Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 24

Episode 24. The Dawn Society

Dawn Society.

If you've played <Let's Kill the Demon King Now> even once, this is a name you can't help but know.

A word that simultaneously provokes anger from players.

It is a group that seeks to revive the demon Barbatos, who has plagued the continent for the past 100 years.

A group that can be said to be the nemesis of humanity.

“Yes. That’s not that difficult. At best, it’s just postponing the enlistment.”

It was planned that Yulian would join the sworn enemy of mankind.

At first I was surprised, but soon I began to think that it was understandable.

In various routes of <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>, 'Yurien' is always a member of the Dawn Society.

It is clear that it is closely related to the death of Haydn Reich, which we saw in the DLC trailer.

But… … So the time to join the ‘Dawn Society’ is now?

“Yes, it’s not that difficult, just as you said. But… you should know that we might understand it differently, right?”

Eleanor smiled at my words and answered.

Eleanor DeMichel, a bishop belonging to the Dawn Society and a 5th-tier, Vargo-ranked magician of the 'Yin' element.

The glass in her purple eyes was smiling faintly as usual.

“The reason I came to you without making an appointment is because of the misunderstanding I mentioned earlier. You might try to capture us by using the offer of membership as bait.”

Because you are the imperial agency, 'Closed Eyes'.

Eleanor added:

“That is, the longer I delay my answer, the more I suspect that the Dawn Society has another ulterior motive. That seems to be what you are trying to say.”

“I like it because you understand quickly.”

Eleanor with a captivating smile.

It was a charming smile that really attracted men's hearts, but I knew it was dangerous, like a poisoned chalice.

“If you refuse after finding out our secret… you know? Well, that won’t happen. You were the one who approached us in the first place.”

“Yes.”

One against a hundred, and arrogant.

Yurian, who had a wild idea that 'power is everything in the world', soon after being defeated by Haydn, also came to see the power of the 'Demon'.

That is also the reason why he joined the Dawn Society, to surpass his master, 'Black Saint' Haydn Reich.

“Then you don’t have to worry, right? We’ll have what you’re looking for.”

“That’s right. That’s why I’m careful.”

Eleanor's eyes frowned.

You can also see a questionable color floating above your head.

“……Why?”

Why, because you guys are the axis of evil!

Joining the 'Yeongmyeonghoe' means turning your back on the royal family.

Of course, as long as they didn't get caught, there wouldn't be a problem, but this much could be said for sure.

'Haydn will definitely become an enemy of Reich.'

The main character of <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>, Haydn Reich's goal is the well-being of the empire. And revenge.

Haydn hated the 'Dawn Society', the target of his revenge, to a cruel degree.

He was so close to Yurian that he saved her even after she lost in a life-or-death fight, but it was obvious that he would have drawn his sword without hesitation if he had known that she belonged to the Dawn Society.

That's what I wanted to avoid.

Even if I don't have the full power of Yurian, I don't want to choose the path of opposing the main character of this game.

“It’s ridiculous from our perspective. And I told you, you know too much. If you back out here, you’ll be seen as an enemy of us.”

However, there was one more problem here.

If you do not join the Dawn Society to avoid a confrontation with Haydn Reich, the Dawn Society will take action to prevent information from leaking.

They are a dangerous group that even the 'Black Saint' Haydn Reich cannot easily overlook.

Among them, the 'Monsignor', a combat group of the Dawn Society, possesses fighting power that far surpasses that of the knights.

“Just because someone is quick-witted doesn’t mean they are someone you can communicate with.”

The large man who came with Eleanor DeMichel was the 'Monsignor' I mentioned.

The man who clicked his tongue took a step forward.

A size that creates a sense of oppression just by looking at it.

As the robe was removed from his face, his face was revealed.

The first thing you notice is his dark skin and the tattoos that cover one eye.

Pelkor of the Strong Arm.

I am a named character of the Yeomyeonghoe, so much so that I know his name.

“Do you remember this wound?”

He pointed to his tattooed left eye with his finger.

That was a wound.

Until now, I thought it was just a simple tattoo.

“The wound you made still hurts every night!”

Today is a day of realization.

I knew that it was a scar, not a tattoo, and that I had created it.

‘… … I never did that.’

Of course it's unfair.

Of course, I can't explain myself right now because I'm Yurian. Damn it.

“I’m sorry. I don’t really remember the details.”

I'm sure you'll say something like this.

“K, khahahahahahaha!”

Felcor, who had tasted the 'spiciness of Yurian', began to laugh loudly. The laughter was so huge that it seemed like thunder, and it filled the alley.

After a while, the laughter died down.

And then suddenly the guy kicked the ground and jumped at me.

<Amazing Intuition>

Amazing speed for such a heavy body.

Pelkor's agility was so great that it covered one side of his field of vision in an instant, but 'Yurien's' body was not flustered.

'huh……?'

But there was one problem, and that was the habit that was ingrained in Yurian.

<Natural Test>

The way to respond to a surprise attack is to quickly draw your sword and defend or counterattack.

Since I was Yurian who had learned that series of processes, when I saw Pelkor rushing at me from the left, my body reacted without me realizing it and I pulled out the sword on my right waist.

I'm talking about an ordinary iron sword, not the 'Moonjanggeom' that was made with all my heart.

'Tsk… … !'

A situation where every second counts.

The habit ingrained in 'Yurien' made her reach for her 'familiar sword' instead of the 'Moon Jang Sword' to deal with danger.

Because of that, I clicked my tongue at the drawn iron sword and swung it at Pelkor's fist while blowing aura into it.

He clicked his tongue inwardly and breathed aura into his sword.

He swung his fist at the relentless Pelkor.

The intersection where sword and fist meet.

Bright red sparks flew everywhere, briefly illuminating the alley.

Snap──!

A strong crack has formed in my sword that is soaked in aura. If this standoff continues, it is only natural for the sword to break.

It's dangerous if things continue like this.

Just as I was about to take a step back to reorganize my stance, I caught sight of Pelkor's bitter smile.

I noticed it.

That the sword is breaking.

“Whoaaaaah!”

As if to prove my point, the guy screamed and put all his strength into his fist.

Bam──!

The sword broke in an instant.

The guy's thick fist landed right in my groin.

In an instant, my body flew to the outer wall of the alley, and a dizzying pain so severe that I couldn't breathe coursed through my entire body.

Still, the body tried to fall as if it were natural.

“Cough, cough…….”

A dry cough keeps coming out of my mouth.

Every time that happened, my ribs felt like they were creaking as I took Pelkor's punches.

“You’re a real mess, Yurian! Finally, I can get revenge on this eye!”

The sarcastic voice of Pelkor.

Eyes that look blank.

Leaving everything behind, I looked at the broken sword.

What I felt was not the fear of the overwhelming power contained in Pelkor's fist.

petulance.

He became the protagonist of this already harsh world, and became the terribly hated Yulian Kreifart Frasson.

Not only must he deal with the threat of the Demon, he must also pursue 'perfection' to prevent the nobles who wish for Yurian's downfall from directly raising their complaints.

A life far from ordinary.

A life completely different from the one I had led until now.

'Why do I have to be like this?'

I threw the broken sword on the ground.

“Huh? What is it, Yurian? Are you going to give up?”

Ignoring Felcor's words, I drew my other sword.

Moon Sword.

Let's hold the handle and let the 'Aura' flow.

==

⇒ The emotional excitement reached its peak.

==

Moonlight began to seep into the dark alley.

==

⇒ The unique trait, “Open Eyes” has been revealed.

==

I glanced at the UI that I often saw in <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>, then raised my Moon Sword and took a step.

“What is that sword?”

Pelkor looked at the shape of the Moon Sword and expressed his doubts.

Normally, I would have responded to the guy's words in a sarcastic tone, saying that I was acting like 'Yurian'.

But now, I don't think like that at all.

I just want to let out all the frustration that's built up.

“Smash that sword…!”

A voice that is both sarcastic and full of strong hostility.

But I felt that I didn't need to listen to the end, so I kicked the ground and closed the distance between me and the guy.

Even though the distance between them had narrowed in an instant, Pelkor did not panic and moved his body to respond.

The skills he has honed are proof that he is a real talent.

“Ugh……!”

But when my Moon Sword cut off the guy's right arm, a look of bewilderment appeared on his face.

“I, I cut my aura…!?”

Pelkor takes a step back after seeing the wound on his right arm.

It didn't end there, I continued to move my arms.

Pelkor counterattacked to prevent the wounds from piling up.

“This…… son of a bitch……!”

They are all useless because of the predictions that are almost prescient.

Avoiding the counterattack, I continued to swing my sword.

Every time I reached the crossroads, bright red blood trails formed parabolic curves around me.

My body felt hot as I saw the blood sticking to the ground and walls.

Because it was like drawing a picture.

Because every time I swung the brush called the sword, it felt like the pure white canvas called the alley was being filled.

“Stop… Ugh, stop….”

What poured water on my burning heart was the voice of Pelkor groaning in pain.

Felcor, kneeling with his head colored with fear, his arms mangled to resemble rags.

Normally I would have been terrified to see that sight, but now I was strangely calm.

No, it made me laugh.

“Now I guess I should call him Pelkor, the weak-armed god, not Gangwan.”

He laughed at Pelkor, who was kneeling, with a mocking smile.

I felt no pity at all, and the sight of the fallen giant was simply hilarious.

“S, save me……”

Pelkor begging for his life.

I know that there is no need to kill an opponent who has already been completely subdued.

But before rational judgment, I decided to be true to my desire for self-realization.

I raised my sword.

Then, the bright light of the <Moonlight Sword> began to fill the alley.

The eyes of the kneeling Pelkor came into view.

A madman with blood-red eyes instead of the usual masked, cross-eyed look.

'He' was in Pelkor's eyes.

==

▶ Characteristic, "Open Eyes"

Grade: Unique

⇒ This is an ability that is only expressed in a state of heightened emotions.

⇒ Only characters with the character trait ‘Squint’ can use it.

▷ It becomes very aggressive.

▷ Your physical abilities will improve, and your eyes will be able to see more things than usual.

==

That appearance was not me playing Yulian.

Just the smiling executioner, 'Yurien Cryphat Prasson'.

At that fact, I put down my sword.

'This trait is… … .'

It's dangerous. My intuition tells me so.