Chapter 241 (1/2)
Chapter 241
Kraugel was just walking along. He couldn’t think of anything in his behavior that would’ve caused wariness. So why was this person blocking the road? The farmer’s attitude didn’t make sense.
Kraugel felt doubts before making a reasonable guess.
‘It’s rare for people to come here, so they are unfamiliar with it.’
Reidan was isolated. The size of the desert might’ve been reduced by Grid and the Overgeared members’ activities, but accessibility was still low. It was almost impossible to make it past the desert to Reidan until it was a party of rankers.
‘There aren’t any outsiders here so… It’s natural for the residents to be wary of outsiders.’
Kraugel guessed the reason for the farmer’s attitude and explained.
“I am an ordinary adventurer. I’m not a suspicious person, so you don’t have to worry.”
Kraugel’s reputation across the continent exceeded 40,000. Since Satisfy opened, he had always maintained his first place ranking and cleared dungeons and quests faster than others, gaining reputation from this. At the present time, Kraugel was the only person who could use the Reputation Store.
‘My high reputation will give confidence to that NPC.’
Kraugel thought the farmer would release his vigilance and step back. But what was this? The farmer showed an unexpected reaction.
“Based on your stride, you’re not an ordinary adventurer.”
“…!”
There was no change in Kraugel’s expression. He smiled as always. But his mind was quite shaken.
‘My stride is unusual? Is he referring to White Light Steps?’
White Light Steps was a skill Kraugel acquired after becoming the White Swordsman. Basically, it increased his movement speed and ability to adapt to terrain. It could also be used for dashing or evasion. The white light normally couldn’t be seen unless under intense sunlight or clear moonlight.
‘He isn’t an ordinary farmer.’
The NPC in front of him, Piaro, looked like a farmer in every way. He wore a straw hat to protect him from the sun, dirty work clothes, and held a hand plow and hoe in his hands. It was difficult to recognize him as anything other than a farmer.
But you shouldn’t judge people by appearances. Kraugel’s sharp eyes examined Piaro.
“Who are you really? You aren’t a normal farmer, are you?”
Piaro wanted to answer Kraugel honestly.
‘I have always dreamed of a confrontation with a strong person like you, who is also wishing to achieve the status of sword saint. Compete with me.’ This was what he wanted to say.
“I…”
“Piaro! It’s time to take a break! You worked hard in today’s farming, so eat a lot!”
One farmer couldn’t grasp the atmosphere and came shouting. It was really exquisite timing. Thanks to that, Piaro was embarrassed.
“You go eat by yourself.” Piaro said with a frown, before trying to introduce himself again. “I…”
“Piaro! Administrator Rabbit asked if you have found another source of water yet?”
A soldier shouted at him.
‘No, what was this?’
Why was he pestered every time he was trying to introduce himself? Piaro felt a little annoyed at being disturbed. But as a potential sword saint, it was funny that he would get irritated over something like this. He endured patiently.
“It isn’t easy to found a source of water. Tell him that it will take more time.”
“Yes!”
“I…”
The soldier left and Piaro tried to introduce himself again.However, Kraugel raised a hand and stopped him.
“I understand even if you don’t say it. Aren’t you a geomancer?”
The main task of a geomancer was to find things based on topography. Kraugel’s sharp eyes were convinced.
“Don’t worry. I have trained a lot of skills, but I have no intention of harming Reidan. I just want to stop by the general store. Then I’m going now.”
“…”
Piaro completely missed the opportunity to introduce himself. Piaro was embarrassed by Kraugel’s misunderstanding. But he quickly regained his composure. So what is he was misunderstood as a farmer or geomancer? It was enough if he could compete with someone strong.
“You can’t enter Reidan unless you knock me down first.”
Piaro’s hoe moved in a line. It was a surprise attack, but Kraugel had a passive skill called Keen Senses. In response to Keen Senses, he used White Light Steps and avoided the attack. But the hoe was like a living snake. It changed the orbit and once again aimed at the target that it missed.
Kraugel’s eyes sunk coldly. He had natural talent and trained hard, so he didn’t easily allow attacks. There was a flash of something silver. It was the ‘White Fang’ sword that he acquired from one of the great demons, Drasion, who was defeated by Sword Saint Muller.
Chengkang!
The hoe and White Fang competed in strength. Piaro was excited when he saw that Kraugel wasn’t pushed by his strength.
“Indeed…! You truly aren’t ordinary!”
“You will regret it.”
Kraugel’s voice was cold. He was basically a good person, but he showed no mercy to his enemies. He couldn’t turn a blind eye to Piaro’s actions.
Kakakang!
White Fang slid down the hoe and stabbed at Piaro’s thigh. There was enough momentum to cut off one leg entirely. Piaro defended himself with the hand plow.
Jeeeong!