Hero of Darkness

Chapter 160: The Warrior & The Assassin

Ronin, who had been hiding in Albestrosʼs shadow all this time finally showed up as soon as the old manʼs life was a stake.

Kahn who always thought of a backup plan when it came to doing something or keeping an eye on someone, had ordered Ronin to safeguard the old man by hiding in shadow in case he wasnʼt around.

Albestros had a very important part to play in their business enterprise and in a way, he was the surface owner. It was his name and skills theyʼd need to use in order to run their shop. So no way Kahn wouldnʼt take measures to safeguard the old grandmaster blacksmith.

He didnʼt trust any of the external help and they were all part of the security on the name only. The real security was Ronin who also had the ability to perfectly merge inside a shadow.

And ever since Kahn unlocked the Impartation Skill after Omega & Six Generals were revived, Ronin had received all Kahnʼs Assassin skills including the merged abilities he created.

”Go inside, Iʼll handle this.” spoke Ronin in his sharp and soul-shuddering grim voice that contradicted his gentle and calm-looking appearance.

Albestros nodded and left with the two guards to hide inside the mansion. He knew about the strength of this servant of Kahn who worked for him since they met in Flavot city. So he understood the situation.

”And who allowed you to leave?” suddenly, the Botir warrior spoke in a ghastly tone.

His aura rose again as he looked at Ronin with contempt.

”I am a warrior and youʼre an assassin. Without the element of surprise, youʼve already lost all the advantage you had. Do you really think you can fight against me on even terms?” declared Arsen.

As soon as Albestros and the two guards ran towards the mansion entrance, Ronin didnʼt waste any time on a chitchat and quickly threw four fear toxin bombs towards the trio.

And in just 3 seconds, the surrounding area was completely filled with a dense white fog. The countenance of the warrior became serious because normally, smoke bombs didnʼt spread around this quickly.

Ronin who quickly disappeared inside the fog that was surrounding Arsen, Mongel & Tivos completely hid his aura and started releasing the fear toxin to the best of his ability.

”Your petty tricks donʼt work on me you damn assassin!” shouted the botir and another burst of his aura was released to throw off the fog around them.

But the next moment, the peak grandmaster warrior was surprised as the fog hadnʼt waned in the slightest.

Swoosh!

A black shadow suddenly passed from behind Arsen and even his keen senses had failed to detect Ronin.

[How.. How did I not sense him?] he asked himself and quickly took a defensive stand.

”Sir Arsen, please protect us..” spoke Mongel who was cowering in fear at this point. They hadnʼt expected another peak grandmaster protecting the old man.

”Shut the fuck up! Youʼre by yourself!” replied Arsen.

He didnʼt care about his employerʼs life at this point. He had been paid already and had to kill this opponent if he wanted to get out of here.. alive.

But before he could detect Ronin again, a black extension with a spear-like tip suddenly came from his left and stabbed in the small gaps of the exoskeleton armor on his right leg.

The tendons on his right foot were stabbed and cut out by the extension and they disappeared into the fog in the next moment.

”Ar!” grunted the Arsen. The biggest advantage he had over Ronin was that his body was completely covered in bone-like armor. Which was no less sturdy than metal alloy armor.

So Ronin didnʼt have many openings to attack the scythe user. Plus the scythe itself was a long-range weapon that could cut him in half if he made a wrong move.

Arsen started swinging his aura-infused attacks randomly, not even caring if they hit Mongel or Tivos by accident. Just that single attack alone made him take Ronin seriously because somehow, his senses were dulling.

Stab!

His left thigh was stabbed as he was moving randomly inside the fog. He charged in one direction to get outside of the fog only to find that the entire garden itself was covered in this mist. At this point, he couldnʼt even see or sense his employers.

To Mongel & Tivos who were not even master rank warriors, this whole grim and deathly surrounding had scared them to death.

After the fear toxin started showing its effect, the duo was horrified so much that their legs stopped moving.

”Ahrr!!” another shrill cry filled with pain resounded in the surrounding. But the next moment, both the brothers felt like something was thrown in front of them.

Tivos barely gathered the strength to move and see what it was. But as soon as he saw the thing that was thrown in front of them, his face turned ashen and he fell on the ground with fear in his eyes.

The thing next to them was an entire arm.. Arsenʼs arm.

”No..!!!” another agonizing scream filled the surroundings and horrified the brothers.

One by one, a few more body parts were thrown in front of them as the battle.. No, the butchering inside the fog continued.

After the fear toxin had completely affected Ranga, his senses were dulled and for Ronin, it was no different than hunting a chicken that was trapped in a cage.

From time to time, he used Subterfuge skills and Shadow Strike to attack the botir warrior from different openings and straight-up cut open his arm, then his leg with his extremely sharp and thin epic rank daggers.

He even used the Doppelganger skill to divert the attention of this warrior who was also on the same level as him.

Just with fear toxin alone, he had closed off the advantage this long-range attack class opponent had over him and with Grappling Extension skills, he attacked from various angles.

By using subterfuge skill, he messed the opponentʼs sense of direction and attacked his vital organs from the openings in the exoskeleton armor.

”No! Let me go! I promise I will never look for trouble with you again. Iʼll even kill those bastards if you want. Just let me go..” pleaded the mighty botir warrior who was just boasting about his strength 10 minutes ago.

He couldnʼt even run away at this point because Ronin cut out his legs and right arm.

Stab! Stab! Stab!

Three extensions stabbed deep inside his shoulder, torso and the remaining leg, completely rendering him unable to move.

The source of this attack walked in front of him with the extensions coming out of his back.

But before he could beg for mercy, another dagger stabbed his neck from the back. The figure that was stabbing him & the one who just ended his life were both Ronin.

The one in the front dispersed into a black fog as the real Ronin cut off Arsenʼs head.

The brothers on the other end were scared shitless and couldnʼt even move from the spot.

Suddenly, they heard a thud in front of them and saw the head of Ranga thrown right at their feet. A black and green gigantic figure started walking towards them.

This Demonic being started at both the brothers with eyes full of wrath.

”Time for you to..” but before Ronin could complete his words. A voice interjected him.

”Donʼt kill them!” spoke Albestros from afar. He couldnʼt bear to see the only descendants of his friend getting killed right in front of him despite them trying to take his life.

Ronin gave an understanding gaze and looked at the duo as he finally spoke.

”I will leave you alive for now. But if you ever come back or try to create problems for us in any way.. Iʼm going to personally visit you both.

And Iʼm going to cut you down limb from limb. And while doing so.. Iʼm gonna enjoy it!”

Threatened Ronin in the exact manner Arsen did to Albestros.

”Now get out before I change my mind!” shouted Ronin.

Both the brothers ran away like sacred cats, trying to run away as fast as they could.

When Kahn returned at late night and he was informed about the whole incident, he felt like it was a good decision to leave Ronin in charge of the old manʼs security.

When he returned to his master bedroom, Ronin appeared again.

”So, did you finish the job?” asked Kahn.

”Yes, master.” replied Ronin as he threw two round objects on the floor.

Kahn nodded in approval and leaned on the bed as he embraced the goodnight sleep.

The two round objects were none other than two heads. Belonging to..

Mongel & Tivos.

Author : Changed the names because some readers donʼt know how to take a joke. Nobody complained when I used Attack on Titan names.

Such a hypocritical & selective favoritism..

Had to save myself from the annoying & triggered fangirl comments.

I guess I should stop using any Anime or Pop Culture names since there are plenty of snowflakes who read my novel.