Chapter 18
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In the middle of the foggy woods, sat a lonesome figure next to a burning flame.
Watching him from behind as he peered into the flames made him look like he carried the world's problems on his shoulders. This Youth would frown from time to time Until he soon had a Look of surprise like he just got an epiphany as he sat deep in thought.
This youth was Haru.
Haru looked into the system interface as he watched the Notifications with a surprised look plastered over his face. He was completely stomped for words at the sight before him, clearly he hadn't been expecting such a haul.
But now he understood that the fear theory he was speculating about, had actually worked splendidly. He had the Unmasked clone of himself terrorize the low lives in town under the cover of the Night.
[To think it would be this lucrative…] A sly grin appeared on Haru's face as his eyes glowed with a greedy light.
{Ding…you received 1204 system points for instilling fear onto your victim}
{Ding..you received 846}
{Ding…1980}
{Ding}
[with this, It won't be long before I can get another eye] He thought excitedly as he stretched his hands towards his dinner but he was stopped by a growl.
Grrrrrrrrr….
A lone wounded silver wolf was growling while looking between Haru and the horned rabbit meat that was getting cooked on a stake, making him withdraw his hand.
Haru didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.
[Now I have to struggle with you over my food, I know it didn't take much to catch it but can't you be polite?] He said while stretching his hand again.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr….. The Wolf's growl got louder.
Haru spoke with a mock surprised expression on his face, [Haa??…if you really want it that badly, I can share with you but don't you dare think I'd leave it all for you. I'm Hungry too!!.]
BARK!!! BARK!!! BARK!!!!
The wolf began to bark at him when he picked up the horned rabbit's meat and tried to attack him when he was about to take a bite.
It placed a lot of strength in it's hind legs and was about to pounce when Haru infused chakra in his eyes, activating it immediately and looked at the wolf in a threatening manner.
Immediately, the wolf began to whimper and shiver as it bowed it's head to show it's submission.
[Hmph…if it wasn't for the weird fact that you remind me of my earlier days when I was stuck on that damnable chair, you'd be dead.] He said calmly but the latter part came out low, in a threatening manner.
He then proceeded in cutting off a small portion of the meal and tossing it to the wolf before he began eating with a pensive expression. The wolf approached the meat cautiously as it continued to check Haru's reaction, but Haru was already lost in thought and couldn't be bothered with it.
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Meanwhile Back in Primux town, Haru's clone continued to hunt down criminals and Thugs like a spectre.
Rollo had woken up and found out that he was still at the place he had fainted, he quickly checked his body for anymore injuries than the one he had.
After confirming his body status, he stood up and headed towards their base of operations.
He walked haggardly on the stone floor as he made several turns through alleys before arriving at a farm just at the base of the northern wall. At the centre sat an old house that seemed to have collapsed inwardly on itself. The roof sagged and the cedar shingles stuck up in places like wonky teeth.
The windows had no glass in them now and they seemed not to be quite rectangular anymore. It could no longer bring itself to stand up against the elements of nature, In the high winds of the season the old house creaked with Rollo's every step, as though it was in its death throes.
Not long after, he arrived at a secret cellar beneath the dying stair case, it was so well concealed that it would remain undiscovered even in a paladin raid. Under the stairway it's entrance was placed under several flagstones, after looking around repeatedly, he pulled a shaft leading directly to an abandoned cow tunnel, this was a place the gang used to move several stolen goods and smuggled items. Further within The tunnel you would discover a "driveway", obscured from the road above by a tall ancient looking rock Wall, but somehow remained simple enough to add security paraphernalia to.
It was the perfect smuggling route, Rollo limped through the interlinked tunnelway as his breath got haggard by the minute.
After several steps, he could already hear the sounds of the loading caravan in the dimly lit esplanade. with the little strength he had left, he urged himself further but happened to trip on an uneven stone slab.
[ugh….!] Rollo unconsciously exclaimed as he happened to hit his head during the fall.
[WHO..!!??] A gruff voice came from deep within the pathway.
Apparently, they were moving goods tonight and several bulky men kept lifting crates from one end of the path to another, as silently as possible.
[Lord!, it is I! ] Rollo called out before he becomes riddled with holes, as he was sure that the Archers Nearby would have locked onto him.
[Rollo?...] A middle aged man questioned as he uses his chin to signal the Archers, asking them to stand down.
[Yes!... ] Rollo answered through a coughing fit.
After approaching the coughing Rollo, The Man inspected him with a chilling gaze.
[Who did this?... Who dares touch my own?. Was it the White Claw? or was it...] With a Roar, the Man asked Rollo but was Cut off by Rollo's voice.
[N... No... It was a Devil!] Rollo said as he sat up.
The middle aged man was taken aback by the words that fell out of Rollo's mouth, but the Latter looked at him with a gaze that said he was sure about what he was saying.
[What nonsense are you spouting off in front of our Lord? Rollo...Did you hit your head too hard because of the fall? ] Another Man steps closer to the two from the Shadows, with a disdainful sneer plastered on his pale face. This Man was skinny and Short but his well defined muscles makes it hard to look down on him. He Had scar on his neck that looked like claw marks.
Although the Scar made him look menacing, everyone knew how he got them. in fact it was often used as a private joke behind his back, he had gotten it from the time he tried raping a Kat kin when they had raided a fallen Noble from the Neighboring Dutchy. She had been a Maid no less.
Surprisingly, in a desperate attempt to escape, she had awakened her hidden Bloodline. The incident remains a stain on his reputation as the said Kat kin was taken in by their Lord.
Now, she was second only to him and she in turn brought Rollo in. So him always on Rollo's business became a Norm for everyone in invictus.
[Lord Ordis! I mean what I said. Jnog, you seem to have forgotten your place] Rollo Said urgently as he Grabbed the middle aged Man's feet while glaring at Jnog, [He came out from no where and stopped me from 'recruiting' Oliver, but even he wasn't spared as he was sucked into the Devil's eyes!.
If you look into his eyes, You get sucked in. I almost fell in but apparently something must have made him abandon me.
It was like he was everywhere, My Lord!] Rollo continued to explain between shivers.
[prepostrous!! Do you hear yourself?!!...His eyes?..] Jnog butted in once more with gritted teeth but was cut off by Rollo once again
[If you doubt me, I request My Lord, to search my Memory using a memory projecting Stone.] Then there was silence, with only Rollo's Raggedy breathing sounding out.
The Silence went on for about a minute until Ordis spoke, [Get me the Stone].
[Hmph] Jnog snorted as he watched one of the Workers go fetch the stone.
After 5 minutes the Stone was brought, it was an Emerald Green gem, that was smooth around the edges as though it was a pearl. it had a whitish looking ball of energy at its center, making it look like an eye.
[Are you sure you want to go through with this in your state?... the pain might be much more unbearable.] Ordis asked Rollo with a Stern look while handing him the stone, but the latter nodded firmly.
Seeing this, Rollo channeled his qi into the Gem, Which in turn pushed that energy back into him as the light passed through his body before shooting out his eyes.
Rollo Groaned loudly but still continued to channel in more qi. soon images of the earlier event began to play before them, All up to the point Rollo fainted.
Thud!
Rollo fainted once more but no one moved, smoke kept sipping out of his hands as the Gem lost its lustre. No one moved as they tried to Comprehend what they had seem.
[Jnog... I want you to go find out what happened tonight and report back to me by the morning] Ordis ordered, and Jnog simply Nodded before vanishing.
[Someone take him out of here for treatment] He yelled while pointing at Rollo's fainted body.
Seeing them bundle him away, Ordis continued[And has anyone seen Cat?!...No?... Find her and tell her to see me]
[[[YES!!! ]]]
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In the middle of the foggy woods, sat a lonesome figure next to a burning flame.
Watching him from behind as he peered into the flames made him look like he carried the world's problems on his shoulders. This Youth would frown from time to time Until he soon had a Look of surprise like he just got an epiphany as he sat deep in thought.
This youth was Haru.
Haru looked into the system interface as he watched the Notifications with a surprised look plastered over his face. He was completely stomped for words at the sight before him, clearly he hadn't been expecting such a haul.
But now he understood that the fear theory he was speculating about, had actually worked splendidly. He had the Unmasked clone of himself terrorize the low lives in town under the cover of the Night.
[To think it would be this lucrative…] A sly grin appeared on Haru's face as his eyes glowed with a greedy light.
{Ding…you received 1204 system points for instilling fear onto your victim}
{Ding..you received 846}
{Ding…1980}
{Ding}
[with this, It won't be long before I can get another eye] He thought excitedly as he stretched his hands towards his dinner but he was stopped by a growl.
Grrrrrrrrr….
A lone wounded silver wolf was growling while looking between Haru and the horned rabbit meat that was getting cooked on a stake, making him withdraw his hand.
Haru didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.
[Now I have to struggle with you over my food, I know it didn't take much to catch it but can't you be polite?] He said while stretching his hand again.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr….. The Wolf's growl got louder.
Haru spoke with a mock surprised expression on his face, [Haa??…if you really want it that badly, I can share with you but don't you dare think I'd leave it all for you. I'm Hungry too!!.]
BARK!!! BARK!!! BARK!!!!
The wolf began to bark at him when he picked up the horned rabbit's meat and tried to attack him when he was about to take a bite.
It placed a lot of strength in it's hind legs and was about to pounce when Haru infused chakra in his eyes, activating it immediately and looked at the wolf in a threatening manner.
Immediately, the wolf began to whimper and shiver as it bowed it's head to show it's submission.
[Hmph…if it wasn't for the weird fact that you remind me of my earlier days when I was stuck on that damnable chair, you'd be dead.] He said calmly but the latter part came out low, in a threatening manner.
He then proceeded in cutting off a small portion of the meal and tossing it to the wolf before he began eating with a pensive expression. The wolf approached the meat cautiously as it continued to check Haru's reaction, but Haru was already lost in thought and couldn't be bothered with it.
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Meanwhile Back in Primux town, Haru's clone continued to hunt down criminals and Thugs like a spectre.
Rollo had woken up and found out that he was still at the place he had fainted, he quickly checked his body for anymore injuries than the one he had.
After confirming his body status, he stood up and headed towards their base of operations.
He walked haggardly on the stone floor as he made several turns through alleys before arriving at a farm just at the base of the northern wall. At the centre sat an old house that seemed to have collapsed inwardly on itself. The roof sagged and the cedar shingles stuck up in places like wonky teeth.
The windows had no glass in them now and they seemed not to be quite rectangular anymore. It could no longer bring itself to stand up against the elements of nature, In the high winds of the season the old house creaked with Rollo's every step, as though it was in its death throes.
Not long after, he arrived at a secret cellar beneath the dying stair case, it was so well concealed that it would remain undiscovered even in a paladin raid. Under the stairway it's entrance was placed under several flagstones, after looking around repeatedly, he pulled a shaft leading directly to an abandoned cow tunnel, this was a place the gang used to move several stolen goods and smuggled items. Further within The tunnel you would discover a "driveway", obscured from the road above by a tall ancient looking rock Wall, but somehow remained simple enough to add security paraphernalia to.
It was the perfect smuggling route, Rollo limped through the interlinked tunnelway as his breath got haggard by the minute.
After several steps, he could already hear the sounds of the loading caravan in the dimly lit esplanade. with the little strength he had left, he urged himself further but happened to trip on an uneven stone slab.
[ugh….!] Rollo unconsciously exclaimed as he happened to hit his head during the fall.
[WHO..!!??] A gruff voice came from deep within the pathway.
Apparently, they were moving goods tonight and several bulky men kept lifting crates from one end of the path to another, as silently as possible.
[Lord!, it is I! ] Rollo called out before he becomes riddled with holes, as he was sure that the Archers Nearby would have locked onto him.
[Rollo?...] A middle aged man questioned as he uses his chin to signal the Archers, asking them to stand down.
[Yes!... ] Rollo answered through a coughing fit.
After approaching the coughing Rollo, The Man inspected him with a chilling gaze.
[Who did this?... Who dares touch my own?. Was it the White Claw? or was it...] With a Roar, the Man asked Rollo but was Cut off by Rollo's voice.
[N... No... It was a Devil!] Rollo said as he sat up.
The middle aged man was taken aback by the words that fell out of Rollo's mouth, but the Latter looked at him with a gaze that said he was sure about what he was saying.
[What nonsense are you spouting off in front of our Lord? Rollo...Did you hit your head too hard because of the fall? ] Another Man steps closer to the two from the Shadows, with a disdainful sneer plastered on his pale face. This Man was skinny and Short but his well defined muscles makes it hard to look down on him. He Had scar on his neck that looked like claw marks.
Although the Scar made him look menacing, everyone knew how he got them. in fact it was often used as a private joke behind his back, he had gotten it from the time he tried raping a Kat kin when they had raided a fallen Noble from the Neighboring Dutchy. She had been a Maid no less.
Surprisingly, in a desperate attempt to escape, she had awakened her hidden Bloodline. The incident remains a stain on his reputation as the said Kat kin was taken in by their Lord.
Now, she was second only to him and she in turn brought Rollo in. So him always on Rollo's business became a Norm for everyone in invictus.
[Lord Ordis! I mean what I said. Jnog, you seem to have forgotten your place] Rollo Said urgently as he Grabbed the middle aged Man's feet while glaring at Jnog, [He came out from no where and stopped me from 'recruiting' Oliver, but even he wasn't spared as he was sucked into the Devil's eyes!.
If you look into his eyes, You get sucked in. I almost fell in but apparently something must have made him abandon me.
It was like he was everywhere, My Lord!] Rollo continued to explain between shivers.
[prepostrous!! Do you hear yourself?!!...His eyes?..] Jnog butted in once more with gritted teeth but was cut off by Rollo once again
[If you doubt me, I request My Lord, to search my Memory using a memory projecting Stone.] Then there was silence, with only Rollo's Raggedy breathing sounding out.
The Silence went on for about a minute until Ordis spoke, [Get me the Stone].
[Hmph] Jnog snorted as he watched one of the Workers go fetch the stone.
After 5 minutes the Stone was brought, it was an Emerald Green gem, that was smooth around the edges as though it was a pearl. it had a whitish looking ball of energy at its center, making it look like an eye.
[Are you sure you want to go through with this in your state?... the pain might be much more unbearable.] Ordis asked Rollo with a Stern look while handing him the stone, but the latter nodded firmly.
Seeing this, Rollo channeled his qi into the Gem, Which in turn pushed that energy back into him as the light passed through his body before shooting out his eyes.
Rollo Groaned loudly but still continued to channel in more qi. soon images of the earlier event began to play before them, All up to the point Rollo fainted.
Thud!
Rollo fainted once more but no one moved, smoke kept sipping out of his hands as the Gem lost its lustre. No one moved as they tried to Comprehend what they had seem.
[Jnog... I want you to go find out what happened tonight and report back to me by the morning] Ordis ordered, and Jnog simply Nodded before vanishing.
[Someone take him out of here for treatment] He yelled while pointing at Rollo's fainted body.
Seeing them bundle him away, Ordis continued[And has anyone seen Cat?!...No?... Find her and tell her to see me]
[[[YES!!! ]]]
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In the middle of the foggy woods, sat a lonesome figure next to a burning flame.Watching him from behind as he peered into the flames made him look like he carried the world's problems on his shoulders. This Youth would frown from time to time Until he soon had a Look of surprise like he just got an epiphany as he sat deep in thought.This youth was Haru.Haru looked into the system interface as he watched the Notifications with a surprised look plastered over his face. He was completely stomped for words at the sight before him, clearly he hadn't been expecting such a haul.But now he understood that the fear theory he was speculating about, had actually worked splendidly. He had the Unmasked clone of himself terrorize the low lives in town under the cover of the Night.To think it would be this lucrative A sly grin appeared on Haru's face as his eyes glowed with a greedy light.{Dingyou received 1204 system points for instilling fear onto your victim}{Ding..you received 846}{Ding1980}{Ding}with this, It won't be long before I can get another eye He thought excitedly as he stretched his hands towards his dinner but he was stopped by a growl.Grrrrrrrrr.A lone wounded silver wolf was growling while looking between Haru and the horned rabbit meat that was getting cooked on a stake, making him withdraw his hand.Haru didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.Now I have to struggle with you over my food, I know it didn't take much to catch it but can't you be polite? He said while stretching his hand again.Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.. The Wolf's growl got louder.Haru spoke with a mock surprised expression on his face, Haa??if you really want it that badly, I can share with you but don't you dare think I'd leave it all for you. I'm Hungry too!!.BARK!!! BARK!!! BARK!!!!The wolf began to bark at him when he picked up the horned rabbit's meat and tried to attack him when he was about to take a bite.It placed a lot of strength in it's hind legs and was about to pounce when Haru infused chakra in his eyes, activating it immediately and looked at the wolf in a threatening manner.Immediately, the wolf began to whimper and shiver as it bowed it's head to show it's submission.Hmphif it wasn't for the weird fact that you remind me of my earlier days when I was stuck on that damnable chair, you'd be dead. He said calmly but the latter part came out low, in a threatening manner.He then proceeded in cutting off a small portion of the meal and tossing it to the wolf before he began eating with a pensive expression. The wolf approached the meat cautiously as it continued to check Haru's reaction, but Haru was already lost in thought and couldn't be bothered with it.---------------------------------------------------------------------Meanwhile Back in Primux town, Haru's clone continued to hunt down criminals and Thugs like a spectre.Rollo had woken up and found out that he was still at the place he had fainted, he quickly checked his body for anymore injuries than the one he had.After confirming his body status, he stood up and headed towards their base of operations.He walked haggardly on the stone floor as he made several turns through alleys before arriving at a farm just at the base of the northern wall. At the centre sat an old house that seemed to have collapsed inwardly on itself. The roof sagged and the cedar shingles stuck up in places like wonky teeth.The windows had no glass in them now and they seemed not to be quite rectangular anymore. It could no longer bring itself to stand up against the elements of nature, In the high winds of the season the old house creaked with Rollo's every step, as though it was in its death throes.Not long after, he arrived at a secret cellar beneath the dying stair case, it was so well concealed that it would remain undiscovered even in a paladin raid. Under the stairway it's entrance was placed under several flagstones, after looking around repeatedly, he pulled a shaft leading directly to an abandoned cow tunnel, this was a place the gang used to move several stolen goods and smuggled items. Further within The tunnel you would discover a "driveway", obscured from the road above by a tall ancient looking rock Wall, but somehow remained simple enough to add security paraphernalia to.It was the perfect smuggling route, Rollo limped through the interlinked tunnelway as his breath got haggard by the minute.After several steps, he could already hear the sounds of the loading caravan in the dimly lit esplanade. with the little strength he had left, he urged himself further but happened to trip on an uneven stone slab.ugh.! Rollo unconsciously exclaimed as he happened to hit his head during the fall.WHO..!!?? A gruff voice came from deep within the pathway.Apparently, they were moving goods tonight and several bulky men kept lifting crates from one end of the path to another, as silently as possible.Lord!, it is I! Rollo called out before he becomes riddled with holes, as he was sure that the Archers Nearby would have locked onto him.Rollo?... A middle aged man questioned as he uses his chin to signal the Archers, asking them to stand down.Yes!... Rollo answered through a coughing fit.After approaching the coughing Rollo, The Man inspected him with a chilling gaze.Who did this?... Who dares touch my own?. Was it the White Claw? or was it... With a Roar, the Man asked Rollo but was Cut off by Rollo's voice.N... No... It was a Devil! Rollo said as he sat up.The middle aged man was taken aback by the words that fell out of Rollo's mouth, but the Latter looked at him with a gaze that said he was sure about what he was saying.What nonsense are you spouting off in front of our Lord? Rollo...Did you hit your head too hard because of the fall? Another Man steps closer to the two from the Shadows, with a disdainful sneer plastered on his pale face. This Man was skinny and Short but his well defined muscles makes it hard to look down on him. He Had scar on his neck that looked like claw marks.Although the Scar made him look menacing, everyone knew how he got them. in fact it was often used as a private joke behind his back, he had gotten it from the time he tried raping a Kat kin when they had raided a fallen Noble from the Neighboring Dutchy. She had been a Maid no less.Surprisingly, in a desperate attempt to escape, she had awakened her hidden Bloodline. The incident remains a stain on his reputation as the said Kat kin was taken in by their Lord.Now, she was second only to him and she in turn brought Rollo in. So him always on Rollo's business became a Norm for everyone in invictus.Lord Ordis! I mean what I said. Jnog, you seem to have forgotten your place Rollo Said urgently as he Grabbed the middle aged Man's feet while glaring at Jnog, He came out from no where and stopped me from 'recruiting' Oliver, but even he wasn't spared as he was sucked into the Devil's eyes!.If you look into his eyes, You get sucked in. I almost fell in but apparently something must have made him abandon me.It was like he was everywhere, My Lord! Rollo continued to explain between shivers.prepostrous!! Do you hear yourself?!!...His eyes?.. Jnog butted in once more with gritted teeth but was cut off by Rollo once againIf you doubt me, I request My Lord, to search my Memory using a memory projecting Stone. Then there was silence, with only Rollo's Raggedy breathing sounding out.The Silence went on for about a minute until Ordis spoke, Get me the Stone.Hmph Jnog snorted as he watched one of the Workers go fetch the stone.After 5 minutes the Stone was brought, it was an Emerald Green gem, that was smooth around the edges as though it was a pearl. it had a whitish looking ball of energy at its center, making it look like an eye.Are you sure you want to go through with this in your state?... the pain might be much more unbearable. Ordis asked Rollo with a Stern look while handing him the stone, but the latter nodded firmly.Seeing this, Rollo channeled his qi into the Gem, Which in turn pushed that energy back into him as the light passed through his body before shooting out his eyes.Rollo Groaned loudly but still continued to channel in more qi. soon images of the earlier event began to play before them, All up to the point Rollo fainted.Thud!Rollo fainted once more but no one moved, smoke kept sipping out of his hands as the Gem lost its lustre. No one moved as they tried to Comprehend what they had seem.Jnog... I want you to go find out what happened tonight and report back to me by the morning Ordis ordered, and Jnog simply Nodded before vanishing.Someone take him out of here for treatment He yelled while pointing at Rollo's fainted body.Seeing them bundle him away, Ordis continuedAnd has anyone seen Cat?!...No?... Find her and tell her to see meYES!!! ----------------------------------------------
