Back to Arya and Dina.
Arya: According to Gamma's intel, Neptune—the one with ice powers—is chasing us.
Dina: So who's going to fight him? Just me?
Arya: You want to try fighting him?
Dina: Of course! I want to fight one of them too. Up until now, all I've dealt with are guards!
Arya: You sure you can handle it alone?
Dina: Don't underestimate me! Do you think I'm weak or something?!
Arya: Hahaha! I would never think you're weak.
Dina: So, which ruler is our next target?
Arya: To the west. There's a city called TAZER.
Dina: How many days?
Arya: Locals say about four days.
Dina: I see.
Arya: This time, I'm going straight into the mansion myself.
Dina: Why?
Arya: If they're chasing us, that means our identities are already exposed. There's no need to stay in the shadows anymore.
Dina: So what's the plan now that we're not staying quiet?
Arya: We'll leave a clear trail, something they can follow. The faster we run into them, the fewer of them we'll have to deal with later.
Dina: But why so rushed?
Arya: My instincts tell me something's off. Think about it. The moment Mars—the fire user—died, Seven Eclipse instantly replaced him. No hesitation.
That's not just a replacement. They're building something bigger.
And if they're going all out, they won't tolerate losing even a single member.
Dina: So… they're planning something massive?
Arya: Definitely. We just need to wait for Gamma's report to confirm it.
But before that—we take the initiative.
If we keep hiding, they'll just grow stronger… and once that happens, it'll be too late to take them down.
Arya: From now on, we go aggressive. We force them to come to us.
And we take them out one by one.
Dina: Ugh, my head hurts thinking about this. So what kind of trail are we leaving?
Arya: Good question. (Smirks) We'll leave a message—a provocation. Something like:
"Our target is the king of this nation! Protect him if you can, you bastards!"
That'll piss off their loyal dogs and make them come straight at us.
Dina: That's such a childish tactic. (Glares at him)
Arya: Wahahaha! But it'll work, won't it? Praise me!
Dina: You're weird.
They continued their journey to TAZER. Four days passed.
Dina: Ugh… It's so hot here! What the hell is with this heat?!
Arya: This city is truly miserable.
Burning heat, starving citizens… Crumbling homes, no clean water, no food.
The ruler of this place is a monster.
Dina: What if we show ourselves in public?
Arya: Hmm... Interesting idea. If we make a scene, our presence will definitely reach Seven Eclipse faster.
Dina: Exactly! The more public we are, the faster they'll come. And the faster we can finish them off.
Arya: Sometimes, you're actually smart.
Dina: I am smart!
Arya: (Knocks on Dina's head) Sounds hollow to me!
Dina: What did you say?!
Arya: Alright then. First, we cool this place down, give them water and food.
Freeze!(The area around them starts to cool, the heat fading away)
Arya: Shouts "HEY EVERYONE! FREE FOOD AND WATER HERE! IF YOU'RE HUNGRY, COME ON OVER! IT'S ALL FREE, DON'T BE SHY!"
Earth Craft!(Creates a small pool using earth magic)
Water!(Summons clear water)
Villagers:
"That's food and water!"
"Please! I haven't eaten in days!"
"My child… he hasn't eaten at all… please help us!"
Arya: Calm down! One at a time, everyone will get some!
Dina: Don't push! Stay calm! Someone might get hurt!
A few minutes later, the villagers receive food and water.
Villagers:
"Thank you! Thank you!"
"You two saved us!"
"Bless you both!"
Arya, Dina: D-don't worry about it. If you need more, feel free to take it… (They look awkward being surrounded.)
Arya: C-can we go now? We still have other matters to take care of.
The rest of the supplies are over there!
Villagers:
"Thank you! May you be blessed!"
They left the crowd and moved to scout the ruler's mansion.
Dina: W-What the hell… The way they fought over food like that—
It's clear they haven't eaten in days.(Voice trembling)
Arya: This world is merciless. (Looks up at the sky)
If God truly exists, why does evil keep thriving?
And if God won't destroy them… then we will. (Clenches his fist)
Later that night...
Arya: We'll infiltrate together. (Draws his pistols)
Dina: Alright. (Pulls out two daggers)
At the gate…
*Dor! Dor(Shoots the unprotected guards)
Opens the gate.
Guards: What was that?! Who are you?!
Arya: *Dor dor. You don't need to know.
*Slash! (Door is sliced open)
Guards: Attackers! We're under attack!
Dina: Leave it to me! (Dina dashes forward and slaughters the guards, cutting heads, limbs, bodies with no hesitation.)
Dina: Hey Arya! This place is so luxurious! Long halls, chandeliers, statues, red carpets! It's nothing like the lives of the starving people outside!
Arya: Go ahead and go wild. I'm going upstairs to find the ruler and his family.
Search!(Scans the mansion)There are four people on the top floor. Could be the family.
Arya heads upstairs and kicks down the door.
Ruler:W-Who are you?! Do you have any idea who I am?! I am the honored ruler of this city! Show some respect, you're jerk!
Arya: A ruler? What kind of ruler?Respect? For what?
*Dor! Dor!(Shoots the wife and child without hesitation)
Arya: A ruler's duty is to serve his people, not starve them.
You're all nothing but bastards who don't deserve to rule.
*Dor!(Bullet pierces the ruler's skull)
And just like that, the execution in TAZER was complete...