With only that, the assassin became like a puppet with its strings cut and did not move. He had fallen unconscious.
In the corner of his eyes, Brain had already defeated his assassin and was slightly raising his hand to congratulate him.
“Then let us start the interrogation. If you have anything that you wish to hear, please don’t hesitate and ask.”
Sebas brought one of them over and woke him up. The man’s body shook as he regained consciousness, Sebas then moved his hand to the man’s forehead. All of this did not even take two seconds. Although he wasn’t pressing down on it very hard, the man’s head arched back and returned like a pendulum.
The man’s eyes had already lost focus, like the eyes of a drunkard.
Sebas began his questioning. Although an assassin’s lips should have been sealed tight, the man did not hide anything and chattered away. Seeing that strange scene, Climb asked.
“What did you do?”
“It’s a skill called ‘Palm of the Puppeteer’. It’s fortunate that it activated without a hitch.”
Although it was a skill that he had never heard of, more importantly, Climb frowned at the man’s information.
They were assassins from Eight Fingers who were trained by one of the ‘Six Arms’, the strongest members of the security group. They were following Sebas in order to kill him. Brain asked Climb.
“…I’m not too sure but, aren’t the Eight Fingers a pretty big criminal organization? I think they have connections with the mercenary groups…”
“You’re correct. ‘Six Arms’ is the name of the six strongest members of that organization. I heard that each one of them rivals the strength of adamantium rank adventurers. We do not know what they look like since that is a matter regarding the underworld.”
And Succulent, the one who appeared at Sebas’ residence, was a member of Six Arms who was called the ‘Devil of Illusions’. His plan was to have Sebas killed so that he could freely manipulate his beautiful master.
Having heard up to this point, Climb felt a chill sweep over him. The chill was coming from Sebas.
As Sebas slowly stood up, Brain asked him a question.
“Then what will Sebas-sama do from here on out?”
“I’ve decided. I will first destroy the problematic location. From what he said, it seems Succulent is there as well. A spark should be quickly stamped out.”
Both Climb and Brain drew in their breaths at his wholly unconcerned reply.
The fact that he was going to attack them meant he was confident enough to win against adamantium rank adventurers— in other words, the strongest of mankind.
But even that felt acceptable.
He defeated three of these assassins in an instant and even that famous Unglaus-sama is wary of him. Just who is Sebas-sama? Was he an adamantium rank adventurer in the past?
“…However, it appears that they have kidnapped several people. It will be better for me to act quickly.”
“Right, if the assassin’s don’t return, they would realize that something went wrong and move the kidnapped people elsewhere. Then we wouldn’t be able to rescue them.”
The more time passes, the more disadvantageous it will be for this side whilst at the same time, the more advantageous it will be for the enemy. That was the current situation of the person called Sebas.
“Then I will begin my assault immediately. I apologize but I have no intention of changing my mind. May I ask that you two take these assassins to the guard office?”
“Ahhh, wait Sebas-sama! If it’s okay with you, please allow me to help! Of course, only with your approval.”
“I agree as well, Sebas-sama. As Renner-sama’s subordinate, safeguarding the capital’s public order is my obvious duty. If the Kingdom’s people are suffering, I will save them with my sword.”
“…Though Unglaus-kun will probably be fine, it might be a bit dangerous for Climb-kun.”
“I am aware of the dangers.”
“Hey, Climb… you ever heard of only being a burden? Well, from Sebas-sama’s point of view, there’s probably not too much of a difference between me and you.”
“No no, that wasn’t what I meant. I was only worried about Climb-kun’s safety. Please know that I will not be able to protect you like before.”
“I’m prepared.”
“…What we are about to do now may end up harming you, or your master’s, honor. Are there not other opportunities that would be more fitting for you to risk your life?”
“Closing my eyes because it’s dangerous would only prove that I am not a man fit to serve my master. Like how that person helps others, if it’s possible, I want to extend my hand to those who suffer.”
Like when she extended her hand to me—.
As if they had caught a glimpse of his firm determination, Sebas and Brain turned to look at one another.
“…Have you prepared your resolve?”
From Sebas’ question, Climb nodded his head once.
“I understand. Then there is nothing more that needs to be said. Please lend me your strength.”
Chapter 5. Extinguished, soaring sparks of fire.
Translator: Sene9ty
Editors/Proofreaders: Ferro, Namorax, Skythewood, SifaV6, Rockgollem, JcqC
Part 1
Lower Fire Month (9th Month), Day 3, 12:07
“The shop is through this door and according to the assassin; there is another entrance over at that building.”
Standing in front of the entrance of the brothel, in front of the door where Tsuare had been thrown away, Sebas pointed to a building several doors down. Although both Brain and Climb were present when extracting the information, they had never actually been to the brothel and obediently accepted Sebas’ explanation.
“That’s what I heard as well. They said that entrance is used as an emergency exit and always has at least two people guarding it. In that case I think it would be better for us to split up into two groups. Considering our fighting strength, how about letting Sebas-sama take the main entrance by himself while Climb and I attack from that side??”
“Although I have no objections, what does Climb-kun think about it?”