Chapter 21: Phyrill Hilbert (1/2)

Despite the shock, Theo still managed to control his clone, having it throw the spear while heading back with the sword.

This decision came due to this girl…guy's grasp. Even if he shook him off, there was no way that the brat would leave him alone.

”What are you doing? You should handle this problem yourself. Do you want to kill me?” Even so, the calm was nowhere enough to stop him from complaining.

”I just wanted to be a man, but then I realized I couldn't kill this guy. Please help me. I will pay you handsomely.”

”This is not about payment!” Theo clicked his tongue when he saw the wolf had recovered and leaped at him again.

Clone Theo appeared between the two, blocking the wolf's charge. He planned to end this fight in one attack due to a few reasons.

First, his stature was like a middle school student, so there was no way he could come here in a normal way. Either he sneaked out or his influence was big enough to deal with the guards. If it was the former, he had enough confidence in throwing this guy off. As for the second…It was nothing but trouble.

With that kind of background, there should be a few people protecting him. Even if they were not here right now, they would surely arrive sooner or later.

Theo didn't want and couldn't afford to deal with this kind of person. The thought of them watching from afar alone already scared him as he had no ability yet to clash with them head-on.

Secondly, as he said earlier, it wasn't about payment. He couldn't afford to lose his life, so no chance would he play with his life just for money. He had many plans in the future that could bring him money, so risking his life here was nothing but a foolish decision.

Last but not least was this guy. He couldn't understand his intention at all. There was no telling that this guy purposely aimed his life or just coincidentally ran to his side. Hence, Theo chose the optimal decision, fleeing as soon as possible.

Roar.

Luckily, the wolf opened the jaw wider than the previous time, trying to rip Clone Theo into pieces.

Theo used this chance to pierce his spear through his clone and ended up perforating the wolf's head.

[Killed a Forest Wolf]

[EXP+43]

The clone disappeared as Theo caught the sword, sheathing it back.

”Get off me.” Theo shook him off.

The mysterious ”trap” fell on his butt, looking at Theo with a weird look. ”You are so cool! Can I call you Big Brother?”

”No, please. I don't want to have a nightmare.” Theo snorted, ignoring him. Normally, people would surely consider this guy as a girl because of his cute face, but Theo simply didn't care about gender. Alea could become the strongest in the academy not because she was a woman but due to her strength.

”You are so cool. Using the illusion to kill the wolf in one hit. I admire you…”

Instead of paying attention to him, Theo quickly turned around, ready to leap.

However, this guy seemed to be faster than he expected. He already clung on his back again before Theo could flee.

”What are you doing?!” Theo really wanted to kill this guy, but with all his assumptions about this guy, it was better not to act impulsively no matter how heavy the burden he needed to endure.

”I haven't paid you. According to my father, a man should fulfill his promise. So…” He reached his pocket while saying, ”I will give you something.”

Theo remembered what he said earlier. The promise never actually came into his mind, but it turned out that the other party took it seriously.

”Where did I put it?” He tried to search all his pockets before remembering something.

Theo's eyebrows twitched as he believed that the guy lost it. This would always happen when he acted like this.

On the contrary, the guy's eyes brightened as he slowly reached a palm-sized card inside his shirt. The guy's hand slipped inside from the collar, making it look even more seductive…If it was for someone else.

”This is it.” The guy handed the card to Theo.

Skill: Magic Bullet (E)

Effect: Summon up to 10 magic bullets

”…” Theo widened his eyes, seeing an E Rank Skill for the first time. He wanted to take it, but this skill card just proved his claim about this guy's identity. The big influence behind him made Theo hesitate.

”Ah, Big Brother doesn't want this skill?” The guy pouted before remembering one basic courtesy. ”Oh, is it because I am a stranger? I should introduce myself first. I am Phyrill Hilbert. Nice to meet you.”