Chapter 229: Hide And Seek Beneath Anonymity
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Chapter 229: Hide And Seek Beneath Anonymity
The younger generation of the village had secretly gathered.
They sat around several tables, all wearing grim expressions, seemingly unable to reach a consensus.
Staying here is definitely not good. Ive been planning to leave someday, but I was too oppressed by the rules to speak up.
Its not too late even now. But we must hurry. If we wait until tomorrow, someone else might
The heavy topic briefly halted the conversation.
But the timing of the masked persons appearance is a bit curious. If someone orchestrated this
A rugged-looking young man slammed his fist on the table, countering the objection.
Theres no certainty, but we have no choice! As everyone knows, its time for us to become stronger by killing each other! If you want to regret it later, do it alone; Im going to escape this damned island.
Calm down. Youre right about the lack of time, but the timing is indeed delicate.
Could that masked person be the one who came from outside the sea?
Theres no confirmation, but probably. However, moving before understanding his intentions would be a clear mistake.
He seemed to agree.
Thus, the conversation entered a lull again.
Suddenly, a small figure dropped from the sky.
Right, thats me.
Everyone in the hall quickly drew their weapons, startled by the unexpected arrival.
A face Ive never seen. A foreigner.
To be precise, not a foreigner. Im also a son of this neighborhood.
Nonsense!
A well-built man swung his large bastard sword.
The sword, filled with experience, moved so swiftly that it was almost upon its target in the blink of an eye.
The newcomer pressed the side of the sword with his index finger, twisting it and causing it to miss its target.
The difference in skill was starkly evident.
So strong!
As the young man stepped back, Ray focused on his Adams apple.
He grabbed the throat with three fingers.
Ugh!
Drawing upon a full reserve of mana, he performed a swordplay technique.
At first glance, his movements, resembling sword dances, blocked every attack from the fingers.
But one move determined the victor.
It was mana deliberately unleashed by Ray.
The young man tried to deflect it with his sword, but the blade that had been blocking the fingers shattered.
Boom-!
With a loud noise, the young mans throat was caught in Rays hand.
Aaargh!
Im in a bit of a hurry because Im short on time. My body gets sensitive when Im anxious. So, stop rolling your eyes and put down your weapons.
As he squeezed the carotid artery, a painful groan echoed from the young man.
Ugh
He didnt want to see someone he had been conversing with moments ago turn into a corpse.
They communicated with their eyes, and all laid down their weapons.
Clang- Clang-
Is this good enough?
You listen well for someones son.
The compliment did not ease his grim expression.
Hes strong. I couldnt even follow his last move with my eyes.
Yet, he maintained a calm demeanor in front of so many people.
Everyone gathered in the hall threw tense glances around.
Unaware or indifferent to their thoughts, Ray was deep in contemplation.
He had eavesdropped on their entire conversation.
But merely listening led to no progress in the discussion.
Thinking that this would be a waste of time, he revealed himself, though it wasnt part of his original plan.
Perhaps its better to resolve things through dialogue rather than fists. Lets try to settle this as peacefully as possible.
Absorbed in their thoughts, they silently consented.
While leisurely drinking tea in anticipation of capturing the masked person in the morning, a messenger rushed in urgently.
Sir, Elder!
Whats all this fuss? Calm down and speak.
The masked person has appeared again!
Hmm.
There are two of them this time!
What? Two?
One of the elders stood up abruptly and bellowed.
Why havent you captured them yet?
Well, its just that
He hesitated, struggling to find the words.
Haeil sighed and said,
Its okay. I wont blame you, just tell me.
Encouraged by her gentle words, the messenger finally spoke,
Their movements are extraordinary Were unable to capture them.
Hooh
Capturing them seemed difficult even for those at the instructor level, which piqued curiosity about their identities.
Ill handle this myself. Lead the way. Those causing trouble in a sacred place deserve punishment.
An elder chuckled in his middle years and stood up.
The messenger brightened up and began to lead the way.
Please follow me.
I refuse to rot away in a place like this in my prime!
Soyeongs voice was laced with embarrassment.
Though her face was behind a mask, it likely turned as red as a ripe tomato.
Several figures chased after her.
Stop right there!
Such a shameless fool!
Quiet! Im embarrassed too!
She would never have engaged in such antics if not for her superiors orders.
From the opposite direction, Heukyeongs voice rang out.
I want to go outside! I heard the women out there are beautiful! I like tall women!
Soyeong, having inadvertently learned about Heukyeongs preferences, shouted in anger.
Dont blabber about such things! You shameless fool! Its disgraceful to the Shinuiwi, a disgrace! Anyway, I want to go outside!
Her shouts betrayed a sincere desire to leave.
Sincerity has a way of captivating others.
Those resting at home or preparing for the next days training heard her cries and thought,
Im not the only one who wants to leave.
Despite the fear of Sanhas sanctions and having remained silent, not everyone was uninterested in the world beyond the sea.
With not just one but two people openly declaring their desires, the usually tranquil evening buzzed with the noise of a festival.
This sparked a flame in the hearts of the youth.
It wasnt surprising, given the islands lack of entertainment. Moreover, always burdened with the heavy fate of having to kill each other, their hearts swelled with excitement all too easily.
Many began to feel the urge to join the late-night festivities.
Several figures, masked with cloths over their heads, ran around.
I actually wanted to go outside too! And I like tall women!
You too?
Everyone, come out! This is surprisingly fun! Hahaha!
Running and shouting like madmen, intrigued onlookers donned various cloths as masks and joined in.
Now, the scene with the masked individuals resembled a large-scale game of hide-and-seek.
Even the pursuers couldnt help but feel joy.
Stop there, you rascal! Hahaha!
Hero, what hero? Im going to be a merchant! Hahaha!
In that moment, he who had crafted anonymity with just a mask pondered the lineage of heroes.
Somewhere, his mischievous laughter seemed to echo.
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Chapter 229: Hide And Seek Beneath Anonymity
The younger generation of the village had secretly gathered.
They sat around several tables, all wearing grim expressions, seemingly unable to reach a consensus.
Staying here is definitely not good. Ive been planning to leave someday, but I was too oppressed by the rules to speak up.
Its not too late even now. But we must hurry. If we wait until tomorrow, someone else might
The heavy topic briefly halted the conversation.
But the timing of the masked persons appearance is a bit curious. If someone orchestrated this
A rugged-looking young man slammed his fist on the table, countering the objection.
Theres no certainty, but we have no choice! As everyone knows, its time for us to become stronger by killing each other! If you want to regret it later, do it alone; Im going to escape this damned island.
Calm down. Youre right about the lack of time, but the timing is indeed delicate.
Could that masked person be the one who came from outside the sea?
Theres no confirmation, but probably. However, moving before understanding his intentions would be a clear mistake.
He seemed to agree.
Thus, the conversation entered a lull again.
Suddenly, a small figure dropped from the sky.
Right, thats me.
Everyone in the hall quickly drew their weapons, startled by the unexpected arrival.
A face Ive never seen. A foreigner.
To be precise, not a foreigner. Im also a son of this neighborhood.
Nonsense!
A well-built man swung his large bastard sword.
The sword, filled with experience, moved so swiftly that it was almost upon its target in the blink of an eye.
The newcomer pressed the side of the sword with his index finger, twisting it and causing it to miss its target.
The difference in skill was starkly evident.
So strong!
As the young man stepped back, Ray focused on his Adams apple.
He grabbed the throat with three fingers.
Ugh!
Drawing upon a full reserve of mana, he performed a swordplay technique.
At first glance, his movements, resembling sword dances, blocked every attack from the fingers.
But one move determined the victor.
It was mana deliberately unleashed by Ray.
The young man tried to deflect it with his sword, but the blade that had been blocking the fingers shattered.
Boom-!
With a loud noise, the young mans throat was caught in Rays hand.
Aaargh!
Im in a bit of a hurry because Im short on time. My body gets sensitive when Im anxious. So, stop rolling your eyes and put down your weapons.
As he squeezed the carotid artery, a painful groan echoed from the young man.
Ugh
He didnt want to see someone he had been conversing with moments ago turn into a corpse.
They communicated with their eyes, and all laid down their weapons.
Clang- Clang-
Is this good enough?
You listen well for someones son.
The compliment did not ease his grim expression.
Hes strong. I couldnt even follow his last move with my eyes.
Yet, he maintained a calm demeanor in front of so many people.
Everyone gathered in the hall threw tense glances around.
Unaware or indifferent to their thoughts, Ray was deep in contemplation.
He had eavesdropped on their entire conversation.
But merely listening led to no progress in the discussion.
Thinking that this would be a waste of time, he revealed himself, though it wasnt part of his original plan.
Perhaps its better to resolve things through dialogue rather than fists. Lets try to settle this as peacefully as possible.
Absorbed in their thoughts, they silently consented.
While leisurely drinking tea in anticipation of capturing the masked person in the morning, a messenger rushed in urgently.
Sir, Elder!
Whats all this fuss? Calm down and speak.
The masked person has appeared again!
Hmm.
There are two of them this time!
What? Two?
One of the elders stood up abruptly and bellowed.
Why havent you captured them yet?
Well, its just that
He hesitated, struggling to find the words.
Haeil sighed and said,
Its okay. I wont blame you, just tell me.
Encouraged by her gentle words, the messenger finally spoke,
Their movements are extraordinary Were unable to capture them.
Hooh
Capturing them seemed difficult even for those at the instructor level, which piqued curiosity about their identities.
Ill handle this myself. Lead the way. Those causing trouble in a sacred place deserve punishment.
An elder chuckled in his middle years and stood up.
The messenger brightened up and began to lead the way.
Please follow me.
I refuse to rot away in a place like this in my prime!
Soyeongs voice was laced with embarrassment.
Though her face was behind a mask, it likely turned as red as a ripe tomato.
Several figures chased after her.
Stop right there!
Such a shameless fool!
Quiet! Im embarrassed too!
She would never have engaged in such antics if not for her superiors orders.
From the opposite direction, Heukyeongs voice rang out.
I want to go outside! I heard the women out there are beautiful! I like tall women!
Soyeong, having inadvertently learned about Heukyeongs preferences, shouted in anger.
Dont blabber about such things! You shameless fool! Its disgraceful to the Shinuiwi, a disgrace! Anyway, I want to go outside!
Her shouts betrayed a sincere desire to leave.
Sincerity has a way of captivating others.
Those resting at home or preparing for the next days training heard her cries and thought,
Im not the only one who wants to leave.
Despite the fear of Sanhas sanctions and having remained silent, not everyone was uninterested in the world beyond the sea.
With not just one but two people openly declaring their desires, the usually tranquil evening buzzed with the noise of a festival.
This sparked a flame in the hearts of the youth.
It wasnt surprising, given the islands lack of entertainment. Moreover, always burdened with the heavy fate of having to kill each other, their hearts swelled with excitement all too easily.
Many began to feel the urge to join the late-night festivities.
Several figures, masked with cloths over their heads, ran around.
I actually wanted to go outside too! And I like tall women!
You too?
Everyone, come out! This is surprisingly fun! Hahaha!
Running and shouting like madmen, intrigued onlookers donned various cloths as masks and joined in.
Now, the scene with the masked individuals resembled a large-scale game of hide-and-seek.
Even the pursuers couldnt help but feel joy.
Stop there, you rascal! Hahaha!
Hero, what hero? Im going to be a merchant! Hahaha!
In that moment, he who had crafted anonymity with just a mask pondered the lineage of heroes.
Somewhere, his mischievous laughter seemed to echo.
Chapter 229: Hide And Seek Beneath AnonymityThe younger generation of the village had secretly gathered.They sat around several tables, all wearing grim expressions, seemingly unable to reach a consensus.Staying here is definitely not good. Ive been planning to leave someday, but I was too oppressed by the rules to speak up.Its not too late even now. But we must hurry. If we wait until tomorrow, someone else mightThe heavy topic briefly halted the conversation.But the timing of the masked persons appearance is a bit curious. If someone orchestrated thisA rugged-looking young man slammed his fist on the table, countering the objection.Theres no certainty, but we have no choice! As everyone knows, its time for us to become stronger by killing each other! If you want to regret it later, do it alone; Im going to escape this damned island.Calm down. Youre right about the lack of time, but the timing is indeed delicate.Could that masked person be the one who came from outside the sea?Theres no confirmation, but probably. However, moving before understanding his intentions would be a clear mistake.He seemed to agree.Thus, the conversation entered a lull again.Suddenly, a small figure dropped from the sky.Right, thats me.Everyone in the hall quickly drew their weapons, startled by the unexpected arrival.A face Ive never seen. A foreigner.To be precise, not a foreigner. Im also a son of this neighborhood.Nonsense!A well-built man swung his large bastard sword.The sword, filled with experience, moved so swiftly that it was almost upon its target in the blink of an eye.The newcomer pressed the side of the sword with his index finger, twisting it and causing it to miss its target.The difference in skill was starkly evident.So strong!As the young man stepped back, Ray focused on his Adams apple.He grabbed the throat with three fingers.Ugh!Drawing upon a full reserve of mana, he performed a swordplay technique.At first glance, his movements, resembling sword dances, blocked every attack from the fingers.But one move determined the victor.It was mana deliberately unleashed by Ray.The young man tried to deflect it with his sword, but the blade that had been blocking the fingers shattered.Boom-!With a loud noise, the young mans throat was caught in Rays hand.Aaargh!Im in a bit of a hurry because Im short on time. My body gets sensitive when Im anxious. So, stop rolling your eyes and put down your weapons.As he squeezed the carotid artery, a painful groan echoed from the young man.UghHe didnt want to see someone he had been conversing with moments ago turn into a corpse.They communicated with their eyes, and all laid down their weapons.Clang- Clang-Is this good enough?You listen well for someones son.The compliment did not ease his grim expression.Hes strong. I couldnt even follow his last move with my eyes.Yet, he maintained a calm demeanor in front of so many people.Everyone gathered in the hall threw tense glances around.Unaware or indifferent to their thoughts, Ray was deep in contemplation.He had eavesdropped on their entire conversation.But merely listening led to no progress in the discussion.Thinking that this would be a waste of time, he revealed himself, though it wasnt part of his original plan.Perhaps its better to resolve things through dialogue rather than fists. Lets try to settle this as peacefully as possible.Absorbed in their thoughts, they silently consented.While leisurely drinking tea in anticipation of capturing the masked person in the morning, a messenger rushed in urgently.Sir, Elder!Whats all this fuss? Calm down and speak.The masked person has appeared again!Hmm.There are two of them this time!What? Two?One of the elders stood up abruptly and bellowed.Why havent you captured them yet?Well, its just thatHe hesitated, struggling to find the words.Haeil sighed and said,Its okay. I wont blame you, just tell me.Encouraged by her gentle words, the messenger finally spoke,Their movements are extraordinary Were unable to capture them.HoohCapturing them seemed difficult even for those at the instructor level, which piqued curiosity about their identities.Ill handle this myself. Lead the way. Those causing trouble in a sacred place deserve punishment.An elder chuckled in his middle years and stood up.The messenger brightened up and began to lead the way.Please follow me.I refuse to rot away in a place like this in my prime!Soyeongs voice was laced with embarrassment.Though her face was behind a mask, it likely turned as red as a ripe tomato.Several figures chased after her.Stop right there!Such a shameless fool!Quiet! Im embarrassed too!She would never have engaged in such antics if not for her superiors orders.From the opposite direction, Heukyeongs voice rang out.I want to go outside! I heard the women out there are beautiful! I like tall women!Soyeong, having inadvertently learned about Heukyeongs preferences, shouted in anger.Dont blabber about such things! You shameless fool! Its disgraceful to the Shinuiwi, a disgrace! Anyway, I want to go outside!Her shouts betrayed a sincere desire to leave.Sincerity has a way of captivating others.Those resting at home or preparing for the next days training heard her cries and thought,Im not the only one who wants to leave.Despite the fear of Sanhas sanctions and having remained silent, not everyone was uninterested in the world beyond the sea.With not just one but two people openly declaring their desires, the usually tranquil evening buzzed with the noise of a festival.This sparked a flame in the hearts of the youth.It wasnt surprising, given the islands lack of entertainment. Moreover, always burdened with the heavy fate of having to kill each other, their hearts swelled with excitement all too easily.Many began to feel the urge to join the late-night festivities.Several figures, masked with cloths over their heads, ran around.I actually wanted to go outside too! And I like tall women!You too?Everyone, come out! This is surprisingly fun! Hahaha!Running and shouting like madmen, intrigued onlookers donned various cloths as masks and joined in.Now, the scene with the masked individuals resembled a large-scale game of hide-and-seek.Even the pursuers couldnt help but feel joy.Stop there, you rascal! Hahaha!Hero, what hero? Im going to be a merchant! Hahaha!In that moment, he who had crafted anonymity with just a mask pondered the lineage of heroes.Somewhere, his mischievous laughter seemed to echo.
