THE BLACK GOD OF DEATH
CH. 137

In the afternoon snowfall slowly began to rain down on the city. Everyone was still amazed - amazed by the success of Party Caron in defeating monsters in the dungeon.

Meanwhile, under the tree, Xi and Yumiko are looking at each other like lovers who have just met again. The two looked at each other and exchanged smiles.

From Yumiko's point of view, Yumiko was very happy that Xi had returned safely. Yumiko smiled sweetly like an angel who made Xi blush.

" Everyone was worried because of the appearance of the S-class gate that arrived - arrived. Even the Duke panicked because his son was inside the dungeon but... I believe everything will be fine and safely under control. Because you were there with them. If it was someone else, maybe I wouldn't be this sure. " Say Yumiko. Indeed, although in his heart he was worried about other conditions, but Yumiko still believed until the end that everything would be fine and everyone would return safely.

No ads that do not panic and no one is not worried when the S class gate appears. Everyone knew, that S-class gate was the most dangerous gate. However, who would have thought that if the S class gate was to be completed by one person. No one had predicted this even until now. No one will believe even if it is the truth.

They, the people who believe the story are the people who already know it or see it directly.

" How can you be so sure? The gate is S class, according to the logic of people, it is clearly impossible if it is completed by one person? " Said Xi while asking Yumiko.

Hearing the question from Xi, Yumiko chuckled as she covered her mouth with her hands. He laughed because it was a very funny question if it was asked from Xi. However, for the sake of answering Xi's question, Yumiko seriously and confidently replied.

" Is there another reason? Isn't that because of you? I believe in you, and the proof is that you can do what no one else can. And this is the only one, the S-class gate you can handle alone without even getting hurt in the slightest. Others, may have run away in fear when facing the monsters that are in it. But, unlike you who are fearless and always proud of your strength and abilities. You're the strongest person I've ever met and the only strongest person I know. Is that enough to answer your question? " Answer Yumiko. Yumiko proudly praised Xi. Putting aside her personality, when it comes to strength, Yumiko is sure Xi is the strongest of the strong people she has ever met.

There was always a great distance between the other strong people, but for those people when compared to Xi. The gap in strength and ability between them was enormous. It was like they had to break into or climb a huge wall.

Hearing Yumiko's statement, Xi simply went over with a small smile. " You are this... It's up to you. Na, now how do you deal with those people? " Said Xi while pointing towards the crowd of people who were crowding Caron's party.

" Just leave them for now, those people will get it done. " Say Yumiko. His words agreed to the Guild Master and the Association Chairman.

On the other hand, in a tall building. In a dark room there are some mysterious people who witnessed the incident. And that made them very surprised. However, their leader tried to calm the mood of the others by saying.

" All of you calm down, there's no need to think about that useless thing. What we need to keep an eye on now is our target. The man who was near Princess Yumiko. " Say the mysterious figure behind the darkness. Everything looks very faint because they are completely fused with the darkness.

It allows them to be unknown to others. Even if that person was a Rank S adventurer though. Their ability to hide their existence is extraordinary. Unlike the Assassin - other assassins who only rely on skills.

" That guy... He looks ordinary - ordinary but, we cannot underestimate him. Since she was near Princess Yumiko, she was definitely not an ordinary person... " Say someone with a heavy tone. His pupils were green and there was a scar on his left eye. The figure also concluded, if their target this time is as mysterious as them. The information they had about the man was minimal. Absolutely can not find more information about power data or anything like that.

" I think so, too, but... According to young master Rumbel. The man was just an ordinary adventurer who came from outside the snowy area. The rank is not high, just Rank C. But I can't be sure if it's right or wrong. The reason, the information is only a conjecture from young master Rumbel. " Say someone in a black hood. He was leaning against the wall like an assassin who asked for orders.

While playing his sharp knife, he gave everything he knew about the man to his colleagues. However, he also warned his colleagues that the information was not yet valid.

Their leader is always covered by the darkness in the room. With a serious look on his face and a sharp look, he walked towards the door saying.

" No matter what the Rank is, tonight we're going to move. Prepare yourself and don't let your guard down. Be sure to pay attention to the surrounding environment, and do not let anyone see it. " Said the leader of the mysterious group. Open the door of the room and walk out. And in the blink of an eye his existence disappeared like a shadow.

And it was also followed by the others disappearing in the darkness in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, Xi continued to look at a tall building where the mysterious people had been. Previously Xi could feel their existence even though it was vague. However, when they left, Xi was no longer able to sense their existence.

" They're gone? Looks like they're up to something. " Murm Xi while looking at the tall building.

Yumiko, who was looking at Xi, was curious about what Xi was saying. Yumiko followed Xi and it was fixed on an abandoned high building.

" Ohw... That building, is there something there? " Task Yumiko to Xi.

Hearing Yumiko's voice, Xi immediately regained consciousness from her daydream. He shook his head slowly then said "No... It's just like I felt someone's presence there. " Answer Xi.

" In that building? " Task Yumiko again.

Xi nodded in anticipation of Yumiko's question. Although feeling strange, Yumiko was also surprised how Xi could feel the existence of someone in the empty building that was very far from where they were now. Not even he has felt anything since.

However, Yumiko thought positively. " Maybe it's just your gut feeling, the building's been abandoned for a long time and I don't think anyone lives there. " Say Yumiko. What Xi felt earlier Yumiko did not take Xi's words seriously.

And if it was thought with normal thought, even if it was a Rank S once, it would be impossible to sense the presence of someone from such a great distance. Unless that person has a wide area detection skill and also a high level. Maybe it can be trusted.

Meanwhile, to Yumiko's knowledge, Xi did not possess such a skill. Although Xi has abnormal abilities, Xi never once told him that he has a Skill that can detect the presence of others.

Besides that. Xi silently watched the map system that showed the location of the building. In the picture shown by the system to Xi, there is no life in the building except for the rodents that nest there.

" Hmmm, so there really isn't? Maybe it was just my gut feeling? But... At first glance I felt a strong existence there... " Murm Xi in his heart. Although the system has proven there is no one there, but Xi did not really believe it. Xi was very confident in his intuition saying that the feeling he felt before was true.

Xi is convinced that there are people who are after him. Smiling faintly as he said in his heart "Alright... Since I believe in my instincts so much, let's see who's going after who tonight. " Said Xi in his heart. Xi already had plans to uncover them all.

The day is late in the afternoon and soon it will change with the evening. At that moment, when everyone had dispersed, Xi said goodbye to Yumiko.

" It's late, then I'll go home first... " Said Xi. However, before he turned around, Yumiko held him back by saying.

" Wait on Xi... I want to tell you something. " Say Yumiko. Xi stopped and stayed for a while to listen to what Yumiko wanted to say to him. Yumiko continued. " Tomorrow the displacement pedestal in the town square will be opened. There will be many people present tomorrow to follow the event... Xi, will you accompany me to explore the dungeon together? " His speech says his true purpose. Yumiko asks Xi to accompany her to explore a large-scale dungeon that will be in instead of later when the displacement pedestal event begins.

Hearing him, made Xi feel interested. The displacement pedestal was a large-scale dungeon that did not open at all times. Each country or city usually has its own displacement pedestal which is formed naturally in the city square.

The extent of the naturally formed dungeon, not many people know how big or wide the dungeon is. Some experts who examine the reason for the displacement say that the area of the dungeon is as big as an island, or even as big as a fruit. Many people also say that the base of the displacement is an island or a continent that is lost from this world. And manifests itself as a stump of stone called the bed of displacement.

Given the pedestal the displacement is a large-scale dungeon. Xi became interested in following him. Not just items or step items contained in it, but certainly there are many monsters who live there that can increase the level of themselves and others.

Xi could not refuse the invitation. And agree to come with Yumiko tomorrow. " There's no reason for me to refuse your invitation, I'll come along. " Said Xi.

Yumiko was happy because Xi agreed to go along with her. " Ok, I'll wait for you tomorrow the town square. Oh yeah, maybe I'll take the Princess too. " Say Yumiko.

Hearing the question, Xi came to mind with the name Yumiko had just mentioned. Xi turned his head and glanced at the Princess who was near Duke Esteban. " Seeing the situation that happened inside earlier, is he still able to join the raid tomorrow? " Tanya Xi in her heart. In his heart, he also felt a little guilty for threatening the previous Princess not to reveal her abilities to Duke Esteban. Although his intention was only to scare him, but seeing the Princess' expression, Xi felt that he would scorn or be afraid of her.

" I don't mind you taking her, because these large-scale dungeons more people would be better off. Can I bring my friends too? If it's just the three of us, I'm afraid something's not going to happen. At least by adding a few people will increase the chances of survival. " Said Xi. Xi asked Yumiko to allow him to bring Airis, Astia and the others. Given that Glaamy and Yanzam are still in Rank A, Xi intends to make them stronger at the Raid tomorrow.

What Xi said was true. Seeing the Raid situation earlier made Yumiko unable to make a rash decision. If a dungeon's difficulty alone can increase, what else is the Place of Transfer. Although such a thing has never happened, it does not rule out the possibility that it will happen when they go in there.

Which is the displacement pedestal this time is very different from what was in the city of Jisa before. Where in the snowy country, the Displacement Floor has six stages or six floors where each floor is different from the other floor. It could be that on the first floor is a snowy forest and on the second floor is filled with many volcanoes and magma where - where.

The hazard ratio is very difficult to measure. Because every year the ratio of the level of danger will change. However, the higher the level of danger, there are many hadia in it.

Thinking about how dangerous it would be to be in there later, Yumiko decided to follow Xi's advice, which would invite her friends to come along.

" Okay, I don't mind. I'll be waiting for you at the town square tomorrow morning, make sure you come because I want to explore with you. " Say Yumiko. It was hoped that Xi could come and have an adventure together with him.

" I'll definitely come tomorrow morning, it's starting at night. Hurry home. " Xi assured Yumiko that she would definitely come. Xi told Yumiko to go home before nightfall.

According to Xi's words, Yumiko nodded slowly and invited the others to go home. " Since it's all over, let's go back. " Yumiko told all the royal troops to return to the palace.

The sun goes down and the night comes. Xi who had not reached the inn continued to walk casually towards somewhere. The direction of the destination was the city gate where Xi wanted to go out of the royal city briefly to breathe fresh air at night while walking around the outskirts of the city filled with trees.

Outside of the city gate, Xi continued walking while lamenting the beautiful night sky. In the sky there really is very beautiful with the presence of many stars - stars that believe.

The moonlight that illuminated the night gave a feeling of calm and comfort to his heart. Xi continued walking without stopping his steps and without him noticing, he was already inside a forest filled with cold snow.

When he arrived and stopped his steps, snow fell on him. Meanwhile, Xi just stood there quietly letting the snow rain rain down on him.

On the side, without Xi noticing. There were some mysterious people in black robes following Xi from a distance. They quietly followed Xi from behind by following his footprints left in regret.

The robe they wore was no ordinary black robe. The cloak can hide the existence of the wearer so that others will not be aware of their existence. Added with some of the same skills they have, which is settles - sludge and also silent.

Skill settles - the precipitate is a skill that they can use to hide the sound of their footsteps like a ninja who moves to settle - the sink to stab his target. This skill allowed its user to not leave the slightest trace when walking slowly - land. So it is impossible for them to be discovered or followed by others they do not know.

While Silent is a skill that can cover users and colleagues around from the outside world. This skill does not really set them apart from the outside world because they can still be seen. However, the true ability of the Silent skill was to negate the voice of the skill owner as well as the others. Or rather a skill that could prevent their voices from leaking out as they spoke.

Silent Skill is an area, where the areas involved in Silent skill will all sound out. This skill is perfect for interrogating other people and getting the information of the person being interrogated without fear of them getting caught by the other party.

Upon arrival in the forest, they continued to follow the trail left behind by Xi. After a long time of following the footprints, their leader felt something strange. Because they do not feel they will reach or even meet their targets. He felt that he and the others had been trapped.

" stop. " The leader of the group asked everyone to stop.

Everyone stopped walking when they heard it. One of them who was confused asked. " Chairman... What was? Why are we stopping? Isn't our target there? " Tell the black-robed figure while asking about the reason.

The leader answered questions from his members by saying. " We... It's at the end of its tracks. The tracks stop here. " She said.

Hearing that statement made the entire group shocked. How could they lose track of the man they were targeting. Though they clearly saw the man entering this forest.

A person with a wound in the left eye also reveals. " It was like his tracks had disappeared from being buried by the falling snowfall. As we walk slowly, the trail disappears. " Say that figure.

Seeing the situation, the leader thought of something. As they followed their target into the forest it was obvious that they had activated all the skills to follow him. And surely the target will not know their whereabouts. But, seeing the trail end here, and thinking about the snowfall was indeed a good option to remove the trail.

However, this snowfall fell slowly and did not allow it to directly cover its entire footprint that quickly.

" It's weird, this trace is kind of going to be purposely made to direct us... " The Leader muttered while holding his chin. And then the leader realized what was really going on.

" It looks like we're stuck... " Said the Leader.

Hearing that made everyone even more surprised.

" Ter's trapped? We stuck? " Task the figure with the wound in his left eye.

" Yes, we've been trapped by him. We think that we are hunting him, but what really happens is that we are not hunting him, but he is hunting us. " Said the Leader. Therefore the Leader dreams his men to be alert and careful of surprise attacks.

However, when they took out their weapons and began to stand by, someone realized that their number had decreased than it should.

" wait... Where did everybody go? " Say someone in black robes to others about the people who follow them behind.

" damn... He is one step ahead of us. I thought we had prepared everything well, I didn't think we were even left behind! " Said the leader of the black-robed group. He was upset that his plan to intercept Xi failed.

All those who were panicking started to hold their weapons tightly. There was a fear they had never felt before while hunting someone. This time the person they were hunting was extremely dangerous, and in the blink of an eye made a state of being turned upside down which became those who were being hunted.

Surprisingly, Xi appeared before all of them from the darkness gathered there. Just then, Xi smiled faintly and knocked down a black-robed person who was already unconscious.

" I don't know who told you to kill me, but, I don't think that person is an ordinary person because he could hire a famous killer like you. Ghost Queen, right?! " Say Xi casually. In the face of the famous Assassins not the slightest bit of Xi felt fear. Rather he felt challenged because one of the greatest Assassins in the Snowy Area was looking for him.

Ghost Queen who is predicted as the strongest and greatest Assassin. His name had spread throughout the entirety of the Snowy Area. If the figure seemed to have intervened on his own to overcome his target, the person behind it should not be an ordinary person. The price to hire a dreamer from a ghost Assassin must be very high.

Xi's appearance from the darkness had already left all of them shocked. Plus Xi knows who they are. It is clearly something that is impossible, the information they have is very closely guarded. It left them perplexed as to how their information could be leaked.

Given that this was the first day they made a move to kill Xi, how was it possible for Xi to obtain his information and find out their identity.

Feeling unstrung, they thought that young Master Rumbel, the one who hired them to kill Xi was the one who leaked the information silently - silently without their knowledge.

" damn... That damn brat, once this is done I will definitely make a calculation with him! " Say a black-robed man with a wound to his left eye. In the Ghost Assassin group, this person was the number two person in the group. His abilities were not inferior to other great Assassins, and possessed strength equivalent to the number three great Assassin in the Snowy Area that was the Shadow Queen.

The scar on his left eye, was a wound that the Shadow Queen had given him when the two were fighting. In that fierce battle, Balista experienced his defeat of the Shadow Queen. Made himself lose the position as the three greatest Assassins.

Balista took out a knife from his pocket and prepared - ready to attack Xi. However, his intention was stopped by the Ghost Queen who thought Xi was not an easy opponent and could not be carelessly faced.

" Wait for Balista, don't act rashly! Or you roots end up like they did by him. " The Ghost Queen's speech blocked Balista's intention to attack Xi.

Balista who saw the Ghost Queen stop himself was quite surprised. In the group, Balista was the second strongest person. But, in order to kill his target that was in plain sight right now, the Ghost Queen instead stopped him. Confused, Balista asked the Ghost Queen.

" Chairman, why? " Task Balista to Ghost Queen.

The Ghost Queen answered Balista's question without shifting her gaze from Xi. He was afraid that when he turned away for a second, Xi would disappear from his sight and suddenly attack him and kill him. Since the Ghost Queen did not want that to happen, she replied.

" This guy is dangerous... At first glance it did look like an ordinary person, but he was actually an incredible assassin. " Answer to Ghost Queen.

Hearing that answer, Balista was astonished. In his view, it was true that the man had little ability because he could kill a member easily. However, Balista did not feel any threat from Xi that frightened him. Balista believes he can kill Xi in one fell swoop.

" Chairman, there's no need to hesitate like that. It was true that this brat had some ability, at least he was an Assassin Rank B. In terms of strength, our numbers and experience are already superior. It must be easy for us to kill this arrogant boy! " Say Balista to Ghost Queen not to hesitate. In any case, they are superior. Moreover, now they are in the forest, although Xi managed to escape but Xi will not be able to go far from the forest. Balista felt that this was an opportunity for them to attack and kill Xi before anyone came looking for him.

Seeing all those Assassins just staying where the dam did nothing made Xi become disappointed. Though before Xi was hoping to lose the Assassins it could comfort him a little, but did not expect that they would hesitate - hesitate to attack.

Xi yawned from the boredom of waiting, in a mocking tone, Xi said "Have you guys finished talking? Don't think because you guys used Silent skill, I can't hear you guys... Heh, that's stupid, since I've grown tired of hearing you guys keep talking and calling me boy. " Said Xi.

Xi's words made them all shocked. They did not expect that Xi could actually hear their voices despite having used the Silent Skill to cast their voices so as not to leak out.

" Ba how is it possible! In she can hear it?! " Said Balista who did not believe what Xi had just said.

Everyone broke out in cold sweat, looking at Xi with their doubtful gazes that they had previously been so confident in. Now they're not sure they can handle Xi easily, and the worst part they can think of is how many of them will be killed when they face him.

Xi looked at them with a sharp look, then he opened his mouth and spoke while slightly releasing his aura. " You are wasting my time, knowing this I will go straight home and sleep instead of serving a bunch of useless people like you! Neee, are you going to attack now or am I going to attack you first? "

A black aura emanated out from Xi's body and intimidated everyone in front of him - not least the Ghost Queen, the best Assassin on this land.