mouth.

However, Khan seemed willing to even do that.

“The gang is quite strong. Like it.”

Fangs are revealed at the corners of the mouth that smiles viciously. The pointed teeth, closer to an animal than a human, were impressive.

Is that why it became ‘Fang’?

Leon was caught by an unexpected question for a moment.

“I thought C rank was just chaff, but this is enough. Yes, I decided on you.”

“What on earth?”

“A request. “Didn’t you guess that?”

The smell of blood lingered on the face of the large man, Khan.

“Sweeper, I’ll give you what you want.”

Leon’s face hardened at that suggestion. It doesn’t seem like you know anything, but what happened?

Could it be that the thug recognized his identity?

El Cid has not yet shown his divine power. It’s probably because he couldn’t read Khan’s intent to kill. The clash just a moment ago was simply Leon’s best effort with his own skills. He didn’t give a single clue that would reveal that he was a warrior.

“what I want? “What is that?”

Rather, Leon asked back with a calm and weak expression. As if asking you to tell me what you guessed.

Khan smiled wryly in response to that question.

“I’m sorry, but the investigation into your background has already been completed.”

Eyes like a wild beast look right through him.

“A lifelong runner-up in the Royal Academy’s commoners’ class, a guy who kicked the butts of immature nobles with his crazy efforts. “After dropping out and coming to Blaine, I registered as an adventurer and made my name known to the city’s influential people by only accepting requests that other adventurers avoided.”

Leon’s personal information was leaked out without any hesitation.

If you think about it, it was natural.

Buying and selling information is also something that businessmen in the back alleys do, and if you are at the top of a slum, you can just give instructions. It was like turning your palm over once.

“I roughly understand why I dropped out of the academy. I had no intention of becoming a knight. “He had no intention of going under the nobility and stooping down for their worthless fat.”

Khan’s voice became increasingly heated.

“So, after beating up the nobles, I became an adventurer. Unlike those who only chase immediate gains, I played the role of an adventurer who looked into the distance and seemed to be useful to powerful people. That’s why I was promoted to C rank with just two requests. is not it?”

It wasn’t like that.

“If you were planning on making money, there’s no need to move like this. Your purpose has been one from the beginning. “I recognized it right away.”

Like animals chasing the scent of blood, Khan shouted, his eyes shining as if he had driven Leon into a corner.

“honor! It’s an honor that even nobles can’t afford to treat, and it’s an honor that elevates your status regardless of your status! Isn’t that why you came to this extremely dangerous slum without hesitation at Khan’s call? “If you succeed in my request, your wish will also come true.”

“… is it.”

Leon gave an appropriate answer to Khan, who made a grand mistake. In the end, it was all nonsense, but Khan’s guess had some truth to it. Just looking at his past and the requests he had made in Blaine, it was easy to think he was pursuing fame.

There was no need to try to correct it.

They may even become enemies. If you have that illusion, you can take advantage of that illusion.

“Let’s take a listen.”

Khan smiled at Leon, who showed interest, as if he knew he would do that. It was the beginning of a fatal dream of being in different places.