Infinite Gacha - Chapter 25

Shit!　Shit!　d*mn it!　Where the hell did that little shit go!"

Kite, an elf species, was in a hurry.

He was going around killing adventurers, including those of his own race, clinging to rumors in order to break through his growth limit.

Today, he approached Erio and the other racial adventurers he saw in order to kill them, but one of them escaped.

Kite was a level 1500 elf, and his opponent was probably not even level 20.

When Kite was so enraged that he slashed with his treasured sword "Grandius," a light suddenly flashed in front of his eyes, and he found that his sword had flown through the air and into the ground.

When the light disappeared, the girl he had been chasing was nowhere to be found.

The phenomenon was so unexpected and so unintelligible that I was stunned on the spot for more than a minute.

When I realized that I had lost the girl who knew my true face, species, characteristics, appearance, and fighting methods, it was too late.

In a panic, he separated his sword blade with the power of his treasured sword "Grandius.

He flew around the area on the sword blade, searching for any sign of the girl, but he could not find any sign of her, not even the adventurer's figure.

While flying in the sky above, he chewed on his thumbnail.

There is no sign of anyone around here. Even if you temporarily disappear with some magic item, there is no way you can escape my detection. If that's the case, then you can use a transfer item to go farther away from here .......　No, no, no!　That's impossible. There is no way that such a high-ranking magic item could be in the possession of such a dirty little human (inferior species) girl!　If it's there, why don't you use it right away!"

It's a situation where my life is on the line.

If Kite himself were in the same situation, there is no way he would use any item, no matter how rare.

I'm not sure if that light was just a dazzler and he was just running away from me. There's the example of the smoke ball, so it's possible. ...... The reason why there's no sign of them around, in spite of that, is--oh!　You've gone back to your friends!"

Kite turned his attention in the direction of the dungeon entrance and searched for signs.

Subconsciously, he had decided that if he were in the same position as the girl, he would head for the dungeon entrance.

He would make it look like he was escaping to the dungeon entrance, and then return to his friends.　And if he's dying, he's going to heal him, get an even more useful item, and escape again!　Shit!　Humans are as weak as insects, yet they have the cunning and wisdom to waste their time!"

On second thought, I didn't finish them off because Mya got away and I knew they would die soon.

Kite hurriedly changed course and headed for the site where his brother Erio and the others had fallen.

It is difficult to believe that these young adventurers, who are apparently just starting out, wandering around on the first level of a dungeon, would be in possession of a rare transfer item that allows them to travel long distances.

Originally, royalty, aristocrats, top-level adventurers, and wealthy merchants would carry these items to ensure their own safety and escape in times of emergency.

Originally, there were only a few of them, and they were rare items that could not be found at auctions.

If sold, they can earn enough money to enable a commoner to live for several decades.

Because of its rarity, it would be impossible for a novice adventurer to have it in his or her possession.

It was more natural to assume that he had lost sight of it by bad luck and successfully escaped.

By flying Grandius' sword body, he was able to turn back to where he could see the original site in less than a few minutes.

'...... tsk, he's not here.'

Looking down below, the boys are still down. Looking at the last boy who fought, he is faintly breathing because he did not put an end to the fight. He is the brother of the girl who escaped. He will probably die soon, but he might make a good decoy.

I look around the area from the air, but there is no one around.

I went down to the ground just to be sure, and concentrated my nerves and eyes on the surroundings to see if there were any hiding places, and looked around,...... but there was still no sign of anyone or even a monster.

There is no ...... sign of anyone, not even a monster. If so, where did that little b*tc* go?　...... You don't really think he moved around with a long-distance transfer magic item, do you?　That's impossible!　How could such a filthy little brat have a rare item that not even a member of the White Order possesses!"

However, if Kite himself could not be found after searching so far, it can only be assumed that he escaped with a transfer item.

In other words, it is only a matter of time before his former home country discovers that he is an "adventurer-killer" inside the dungeon.

The former home country--a queen state ruled by an elf queen from generation to generation.

Originally, she stole the treasure sword "Grandius" in order to exceed her growth limit.

The Queen Elf Nation is in the process of searching for Kite who stole the treasure sword with all its might. Therefore, he chose a dungeon near the border between the Elven and Dwarf races to escape the investigators' eyes and entered the dungeon.

He holed himself up in the dungeon until he broke through the level and escaped from the investigators' eyes.

However, by missing Miya, his features ensured that Kite's "adventurer-killing" inside this dungeon would be reported to his home country.

In order to recover the treasured sword "Grandius" and to keep their country's name out of the public eye, the Queen Elf Kingdom is sure to deploy its strongest forces to prevent political use of the sword.

What?　The White Knights--worst of all, that d*mned Commander is coming on board!"

Remembering the clear face of my former boss, my old enemy, I clucked my tongue and shivered in fear at the same time.

Rumor has it that the level of the leader of the White Knights is over 3,000.

Such a leader, accompanied by his members who are over 2000 or 1500 levels, is going to bring the treasured sword "The White Knight" to the White Knight's home. They come riding in with weapons and armor equivalent to the "Grandius" in their hands.

Kite will be killed to destroy the evidence without time to resist.

d*mn!　Shit!　f*ck you!　I, the future hero and hero of the future, will not be killed in a place like this!　We should get the hell out of the dungeon and move to another country. With the flight capabilities of "Grandius", borders are as good as nothing!　What's next, a racial kingdom full of humans (inferior species)?　No, we should move to the demon race area to distance ourselves from the Queen Elf Kingdom."

No, there is no way out for you.

!

As Kite questions himself, he is denied by an ominous voice that, though dignified and clear, is heavier and more entangling than coal tar.

Startled, he rushes away from the owner of the voice.

Before I knew it, I found myself standing among a group of people I recognized.

One was a race of people wearing golden full-body armor, one head taller than Kite.

The other was a beautiful girl with a scarf covering her mouth and a face so beautiful you could see it even in the dark.

The last one was a racial boy wearing a clown's mask, black from head to toe, as if he blended in with the darkness of the night.

(How did these guys get so close to my side?　The surrounding area is a meadow with a great view, and a woman or a child, but a shiny golden knight like that would be noticed at first sight!　Did you approach from the sky like I did, killing any sign of your presence?　But even if that were the case, there is no way that I, a 1500 year old man, would not notice. Then how could I ......)

There was no sound or sign, and the surprise attack that Kite himself has been making on adventurers until now was reversed, but I could not imagine the modus operandi of the attack at all.

He was beaten back with a combo of "SR, flight" and "SSR, existence concealment," a more advanced technique than Kite's own trickery. He will forever be oblivious to the fact.

In front of him, a masked child speaks out.

If you look closely, you will see that he is the one who warned us about entering the dungeon when we first tried to dive in. I had no idea you were an 'adventurer-killer.' ......

Oh!　If you think you're right, you've certainly behaved in a familiar way!　My Lord, how can you remember what happened almost a month ago!"

'As expected of Master Dirk!　You have a wonderful memory!"

The golden knight and the girl with the beauty of a fairy queen all praised the boy called "Dirk" for pointing this out.

His point reminded Kite herself of them.

(Aah!　The rude humans (inferior species) who warned me when I first visited the dungeon?)

Stimulated by the memory, he recalls the humiliation he suffered about a month ago, as well as his inferiority complex toward a girl whose beauty he had never seen before, even in the Queen Elf Kingdom.

I had been thinking, 'I'll make her a servant to serve me, a hero and a brave man.

My body was hot for a moment with inferiority and excitement, but I didn't have time to worry about them right now.

I'm sure you're mistaken, but I didn't do any of these things," she said. When I noticed something wrong and approached to investigate, this was already happening. I'd appreciate it if you'd stop treating me like I'm the culprit."

There's no need for false pretenses," he said. We've already taken Miya into custody and have heard the details from her, so we're just here to get you.

Miyah ......?

As expected, even Kite seemed to remember the name of the race (human) he had just missed.

Hearing the black masked boy's words, his complexion changed.

And then, after a complete turnaround from surprise, Kite smiled with a hearty and amused "grin".

How ...... lucky I am!　Kukk, hahahahaha!　I never thought that the moron who knew the whereabouts of that escaped human (inferior species) b*tc* would bother to appear before me!　What luck!　I am a future hero, a brave man, loved by the goddess after all!

Hero?　Brave man?　No, no."

A boy in black denies Kite, who laughs at his own good fortune, as if he is truly happy.

Kite reacts to the boy's words and looks at him.

The boy assures him through his mask.

You are just a stepping stone for us to raise our adventurer rank. We already have the evidence to prove to the guild that you are the main culprit in the "Adventurer Killer," so don't worry. Now - right here - I will kill you with my own hands. I will never leave you alive after you have taken over our race and harmed Erio and the others."

The boy then pulls out a card and mutters, "Release.

At the same time, some kind of light envelops Erio and his friends, producing a restorative and protective effect.

Of course, Gold and Nemm behind me won't be able to touch you either.　Yes, but you can interfere if the "Adventurer Killer" tries to escape.

"Yes, I understand, Lord!"

As you wish, Master Dark.

Gold and Nemum, standing behind him, answer with ease.

Their reply hurts Kite's pride.

Kite's pride is hurt by their reply: "...... You human (inferior) insects won't let me, the future hero and hero of the elf race, live?　...... will definitely kill you. I will skin you alive, stuff you in my mouth, and cut you up from the feet up!

Kite's blood rushes to his head and he becomes enraged, holding up the Fantasma-class treasure sword "Grandius" with both hands.

The black-robed boy who intercepted him held a staff in his hand and laughed quietly under his mask.