Volume 4 - CH 12

Act 4-12: One of The Trouble During The Test

North of Babel, 1st area of 【Death Metropolis of Flower】

Historic ruins spread in the north of Babel――【Death Metropolis of Flower】. This place was undead’s paradise, jointly managed by Babel and the hunter guild. This 【Death Metropolis of Flower】 was a dungeon with difficulties changing with its depth, it was separated into areas 1~5.

Area 1, the shallowest area was composed of weak undead, this place was most suited for the weak hunters and most students.

Two men stood inside an abandoned building in area 1 of 【Death Metropolis of Flower】.

「Kihihi! To think that knight-sama’s protection will be lost to the most incompetent in this world.」

An abnormally thin man laughed his a*s off as he spoke. There was a skull tattoo painted on his perfectly bald head and a pendant with phoenix carving hung on his neck. It was the proof of graduation from 【Babel Tower】.

Even though there were multiple obstacles to enter Babel tower, only 10% managed to graduate. That was just how difficult it was to graduate from Babel. And the graduates were highly sought after.

Nevertheless, this man―― Tokotsu was a top-class necromancer and an ex-teacher from Babel Tower who was banished after the authorities discovered his malignant hobby. In a certain meaning, he was a unique sorcerer.

「STOP LAUGHING! I JUST LET MY GUARD DOWN THAT TIME!」

Tamri, the escort(former) of prince Gilbert was trembling all over, shouting at the extremely skinny man.

「But, isn’t it a fact that the famous escort knight of his highness Gilbert is unemployed right now? My condolences for that.」

「NOT UNEMPLOYED YET! I’M GOING TO BE REINSTATED AS LONG AS I MANAGED TO PURGE THAT INCOMPETENT! HIS HIGHNESS GAVE HIS WORD AFTER ALL!」

Prince GIlbert promised to appoint Tamri as the leader of his escort knights in the event that the latter managed to kidnap Kai Heineman. The prince had declared so after all. In short, Tamri’s position would be secured as long as he accomplished his current task.

The skinny man, Tokotsu, shrugged his shoulders,

「Yeah yeah yeah. Let’s just take it as you say. So, how’s the business?」

He forcefully changed the topic of the conversation.

「The practical test will be held in area 1 of 【Death Metropolis of Flower】. Our insider will separate him from the other examinees. We’ll kill him in this place!」

「I’ve no objection as long as I’m paid handsomely but, I am not going to guarantee the life of other examinees, okay?」

「Doesn’t matter. Even if it’s a bit forceful, Babel will have arrangements for that.」

Upon hearing that, Tokotsu lips turned to a wide grin,

「You people really are the true trash.」

And said his honest impression about Gilbert and his group.

「You bastard, how dare you to insult prince Gilbert of Amelia ki――」

Tokotsu restrained Tamri, who shouted at him with his vein bulging on his forehead before the latter could finish.

「Don’t misunderstand. The kind of people that I like the most are those kinds of unscrupulous people. Now, this is my final confirmation. Am I allowed to play with the examinees who enter my territory?」

The skinny man asked, confirming.

「We made an agreement with Babel side. This matter will be treated as an unfortunate incident.」

「I see. Great. Finally, party after a really long time. I’m gonna enjoy it…」

Tokotsu cranked his head, which instantly blushed red like tomato.

「We don’t mind if you want to play but, you know right?」

「Yeah, I understand. I have to deliver Kai Heineman who has been turned into a scarecrow to you without killing him, right? I’ve no shred of interest in a mere incompetent brat. I’ll fulfil my part of the bargain.」

Tokotsu waved his right hand as he left the building.

「Failure is unacceptable.」

“His highness Gilbert wouldn’t accept any failures. Failure means ruin. That was an undeniable fact.” Said Tamri as he left the building.