I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything Chapter 109

Chapter 109

First, we should make the horse run faster .

Eve looks agitated .

[What’s wrong?]

[I often go out alone at night . Even if I’m not in my room tonight, they shouldn’t have felt that something strange had happened—]

The White Coin is already closing down her shop for the night .

There was no human around other than the proprietress in that building .

I also turned off the lights in the shop .

I thought they wouldn’t be able to find the corpse at least until morning comes but…

[Did you tell anyone about escaping the royal capital? For example, one of your fellow Blood Champions—]

[No, I haven’t told anyone about it . I’ve been extremely careful not to alert the Duke’s private army, especially since the Duke and the Mercenary Guild’s Guild Master is meeting tonight . However…]

As if she’s reproaching herself, Eve lets out a snarl from deep inside her throat .

It seems like she might have some knowledge on why this happened .

[I met a man just as I was about to leave the Blood Colosseum . Looking at me at that time, I think he might have suspected something . ]

[Who is it?]

[A man named Muaji . I was being careful in detecting the presence of others . However… It’s a bit embarra.s.sing, but I didn’t even notice he approached me until he called out my name . ]

[I see…]

I look back at our rear .

[That aforementioned leader of As.h.i.+nto, huh…]

I turn back and look at the front again .

Eve’s conjecture is probably right .

Muaji must have felt something was out of place when he saw Eve at that time .

Based on the information I’ve obtained so far, As.h.i.+nto is connected with the Duke .

[Bothered about your appearance at the time he met you, Muaji went straight ahead and reported the uneasiness he felt to the Duke . That he felt Eve Speed is acting strange . And then… Seeing the absence of Eve’s luggage, he probably suggested checking out Liz in the White Coin . ]

The man who thought that there’s something unusual within Eve’s actions within just a short time .

He must have quickly figure out what happened at the White Coin .

The reason why the pursuers moved too fast was simply because they quickly noticed her disappearance .

The main cause why they quickly noticed was Muaji .

As.h.i.+nto’s boss seems to have an excellent ability of observation .

He’s quite sharp in antic.i.p.ating the situation .

That’s an indispensable ability for scammers .

[Muaji will be using this opportunity to market his excellence to the Duke . This would also be a great opportunity to show As.h.i.+nto’s power . ]

If that’s the case, it seems that As.h.i.+nto would also be part of the people who are pursuing us .

They are either here to catch Eve…

Or perhaps, kill her .

Either way, they could show their power even further with this opportunity .

The group of sorcerers who surpa.s.sed the strongest Blood Champion .

With this, they would gain even more authenticity about their claim of killing the Five Dragon Warriors .

They would be able to show that As.h.i.+nto is really strong .

[…I’m sorry . I have put you all in unnecessary danger . ]

Eve slows down the horse she’s riding on .

Anxiously, Liz looked up at Eve .

[Big Sister?]

[Touka, please take Liz—]

[—And entrust this place to you, so that you could hold them back all alone?]

[Please don’t, Big Sister…]

Liz began overflowing in tears .

[…I will be taking responsibility for my mistake . At least, you guys and the child could esca—]

[Even if you were the strongest Blood Champion, you wouldn’t be able to win against that number of people alone . ]

I immediately interrupted Eve’s words .

[Most of all, what’s going to happen if I lose my guide to the Witch of Taboos?]

[However… With the way things are now, they would eventually catch up with us . ]

Luggages .

Two people on the same horse .

Their speed is faster than us .

If we certainly keep going on like this, they would eventually catch up with us .

The lights were gradually getting closer and closer .

However, their numbers have been decreasing little by little .

Some of the lights spread out and went into the forest .

They must have been searching in the forest .

However, there are still a significant amount of them in the main group .

Our horses began running along a gentle slope .

I turn my head back to the rear and checked our pursuers .

Beyond the leading group that I’ve seen before, I could see another cl.u.s.ter of lights in the distance .

[That must be their second group of pursuers huh… That’s quite a lot . ]

It would be hard work, fighting all of them .

I started giving my instructions .

[Let’s stop the horse and dismount here . ]

Seras slows down the horse .

Eve looked pretty confused with my instruction .

[W- What are you going to do?]

[We’re going to ambush them ourselves . ]

Releasing my hold on Seras’ body, I said .

[Our company is almost here . ]

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Two horses were running across the darkness .

One of the horses had a branch that radiates light bound on its body .

This is the horse that we were riding .

We’re saved knowing that Seras and Eve were used to handling horses .

Both of them began running away just as I planned .

Because they weren’t carrying anything heavy now, their speed is also fast .

These branches that radiate light is the effect of the ability of the spirit of light .

Light can be given to an object for a certain amount of time .

However, the compensation for this ability isn’t quite cheap .

[I’m sorry, Seras . ]

[No . ]

[After we finally settle down all this ruckus, I’ll make sure that you could peacefully sleep . ]

Seras lightly smiles .

[Yes, I’ll be looking forward to it . ]

Multiple sounds of the horses’ gallops began drawing closer where we wait .

Trying to not leak out a sound, we hid behind the bushes .

[Deputy Chief, that is!]

[That light—!? Alright— We’ve finally caught her! There were two light! That were-leopard and that young girl accompanying her, there’s no mistake! It’s them!]

[Just as that Muaji guy have conjectured, those two seemed to really be heading north . ]

[Yeah, it’s exactly where the Black Dragonslayer told us . ]

[Well, those who diverted to other areas would end up just wasting their efforts . ]

[We were lucky that we have turned towards the north! Alright! Let’s get the t.i.tle of the “Leopard Killer” into our hands! We won’t give it to those As.h.i.+nto fellows nor to those mercenaries! After them! Pursuit those guys!]

The first team quickly dashed past .

It looks like the first team is made up of the Duke’s private army…

I guessed it based on what they said .

It seems some of them have turned towards other directions .

I guess this should be thanks to sealing off the proprietress’ mouth huh . .

It may just be a small amount, but it seems that their forces have scattered around a bit .

While trying to conceal her voice, Eve spoke .

[From their conversation, it seems that they’ve also sent As.h.i.+nto and the mercenaries after us…]

[The mercenaries may have gathered along and pursued us for the rewards the Duke is giving . As for the As.h.i.+nto, it’s just as I said, they’ve followed us to show their own power . ]

The first team began pursuing the running horse .

The horses we were riding on earlier is now really nimble .

It will take some time for them to catch up .

For the moment, dividing them up was a success .

While keeping her body hidden in the bushes, Eve looks towards the second team .

[There was no As.h.i.+nto in the leading group . If that’s the case, it’s possible that the As.h.i.+nto is in the second group that’s coming . ]

Muaji had been able to antic.i.p.ate how Eve moves and knows that she would flee to the north .

He must have gone nowhere but north .

In other words, there’s a high probability that the second team can be considered as the As.h.i.+nto .

[Eve . ]

[Mhmm?]

[You could see in the dark and have really good ears, right?]

[Umu . ]

[I have one thing I want to ask of you… And, when you’re finished with that, conceal your body in that forest a little way off the road . Thereupon, protect Liz and our luggage in there . I will be staying here . ]

[I will also be fighting in this place . ]

[I’m going to require Seras with me with the thing that I’m going to do now . In that case, someone else needs to protect Liz . It would be dangerous if Liz were to be caught and held hostage, right?]

[Mnnghh…]

Eve quietly withdraws .

She said earlier that she would be following my instructions .

It seems that she’s not telling any lies .

Through the branches and leaves, I look up towards the sky .

There were a lot of thick clouds floating around in the sky tonight .

It’s better for us that the moon is hidden .

I would be able to fully use the darkness of the night .

Seras brought her face closer and started speaking in whispers .

[The other party probably doesn’t know about our existence . They must have presumed that it was only Eve and Liz that were running away . If we were to do this well, we may be able to catch our opponents off-guard . ]

[It would be great if that were the case . ]

Seras tilts her head .

[What do you mean?]

[For some reason, I feel like that Muaji guy has antic.i.p.ated that Eve may have people that were collaborating with her . ]

[It seems that you think highly of this Muaji, huh? Touka-dono . ]

[The sorcery these guys were using… Don’t you think they’re suspicious at all?]

[Well, they certainly were quite suspicious . Unlike the Ceremony Magic or Spirit Magic, should I say it quite lacks in any kind of substance…]

[Nevertheless, Muaji made many people believe about the effects of his sorcery . I also feel like his followers were wors.h.i.+pping him from the bottom of their hearts… Perhaps, Muaji really is quite an abominable lying b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ]

For the time being, I have some ideas what this “sorcery” of his really are…

Listening to our conversation, Eve also tilted her head .

[In short, what do you mean?]

[For better or worse, Muaji is someone who could make quick and effective decisions . ]

I point my finger towards my temple .

[He’s quite good at using this . ]

The other party is trying to antic.i.p.ate our movements .

They should still be trying to antic.i.p.ate our movements as they moved towards here .

It was quite shown with how fast they’ve sent pursuers towards us .

I also remembered the soldier’s words earlier .

“Just as that Muaji guy have conjectured, those two seemed to really be heading north . ”

Muaji had been able to tell that Eve would fled towards the north .

He may have also considered those rumors that were talked about in Monroy .

“Eve Speed knows the whereabouts of the Witch of Taboos . ”

Muaji knows about those rumors .

The Golden Demon Zone is said to be the place where the Witch of Taboos lives .

If Eve were to escape with Liz, they have no choice but to escape towards that place even when they know the risk of doing so .

Muaji immediately antic.i.p.ated her action in that short of a time .

[………………… . ]

In short, he’s quick witted .

Holding our luggages, Eve listened .

[Would we be able to win against that amount of enemies?]

[It would all depend on how we do it . If we can never win when we face them directly, then just drag them into the area where you could win . ]

Liz held unto the remaining luggage .

Standing up, I looked towards the direction where the second team is .

[It’s just that, I’ve never expected that we would be facing against As.h.i.+nto in this place . ]

[…I’m sorry . It’s all because I’m too naive . ]

Eve already made countless amount of apologies .

I look towards Eve .

[It may certainly be the case that this situation is something you brought onto ourselves . ]

Fl.u.s.tered, Liz hurriedly bowed her head .

It’s as though, she’s trying to say that it isn’t just Eve’s responsibility .

[Everything that Big Sister had done is all for my sake… That’s why, the fault is all mine… Therefore…]

Liz’s narrow shoulders were trembling .

Ahh, sh*t .

This is because of my poor way of speaking .

I breathe out a sigh .

[No, don’t get me wrong . It’s not like I’m blaming Eve or anything . Of course, that also goes for you, Liz . ]

Holding the fly mask in my hand, my mouth warps into a smile .

[With the way things are right now… If I could do it well, it’s possible that I might make the results that I desire… This may even be more convenient for me . ]

They’ve never expected that’s my reaction huh…

Eve and Liz looks like they had been taken aback .

I started putting on the fly mask on my face .

[Well then, how about we begin?]

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I am sorry that the update date and time has become unstable recently because I have arrived at a place where it is a little difficult for me to write .

Although I’d like to update every other day, Chapter III may be a little unstable depending on the writing situation (I think the renewal time is as good as 17:00 or 21:00) . I would appreciate it if you could forgive me .