I Stayed Loyal When My Teacher Was Betrayed

8 – This is the Adventurer, Part of Desperation 4

“Damn it! That cursed demon… how dare they bring such disgrace upon me…”

Glos had finished treating himself using a potion,

and as he chewed over the recent humiliation, he clenched his fists.

Since becoming one of Valhalla’s subordinates, he had never experienced such misfortune even once.

Countless people witnessing a public humiliation.

This was not merely a matter of simple pride, but Gloss couldn’t just let it go because it could also affect his power.

“However, if I recklessly confront him, I might end up being the one harmed. I don’t want to admit it, but his fighting prowess surpasses mine…”

The demon effortlessly dodged his attacks and swiftly counterattacked,

Considering the unknown witch who was supporting him, the odds were against him in a direct confrontation.

If he mobilized his subordinates, it would have a significant impact, but the presence of the newly appointed guild master was causing hesitation to move a large number of personnel.

“I have no choice… I can only use that method now.”

There was a possibility that it could make the situation even more troublesome.

However, on the other hand, there was a method that could neatly bury everything if successful.

After deciding how to deal with those filthy pests,

A wicked smile started to appear on Gloss’s unclean lips.

He didn’t feel any sense of guilt.

This whole thing was entirely their fault.

Those dirty insects suddenly appeared, interfering with his amusement and shaking the authority he had established.

All he wanted to do was exterminate those filthy bugs.

“All of you have brought this upon yourselves. For daring to touch this body… Be prepared to pay the price!”

With those words, Gloss greedily licked his lips.

Filled with anticipation for what was about to happen.

*

It was a dark night filled with shadows.

As the festival had ended, the previous commotion seemed like a lie. This place was enveloped in a heavy silence.

In such an atmosphere where uneasiness lingered slightly,

A woman dressed as a maid with silver hair walked alone along the street.

Bernia had just finished working until the end of the reception and was now finally going home after a hard day’s work.

However, there was no trace of exhaustion on Bernia’s face.

Instead, she was captivated by a strange excitement and anticipation,

In her mind, there was only one person filling her thoughts at this moment.

“I never thought… Could it be here…?”

A few hours ago, the male vampire who saved her.

Just the thought of his face made Bernia’s heart race.

“Is this what they call destiny? Huh, it must be… It’s almost like winning the lottery, such a rare occurrence. And at that perfect timing…”

Caught up in her excitement, Bernia unknowingly smiled.

And then.

“Oh, oh… You seem to be in a very good mood, young lady.”

“!”

Suddenly, a voice reached her ears.

Upon hearing it, Bernia’s previously joyful expression turned cold.

The owner of the voice, someone she didn’t want to hear at all.

Standing before her was Gloce, wielding a massive axe with an intimidating presence.

“But this feels quite unpleasant. To be so happy about what happened to me… I suppose I should just kill you.”

“…”

Gloce began to infuse his axe with magical energy, holding it tightly.

With no one else around to witness, he exuded a sense of ruthlessness and cruelty that characterized higher-level adventurers like himself.

At that moment.

“What do you think you’re trying to do?”

“Huh?”

Observing his actions,

Bernia calmly spoke with an extremely composed attitude.

There was no hint of fear or concern,

An unruffled and undisturbed reaction.

Though Gloce felt slightly uncomfortable with this fact, he snickered and spoke to her.

“Hah! You seem to trust that vampire and act all brave, but that won’t happen. I’ll enjoy you for a while and then kill you without giving him a chance to intervene!”

“…”

Confidently proclaiming his intent for rape and murder, Gloce.

However, considering the power he possessed at the moment, it was entirely possible.

From the beginning, Bernia was nothing more than a stranger who had recently arrived here, unaware of the foundations.

In this situation, even if she were to die, there would be hardly anyone who cared deeply about it.

However, the same goes for these foreigners; there is hardly anything they can do.

In addition, he knew well that without leaving any evidence, punishment would be impossible based solely on suspicion, despite the annoying guild master’s complaints.

“If that happens, it will serve as a warning to the common people living in the city. If they dare to crawl up to me, I will show them exactly what will happen. Plus, it is possible to provoke those demonic creatures and trap them in a scheme!”

Gloss, intending to deal with Bernia first for his complex goals.

Of course, before taking another life, he planned to strip her of her dignity from the past two years and end the unfinished game.

Then, he could simply tear apart her body and leave it lying in the square.

“Hehehe… Behave obediently, and if you don’t do anything unnecessary, I’ll kill you with less pain.”

With a sinister smile, Gloss leisurely approached the small woman standing in front of him, flicking his gruesome lips with his tongue.

At that moment,

“Haah…”

“…?”

Bernia let out a deep sigh as she spoke.

In this moment,

Her appearance gave off a completely different feeling compared to when she trembled in fear earlier.

“You’ve been making a fuss since earlier… About killing me… About devouring me…”

“…What… What is it?”

“Hey, shall I tell you something good?”

He expected her to beg for her life in fear or to plead like a maiden about to be defiled.

However, at this moment, Bernia didn’t show any sign of such emotions.

She was unbelievably cold.

No trace of hesitation could be felt.

Caught by this inexplicable strangeness,

Gloss momentarily fell into doubt.

And then,

“We are different than you humans or those inferior elf children who go around saying ‘kill, kill.'”

“W-what… What are you saying?”

Unintelligible words and an unsettling atmosphere,

In the midst of it, Gloss began to sense an increasing discomfort, belatedly.

Gloss felt somehow reminiscent of the situation when he fought with the demon earlier.

It was flowing differently than expected.

A feeling that something was seriously wrong with the situation.

At that moment.

“What are you talking about…”

“!! Kkuwook!”

The next moment, a sudden, tremendous pain.

It was.

“This is how it should be done…”

“K…kku…wooo…”

A terrible sensation of something important breaking between his legs.

Gloss fell to the ground with a sound of concentrated pain…

And he couldn’t move any longer.

“By the time you think, the action is already done. That’s the difference between you lowly species and us.”

With those words, Vernia lifted the fallen demon’s ax from the ground.

As if picking up a knife, she held it so naturally in her hand.

As if throwing a stone,

She threw it with a very light movement.

The position was…

Between the already broken place

-Smack!!!!

“Kku! Wo…oo…oo…”

Gloss made a eerie sound as if something was leaving him for the last time.

With that, Vernia adjusted the maid headband on her head and left the place.

As if nothing had happened,

With an attitude that was so incredibly light.

*

Valhalla.

This place, known as the cradle of adventurers, was filled with numerous adventurers befitting its reputation.

Taking a leisurely break and exchanging information, those who came to deal with unexpected situations and receive compensation. And even the novice adventurers who seem to have just set foot as adventurers.

But now.

The noisy atmosphere from earlier suddenly disappeared, and the inside of the guild was quiet as if a mouse had just died.

Adventurers sent a slightly wary and more envious gaze within the heavy tension.

The many gazes were fixed on a pair of men and women who had just entered the guild at this moment.

A black-haired demon man showing off his horns.

And a red-haired witch who boldly and gracefully moves forward while receiving his escort.

A witch with powerful magic and a demon who serves her.

As rumors about what they did yesterday have already spread, people were showing a strong interest in the sudden appearance of these giants.

And at this moment, the two people who are receiving so much attention…

Myself, Edward and my master Rosemary, felt joy and relief that yesterday’s incident had gone smoothly.

“Fortunately, we didn’t get attacked. It seems like adventurers are quick to spread rumors after all.”

“Didn’t I tell you? Our story would have already spread. Even so, thanks to your timely actions, things went smoothly.”

My master smiled with a faint and indistinguishable smile on her lips as she finished speaking.

We immediately headed to the counter where some people were already standing to handle our business.

“Um…please come in. What brings you here?”

“We’ve come to meet someone…”

My master began speaking, lowering her voice as she leaned against the reception desk.

Using the superior hearing of a demon, I tried to listen to what they were saying.

Then…

“?

Someone suddenly tapped my shoulder.

I turned my head questioningly.

There…

“We meet again.”

“Huh? You’re definitely…from yesterday?”

“Yes, it’s Bernie. It’s nice to see you again, Edward.”