chapter 11
escaping the dark
“Still, no one did as well as I did. If nothing else, wrestling was the best in town.”
Shosanna smiled mischievously and raised her arms to show off her muscles. Even though he was wearing a shirt, his forearms swelled up thick enough to tell, the clothes stretched all the way, and clear veins stood out in his clenched fists.
Hyeon-joon, whose memory from just before had been revived, said as he let go of the crane.
“Damn it, do it to the gangsters tomorrow.”
“Are you afraid of me?”
“Crazy, that’s scary.”
It’s time to pack up the equipment and go to bed. Since it was a single room, there was only one small bed, so we noticed each other. Hyunjoon quietly climbed onto the bed and lay down.
“Oh, I am tired. Good night.”
“You crazy bastard. Don’t be rude and come down.”
“Oh, why would you do this? Won’t you let go of that hand? Uh-oh, wait a minute! Eh, evil! f*ck!”
Shosanna, who overpowered Hyeon-jun at once, pushed him to the floor. Hyeon-jun, who was hit by surprise on a narrow bed and was unable to use his hands, barely avoided rolling on the floor by turning around like a cat.
“Wow, that’s really too much.”
“Where is the lady?”
“Ha, Lady? Wait, let’s talk.”
Shosanna took a step closer to Hyeonjun’s ridicule. Fighting grapplers in a small room isn’t a very good option. Hyeon-joon can’t even put a blow there because he really counterattacks. In this situation, there is no way to defeat Shosanna, a grappler who can subdue and finely control the level of pain.
In the end, after arguing for a while, the two decided to share the bed in half to sleep. Instead of lying down for a long time, I lay on my side, dragged a chair, and put my legs up.
The two quickly fell apart. There was so much work in one day, and it was hard to handle the fatigue. You have to go there before the sun rises the next day.
“ha···.”
It was still dark in the early morning, and Hyeon-jun, who opened his eyes, got up. I woke up with one leg falling while sleeping, so I was a little tired, but it wasn’t a big problem. It is the power of strengthening the body.
Carefully, I got up and went outside so as not to wake Shosanna, who was still sleeping. Then, in a corner of the first floor of an empty inn, he found a large basket, carried it, and went to the well to get some water. I took off my clothes and hurriedly washed myself in a dark place behind the inn. I was afraid that someone would come, so I washed it very quickly, wiped it roughly with a cloth, and put on my clothes. I missed soap and body wash, but was satisfied with just washing.
I left the basket in its original place and went up and woke Shosanna. The moment my name was called, I opened my eyes and was frightened, but I packed my equipment and came down to the first floor. The innkeeper was quite diligent, but he hadn’t woken up yet, but he came out with sleepy eyes. I ate immediately and bought two loaves of bread, some sausages, and some cheese. Now there is not a single penny left on hand.
Hyeon-jun and Shosanna left the inn when the sky began to brighten, and headed towards the entrance of the village. Luke was already out and waiting impatiently for them.
“Why are you here so late?”
Hyeonjun pointed to the sky at Luke, who was questioning him.
“The sun is still far from rising. This one came out too soon.”
It was right, so Luke kept his mouth shut. It’s a contractual relationship, but you can’t even say that you came last.
Luke didn’t even try to hide his irritation and climbed into the driver’s seat. My legs are uncomfortable, but I managed to get up quickly by giving strength. You certainly seem to have a lot of experience.
“Get into the carriage. I’ll tell you in advance, don’t even think about touching one of my products. I will check later.”
I shrugged my shoulders at the threatening Luke and got on the back of the wagon. On top of the wagon, there were several items that were wrapped in cloth or leather and fastened together. Some of them must be drugs. After confirming that Hyeon-jun and Shosanna were seated, Luke moved the carriage.
“It’s a good ride.”
“Wagons are always like that.”
Hyeon-jun, who had only ridden once in the carriage, grumbled when he arrived in Bimarun. In my heart, I want to sit on a piece of luggage without Luke’s knowledge. It’s a pity that I left my luggage in Bimarun. I have a sleeping bag, and it would be perfect to sit on. Oh, I only used that sleeping bag once.
While Hyeon-jun grumbled, Shosanna knelt down, placed her shield on top of it, and rested her chin on it. It looked very familiar.
“Isn’t it too fast?”
“I don’t think speeding up will change anything, but it’s good to go fast.”
“My butt hurts.”
“It’s tough.”
The two calmed down by talking quietly. You don’t know when they’ll come, but if you’re constantly nervous, you’ll lose your concentration when you really need it. About half an hour later, Hyeon-jun heard a strange sound.
Beep!
It came from the woods not far from the side of the road. It sounded like a bird chirping, but somehow it felt strange. Hyunjoon stood up and looked around. Thanks to his improved sense of balance, he was able to stand upright even on top of a wagon that rocked like crazy.
“why? Do you have something?”
Shosanna, who confirmed Hyeon-jun’s sharp senses the day before, asked while wearing a helmet. Before I knew it, the shield was hanging on my arm, and I was holding the ax with its cover unlocked. Hyeonjun also put on the helmet that was worn on his side.
“Did you hear it?”
“uh.”
“Does it sound like a bird?”
“No, there won’t be any birds around here that make sounds like that.”
The shape of a person appeared in Hyeonjun’s eyes. It was a long way ahead of them. He was sitting close to the tree beside the road, waiting for the carriage.
“Luke! Stop the carriage!”
At Hyun-jun’s words, Luke turned around and saw the two fully armed. His face went pale. Frightened, he rather sped up the wagon.
“You madman!”
On top of the chariot running frantically, Hyeon-jun stepped on his luggage, jumped into the coachman’s seat, and grabbed Luke’s hair.
“Ah!”
“Bastard! Stop!”
At Hyeon-jun’s threat, Luke jerked the reins. The startled horses stopped abruptly and leaned forward. Shosanna was lowered and prepared, so she only stumbled. The log-like legs stood firm.
But Luke’s body floated and he was thrown forward. Hyeonjun let go of Luke’s hair the moment Luke pulled the reins and fixed his left hand and legs to the carriage. Then, he wrapped his right hand around Luke’s waist and pulled it. Thanks to this, Luke was able to avoid losing his life even after floating in the wagon that was running at full speed.
And a little bit ahead, the tree leaned over and fell down.
Shoot aaa! thud!
The leaves were scattered in all directions and the dust rose thickly. There was a commotion with birds flying everywhere. If the carriage hadn’t been stopped, Shosanna and Luke could have been seriously injured or killed, even if Hyeon-jun didn’t know.
Hyeon-joon dragged Luke, who was suffering from a sudden collapse of the back, into the luggage compartment and jumped off the wagon. Shosanna jumped straight down, raised her shield, and took a stance.
“Four people in front, we need to deal with it quickly. The guy who made the noise earlier will follow you from behind.”
Hyeonjun said with an ice-cold face. Until the fight, he spoke out to relieve tension, but once he entered the battle, there was no tension or excitement, and he calmly read the situation.
“Shosanna. hold out in front Don’t try to fight, just attract attention and I’ll sort it out.”
Shosanna nodded silently and stood up. Two people have to deal with four people, but I entrust one person in front and take a detour. Under normal circumstances, it is no different than madness. Before the detour is complete, the person in charge of the front will be surrounded and die miserably. However, Hyunjun’s overwhelming physicality makes this possible.
Hyeon-jun ran straight to the fallen tree and disappeared among the leaves while the dust was still thick. Hyeon-jun, who escaped at once with a sharp sense of uprightness between the tangled branches, took a detour and ran to the rear of the enemies. I barely heard footsteps even as I ran with full power.
Hyeon-jun, who made a detour in an instant like a wild beast looking for food, saw a human figure through the bushes in front of Hyeon-jun. They were just getting up on a dusty road. Hyeonjun moved so fast that he hadn’t even met Shosanna yet.
Hyeonjun watched them from a distance of less than 10m. It was so fast and stealthy that I didn’t even notice it at this close range.
Hyeon-joon killed Gicheok and calmly waited. If Shosanna draws his attention, he intends to attack and kill him at once.
Meanwhile, four men were looking around the carriage. He is so bold that he doesn’t even cover his face. Wearing a Gambison that only covers the torso, but no helmet, holding a short sword, ax or mace.
“What, did you hire an adventurer?”
“A guy. Let’s kill it quickly and go back. Camping for a week, I need more money.”
Shosanna just sits quietly. Because I trusted Hyeon-jun, there was no agitation at all. There was also a reason why the raiders’ equipment was poor. He went into battle, but he had no helmet, and he had no shield while holding a one-handed weapon. It means that you do not have proper combat experience.
The men spread out and approached Shosanna. Shosanna was able to take one down, break the earthen pot, and break the siege, but she calmly waited. There was also a wagon with Luke riding behind it, but it was waiting for the right time.
The moment the distance got quite close, Hyeon-joon ran out without a sound. Left for him, right for Shosanna standards. Shosanna, who saw Hyeon-jun, also rushed at the guy at the far end in the opposite direction. Hyeonjun told me to only draw attention, but I had no intention of not doing anything. Above all, I was not confident. quality yourself!
“Ugh!”
All eyes were immediately drawn to Shosanna. Hyeonjun passed him at the end and cut his throat. It wasn’t like ignorantly hitting with an ax like before, it was just passing by and sneaking up on the tip of the knife. That’s it. The man who cut his throat felt a tingling sensation in his throat only after Hyeon-jun passed by. And when he touched his neck, blood gushed out.
“Ahh···!”
Goblins, savage monsters, do not block their throats even when their throats are cut and blood pours out, instead they raise their claws to scratch and bite their enemies. But humans cannot.
The moment he saw the blood, he let go of his weapon and grabbed his neck with both hands. His body loses all strength and he collapses and rolls across the floor, trembling. She struggled to live with tears and runny nose, but all she could do was to delay her appointed death by struggling on the floor that became a sea of blood.
Hyeonjun didn’t slow down and cut the other guy’s throat. Two people were rendered incapacitated in an instant and would die soon. Shosanna struck one with her shield with brute force, then lunged at the fallen one and slammed her ax down.
“Ah!”
The man who raised his arm to block it screamed. Bones shattered and half-stripped arms trembled. It happened because he didn’t pick up a shield even though he was wearing a Gambison that had no arms.
In the meantime, Hyeon-jun rushed at the other one. While his eyes were drawn to Shosanna, he heard moaning and falling down behind him, looked back, and met Hyun-jun’s eyes. To my horror, I couldn’t hear Hyeonjun’s footsteps.
“omg!”
Surprised, he raised his sword and took a blocking stance. It was the most morbid act. If I had rather rushed or rolled on the floor, I might have had a chance. Hyeon-jun ran forward with his shield, stopped at the correct distance, and swung the shield with all his strength.
Empty!
The sword hit the shield and flew away. He’s not even basic. It’s because he wielded a knife against powerless vagrants and drug addicts in the back alleys. Hyeonjun swung the sword, twisting his waist to the left, without pulling back his left hand.
“Ah!”
The sword cut through the man’s chest. Still, it wasn’t a fatal wound because he was wearing a Gambison, but the tip of the knife cut through his muscles and hit his bones as it went in. Hyeon-joon’s wrist moved flexibly and he drew the knife, then took a step forward and stabbed the noisily into the noisier’s throat. It went in just two fingers without being excessive. Although he was still immature in swordsmanship, it was possible because he could delicately control each fingertip.
There was no one left with it. Those who were cut by Hyeon-jun would soon bleed to death, and Shosanna cut the one who was screaming loudly with an axe.
“Hey, are you done?”
A man suddenly jumped out from behind the wagon. Right behind Shosanna. He’s probably the one who made the first bird call. The battle ended so quickly, and there was little noise. Those who were decapitated by Hyeon-jun are still alive, but they are just grappling on the floor holding onto their necks. Thanks to that, he came out defenseless without grasping the situation.
Shosanna rushed at the new one and chopped it down with an axe. Just before he died, he said, ‘Uh.’ died with a single sound. The startling sound was the last will.