Reborn As A Haier-Elvian: The Blood Hunter And The Warlock (Replace To New Account)

Chapter 17 "Light Underground"

A glimmer of dim light came out from between the window curtains of an elongated house. The second-level building that was completely made of wood was quite large. Capable of holding many people. But no one would want to stay here. You see for yourself! The appearance of this house is worse than a dog kennel. The front door looks worn and difficult to close perfectly if not blocked, the walls appear cracked almost all over the building, as well as the roof is perforated. The wood floor there are some that are already fragile and reot, can make your feet fall into suddenly. Nor does anyone know if the toilets in this place still work or not. Believe it or not, this old building is the headquarters of the city's famous 'Night Diving' hunting group.

Located in a shanty suburb and less noticed by the government. This was a suitable place for cunning hunter hideouts like them. No wonder the crime rate here is so high. You can lose your wallet if you turn your eyes away for a moment. Even if you scream, no one will help or care. Almost all residents here are criminals or ordinary people who are blind to crime.

Only the law of the jungle applies, where the strong can oppress the weak. It is a common sight if there is theft or robbery in this place. But none of the criminals dared to disturb the 'Dark Night' headquarters that had almost collapsed. It was because of Grussel.

No matter what thieves or robbers are in the region, no one has the guts to harass the kingdom's former warlords. He is a very strong person in martial arts and is good at using a variety of weapons. So did all of his men who had inherited his martial technique. Anyone who still has common sense will not want to approach the tiger's nest.

Yet out of a handful of people, there was one insane person who dared bully Grussel. Even to the point of shouting loudly and pounding the table right in front of his nose.

"We have to save Anggi, Boss! It's been two days that he hasn't returned. Two days, Boss! I'm tired of waiting!!" yelled Dimas while venting his emotions.

The entire hunter was shocked by what he was doing. In an instant, silence enveloped the room. This was where the hunters had a briefing before going hunting. But unlike today, they were not talking about hunting plans. They spoke to discuss the fate of one of their fellow hunters.

"You must think with a mature mind, you idiot! From the very beginning, nothing could be done to save him" Grussel said. His gaze was so sharp, capable of shrinking the guts of others.

Not with Dimas. The young man looked at his leader even more fiercely. "What is the attitude of the leader towards his subordinates? Do you think of us as expendable PAWNs as you like!?"

Angled with emotion, Grussel got up and immediately punched Dimas in the face. The poor man immediately slammed back and hit Igresti who was sitting on the wooden chair. A loud impact echoed through the air as Grussel kicked the table to the side and smashed into the wall. His footsteps could be heard tapping into the hearts of everyone who was here.

Then gripped Dimas' collar and lifted his body up. "How dare you talk to me like that, Dimas! I consider you all MY FAMILY!! I'm being firm to teach you how to survive in this harsh world. Of course I feel lost. But you must act logically.

"Listen to this, stupid boy! It is likely that Anggi has now been transported to Ruvia City in the Elvian region. It's hard for us to save him. I used to be the strongest in the kingdom. I could have broken through to the heart of the enemy and destroyed the enemy's defenses. But I'm not always the strongest.

"Remember that Dimas! Not forever! If only I could not spend the rest of my life in a remote place hunting animals with chicks like you. What do you expect from an old man who's as slow and weak as I am, huh? I won't let you or anyone else here go endangering themselves there, either. It's enough I've lost one person, don't try to add to my mind again. You got it, you fucking kid!?"

The young man hanging in the air was pensive for a moment. As if I were aware of something. The pain on his face seemed to open his mind, Or perhaps .. The words of his leader struck him and woke him up. It made not only Dimas a stunned person. Igresti, Jaester, and two other female members Nina and Diana seemed touched by Grussel's remarks.

As the leader of a group of poachers, Grussel is a figure of a firm and hard. He never showed expression other than angry and angry, his daily life was more often by putting on a flat face. The attention he gave was only short sentences like 'Oh, so!' or 'Really?' sometimes again only give one-two glances, after which no longer interested. Who would have thought, being cornered by Dimas actually revealed the true feelings of a strong leader like him.

The other four members of the hunt were either a child or a person who ran away from home and had no one left. Of course Grussel's words that consider them family make the feelings of the four people were filled. Deep down, their loyalty and admiration for Grussel grew.

"But .. I'm really worried about Anggi. I'm afraid something bad happened to her" Dimas said slowly. "He was my best friend since childhood. I keep growing with him. I really don't want to see her again."

Seeing the sadness on Dimas's face, Grussel lowered Dimas and let him stand on his own two feet. Then look at him inside.

"Dimas, you're thinking too much! Although the Long Ears hate man and all his descendants. They would not be up to the heart of killing an extremely rare race like the Haier-Elvian with ridiculous excuses. If it was true that he was in Ruvia City, the Elvians might just imprison him."

"Then we—."

"Trust him! You once said Anggi was the most unyielding man looking for a way to get back to your home world. Then this time too, he will definitely find a way to get back here" Grussel said in a heavy voice. Making all the objections Dimas wanted to issue freeze on his tongue. "Currently calm your mind and rest! I'm going back to my room."

The sound of footsteps that knocked the air, did not necessarily shake the hearts of everyone. After seeing the other side of their meek boss, there was no longer any reason for them to fear the aura being unleashed by him.

Meanwhile Dimas was bowed lethargic. The young man sat on a wooden chair with a wedge. He had to put a lot of trust in Anggi. On the other hand, she hated herself who could do nothing for her best friend. Just staying silent and waiting for uncertain news, is something that cannot be lived while his partner is in danger.

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*HOME!

The sound of an open iron padlock forced me to wake up from a dream. A faint shadow was implied in my view. Someone was opening the door to the room where I was locked up.

After being caught by Elvian soldiers, I was thrown into a dungeon. There are no windows or clocks here. So I don't know the day and night changes outside, nor the time that's been missed. They locked me in this place with their hands and feet shackled in iron chains. The Elvians are reluctant to let me escape from here no matter what.

Every few hours a special forces leader came to interrogate. The tall man kept questioning my motives for infiltrating Elvian territory. Although I told you that I was accidentally carried away by a trade cargo, he accused me of bragging. In fact he slandered that I was a spy for the Lurivia Kingdom who wanted to find out the inertia of the Western Elvian Kingdom. It was as if he would continue to assume I was lying if I did not answer as he wished.

When I repeat the answer or remain silent at all, he will not hesitate to hit or kick me. Many times my face was hit, my empty stomach was injured inside and out from the kick, my fingernails were pulled out, the man also often carried a whip and whipped my body. Bruises, scratches, incisions and punctures fill the entire body. Not to mention by humiliating my pride. He deliberately didn't allow me to go to the toilet so I had to pee in this room, in my pants, right in front of his eyes. After that he will laugh and insult me with disgusting words.

Remembering that makes me want to cry. If my tears hadn't dried up, I would've done it. Over the past few years I have shed tears more often. This pain and humiliation is more than any bullying I've ever experienced.

My whole body hurts, my joints seem to be about to come off. My body's limp. I lost consciousness many times and vomited blood. I'd rather be immersed in a dream world than in real time. Because that's where I can live peacefully with those closest to me. Destiny is cruel. Once you touch the wrong thread, all the bad things can happen to you. If allowed, I want to turn back the time and choose a different thread.

But it doesn't seem like it's going to happen as long as I'm still stuck here. Being in this prison actually makes you often close to death. My head was drowned, only able to look at the floor. With the torment that will come to me.

*CRACK!

"There! Young Master, that girl is really here!" screech someone in the doorway.

A second later, the sound of footsteps of several people came into the room. My ears heard a series of sounds of shock from their mouths. Until the sound of someone approaching. Then he crouched down. His hand held my cheek and raised it so I could see his familiar face.

It was the pigtailed Elvian I had met before. A beautiful man with long lashes that are as flat as a woman. He scratched his lower lip. His gaze is so sweet. It was as if he was witnessing the saddest memories of his life.

"... until it has to be like this," he said lirih. "You still survive?"

I didn't answer.

The man got up and pulled the sword from its sheath. A second later, the chains that shackled my hands and feet were slashed. My body would have almost drooped to the floor if he hadn't caught me. For a moment, I felt calm. In this hell I can finally feel the warmth of a hug. Like the Elvian presence of healing medicine it removes the fear that is in the heart.

My hand gripped her shirt tightly, I leaned my face against her chest and began to shed tears. Although I did not know this person, his gaze and attention were so warm. Making my mind automatically make it a place to lean in the middle of all this madness.

"Where are you taking the girl, Young Master Keylan?"

A familiar voice sounded from the exit. Triggering back such great fear and radiating throughout the body. I was getting my face on his chest. Afraid that man's voice will come into my ear again.

"I should have asked. You did he get like this, Captain Iurga?" reply Elvian Pigtail who grabbed me. "I clearly remember giving orders to capture this girl alive. Am I not clearly conveying or do your ears need to be hollowed out again to understand?"

"My men and I did capture him alive."

"Yes, but you acted alone by hiding it and making it half alive. Obviously this is insubordination." The sound of Elvian Pigtails was rising. When I glanced, his sharp gaze was directed at his interlocutor.

"I think you need to be reminded once again, Young Master. My men work for your brother, we're only loyal to him. So I have no obligation to obey your orders."

"YOU'RE PART OF THE MILITARY, AND I'M ITS HIGHEST COMMANDER!! SO EXECUTE MY COMMAND WELL!!"

"Yes, yeah, it's up to you. That Haier-Elvian could be a threat to us, Young Master. Your brother will definitely not be happy with this."

"So this was all her work. That son of a bitch ...!"

"..."

After that I don't know what else they're talking about. My eyes went dark. My whole senses are dulling. My consciousness is slowly fading. But I felt so calm and peaceful this time. Perhaps it was because of the presence of that pigtailed Elvian that became a warm light in despair.