The next day, Shadow entered the secret base once again. This time, she was disguised as the guest that belonged to Samuel’s group.She sat inside the tent cafe that was already packed with people. A few eyes were on her for a fleeting moment before they focused on their own conversation once again.Clack! A hot coffee was placed in front of her without being asked.“What is this for?” Shadow asked with deep skepticism. The old woman who was also the owner of the cafe looked over Shadow before mumbling to herself. “... Seems like you are the lord’s guest.”Shadow wondered who was in charge and quickly bobbed her head. “I am Lord Samuel’s guest.”The corners of the woman’s eyes were shaking in disbelief. Soon, a pity resonated inside the said eyes. So, Shadow jokingly asked.“It’s free, right?”She peeked at Shadow up and down and casually added on. “You look filthy rich. A few pennies won’t hurt, right?Shadow suppressed her desire to laugh. But, she respected this old woman's busi
Linda’s face was paler than paper as time went by. All her disrespectful acts flashed right over her eyes as she sensed death was approaching at a fast speed.The cafe went silent. The heavy breath from Malikul echoed inside it. The customers have already regulated their breath and didn’t even dare to outwardly release their breath fearing it would offend both the crown prince and the holiness.Shadow tapped her finger on her knee, enjoying every bit of it. She had no reason to back them up for a moment after going through a series of disrespectful acts just now. Well, it’s not like she wouldn’t help them. She would, but once she was happy enough to release them from this misery.Although, a lot of thoughts were ambushing her brain as they panicked inside each one of them filled their entire heads.Shadow drank every concern that they had, she also consumed all the fear, be it hidden or obvious. For a couple of minutes, Malikul’s voice erupted while interrogating the poor old woman.
Malikul actively tried to search for the responsible people that brought the trouble to Shadow. Because of them, he couldn’t enjoy a peaceful time with his girl.Malikul didn’t even acknowledge the meals that came through. His eyes steady on Mina, waiting for the next sentence.Again, Mina shook her head. “As I said before, I don’t know much about them. Let alone their gender. However, I do find a useful link.”“I see.” Shadow had not expected much. “The link that connects the seller and the buyer, right?” Malikul continued to interrogate Mina. “Yes, sir. I have heard about the seller of the seller, though.”“What?”Both Malikul and Shadow ended up hearing something unexpected.“Elaborate.” Shadow pushed the lamb chop’s plate toward Malikul.Malikul gladly took it from her and worked his magic – cutting the lamb into small pieces.Mina ignored that domestic behavior and looked worried as she continued to speak.“The seller of the seller is the insider that sold The Holiness profile
They stomped all the way to the main palace with Shadow as their lead. It wasn’t only Malikul, Shadow, and Mina anymore. They were dragging Midas with them as their witness.The guards that stood at the entrance of every gate didn’t even bother to greet them but bent their bodies to show their respect.They had seen Shadow for most of their shifts. They knew when to poke the lion. Right now isn’t the right situation. She was pissed for whatever reason.Bam!The doors of the meeting chambers were forcefully kicked from outside. As a result, the innocent doors were totally wrecked. The dust flew around, disturbing the annual meeting session.“What disrespectful act did you show the king of the lion tribe?” The minister chewed out his anger.It didn’t take him long enough to change his expression when he saw the perpetrators. All ministers available shot up from their seats and bowed politely to them.“We greet, Your Holiness, Crown Prince Malikul.”Aidan, Firash, Dhia, Ibrahim, and Auli
“In other words, to satisfy their curiosity, you let go of your morality… for a few pennies… is that… what…” Malikul had a hard time properly managing his sentence because of how ridiculous it sounded. Mina gritted her teeth, silently judging the king from Shadow’s back. For now, she acted as a bystander to understand the whole picture. The first rule of the knight was to side with the lord. However, the royal family was equally important and essential to Shadow’s plan. Hence, she had to listen to both sides. Ibrahim immediately shook his head as the rest of his family members shot a dagger from their eyes despite being silenced by Shadow. Seemed like their eyes could work just fine. “No, you gotta listen to me. Princess Shadow. When you read the reports, you must question the legitimacy of them, does it not?” Ibrahim gulped his saliva hard in panic. Forget about being the king, his status was nothing compared to the anger that she showed. She was smiling and all. Her eyes showe
DUT, DUT, DUT, DUT, DUT, DUT! “Take cover, take cover!” “I beseech you to take cover.” “We are surrounded, roger.” “They are crazy. So crazy!” “Hide!” The sound of screaming and the bullets intertwined with each other. The Darkness Woodland offered nothing but poisonous flowers all around. Even after they were provided with an anti-poison mask, their heavy breath resounded inside the mask, forcing them to peel it off to take a breather. However, what came next would be terrible. The poison that diluted the whole forest came rushing into their lungs. Later, forced to wear their masks once again. Not only did they have to worry about the lack of oxygen, but they were also running away from the bullets. “Father! Get down!” Aidan lunged toward his father and pushed him to the ground. His voice was shredded with panic and shock the same. Dut! He saw the rot dot hovering around just next to his sideburn. It was an unmistakable red dot of a gun sight. He felt his leg moving hi
“For the love of god. Can we have one normal morning?” Ignat propped his chin on his palm while looking at overjoyed Luca smashing Ali’s vassals with his strong punch. Due to the rule, no mana could be infused or used during the game, or else, it would defeat the whole purpose of this game. “That evil sister of mine.” Maxim massaged his head, feeling tired all of sudden. In the fight, he admirably improved himself and became stronger yet again. If he kept on improving, he was afraid that Luca would outperform him, but he had no desire to do anything right now. “Hey!” Shadow’s voice resonated way too loud for their poor eardrums even though they had quite a distance. “What are you doing? Start shooting at them!” Ignat’s lazy eyes remained stagnant. “She’s enjoying herself.” His lazy voice whispered next to him. “I CAN HEAR YOU, YOU FUCKER. GET DOWN FROM THERE! FIGHT THEM!” Acting as if it was nothing, he jumped down from the tree and aimed his gun. “Well… the big brother mus
‘What the hell.’‘This is not what we are expecting.’‘That man is the general. The general.’Horror struck them like being struck with lightning. They were alarmingly close when he saw how Shadow literally slammed the edge of her palm under his chin. Crack!Ultimately, they heard it. The crack sound. Inwardly, they salivated as they felt the pain for their general.It was a second later to see the large man fall flat on the ground on his chin. “My first kill.” She announced.Their bodies were filled with goosebumps. Her tiny body wasn’t an obstacle to slaying the enemy that was bigger than her. Shin!Her bloodshot eyes sharply glanced accurately at them with the sickening smile stretched on her lips. Her dagger which was already covered pointed at them. With a tilted head, her voice rumbled low.“Do you wish to be the next target?”Flinch.They were scared, but the bodies were honest. All of them weren’t so innocent. They were war veterans. The art of killing was already in their
Black and Teal landed at the training ground where Shadow was. Their clean attire fluttered around, eyes focused on Shadoe who was harassing her sparring partners which consisted of Albert, Firash, Aidan, Dhia, and also Musa. Watching those people's haggard faces and tattered clothes, Teal covered her mouth as a nostalgic feeling crept under her skin. It was not a great experience. Although, it increased her prowess, power, ability to wield her GIFT, and strength. Still, it wasn’t a pleasant experience knowing how brutal Shadow could be. “I think we need to rescue them.” “Should we?”Black mumbled while stroking her chin while Teal shivered at the thought alone. Then, both of them wavered their hands as those people took notice of them and pleaded with their eyes.“Should we?”“... we should, should we?”Black asked cunningly and Teal sighed in resignation. If they don't save them, they might hit their limit soon. In normal circumstances, it would be ideal, however, not right now.
“Hmmm… are those the ships that we need to destroy?” “Apparently so, Blue.”“Seriously?”“Yup, yup.”“... that thing is gigantic. What the…” “Fu fu fu. Believe me, I thought so too, Blue.”Blue and Pink were standing right in front of the naval ship. Blue was standing on top of the ice he created while Pink was flying, fluttering her flower’s wings behind her back.They were in the middle of the sea with nothing in it. They were sure that the mermen would be ambushing. They expected it to a certain extent, however… what they didn’t expect was the oblivious approach.The naval ships filled with countless beastmen, no. hundreds of confused beastmen. Both Pink and Blue didn’t smell particularly strong.Blue seemed delighted but Pink was quite vexed. “Did we get the weakest link?” She flipped open her paper fan and fanned it harder.“I don’t know. Feels like I am in heaven.”Pink gnashed her teeth and glared at her partner.“What?” Blue acted innocent.“You and your stupid attitude.” S
“Look. there’s an ass picture of the supposed dragon lord.” Green mumbled next to White.“I can see that, Green.” White tried to control her lips from vomiting.“Just alerting you.”“Thank you.”Green and White were disguising themselves as a wizard and a witch. Wands at each hand.“Young man,” a soft touch was placed on Green.Green reflexly turned his head at the old lady next to him. His green eyes dilated a mere second before a sweet smile emerged. “Yes, beautiful lady?” “Ho ho ho,” the old lady that looked not more than 70 years old radiantly chuckled. “How sweet you are.” White looked away, acting like Green and she wasn’t related. The old lady might appear 70, but she knew better, that the old lady was centuries old.“Do you know what is the meaning behind this painting?”Green stroked his chin, pondering at the ass painting – again, the supposed dragon lord. He wasn’t sure what to say. It was literally the buttcrack of Ferdinand. How’d he know? The description was literall
Bzzzzzzt~The sharp sound of electricity traveled across the metal factory.Unlike Grey and Brown, their destination was a metal factory. Thanks to kind-hearted Grey, they changed their destination. It was the closest and it was on the ground.Everyone knew Orange didn’t do well underground due to old trauma. Hence why Grey decided to give in. As always. Also, they all knew that Orange was Grey’s favorite. Of course, Grey denied the claim and the issue died there. As usual.They strolled inside as if they were visiting the factory, not invading. Meanwhile, the enemies were panicking.“Abad’s been hit. There’s someone out here–” The voice that was shouting through the radio before cutting out. Huh? The fuck? Abad’s hurt?“Captain Ayham, the left side is clear,” Barqi said right after that. “We’re moving, heading to the main pathway.” Ayham gritted his teeth.He was in the controller room. CCTV captured the activities inside the factory. However, the place where the enemies were situ
Tap! Both of them landed right in the middle of the nothingness. It was barren. Sand, rock, and cactus. That’s all.It was a freaking desert.“This is the right place.” Brown adjusted his mask.Grey raised his arm into the air and pulled out his middle finger and felt the air.“Why must that one?” Brown was tired of his antics.“As long as I can do my work,” retorted Grey nonchalantly. “What about your situation?” Slightly turned his head at Brown.“I have a clear vision.” Brown closed his eyes, feeling the movement underneath. “How many?” He tilted his head. Something was wrong. The weather felt wrong for some reason. The density of air was different than usual.“Approximately 50 beastmen on each floor. I could be wrong.”“And how many floors do they have?” He opened his eyes and stared at the sky.“Approximately… three.” Grey counted the clouds in the air. “Three? Are you sure?” Brown tilted his head and set his jaw, feeling the vibration even the smallest one. “Wait a minute!
“Wild Bunny, gather!” Black clapped her hands, calling the rest of the restless members.“What are we? Fucking school kids?” Orange murmured silently, his steps still trudging toward Black.“Shut your stinky mouth.” Brown clicked his tongue.“What a fool.” White shook her head.“You’re the last thing I want to hear.” Teal groaned.“We ain’t fighting.” Pink pushed both their heads at once while walking past them.The rest of them were laughing inwardly.Once they gathered, Black placed a transparent bowl with numerous folded papers in it. Her black eyes latched on each one of them, wriggled her brows petulantly.“As usual, we’ll choose our area the Old Way.”“Ugh! I hate it.” Blue murmured amongst them. The voice filled with annoyance.“We must use this method to ensure fairness, Blue Bunny.” Blue rolled his eyes shut and slumped his head on Pink’s shoulder.“I’ll pick the paper for us.” Pink raised her hand.“Me… will do.” White raised her hand as well.Gold nodded at Black.“Alright
Flashback! “Hey! Do you want to hear a secret?” Shadow asked right after her wedding took place.All the Underworld family gathered around. A secret? Just you, and the rest of us? Ehe., hehehe. Oops. sorry that had to come out. Go on.” Brown and Orange clasped their hands in full happiness.“What is it?” Black swallowed hard. “Don’t tell me…”“Something is wrong.” Captain from Mandrill Monkey arched his brow in anticipation.“I also can feel it in my dick.” Daddy from Mandrill Monkey stroked his chin.“God damn it, Daddy.” “I am only telling the truth. My dick can feel it.” He had no remorse, no shame.“Please don’t talk about that in the open, I guess?”“About what? Dick? Why? Because we have ladies here?”“Yes, and it is inappropriate.”“Why? They can talk about their vajayjay if they want to.”“Damn it, Daddy! Stop it!” Captain clasped his mouth and dragged him away.The rest of the Mandrill Monkeys were cackling as if there was no tomorrow. “After analyzing the movement of the
“Sniff… really?” Phantom rubbed his nose against Shadow’s neck.“Yes. I can’t live without you. I swear.” She tried to appear convincing.“But will you die?” He was adamant about Shadow’s life.Why wouldn’t he? He was there when Shadow was at the bottom. He was there when she was suffering. He was there when she died hundreds of times. He could do nothing but watch her from afar. He had no physical body nor the capability to protect her. He was a mere artificial intelligence living in the system. “Phantom… I will cease to exist following the promise of the previous lord. Abah. I can’t die before that. My body has been programmed to do so.”It was her sad life. Cease to exist. She would never experience death like others. She would cease to exist when the time was calling. Her death would be a mysterious death. A sudden death. Abah had promised her up to 1000 years old. She knew her body couldn’t hold that long. According to her calculation, she had 800 years more to go. Plus and min
“Have you improvised their ID card or something?”Shadow turned her head at her desk. Phantom was seen sitting on top of his folders, crossed legs, and caned his chin with his hand. He was grinning wide.“You’re here?” Shadow rested her head on the visitor chair in front of her desk.Phantom’s foot was wagging back and forth, right in front of Shadow. Yet, the girl said nothing to reprimand him. She was just extremely.Phantom waved his hand, some sort of greeting or whatever.“No, the upgraded version. As soon as the card seeped into him, his whole existence was inside the system.” She answered.“When did you develop the new version?” It piqued Phantom’s interest.Shadow merely scoffed and shut her eyes. “Mind checking how well the information settles in?” She meant all the information regarding Amari’s body.It felt like time stopped momentarily. Phantom lost his smile. The usual playful vibe was killed. Phantom killed it. Anger gradually flamed inside his eyes.“Whatever you mean