The 31st Piece Overturns the Game Board

Chapter 110

Seols shoulders looked heavy.

Fwirl!

Karen and Karuna summoned themselves regardless of Seols intent.

......

The two knights saw Mirei lying in front of Seol like she was asleep.

They also noticed how her body was covered in arrows.

As the shadow, the black parts of her body, disappeared, Mireis rotted corpse revealed itself.

Karuna then stepped forth and carefully lifted Mireis corpse.

Where should I move her, Master?

Karuna.

Should we not bury her.

We should.

All that could have served as a memory was utterly destroyed. Not only was the house made of trees destroyed, but so were the nearby surroundings.

Still, Seol found a suitable place and buried her there.

Seol then created a small grave before placing a broken wood fragment on top of it. He then wrote the names Mirei and Sodin on the piece of wood.

What should we do about him? Leaving him for the animals to feast on is a bit much.

Lets just bury him too while we are at it.

Karen then carried Malacuss corpse over.

Seol didnt particularly feel anything about the Shadow Hunters, but he was interested in Malacus, who died in front of him.

What especially interested him were his final words.

- Because you Shadow Summoners took my parents, my eyes, everything in my life the only thing I had left was Dir. To me, who lost light, he became it.

You Shadow Summoners what did the Shadow Summoner do to him?

Regardless of whatever hidden backstory Malacus had, he was Seols enemy in the end. Not only that, but he also killed his helper, Mirei.

Obviously, Mirei didnt have much left to live in the first place, but it was still true he was the reason she died.

Seol didnt feel sympathetic for his enemy.

It was just that Malacuss strange feeling lingered.

How did Malacus become so twisted?

I have no clue.

Master, your body are you alright?

Ah, this?

Fwirl

Seol and Jamad separated in an instant.

[You exit the Night Crow form.]

[Your class is changed to Shadow Summoner.]

Jamad cracked his neck as if his body felt tight.

Moving someone elses body is more tiring than I thought.

Ill try to move myself next time.

Do you think that would be possible?

My senses felt completely different. I would need some time to adjust to it, but I cant let you control me forever.

Do whatever you please.

Karuna then spoke.

Mirei has left us. Its a shame.

Yeah, it is. I felt like I got pretty close to her in that short time, too.

She was a good person. She was trustworthy too.

It makes me wonder if things could have gone differently if we had met her earlier or if we didnt head to Yognatun.

We'll never know. After all, no one can glimpse into fate. Moreover, didn't we also rescue many lives there?

Karuna was right.

Seol had only one body. Creating future plans was more important than dwelling on past regrets.

Karen tried to lighten the mood with a bright voice.

The past is in the past! Lets just see what this villain had!

- Yeah! Exactly! Everyone around Snowman dies anyway!

- Snowman has that Detective Conan buff!

- Theyre all going to die anyway! This was not weird at all!

- Seriously, its probably easier to count the survivors lmfao.

Seol smirked, then nodded.

Yeah, we have to prepare for our next Adventure anyway.

Alright! Im going to open it now, then, alright?

Click!

[You open the Villain's Belongings.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have received skill points.]

[Affluents Bonus Effect activates.]

[You have received additional skill points.]

[You have acquired Belt of Crying and Laughing.]

[You have acquired Gust Ring.]

[You have acquired Crown of Clear Mind.]

[You have acquired A Letter That Wishes to Be Read.]

[You have acquired 10 platinum coins.]

[You have acquired 37 gold coins.]

[You have acquired 1 silver coin.]

[You have acquired 1 large red potion.]

[You have acquired 12 medium blue potions.]

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[[Belt of Crying and Laughing]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 24-30

Defense: 28

Durability: 110/110

Weight: 0.1kg

A leather belt decorated with a laughing face and a crying face.

Occasionally, the sound of laughing and crying can be heard.

Basic Effect: +5 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +8 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Each successful attack increases all of the wearers stats by 1 for 1 minute. This effect can stack up to 7 times, the effects duration will not increase after it is fully stacked.]

Good effects.

- He gets stats just for hitting?

- It doesnt say +7 All Stats, though?

- Space has +15 to All Stats and a bunch of other options too, though.

- You shouldnt compare a Peerless-quality item to a Treasure-quality item

- Leather If its leather Leather!!!

Seol naturally handed Jamad the leather belt.

Hm Well, he put in a lot of work.

Karen remarked as Seol handed Jamad the belt.

Are you jealous?

Jealous? Who are you calling jealous

[[Gust Ring]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 21-29

Resistance: 40

Durability: 75/75

Weight: 0.1kg

A ring with brisk energy inside of it.

Though the powers contained within are subtle, unveiling them would surprise anyone.

Basic Effect: +2 Dexterity, +3 Constitution, +3 Intelligence

Bonus Effect: Gathers wind as the wearer moves. When the accumulated wind reaches its maximum, a gust will emerge, increasing movement speed by 30%.]

These stats are awkward

Karen was licking her lips.

So you know um so my um

This doesnt look particularly good for knights.

Um I agree with you, but like uh dont tell me this will also go to

Hmph, thanks.

Jamad snatched the ring.

As Jamad equipped it, it increased in size to fit him.

You have gauntlets though! How does a ring fit in there?

Theres a space for it inside.

...My bad.

- Theres a space behind the pillar.

- Theres room inside the gloves LMFAOOO

- Awkward I mean, shes wearing rings while wearing gloves too, though LMFAO

Karen gave Seol a look.

Did something happen between you two? It feels like youre just giving him a lot of things youve changed, Master.

- Youve just been taking everything

- Dude, youve changed! (Hes the exact same)

- Jamad What kind of life have you lived so far

[[Crown of Clear Mind]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 18-28

Defense: 90

Durability: 78/78

Weight: 0.5kg

A crown crafted for paladins who wished to avoid stuffy helmets. While not the most practical choice, its graceful appearance compensates for its lack of functionality.

Basic Effect: +7 Strength, +4 Dexterity, +7 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Elemental Spell Resistance is increased by 5%. Mind Spell Resistance is increased by 10%. This item will not fall off unless struck directly in battle.]

Karen slowly reached out her fingers.

She took a glance at Karuna.

Can I take this?

Karuna shrugged.

The moment Karuna shrugged, Karen gave a big smile.

Hehe Thats so like you, Karuna!

- Info) Karuna got nothing.

- Karuna will remember that.

- Seol just had to have two knights LMFAO

- Splitting items is going to be a pain from now on.

- Snowmans the single dad that needs to work hard to feed three children

- Hes like every dad these days . What do you guys think about going to hug your parents?

- They didnt like me hugging them???

- Thats because youre

There were many other miscellaneous items too.

Still, as expected from a dangerous Adventure, the rewards were amazing and the other things Seol received were great, as well.

The weight in Seols shoulders had lightened a bit.

Seol had a smirk on his face as he checked the last item.

[[A Letter That Wishes to Be Read]

Quality: Common

Recommended Level: N/A

Weight: 0.1kg

There is something written inside.

Bonus Effect: Cannot be determined.]

What is this?

Seol couldnt tell anything from just the envelope.

Seol had a suspicious look on his face as he slowly opened the letter.

......

The letters were written crookedly.

Still, traces showed that whoever wrote this did their best to write, regardless.

Seol then looked at the letters contents.

...Its Malacuss letter.

What? What does it say? Show me.

Seol read the letter out loud.

Hello, I am Malacus. I cannot see. I hope for your generous understanding despite the messy handwriting. What?

Keep reading.

The Timbrian House is a small noble family, and I am it's What does it say here? Successor Is that it? Successor. Well, I was until not too long ago.

Ah, so this esteemed noble was going around and killing Shadow Summoners. Does it say that it was the houses long-standing endeavor or something?

Ill keep reading.

- How did you, the person reading this letter, come into possession of it? I intend to carry this letter with me at all times, whether I am sleeping or in battle. However, if you find yourself holding this letter, it likely means that I have met an untimely demise due to unavoidable circumstances. If not, then you must be...

...the person who killed me.

Urgh that just hit a sore spot.

- Regardless, I accept any result. However, I do wish to share a certain story with you.

Seols interest in the rest of the letter greatly increased

Malacus could still remember that day. His happy home was engulfed by fire. His father, a knight, and his mother, a magician, were both brutally murdered.

No, dont do it! Mom! Daaaad!

Oh there was a child in this manor. Should I kill him?

Its fine. I do not want to do anything needless. Ive already acquired what I wanted, lets head back.

It was an ambiguous height. They had an androgynous voice.

The robed person turned around and slowly walked toward the manors exit.

Malacus charged at them.

Wh-why did you kill my parents?!

...Hm? How bold. Obviously its to revive them.

What?

Fwirl

The young Malacus couldnt believe what happened in front of him.

His parents shadows stood up.

N-No No way

Now your parents can live forever. Dont be too sad, okay?

You evil bastaaaaaaaaards! Give me back my parentsssssss!

Malacus charged in once more.

You brat

Argh!

The Shadow Summoners glove slipped off as they swatted away Malacus.

There was a black rose tattoo on the back of their hand. As he fell over, Malacus ingrained that image into his memory.

Black rose

How annoying. Take his eyes. He's witnessed things that were not meant to be seen.

Yes!

Sizzle!

A hot skewer was used to sear Malacuss eyes.

Guaaaaaaargh!

Youre weak Do you wish to get revenge against me?

I-Ill kill you it hurts I will find you again

...I am a Shadow Summoner. I dont plan on teaching you my name, so find it yourself. And if you are stronger when you come see me once more

The young Malacus couldnt see the Shadow Summoner.

Well, it was more accurate to say he couldnt see at all. Even if the Shadow Summoner was right in front of him, he couldnt recognize anything about them visually.

And because of that, he memorized the other aspects.

He memorized their smell, their altered voice

Malacus tried his best to remember it.

To not forget their black rose tattoo

I will let you be with your parents for eternity

Kid, since you lost your eyes, youll need to beg to survive. Haha

They left after that.

The part about his past ended there.

Seol gripped the letter tightly.

So he went through something like that.

...Yeah. But his thirst for revenge was how he met his demise.

Seol then thought of what Malacus had said before.

- I will kill every last Shadow Summoner.

In his madness, he believed that all Shadow Summoners were enemies.

- ...I will free all of your shadows from you. That is whats best for them.

He must have believed that it was right.

Seol continued reading the letter.

They have a black rose tattoo on the back of their hand. It was impossible to tell their gender through their voice, and they werent too big either. They smelled like medicine. I remember all of those perfectly. I have also left that persons scent in this letter.

Let me see Huh? It really does have a smell!

Its a unique smell.

A strange smell spread from the letter.

It was the type of fragrance that was hard to forget.

Im sure youve realized why I left behind this letter by now. Fuck

Oh no

- If you are not a Shadow Summoner, please find them. I am not asking you to kill them. I I ask you to free my parents from that monsters hands. I pray

The letter finished off

- that you are not a Shadow Summoner. Please, I hope you can help my parents souls reach where they should go. The young Malacus desperately begs you.

The letter was something young Malacus left behind before being consumed by his thirst for revenge.

[You have received information on Hidden Adventure 'Stockholm Syndrome'.]

[Once the conditions have been met, a Sudden Adventure will activate.]