The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 21: The Ruins of Napetha

Clack. Clack. Clack. Clack.

Clack. Clack. Clack. Clack.

Jeduarr!!

Under the thundering sky, on the wet and dirty ground. A dirt road spread out, a silhouette seemed to be walking. Under the torrential rain the silhouette was still walking quietly.

As if not disturbed by the swift rain and thunder.

"Today is a little cold."

The silhouette spoke to the empty air in the middle of the wilderness, no one would hear it.

"mmm? Geez, in the rain like this there's the smell of blood."

Another path unkempt and filled with plants entered his view.

The silhouette's sense of smell felt that there was a smell of blood emanating from this unkempt path.

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Houses - Houses that have been damaged, roads that have become destroyed.

It was clear that this place had been abandoned for a long time. The day that started the night made this place even more gripping. However, there were dozens of figures covering themselves in black robes were gathering under the broken house.

The figure - the figure looks to be hiding from something.

"Miss Cethy, is the information reliable?"

A man wearing a black robe, spoke to the woman wearing the same robe.

They were sitting and gathering in an old room.

"I can't say it for sure, but it's most likely true."

The woman called Cethy answered the man.

"I feel a little bad about this."

The man made his complaint, but the woman did not answer, she just took out a paper with a map inside.

"Once again, dispel that doubt. No next time, this mission should succeed."

"It... Map of Napetha City?" The man asked, looking at the map carefully.

"Yes, I'll tell you again about the Plan, Mr. Yarth please take note.

Our target is 95% likely to be in this City Center, which is the previous owner of this City Mansion. Then, the City had two roads connected with the exit gate of the city. Therefore our group will be divided into 2 parts, one led by you and one by me. Furthermore, if there is a target alone do not act rashly and directly attack. Chances are it's bait to lure us out. And finally, it is estimated that the people who will appear here are Death walkers and Illusion Nightmare and their subordinates. According to the information from the Master we can still deal with both. Mr. Yarth Illusion, while I'm a death walker."

"The real plan, me and the group I brought would lure them in first because our group specialized in this kind of thing. As for Lord Yarth, they appeared when they had already turned their attention to us and attacked them from two different directions. The rest, it can change according to the conditions and situation, please Mr. Yarth to take the best decision when it happens."

The woman named Cethy explained by pointing at a map.

The figure of the man simply nodded without taking out a word.

"That's it, let's carry out this mission."

"Yes, to avenge my friends."

The two men stood up, and left the room. The people waiting outside the room gathered. Then they split into two groups and went in different directions.

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The Yarths went west while the Cethy Group went east.

They deliberately headed in different directions, aiming to break down the enemy's strength.

"Captain Yarth, 100 meters ahead, is a premeditated place."

A man approached Yarth who was running. Reported that the place they were headed to was soon visible.

"Good, let's get there soon."

The footsteps of Yarth and his group grew even faster.

They had long since parted ways with Cethy's group, if their plans went smoothly. Cethy will lure the enemy to Yarth in a moment.

The Yarth group stopped on a small road. Along the side of this road is filled with buildings that are still quite sturdy even though they have been damaged.

Yarth and his group quickly prepared and entered the buildings. Using the arm as sign language. Yarth instructed that everyone hide as best they could.

'Let's wait..'

Yarth is a player who has 2 jobs at once, namely Mage and Knife Master. Even so, Yarth is still not able to control and maximize both of his jobs. Currently the job that Yarth maximized was only Mage and specialized in Wind Magic.

Before Yarth was transferred to this world, his COTHENIC level game reached Lv337.

Among ordinary players, this level was already high. However, when compared with the weakest professional players of them even ber Lv450 and above.

While thinking about his past life, Yarth had been hiding for quite some time.

There was no sign that the Cethy group would be arriving soon. Right now, time is far from what was expected.

"I'm afraid something's going on."

Yarth muttered to himself, The group Cethy has not appeared to date is an odd thing.

But, if Yarth moves this time it will interfere with the Plan they have put together.

"How is this, Captain Yarth?"

"Wait, let's wait for the next 10 minutes."

"Pulse... All right, captain."

'Do I have to make a decision now? or should we wait? it's true Miss Cethy said to make her own best puff under these circumstances, but.....'

"Captain! Captain!"

"Uh?... What's up?!" Yarth pondered, but was soon made aware by the shouts of his subordinates.

"That! Look, there's a guy who looks like he's wearing the same outfit as Miss Cethy's group!"

The subordinate pointed to the end of the small road.

Yarth turned his eyes there. Seeing that someone was there, Yarth focused his gaze.

"That's........... No way?! Hurry up and help him!"

Yarth and his group immediately ran over and approached the man.

"Hey! You're okay?!"

Yarth approached the man and held him.

"T-Tu-an Yes.rth.. The Ce.pat T - Tol Cough.. Coughh.. Monsieur Ceth..y"

"Where is Miss Cethy now?! what's going on!?"

Yarth's question was not answered, the man looked blindfolded.

Yarth checked his pulse but it had stopped. This guy has bled to death.

"Tch.! All of them! we're leaving!"

"Good!"

Yarth ran, towards the location where the downtown mansion was located. The footprints left between the rain were only visible for a moment.

It shows that the speed is quite incredible.

A moment later, the Old Mansion entered into his sight.

Yarth quickly entered the Mansion along with his subordinates.

Brakk!

Yarth broke down the mansion's door with his foot. This door is still in good condition, proof that some life has come here.

A wide hall is visible, at the end of this hall is a staircase connecting the upper and lower floors.

Blank.

There was only an empty room, not a single human being.

There was only the sound of rain and thunder that rumbled.

"Captain."

"Yes, this is weird.. It seems like it's a trap."

Blakkk

The sound of a loud impact distracts Yarth and his group. There the door they had broken was fully reattached.

"Aaaa?!"

One of Yarth's subordinates shouted, then he lay on the floor.

It was as if his life rope had been removed.

"Assaults! heart - heart!" Yarth and his subordinates became vigilant.

"Ei-Ei Little Rat deliberately entered this obvious trap? especially if it's not an idiot?"

"Haihihah... You're right, they're just a bunch of idiots dreaming to be heroes."

Human figures one by one appeared, they filled all sides of the room. Their numbers were quite extraordinary compared to the Yarth group of only a dozen people.

But what was striking between them were the two people who were on the stairs.

Both of them were men, but their appearance was so bad.

Enough to make someone goosebumps just by looking at it.

"Ei-Ei in honor of little mice like you, I will introduce myself. My name is Ray."

"Haihihah... And I'm Rey. Greetings?"

The reactions of the subordinates of Yarth turned into fear after hearing these two people mention their names.

"T-Tung-gu is impossible...?"

"Shut up! even though he's Ray Rey's brother then what?! you don't remember their group killing our friends?!" Yarth shouted out filled with anger.

"Ei-Ei looks like this little mouse is upset, isn't Rey?"

"Haihi.. It seems so, Ray."

"While you two are much stronger than me, I will fight to the death.! attack it!"

Yarth yelled indicating his subordinates to attack.

But there was no response from his subordinates, Yarth turned around.

"What's wrong? you guys are so scared you can't respond to me?!"

"Haihi.... It seems like rats are stupid."

"Whisper! if you really don't want to attack just let me!"

Jrat!

Spratt!!

"Eh? Whahuh? Blood?" Yarth could not understand his condition.

His body was not injured, then where did the blood come from? Yarth seeks the origin of blood.

"Hey? You guys are kidding, right? What's going on?"

Yarth spoke to himself, seeing that all his subordinates had died.

Their bodies had been separated - separated by a glittering thread. Tears trickled down his cheeks, they were subordinates yet Yarth had already considered as brothers.

'Damn it! Goddamnit! Goddamnit!'

"How can the information from the master be wrong so far?"

Yarth muttered looking desperate, the feeling in his heart mixed.

Sad, angry, afraid of death all become one.

"Ei-Ei is Wrong, That information is not wrong, I am indeed an Illusion Nightmare. If Rey and I wear this mask, maybe you'll believe Ei-Ei."

"Haihi.. That's right, I'm Death Walker, you know why? hihihi.. Every time I walk there will be death there."

"Grkkp... Thenwhat? wh why? I will never forgive you! Windcutter Destruct..."

"Ei-Ei wait a minute, you haven't forgotten someone, have you?"

Prok

A clap was heard, then several people approached the Ray Rey brothers. Carrying a cat-eared woman wrapped in ninja clothes.

"W-What's Miss Cethy!? Goddamnit! you even used hostages? coward!"

Cethy's condition was so sad, his entire body was injured. Blood was pouring from some parts of his body. But his condition is still breathing.

"Our Ei-Ei was just told by the higher-ups to negotiate. If we wanted to, you'd be killed by now Ei-Ei."

"Haihihah... Listen, the higher-ups are interested in your wind magic and ordered us to make you a slave. Hihah.. Hows it? if you're willing to be a slave at least you and this lady will live. Hihih."

Hearing this Yarth clenched his hands and gritted his teeth.

Although he attacked with all his might, there was no possibility of winning. But it was impossible for him to comply with their request.

Cethy who was severely injured became one of the reasons Yarth gritted his teeth.

'J-Janga-kang. Care about me.'

'Miss Cethy?!'

Yarth realized that Cethy was muttering those words.

Now Yarth's heart is increasingly beset by a feeling of great dilemma.

'Forgive me, Miss Cethy. L'm... I'm...'

"Wind Cutter Destruction!"

Yarth's body was slashed by the abundant Mana. Slowly - the land of a wind gathered into a vortex all over his body. A high-level skill, one - one was the highest skill Yarth had.

Wind Cutter Destruction, created a Whirlwind on the user's body and blew away whatever was around him. Then, the Winds would regroup and form a crescent-shaped sword.

This sword is a true force, even though it is Ray and Rey brothers. They would still be injured if exposed to this incredible attack.

"Ei-c... What a power! it's worth the big brass being interested in him."

"Haihihah... Let's see, can his strength match my inner lining?"

"What?! just try to accept this! Windcutter Release!"

The great Wind Sword formed over four meters long. The sword then moved towards the Ray and Rey brothers.

"Ei-Ei Rey I leave it to you."

"Haihihah... Just relax, Ray. The Thousand Shredder Strings!"

Rey's ultimate skill, Thousand Shredder Strings created countless threads.

Make the thread as a deadly moving wall.

Yarth's wind attack produced a sizable wave. Making things and some structures disappear and crash.

The two attacks drew closer, then the attacks hit each other.

However.the attacks both disappeared, as if they were swallowed by the darkness.

Without a trace, without a sound, the Wind Magic and Yarn disappeared completely.

Both sides were greatly shocked, at the loss of their attacks.

In the place where the two attacks were supposed to meet. There was a silhouette, wearing black, red-colored clothes.

Plus his shiny, wet black hair. Amongst all of that the most terrifying was, eyes that glowed red. Make the Yarth and Ray Rey brothers creep.

"You shouldn't fight in the rain like this."

The silhouette spoke, its voice so calm as water and so piercing like a needle.

"Disturbing my trip, how much will you pay? Hey Yarth this time we break even but for the rest I assume you owe me."

The figure spoke back, but it was fixed on Yarth.

"Eh? Whatchu mean?" Yarth asked back with a puzzled face.

"That's it, let's get this over with, ugly twins."

"Ei-Ei, what the hell is this? insulting us? you don't know who you're fighting with the Rat."

"Haihi.... Just because it managed to eliminate our attack with a trick, can you be that arrogant? hihih"

Ray and Rey brothers mocked the figure.

The silhouette just fell silent, not letting out a word.

"Hey.. I just changed my mind. All my life I've never received such insults. At first...."

That figure disappeared....

Sresat....

Then reappear...

"I don't want to interfere any further, but...."

Disappeared again....

Jraatt Splassshh...

Reappeared...

"I'm changing my mind, I'm going to exterminate all of you..."

Disappear, then reappear. And so on, the figure spoke while doing so.

His figure that disappeared in less than a second then reappeared, like an illusion.

But, Yarth, Rey and Ray realize, every time he disappears. Rey Ray's men were killed quickly.

"Ei-ee.... Whatisthis? an illusion?" Ray spoke as if in disbelief.

"Chiwiiii!.... Ray, he's strong! what do we do?"

"Ei-Ei, Run...?"

Ray and Rey quickly disappear from the stairs. Their incredible speed signifies that they are quite high level.

"Haha!! Ahahahah!!"

The figure just laughed, he did not chase or hinder Rey and Ray brothers who ran away.

"Anu? why don't you go after him?"

Yarth was very curious as to why the strong person in front of him was not chasing after them. But Yarth realized, the person before him did not have any problems with the organization that Yarth was hostile to, this reason was obvious for the figure not to waste time chasing after them.

"Ah... Forget it, thank you for saving me."

Yarth is not a self-informed person, surviving and staying alive is a miracle.

"Miss Cethy!"

Yarth approached Miss Cethy, quickly trying to cover her wound as best she could.

"It's my fault for not coming early, I'm sorry.. Sorry.."

Yarth shed tears, he laid Cethy on his lap.

"Stop crying, you're a man. It's take it and give it the solids..."

The figure gave a nice and beautiful Bottle to Yarth.

Yarth realized what bottle the figure was giving him.

"This?! Top Level Potion?! Are you a player too?"

Yarth did not wait for an answer from the figure and immediately drank it to Cethy.

Cethy's condition began to improve, the wounds on his body immediately closed quickly.

His breath returned to its Normal state, making Yarth sigh in gratitude.

"I'm a player like you. Wait for me here, I'll be right back.."

"Ah... I see, thank you very much!."

Yarth bowed to the figure, reciprocated with a nod. The figure quickly disappeared, Yarth did not even see the figure's movements that were so fast.

Yarth did not realize, that the figure was the pitiful person he had helped first by 10 copper Coins.