Chapter 101.1

Chapter 101.1 \n<h1>Chapter 101 Execution </h1>\n\n“He disappeared, you say…!? What do you mean!?”

“Ehm. Arnold-san, there was this in the toilet ――”

I took the folded paper that my companion brought and opened it.The paper is a bank check. However, there were some scribbles in the place where the amount should be written on.

―― I am busy, so I am going home.

Arnold lost his words.

“It seems that he escaped by using the window in the toilet…”

“Wasn’t that guy, Level 8?”

While clenching my teeth, I crushed the check.

Not a single instant, I would have thought that he would run away. If my opponent was just an ordinary Hunter or person, I might have been wary of that but this time, the opponent is genuinely a powerful man who has been certified at a Level above Arnold in the Hunter’s Holy Land.How could a Hunter who cares about their honor, think about escaping from a window in the toilet. Moreover, we haven’t exchanged any blows yet.

I raise my face and look at the expression of the two who were staring at us.When Arnold first came to the Imperial Capital, he played by the book by investigating prominent Hunters, Parties and Clan of this Country.Of course, among his investigation the name of 《Hidden Curse》 was among them.

The two in front of me are Members of a famous Mages group. They are still young but they are opponents we can’t underestimate.\n

Arnold and his companions had the advantage in the numbers. Initially, they should have been in a position to abandon him, but the man who called himself Altobaran didn’t change his expression even after we got that note and then snorted while declaring confidently.

“What is that look? Listen very well, bumpkin. A true powerful man ―― Doesn’t so easily pull out his sword.”

“Does the Level 8 of this Imperial Capital… Run away by using the toilet’s window?”

Are you fine with this Zebrudia!?

Arnold’s purpose is to retaliate against 《Absolute Shadow》 who quarreled with his Party. There was no point to stay here as their Leader 《Infinite Variety》 was gone.

Marie and Altobaran’s attire were nicely tailored but didn’t look combat ready at all.However, a good Mage can fight to some extent even without weapons.

If you observed them closely, not only Altobaran was grinning but Marie, who was behind him, was also already combat ready.If you are a Member of 《Hidden Curse》, then you can use magic as if you were breathing.

The range of attack of a Mage is from a long distance. No matter how powerful a Mage is, Arnold won’t lose at this distance.However, even if I win, it won’t leave a good taste in my mouth. Arnold’s companions are waiting for his decision with their weapons ready.

Altobaran looked at Arnold with his icy glare and continued.

“Did you think he escaped? Don’t be stupid.”

“… No, he completely ran away.”

What else could it be?The manner he retreated was way too familiar. Before being angry at him, I am more shocked.\nWhen Arnold said that in a low voice, Altobaran shouted in a dignified voice.

“Didn’t he write it down. He didn’t run away, Cry-san is ―― Busy. A Level 8 in the Imperial Capital doesn’t have time to twiddle their fingers, we had already taken some of his precious time. Don’t misunderstand Cry-san as weak. You guys just don’t deserve some of his time, that is it.”

Impossible… In this country… Do you escape from the toilet window if you are busy!?

I didn’t understand what he meant. If Arnold was 《Infinite Variety》, he would have smacked the fools who went to look for a fight and dignifiedly walk outside by using the front door.

 

For Hunters, that was the way to do as they had a meritocracy system. At least according to Arnold’s knowledge, that was how Hunters should be.

I confirmed with them while being battle ready.

“If you were in the same position, would you escape by using the toilet window?”

When Altobaran has been asked that theoretical question, he slightly opens his eyes and responds with an ironic smile. 

“I am still ―― Immature. I can’t imitate, Cry-san.”

“…”

“Arnold-san, let’s withdraw. There is no point to be their opponents.”

And at that moment, Hay, who was standing next to Arnold, recommended this to him.I launched a quick glance but Hay’s eyes were still glued to the two young Mages.

\nAll of them are correct but I don’t want to say that