E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 59 - The Thread of Destiny

The reaction Leo gave was quite quick to the theft. He immediately pulled the boy's left arm and slammed him to the ground.

'Braakkkk!!'

"Fuckin' shit. You realize what you just did?!" Said Leo while giving a cold look. A gaze that He always gave when the emotion of his hatred peaked.

Meanwhile, the other two slaves could only step back. But no one dared to run away. Besides, why run away? They have just been offered comfortable jobs and high salaries. It's just....

"Fucking nobles like you are just telling lies! You guys are not at all...."

Before the slave who stole the holy sword finished his sentence, Leo quickly and unhesitatingly kicked his head to the ground.

'Bruuukk! Braakk! Bra!'kkk!'

Not just once, but more than five times Leo stepped on the slave's head without mercy. Immediately the incident was enough to attract the attention of many people.

But Leo didn't care about it at all. What was on his mind at this moment was, a slave who had just been offered a better and easier life, was instead defying and stealing his goods.

Moreover, the stolen items were not ordinary items. If Leo were to lose that holy sword, not only himself would be in trouble with Feris.

But the whole world will be in trouble because one of the heroes is no longer able to fight to the fullest after losing his weapon.

After kicking the slave's head five times, Leo finally stopped and let the slave understand the situation.

"Look, I'm not lying about the job I'm offering you. Even though I could have lied, couldn't you give me a chance by looking at it in person?

Even though you don't believe it at all, can't you run away directly? Why are you even after my sword? Huh uh?! Say it!" Leo asked as he took the sword from his right hand and stomped back on his body.

But this time Leo stepped on the abdomen. Making the slave who had not even eaten for 2 days spit out whatever was left in his stomach. So too with the blood that now covered his face.

"A.... L'm.... Ma. a. a...." Speak to the boy with a body that has now become limp.

Not stopping there, Leo immediately dragged the slave after securing the holy sword back now on his right waist.

"Lessons for both of you. I will take care of you like a free man. Instead, you will help me with my work. If you don't do it, or even like it, I won't hesitate to kill you on the spot." Leo said to the two slaves who now looked so frightened.

But with this incident they are aware. That the trader who looks lethargic and weak can finish them off easily and quickly.

"Well, sir...." Reply to them both at the same time.

In fact, Selene who was currently in the distance began to feel horrified. But he didn't feel bad for the boy. That's because Selene knows how important the sword is not to Leo, but to humanity itself.

Currently, Leo planned to drag back the slave and return him into the slave market.

With his left hand pulling one of the slave's legs, Leo continued walking without thinking about his fate.

At that moment it was....

'Bruuukk!!!'

A powerful punch pointed right at Leo's stomach. Throw it a few meters. His body rolled on the ground. Dirtying his neat clothes.

"Kuughh! Goddamnit! Whatdoyouwant?!" Shouted Leo with eyes now filled with hatred. For some reason, today he had a pretty bad luck.

Seeing her Master being thrown like that, Selene immediately ran towards Leo. Help him to get up from the ground.

"Master.... I'm sorry for being quiet since...."

But Leo didn't answer. He simply wiped the blood slightly out of his mouth after receiving the powerful blow.

'Which is true.... I've upgraded my clothes to withstand the physical attacks. But I still receive injuries like this?' Leo thought in his heart as he looked at the figure of the bully.

The woman had blond hair in braids. Right now, he looks to help the slave that Leo just beat up to wake up. Not only that, he sprayed a red liquid on him. His injuries improved a little.

"What's wrong. I'll protect you. Now go before He comes back after you." Said the woman.

Her white robe looked so beautiful in this state. As if he were a hero. With a four-pointed star emblem and a few other small stars on his back, everyone knew that He was a Church Warrior. Or at least, a pastor.

"I don't know what your problem is but beating up such a poor person unilaterally is not a good thing." Said the woman with a sharp look.

His right hand had even grasped the sword that was on his left waist. Prepare to face Leo fully.

Meanwhile, Leo was still busy cleaning up the dust on his clothes.

"Selene. Be careful, he's strong." Said Leo.

Hearing that, Selene immediately pulled out a short sword on her waist and was in a position ready to fight.

"Okay, my lord." Reply Selene briefly.

Many residents who had previously been around this place seemed to have left. Leaving a place that might become the killing field.

They didn't know Leo and the woman. And that's why they don't want to get involved in whatever problems they have.

"I don't know what your problem is to interfere, but I'll take the blow back." Reply Leo as he immediately stepped closer to the direction of the woman.

The woman retorted by pulling her sword. He mounted horses to avenge any attack that would be directed at him.

'That guy looks weak, but can withstand my blow? Then the woman.... He's experienced.' The woman thought in her heart.

Each step that Leo made shortened the distance between the two of them. It's just, there's something that makes Leo feel a little nostalgic.

'What feeling is this? Why am I like....'

By the time Leo was close enough to see the information with his Clairvoyance....

'Stamp!'

"Re.... Reina?" Ask Leo with teary eyes.

He felt ashamed of himself for not being aware of his strength and appearance. He should have realized it right from the beginning. But since Leo was still blinded by his anger, he didn't really think about his resemblance.

And now, after Leo had seen him directly with his ability, there was no more doubt in it.

The woman standing before him right now, was none other than Reina. Instantly, Leo immediately noticed the condition of his body that seemed thinner.

From behind her beautiful white robe, and elegant thin armor, a bandage is seen vaguely on her neck and left hand.

"Reina's.... What the hell happened to you?" Leo asked in a trembling voice. His right hand seemed to be reaching for the woman's body. His face had a complicated expression. Like a mixture of fear, guilt, and sadness.

With a face that looked frightened and confused, the woman who had been confirmed was Reina was just walking backwards. Stay away from the man.

"Why do you know my name?" Reina asked while putting on a face that looked terrified.

In the distance, there was a silver-haired man running towards the two of them.

"Reina! What's going on?" Ask the man who is none other than Lucas himself. After seeing Leo, Lucas quickly realized it.

"Auh? So you met Mr Leo? Remember right? He is the merchant who helped us put up the Quest on that Elf continent. Maybe in a few weeks the adventurers will be back." Lucas said with a smile towards Reina.

'That's so.... Right now, am I really that scary to the point of scaring her?' Ask Leo in his heart.

His mind is mixed.

He had always thought that Reina had been in the Canary village all this time. Live quietly and comfortably in the most distant region of the demon invasion.

But in reality, the girl He had always wanted to protect had many wounds on her body. All of that was shown from his bandages.

Leo was completely unwilling to let go of his chance meeting back with Reina at this time. He desperately wanted to shout that he was Dimas, his partner when he first arrived in this world.

But Lucas has come in and confirmed that his name is Leo. What's more....

'I don't want to ruin his view of Dimas with my current self.'

Finally after a moment of thought, Leo had chosen a decision that was quite heavy in his heart. He knew that Lucas was just a good innocent man. Which will most likely take good care of him.

Moreover, Reina had joined the Church. There must be a lot of people protecting him there. Therefore, there was no longer any reason for him to intervene further.

Leo sighed before turning his body.

"Lucas, next time teach your student some manners to the person who has helped him. Also, teach him not to interfere in the affairs of others. Then.... You're a medic, aren't you? At least take care of the wounds on his body." Said Leo leaving immediately.

He did not turn his body or his eyes. That was because Leo had decided to choose this path.

Selene who heard their entire conversation could only fall silent from the confusion. Moreover, He heard the word Reina that Leo had spoken in his sleep.

"Master?" Selene asked in confusion.

"We'll be back. Take the two of them and explain the other rules of working under me."

Leo's expression had now returned flat as before.

"Are you sure you're going?" Ask Selene again.

"Hmm? What's wrong? I no longer have any business with them." Reply Leo with a flat voice.

He has swallowed away his sorrow. Reina now lives happily with someone else.

As soon as he saw Reina's expression, Leo knew.... That he will no longer be the same person as the old 'Dimas' after all this.

Being a figure that even feared by him.

Meanwhile....

"Reina, what's going on?" Lucas asked in confusion.

Before replying, Reina sheathed her sword back and slightly sighed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know it was the merchant who helped us. But I saw him beat up a slave mercilessly. Given how it could have happened to Dimas.... My body moved on its own to save her." Clearly Reina while putting on a sad face.

Lucas remained silent for a while. Give Reina space and time to calm herself down.

Their purpose here this time was only to look for some materials and also to find the figure that Reina had always been looking for.

Maybe they missed it in this town, or some other town. He could even be in a remote village.

"Reina's.... Come on, we'll search the slave market. Who knows if someone knows him." Lucas.

Reina simply nodded lightly while rubbing her eyes. But there was one thing that confused him.

"Lucas, have you ever introduced myself to that merchant?"

Lucas thought for a moment while looking at the sky.

"If you think back, it's true too. I introduced you to Leo in this town about a month ago." Reply Lucas.

"That's it...."

Finally, silence again enveloped the two of them before continuing the search inside the slave market.

Without him knowing, the person he had always been looking for was the one he had just beaten with all his might.