𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧
Time rewinds a bit.
Around the time Arnaud and Kid were heading to the golden dome.
They skillfully evaded the guards and slaves and got close to the dome.
There was nothing around the dome. No trees, no statues, no place to hide.
The entrance had one golden door guarded by soldiers. No windows. An oddly unnatural building.
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“What is this place. . . . . .A treasury?”
“If it were a treasury, it would be built in a more inconspicuous place. Plus, this dome-shaped building. . . . . .it’s too unnatural. Only one entrance, no place to hide around. . . . . .it could be easy to infiltrate, but that might be a trap.”
“Enough. So. . . . . .shall we go in?”
“After coming this far, you’re asking that? We have to.”
“Right. . . . . .what about the guards?”
“Leave it to me.”
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Arnaud focuses, wielding his 『Fragarach』.
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“Leap. . . . . .”
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In an instant, Arnaud, who was behind Kid, disappeared and appeared behind the entrance door, behind the two guarding soldiers.
He then took out two needles from his pocket and pierced them into the necks of the guards. The guards twitched momentarily and then became motionless.
Kid approached, seeing Arnaud beckoning him.
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“What did you stab them with?”
“A sedative needle. It also administers a relaxant. This way, I can put them to sleep while stiffening their muscles, making them stand still without arousing suspicion.”
“You should quit being a knight and become an assassin. That’s terrifying.”
“Hahaha. Don’t joke.”
“I’m quite serious, though. . . . . .”
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Kid transforms his left arm into a jade-like arm, 『Headsman』.
Unlike Albero, only his left arm changes. The index finger turns into a gun muzzle, and the thumb into a sight.
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“Alright, let’s go. . . . . .be alert.”
“That’s my line. Kid, don’t charge in recklessly; go for assassination if possible.”
“Got it. . . . . .let’s move.”
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Kid readies his left arm, and as Arnaud gently opens the door━━he aims his gun.
Inside, there was a corridor lit only by candles.
The two nodded and moved forward cautiously.
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At the end of the corridor, there was a door.
Kid and Arnaud, suppressing their presence, slowly approached the door and grasped the doorknob.
Then, very slightly. . . . . .just a little, they slowly turned the doorknob.
With a faint sound━━quieter than the flapping of an insect’s wing, the door opened.
Slowly revealing a peek inside. . . . . .there was. . . . . .
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“Hubris-sama, this month I spent 8,000 gold coins and 40 platinum coins. Haha. . . . . .When I told the Summoned beast guild about setting up a new organization in their stead, they turned pale. It’s so fun making the guild members pick up the gold coins I scatter on the floor. . . . . .Bwahaha!!”
“Yes, yes!! Such a wonderful face. Just like a pig. . . . . .no, more than a pig, less than a human!! You’re a magnificent, arrogant pig!!”
“Bwahaaa!! Such bliss~~~!!”
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The room was filled with numerous 『pigs』.
Sitting on a golden throne was a man in his 40s with tanned skin, white hair, and horns━━Demon Hubris.
And those kneeling. . . . . .pigs, no. . . . . .naked humans.
But these men and women were grotesquely overweight, and instead of a look of shame, they had expressions of ecstasy.
The one currently speaking with Hubris was the nobleman Boobucky, who had purchased Albero and the others.
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“Now, all of you. . . . . .it’s time for your reward.”
“””””Bwaaaaaaah~~~!!”””””
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When Hubris raised his hand, gems magically appeared from his palm.
It wasn’t just gems. Gold coins, silver coins, and platinum coins started pouring out.
Moreover, the treasure flowing from Hubris’s hand seemed endless. Seeing the naked pig-like humans desperately collecting the scattered money on the floor, Hubris’s face began to twitch uncontrollably.
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“Haaaaaaah!! Excellent, truly excellent!! Arrogant pigs looking down on others! To think that these emaciated peasants could transform into such disgusting pigs! Their humble nature of living frugally with just one meal a day is gone, and their gluttonous, fattened form is magnificent! These hideous pigs, these swine. . . . . .they look down on their fellow peasants, using their money to buy and treat them like livestock! Ah, how arrogant these pigs are! Ah, ah, ah. . . . . .Oh, it’s too wonderful! It feels so gooood!”
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Hubris was shouting as he watched the pigs gather coins.
Arnaud and Kid noticed. . . . . .part of Hubris was pushing against his trousers.
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“Disgusting. . . . . .Hey, can we kill him now?”
“It’s an assassination. Kid, you can do it with your ability, right?”
“Yeah. I’ll take care of it.”
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Kid’s ability is 『Penetration』, allowing him to fire bullets that can pierce through anything.
He can shoot bullets without using his ability, but their power is significantly reduced.
Currently, there are three main forms.
A 『Handgun』 shot from his index finger, a sniper rifle for sniping, and one other.
With his handgun mode, Kid imbued the bullet with his ability and squeezed his finger through a gap in the door.
He aimed for Hubris’s head.
Albero and the others wouldn’t get a turn. Kid thought so and mentally pulled the trigger.
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“Take th━━.”
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Then, he saw.
Kid made eye contact with Hubris.
By the time he realized, it was too late. Hubris slightly tilted his head, dodging the bullet with 『Penetration』 imbued in it.
The bullet hit the wall behind Hubris, penetrating the golden barrier and flying past it.
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“An uninvited guest, huh? You ruined my good mood.”
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The pigs turned their bulging eyes toward the entrance.
There was no escape.
Kid kicked the door open, pointing his left arm at Hubris.
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“『Machine Gun』!!”
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The third form transformation.
His left arm enlarged and the gun barrel extended.
Different from the sniper rifle, it morphed and started spewing fire from the muzzle.
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“Eat thiiiiiiiiiis!!”
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Brrrrrrrrr!! Unlike usual, there was the sound of rapid gunfire.
The pigs ducked in terror, while Hubris playfully dodged the bullets.
By the way, the pigs ran away, holding gold coins.
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“Hohohoho!! Merging with a summoned beast. . . . . .or is it a parasite? And these bullets! They can penetrate my 『Golden Wall』! It would be bad even for me to get hit by those.”
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Hubris started running in a circular motion.
He was aiming for Kid. Kid deactivated the machine gun, switched back to handgun mode, and aimed at the approaching Hubris.
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“━━Leap.”
“Hm?”
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Appearing behind Hubris, Arnaud swung Fragarach horizontally.
But Hubris bent backward to dodge it and even winked at Arnaud.
Then, he delivered a powerful spinning kick to Arnaud. Unable to avoid the unexpected kick from an unbelievable position, Arnaud was hit.
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“Gah?! Cough, cough. . . . . .”
“Hey?! Damn it, you bastard!!”
“Hahaha! It’s been a while since I had a good workout!! Come on, gun boy, entertain me!! I haven’t even used my abilities yet!!”
“. . . . . .Bring it on!!”
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Kid’s veins popped, aiming the Headsman at Hubris.
Then, he murmured in a low voice.
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“Hey, are you alive?”
“Ah, yeah. . . . . .sorry, I couldn’t be of help.”
“There’s still something we can do. Bring that guy. . . . . .that right-arm idiot.”
“. . . . . .Got it. Don’t die.”
“Yeah. Buy me a drink when this is over.”
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Arnaud laughed with a blood-covered face and leaped.
Hubris, with arms wide open, taunts as if welcoming Kid.
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“Well, boy, I recognize the courage to challenge me. But. . . . . .isn’t it reckless?”
“Shut up. And. . . . . .I have something to ask you.”
“Oh?”
“『Lust』. . . . . .tell me where she is.”
“Ah, looking for my sister? Hmm. . . . . .I heard Abel died recently, is there any connection?”
“There is. Now. . . . . .spit it out.”
“Haha. So young. . . . . .I’ve been lacking exercise lately. Maybe I’ll answer your question after we have some fun?”
“───I’ll kill you.”
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Kid’s Headsman fires a bullet.
The battle between Hubris and Kid began.
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