Chapter 121: Shadow's Embrace

I spoke to Priasis. He was nervous and determined.

Please stay here. Please start running when I give the signal.

Even if I get hurt?

Even if I die.

Okay.

Priasis walked slowly with me down the alley that led to the main street.

Just before she entered, she looked at me and whispered quietly.

This may be our last time together.

That may be true.

I answered briefly and buried myself deep in the shadow of the building.

If Jenna is discovered disguised as a princess, the entire city's army will gather. If I had been absent and Aaron had also been injured, the group could have been wiped out before Aaron died.

I walked forward, slowing my pace.

As I approached the city gates, a strange sensation came over me, as if my body's senses were disappearing.

[Ability Awakened!]

[Han () gained stealth!]

It was an ability that could be learned by thieves and rogues, helping to reduce the chance of being detected by monsters.

I haven't even advanced in my career yet, so it seems like I've learned it. The outline of my body, hidden in the shadows, became even fainter. I approached the gate, close enough to see their faces. Priasis was hiding in an alley with only his head turned.

Number of enemies: 22.

I didn't know how many people would be left after the rush.

In the worst-case scenario, you will have to fight all the enemies here.

I silently walked forward, dagger in hand.

After about 20 minutes, something unexpected happened.

Dawn! boom! boom! crash!

A huge vortex of flame erupted from a distant corner of the city, along with the sound of an explosion. Flickering fires briefly illuminated the city. I quickly hid behind a nearby garbage can.

The dumbfounded soldier widened his eyes.

What is that?!

Eventually, a roaring red flame burst into the sky. The flames painted the dark sky in fiery hues, like fireworks.

Apparently, she has joined them.

However, this was Eorca's doing.

The direction of the fire was upward. There was no reason to shoot flames into the sky. It was a show to get attention. And that was also a signal for me.

A moment later, soldiers poured in from the other side of the main street.

A soldier approaches the commander of the unit waiting at the gate and whispers something to him.

The commander probably asked, Did you find her?

Yes, she is wearing a white dress with a gold crown. Exactly what intelligence described. However, the escort force is in disarray and seems to need reinforcements.

The commander nodded and began giving instructions to the soldiers behind him.

Immediately, soldiers marched out of the gate with torches in their hands. I counted the number of soldiers who left trash cans.

2, 3, 4, 10, 15, 18.

18 out of 22 people are missing.

Only four soldiers remained at the gate. It was better than I expected.

The only regret was that the knight who was watching over me was gone. A knight in black armor stood like a statue at his entrance.

As soon as possible.

I easily pulled the sword out of its sheath.

All the torches have gathered at a certain point. Screams and cries echoed from the surrounding area. Several hundred soldiers were gathered there. There was little room for error.

My eyes met with Priasis in the alley.

She whispered to me as if to encourage me.

Let's try it.

I stood up.

And in an instant, I appeared from the shadows. A soldier with a torch noticed me.

Whoosh!

The sword's brilliance flashed, and the soldier's neck twitched. Blood gushed from the decapitated body.

The soldier next to me quickly grabbed my waist.

Huh?

The sword that cut off one neck cleanly sliced through the other neck with ease.

I suddenly felt the feeling of bone being scraped down my wrist. On the other side of the torchlight, the last remaining soldier met my gaze as he stared at the flames rising into the sky.

I grinned and threw the dagger from my belt.

The soldier clutched the dagger stuck in his throat in disbelief and collapsed.

It took him only 2 seconds to kill 3 soldiers.

Only one knight remained.

I gripped my sword tightly.

I couldn't see his face behind the visor, but I could tell he wasn't upset. He didn't move, as if frozen in place.

He twirled the bloody sword.

Please step aside. Then I won't kill you.

The knight quietly pulled out the sword hanging from his back.

The giant sword looked more like a hunk of iron than a weapon, but it moved incredibly smoothly.

It seems like we can't understand each other.

I didn't think they would do that anyway.

I gasped. The knight wore a sturdy mail shirt. With my current abilities, I can't completely penetrate the armor. I had to aim for the connection part of the iron plate.

There are no large openings.

At first glance, the knight appeared to be stationary, but he was always in a position to avoid attacks. In terms of ability, they were one step—no, more than two steps—higher than the Templars.

The knight did not make the first move.

In this cat-and-mouse game, I was the one who was impatient.

I held the sword horizontally and struck. The target was the joint where the iron plate of the elbow was connected. If you apply enough force, you should be able to penetrate armor.

Click!

The knight blocked the blow with his great sword. I moved to the side and aimed to his left. The knight stopped it again, this time at the top. Then I aimed low. It's crowded.

I summoned all my strength and swung it down.

The knight caught the great sword with both hands and avoided it. Blue sparks flew from the collision of the blades.

This guy

I took three steps back.

The knight spread his great sword. A cold gaze was fixed on me through the visor.

He doesn't attack.

I intentionally created chances between attacks, but I didn't counter.

He stood firm at the entrance, concentrating on defense and security.

The reason was obvious.

I bit my lip.

He knows he's winning, even if it's just to buy time.

Meanwhile, Aaron's party and his soldiers must have been engaged in a fierce battle.

It didn't last long. If this continues, it will be a disaster. Far from being annihilated, both Priasis and I would die if the expeditionary force returned.

I spoke in a low voice.

Please exit through the gate.

Ah.

A scraping sound like iron echoed between the visors.

If we can clear the way, we might be able to pass Priasis while holding back the knights.

But the knight did not move. He was still standing at the entrance.

Then he dies.

[Han () has gone crazy!]

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