Chapter 166 (2/2)

“Where are the other four of you?” Thomas asked theyou The other three are a little further away, as a part of a strategy to defeat the ene myself, to draw his attention,” said the man

These words provided much more relief to Thomas than his weapon The five most powerful people on the Bahn Gaia continent ith him

“Now that you’ve calmed down, he’s here,” the , the door opened without warning A white Dhampir boy silently entered the room

Thomas’s mind froze in response to the fact that Vandalieu had arrived with no introduction whatsoever other than the man’s brief words

Meanwhile, the Dhampir boy… Vandalieu, looked from Thomas to the other man in confusion

“I’ll ask just to be sure Between theperson and the person with the nice body and mohahich of you is Earl Thomas Palpapek?” he asked

“Wait a second, there’s no way someone like me could be a nobleman And what do you mean, nice body?!” protested the man… the dark-skinned ressive-looking decorations

Vandalieu stared intently at hiht that if there was an emperor like him, it was possible for a man with a nice body and the fashi+on sense of a 90’s punk could be a nobleman

“No, there’s no way I’ve never seen even the stupidest, most useless of noblemen have hairstyles like mine,” the man said

Thomas’s mind rebooted and he interrupted the words of the man… a member of the S-class adventurer party known as the Storm of Tyranny, the spirit-user by the name of Dalton

“Dalton-kun… keep your jokes inas you are, ,” heat Vandalieu once more

Vandalieu’s special features iven by the adventurer froe, and his size coupled with the paleness of his skin made him look frail

But if one looked past the fact that his presence was so weak that it felt like he would vanish with a blink of the eyes and the fact that he was as expressionless as a doll, they would see that the lack of openings in his moveh-Level co shi+eld-nation’s marshal, Earl Tho’ Vandalieu?”

“Yes I’ his saliva and looking up at Tho a little more well-featured than most, Thomas appeared to be an ordinary military nobleman He was quite skilled, but it seemed that Vandalieu would be able to beat hi’s frager Sense: Death was quite dull, too

That was the great difference between Vandalieu and Thomas’s first impressions of each other

“So, why are you here, Dalton-san? Are the other people of the Storm of Tyranny here as well?” Vandalieu asked

“Of course, they are protectingThomas off “Incidentally, I’ht now”

Thomas looked at Dalton, startled

Dalton took no notice of this and continued speaking “Ah, by the way, I’m a Dark Elf, not a dark-skinned huuised hi, thin ears

Thomas stumbled backwards in shock, but neither Dalton or Vandalieu even glanced at him

“Oh, so you were a Dark Elf after all By the way, is that hairstyle and that fashi+on for your disguise as well?” Vandalieu asked

“Hmm? No, they’re just my own tastes, but… are they old-fashi+oned? The elders of e told eneration,” said Dalton

Vandalieu ie that had probably been full of Dark Elves with lad Mo that aside, ere you doing so like that? Was it touse of Thomas Palpapek, the one responsible for the death of Vandalieu’s mother, in order to make contact with Vandalieu Naturally, this was a plan that had been thought of by both Emperor Marshukzarl of the Amid Empire and the Pure-breed Vampire Birkyne

But neither of them had executed this plan

One of the reasons for that was because it was greatly questionable as to whether Thomas Palpapek would be useful as bait in his current state But the largest reason was because the objectives of both Marshukzarl and Birkyne could be su to erase their hostile relationshi+ps with Vandalieu

They feared that they would be seen as ene contact with Vandalieu when he caht be considered as interference with Vandalieu’s revenge and have the opposite effect from as intended

And since even the Fifteen Evil-breaking Swords couldn’t be relied upon to deal with Vandalieu, Marshukzarl had chosen a h chance that Vandalieu would simply bury his close aides, those equivalent to Ternecia’s ‘Five Dogs,’ if he dispatched them Thus, he had decided that this was a poor way to try to placate and make use of Vandalieu

The only ones who had executed this plan was the Storm of Tyranny However, the way they had executed the plan was strange if their objective was simply to meet Vandalieu

“No, that’s not really it The truth is we’re doing all kinds of things now so that we can cross the Boundary Mountain Range to see you, but we’re scared that if we move our assets like the funds in our Guild accounts around too uys will catch onto us,” said Dalton “So, we secretly sent this request to this earl to have hiht”

Dalton and his companions had a considerable nuence network Thus, in the current situation where they were not in contact with Gods like Farather information was inferior to Marshukzarl’s

However, they had known that Thomas had been deeply involved in the incident in which Vandalieu’s h they had never found solid evidence, they had also been certain that he was involved with the Pure-breed Vampires orshi+pped an evil God, too

That hy they had conducted this fraud Byaround, by s

“Well, there was the fact that the spirits around here have been ely these days, and Schneider and Lissana apparently saw you in their drea to happen, but… it’s alht,” Dalton continued “By the way, has so happened in relation to the Goddess lately? I’ve never been able to acquire the Familiar Spirit Descent Skill, but I suddenly acquired it without warning”

Tho to this conversation unfold in confusion, thinking that it was a part of the next plan, but he interrupted Dalton now “W-wait! You bastard, what are you saying?!” he shouted

Dalton grimaced “To put it simply, we’re followers of Vida, and I’uy’s h of a pleasant ht? I’ve just told you top-secret stuff that very few people know, like the emperor and his close aides”

“Wha –?! Y-you bastaaaards! You trickedhis sword

“Well, yeah,” Dalton said lightly, not even taking a fighting stance “So, ill you do? I don’t intend to get in your way Should I dispose of hi intent or anger whatsoever despite having coe

At that er, but fear

He had re strength offered no protection against this enehts,” Vandalieu said to Dalton, and then he gazed at Thoness

Thomas had a resolve to face death, but it fell to pieces at thatupon as hisof Vida followers andhi this was too great for him

And now that his hope had vanished, Thomas’s mind had lost the support that it needed for him to face his own end

“W-wait It’s true that I am one of the causes of your mother’s death I ad behind Vandalieu’s botto his sword trembled in fear

“But in this nation… in the A children with Vampires is considered a crime! For hundreds of years, ever since the empire’s foundation! Your mother should have known that!”

“She probably did I’ve never confirmed it with her, but I do think that she knew,” said Vandalieu

Meanwhile, he wasHis belt buckle? Cufflinks? No, I’ll take that ring that has his family crest on it

“In other words, my father and mother are criminals in this nation Fro burned at the stake was nothing ment Whichrevenge for ly broke a law that has been in existence since the foundation of the nation,” Vandalieu said

Thoht, so…”

“So, Earl Palpapek, as so deals with Vampires orshi+p an evil God, ill you ask to stop this Dhae?”

Thomas’s face stiffened once more

“In the end, what determines what is white and what is black in this world is power The authority of kings and nobles, the will of the people, the violence that overrides these Whether hatred is justified or not, if there is enough power to eli force, then that’s enough With that being the case, my unjustified hatred is just as valid as the way you people oppressed Dhampirs and the other races created by Vida,” said Vandalieu, approaching Thomas one step at a ti to summon anyone to oppose me?”

Thomas felt a deep despair He knew that there were none who could stop Vandalieu

His own strength didn’t even need to be hts were even still alive…

He gave an unconscious glance in Dalton’s direction

Dalton gave a scornful laugh “Did you want so from this Dark Elf, Earl-danna? You yourself are a traitor of the nation asan evil God, aren’t you? According to your law, that’s another cri, you know?”

“F-for the sake of the nation, this nation, I sed that bitter pill and still had to re!” Thomas shouted

“… I mean, it’s not that I really care about what happens to this nation,” said Dalton

Startled, Thoaze in front of him just as a countless nued from Vandalieu

“To tell you the truth, I’s,” Vandalieu said “Because no matter what they are, my hatred and fear will not fade away”

As Tho of insect jaws and sao from her back, he realized that this was the end for hih he understood it, his

“… The only one involved in the incident in which your hts are all uninvolved They don’t know anything, so –”

“More i to use that sword?” Vandalieu asked “If you are, I don’t ”

Tho his sword

Overcome by an impulse that he couldn’t resist, he activatedhis sword at Vandalieu

“Kuh! Rapid Reaction! Instant Flash!+”

His footsteps had never been so nimble; his sword had never felt as fast in his entire life as it did now

It was a terribly slow e of a Rank 12 Archdemon Lord, however

Vandalieu effortlessly deflected Tho away Emptiness filled Tho other than his right hand,” Vandalieu co Pete and Eisen’s branches flooded in towards Tho screa

And as Thorasped it, broke it and devoured it

“I don’t give a damn what happens to your family and vassals,” he muttered

He became briefly intoxicated by the flavor that filled hisfeeling of having taken revenge against one more enemy

Thomas Palpapek had been an earl, but still ain Vandalieu’s mind that made him feel like his soul was more delicious than that of a familiar spirit It was said that the sense of taste was affected by the current state of mind, after all

But doesn’t thattheht I’ll be ht as he savored the aftertaste of Thomas’s soul Ah, ht hand in hisit to Vandalieu “Gishaah”

“Hmm, thank you,” said Vandalieu

At that moment, Dalton, who had been calm until Thomas’s death but was now a little shaken by Vandalieu’s un-childlike behavior and the way he had killed Thomas, called out to him

“Ah Could I have ato happen fro evil dragon God Luvesfol whom he and his party had partially sealed and from the heroic God Farle battle with Vandalieu in which the marshlands had been taken from him, and Farmaun didn’t know the details of what Vandalieu was capable of either

But there were various things that Dalton needed to talk about and decide upon with Vandalieu, which wasquestions about each and every thing that he had just witnessed

“We can’t really do it here, so I want to change locations,” he said

“Very well But I have two s while I do them?” Vandalieu asked as he re-absorbed Pete and the other monsters into his body

Dalton frowned “It’s not that I don’t understand how you feel, but… I can’t recoo to the Baby Bird’s Relaxation or Lakira”

The forh-class inn with proper security, where the servants including the old steward had fled to, and the latter was the town in which the Palpapek family’s second residence was, the location of Thomas’s wife and children

Dalton didn’t have favorable emotions towards this nation’s nobles, and he hadn’t lived a life that e But the sight of wo devoured alive wouldn’t be a pleasant one That would be eventhat murder out was so that Vandalieu would give up on that

“No, I’ to the base of some criminals called the Ahrai Fauess had been wrong

“I-is that right? Then it’s fine By the hy are you roup like the Ahrai Family?” he asked

“I’ll explain on the way,” said Vandalieu “By the way, if you’re hungry, would you like to eat soht now”

“No, that’s not why I mentioned an inn!”

“My dried fish and other food has becoely delicious lately I’m confident in it, you know? Or would you prefer some fruit?”

As they shared this conversation, Vandalieu left the Palpapekin his hand

The only thing he had left behind was a chipped e: 36 years old title: None Rank: 8 Race: Ushi+oni Sae-build Arachne) Level: 17 Job: Onimusha Job level: 7 Job history: Apprentice Warrior, Warrior, Swordsic Sword User, Sath: Level 9 (LEVEL UP!) Strengthened Agility: Level 6 Strengthened Attack Pohen equipped with a katana: (Large) (LEVEL UP!) Enhanced Physical Ability (Carapace, cothened Attribute Values: Loyalty: Level 5 (LEVEL UP!) Strengthened Attribute Values: De: Level 2 (LEVEL UP!) Rapid Healing: Level 5 (NEW!) Venom Secretion: Level 1 (NEW!) Active skills: Katana Technique: Level 8 (LEVEL UP!) Ar Technique: Level 6 (LEVEL UP!) High-speed Travel: Level 3 Surpass Limits: Level 8 (LEVEL UP!) Coordination: Level 4 (NEW!) Surpass Li: Level 1 (NEW!) Familiar Spirit Descent: Level 1 (NEW!) Unique Skills: Zanalpadna’s Divine Protection Garess’s Divine Protection: Level 1 (NEW!)

Monster explanation:

【Ushi+oni Samurai Master】

A race that was born when Gizania, an Arachne Samurai Master, received Vandalieu’s Guidance

Horns reserown froth of her entire body has increased Also, she has gained regenerative abilities and the ability to secrete venoer, but as this occurred without warning inside a Dungeon, Gizania was a little troubled by this – in terms of her armor’s size

Skill explanation:

【Divine Enemy】

A superior Skill awakened from Hostility It includes the effect of Hostility, and further increases dae dealt to Gods and their followers such as heroic spirits and familiar spirits, as well as to those who have received the divine protections of Gods

This effect also applies against those who have activated the Familiar Spirit Descent Skill or its superior versions