hotmtlnovel Chapter 7: That Of A Villain
Chapter 7: That Of A Villain
Chapter 7: That Of A Villain
Ah, hiccup
Recently, the daily routine of A-rank adventurer Zach Callison has been to spend all day long drinking.
Because only while you are drunk can you forget everything.
Yes so that he can forget that fear.
S**t.
Again, Zach pours down his drink with vigor, trying to drown out the sight of it passing through his mind.
The innkeeper sighs at the man who is wasted on alcohol in the morning, but it doesnt matter.
Everything doesnt matter anymore.
He wanted to be a Hero.
He loved the action adventures sung by bards.
That was why he became an adventurer, but reality was not so sweet.
He hit the wall many times.
Still, he went on, recklessly.
His hard work finally bore fruit, and by the time he was 30 years old, Zach was finally able to become an A-rank adventurer.
Yes, he worked very hard.
He was giving it his all.
Nevertheless
What, this is all you got?
He shivered as if he had been hit with ice on his spine.
(.. I aint gonna forget this till the day I die.)
Zachs main weapon is the longsword, the same as Lukes.
Thats probably why.
After crossing swords just a few times, he understood.
He was made to understand.
No matter how hard he tried, he could not win.
And the ultimate highlight was those eyes.
Those eyes that look down on everything.
It was like he was being told that everything he had done so far meant nothing.
Zach drinks again.
Like washing away bad memories.
At that moment, the door of the inn opened with a creak.
He turned his eyes somehow.
The man who entered the room was Alfred Deeg, a man who had risen to the position of vice-commander of the Royal Order of Knights despite being a commoner.
Al-san.
Tch, Kid? I can hardly recognise you.
The words that came back were harsh.
As a matter of fact, Zach was from the same village as Alfred.
So that request was very fortuitous for Zach.
He wanted to show Alfred, whom he respects, what he had become then.
An A-rank adventurer.
The result, however, was not what Zach had expected.
Sorry about
Zach looked away.
He didnt have anything to say back.Vissit for new novels
No, it was really his weak self that wanted to look away.
It seems your determination to be an adventurer that you always wanted to be was a shallow one, Zach.
Well, anyway. You have a guest.
For me?
Who could it be? Nobody came to his mind.
Wondering, the door opened for Zach.
Entering the room was a woman with her child.
Um, are you Zach from Claws of the Grey Wolf?
Yeah uh, yes. Im Zach
When Zach said this, the woman and child instantly smiled like a flower had bloomed.
Thank you so much for defeating the Basilisk! Not only us, but everyone in the village appreciates it!
Thank you uncle!
It was gratitude without deception.
I-its alright I was just fulfilling the request.
Still, thank you so much.
After expressing their gratitude, the mother and child left, bowing their heads repeatedly.
Al-san, what is this about?
It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Sir Gilbert. My name is Amelia von Elefseria, and I will be in charge of the magical appraisal today.
Ah, welcome, Lord Amelia. I have heard about you. I feel confident that I can trust you to appraise my son.
Its an honor.
Amelia was no longer in a languid mood.
Lets get right on it. Alfred, guide her to the room. Ill go get my son.
Certainly, sir. Please come this way.
Amelia waited a few minutes in the room Alfred showed her.
With a click, the door was opened.
There were three people there.
Luke and his parents.
Why are you coming too?
Its my sons magic appraisal! How could I miss it?
Hah Amelia, Im sorry, but do you mind if we stay here?
Of course.
Without paying any attention to the exchange, Luke sat across from Amelia.
So its you, huh. I hear youre good.
Im honored.
Lukes over the top attitude was as it should be.
Amelia was slightly miffed by this, but did not show it on her face.
Well enough with it. Get started now.
Before I go any further, I would like to clarify one thing. If you have any of the attributes as a result of the evaluation, you will be obliged to acquire the Qualification to Exercise Attribute Magic.
So that means I have to enroll and graduate from a magic school somewhere?
Thats right.
Hmm.
Luke pondered a bit.
(Well, this is a leash. They dont want to lose the magician who can use the attribute magic out of the country.)
He thought about it for a while, but in any case, there was no choice but not to take a magic appraisal here.
I dont care.
Understood. I will now use the information magic appraisal.
As she said this, Amelia pointed one hand at Luke.
Then a magic circle with a geometric pattern appeared and disappeared.
Eh?
What is it, something wrong?
A sensation of magic being sucked out.
Amelias bright mind immediately came up with the answer, but she herself could not believe it.
Hence, she freezes for a few seconds.
Once more.
Cold sweat drips.
No way, she thought.
She used appraisal again.
Still she felt her magic being sucked out of her.
So she had to pour more magic into it.
Then, her suspicion turned to certainty.
Dark.
Amelia, who confirmed the appraisal results, muttered a few words.
What, what did you say? Does my son have an aptitude for attribute magic?
Claude asked dozens of times, more nervous than Luke, waiting for the results.
But the response was so unexpected.
Its the dark attribute!!! Oh, s**t!!! This is really bad!!
Screaming in a strange voice.
Amelias sudden change.
While everyone was speechless, Luke was quietly despondent.
(Dark means that of a villain, right?)
[TLN This is what happened before this chapter]
The Butterfly Effect.
Luke began his sword practice as usual.
Claude was struck by Lukes commitment to training in swordsmanship without missing a single day of training, and his fondness for his child worsened greatly.
Consequently, the phrase most excellent was added when he requested a magic appraiser.
The kingdom, unable to ignore the Gilberts request, dispatched Amelia, who was talented yet had the temperament to be called a magic maniac.
After confirming Luke had the dark attribute that was supposed to be known later.
She went crazy.