Chapter 370: The Dark Side of the World (1/2)

Clarissa stared blankly into space.

Although the brotherhood frequently did stupid things – such as seeing who could get the most drunk during their entrance ceremony or who could spit the farthest – it was undeniable that Redwin himself was rather crafty. Furthermore, the several hundred members of the brotherhood followed his every command. Even if he told them to strip naked and light their asses on fire, they would do it.

Although it seemed like he and his brothers did a lot of random and stupid things, there was often a reason behind it. Redwin was absolutely not an idiot who relied simply on his family background.

“Why aren’t you all doing anything? Hurry up and greet big brother.”

Redwin wiped away more blood from under his nose as he laughed loudly and said, “You guys might not know this, but I extremely admire those who are not afraid of violence – true men who do not back down in the face of force! This is the mentality of our brotherhood! For our brothers, we will never back down regardless of the opponent. No matter how powerful the enemy is, we will always fight hard for each other!”

“This guy has shown no fear even though he is facing so many of us, and he dared to hit me not once, but twice, even after I declared my identity as the son of the lord of Rapids City. He is a good brother. An unyielding soul who is unafraid of force! And his strikes are so swift, I was unable to react to either one. Truly admirable.”

“Is this guy not a good friend and brother?! Hurry and greet your big brother!”

Following Redwin’s enthusiastic declaration, the boys behind him simultaneously shouted, “Big brother!”

Could these fellows be even more idiotic than Stingham?

Rinloran felt completely speechless.

“Hey, what is your name? Regardless of whether or no you join our brotherhood, you are now our good brother. And because you are stronger than me, I shall call you boss,” Redwin said warmly as he stepped forward with the clear intention of embracing Rinloran.

“Idiot! Stop bothering my training.”

Rinloran could think of nothing else to say as he coldly spat out this one thought once more before turning and entering the training room.

“Haha. This temper, I like it. I’m so used to having people lick my boots, your directness is refreshing. A man who lives for himself without any pretenses.” Redwin showed no sign of anger, and instead became even more excited, as he turned to Clarissa and asked, “What is boss’ name?”

“My insults made him happy?” Wrinkles appeared atop Rinloran’s forehead.

This guy, if he met Belo, who told everyone he met to lick his feet, wouldn’t he go crazy with joy?

Furthermore, just how could River Bend Academy, which always ranked amongst the top institutions within the Kingdom of Eiche, contain so many idiots?!

With his high rank Elven Bloodline, it should be very easy to determine who he was. It was like they weren’t using their brains.

“Aha! Boss Rinloran! Great! Tonight, let us all drink together!” Redwin laughed heartily as he charged towards the training room after Rinloran.

“No!” Clarissa’s expression turned grim as she realized what had just happened. “He’s already gone in?!”

“What is wrong Clarissa? It’s just a training room. What’s with your face?” Redwin asked cluelessly.

“This is the Peerless Swordsmaster’s training room!” Clarissa shouted thunderously.

If not for the chaos caused by the appearance of Redwin and his group, she would have been able to explain some more things to Rinloran and prevent him from rushing into it so hastily.

“What? This is the Peerless Swordsmaster’s training room? The same one which gravely injured Teacher Senlin?!” Redwin and his brothers all jumped in fright.

“It’s too late. We can only hope he comes out alive.”

Clarissa’s face paled and she grit her teeth as she heard the air begin to whistle within the training room.

……

Four arcane masters with messy hair wearing thick robes speckled with grains of salt stood coldly in a corner of the free trade market.

A large cloth canvas was erected above them, somewhat hiding their figures.

“It’s about time. Nissan should have moved and drawn away that annoying arcane team.”

At this time, an arcane master who was missing a left ear with a scar running down the left side of his face tossed away the sand hourglass in his hand as he put on a metal mask designed to look like a red lizard and stepped forward.

The other three arcane masters with him silently donned their red lizard masks and followed.

At this moment, a cold wind seemed to blow through the free trade market.

“Run!”

“It’s the Red Lizard!”

Countless whispers echoed around the free trade market as all the people, and even goods, slowly disappeared until it was completely clear, as if swept away by the cold wind.

Completely clear except for a red haired youth who seemed to be one of those disciples from a rich house. This youth continued to walk through the market, only to finally realize that all the stalls around him were empty.