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Near the abandoned island, a ship was slowly approaching its shore.

"Captain Chris didn't expect that someone like you would need the help of my Black Fist Mercenary group. And the prey this time is a weakened demon who destroyed the Pearlwater City. If we're successful in killing the demon. I expect an additional reward from you" a man wearing a set of black iron armor said. He was the leader of the Black Fist Mercenary Group, Black Fist Tomkin.

He and his group is a famous mercenary group in the Brightsword Empire. They are one of the few mercenary groups in the empire that reaches a 3 Star rank.

They reach this rank after they accomplished a mission about killing an injured dragon. Which has the strength of a Rank AA even with its injuries.

Captain Chris look at Tomkin, he really didn't like guys like him who are very noisy.

"After successfully killing the demon. You will certainly receive additional rewards" Captain Chris stops for a second and then said calmly, "Of course it will all base on your performance"

Tomkin grin widely, approach Chris, and patted his shoulder, "That is already given, as long as there are rewards. We will naturally do our best, especially this time"

Tomkin then walks inside toward his crew. Leaving Chris staring at the island in front of him.

'Demon, I shall kill you and cut your head off as an offering to the souls of the people you killed' touching the hilt of his sword. His gaze turned sharp thinking of the demon he will meet.

After reaching its shore, Captain Chris with his 50 knights wearing bright white armor slowly disembarks the ship.

Tomkin and his mercenary group of 30 people also followed behind. Some of them were wearing iron armor, while some were wearing leather armors.

It is clear that in terms of equipment, the mercenaries were clearly behind compared to the knights.

"Go!" Tomkin said as he sends five of his men to enter the forest in front of them.

"We don't know anything about this place. It is better to scout the area first before we move forward" Tomkin said and his group started to prepare and make a camp.

Although he didn't like Tomkin, Chris agrees to his words and also started to make a camp here. At the same time, because sone of the knights is not used in riding on a ship. They become a little sick and needs some rest.

So this is a good opportunity for the group.

Frieza who was browsing the system store this time felt the presence of several people that arrived on the island. He was thinking about how he should build his Frieza army and wanted to see if there is anything useful he could buy in the system store.

But when he saw the prizes, he almost lost it.

At first, he thought that since he becomes Frieza, he should at least buy his spaceship. But who would have thought that the spaceship's price was too much. And he couldn't afford it.

"I should save my points for now as I don't really need anything for the time being," Frieza thought about it and decided to save his points.

His eyes then turn to the direction and felt that three little ants were slowly crawling inside the woods. Although they were kilometers apart from each other.

He can clearly watch their moves.

A smile appeared on his face and decided to meet one of the crawling ants.

Ron is one of the scouts sent by Tomkin to scout the area. However, at this moment, his expression wasn't good. Because in front of him was a demon.

And this demon is clearly different from any demons he knew. Also, even though this demon wasn't big as he was even taller than the demon.

The demon gives off a heavy feeling making him feel that something is pressing down to him.

A terrifying feeling rose from his heart as he can't see any signs of being weakened in the demon's body.

The one in front of Ron is none other than Frieza.

"Little human, tell me, left or right?" Frieza asked with a cunning smile.

"Huh?" Ron was confused and didn't know what Frieza means, "W...what do you mean by left or right?"

"Little human, you don't need to understand what I mean. You only need to choose between the two" Frieza repeats, "Left or right?"

Ron felt that something bad will happen if he didn't choose. But he was also scared to choose because he didn't know what will happen after he chooses one.

In the end, he still chooses one, "R...right"

"Right, is it?" Frieza then started to walk forward.

Rom immediately felt scared as he pulls out a short knife and started to back away. With a trembling voice, he said, "W...what do you want? Don't come to me"

When Frieza was in his arms reach, Ron swings his right hand holding the short knife.

Shhh!

"You said right, right?" Frieza speaks with a cruel smile on his face.

Ron's eyes suddenly shrink when he saw the thing that Frieza holds. It was his right hand, and it was still holding the short knife.

"Aarrghh!"

An intense pain invaded Ron's body as he falls to the ground screaming. His face was pale white and his eyes turned red. Cold sweat poured out of his body as he started to roll on the ground.

"Oya? You're already like this just by ripping off your right hand. How can we move forward if you will act like this? There's still your right leg, right ear, right, eye, and many more" Frieza leaned down facing the horrified Ron and slowly said,

"So please, don't die on me"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Loud laughter echoed in the forest followed by miserable screams.

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Hmm?

Captain Chris who is currently sharpening his sword turn his eyes to the forest. His brows knitted as he thinks of something.

"Is there any problem?" Tomkin noticed Chris's expression changes so he asked.

Hearing Tomkin, Chris answered, "I thought I heard a scream from the forest. Are your men still not returning?"

Tomkin looks at the forest and he didn't hear or notice anything strange. A smile appeared on his face and thought that Chris was feeling scared.

"If you're scared, then just stay here. Dealing with a weakened demon, I and my men can easily do that" Tomkin taunt.

Hearing his taunting words, Chris stood up and said, "Prepare your people. We will now enter the forest. We should finish this before it gets dark"

Tomkin watch Chris leave and sneered, "Pretending bastard"

In a short time, two of the three scouts returned and they immediately report what they discovered inside.

"What about the other one? Where is he?" Chris approaches the two scouts and asked.

"We don't know, after entering the forest. We move in different direction" the scouts replied.

"Maybe he's just lost his way back. Don't worry about him" Tomkin said waving his hand.

Chris frowns deepened watching Tomkin's carefree attitude.

"Captain Chris, just ignore my friend's attitude. He's like that since we were a kid"

"After this mission, you should lessen your interaction with such people. It will affect you and the reputation of the knights. We don't want to be connected to a group of people who moves just for money" Captain Chris said, "Forward!"

"Follow them!" Tomkin shouted at his group.

What the two groups didn't know was that someone was already waiting for them. With surprises prepared.