Chapter 140 (2/2)
Aidan’s voice was loud as he pointed to the residents who hadn’t entered the shield. Firefly Concerto only protected an area with a diameter of 100 meters and it couldn’t contain all the residents of Garbage Village. Once they started to be attacked, I rushed there and launched Rising Sun. Then I used Sun Road for the first time in a while. A massive fire blocked their way forward but it didn’t last long.
“Hurry and run away.”
“T-Thank you!”
“Grandfather! I’m sure you’ll win!”
A little boy cheered me on with his fists.
Of course I would.
“Bring it on, you newbies.”
The sentence made all the soldiers grit their teeth. The hem of my clothes fluttered while Punghee left her position and flew into the sky. A soldier was thrown down. I lightly dodged an attack and launched a series of attacks. The soldier screamed.
“Kuock. Strong.”
“Everyone, be careful. He is strong!”
“Don’t be careless!”
Nevertheless, they all fell like autumn leaves. The sun attribute had the nature of ignoring defense. Additionally, the armor they wore had good heat conductivity and I could cause massive sun and fire damage. In this period of time, I hadn’t slacked off and became quite strong.
One shot at a time. I stepped lightly with this mindset. Just then, I felt a chill on the back of my neck. I quickly twisted my body to avoid that spot and there was an explosion. The ground split apart and shook. There was a man who descended from the sky. It looked like the captain had appeared.
“Huhuhu. You are a strong old man. What is your name?”
“What’s the use of knowing? This guy.”
“Indeed, that’s true. Huhu. Then accept my fists!”
His outstretched fist touched my feet.
Then I became fl.u.s.tered.
“...!”
It didn’t explode. No, it looked like it was being absorbed. What were these gloves?
“Huhuhu. Good. Good. They are Explosive Gloves. It has the ability to acc.u.mulate and store any explosion. It is quite expensive.”
“...This is nonsense.”
At the same time, the man’s hand caught my leg and threw me toward the village wall at the entrance. I suffered a strong shock and became dizzy. A loud voice could be heard through the rubble of the collapsed building.
“I’ll take care of this old man. The two of you chase after the residents of Garbage Village.”
“Huhuhu. Good, I’ll leave it to you.”
“There is a beautiful woman there. Can I have a bit of fun?”
“Make sure you aren’t caught. They’ll probably be sold to slavery now.”
“Huhuhu. Thank you, Captain.”
Two soldiers chased after the villagers. Shit. He truly was the captain.
I walked out of the rubble. I might be overdoing it but it couldn’t be helped.
-Jackson: Sujeong.
-Crystal: Yes. Are you okay?
-Jackson: Well... somewhat. In any case, it isn’t a problem. Use Nonsmoking Fireflies.
-Crystal: Huh? Then Father is in danger...
-Jackson: Don’t worry, I have an idea.
There was no reply from her afterwards. The answer was clear due to this. Two giant fireflies soared into the sky and fluorescent lights that looked like snow started to fall toward the ground. There was an explosion as the surroundings shook.
“Groan. What is this?!”
“Ugh. F.u.c.k!”
“The shields!”
The soldiers gathered tightly and used their shields to prevent the bombardment falling from the sky. The big one in front was busy blocking with the Explosive Gloves and he bought some time. Still, there was me...
I pulled out a dagger from my inventory.
“Shadow Play.”
It seemed I hadn’t used this skill in a long time. I didn’t have much use for it in the meantime but it was good for evasion. I should use it more often. Suddenly, Nonsmoking Fireflies was over and I returned to my original position. I was worried about those who chased after the villagers but it couldn’t be helped. If I left this place then Sujeong would be in danger. In fact, this shield couldn’t last for a long time.
-Crystal: Father, this...
-Jackson: I know. Hold on a little longer.
-Crystal: Please.
She was probably in a difficult condition. It was just like the last fight with Remus. She was done after using Firefly Concerto. Well... It couldn’t be helped. This was the best for now.
“Hey, you bastards! Don’t you want to get paid? Do it properly! Smash that shield!”
Aidan’s shouting was getting worse. I should’ve taken that guy hostage...
I regretted it for a moment but it was too late. He was surrounded by soldiers.
“Hey, hey, old man. Don’t forget me!”
His fists struck and there was an explosion. It was a familiar explosion. They were the flames of Rising Sun.
“You...!”
“Huhuhu. I can cause an explosion just like the ones it absorbed. It’s very expensive!”
His subsequent attacks were fierce. The place where the explosion took place was now a pit and charred. I was busy blocking his attack. He absorbed my flames, I reabsorbed the flames he returned to me, we constantly switched between attacking and defending.
Five minutes passed.
“Huhuhu. You’re pretty good, old man. You’re hard to kill.”
“Don’t talk nonsense, you bad guy. Today is the day you die.”
The soldiers who had been rushing at me were all focused on breaking the protective shield. There was good luck in misfortune but I didn’t think it was good luck. At this time, the wind blew.
“Whirlwind!”
A whirlwind suddenly appeared and engulfed the big captain, blowing him away. I recognized this wind. Kerenos? He carried a long spear on his shoulder as he came here with a puzzled expression. Why did he appear here? In any case, it was lucky. If it was Kerenos, I could leave this place to him...
“Uweeeek!”
...I was mistaken.