Vol 2 Chapter 2 (1/2)

[VOL. 2] CHAPTER 2 – UNDERGROUND WORK

The next day I went to the Guild while wearing my mask and met up with Crescent Moon.

I made sure to bring a normal sword with me because I was worried that my true ident.i.ty might get found out if I take the Oricalc.u.m Sword with me.

I should ask the legendary blacksmith Mohkan to make an “Akatsuki exclusive” the next time I see him.

A two-hander made out of steel and a big one.

Even the blade of a common two handed sword is 100-150 centimetres long but Carlo’s sword exceeds the length of 175 centimetres.

“Akatsuki, good timing. I’m supposed to meet him now.”

Aah, the mountains are pretty today.

Her Breastplate emphasises them even more.

“Are you okay? Let’s go.”

Oops, now’s not the time to admire the scenery.

Let’s get serious.

I’m sure this is related to “that incident”.

Crescent Moon together with me entered a house out of town.

It’s a pretty big house but it seemed to be an unoccupied house with no residents.

“Hey, I came. It’s me”

“Crescent Moon, huh? You came. Is that your friend? Well, sit down.”

When the door opened five men were waiting in the room.

They all looked pretty evil.

“This fellow here is Akatsuki. He’s a mercenary same as me. I can guarantee his ability.”

“I’m Akatsuki. I heard this job is quite profitable. What should I do?”

As I introduced myself the men seemed to look at me doubtfully.

“Akatsuki? I’ve never heard of that name. He’s also covering his face, can we really trust that guy?”

A bearded man brought his face closer to mine and jeered at me.

Uh, He smelled of liquor.

To be honest, I’m bad with those kinds of guys but I can’t turn my eyes away now.

I endured it and just stared back at him with a deadpan expression.

“What? Those eyes. Want to fight? Huuuh?”

“You, are you complaining about someone I brought?”

I held back Crescent Moon who got angry at the man who wanted to pick a fight with me and slowly opened my mouth.

“Haven’t you misunderstood something? I was just asked to come by Crescent Moon. If you have complaints I’ll go back. Tell me if you want to check my abilities. I’ll show my skills in getting rid of you”

As I said this in a deadpan, calm voice my opponent gave in to his anger.

“You getting rid of me?! Don’t be so conceited! Gyan, let me show him how to speak properly!”

Looks like the man called Gyan is the leader.

Judging from his calm att.i.tude that’s likely the case.

“Domur, don’t lose your temper. This happened because you suddenly picked a fight. As for you, you said your name was Akatsuki? Your way of speaking is a little – -”

“I don’t really mind. It’s not a bad idea to let you see my strength. Don’t worry I’ll go easy on you.”

I interrupted Gyan’s words who tried to pacify and provoked them daringly.

“Thiiiiis! I won’t forgive you, you, I’ll kill you!”

As the man called Domur’s eyes became bloodshot he pulled out his two-handed sword.

Looks like he forgot himself in anger.

“That guy, making Domur that angry. Is this fine, Crescent Moon? The man you brought will be done in.”

“Hmpf, do you think I’d bring a guy who’d get done in by someone like that? They can do whatever they want.”

Crescent Moon also noticed that I recklessly provoked my opponent.

She won’t try to stop me at all.

“Can’t be helped. Akatsuki, fight Domur. Just Domur should do. He has plenty of experience. Surrender before you get yourself killed.”

“Shut up, Gyan. If I don’t kill this guy I won’t be satisfied”

We moved to a larger place which looked like the living room.

“You, I won’t forgive you even if you beg for our life. Prepare yourself”

“Domur, don’t kill him. We need his help. Akatsuki, don’t you think it would be better if you apologised, too?”

Gyan seemed to want to detonate the situation but I ignored him and boldly pulled out my sword.

At that moment the men held their breath.

That’s to be expected, after all, I pulled out a 1.5-meter long sword which was a two-handed sword just like Domur’s.

It’s obviously imbalanced with my physique.

“Whaat, you, is that a bluff? Can you even swing that sword?”

Domur was daunted for an instant but then figured that I’m bluffing.

“You’re incredibly noisy. Do you want to fight with your mouth?”

After I said that, Domur finally snapped.

“You, I won’t let you talk anymore! Dieee!”

Domur came cutting at me with full power from the front.

To be honest, this kind of sword is disadvantageous to fight indoors.

But the visual impact is perfect and I always wanted to use such a sword no matter what.

Though I actually wanted a ridiculously huge sword like GaO’s Okiller but there’s a difference in the strength of an author and him so I can’t overdo it (sad). (TN: Not sure who that GaO. It’s probably super easy and I just don’t get it)

Gaan!

I blocked Domur’s sword which he swung down in a big arc.