THE BLACK GOD OF DEATH
CH. 128

Their meeting went very well. They talked for a long time about some things and of course Xi also told of his journey with Airis and others to get to this place. Of course, not everything was explained by Xi because there were some things that he did not want to tell others.

After they finished talking, Yumiko took Xi on a walk to see the palace. The palace that looks mega when viewed from the outside, even looks mega when viewed from the inside. Some of the rooms in the palace are made of the best materials even protected by powerful magic. Included a lot of guard in each room makes this palace does not have the slightest gap to pass.

They continued to walk until they finally arrived at the backyard which is a beautiful garden and filled with snow - white snow that adds to the senses of the park.

Both of them were sitting in a place there. And it seems to be talking about something.

" This place, it's very peaceful and quiet... I saw for a few days that I lived here, everything was very peaceful. " Said Xi. Xi greatly admired the peace in this country. It is difficult to imagine and compare this country with countries that have been in the past. This snowy country is very clean from the name of garbage and minimal crime.

Yumiko was happy about Xi because Xi liked this place. That means this place has given a good impression to Xi.

" I'm glad you're comfortable here, but... " Say Yumiko with pleasure. But suddenly he lowered his head and looked confused.

Xi raised one eyebrow looking at Yumiko who had arrived - suddenly became moody. Seen from her facial expression, it was like something was making Yumiko feel uncomfortable. Xi stood up from his seat and walked over to Yumiko.

Xi was in front of Yumiko and then he went down and looked at Yumiko's face.

" What's going on? You look confused and sad. " Say Xi while confirming Yumiko's hair that covers her beautiful face gently.

" I don't really want to involve anyone else in this but... Xi, can we ask you for help? I think you're the only person I can trust right now. " Say Yumiko slowly. A problem that occurred late in this snowy country made Yumiko and Elsia confused. Many strange events make some of its citizens disappear mysteriously without the slightest trace. Even the families of the victims did not know.

Because it also happens some debates that make people work alone without trusting colleagues. This added confusion for Elsia as the person who led this country.

Yumiko, who sees her mother having trouble dealing with this problem, is very sad because she is unable to help her mother solve the problem.

" I'll help, as long as it's within my reach I'll help. " Said Xi.

Yumiko who heard that was very surprised because Xi was willing to help her. Yumiko held Xi's hand tightly making the uneasy feeling in her heart calmer.

" Thank you Xi, I don't know how I should repay your kindness after this. " Say Yumiko.

" Don't think about returning the favor first. If you want to solve this problem, you have to think about the best way. Regarding the matter you mean I don't know anything either, can you tell me a little? " Said Xi. Ask Yumiko to tell her about the problem. Even if there is little information he gets. It should be a little useful for him to resolve this matter.

Yumiko told Xi what she knew.

Some time ago there was an incident where livestock animals died in a terrible way. The animals died with hollow stomachs and the missing body parts were just the heart and heart of every farm animal. The incident made heavy losses to the Snowy country and led to the onset of a food crisis due to its current stride of farmed animal meat.

The situation is exacerbated by the presence of some people who mysteriously disappear. Even some of the patrolling soldiers were also killed with some body parts disappearing.

A soldier who survived said that there were some people who attacked them. Those people were extremely strong even with just a single blow making up for the armor they were wearing. Plus the stench of the people who attacked them was very pungent.

Before the men left with their quarry, a soldier ripped off a coat worn by the men. From the tearing of the coat he got there was a strange symbol painted there.

The symbol is a hand covered in blood that is holding a heart. And this problem does not happen only in snowy countries. There is also happening in small cities that are under the protection of the Snowy state and other countries that are in snowy areas.

When he heard the type of symbol said by Yumiko, Xi seemed to know the symbol.

" Hand holding the heart? " Murm Xi.

Yumiko who heard that asked "Why Xi? Do you know anything? "

" It seems so, I've seen a symbol that is exactly the same as what you're telling me. Hands covered in blood and holding a heart... It seems like this matter happened due to the deeds of the Gremory Switf Organization. " Said Xi.

Yumiko was surprised when Xi said that. " The Gremory Switf Organization? What are you saying that's true? " Task Yumiko again to Xi.

Xi shook his head as he said "I don't know if it's true or not. But right now I can only believe that this is all the work of the Gremory Switf Organization... For more details, we are looking for more information and there is a chance that my guess is correct. " Said Xi. Regarding the events told by Yumiko, it was exactly the same as the events that had happened in the Fafnir empire. An organization that kidnaps many people to make a chimera-making experiment.

At that time the Gremory Switf Organization had been destroyed by Xi. But back then, he was still unsure that the Gremory Switf Organization had ended just like that. There is a possibility that there is still the same organization or indeed the Gremory Switf Organization spread to many places.

When they were alone talking about something. Someone came and shouted with a heavy voice.

" Hey, you! What did you do to the princess?! " A thick-spirited man with a horrible facial expression was visibly angry when he saw Xi near Yumiko. That person was none other than Kansas.

Xi glanced at Kansas with his glowing red eyes. He said, "This guy didn't like my presence in the first place. Looks like he's planning to make trouble with me? I'll follow your game flow for now, I'm bored by chance. " Said Xi in his heart.

Xi stood up from the spot and looked at the kansas as he said "Who are you? " Task Xi.

Confidently and proudly Kansas replied. " I'm Kansas, the captain who leads the kingdom's elite knight army. How dare a lowly like you touch the princess! " the answer. Kansas was proud to introduce himself but afterwards he was angry that Xi was near Yumiko. " Daughter, look at this, I will expose all the lies of this lowly boy in front of you. And you'll see how weak he is. Only I am worthy to be the man who is always beside you princess. " Skansas said in his heart. The look on his face fully showed his evil intentions to Xi.

" Oh, is that doang? " Said Xi raising one eyebrow.

Kansas who heard that was immediately upset. His impression according to his view, he had been underestimated by an inexperienced young man.

" What do you mean 'that's doang '? You're a brat who doesn't know the height of the sky still dares to brag that you're a strong man? " Kansas said angrily as he pointed his finger at Xi.

Xi let out his breath and spoke while throwing his face away. " I'm strong? Huh, it's normal... " Reply Xi.

Kansas was made very upset by Xi's attitude as if he didn't care about anything. Moreover, her bad attitude of not even respecting the older people made her an unworthy person to be by Yumiko's side.

" You fucking kid! Dare you throw your face away when you talk to me. Today, I will challenge you to a duel with me one-on-one. " Skansas Speak. He took off his gloves and then threw them at Xi. As a sign that he is challenging Xi to a duel.

Seeing this, Xi just kept quiet and said nothing. Seeing that Kansas became convinced that Xi was just a coward who was a lot of nonsense.

" Hahaha, what's wrong? Are you afraid of dueling with me? How can you help the princess if you're afraid to duel with me! What you said to the princess seems like just nonsense. You just want to get attention from him, don't you? " Skansas said while making fun of Xi.

Xi responded with a smile. He looked at the kansas and said "Alright, I accepted your challenge. Let's fight. " Said Xi calmly accepting the challenge of a duel against Kansas. " It just so happens that I'm a little bored at the end of this because I haven't fought yet. I wonder how strong Rank A this one is. " Said Xi in his heart. Xi accepts the Kansas challenge not only to satisfy his sense of boredom, but also wants to test the abilities of the Elite knight chief.

Kansas, who did not like Xi from the beginning, smiled happily when Xi accepted the challenge.

" Good, good job, boy. I'll destroy you when you're in the arena. " Kansas said in his heart full of evil intentions. " Come with me, I'll show you the place. " Subsequently Kansas walked away.

Looking at Kansas that had left, Xi still looked relaxed and seemed not to worry about anything that would happen.

Yumiko who was worried about Xi, she said "Xi... Are you gonna be okay? Sorry to bother you, I'll report this to my mother. " Say Yumiko. Yumiko felt uncomfortable when Kansas came and looked for trouble with Xi. It's a bad impression. Not expecting someone's good intentions to be looked at badly by someone else.

Xi looked at Yumiko with a smile, saying "Don't worry, I'll be fine... I'll teach him a little lesson. " Said Xi. Walking away followed Kansas who was already far ahead.

Yumiko was happy that Xi did not bother about this, however, even so Yumiko still felt uncomfortable with Xi. What's more, the person looking for trouble with Xi was his own person.

Seeing the two who had left, Yumiko also went and met her mother to tell this incident. Hopefully with the existence of Elsia, this misunderstanding can be resolved well - well.

Meanwhile, in a palace training room. In the Xi and Kansas arenas are there. It was witnessed by many soldiers who were spectators of the duel they both had.

" I heard they were going to fight! "

" Yes that's right, they're going to fight today. "

" I can't wait any longer, I want to see the greatness of the Kansas captain. "

The people who were on the edge of the arena looked excited to watch the duel of the two. Many people supported Kansas and predicted Kansas would win this duel. And there are some people who pity Xi for dealing with Kansas.

Those who support Kansas will win this duel continue to cheer Kansas by saying his name. The reason they can believe that Kansas will win this duel is because Kansas is the captain of the royal Elite knight who is very famous and trusted by the Queen.

Meanwhile, they look to underestimate Xi's ability and assume Xi will not win against Kansas. As a newcomer whose strength alone was unclear, everyone looked down on Xi and cheered Kansas on the arena.

With all the support from his subordinates, Kansas was so confident in this duel. Even before they started fighting, Kansas had imagined its victory. In his delusion, Kansas beat Xi to the ground, making him bend his knees and admit mistakes and beg for forgiveness to Kansas. And also, Kansas also fantasizes he's getting the full attention of Yumiko.

" Boy, are you with a voice of support - that support? Haha they are so excited, right? It's not too late for you to admit giving up and admit your mistakes. " Skansas's remarks to Xi. Showing everyone's support and opposition to Xi. Suggest Xi to raise his hand and admit defeat.

Xi who saw responded to him with a normal - ordinary course. He also said, "You're right... " Said Xi.

When he heard that, Kansas looked proud that Xi was self-aware. Kansas assumed that Xi would surrender and admit defeat in front of everyone. That would make him very embarrassed for just the big talk in front of Yumiko. But nevertheless...

" They're too noisy. " Subsequently Xi.

Kansas was shocked to hear the sound. The look on her face that had looked proud and happy, had now turned red with annoyance.

" This boy... He pretended - ostentatiously quiet solidity in his heart he was very panicked. What a cool fool but no ability. I'll make you feel miserable and humiliated here... " Kansas said in his heart. Kansas had planned something inside his head that would make Xi feel the pain.

" Boy, with your abilities, I doubt you can survive my attack. You who do not have magic should give up instead of wasting your life in vain... " Kansas still looked down on Xi and he was still so confident he could defeat Xi with his abilities in just one move. However, while he was talking, Xi suddenly interrupted him by saying...

" Aren't you babbling too much? Rather than babbling on, you better prove your ability with your fists than your useless babble. " Said Xi to Kansas casually. Xi still looked calm and unafraid of Kansas, whose body was even bigger than his.

Kansas who heard that coming out of Xi's mouth, he was furious. With his face full of veins, Kansas said. " Well, I won't hold back. " Said Kansas. Kansas was already furious with Xi's attitude that responded too casually as if he underestimated himself who was a captain of the elite knight chief.

Xi smiled as he watched Kansas become serious. He said "Then... The duel begins... " Said Xi. As Xi was speaking, suddenly Kansas launched its best attack on Xi. A thrust of the sword covered by the sword aura added to the sharpness of the sword. Added to the speed possessed by Kansas, Kansas easily covered the distance between himself and Xi in a short time. So that the attack released by Kansas hit Xi hard and without Xi can react to avoid it.

Kansas, which initiated the first attack in this duel, successfully attacked Xi by a landslide. But Kansas felt something strange. His sword felt light and did not feel like it was about someone.

Everyone including Kansas was shocked because Xi appeared behind Kansas.

" Successfully avoided huh? I think I know why he's so confident... He has a little ability. " Skansas said in his heart as he turned to look at Xi. " His movements are fast and without sound, should only be done by someone who has a Class as a Killer Class/Assassin. It seemed like this class of person was an Assassin, and it did not seem like he was an ordinary Assassin. " Next Kansas.

Meanwhile, Xi, who managed to avoid a surprise attack from Kansas, said. " He attacked me before I finished speaking... I feel very nostalgic for this incident. " Said Xi in his heart. But somehow, it made a feeling of pleasure in Xi's heart.

Kansas planned to take horses - horses ready to attack. Again he coated the sword in a sword aura with added a skill that could add speed.

" Maybe you're not an ordinary Assassin, but I've faced a lot of people like you... " Skansas said to his heart. He ran towards Xi very quickly and reached where Xi was in a short time. With his sword aura, Kansas slashed his sword at Xi. " Facing you is like facing an ant! " Continue Kansas while shaking his sword.

His slash sangay was fast and his accuracy was excellent. Even the gust of wind from his sword was so strong that it could make scratches on the floor.

From that slash, Xi managed to dodge it a second time. While being in a safe place and with enough distance to keep himself Xi said. " He is indeed different from other Rank people, maybe it is because he is Rank A Special. He is very strong. " Said Xi in his heart.

Kansas did not believe the second attack was dodged by Xi so easily. Kansas turned around and leapt quickly towards Xi and gave Xi many sword slashes.

Despite being faced with hundreds of sword slashes raining down on him, Xi still looked calm and could even avoid them all without the slightest problem. Not even the slightest bit of Xi unleashed his ability in dodging those sword slashes.

" He's amazing, but... The attack is not a problem, I can still avoid it. " Say Xi with a smile. He continued to avoid the Kansas attacks without difficulty.

In the eyes of others, Kansas' sword slashes were extremely fast and perhaps even difficult or even unable to see them. However, for Xi, all of that looks very slow or the Kansas movement is seen slowing down in his view. Xi was able to avoid it easily.

It can happen because of the difference in level and rank that is quite far. The distance between Rank A and Rank S is enormous, perhaps the amount of energy can be ignored. However, the increase in the amount of power from all the stats was very different.

" Can he avoid everything? Even while smiling? " Kansas said in his heart. Kansas was shocked because Xi still looked calm. Kansas was confused as to how Xi could do all that.

Meanwhile on the edge of the arena. Without them knowing, Queen Elsia and Yumiko observe Xi's fight against Kansas. Both of them looked serious when observing the fight among the spectators who were hebo.

Feeling that this duel had exceeded the limit of the duel in general, Yumiko gave advice to stop the duel.

" Mom, how about we stop their duel... This is overrated. " Say Yumiko. He advised Elsia to stop the duel between Xi and Kansas.

Hearing Yumiko's request, Elsia pensively thought for a moment. According to his thoughts, this duel was very good. Not just to watch, but also as a lesson for Kansas to improve its arrogant and haughty nature.

" No need, just let it continue. " Reply Elsia.

Yumiko was surprised to hear. " A what? Wh why? " Tanya Yumiko's.

Looking at Yumiko who was acting strangely as if looking worried, Elsia let out her breath. Smiling Elsia said "Dear, I know you're worried about your lover... But, try to observe their fight well. Although it looks like Captain Kansas is superior, but the reality is that the current one who controls the course of the fight is Xi. He really is an interesting guy. I really am envious... " Talk Elsia while teasing Yumiko.

Yumiko's face reddened in embarrassment. Her attitude was strange and glagapan when Elsia referred to Xi as her lover.

" I mother what are you saying?!! Xi and I are not like that... That that's... " Said Yumiko who was banta banta banta when speaking out of embarrassment.

Seeing her misbehaved daughter, Elsia chuckled softly at Yumiko.

Yumiko became confused due to embarrassment at the time. Shamed, Yumiko finally calmed herself down. He returned to watch Xi's fight against Kansas. And at that moment, it was clear to him that what his mother said was true.

" I think I'm too worried... I know Xi is strong and will definitely win at this duel but, what strange feeling is this in my heart... I felt uncomfortable and heavy-hearted to see Xi fighting there. I hope something doesn't happen that I don't want... " Say Yumiko in her heart.

Elsia who was looking at Yumiko was only focused on noticing Xi, she smiled while hiding her little laugh. This was a new thing that she saw from her daughter, before her something like this had never happened to Yumiko. Yumiko is always cold to men. But this time, he saw with his own eyes, Yumiko who was worrying about a man in her tribe. It really made Elsia feel happy because she could see a sweet smile on Yumiko's face.

" Normally this child is always cold and does not care about any man. But this time was different, he looked and waited with worry a man who was fighting there. It's something new, he's grown up. " Elsia said in her heart. Happy to see her daughter happy and worried about someone she likes. For Elsia, Yumiko's attitude was normal. Such an attitude will certainly appear when you see someone you like is in trouble whether it's a man or a woman. Everyone has the same feeling when it comes to love.

" But this kid is good too. I know he's strong but I didn't think he could put Kansas under pressure. " Elsia said while watching Xi who was fighting.

Meanwhile, the white knight Captain who witnessed the fight was shocked and very astonished.

" This kid, Xi isn't just pretty good. Although he received back-to-back attacks from Captain Kansas, he challenged Captain Kansas to do even more to get him serious. " Watt said in his heart. His face was filled with sweat watching the fight. " The attack in a row was terrible... It's even hard for me to see it. But, to get Captain Kansas to this point... " Continue Watt. Watching Kansas being played by Xi in this duel even when Kansas was getting serious. To make him run out of words to mix up the figure of Xi who looks terrible in his eyes. Even the figure of Xi in his eyes looked even more terrifying compared to arrogant Kansas.

Meanwhile, in the arena. Kansas was still trying to attack Xi at his speed. However, not the slightest bit of his successive attacks hit Xi.

Xi jumped back on the last attack from Kansas. There he saw Kansas looking exhausted. Can be seen from the look of his face and the sweat that blotted his face and the sound of irregular breathing. It showed that Kansas was completely exhausted and it was impossible for him to continue even winning this duel.

Seeing that, Xi said, "You look exhausted, why don't you just give up? There was no point in continuing this duel... " Say Xi to Kansas.

Kansas shouted and interrupted Xi as Xi spoke. Kansas said "Fuck enough! Don't pity me?! Aren't you taking this fight seriously? You take me for granted? " Said Kansas. The loud voice along with her angry and annoyed tone was because Xi pitied her. Kansas insisted on continuing this duel and refused to admit defeat. Suddenly this made Xi silent for a moment until finally Kansas continued "I Kansas will not admit defeat to anyone! Go ahead and face me seriously! Don't think just because I can't hurt you you've won! " Kansas continued yelling at Xi loudly.

The original Xi only wanted to dispel his sense of boredom in this duel. Now his outlook began to change. Xi opened his eyes slowly and looked at Kansas with his glowing red eyes.

Along with the moment he opened his eyes, a pitch-black aura enveloped him. It was a condition when Xi was serious and prepared to fight and show real ability.

In the middle of the arena occurred a huge burst of energy that instantly shook the arena and its surroundings. Everyone was shocked by the amount of energy released by Xi, and it was truly terrifying. Everyone was depressed because the dense magic energy released made the air around mixed or depressed by magic energy.

Kansas who witnessed it was shocked. His eyes were wide open as if his eyeballs wanted to come out. His face was filled with cold sweat and paled with the appearance of fear within him which made his entire body tremble.

Looking at Xi who was stepping her feet with heavy steps. Kansas was terrified. Kansas wanted to turn around and leave the arena, but his legs could not be moved. His feet were numb and did not follow the instructions given by the brain. So Kansas could go nowhere but stand where it stands now.