In the Church of Euricienne, The Goddess of Illusions. Priests and Bishops were happily discussing to each other, they talked about the wellbeing of the townsfolk in Ruben and also the crime rate which has increased over the past few weeks.
They discussed things and considered asking the Imperial Family to make a move until they are finally done.
Bishop Montresor was the assigned bishop on the Church of Euricienne in Ruben town, he was the one appointed as such because of his experience. He had already grown very old....His black beard now had hints of white in it as his hairline had started to recede, a sign of balding.
After sending the other clergies off, Bishop Montresor stepped into the Sacristy and there...he called out someone.
"Speak, what is it that you want? Old friend"
As Bishop Montresor uttered those words, a man with a carefree smile and Long black hair tied on a ponytail stepped out from the shadows as he chuckled.
"I just want some of your Goddess' wine"
Li Sheng smiled at Montresor who shot him a dubious look before grabbing the wine in the shelf, and tossed it towards Li Sheng.
"I doubt that. So, what is it really that you want?"
Montresor offered Li Sheng a seat as they both settled down on the sofa, right across each other.
"Well.....I actually came here because I discovered something interesting."
Taking out a piece of paper that he snatched on the way here here, Li Sheng then put it on the table infront of them and tapped on the image. It was the image of Roanoke who was called Rauke before.
[ WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: RAUKE ENIDRYLL
BOUNTY: 500 golds
Be cautious of the individual as he is a [ Cursed ] child ]
Tapping his finger on the [ Cursed ] word, Li Sheng smiled at Montresor, as if he was telling him something that only Montresor should know.
Staring into Li Sheng's eyes...Montresor felt anxiety creeping up to his spine as he heaved out a deep sigh.
"Fine. I will ask Ferdinand, The Bishop of Archanus to make it Alive only and give the child to you"
"Lovely. Be sure to keep him alive and bring him to me...because if he is dead, you might need to compensate me."
Li Sheng chuckled at Montresor's words as he then stood up and replied. After he said those words to Montresor, the glow in his crimson eyes became dangerous as if he was warning him.
Seeing that, Montresor could not help but sweat bullets even when Li Sheng already had his back turned.
"Ah right..."
Li Sheng halted his steps and smiled at Montresor
"Can I borrow some of your Phantom Skins?"
The long haired guy asked with a polite smile on his face.
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Arriving at the Front Gate of Ruben. Li Sheng checked his pocket watch as he saw that it is already past 5pm.
He stood there while humming and held two packs of Phantom skins in his hand.
He stood by the gate which made the Guards who recognize him somewhat feel anxious and just prayed for the best of their lives.
The sun had already set and it is already night time....but Roanoke was still not around.
With a hum, Li Sheng crossed his arms and checked his pocket watch. It was already 6pm.
"It is past your curfew...."
He muttered before disappearing like a phantom from the gate, his sudden disappearance startled the guards as they let out a sigh of relief.
When Li Sheng gave the pouch of silver to Roanoke, he actually added some trackable Ki in there, with his disciple being wanted....he sure put some precautions on it to keep him safe.
Now, he is finally here after tracking the pouch.
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"It is your Curfew now!"
Facing the Red haired middle aged man with severed hand, Li Sheng chuckled as he put back the blade of Luna's Descent to its sheathe.
Count Baifel, who just had his hand severed frowned at that sight as he hastily controlled his mana to stop the bleeding and try to regenerate.
Starting from the Green Rank, Blesseds finally learn how to heal themselves with mana. Although it requires a lot of mana, the fact that they can do so was a great feat in itself. Only those who are truly skilled can do that.
As count Baifel tried to regenerate his severed hand, He narrowed his eyes at Li Sheng whereas the other man just sneered at him.
"Who are you?"
The count spat with vigilance. Li Sheng then chuckled at those words and shrugged.
"Just a badass guy walking pass and issuing the curfew!"
Hearing the carefree response of Li Sheng, Count Baifel finally had an idea as to who he was facing and then manifested a spear made out of flame.
"So you are the Infamous [ Rebel from Heavens ], it is an honour to meet you"
"Oh don't be, you will die anyway"
Count Baifel tried to exchange pleasantries with Li Sheng but again, the latter just dismissed it and made fun of the middle aged man.
Scoffing, Count Baifel was ready to fight against Li Sheng when he felt his hands finally regenerating again....but before it fully formed into one, Purple Blaze of Flames engulfed Count Baifel's hand as it consumed him.
"W-what?!"
The Count uttered in surprise, which made Li Sheng sneer at him. The heat of the flames then consumed the arm of Count Baifel which made the middle aged man scream in pain and glare at Li Sheng.
"What did you do?!!"
He asked with hate growing on his tone.
Li Sheng, seeing the hate growing in the man's eyes, showed off the blade of Luna's Descent. Her blade was colorless....it was a translucent purple. Like it was the beautiful night sky....but as how much beautiful as it was, anyone who stared at it could not help but feel like being enthralled. It was eerie.
"Ah, My Dearest Luna's blade can destroy regeneration itself, those who try to regenerate themselves will be eaten by her flames. Hot isn't she? Ah, no pun intended"
Li Sheng joked as the flames slowly eat away the arm of Count Baifel. Hearing that explanation, Count Baifel then dismissed his regeneration and just focused on fighting against Li Sheng.
"Right, that's more like it"
Li Sheng chuckled as Count Baifel then rushed towards the guy and despite having only one hand to hold the spear of flames, Count Baifel still skillfully wielded it as he tried to cut down Li Sheng with the blade, But Li Sheng was just messing around.
"Now my foolish disciple...."
Li Sheng easily dodged Count Baifel's strikes which was devastating enough to burn down the surrounding and the mutants locked in the cell. Landing nearby Roanoke, Li Sheng then grabbed his disciple and held him by his side.
"I will start demonstrating the [ Bullshit Swordsmanship ] to you"
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Unable to move, I was caught in my Master's arms as he skillfully dodged the strikes of Count Baifel. Each strikes were devastating enough for me to think I would die instantly if I get hit. The reason why I thought so was because everytime Count Baifel's strikes miss my master and hit the cells where the mutants are locked up, a massive explosion would occur and burn the area where the strike landed...including the mutants which got caught up.
I was pissed at that, but I cannot do anything other than grit my teeth in my master's arms.
Settling on the roof because Count Baifel destroyed everything below, my master smiled at this open space and soon, Count Baifel also followed us on the roof.
"I did not know that the symbol of Terror only knew how to run like a rat"
Count Baifel, whose left arm was finally consumed by flames and had nothing left, stood infront of my master with a scowl. By his right hand, he held a blazing spear of flame.
"Ah, sorry sorry. I guess I am a rat huh? Woof woof?"
My master jokingly replied towards Count Baifel as he barked. This idiot...he meant rat, not dog. But Count Baifel only got madder as he lashed out again and thrusted his spear to us.
Seeing the large flame coming towards us in great speed, I grew nervous as master just chuckled and somersaulted over Count Baifel's head and landed behind him...while also holding me.
"Woah woah! Chill out dude! My fans wouldn't want me to become a grilled Snake!"
My master cried out in a jokingly hurried tone as Count Baifel just gritted his teeth and tried to turn and attack again, but my master just kicked him by his rear...or to be more precise, the butt. Which made the Count stumble forward and drop like a child.
What the hell....this guy is just making fun of his opponents! Now I know why people hate getting into fights with this guy....he would just humiliate them.
Fuming, Count Baifel tried to regain his stance but my master was already standing on top of his head...while carrying me.
"Woah, the view up here is good"
My master continued to humiliate the Count as the count persistently try to catch my master. This behavior only went on until....Count Baifel finally gave up.
The flames were already eating his torso, and he has been humiliated. With gritted teeth, Count Baifel knelt down on the ground in resignation as he put away his spear of flames.
"Just...kill me...."
I can't believe it. The man known to be a Spearmaster and have a fiery will...actually gave up? And my master was just there laughing infront of him while holding me. He did not break a sweat in humiliating the count. Just how powerful is my master, really?
Then as if trying to answer that question, My master drew out Luna's Descent from her sheathe. Staring at that bewitched blade, I shivered and remembered how my mind was controlled by her into wielding her without my knowledge.
"Very well, I will help you regain your Honor."
Master smiled and glanced at me.
"Watch closely, my disciple....on how great the technique that I will use, now"
My master uttered. Gripping Luna's descent with one hand, and in one swift but dirty motion, Master waved Luna's Descent in midair as if he was scribbling in the air. Then after that, an explosion occured.
"[ Bullshit Swordsmanship: Number One: Yadayada sword ]"
He did not even use any Ki but only a pure normal swordsmanship....and a crater larger than the Crab underwater was left after that. Count Baifel...left only a piece of charred corpse, beyond unrecognizable.