Volume 4 Chapter 37 The Fate Of Those Who Dare To Touch The Dragon's Scale
Certainly, this man is strong. Perhaps, except for Mikage, none of the mercenaries here could match him. He has enough strength to make you think so.
But I have faced even more dangerous beings. Compared to surviving a life-or-death situation against that demon, he wasn't as threatening.
The person in front of me may be more skilled than me, but still not as much as that demon. When it comes to power, I am completely superior.
'Even so, the opponent is the bandit boss. Regardless of the danger of the situation, he should have plenty of experience. Don't let your guard down.'
Remembering Gram's advice, I swing my spear. Even as I show signs of struggle, the bandit boss continues to block my attacks with his sword. No matter how many times this goes on, if it continues to be blocked, I'll accept it without complaint.
"――Ugh, this brute strength!"
The bandit boss, with a grimace, spat out words, but his movements lacked the same vigor. The impact of my black spear had resonated deep within him. Unable to immediately counterattack, he found himself being attacked by me instead.
Finally, unable to withstand my power any longer, the bandit boss's sword was greatly deflected. With both arms lifted, I struck the butt end of the spear into his defenseless torso, sending him flying backwards.
Glancing around, I realized the battle was nearing its end.
The mercenaries had completely gained the upper hand.
Many bandits had been defeated or had given up their weapons. Some attempted to flee, but Mikage and others had taken positions at the entrance, preventing them from escaping. They were protecting the captives while ensuring the bandits didn't leave the hideout.
Letting them escape now could lead to similar incidents elsewhere. It was always the plan to capture them all in this hideout.
"Wait, now's not the time to be distracted."
It wouldn't be good to drag this on any longer. If I could decisively end the battle with the bandit boss here, the remaining bandits might give up.
"Don't mess with me! You think you little brat can take down bandits group!? Do you know how much trouble it took to get it this big!?"
He was breathing heavily, blood dripping from his mouth. It felt like bones broke when he hit me with the butt end. Despite the intense pain in his abdomen just from breathing, the bandit boss rose fueled by anger and fiercely attacked with his sword.
"Whoa, hey, whoa!?"
It was a completely brute force, reckless swordfight. Because of that, I was a bit flustered since I couldn't predict his moves.
However, it wasn't too difficult to handle, just a bit overwhelming.
"I'll kill you! I'll definitely kill you bastard!"
More than that, the bandit boss seemed extraordinarily out of control.
I managed to catch the bandit boss's downward strike head-on, but this time, I couldn't immediately deflect it. Whether it was due to his rage or not, an immense pressure bore down on me.
"It's not just you bastard! It's all the other mercenaries too! And those we captured! I'll slaughter anyone who dared to make a fool of me!"
Amidst the clash of swords and spears, the bandit boss's eyes, seen up close, were so bloodshot it seemed like he had lost his mind.
Then, the bandit boss glanced behind me—towards Aina and Mikage, who were fighting near the entrance to their hideout.
"Even 'those' women!"
――――...
"After I've had my fun with them, I was planning to sell them off at a high price, but now I won't hold back! I'll make them regret being born as women, then I'll brutally slaughter them!"
...What did he just say?
My hand gripping the black spear (Gram) tightened.
"It's your fault, bastard! You made me――"
The bandit boss shouted angrily, but I fought back by swinging my spear and kicking to create distance. I could feel more of his bones breaking as he moved away. Even though blood mixed with saliva splattered on the ground from his mouth, his eyes filled with anger were still focused on me.
However, I glared back at the bandit boss with even greater anger.
'This boss is an idiot. He really had to go and provoke partner like that.'
With a sigh, I muttered to myself as Gram murmured so, then said,
"――I will crush you."
With a loud sound, black light burst from my black spear.
The intense heat from the mark on my left hand reflected the burning anger inside me.
"What...?"
The bandit boss was now speechless, surprised by my sudden change.
"I'm definitely going to crush you here!"
My anger continued to grow.
This man dared to lay hands on people he shouldn't have.
Even if it was just talking, it's not acceptable.
Anyone who hurts the girl I like, I will crush them, no matter who it is.
Holding up the Black Spear in front of me, I shouted.
"Balmung!!"
The black light gathered at the tip of the spear, forming a very long blade.
Everyone present was left speechless by the unexpectedly outrageous blade that appeared. Even Aina and the others, who should have seen it before, were breathless.
I swung the now super huge sword Gram with a big motion.
I glared at the bandit boss again.
"Wai... wait... wait, wait!!"
The once fierce bandit boss, who was a skilled sword wielder, now collapsed to the ground with weak knees.
"I was wrong! I surrender quietly! I will make my men surrender too! So──"
What I'm holding up in both hands might not be clear. But I understand that it's nothing but despair for the bandit boss. Tears stream from his eyes, and a stain spreads from his waist to the ground as he cries out for help.
"If I let you go here, you'll hurt my important friends, won't you?"
I take a deep breath.
And then――
"So, disappearrrrrrrrrr!"
With a roar from deep within, I swing Balmung down.
"Ugh――"
Leaving behind a pitiful scream, the bandit boss struck by the black blade vanishes from this world. The jet-black blade continues to cut through everything in its path, even piercing through the rocky walls surrounding the hideout.
Finally, the bandit boss's arms, barely escaping the influence of the Great Magic Blade, fall to the ground with a thud.
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