Chapter 128
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Chapter 128 – Glasses boy braces himself
“There are two things that I must tell you.” Sorichika stated.
Judging from how my body feels right now, we must have been flying throughout the whole night.
I don’t know how fast we have been moving, so I don’t know how far we have gone.
However, I think we have traveled quite far.
We are probably at a different country already. And quite possibly, we even crossed through a neighboring country already and are at an even farther away location.
… That’s how I feel at least. I don’t really know how big the world is, so it’s hard for me to be sure.
Well… Let’s stop thinking about that and focus on Sorichika’s words. She seems to want to tell us something important.
Some of us who were sitting side by side were dozing off, some were seriously asleep, and some were just spending their time quietly.
But as soon as Sorichika started speaking, everyone opened their eyes.
It seems like everyone slept lightly.
As expected, in this kind of situation, nobody could enter a heavy sleep.
“First things first. Each of you will have to look for the Tower of Bryne on your own.” Sorichika told us.
Look for it ourselves…?
“What do you mean?” Chace asked.
I thought Sorichika would say that she couldn’t answer it, but she actually answered him properly, “Seeking the Tower of Bryne is the first task of your training.
“Strength isn’t all that an assassin needs.
“Figuring out how to turn a disadvantageous situation into a favorable one, or how to create a favorable situation from scratch, those are also things that you need as an assassin.
“In other words, from this point forth, you will enter a realm where you cannot move forward with combat prowess alone.”
… I see.
“If you can’t find it, you’ll just be left alone for a while. It’s not a problem.
“You can search for it by yourself if you want, or you may choose to not do it. If you give up, I’ll come pick you up when the time is right.
“It’s up to each individual to decide if you want to search for the Tower of Bryne or not.” Sorichika told us.
I see… There are many things I’m still unsure about, but I can understand the meaning of this by taking everything Sorichika has just said literally.
“Wait a second… That’s worrisome. A match where we have to compete with our heads? I don’t think this thug can handle it…” Florentine said.
“Don’t go trying to put yourself above me, damn it. You and I are on the same level.” Chace told Florentine.
Florentine’s expression had turned pale, and Chace’s voice had lost all enthusiasm… They had quite the sad exchange just now.
“Uhn… Judging from what you just said, it sounds like we will be acting separately? Can’t we act together instead, though?” Cherry asked Sorichika.
“That’s correct. Each of you will be dropped off at a different place.
“But that doesn’t mean you cannot join up.
“You can meet up with people first, then search for the tower together, or you can decide to meet up again at the tower itself.
“The method you choose does not matter.
“Do whatever you want and search for the Tower of Bryne.” Sorichika replied.
… So that’s how it’s going to work… I see…
“Are you planning on throwing us at a forest, a mountain, or some place that is filled with Demon Beasts?” Lisse asked.
She seemed to have arrived at the same conclusion as me.
Being able to lead a self-sufficient life was our first task at the assassins’ village.
Because I was getting in the way of the other trainees learning how to lead this self-sufficient life, I was temporarily banished and forced to go to Haidiga.
Taking that into account, it makes sense that we will have to search for the Tower of Bryne while also needing to survive on our own.
And well, the place that needs survival skills the most, is in the middle of a wild location.
A place where we need to get our own food, find safe spots to rest, and where we need to handle Demon Beasts that may attack us.
So, it can’t be helped that we reached the conclusion that we’ll be dropped off in the wilds.
“That is correct, but there will be a huge city nearby, and you will be able to see it from your drop off location.
“I cannot tell you if the Tower of Bryne is in that city or not, but I can tell you that the clue to find it is definitely within the city.
“Therefore, for as long as you wish to find the tower, you will have to go to this city.” Sorichika replied.
… So, basically, we have to collect information from this city, then go from there to the Tower of Bryne.
“Any more questions?” Sorichika asked us.
There are plenty of things I want to ask, but the outline is clear enough already.
We’re going to act separately and find out information about the Tower of Bryne within that city. That’s all there is to it.
“… Seems like you have no more questions, so let’s move on to the second point.
“It’s a very simple point though, so I don’t think you’ll have any questions about it either.” Sorichika told us.
Then, she stared at us in a different way than usual. Her eyes were not empty like they usually were.
But with her usual emotionless tone, Sorichika spoke clearly, “You are free to kill whoever you wish.
“I do not care about the reason.
“Whether it’s for your own protection or for a single copper coin, it’s irrelevant.
“You may kill for a prank, or simply because you disliked someone.
“No one will blame you, and nobody will try to stop you.
“Because dying is for the weak.
“Because those that die are those who ran out of luck.
“Because they were looked down upon by the strong.
“Because they got someone else’s grudge.
“That’s the kind of place we’re going to.
“The lawless country, Krozheit. A city located in the middle of the wilderness.
“Have you heard of it? A country filled with criminals. A place where those who failed at life run away to.
“We’ll be there soon. You should prepare yourself for it.”
Once she finished speaking those words, silence filled the air.
The lawless country. Krozheit.
A criminals’ paradise. There are plenty of rumors about it.
Even I, a country boy, know about it, so it’s surely a famous place.
I didn’t know if it really existed though.
I don’t know anybody who has ever been there.
The rumors are widespread, but I was unsure if a country ruled by criminals truly existed.
However, it seems like it not only exists, but is a country that we’re about to enter.
I don’t know how everyone took Sorichika’s words.
The tension that is filling the air must mean that everyone accepted her words as the truth though.
Still, there is a difference in how each of us perceived it.
Some must have realized how serious the current situation is, while others must still be trying to grasp what it means to enter a lawless country.
Nonetheless, I’m sure everyone is mentally preparing themselves for the danger that we’re about to face.
Well, we were all picked up by an organization that wishes to train assassins… I suppose the preparation period has now ended, and the real training starts now.
When I think of it like that, I can’t help feeling that this task isn’t incomprehensible or unreasonable.
Their goal is to train assassins.
I wasn’t quite sure what exactly it meant to become an assassin, but it’s now getting clearer.
Though well, that is a good thing in itself.
******
Just as Sorichika told us, the dragon soon started descending.
Once it arrived at the ground, the heavy fabric that blocked our vision was removed.
I don’t know where this is, but the sky was getting a bit bright, so we must have really flown throughout the whole night.
Tomorrow has already arrived.
And in the distance, I could already see a city that seemed to be Krozheit, the lawless country.
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Chapter 128 – Glasses boy braces himself
“There are two things that I must tell you.” Sorichika stated.
Judging from how my body feels right now, we must have been flying throughout the whole night.
I don’t know how fast we have been moving, so I don’t know how far we have gone.
However, I think we have traveled quite far.
We are probably at a different country already. And quite possibly, we even crossed through a neighboring country already and are at an even farther away location.
… That’s how I feel at least. I don’t really know how big the world is, so it’s hard for me to be sure.
Well… Let’s stop thinking about that and focus on Sorichika’s words. She seems to want to tell us something important.
Some of us who were sitting side by side were dozing off, some were seriously asleep, and some were just spending their time quietly.
But as soon as Sorichika started speaking, everyone opened their eyes.
It seems like everyone slept lightly.
As expected, in this kind of situation, nobody could enter a heavy sleep.
“First things first. Each of you will have to look for the Tower of Bryne on your own.” Sorichika told us.
Look for it ourselves…?
“What do you mean?” Chace asked.
I thought Sorichika would say that she couldn’t answer it, but she actually answered him properly, “Seeking the Tower of Bryne is the first task of your training.
“Strength isn’t all that an assassin needs.
“Figuring out how to turn a disadvantageous situation into a favorable one, or how to create a favorable situation from scratch, those are also things that you need as an assassin.
“In other words, from this point forth, you will enter a realm where you cannot move forward with combat prowess alone.”
… I see.
“If you can’t find it, you’ll just be left alone for a while. It’s not a problem.
“You can search for it by yourself if you want, or you may choose to not do it. If you give up, I’ll come pick you up when the time is right.
“It’s up to each individual to decide if you want to search for the Tower of Bryne or not.” Sorichika told us.
I see… There are many things I’m still unsure about, but I can understand the meaning of this by taking everything Sorichika has just said literally.
“Wait a second… That’s worrisome. A match where we have to compete with our heads? I don’t think this thug can handle it…” Florentine said.
“Don’t go trying to put yourself above me, damn it. You and I are on the same level.” Chace told Florentine.
Florentine’s expression had turned pale, and Chace’s voice had lost all enthusiasm… They had quite the sad exchange just now.
“Uhn… Judging from what you just said, it sounds like we will be acting separately? Can’t we act together instead, though?” Cherry asked Sorichika.
“That’s correct. Each of you will be dropped off at a different place.
“But that doesn’t mean you cannot join up.
“You can meet up with people first, then search for the tower together, or you can decide to meet up again at the tower itself.
“The method you choose does not matter.
“Do whatever you want and search for the Tower of Bryne.” Sorichika replied.
… So that’s how it’s going to work… I see…
“Are you planning on throwing us at a forest, a mountain, or some place that is filled with Demon Beasts?” Lisse asked.
She seemed to have arrived at the same conclusion as me.
Being able to lead a self-sufficient life was our first task at the assassins’ village.
Because I was getting in the way of the other trainees learning how to lead this self-sufficient life, I was temporarily banished and forced to go to Haidiga.
Taking that into account, it makes sense that we will have to search for the Tower of Bryne while also needing to survive on our own.
And well, the place that needs survival skills the most, is in the middle of a wild location.
A place where we need to get our own food, find safe spots to rest, and where we need to handle Demon Beasts that may attack us.
So, it can’t be helped that we reached the conclusion that we’ll be dropped off in the wilds.
“That is correct, but there will be a huge city nearby, and you will be able to see it from your drop off location.
“I cannot tell you if the Tower of Bryne is in that city or not, but I can tell you that the clue to find it is definitely within the city.
“Therefore, for as long as you wish to find the tower, you will have to go to this city.” Sorichika replied.
… So, basically, we have to collect information from this city, then go from there to the Tower of Bryne.
“Any more questions?” Sorichika asked us.
There are plenty of things I want to ask, but the outline is clear enough already.
We’re going to act separately and find out information about the Tower of Bryne within that city. That’s all there is to it.
“… Seems like you have no more questions, so let’s move on to the second point.
“It’s a very simple point though, so I don’t think you’ll have any questions about it either.” Sorichika told us.
Then, she stared at us in a different way than usual. Her eyes were not empty like they usually were.
But with her usual emotionless tone, Sorichika spoke clearly, “You are free to kill whoever you wish.
“I do not care about the reason.
“Whether it’s for your own protection or for a single copper coin, it’s irrelevant.
“You may kill for a prank, or simply because you disliked someone.
“No one will blame you, and nobody will try to stop you.
“Because dying is for the weak.
“Because those that die are those who ran out of luck.
“Because they were looked down upon by the strong.
“Because they got someone else’s grudge.
“That’s the kind of place we’re going to.
“The lawless country, Krozheit. A city located in the middle of the wilderness.
“Have you heard of it? A country filled with criminals. A place where those who failed at life run away to.
“We’ll be there soon. You should prepare yourself for it.”
Once she finished speaking those words, silence filled the air.
The lawless country. Krozheit.
A criminals’ paradise. There are plenty of rumors about it.
Even I, a country boy, know about it, so it’s surely a famous place.
I didn’t know if it really existed though.
I don’t know anybody who has ever been there.
The rumors are widespread, but I was unsure if a country ruled by criminals truly existed.
However, it seems like it not only exists, but is a country that we’re about to enter.
I don’t know how everyone took Sorichika’s words.
The tension that is filling the air must mean that everyone accepted her words as the truth though.
Still, there is a difference in how each of us perceived it.
Some must have realized how serious the current situation is, while others must still be trying to grasp what it means to enter a lawless country.
Nonetheless, I’m sure everyone is mentally preparing themselves for the danger that we’re about to face.
Well, we were all picked up by an organization that wishes to train assassins… I suppose the preparation period has now ended, and the real training starts now.
When I think of it like that, I can’t help feeling that this task isn’t incomprehensible or unreasonable.
Their goal is to train assassins.
I wasn’t quite sure what exactly it meant to become an assassin, but it’s now getting clearer.
Though well, that is a good thing in itself.
******
Just as Sorichika told us, the dragon soon started descending.
Once it arrived at the ground, the heavy fabric that blocked our vision was removed.
I don’t know where this is, but the sky was getting a bit bright, so we must have really flown throughout the whole night.
Tomorrow has already arrived.
And in the distance, I could already see a city that seemed to be Krozheit, the lawless country.
Chapter 128 Glasses boy braces himselfThere are two things that I must tell you. Sorichika stated.Judging from how my body feels right now, we must have been flying throughout the whole night.I don't know how fast we have been moving, so I don't know how far we have gone.However, I think we have traveled quite far.We are probably at a different country already. And quite possibly, we even crossed through a neighboring country already and are at an even farther away location. That's how I feel at least. I don't really know how big the world is, so it's hard for me to be sure.Well Let's stop thinking about that and focus on Sorichika's words. She seems to want to tell us something important.Some of us who were sitting side by side were dozing off, some were seriously asleep, and some were just spending their time quietly.But as soon as Sorichika started speaking, everyone opened their eyes.It seems like everyone slept lightly.As expected, in this kind of situation, nobody could enter a heavy sleep.First things first. Each of you will have to look for the Tower of Bryne on your own. Sorichika told us.Look for it ourselves?What do you mean? Chace asked.I thought Sorichika would say that she couldn't answer it, but she actually answered him properly, Seeking the Tower of Bryne is the first task of your training.Strength isn't all that an assassin needs.Figuring out how to turn a disadvantageous situation into a favorable one, or how to create a favorable situation from scratch, those are also things that you need as an assassin.In other words, from this point forth, you will enter a realm where you cannot move forward with combat prowess alone. I see.If you can't find it, you'll just be left alone for a while. It's not a problem.You can search for it by yourself if you want, or you may choose to not do it. If you give up, I'll come pick you up when the time is right.It's up to each individual to decide if you want to search for the Tower of Bryne or not. Sorichika told us.I see There are many things I'm still unsure about, but I can understand the meaning of this by taking everything Sorichika has just said literally.Wait a second That's worrisome. A match where we have to compete with our heads? I don't think this thug can handle it Florentine said.Don't go trying to put yourself above me, damn it. You and I are on the same level. Chace told Florentine.Florentine's expression had turned pale, and Chace's voice had lost all enthusiasm They had quite the sad exchange just now.Uhn Judging from what you just said, it sounds like we will be acting separately? Can't we act together instead, though? Cherry asked Sorichika.That's correct. Each of you will be dropped off at a different place.But that doesn't mean you cannot join up.You can meet up with people first, then search for the tower together, or you can decide to meet up again at the tower itself.The method you choose does not matter.Do whatever you want and search for the Tower of Bryne. Sorichika replied. So that's how it's going to work I seeAre you planning on throwing us at a forest, a mountain, or some place that is filled with Demon Beasts? Lisse asked.She seemed to have arrived at the same conclusion as me.Being able to lead a self-sufficient life was our first task at the assassins' village.Because I was getting in the way of the other trainees learning how to lead this self-sufficient life, I was temporarily banished and forced to go to Haidiga.Taking that into account, it makes sense that we will have to search for the Tower of Bryne while also needing to survive on our own.And well, the place that needs survival skills the most, is in the middle of a wild location.A place where we need to get our own food, find safe spots to rest, and where we need to handle Demon Beasts that may attack us.So, it can't be helped that we reached the conclusion that we'll be dropped off in the wilds.That is correct, but there will be a huge city nearby, and you will be able to see it from your drop off location.I cannot tell you if the Tower of Bryne is in that city or not, but I can tell you that the clue to find it is definitely within the city.Therefore, for as long as you wish to find the tower, you will have to go to this city. Sorichika replied. So, basically, we have to collect information from this city, then go from there to the Tower of Bryne.Any more questions? Sorichika asked us.There are plenty of things I want to ask, but the outline is clear enough already.We're going to act separately and find out information about the Tower of Bryne within that city. That's all there is to it. Seems like you have no more questions, so let's move on to the second point.It's a very simple point though, so I don't think you'll have any questions about it either. Sorichika told us.Then, she stared at us in a different way than usual. Her eyes were not empty like they usually were.But with her usual emotionless tone, Sorichika spoke clearly, You are free to kill whoever you wish.I do not care about the reason.Whether it's for your own protection or for a single copper coin, it's irrelevant.You may kill for a prank, or simply because you disliked someone.No one will blame you, and nobody will try to stop you.Because dying is for the weak.Because those that die are those who ran out of luck.Because they were looked down upon by the strong.Because they got someone else's grudge.That's the kind of place we're going to.The lawless country, Krozheit. A city located in the middle of the wilderness.Have you heard of it? A country filled with criminals. A place where those who failed at life run away to.We'll be there soon. You should prepare yourself for it.Once she finished speaking those words, silence filled the air.The lawless country. Krozheit.A criminals' paradise. There are plenty of rumors about it.Even I, a country boy, know about it, so it's surely a famous place.I didn't know if it really existed though.I don't know anybody who has ever been there.The rumors are widespread, but I was unsure if a country ruled by criminals truly existed.However, it seems like it not only exists, but is a country that we're about to enter.I don't know how everyone took Sorichika's words.The tension that is filling the air must mean that everyone accepted her words as the truth though.Still, there is a difference in how each of us perceived it.Some must have realized how serious the current situation is, while others must still be trying to grasp what it means to enter a lawless country.Nonetheless, I'm sure everyone is mentally preparing themselves for the danger that we're about to face.Well, we were all picked up by an organization that wishes to train assassins I suppose the preparation period has now ended, and the real training starts now.When I think of it like that, I can't help feeling that this task isn't incomprehensible or unreasonable.Their goal is to train assassins.I wasn't quite sure what exactly it meant to become an assassin, but it's now getting clearer.Though well, that is a good thing in itself.******Just as Sorichika told us, the dragon soon started descending.Once it arrived at the ground, the heavy fabric that blocked our vision was removed.I don't know where this is, but the sky was getting a bit bright, so we must have really flown throughout the whole night.Tomorrow has already arrived.And in the distance, I could already see a city that seemed to be Krozheit, the lawless country.
