Chapter 52: Because I promised to return (2)
mlp2DEvery sword has a purpose.7SxeS
dvjJust like a large sword and a small one can be used in different situations, and a sharp sword is not always better than a dull one.17RY
M3DtQSuch was the case with Bordan, who had always been bullied by Joseph.7FtEs
9N1kHe was old, fat, and barely knew how to handle a sword, but Joseph decided to keep him by his side.K7v
RzehXHe had a defined use for him.ygH
6BwJGR“Are you sure you blocked the other alleys?”qJ3J
QI5r“Of course… I did what I could.”kiYdJ
Z6mEAlthough he was just a simple knight, the mayor, who knew well the ins and outs of the aristocrats, raised his hands in surrender.xKrcv
eMOsgtLHe wondered where that person had come from.lCcTW7o
qG1“Then why did you allow things to reach this point? Even the count must be aware.”MUQpXUs
o621“Because that guy Jack has an impressive skill… But after today, don’t you think Soara’s tumor will be removed?”iq0I
G46Cd4The mayor’s embarrassment over the knight’s use of the count’s authority was palpable, but Bordan could only smile at the mayor’s words.O2y4ooY
1trqP“The tumor must be you.”jf4
VpFvykEquals recognize each other.o4Mj
6QSHow could Jack the One-Armed, a simple thug, dominate an area as large as an alley?prL
OMzIA6aAll this happened with the mayor’s consent, who holds the title.UJtFP
TFH“By the way, when will the knights who will escort us inside arrive? They have been specially sent by House Bayezid…”fXWC
nHDThe mayor had summoned all the soldiers and knights stationed in Soara, but Bordan refused, saying there was someone specifically assigned for this task.qDOTzp
09ApUgThis was not just about eliminating the boss of the back alley known as Jack the One-Armed.SxdU2
62uh6EIt was also the official debut of Vlad, organized by the Bayezid family.6EP
AzJDq6y“It seems they are arriving there.”KsJ
5nmIWThe faint light illuminated the streets of the back alley.X5JIrR
JkuTThere was a man walking alone there.FoMX
QBEoGvFresh drops of blood still fell from the sword hanging at his side.qw2
Kvks“Just one?”UpDHxVQ
k04“…..”83x8d
qzeEBThe mayor seemed puzzled because he only saw one figure, but Bordan simply responded in silence.AaYih
hxCs7dP“Have you come?”altXQL6
CytPA“Yes. Sir. Bordan.”s968y
4GIcThe boy exuded a strong smell of blood from his cloak.wZfEu
rC3xxeThe mayor, seeing Vlad for the first time, was taken aback by his appearance, and once again, he was taken aback by the atmosphere he emanated.hnN5R
c8i“They don’t seem to match.”2yFyQdO
dx25His face, looking elegant, showed the expression of a beast.ZVV
9SU3poIThe golden blond hair, which anyone could envy, was soaked in blood, and his blue eyes shone with a glow so unusual even in the darkness of the night.qG5
uwpIe“I am ready.”Ecfxv
NKvSiE“Thank you.”jeLtq
yyp“Then, why don’t you join the soldiers now? If you get seriously injured, I won’t be able to face Lord Joseph.”csbjV
4ixuGVlad smiled upon hearing Bordan’s words.hNa
HtnyThe man’s constant concern for his well-being was, in a way, reassuring.baPKoNg
qcvVkj“Even if I get hurt, I won’t allow any harm to come to Sir Bordan.”a6ox60
pNz“Not possible.”oGkaB
SosOnce he confirmed the boy’s determination, Bordan pulled out his own personal banner that he had prepared.ojDJbgr
3kiROu9Although it only had two crests embroidered, simply holding it was a great honor for the individual.FikGDk
uLG0gR“Is that a flag?”Ned
852“I thought that tradition had disappeared.”TqeIjgx
mULZljAs Vlad and Bordan advanced, the soldiers began to murmur a bit.Pg4pt55
JtfjHLWhat they were about to witness was practically a recreation of a forgotten scene from northern history.Y3qdak6
A6qR4lf“Plant the flag in the ground.”XnKplgz
MNp“Yes.”OcMj
hVHVlad planted his own flag, which had been handed to him by Bordan, into the ground.QxlTft
DTTDkThis land is mine from now on.h7tk5
kbIUnder the honorable names that vouch for me, it will now exercise its own rights.X3PZyQ
CIQg2BEven up to their lives.HCQE
LgfO“Good.”6ClF
LzIl7Upon confirming that the young man’s statement was in place, Bordan pulled out a parchment from his pocket.rPfGAGT
KJvUThe boy carried the honor flag.CEBPRc
pBUi6wThe sturdy knight carried the count’s order.iNSj
nfuThe two swords each had a role to play.b9f
uEiisv“Listen! The alley thief, Jack, is trapped! For a long time, he has ignored the rules and laws established by the Bayezids, and he has been sucking the blood of the people!”cdMI
ZHuOfCBordan read out the contents of the parchment as he unfurled it, instead of Vlad, who was weak in etiquette and procedure.nvqbM
SkJVIf someone saw him for the first time, they would have applauded Bordan’s bold appearance as he proclaimed.vbvbqm
bxFBmdl“Therefore, I, Peter Bayezid, rightful owner of Soara, cannot allow your wickedness to continue. I send my representative, Vlad, and from now on, all the rights he exercises will be backed by both me, the rightful owner of Soara, and the faithful Church.”bhh
lCcWhen the declaration, written by Joseph and approved by Peter, ended, the soldiers’ shouts began to fill the air.qtt
oOt“Bayezid! Bayezid!”77l
zcJP“Kill Jack the One-Armed!”giX
tuuJZA“God will protect us!”JSeeyl
n4lNF“Jack the One-Armed and his henchmen, open the door! Accept the rightful representative!”ZCoYpyf
7e8S5v8But at the end of Bordan’s solemn declaration, Rose’s smile remained firmly closed.Oq2
sKVGg9And for good reason.1VmB
ZDH6aqABecause what awaits them, whether they open the door or not, is nothing but a harsh sentence.RkxQbCt
2p6Kv“My job is done.”JThesNm
YT3J2lj“Thank you.”bt3fW
JYofUCcVlad, who had just finished polishing his sword, calmed his breathing at Bordan’s words.6FnJ2
AMD3“I’ve told you before, there’s no need to go this far. There are at least 50 people inside. So…”zjHWF
HGL0BTT“I said I will do it this way.”gMi3DDR
gKIKvn“Alright…”txI
eVLmBordan nodded, seeing the young man’s blue eyes filled with determination, and stepped aside.ZSnq0yC
I2M7uIt was natural for someone with their own world to have a distinctive stubbornness.1YU3NFh
ACCOnly those who were sure of their path could wield Aura.VT1UcwL
eKXAoBordan’s work, who had come to assist the young man instead of Joseph and Jager, was done.GrmE
vEFHe had effectively intimidated the mayor and had used Soara’s power to block Jack the One-Armed.KDjyLR
aoePtTeNow only the execution of the representative remained.DDstScm
To2gFcVlad closed his eyes as he held his sword.cwUZN
LVdkOPTThe soldiers around him nodded in response to the attitude that seemed like a prayer as he held his sword.HbflT63
aib63g2Everyone thought it was a fitting appearance for a legitimate representative, but as always, reality was different.frtdY0
LHM6WM[Surely he’s already preparing.]tEGo2
2ekSjqY‘I know.’smsw
tsv1yCt[You must broaden your vision. This will be a battle completely different from anything you’ve experienced so far.]CZxE5zA
Skx‘I am determined.’fuk9P
ualVlad, who had managed to have his own world, no longer spoke aloud or had conversations.HUaOF0M
Db3CxiThere was a horizon that connected worlds and worlds.FIz
gRzwy[Begin with a grand spectacle. In every battle, the key factor is initiative.]g6yEGN
PJL82RAfter hearing the last piece of advice, Vlad slowly closed his left eye.HvkvPe
dI4h7zSlowly, a glow began to permeate the sword.GurDAN
ysVwAuT“It’s Aura!”lRbs
mTBT“At his age?”mTUqMOp
zAUue4The soldiers exclaimed.H1l8
hexAnd Jack’s men, who had been watching the action from the window, hurriedly closed the curtains in alarm.Xt4sIb
Rb0The essence of victory lies in unpredictability.BFXL
ryCpiQ2And the young man who now stood out was the very embodiment of unpredictability.qJlk
mgddD“I am Vlad Of Soara.”eNh4n
7DB0vDWithin his own world, Vlad thought.AruPlqI
CmKAWould Jorge have survived if he hadn’t called him that day?zjeK
pMu1Would he have sought out Godin if Jack the One-Armed hadn’t threatened Jorge?cNB2jJR
gUys“Before being the legitimate representative, I am also a legitimate avenger.”NGwULFX
z1fyAlthough he had considered countless “what ifs” in his mind, the conclusion was always the same.yUQg5xR
3dqnJack the One-Armed must be killed.WdvA
fZwH“I am back, Jack the One-Armed. To end our struggle.”xM7n
pRzs52His world is eating into theirs.n63D5
NU2SnAs Joseph says, one can only move forward by cutting ties.XpZzq
0Hggt“I’m back. Jack the One-Armed!”hiSeV
A1ZuWith a wild cry, the broken building opened up as the boy ran towards Rose’s smile.kbuJdP4
PQQzgDkI am back.a262r
lf8To end it all.LLGcV
MkLSxKwah-ah!oMC
dSxq4The boy’s world, which had been firmly gathered, shattered Jack’s world.1u1
JiCRose’s smile, which had been snatched away by the young man’s strong blow, finally opened up.iAk5XU
XL3Ld***sMKiIaE
9Im8M“Kwaaaah!”Yz4
VmOf“What strength!”nWu
9ki7The men blocking the door fell backwards, rolling miserably on the ground.upF2WgO
S6b6A3These men, who were nothing more than members of an organization, were insufficient to stop the sword of the young man, who had created his own world.aBdsAh
uDr2O“Block the entrance so he can’t get in!”qz8O
AnCstux“Attack him!”YU0c
pL6YtKAmong the scattered wood splinters.VhZBG
SwvqN6PThe blond hair of the boy fluttered.pzh
wmOq5nWith drops of someone’s blood.Jhm2x4
Iis5FBlades glimmered all around as the smile of the rose rose.7Pq1tsf
P93k1OSharp blades aimed at the boy who burst through the door.GZq
yuLWLAClang! Clang! Clang!B5mvNy
In1Despite the attempts of Jack’s men to stop the boy with their swordsy3Cgjv
y1JWThe boy’s dazzling counterattack broke through the rain of attacks and wicked blades.6hG
le5HUCompared to the knight who looked like a wall, his attacks were pathetically weak.JUDtOb
9m5J4W“Aaah!”nEk
c6g1W0“This guy is crazy!”NcK4hv
qRZQUWVlad was no longer someone who used a half-hearted counterattack.d4REUDS
DgdcOWhenever there was an opening, he had to seize it.h1tAFX
ipMrfHe must extend his sword to pierce.beir
4YUJager had said.HZAmHw
FOL5OnGodin had pierced all of Jorge’s daggers with a single blow, but Vlad had not been able to do the same.QtmKX5
46P0OweHowever, it would be possible with the few around him.JY2
bszu4“Hyaaa!”hii
lUG36VThe boy’s sword gleamed in an instant.kThG8
vnGkYX4Jack’s lackeys, who lost their balance for a moment, simply surrendered, with no way to resist their delicate bodies.zOCoOW
fGPuzFrom the tip of the boy’s sword, the same roses that bloomed on the day they blossomed were dazzlingly displayed.TtVe
Wvbz3“Throw the nets! Iron nets!”658
m7hoThe young man’s energetic movements bewildered Jack’s lackeys.gm3
pBCyKThe brightly illuminated young man before them was not the Vlad they knew.Mt25ne
9nxDFKz“Quick!”kfA
O7Tto5nFinally understanding the situation, Jack’s lackeys went mad, but Vlad did not move according to their wishes.6W8w
eJNSwish-swish-swish!FkzNi
kOuFrom upstairs, from a hallway surrounding the spacious lobby, iron nets were thrown.zgZmB
QRB4sWhich fell without leaving space where the boy was, but Vlad had already expanded his field of vision according to the advice of the voice.93sbijB
M9xk“······!”Ng3Llhk
CO845Vlad, who detected the malice, closed his eyes and quickly rolled along the familiar hallway he had always walked through.str5
vmuhmdUIt was always the lobby where he had mischief.kEJL
xfMKW“Too fast!”8FG6XGa
gn7C“We can’t reach him from our side!”Eeul
oYGW6okVlad, who quickly removed the nets and skillfully hid behind a pillar and moved in the blind spot of the men, continued to wield his sword towards those who were defenseless.1HZ
3Ir“Ugh!”Qpy8MJ
kWLOii“That boy is too fast!”yA4YIq
ZJzTNAlthough Jack’s lackeys tried to erect a wall to stop the nets, it was already too late.8u1Wto
aozaVlad’s nimble temperament and elite training were too much for Jack’s lackeys to handle.AiwuL
QKOThe young man was a promise that the prestigious Bayezid family of the north was watching.KQFH
XAyfK“Block the stairs! There’s only one staircase here!”b5O1W
uEFT3F“Block firmly and then make them approach!”hhj
GZucC“Hold them firmly and then make them attack!”szW4fGU
Oxgi9FQWhen the numbers they had prepared were blocked, Jack’s men quickly flocked to the center stairs.uZCwq
SK1tgxOne of the basic common senses of strategy was that it was advantageous to occupy high and narrow places.mm1
g7qH“······!”xnq2E
ia59mAnd this knowledge was also known by the boy.lNS
0X1Vlad’s eyes lit up as he saw Jack’s men running towards the stairs.0zHwiiT
NLSOUgpThe key to controlling the battlefield is the element of surprise.IO4aS
A3T7sDestroy the enemy unexpectedly and control the battlefield to trap the opponent in your world.WzGRRs9
eg5j7If that were possible, he could deliver a fatal blow to the opponent.Hu73
kEupERX“What the hell?!”7g4
ElomPGVlad quickly ran to the window at the front and tore the ropes of the large curtain hanging in the window.w7P0
8viYbdHAnd then, naturally holding the rising rope, he jumped to the second floor.BfQ7352
dqPn4It was the curtain he had held for the red-haired girl.LgQExk
mlv“The madman came flying!”GvhKu
RENi“Grab the weapons! Go after him!”fOj9
4C4Aq6Jack’s men, caught by the boy’s intentions, tried to build a wall to prevent Vlad from escaping, but it was already too late.S2oRu
0dc1“Is this the best you can do?! Damn bastards!”Rae
pVNPjaqVlad fiercely shouted as the men attacked him.ecpfD
abZMAlthough the blades the men wielded were sharp, their direction was inept.QDHgZfd
ZkRIt would have been much more threatening if he were fighting Jager.7j5
q40q6“Argh!”YGxNzso
8GsX“Bow! Get the bow!”npp9h
SKaA few people who knew how to shoot bows came down from the third floor, too fast and attacked Vlad.dQ6
Zsc“….!”Cmv
pP4QbThe first floor is the lobby, the second is the window.GWR
ZNlfHX“Shoot!”E6r5Ms8
4RSY5The boy quickly opened the door to the room, shielding himself from the arrows.iUA4
8FxqnIt was the room door where Anna, who had been unjustly beaten for a short period of time, was.4chp
7idvTadadadadadad-!ilW
SSHThe arrows, inevitable in the narrow hallway, were blocked by the brothel door.w2FT
ja4uThe visit specially ordered by Marcella had now been swept away by Jack’s men, but she would forgive him.SBN
2Je“Ugh!”Ki1
M4QnvsVlad pushed Jack’s men, who hadn’t moved out of the way yet, towards the open door.PK5
KtgdlyuThe men, suddenly caught, began to struggle.vT6vc0X
lNSy“Die!”sup
MiYKbKU“Aaaah!”UbnmQq
aUP5tInstead of women, men were being thrown onto the bed, pierced by sharp swords.VC0l
BL0One whore per room.nYT
sCsyVlad obediently followed the rules of the rose’s smile.kQ0jp2X
jrYCTadadadadad!dwA
1fpZGHe slammed the door shut, blocking the arrows.GRua9
IThTo grab someone and stab them.m0DFd
cax2bKRepeating these simple tasks, Vlad advanced.PfmC3S
tZ7zuASTowards Jack the Maimed on the fourth floor.qrl5Rwn
jsnTKtbA short silver candle of 20 only gave me a short time to unleash my lust, but now no one can complain.MAGrqG
bNWdbL4The men Vlad had put into the room would lie on wet beds for eternity.qHc1TZ
sf5N“Up! Up!”if7cQ
y1q5e“That bastard!”iwuxx4
MEJMCun“Is that Vlad?”k3G3fKJ
y57aShOHaving failed to stop the boy on the first or second floor, Jack’s men ran to the third floor.zuHe
QeoThe initial formation had long since collapsed.o4Ejo14
uwOJp[He must have killed more than twenty people.]Mu2W
AdG6The voice was speechless seeing that the boy was showing much better movements than expected.bgC
VEbV0The talent you have is from your fierce effort and your strong will to do it.hSFnas
fLTRnxThe boy had more talent than anyone when it came to killing people.rEDMaT
n18k“Block the stairs!”6KxytO
1VNpi“Okay, there are no curtains this time!”tEgoOqd
KOBJack’s men, who had once again blocked the stairs, looked at the boy with their weapons raised in what they thought was their last chance.n7Sn5z
LBzK3“Come in, bastard!”pnU7QMX
AV35hs“…Whoa.”AgdSZ7D
7hthlcWVlad, who had been swinging his sword nonstop, took a moment to catch his breath and assess the situation.dMrWwd
ual9sG4Even if he had his own world, he shouldn’t have lunged through such a narrow space.MjhB
53Up“Is this it?”rrZ
IVUTyVlad looked up and slowly walked through the second-floor corridors, which were nothing but corpses.XIxh
N9uxTThere were traces to find.dXy9
yePzA11“This way!”I83NJ
XoC8nhdBurleigh, his gunner and superior, was a skilled but lazy man by nature.dSM
pk5Perhaps that’s why he had a natural talent for inventing things on the fly.NsIxNGe
M9jFEDiThat paved the way for the boy.AGM
NlKIt was a sign, perhaps, of his final consideration for his subordinate.zS4S954
msEAulKwazik-!cvb2J
NfN“…What?”ZoBxAtp
mPehdQJ“Why is it pierced?”bwOjYs
vpAtHe had only touched the tip of the sword, and the ceiling of the second floor was pierced.sxTF
SpbrBurleigh repaired it.el9jSTD
eWy12Vlad smiled at Jack’s men, who were still stupidly holding their weapons.2wjWmxo
vxp“I’m going in. Bastards.”fQu
XHd1Zp“Stop him!”TP9
EMxGd“He’s going up. He’s going up!”75QXl
umGBQFDrowning out the men’s desperate cries, Vlad sheathed his sword and ran down the hallway.Yx0ISQe
ZSSPY“Stop…!”xnguvBe
dkCaRiding the momentum he gained from there, he leaped and skillfully placed his hand on the open hole in the floor.V9OP
rfsPvaMWith his hands free, Vlad climbed through the hole and managed to draw his sword again.xAc38Xs
2PP5cf“Haa….”wNTE
T1HdghdA righteous avenger.8kf
g3kpLsA born killer.3y9l
USPxUpon reaching the third floor, Vlad took his time, as if returning home, and retrieved the water jug from the brothel.HioZFH4
nlNh“…”rNi
nQMLT5uJack’s men were taken aback at the sight of Vlad.rgV
PzbQwQUWhat the hell had to happen to change a man like this?SqW
xrzf“Shall we take a break? I think I can keep going.”GjxoX
ZUK01f“Get the hell out of here…!”1mykDk
HGQThe boy chuckled, drinking from the jug’s mouth.oFk
ENswoJack’s men panicked as they watched the smile widen with each death.yQSl6
lmNgPOd“Rent must be charged for renting the house, damn it.”0fj
vaJZZJack’s men might have thought this was their territory, but they were wrong.xbk
wHV2Q2This was the Smile of Roses.Tdt
SPJ2MHCIt was a child’s home.iAil4UD
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