I Am The Game's Villain

Chapter 175 [Event] [Enigma Red Dungeon] [35] Caishen

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”Itʼs been a while, Reinhart Eginfer.”

Jaydenʼs eyes widened in disbelief as he locked gazes with the man standing before him. A wave of fear washed over his entire being, causing his body to tremble involuntarily. The haunting voice of the man resonated in his ears, a voice that carried the weight of unspeakable tragedy—the same voice that had ruthlessly snuffed out the lives of his beloved family, right before his very eyes.

As the realization dawned upon her, Elonaʼs voice faltered, barely above a whisper. ”That emblem... itʼs the unmistakable mark of Caishen,” she muttered, her eyes fixated on the crimson skull insignia adorning their assailantsʼ garments. Swiftly unsheathing her sword, she wasted no time in alerting the group. ”Prepare yourselves, everyone! Weʼre facing enemies!”

In response to Elonaʼs urgent warning, weapons were drawn in unison as the group braced themselves for the impending confrontation. 

”J-Jayden…” Milleia, having already heard Jaydenʼs heart-wrenching account of his past, instinctively pieced together the unfolding events. It was an inevitable clash, a reckoning that had been set into motion when Jayden unveiled his Familiar at the Familiar Club.

A bitter resolve etched across his face, Jayden clenched his teeth, his magical energy surging uncontrollably, leaking into the atmosphere. The man leading the opposing force appeared unperturbed by the tremendous pressure emanating from Jaydenʼs unbridled mana, moving forward with deliberate, measured steps. ”Ah, Reinhart, you finally recognize me. I hold a high rank within Caishen, successfully completing over a thousand missions flawlessly. However, there was one singular failure—one time I faltered. It was the mission to assassinate you, Reinhart. That peculiar blue entity intervened, snatching you from my grasp. Itʼs a blemish I am eager to rectify, which is why, when ʼtheyʼ informed us of your whereabouts, I willingly volunteered to finish what I had started.”

A desperate plea escaped Jaydenʼs lips as electric blue lightning crackled and surged around his entire form. ”Zeus, lend me your strength,” he muttered, seeking guidance and bolstering his resolve.

[ϟExercise patience, young one. Do not allow your anger to dictate your actions.ϟ]

The leaderʼs eyes narrowed beneath his concealing mask, a sinister satisfaction gleaming within them, witnessing Jaydenʼs growing power with each passing second. ”Curiously enough, that enigmatic creature that appeared also whisked away your younger brother, didnʼt she? Josua, was it?” he inquired, his question met with Jaydenʼs resolute silence. ”Ah, so heʼs likely still breathing, then. Where might he be-”

Before the leader could finish his sentence, Jayden vanished in a blinding trail of lightning, his sword arcing through the air with lethal intent.

”Jayden!” Milleia cried out in alarm, her mana channeling forth in a desperate attempt to aid him, but—

With remarkable agility, the leader sidestepped Jaydenʼs blade effortlessly, countering with a devastating punch that sent Jayden hurtling toward one of his comrades, crashing into them with force.

”Deal with the rest. Eliminate them all,” the leader commanded his five subordinates, who nodded in grim understanding, fanning out to engage their assigned targets.

”Stay behind me, everyone!” Elonaʼs voice rang out, a mixture of determination and concern, as she brandished her sword, positioning herself as a barrier between her vulnerable comrades and their formidable adversaries.

But even before the opposing forces could advance upon Elona, a swift, rushing sound filled the air, accompanied by five flashes of vibrant green light.

-BOOOM!-

The concussive impact sent all five assailants hurtling several meters away, their bodies careening past their astonished leader.

”Well, well,” the leader murmured, his eyes widening ever so slightly behind his mask as he beheld ten arrows hurtling towards him with tremendous speed. Swiftly wielding his sword, he deflected the first arrow, yet as it connected with his blade, a fierce gust of wind sliced through his flesh, eliciting a gasp of pain. Blood trickled from his wounds, staining his clothing. Undeterred, he focused his attention on the remaining nine arrows, utilizing his formidable mana to nimbly evade each incoming projectile.