Protagonist?Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 68 68:Road To Lost Jewel[III]

The brief tension lingered for a moment before the two withdrew their aura.

Engaging in a full-frontal battle is nothing but stupidity.

"Che!" Marcus spat and turned around to walk away with a heavy expression.

His mood was quite heavy as none of his crew who went inside had managed to return. They were either dead or managed to pass through the fog.

However, knowing their level, he knew that it would be the former.

'Instead of sending these useless pricks, I should prepare myself to snatch the treasure from the person who managed to get it.'Marcus muttered, shaking his head.

As Marcus retreated, Viper rubbed his chin with deep contemplation wondering about the person who went with Rose.

"Now, who can it be?"

While everyone tried to think about the person, Anthony, who was hiding among the crowd, smiled.

He can already guess that it's his Young Master who had been with Rose after saving her.

'As expected from the Young Master. The Devil Miasma that can make many lose their mind doesn't pose any danger to him. Once he gets out of the place Jeffson's would soon rise and become the Overlord of the world.'

......

Inside the fog, the deeper one went the thicker the fog became. Dangers were everywhere and one could lose their life even if they took a single wrong step.

Worse than that, there were many formations and trap mechanisms on the path that on being activated would kill them instantly.

Lucien felt a resonance in his body that guided him through the fog. The fog dissipates forming a narrow passage allowing him to walk in and after that, the fog closes. Following this, he avoided every trouble on the way.

As for the wild beast hovering around, for some reason, they ran away in fear the moment they came closer to Lucien.

At the back, Reno holding the blushing Rose in his arms, walked leisurely as if he were taking a stroll in the park.

Rose was affected by the fog but Reno used her powers to help her to stay sane.

"Are you sure we are heading in the right direction? This thing looks dangerous."Rose voiced her thoughts, filled with worry.

Now he had saved her twice, binding her with two life-saving gratitude.

"Don't worry Rose, I know the place well. I won't put you in danger. Believe me, you are and you will always be safe with me."Reno maintained his deadly pleasant smile that comforted and warmed Rose's heart.

Reno, after hitting on the first heroine who is Lucien's classmate, got a map in his mind of the place, and on the second choice, he got a string that helped him to locate Lucien's position.

Later, he got the Heart Calming Sutra which can ward off any evil and hallucination.

The only problem he encountered was the beasts who though avoided Lucien, pounced on him and it was truly annoying to deal with those ants.

.......

In-depth, a pale gray bleakness enveloped the world as he stepped out of the fog.

"Is this the entrance?

There was a gate leading to the mausoleum.

Lucien's heart was inflated with excitement. The emotions that he had been suppressing in his heart for so long burst out as tears from his eyes.

"Finally, I am here…"

"Father and Mother, I am one step closer...."

Even before he could finish, a hearty laughter came from behind.

"Ohh! You managed to reach here."

Words struck inside Lucien's heart as he saw Reno walking out of the fog holding Rose with an evil grin.

"H…..How are you here?"Lucien's voice stuttered.

Previously he was able to calm himself, but now his mind became blank in shock.

Never ever in his wildest dream had he expected him to appear here.

The thought of Reno managing to get past the fog had never appeared in his mind.

Because it wasn't possible, however…

It was then he remembered his Brother's words.

[Always expect the unexpected.]

"Huh! It feels weird coming from you."Reno rubbed his chin with a questioning gaze and spoke"Aren't you the one who led me here?

"Ohh! You might not know but I can track you anywhere."

Lucien's heart sank on hearing this and bit his lips tightly making them bleed.

'What should I do now? Fight them but they are stronger. I don't stand a chance. And that woman, though looked sickly, seemed quite strong.'

Lucien then eyed the mausoleum and a sudden idea struck him.

Turning around, he opened the gate and ran hurriedly trying to reach the mausoleum.

While he was quite close to it, the other two were quite far away. If he reached first, who knows if there would be a miracle and once he gained the power, he could kill them easily.

That's what he thought…

Gritting his teeth, stomping the ground, and leaving a blur, Lucien accelerated towards the gates of the mausoleum with a burst of speed.

He saw the distance narrowing and gates drawing before his eyes. He was close, very close, but just as he extended his hand to touch the door, his primordial instinct kicked in, on sensing danger.

Just as his hands were a meter or so away from the door.....

BANG!

With a loud bang, Lucien's vision suddenly went dark as he felt a tremendous impact on his head.

The air was knocked out of his lips and a forced sound escaped from his lips as his whole body was flipped upside down, crashing onto the ground.

"KHWAKKKK!"

An iron-like taste lingered in his mouth as his body convulsed.

'What happened?' Lucien wondered to himself and as his vision became clearer he saw a huge hand before him, covering his face and pinning him down on the ground close to the door.

"You really are brave, aren't you?

Fast....Everything happened so fast for Lucien to understand.

"Reno kill him. Let's not waste more time. This place will become more dangerous the more we drag down."Rose spoke from behind with an indifferent voice.

For those who deserve to die, it's better to finish them as possible to avoid wastage of time.

Hearing this Reno nodded and looked down at Lucien viciously. His choice system finally displayed the choice before him that he was waiting for.

[Choice A:Kill Lucien and leave no trace behind.]

Reward:Congratulations on killing the first protagonist. You will get ×1 Body Forging pill, ×1 Realm Breakthrough Pill, ×1 Crystal of Destruction

[Choice B:Let's not kill him now. I am a good guy who doesn't kill without any cause.

Reward:Your Family would be killed before your eyes. You will win multiple green hats and everything of yours will be taken away leading to a cruel ending.]

"Hahaha! Is this even a choice?"Ren chuckled like a maniac" Of course, I choose A."

Lucien's heartbeat quivered seeing the murderous glint in Reno's eyes. Every sense of his body screamed of forthcoming death that would soon encompass him.

'Father...Mother...It seems I am just a failure. I have also let down Big Brother. If there is a next life....'

Tears trickled down from his eyes and he felt a crunching pain as Ren started twisting off his neck.

"Lucien, let me tell you the sad truth. You are nothing but a measly prey that is wriggling before my eyes."

"I could have killed you easily but I let you go so that you can feel the bitter sadness of being unable to do anything even if you are just a step away from greatness."

"In the end, you're just cannon fodder and I am a vicious predator so farewell…"

Reno, who grasped Lucien's neck and was about to rip, suddenly froze on hearing a banging sound from behind.

Feeling the danger, he let go of Lucien and jumped back as swiftly as lightning.

BANG!

Something hit and bounced off the mausoleum door that was followed by a cold voice.

"Prey…Predator…I hunt both."