Chapter 47

Hearing the loud scream, Zephyr immediately went to where it came from. He utilized [Blink] as he stealthily approached where it is.

Arriving on a large branch of a tree, Zephyr saw a carriage that was being attacked by many people as he could also see some armored people which was guarding the carriage being killed.

Seing the attires of the attackers, Zephyr could see that these people were bandits. Cries of the guards were heard as the bandits were laughing maniacally.

"No! Someone, help me!"

Zephyr then turned his head and saw a young girl who were in her early 16s who was on the verge of being r*p*d. Zephyr saw that her face was being filled with tears as she was really scared.

"Hehehe. The scream of the young maiden was really the best."

The bandit said as he began to rip the clothes she wore into shreds revealing most of her naked body. Not satisfied with just that, he then ripped the clothes in the lower portion.

The girl who had a blue hair and purple eyes tried her best to resist but she was overwhelmed by the strength of the bandit. Zephyr could also see a maid who was trying her best to help the young girl but cannot as she was too was on the verge of being r*p*d.

"Rita, help me!"

The girl said as she desperately asked for help as she was very scared at the moment.

"You guys should know the consequences of doing this."

The maid tried to warn the bandits but none listened as one bandit just shoved her head into the ground as he said with a perverted face.

"I don't think you have the time to worry about others. Why don't you worry about yourself? Kuhahahaha!"

Seing what the situation was, Zephyr then turned around as he decided to leave. He had no intention of helping strangers as he also didn't want anything to do with other people he didn't know. However before he could leave.

Zephyr sensed that someone was going to attack him. Zephyr dodged it as he leaped backwards to where the bandits and the girls are. Zephyr thought that the lookout of the bandits saw him and decided to dispose him.

Landing on the ground, Zephyr then looked at where he just came from and saw a bandit who tried to ambush him.

Zephyr eyes turned cold as he glanced around as all bandits' attention were directed at him. Seing Zephyr, the bandits became vigilant as they picked their weapons. Zephyr muttered.

'I have no intention of doing anything at first but...'

'It's different if you guys attacked me first.'

Blitz Thunder Ray appeared in his hand. The girl and the maid's eyes were also fixed at Zephyr who came on their time of need. However, Zephyr didn't look at them as he inspected one of the bandit.

[Forest Bandit]

Rating: Common

Level: 42

Tier: 1

HP: 27,700

MP: 14,870

'So weak.'

Zephyr thought after inspecting the bandit as he was starting to being used on seeing the massive stats as he had already encountered the strong ones.

"So you want to become a knight in shinning armor huh? Unfortunately you choose the wrong people to mess with!"

The bandit who was about to r*p* the girl said to Zephyr with frustration as he was disturbed in an important moment. However Zephyr didn't care. He was just irritated that they dragged him into this as he was just about to ignore them like he didn't saw anything.

Suddenly numerous bandits charged at Zephyr at the same time as they were smirking with confident faces. Zephyr's body began moving in a dancing motion as he used [Saint's Sword Dance].

Zephyr sliced the bandit as he also dodged their attacks at the same time. The bandits were unable to even let out a scream as they were sliced in half at Zephyr's high damage as the suppression he had previously experienced was now gone.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 153,113 damage to the target.]

[The target has died.]

[2050 experience has been acquired.]

[You have acquired 50 bronze.]

[Level Difference of 5. Exp gain multiplied to 500%]

[10,125 experience has been acquired.]

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 153,113 damage to the target.]

[The target has died.]

[2050 experience has been acquired.]

[You have acquired 50 bronze.]

[Level Difference of 5. Exp gain multiplied to 500%]

[10,125 experience has been acquired.]

[Critical!]

[You have...]

Silence filled the surrounding as none were able to endure even one attack of Zephyr. As the bandits were humans, one of Zephyr's titles' also shined its value allowing him to deal more damage.

[Viscious Asura]

[-Title given to the first player to achieve 100 consecutive victories in the arena.

* All stats 50+

* There is a 20% increase in damage against human and humanoid monsters (including PvP) during combat.]

The bandits widened their eyes as their comrades fell dead in just a matter of seconds without having the capability to retaliate. Seing them dead, the bandits took a step back as they shivered in fear.

They then tried to flee away as they could see Zephyr as a monster they can't stand against.

However their shivering wouldn't help them in the current situation as the moment one of them attacked Zephyr, their fates was already sealed. Zephyr immediately appeared in front of them as he sliced them one by one with just basic attacks.

'I won't let a single one escape.'

With his current speed, none of the bandits were able to catch even a glimpse of Zephyr as all they could see was his silhouette moving fastly across the battlefield.

Zephyr no longer bothered to use [Blink] seing it was no longer necessary as his speed was way faster than theirs'.

'Aahhhh!'

'Monster!'

The bandits screamed as Zephyr cut them with no remorse or anything as for him, their lives didn't matter at all.

"You wanted to kill me? That just means your prepared to be killed right?"

Zephyr then swung his as lightning surrounded the sword at the same time.

[The target has died.]

[2050 experience has been acquired.]

[You have acquired 50 bronze.]

[Level Difference of 5. Exp gain multiplied to 500%]

[10,125 experience has been acquired.]

As the last bandit fell, Zephyr swung his sword to clean the blood in it as he then put the sword back to his inventory. After exterminating the bandits, Zephyr decided to continue on his journey but before he could leave.

"Umm."

Zephyr turned around as he saw the blue haired girl who was almost naked and the maid who was supporting her. Seing Zephyr turned around and looked at them, they tried to cover themselves but still tried to talk with Zephyr.

"Thank you for saving us."

Both girls said to Zephyr as the blue haired girl stared intently to him and the maid bowed in deep gratitude.

"Don't bother. I don't intend to save you anyway."

Zephyr stated in his monotone voice as he had no particular reaction even seing a nearly naked beautiful girls in front of him. However, as if the blue haired girl didn't heared him saying anything, she just stared at Zephyr with a slightly red face.

'Why is she staring at me like that?'

Zephyr was confused at her reaction as he could see that as if, she had forgotten what just happened to her as she was only looking at him. Zephyr felt uncomfortable not knowing the girl in front of him is feeling something about Zephyr that she can't really explain.

"Ummm. Can I ask your name?"

'Isn't it rude to ask someone's name without saying yours first?'

Zephyr thought after hearing her asked his name but just replied casually.

"Zephyr, Zephyr Lexus."

"Ze-Zephyr.....Lexus."

She mumbled it as she smiled in satisfaction hearing his name but suddenly remembered that she hasn't introduced herself first.

"I'm sorry. I haven't said my name. Please forgive my rudeness."

She bowed in a graceful manner and then immediately covered herself as she was embarrassed that she was almost naked.

Zephyr then stated that they should change their clothes first if they wanted to talk properly. The maid then escorted the girl back to the carriage as they changed their attires.

After changing, both of them went out and talked to Zephyr.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Astarin Kingdom's 3rd Princess, Alisha Von Astarin."

Saying her name after bowing in a noble manner, she then glance at the maid at her side who also bowed at the same time.

"She is my personal maid, Rita."

"Once again, thank you for saving us."

Zephyr just nodded even knowing she is a princess of the Astarin Kingdom. Both girls were amazed as he was still calm even knowing their identity. It was as if he didn't care at all which was actually true.

Not knowing if other player would meet them, it would drive them crazy as they would meet a named NPC. More importantly, it is a royal NPC which would allow them to access some hidden quests that were not available to the public.

"Then if your now okay, I'll be going."

After confirming they were now done and had already recovered, he then bade farewell as he had no interest or whatsoever even she was part of the royal family.

"Please wait!"

Hearing that he is leaving, Alisha then grabbed Zephyr's cloth in the arm as she stopped him as he was about to leap. Zephyr'e eyes turned cold seeing someone has grabbed him.

"As you...can see. We need your protection or we won't know what would happen to us."

Alisha said sheepishly as she glanced at the corpse in the surroundings as they currently had no guards to protect them. Hearing her, Zephyr fell into a deep thought.

'This is why I don't want something to do with strangers.'

Seeing that they were making him to protect them, Zephyr grumbled as didn't want to bother doing it. As he was about to ignore her, a notification appeared.

[Escort of the Princess]

Difficulty: S

The 3rd Princess has decided to experience the world outside of the palace to experience many things. At first she enjoyed her experience but on her way to the White Tiger City, she and her guards were ambushed by bandits.

As she was about to lose hope, you had arrived and saved her from her demise. Now that she had no guards left, she requested you to be her escort until she reached the White Tiger City.

Quest Clear Conditions: Escort the princess to the White Tiger City safely.

Quest Clear Reward: 5 levels, Unknown.

Quest Failure: Death of the princess, chaos in Astarin Kingdom.]

Seeing that they were going in the same direction, Zephyr then accepted her request which made Alisha glad as she unconsciously hugged Zephyr which made her blush after realizing what she had done.

"Oh my!"

The maid then exclaimed as this was the first she saw the princess made such expression as she was with her since Alisha was still a child.

Alisha then distanced herself as she blushed wondering why she hugged him suddenly. She then sheepishly looked at Zephyr and saw his expressionless face. She then sighed of relief seing he wasn't bothered by her action.

But she felt an unknown irritation seing Zephyr had no reaction that she hugged him. Zephyr then turned his attention to the mounts that pulled the carriage.

"Let's go."

As he didn't want to waste time, Zephyr instructed them that they were now leaving. Rita then sat were the coach and drove the carriage forward.

Alisha then glanced at her fallen guards with a solemn expression seeing they died because of her. She then wiped the tears she made to not let Zephyr see her cry.

But Zephyr had already seen it. He then thought.

'So she's not a heartless princess who thinks her guards were nothing like a tool made to serve her as she cared for them.'

Zephyr silently evaluated her as he then entered the carriage. As Zephyr was about to enter, he then casted [Fireball] as he attempted to burn the corpses as he sat across Alisha on the courage.

He then wondered what would happen next in this journey as he hoped it would be very entertaining as he felt a slight anticipation.