Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight Chapter 130

The Return of the Destruction-Class Death Knight Chapter 130

Episode 130 Another Woman (2)

Regina Hopper was born as the 98th grandchild of the Mercenary King.

The mercenary king Karl Hopper was as famous for his lechery as he was for his great skills.

Not only did he change women every day, he once held ten in his arms in one day.

Because of such a scandalous private life, the mercenary king had more than double the number of children. He had even more grandchildren.

Interestingly, all of the blood relatives who inherited the blood of the mercenary king had outstanding talents.

Regina Hopper, in particular, seemed to have inherited the blood of the mercenary king, and showed exceptional talent in swordsmanship from a young age.

I learned faster than others, grew faster, and reached new heights faster.

That’s why Regina Hopper thought she was a genius.

That absurd illusion was shattered at a family gathering I attended when I was 10 years old.

Among the blood relatives I met for the first time in my life, there were many geniuses who were much better than me.

He had already developed auras at the age of ten, and had killed five or six orcs on his own.

Devilish geniuses who come up with unbelievable anecdotes without a care.

The mercenary king favored only them and kept them by his side. He called them by the nickname ‘Holy Blood’.

Regina was not even worthy of their praise, so she was not recognized by the Mercenary King and had no choice but to wander outside.

“you…….”

To Regina Hopper, Damien Haxen was comparable to those monsters.

No, no. None of the Holy Bloods Regina had ever seen could compare to Damien Haxen.

There is no way that there is another crazy person in this world who can take two elixirs at the same time and raise his level.

“You dare ask me… … for a price?”

That doesn’t mean I’m admitting defeat.

Damien Haxen has just moved up from middle class to high class.

Moreover, he had suffered considerable internal injuries from the previous incident.

Damien Haxen is a monster, no doubt about it. But now he is stronger.

“You cheeky bastard. I’ll cut your tongue out.”

Besides, Regina Hopper’s specialty was quick swordsmanship.

Because the quick sword’s attacks were monotonous, it was disadvantageous in a long-term battle.

However, in the short term, and only in the first attack, it displayed power close to a one-hit kill.

Even though Damien Haxen is a great genius, he has only just entered the high class.

No one can match the sharp sword skills that Regina has honed throughout her life.

I will kill you with one stroke of my sword.

Regina Hopper drew out all her magic power so she could cut down Damian at any moment.

But why is that?

Even though I was confident of victory, something still felt uneasy. Fear seemed to be creeping up my legs.

“You’d better stop spouting nonsense.”

Damien came closer, stepping fearlessly into Regina’s gap.

At that moment, Regina swung her sword. A lightning-like slash sliced through Damian’s neck.

No, I had to split up.

She swung her arm, but the sword did not come. Regina looked down, bewildered.

The sword was still in its scabbard, and his wrist was caught on the hilt.

“……uh?”

I turned my gaze and looked at the arm I had just swung. There was nothing below my wrist.

“W-what did you just… … do… … .”

“I cut it first.”

Damien spoke nonchalantly and swung his sword into the air. A drop of blood sprayed onto the ground.

When on earth did you cut it? No, when did you swing it?

Countless questions came to mind. But Regina forced them all to the back of her memory.

The fight was urgent now. Fortunately, Regina had been practicing swordsmanship with her other hand.

Although I can’t use it as skillfully as my right hand, I can fight to some extent…

“Your stomach is empty.”

Damian kicked Regina in the stomach. Her body fell forward as her mind went blank.

“Cough!”

Regina let out a short scream and flew backwards.

“I told you. I’ll make you pay for your nonsense.”

Damian immediately followed Regina. At that moment, Regina kicked the ground and ran towards Damian.

Before she knew it, a dagger was in her left hand. Regina tried to stab Damian with the dagger.

Damian kicked Regina in the shin without showing any sign of surprise.

My body fell forward with a cracking sound.

“Whoa!”

A scream burst out on its own. At that moment, Damian kicked Regina in the face.

Her jaw shattered and her teeth came out in a flurry. Regina held her face and trembled.

Damian stared at Regina intently and blurted out a word.

“It seems like I haven’t fully paid the price for my nonsense yet.”

A chill ran down my spine.

Regina felt a death grip. She felt like she was really going to get beaten to death if she continued like this.

“S, save me… … .”

Regina hurriedly fell to the ground at Damian’s feet.

“I, I’ll beg you like this… … Mo, just give me my life… … P, please… … .”

“Okay. I’ll spare you.”

Damian nodded coolly. Regina’s face brightened.

“Instead, let me take one wrist.”

At those words, Regina’s face instantly rotted away.

“Hey, I already cut it.”

She said, showing her severed wrist. Damien said indifferently at her action.

“It’s out of the question if you got cut off while fighting.”

“Ha, but… … If the inspector loses both wrists, it’s over… …!”

There were ways to regenerate the damaged area, but they were all difficult and expensive.

The critically regenerated area had to be retrained from scratch.

That’s why Regina desperately tried to protect her other wrist.

“I, please… … I’ll pay if it’s money! I’ll pay it all… … That, that’s why… … .”

Damian swung his sword. Dawn easily cut off Regina’s wrist without raising an auror.

Regina’s second wrist fell to the ground. Regina didn’t understand the situation for a moment.

“Ah, ahhh… … Aaaah! Euaaaah!”

Regina screamed, but she couldn’t reach out to touch the wound since she had no wrists.

“You! Do you think you can get away with this? I… … I won’t let you stay still! I’ll tell Grandpa… … .”

“You’re fearless. I still hold your lifeline.”

Damian placed Dawn on Regina’s shoulder. Regina’s face turned pale at the chilling aura that Dawn gave off.

“And I wonder if the Mercenary King will take care of even his own blood relatives who have been abandoned like you.”

Regina looked surprised at Damian’s words.

“Th, how about that… … .”

“I can’t help but know. The Mercenary King only keeps his acknowledged blood relatives by his side. Those who wander outside like you are just idiots who have not been acknowledged by the Mercenary King.”

A fool.

Regina’s eyes turned red at those blasphemous words.

But I didn’t know what would happen if I expressed my anger.

“Let me show you one more fun thing.”

Damian showed Regina a silver necklace. Regina’s eyes widened when she saw it.

“S, Paladin… … ?”

“To be exact, he is a knight of honor.”

Damien said, putting the necklace away.

“Attacking me and my family is like declaring war on the sect. I don’t think the Mercenary King would want that either.”

From Regina’s point of view, even the last hope was gone.

“Then get out of here right now. Before I run out of patience and kill you bitch.”

As soon as Regina heard those words, she ran away in a hurry. Damian watched her for a while until she disappeared.

“Damian!”

Louise ran towards Damian. Louise looked around Damian’s body.

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“You see? I handled it so easily. How could I get hurt?”

“But you never know.”

Ballard looked at Louise with a surprised face.

“Why are you here… … ?”

Louise’s actions stopped abruptly at Ballad’s words. Louise looked back at Ballad with a face full of guilt.

“That, that’s what I mean… … .”

Louise told him everything she had come here for. Ballard burst out laughing.

“So you doubted me?”

Louise nodded silently, feeling guilty.

“I’m sorry I didn’t say anything either.”

“Hey, are you forgiving me?”

“of course.”

The two hugged each other tightly. Damian looked away with a disgusted expression.

“By the way, I don’t know what the mayor will say. Since I caused this accident… … .”

Ballad sighed deeply.

I was finally in a relationship with a platinum mercenary, but it was ruined because of the ballad.

“Does the market know that your brother-in-law is engaged?”

“You know that. But why?”

“Then there’s no need to feel sorry, right? Even though he knew that, he ordered the mayor to entertain Regina.”

“That’s true, but… … I might have to look for another job in the future.”

“Then just come to Hakseonga.”

Damien said nonchalantly.

“uh?”

“huh?”

The two people reacted with bewilderment.

“With the recent promotion to Count, there will be a shortage of manpower. I think it would be perfect if you, brother-in-law, could help me out.”

“That too… … I see.”

Ballard said, stroking the back of his head. It seemed like such a simple solution that he hadn’t even thought of it himself.

“But… … are you okay?”

“What are you talking about?”

“I thought it would be uncomfortable for you, Damian, if I went… … .”

Ballard hesitated and then said, apparently knowing that Damien didn’t like him.

“… … You are saying strange things. You will soon become our family member, so why should I feel uncomfortable?”

Damien said with a smile. Ballard looked quite surprised.

“Please continue to take good care of my older sister.”

At Damien’s words, Ballard nodded with a serious face.

* * *

Soon the city guards came rushing in. They were shocked at the sight of the scorched earth.

“What, what on earth is going on… … .”

The mayor who came out together looked around with a dumbfounded expression.

“Bah, Ballad Hugo! What the hell is going on? Explain it now!”

“that is…….”

At the market, Ballard told everything he had seen.

“What, what? To Regina-sama… … .”

The mayor was foaming at the mouth.

“You crazy kid! I told you so! You have to please him as best as you can! If you do that, High Class will be yours for free! Do you understand? High Class… … .”

“If it’s high class, it’s here too.”

Damien came and stood behind Ballard. The mayor shut his mouth when he saw Damien’s face.

“Ah, ahaha… … Aren’t you Sir Damien?”

“You’ve made a lot of profit by selling out my brother-in-law so far, and yet you still can do it.”

Damien spoke in a sharp tone. That alone made the mayor’s face turn pale.

“Then, brother-in-law, let’s talk.”

“You don’t have to worry this much… … .”

Ballard suggested to the mayor that he would resign. The mayor was furious when he heard the story, but soon became calm.

Because Damien was standing next to Ballad.

Thanks to Damian following him, Ballard was able to easily sort out the situation and come to Count Haxen’s house.

“Ballad wants to work for our family?”

Count Haxen was initially taken aback, but soon welcomed the ballad.

“Haha, that’s good. I was just in a rush because I was short on manpower. I guess I can trust you and leave it to you.”

“If you leave anything to me, I will work hard.”

Ballard spoke confidently at Count Haxen’s words.

That’s how Ballad Hugo came to join the Count of Haxen. Thanks to him, a smile never left Louise’s face for a while.

* * *

Despite the long journey from the Counts of Haxen to the city of Ocean, Damian was preparing to leave his family again without any time to rest.

‘I haven’t defeated Gasdal yet.’

Gasdal will play a vital role in supporting the Legion as Dorgo’s confidant in the future.

‘He’s a dangerous guy, so we need to be careful.’

Gasdal was already a genius among geniuses at this time, having reached the position of Grand Dark Magician.

The Great Warlock was equivalent to a master class knight.

In other words, it meant a transcendent being who surpassed humans.

‘Kill Gasdal and obtain the fragments of Erebos.’

After Damien made his plan, he left for the Almond Country.