Chapter 139 Ch. 139: The Reward [4]
"Ahh!! Help me!!"
"Why—ugh!"
Adrian's heart pounded in his chest, the cacophony of screams and roars filling his ears as chaos consumed the city.
The sight of innocent people being torn apart by the Chimeras and the Knights sent a surge of anger coursing through his veins.
He was filled with an overwhelming rage.
Wasting no time, Adrian conjured an earth staircase to ascend to a higher location.
He climbed the staircase with haste, his heart pounding in his ears, the screams of the terrified citizens echoing in his mind.
Reaching the summit, Adrian promptly began chanting a spell.
Within moments, five colossal Magic Circles materialized around him, releasing an unending barrage of wind bullets that soared relentlessly throughout the city.
They swiftly flew at incredible speeds, targeting the Chimeras and any Knights who posed a threat to the innocent citizens.
—Splat! —Splat! —Splat!
With a sickening sound, the heads of the valiant Knights exploded one by one, their skulls shattering into fragments that scattered through the air.
Chunks of meat and bone rained down, painting the atmosphere with a gruesome display of crimson.
The ground beneath them became a canvas of horror, drenched in a pool of viscous, ink-like blood.
Not far behind, the ferocious Chimeras met a similar fate.
Their chests burst open, torn apart by the sheer force of Adrian's relentless assault.
Guts spilled out in all directions, their innards scattering like grotesque confetti.
The ink-like blood splattered across the ground, leaving dark stains on the faces of those who narrowly escaped the beasts' deadly claws.
Adrian, his cerulean eyes darting left and right, was consumed by a whirlwind of emotions.
Anger, frustration, and helplessness swirled within him, fueling his determination to eliminate as many enemies as possible and save as many innocent citizens as he could.
Ignoring his Magic Circle that continued to greedily sap away his Mana, Adrian unleashed an unrelenting volley of wind bullets without hesitation.
Explosions and splatters filled the air, the sounds blending into a symphony of destruction.
As the battle raged on, the once-thriving city descended further into madness.
Buildings crumbled under the weight of the relentless assault, their foundations shaken by the tremors of the ongoing conflict.
Flames danced in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the scene of devastation.
The cries of the wounded and dying mingled with the primal roars of the Chimeras, creating a haunting chorus that echoed through the desolation.
The ground itself became a graveyard of destruction, littered with the grotesque remnants of the battle.
Twisted limbs intertwined with shattered debris, forming a macabre tapestry that bore witness to the horrors that unfolded.
Blood pooled in dark puddles, seeping into the earth, forever marking this place as a site of unspeakable violence.
—Splat!
Inky blood splattered on the ground as Nathaniel's blade pierced through the Chimera's heart.
Nathaniel pulled his weapon back, frustration evident in his gaze as he looked upward.
The Mana around them continued to condense with each passing moment, causing him to curse in frustration.
"What the hell is that little brat thinking?!"
It had been over half an hour since they had started clearing the path towards the entrance of Sun Castle, yet there was no sign of Adrian ceasing his relentless barrage of wind bullets.
It almost seemed like Adrian was a walking weapon, relentlessly launching missiles without pause.
Also, what absurdity was with the excessive size of his Magic Circle?
Why was that little brat always obsessed with making a gigantic Magic Circle?
The last time he did something similar he fell unconscious for three days!
Moreover, considering that reinforcements were on their way, he did not have to do something excessive like that.
"Kiieekk!"
Glancing to the side, a Chimera was seen lunged at him and Nathaniel effortlessly leaped to the side to evade.
With a swift half-spin, Nathaniel thrust his sword towards the Chimera's back, piercing through its heart.
"Kiieekk!"
It let out a piercing wail before ultimately succumbing to the ground, black blood seeping from its wound.
"Ugh!"
A knight nearby groaned before his head was severed from his body, revealing an old man in a brown robe.
Swinging his dagger to remove the blood from his blade, the old man looked up and made a suggestion.
"I'll stop him."
However, Nathaniel shook his head.
"No, I'll handle it myself. You take care of the ground."
"I understand."
Ferdinand nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.
Nathaniel conjured an earth staircase leading towards Adrian and he climbed it swiftly.
He knew that Adrian must be concerned about the safety of the citizens, but his reckless actions could put him in danger.
While Nathaniel also cared deeply for the people, his priority was ensuring his little brother's safety.
Closing the distance between them, Nathaniel hopped onto Adrian's earth plate and immediately yanked the boy to face him.
However, before he could utter a word, Nathaniel's voice caught in his throat as he noticed red liquid sliding down from Adrian's nose, staining his clothes.
Anger surged within Nathaniel, his frustration reaching its peak.
"What the hell are you thinking?!"
He exclaimed, unable to contain his emotions.
But Adrian simply stared back at him, his eyes filled with helplessness.
"...Nate, this is my fault."
Adrian whispered, his voice filled with guilt.
A pang of sorrow pierced Nathaniel's heart.
He now understood why Adrian had been acting so recklessly, a stark contrast to his usual cautious nature.
Adrian believed that all of this chaos had been caused by his own actions, as he had made a bet with that bitch.
In that moment, Nathaniel's anger transformed into a deep sense of protectiveness towards his younger brother.
Shaking his head, he gently cupped Adrian's face, staring into his eyes, ready to reassure him.
However, before he could utter a word, Ferdinand's urgent voice pierced through the tension.
"Your Highnesses! Over there!"
Both Nathaniel and Adrian turned their gaze to where Ferdinand was pointing, their eyes widening in surprise.
Before them stood a colossal, heavily built bipedal creature, straightening its back.
The creature was brown-skinned, adorned with six menacing horns on top of its head, sharp claws, and a spiked back and tail.
Its immense height surpassed the surrounding buildings, making everything around it appear minuscule.
It was a behemoth, an A-rank monster.
"RROOOOAARRR!!"
The Behemoth unleashed a deafening roar that reverberated through the air, shattering glass windows and sending shards raining down like deadly confetti.
The ground trembled beneath their feet as the Behemoth flailed its arms and tail, causing nearby buildings to crumble like sandcastles.
—Boom! —Boom! —Boom!
The thunderous crashes echoed through the streets, drowning out the screams and cries of terrified onlookers.
Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring their vision and adding to the chaos that had descended upon the city.
Nathaniel's fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his teeth grinding together in frustration.
A mixture of anger surged through his veins.
"That bitch! She teleported a damn behemoth into the city!"
Considering that the organization was able to provide a damn Kraken and a Bellueel as a ploy, Nathaniel should have anticipated this outcome.
However, taking into account their deployment of spies, Chimeras, and even an A-rank monster like Behemoth, it is evident that the organization went to great lengths to secure the item through theft.
Turning his gaze to his younger brother, Nathaniel saw the same determination burning in Adrian's eyes.
Without exchanging a word, they shared an unspoken understanding.
Adrian nodded, his expression resolute, urging Nathaniel to take action.
Nathaniel nodded back, his resolve hardening.
With that, Adrian cast a glance downward and relayed the plan to his head butler.
"We will attack it."
"I understand."
With that, they wasted no time and swiftly charged towards the menacing creature in the distance.
As they moved, Nathaniel quickly dialed his Mercenary, and as soon as the call connected, he spoke without hesitation.
"Did you see the monster?"
The Mercenary on the other end of the line couldn't help but respond with a mix of shock and sarcasm.
// Boss, my eyes are perfectly fine, of course, I see it! //
Nathaniel's lips curled into a wry smile, momentarily distracted by his subordinate audacity.
The Behemoth's monstrous size made it impossible to miss.
"Then gather hundreds of Mercenaries and march towards it. We're going to fight it."
Nathaniel commanded, his voice cutting through the chaos.
// You what—? //
The man on the other side found himself rendered speechless at that very moment.
As expected of his Boss, Nathaniel always assigned them arduous quests.
However, the payment Nathaniel offered was the highest among all the Diamond Rank Mercenaries.
Sighing in resignation, the man complied.
// Got it! We'll arrive in half an hour. //
"Also, send a team to scout the Tower situation."
// I understand. //
With the call concluded, Nathaniel took a moment to steady himself amidst the chaos.
Nevertheless, Nathaniel fervently hoped that the Elders of the Tower would be able to safeguard the item at all costs.
Because it would be a disaster if the item fell into their hands.
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