69. Worries

Arthur's POV:

" Finally a peaceful moment "

Now that I have left the main lead alone and confirmed that the dungeon boss was indeed the same one as in the novel, I can finally relax and chill by myself.

" ... "

Wait... there is something wrong. Isn't this too peaceful? I feel like I have forgotten something but I'm not sure what exactly it was.

Grrrr~

" Whatever... let's just eat something for now. Good thing I brought some food with me. "

' Taking out spices and the sirloin steak from my rare grade spatial ring ' I placed them on top of a cooking pan I bought recently.

Good thing I learnt this skill.

[ Dark Flame ]

who would have though that a terrifying A rank darkness skill is currently being used for cooking. 

Psshhhh~

" Nothing beats a good spicy steak "

Grrrr~

" Man, I should have eaten something before getting inside the dungeon "

This world has a lot of good dishes with different ingredients and types of meats that one can never imagine, but no matter how fancy or profound a meal is, nothing can compete with a steak in hunger.

" The smell is too good, I can't wai-

" -Maaan! what is this damn good smell It's hella good "

" -?! "

N-no... this voice?! Please it can't be?!

" Yo! Is that you bro?! Wooow... what do you have in there let me get som- "

" -HELL NO "

" PLEASE BRO! I beg you It's so scary and dark here! You have everything here! Remember when I gave you that cookie?! Wow your fire even has a cool color-Blah-blah-bla "

Oh... I see...

" Blah blah I thought you are a real brother blah....blah "

This is what was missing.... this constant annoyance...

" Blah and blah bro come onnn don't be selfish blah blah blah..."

I should have never saved him back then...

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Back in azure city,

Demulein, Patriarch of the Sylvicous, was reading a document when all of a sudden….

" WHAT?! "

" Your excellency... we received news that the dungeon where the young master have entered

turned into a black- "

[ Eye of the above ]

" Your excellency? "

" M-my son?!!! "

Seeing his injured son in a pathetic state. Unconsciously, demulein leaked a terrifying pressure.

" 'gulp' P-please calm dow-"

" Cancel everything else and contact 'Twilight' immediately! I need an explanation on why the fuck is my son inside a black dungeon! "

" Y-yes master! "

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Inside what seemed to be a luxurious office. A dark haired lady was relaxing in peace after finishing some tiring paperwork.

" Haaah…. when are you going back Lily.... this is too much "

Alicia, the S rank huntress who is known as the leader of the ' golden seagull ' muttered in a low voice.

' Knock ' ' Knock ' ' Knock '

" Come in "

" B-boss! "

" ?? What's wrong Sam? Is everything alright? "

Sam, a member and an administrative staff member of Golden seagull , entered the office with a flustered expression drawn on his face.

" I-It's the young miss! I just received a call from Tomas telling me that the dungeon she was exploring appearently have turned black! "

' Crackle ' ' Crackle '

Hearing the sudden news about her sister, The S rank huntress Alicia, released her pressure crushing the nearby tools. Then she asked in a deathly tone.

" Where is she.. "

Without any delay, Sam fearing her wrath answered in a shaking voice.

" 'T-t-twilight' guild "

" I see... "

* Dash * * BOOM *

Before Sam could grasp what happened. A huge whole was made in the walls of the office with nothing left behind but ashes and him staring into the hole in a daze.

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Harold's POV:

Staring at zen who was lying on the ground while agonizing over his headache. I couldn't help it but feel uncomfortable about what transpired for him to act this way.

Just what in the world happened? Is zen hiding something? 

" Harold... what do we do now? "

Hearing Sophia's question, I noticed that she was worried about our situation. I tried reassuring her and letting her know that we should rest, but unfortunately a deep horrifying voice interrupted our conversation.

" Don't worry. For now we shou-

All of a sudden, an ominous humanoid silhouette emerged from the shadows.

" Looks like it's you kids who I should kill? "

""?!!!""

T-this pressure?! Could it be the dungeon boss!!? I have to warn them!

" SOPHI PROTECT ZEN! LIVI-

" - I Know! "

[ Fire Salamander! ]

" Hoo? C rank summoner? Not bad "

How can this monster speak? No something feels off, why do I feel my mana reacting aggressively?

" Cough! Cough! H-He is a demon! Be careful of his-

[ Puppetry Art: Cunning wires ]

" My oh my, who would have thought that we reunite again this soon, dear servant? "

?? What did he just cast? Servant? Wait… how can zen suddenly move on his own?

* Stab *

" ??? "

!!! N-no!

" S-Sophia?!!"

* Thud *

W-why? Why did he stab her? Was he just acting all along? This can't be!

* Slash *

* Parry *

He was this strong? And to dare attack me?!

" Y-you bastard! Were you acting this whole time?! "

I thought he was some trash young noble, but to become a servant of a demon?! There's no need to show any mercy to such a trash of a human being.

I hate killing people, but now that it has come to this point. As I resolved my doubts about getting rid of him, I can do it without any regrets.

* Slash *

* Cling * Clang *

* Parry *

" Pathetic "

Is that it? I don't even have to use my skill to overpower him.

" You are just wasting my time "

* SLASH *

I need to finish him off and help Livia to kill that demon.

" W-wait Harold! "

Hmm? What's wrong?

" Zen is under some weird spell! I couldn't tell at first but he-

" Tsk… why would ruin the show? "

??? Hold on…

" Zen? "

"..."

He didn't say a single world since the demon has shown up. I see… it must be that demon.. the fact that I almost killed him because of my lack of awareness…

" I'm sorry "

After knocking him out and tying him up I quickly went to check on Sophia.

" S-soph-

" - I'm not dead you idiot… sorry but I don't think I can help you out "

' sighing in relief ' I took out a healing potion from my inventory and handed it to her.

" Rest, I will take care of the rest "

As I got closer to Livia I heard the same voice of the demon.

" Summoner you ruined my mood now… I guess I should teach you how frustrating it is to lose a servant…. "

" Harold be careful! He is using that weird spell again! "

Shit… what in the world is this weird witchcraft?

[ Puppetry Art: Mental Corruption ]

* PSSSSSS!!!!*

" W-what is wrong s-salamander? "

Shit! Why is her summon attacking me now?!

" kehehehe! "

" Livia! Cancel your summon "

" I can't!!! I already tried but he doesn't respond! "

Shit! Why is her summon is a damn C rank!!

" This is a little too easy.. I thought that human was lying when he told me about these kids…"

There's also that demon who is a B ranker… how are we going to get out of this mess?!

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