章 10: The Sun Guild

In the sky above, thick, pungent smoke ominously rises, while below on the land, the clash of swords resounds through the forest.

At the same time, the earth greedily slurps down all the rotten blood that flows from the corpses that belong to either monsters or the heroic adventurers.

With Each slash.

With Each claw.

Each passing second.

Another body falls lifeless and grotesque to the dust. It's a cruel sight of battle, where the demonized wolf pack appears to hold sway.

"Die, damn monsters!"

"Ahhh,...My arm... that son of a bitch ate it!"

"Sir...Rudeus, what's the plan?"

"Commander..We're outnumbered."

"Focus, you filths, don't whine like fucking sluts...don't you dare dishonor the might of Sun Guild."

"Yes, with Rudeus on our side, victory will be ours in the end."

"These Wolf bastards may be a little big, but they are still just breed of dogs ..."

"KILL THEM"

Not far away, a man can be seen clad in majestic golden armor from head to toe, adorned with the symbol of the rising sun on it.

He then strides forward, gripping the hilt of the long sword, its blade now infused with a terrifying silver aura.

His face is stern, devoid of emotion as he commands,

"Stay back, pricks... now it's time to finish them off."

In perfect unison, every man shouted,

"Commander, your wish is our command."

Next second,

He unleashes a horizontal slash with his sword towards the enemies, sending forth a wave of aura that sweeps across the forest as far as the eye can see.

The surrounding landscape is enveloped in a threatening silver aura as the heads of demonized wolves and innocent trees alike are relentlessly cleaved apart.

"We won!"

"It's all thanks to Sir Rudeus."

"Tsk... they were just a bunch of dogs after all."

Rudeus Thaddeus, a seasoned 6th Star Aura Knight, whose spirit companion is the silver angel, a beautiful holy creature he awakened years ago. With extensive experience in battle and leadership, he leads a group of adventurers for Sun Guild alongside his fiancée and friends.

He and his comrades were sent here to be tasked with aiding the dark wizard of Raven in closing the Black Portal.

"Here I thought I would be the one saving your cute ass in the end, but you're no fun... honey"

A coquettish feminine voice resonates, announcing the arrival of a voluptuous woman. She captivates with her threatening hourglass figure, despite being clad in the casual uniform of the Sun Guild.

Her ample bosom strains against the fabric as two provocative nuclear buttons visibly protruding from her chest.

Her eyes, as dark as night, radiate mystery, while strands of purple hair escape from a tousled bun, flowing down her shoulders like a mesmerizing waterfall.

"What the hell is wrong with your clothes."

"we're in public, you know...I'm with my soldiers right now."

"Oh, darling, who cares about them? They're just peasants."

"Even so..."

"Come on...They can only look while only you can have it...my swordmasterr~"

"Be modest...we are not married yet."

"Aw, you're such a mood killer. Even with a woman like me as your fiancée, you're still so clueless playing with swords all day long..."

"Can't you, like For once, use your other 'sword' on me....honeeey~"

Her name is Lily Black, a two-star mage, the adopted daughter of the guildmaster, and the fiancée of Rudeus. She also possesses an emperor-level beauty element.

Due to this, she excels in charm magic. It is said that death from her hand is not painful but rather joyful, filled with euphoria.

After noticing his expression remaining unchanged, Lily's demeanor grows serious, signaling her disinterest in playful banter with her fiancé.

Thus she states,

"Anyway... the wizard of death has arrived."

"Is that so..."

"Hey... you don't feel anything about me, they told me..."

"We all abide by the guildmaster's orders, Lily. If something unexpected occurs, I'll be the one to plunge my sword into that bastard's heart."

"Still, he's an archmage... what if I fail and he truly... defiles me?"

"That won't happen, trust me."

"Alright you go now, I'll talk with you later"

"CLEAR THE FIELD SOLDIERS"

"Aye... commander" his men spoke in unison.

"He doesn't care about me at all," Lily uttered before vanishing into a mist of pink fog.

What she's clueless about is that every time he gets near her, he blows his load prematurely, even without any action. And this happens because of her element of beauty that is on an emperor level. She has become a terrifying enchantress, even though she is just a two-star magician in her mid-twenties.

'So What if you are the wizard of death? Can you withstand it in front of her, where even I, the warrior who has rigorously trained my body, can't bear it?' Rudeus muses

Even though he yearns to devour his sultry fiancée, the world remains oblivious to the excruciating torment he is enduring.

Poor guy has been cursed with degrading moniker: "He who can't penetrate."

This revered title was bestowed upon him by a virgin prostitute in his hometown, mocking his feeble attempt to breach her hymen with his measly one-inch tool.

Gazing at the distant black portal in the sky, Rudeus declares firmly,

"I must obtain the enlargement scroll, no matter the cost. I must penetrate this time."

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Dorne is a beautiful green village situated not far away from the Demon Forest.

While it sounds creepy, the Demon Forest harbors no demons; rather, it's a home to simple monsters and creatures that do not pose a greater threat to the residents.

Because of this, it's a favorite spot for wealthy nobles who enjoy hunting.

It also attracts adventurers and alchemists seeking out its plentiful monster meat and herb gardens tended by the villagers for medicinal purposes.

Thus, life in Dorne offers a higher quality of living compared to many other villages in the Nodara.

People here are healthier, happier, and more prosperous.

While occasional troubles arise from the Demon Forest, such as minor monster disturbances, but the vigilant knights stationed nearby swiftly handle them.

There are also occasional nuisances like snobbish nobles extorting villagers for profit, petty theft, and bandits, but they are generally manageable, allowing life to continue relatively smoothly.

Until one day...

The sun vanished from the sky, and a massive black portal appeared above the Demon Forest, turning the normal beasts that live in the forest into demonic creatures.

Portals are ominous cursed gates with their chaotic evil energy, so whenever one appears, it affects everything in its surroundings.

If this had manifested over a human settlement or city, the situation wouldn't be as frightening as it has now become.

However, in the Demon Forest, live simple beasts to begin with; they don't have any brain or Human-like wisdom.

Sanity is absent...

As a result, not only has the soil become infertile, but the once simple beasts of the forest have also been corrupted, leading to the devastation of the entire Dorne Village.

"Sir Cyrus, this place looks ruined even though it's twenty kilometers far from Dorne."

"Monsters have rampaged it."

"It doesn't matter... I'll destroy the portal as soon as possible."

"That would be for the best, Sir Cyrus. Otherwise, if they breach into the nearby city..."

Cyrus and his company have arrived at the Sun Guild's army camp after a three-day journey, during which they encountered monsters along the way. Due to these encounters, most soldiers and knights are exhausted, despite having horses to carry them.

At the same time...

An elderly-looking mage hastens toward the entrance, bowing hastily.

"Welcome, Sir Cyrus! It's been a long time since I last saw you. Eight years ago, you were still just a kid when..."

"Who are you, old man?"

"My apologies for my rudeness. I am Noman Greek, the seven-star Warmage with the element of fire."

"Good, we'll make a good team in dispatching those filthy beings. But as you can see, my men need rest, as do I."

"Of course, Ron, boy, show the camp that was prepared for the Archmage to Sir Cyrus."

"Yes, sir," a timid boy replies.

Soon Cyrus follows the boy, though he doesn't need much rest. He also doesn't want to engage in conversation with these boring people who are too old for his age.

However, before doing so, he has already instructed Robert to establish the soldiers' personal camp. While attending to this task, Cyrus also directs Robert to conduct a more thorough inspection of the area.

Consequently, Baron Robert quickly nods in acknowledgment and begins working toward their shared objective.

Meanwhile...

Inside the Sun Guild's temporary hall, one can find old tapestries, shelves stocked with magical items, and plenty of healing potions.

But that's not all - two bald men can also be seen blabbering about something as they sit across from each other at a roundtable.

One of them is recognizable Noman Greek, while the other is his counterpart, the wind wizard known as 'Klein the Old.'

"Have you thought it through?"

"Do you think I'm like you...fool?"

"Is there no other option?"

"I sensed it, Klein. He is stronger considering his age."

"What if...we?"

"No...Even together, defeating him would be impossible."

"Then we can only wrong Lily."

"She is a kind girl...but it can't be helped. What about Rudeus?"

"He doesn't have the brain to stop us."

"S...It's decided."

"If we want to succeed the expectations of the guildmaster."

"Lily... has to wither tonight."

"Hahahahah-Hahahahah"

Therefore, both men laughed maniacally.

As faithful hounds, it is their duty to serve their masters. Both old men know this well; they would never miss a chance to lick the guildmaster of the Sun Guild diligently to earn some credit for their old bones and rise to greatness.