The Glorious Chronicle
Chapter 9 - Big Rat

"Everyone, protect the Young Master!"

"""Yes!"""

The five Knights who became Ethan's bodyguards immediately formed a defensive formation. The first priority is to ensure Ethan's safety.

Ethan laughed bitterly at that. Actually it was an unnecessary thing, but he was pleased with their concern for his task. Ethan, then extended his hand towards the Monsters.

"Fast it and don't let go, ."

And just then, a chain of lightning was created at the feet of the Monsters. The monster that came was Big Rat, which was a monster version of a rat usually. Because his body was quite large, it was easy to hit him.

"Kieeek!"

"Squeak!"

Ethan's Karen Lightning Chain, some Big Rat fell into stun condition. They cannot move because of the suddenly tense muscles. This matter, not in vain by the Knights, they directly lunged towards Big Rat.

"Yeah!"

"!"

Because it is quite narrow, only two people can attack. This is also a loss for Ethan.

Feeling that it would be greatly harmed if he took too long in this place, Ethan used his Magic High Class.

"Jail to sinners, eternal cold Hell ."

At that time, ice flowers were created and surrounded the entire sewer. Temperatures change in an extreme way in a short time.

The mice immediately stopped moving because they felt an anomaly. They are alert to what is going to happen. But, no matter how long they waited, the things they were wary of did not happen.

"Kieeeek!"

"Ciit! Cheek!"

The mice, who were initially worried that something would happen, became angry when nothing happened. They're attacking Ethan.

Ethan smiled and released the magic he had prepared.

"It's cold, ."

Dozens of Ice Thorns were created from the Ice Field in all directions. It was a complete massacre where in the blink of an eye, the horde of Big Rat died.

Knights, Mia and Cederick saw the senseless incident with their mouths agape. Using magic consecutively and without neatness.Even extraordinary or amazing words cannot describe that prowess.

Contrary to what others feel, Ethan is not at all happy. He had a face that seemed to be ready to eat someone who made him upset.

Ethan immediately gave his orders to the Knights.

"Gather it all together, and we'll be right back."

Upon hearing Ethan's orders, the Knights regained consciousness.

""""We got it!""" Answer them respectfully.

Ethan nodded and immediately turned around to return to his carriage. He had a very complicated and complex expression on his face.

"That's a lot of monsters in the city."

Ethan recalled how many Big Rat had entered his detection radar earlier and his face hardened.

"This is not good. If they're all out-"

When Ethan is thinking seriously, Mia suddenly appears.

"Young Master, the Knights have finished dismantling those Monsters."

Hearing Mia's voice, Ethan's face returns as usual. He looked at Mia and nodded.

"If so, let's go back. I'm quite tired."

"I understand."

Ethan's back soon. His presence was like a storm that had suddenly appeared and had suddenly disappeared.

Afterwards, a rumor that the Second Son of Marquess Mallorca was a Fairy spread in the City after Ethan's visit. Of course, Ethan doesn't know that.

On the way back, Ethan's face turns 180° from the moment he departs. His face became very serious and a heavy atmosphere hung within the carriage. Mia who was in the carriage together with Ethan felt depressed. This was the first time he had seen a side like this from Ethan.

As Mia continues to stare at Ethan, Ethan suddenly calls out his name.

"Mia."

Surprised, Mia replied with a slight delay and her tone of voice rose by an octave. Ethan pretends not to care about it, and he talks about something else.

"Mia, can Slime be caught?"

Mia blinked her eyes a few times when she heard a very unexpected question from Ethan.

"Isn't that impossible, Young Master? Slime was also a Monster, so no one had ever caught him."

Slime, was the most common Monster in the Continent. With a transparent body, he acted as a decomposer in nature. But, to the people of this World, Slime was a Monster, and all Monsters had to be exterminated. So, Slime is slowly heading towards extinction if it continues to be left.

"Is there a reason why Slime can't be arrested? Like he's taking out acid or something?" ask Ethan again.

From the Encyclopedia Monsters he had read in the library, there were no very dangerous things from Slime. There is acid on his body, but it is not strong and may only cause itching.

Mia also could not answer. Because he doesn't know why Slime can't be arrested. He only knew that the Slime was a Monster and no one had ever caught it.

When Mia is silent, Ethan talks to her about giving her another assignment.

"If so Mia, then please buy me a Core Slime. The more the better."

As usual, Mia just nodded at the task Ethan gave her even though Mia did not understand at all.

"I understand. For the funds, is 1 silver coin, is this enough, Young Master?"

"certain. That's more than enough."

The conversation was interrupted and after that Ethan just stared at the reddish-orange afternoon sky on the western horizon.

"Hopefully, you wait longer" he murmured.

***

Marquess family dinner time. Lord, Alvin and Claire all ask about what Ethan did today.

"So, how's that city, Ethan?" ask Lord.

Alvin and Claire also stare at Ethan curious about the answer. Ethan saw it just a bitter smile.

"That's too bad Dad. A very strong smell stings the nose right when it gets to the City" Ethan said mercilessly.

The three nodded as if they had guessed what Ethan was going to say.

"of course. If it's Ethan, then it's a matter of concern."

"That was Ethan's answer once."

"Fufu, but it's not wrong."

Ethan is a little unhappy because his feelings are too readable. But considering that the three were Monsters, he cursed at her.

Afterwards, God looked at Ethan with a look of hope and anticipation.

"So, have you found a solution to that, Ethan?" ask Lord.

If you can, Ethan wants to immediately nod at the question. But unfortunately, he did not get any short-term ideas at all at the moment, so he shook his head.

"Sorry Dad, but that's impossible. And besides, why did Dad ask me? Isn't Dad a God?"

The Lord's face became stiff. Alvin and Claire didn't waste this opportunity to mock God.

"Yes, Alfonso. What the hell are you saying? Even if Ethan is a genius, it's too much to ask him to think about the city's problems. If you can, I want you to use your brain a little more" Claire said with a very sweet smile.

Alvin nodded. "Mother's right. I still don't understand how City still runs when it has a God like Dad."

Ethan is silent, but in his heart he also agrees with both, especially Alvin. Ethan was curious how this City could walk with a muscle-brain Lord like his father.

The Lord who received criticism from his son and wife became very depressed. God tried to explain.

"Yes-yah, usually, Tian is the one who will arrange that. And I just have to give you a stamp."

Claire, Alvin and Ethan looked at the Lord with astonished eyes but not for anything extraordinary.

"Alvin, I hope you don't become like your father" Claire gave Alvin her advice in earnest.

Alvin nodded. "Let's just calm Mom. I also have to keep a good image in front of Ethan."

"He-hey! I'll work right this time! So stop making me look like a fool!" shouts Lord in despair.

The three looked at each other and smiled bitterly. They're not sure about it at all.