Chapter 384 - Advent of the Bloody Butcher (1/2)
Chapter 384: Advent of the Bloody Butcher
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Arghhh!!!!”
Immediately after the bell stopped tolling, a roar reverberated throughout the village. This roar contained hatred, anguish, and insanity. It made all those who heard it tremble in fear.
In the fortress in the center of Spring Leaf Village, in the cafeteria, Balha sat on the ground, hugging his wife in his embrace and crying loudly out to the sky.
“Ahhhhhh, ahhhhh!” His voice had broken, his eyes were wide open and bloodshot. The sides of his eyes were marked with tears and blood, turning into a light red liquid that trickled down his face.
His wife’s face was green and her lips black. She already had no strength left in her. At Balha’s side was strewn the corpses of elves. No, that’s not right. It was more appropriate to say that elven body parts lay around Balha, because there was not a single elf corpse that was still intact.
Every single elf in the hall was killed. None was left alive.
After hugging her for a long time, Balha suddenly said softly, “Anlis, my dear, sleep peacefully. In the other world, you will not be alone. I will send many Laguan slaves to accompany you and serve you and our child.”
Carefully, he placed Anlis’s body on the ground and stood up. One step at a time, he walked towards the main door. Upon reaching the door, he declared loudly, “Men, hear my orders! Kill every single Laguan in the city. Do not leave even a single one alive.”
The captain of the guard hesitated. “Lord, that…”
Balha hatefully stared at him, killing intent brimming in his eyes. “Anlis is dead, don’t tell me I’m not supposed to get revenge? My unborn child was killed, should I not get revenge?! This was done by the pathetic Laguan Dregs. They will pay the price!”
The captain of the guard decided to hold his tongue. He could vaguely feel that if he said anything more, he would be the next one to die.
“Understood, Lord. Kill all the Laguans!”
The order quickly transmitted throughout Spring Leaf Village to all the army camps. The soldiers in every army camp rushed out like fierce wolves and tigers, spreading out in all directions and killing every single Laguan they saw. The dwarves were not spared either.
Most of the Laguans in the Spring Leaf Village were slaves and wore slave collars. They simply had no strength to resist.
The whole village was suddenly engulfed in a stench of blood.
In the magic school, Link was still unaware of what was going on. However, as he stood on the balcony, he noticed soldiers killing elves en masse in the streets.
They didn’t stop with slaves on the streets but rushed into the shops and residences. “Lord’s orders, all Laguans are to be killed!”
Link watched as the soldiers dragged elves out into the streets, where they were beheaded and diced into small parts. Some residents attempted to stop what was going on, but they too were simply chopped to death by the soldiers.
There was no compassion, no pity, no hesitation, only bloody, cold-hearted slaughter.
These soldiers were blood-crazed!
Link found his heart pounding. He didn’t know what was going on, but he knew that the situation was not good. He might be safe, but as for Princess Milda and Riel, they would definitely be killed.
The magic school was now in chaos as the enslaved elves were trying to escape in any way they could. Link saw Fu standing guard at the gate, trying to maintain order. However, he was simply ignored.
Very soon, the soldiers approached the school. Fu walked up to them and raised his hand to obstruct them, declaring, “This is Magician Rockman’s property. You cannot—”
The blood-crazed soldiers obviously paid him no heed. They raised their weapons and slashed off his head. Link was stunned.
He knew that he could not hesitate any more. The recent changes spoiled his plans to slowly raise his strength in a safe environment.
He turned back into the house and looked at the frightened Princess Milda and Riel. “We can’t stay here anymore; we’ve got to go. Milda, let down your hair, try to use it to cover your ears. Also, wear a hat.”
Milda had been staying inside the building without going out. She thought that she would be safe, so she was wearing a simple dress.
The dress was simple and plain, and it would look normal on a regular person. On her, however, the plain dress made her look as beautiful as an angel from the moon. It was enough to make people go crazy with desire.
She had to change her clothing.
Princess Milda ran into the room and hurriedly changed her clothes. Just as she had removed her dress, the stone door was kicked aside and a soldier covered in blood rushed in. “Hand over all your Laguan slaves or die!”
This soldier was an expert, and his speed was naturally fast. He wouldn’t give people any time to react. When he saw Riel, he immediately rushed over with his sword striking out.
Clang. Nana intercepted his blow with her dagger.
“What? You dare? Looking for death!” The soldier was a Level-8 expert. His short sword flickered and changed direction towards Nana’s neck. Nana immediately retreated, and Link rushed forward in her place.