บท 119: Shon

Nikolai looked around for the next monster as the kid struggled behind him. Looking back at his handiwork, Nikolai was quite proud. The squirming Niko struggled to untie the ropes that Nikolai used to restrain him but to no use.

"Let me go! You won't obtain the skill if you harm me!"

"I'm not harming you; I'm simply tying you down," Nikolai said as he pulled on the end of the rope for Niko to walk after him.

"I can't believe I grew up to be a kidnapping monster with long horns and ears," Niko said with despair. "I refuse to grow up!"

"We all did, so join the line," Nikolai looked for the next monster. "So, tell me what happens after I gather the talismans."

"You give it to me, and I can open the door for you," Niko smirked with surging confidence. "However, I won't do it," he said with an evil smile that mirrored Nikolai's a lot.