114 Chapter 113 (1/2)

”I can't believe you completed an S rank mission alone...” Betty said soon after they left Rome.

”I just had the right skills to do it... I was lucky.” Leon said.

Although six thousand skeletons invaded Rome, Betty couldn't see a single sign of destruction. It would take a while before all the skeletons could die, but that wasn't a problem. Unless an idiot let the army step on themselves, no one would die.

Even though Leon was feeling bad for having invaded a sacred place, he was quite refreshed because he didn't have to hold back for three days straight. Regardless, things went well. Perhaps too well, and Leon considered that someone was chasing them while keeping their presence hidden. He had that feeling that something bad was about to happen.

Nothing happened while they were flying, but as soon as they landed, Leon felt shivers. That was killing intent… it was the first time Leon felt that coming from humans. Monsters also emitted that, but Leon could only sense in certain situations. For example, when a megalodon was about to attack him. Although four of Betty's six friends had their weapons aimed toward him, Leon felt the same bloodthirsty he always felt when he saw the megalodons' colossal jaw.

”Guys… I gave you the chance to do the right thing and to prove that you guys were innocent.” Leon said and then looked at Betty and saw two knives and a spear, slightly rubbing her neck.

”I'm sorry, Leon…” Betty bit her lips. ”It looks like I didn't know them enough…”

”Don't move your hands, or we will cut her throat.” The man holding the spear said.

”So, it is going to be like that… I guess we can't avoid war like this, Betty.” Leon said, showing an annoyed expression.

”I'm sorry…” Betty closed her eyes and showed a regretful expression.

”Don't be… sometimes, things just can't be helped.” Leon said.

While Leon was busy trying to console Betty, the four soldiers around him swung their weapons to use their skills and cut his neck. However, those four and the two holding Betty fell on the ground like masterless puppets. Betty opened her eyes in surprise, and then she saw small Ice Arrows on their backs.

Instead of relieved, Betty fell on her knees. She lost her family and friends when the dragons attacked; after four years, she thought she had found a new family and friends only to be betrayed like that… everything was just an act.