My bloodline yearns for progress.

Chapter 39 Man and Wolf

Otto's Crescent Thrust pierced the prey's vitals completely.

The third person then died.

"There's only one person left."

Otto gradually adapted to the darkness, but he did not find any trace of the other person.

But the black cat told him that the man had not run away.

The black cat discovers that while you are fighting your prey, someone is flanking you from behind.

Behind the pillar, the man had already raised his dagger, intending to launch a surprise attack on Otto.

But Otto did not turn around; instead, he gripped the iron sword in reverse and thrust it backward.

Then, with a spray of warm blood, the last prey died.

Otto's animal friends were very excited. They had acquired four more bloodline marks, which meant they could have a delicious meal.

As for Otto, he simply stood still, warily observing his surroundings.

After confirming that there were no new enemies, he relit the lamp.

Just then, Goren dragged the indebted Jared through the back door.

Looking at Otto's calm demeanor, Goren's eyes were full of approval.

"You didn't panic like those newbies, and you didn't run away, which is very good."

But how can you be sure they aren't superhumans? And I might very well abandon you too.

But Goren's joke didn't elicit laughter from Otto; he simply said calmly.

"Micah let me learn from you. Since you left these people to me after I entered, you can't expect me to face a group of extraordinary professionals."

Of course, this is just a superficial explanation. Otto confirmed before taking action that the Magic Ape did not react at all.

Clearly, Jerry Mead's four henchmen were just ordinary people like Otto.

As for mental preparation?

Perhaps because of his previous adventures, Otto felt that these attackers were no different from slightly stronger goblins.

After calming himself down a bit, Otto wiped the blood off his sword and asked Goren a question.

"But you, did you get the money?"

What should we do next?

Otto looked at Goren, whose hands seemed to be gleaming with some kind of metallic sheen.

As for Jerry Mead, he was dragging a broken battle axe in his hand.

However, half a fist mark remained on the axe surface.

Clearly, this is Goren's masterpiece.

While Otto was dealing with Jerry Mead's men, Goren must have had a friendly chat with the indebted adventurer.

Upon hearing Otto's words, Goren showed a look of annoyance.

He looked at Jerry Medusa beside him and said in an annoyed tone.

"Hey, old chap, look what you've done, you've made me lose face in front of the younger generation."

Goren tightened his grip, his emerald eyes now filled with murderous intent.

But Jerry Med showed no sign of backing down; he immediately spat a mouthful of blood onto Goren's face.

But Goren, who was humiliated, showed no sign of anger.

He lifted Jerry Medal, his grip tightening, and Jerry Medal's expression grew increasingly grim.

Until a crisp sound rang out, Jerry Medal completely lost his life.

Goren simply tossed the corpse aside and immediately picked up a bottle of wine from the table and began to drink heavily.

"Hmph, you have money to buy expensive wine, but not money to pay your debts, huh?"

It seems the Dragon Slayer Blade has been underestimated lately.

Goren simply told Otto to find a place to sit down, as they might be spending some time there.

"According to the laws of the Kingdom of Thorne, if a debtor refuses to repay a debt or absconds after the due date, the creditor has the right to decide his life or death."

We did not sell him into slavery; we simply gave him peace and quiet, which was a legal act.

Goren was afraid that Otto might feel guilty, so he explained a few more words.

Goren looked towards the door, as if he had remembered something, and began to mutter slowly.

"When I was very young, thieves once visited the village."

He killed a husband, insulted his wife, and even took away the money they had accumulated over a lifetime.

Upon learning of this, the village chief did not seek help from the town's guards or adventurers; instead, he led the villagers in a search of the surrounding area and quickly apprehended him.

When Goren told the story, Otto understood that the other party probably wanted him not to care too much about what happened tonight.

Upon seeing this, Otto immediately asked.

"And then what?"

What happened to the thief?

But when Otto asked, Goren just shrugged.

He was tied up in the square in front of the church by the village chief and the villagers.

The villagers piled up firewood there and burned him to death.

It was around that time that I understood a principle.

Goren turned his head, looked directly at Otto, and once again revealed his menacing serrated teeth, loudly proclaiming.

"A person dies when they are killed."

Otto figured that this was probably one of the reasons Micah had Goren bring him here.

But Otto had actually learned the laws of the Kingdom of Thorne in the village.

Ever since Lance was cheated out of several silver Thorns by an unscrupulous merchant when he went to town to sell his goods and was unable to get them back, the laws of the Kingdom of Thorn have become part of Lance's teaching of his children.

Therefore, Otto was already mentally prepared when he learned that he was there to collect debts and broaden his horizons.

However, Otto asked with some doubt.

"Why not get the money first before taking action?"

Otto keenly sensed something amiss during this operation.

He shared his guess.

"Micah's goal is not just to get the overdue payment, right?"

If he really cared about the payment, he wouldn't have specifically told you not to hold back; that would have been more like a signal.

After all, judging from your skills, capturing Jared and making him a slave to pay off debts shouldn't be too difficult for you.

Perhaps what Micah needs is precisely this current state of devastation?

Upon hearing this, Goren, who had previously appeared lazy, sat up straight without anyone noticing.

He smiled knowingly, showing great interest in the boy before him.

"Looks like you're quite clever."

Okay, to be honest, Jeriyad isn't the only one who owes money to the Dragonbreaker Squad.

In fact, he wasn't even the one who owed the most.

As Goren finished speaking, he raised the bottle again and took a big gulp.

Savoring the enticing aroma of the wine, Goren continued.

"You must have heard from Lord Micah that the Dragon Slayer Blade encountered a setback recently."

Currently, the only official long-time members are myself and Mr. Micah.

As a result, some guys couldn't contain their temper.

They were curious whether the Dragon Slayer Blade still possessed the same intimidation and power as before.

Even worse, some might be tempted to take what rightfully belongs to us.

They were testing whether Mr. Micah could protect his workshop and business.

The debt was merely the initial test.

If we don't pull some serious punch and tell them that the Dragon Slayer Blade is still around, I think it won't be long before someone starts causing trouble at Lord Micah's inn and workshop.

My wife is a very kind person; I can't let her experience that kind of upsetting situation.

At this moment, Otto's mind gradually became clear about Goren and Micah's actions.

Clearly, due to the fragmentation of the team, the relationships between the various parties that were maintained by the Dragon Slayer Blade gradually broke down.

As for today's attack, it can be seen as a warning to others.

Micah is going to use tonight's thunderous actions to tell everyone that the Dragon Slayer Blade is still alive!