Volume 8 Chapter 187 - Transfusion, Brethren (3)

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Valtirok, who initially rejected Jin, and the others who hadn't fought Jin, came to a consensus.

I wasnt anticipating this

The time had been too short. He arrived at the end of December last year, which meant that had been in Lafrarosa for only 5 months.

Initially, he thought that getting acknowledged by all of the beastmen would be a grand challenge since not all of them had nice personalities like Garmund, Boras, Rinpa, or Beliz.

Therefore, he planned on coming back to Lafrarosa another time. Eitherway, he felt that mastering shadowblade would require one or two more visits.

I feel like this is too easy.

The others, however, thought differently.

They found out about Jin helping Boras gain a deeper understanding of shadowblades first technique, receiving Borass molar, and ending Rinpas mute training.

Just from that, all of the other legends thought of Jin as a funny peculiar fellow. Their opinion continued to get better as they watched him in the battles with Shaku. They saw a talented young man with undeniable tenacity.

Constantly repeating days of defeat and loss of limbs wasnt an easy feat. Jin often shook these events off, remembering days from his past life.

Well, I guess theres nothing bad about that. Im missing out on cutting off Shakus leg, though.

The legends concluded their vote, and the other warriors shouted in agreement.

However, it didnt look like they were agreeing just because of the authority. It wasnt because they had to side with the majority either.

No such hierarchy existed amongst the beastmen. There was no punishment nor compelling reason to be dependent on others. Every member was independent.

Even if there were any disagreements, no one would bat an eye.

The battle goddess requested unanimous consensus because of this.

As the final member, Shaku raised his voice.

I have cut Jins limbs 49 times. However, now that he is our brethren, there will be no such harm.

What in the world dont I even get a chance for revenge?

A disrespectful one indeed. The kings of light do not calculate vengeance. Just remember this, brother Jin.

Shaku smiled and walked away. The battle goddess nodded.

Since everyone agrees upon the verdict, Jin Runcandel is now one of us. Proceeding with Tantels proposal. Brethren, select your order to fight Jin.

Immediately, the 12 legends began to argue on the order.

Let me go first. You should go first. Like children standing in line.

I first brought him here, so I should be first! Dont you think so?

Nope. Tantel brought him first and you clashed swords once. Therefore, you should go last.

My brethren, we should just choose by rock-paper-scissors.

It was also like this when they were deciding who should bathe Jin. It felt like a crowd of dogs barking at each other.

Theyre a funny bunch.

Jin felt nothing after being accepted by them.

They never really interacted with Jin, nor made an important connection with him in the first place.

The seventh legend, Beliz approached him.

Even though we never hung out, or shareblood, even though we look different or have different objectives

Jin looked up to Beliz.

Once you become a brethren, they will continue to treat you like they used to. That is the way of our tribe.

How is that possible, Beliz?

If your tribe understood that 5000 years ago, we wouldve killed much less of your kind.

He felt like he was being struck on the head.

The illustrious legends were not idiots, but just a tribe that Jin couldnt understand.

If you think about it, theres nothing weird, my brother. We know that you became one of us after you absorbed our blood, and none of us think its weird at all. Technically speaking, your existence in this realm basically made your merging with our tribe inevitable.

Its strange. So youre saying that I feel a new connection with the others since I received some measly formal declaration. I feel very indifferent about that.

When the river mixes with the sea, what happens? Does the seawater reject and segregate from the river water?

I thought you were a strong energetic woman at first, but now you speak like a philosopher. Im impressed, Beliz.

The argument stopped.

The 64 warriors divided up and played in a tournament style, and surprisingly, Shaku came in first.

Wait, arent you supposed to not be here?

I thought you returned to your lodging. Youre going to fight him again?

All kinds of disapproval sprouted from the crowd, but they couldnt argue against the winner of the ultimate decider known as rock-paper-scissors.

Receiving all kinds of complaints, he walked up to Jin.

Of course I deserve another chance. You ripped my body apart 49 times. Thats the first time that happened. Today I will definitely

Thump!

Belizs huge hand pressed onto Jins shoulder. The strength was immense. Jin couldnt shake her hand off.

It is no longer a fight between brethren and apprentice, but it is between brethren and brethren. Do not forget that, Jin.

You look like you would disintegrate my shoulder bones if I dont nod.

Jin expected Beliz to be the strongest amongst the legends.

Injuring the opponent without using the blade is fine. The most important part is to remove all intentions of killing.

Now thats something Id like to hear. Then please take this for me.

Jin unshackled his sheath from his waist.

Our 50th fight will be hand-to-hand combat, Shaku.

Its going to be worse though

With genuine worry, Shaku shook his head, and Jin gritted his teeth. Up till now, he wanted to rip him apart, but now he couldnt.

After Shaku, it will be Mouka, then Shul, Anote, En you have to fight dozens, so dont tire yourself out.

After his first spar with Shaku he would fight 64 more warriors until the next morning. This would go on for today, the day after and the next.

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Shit, that motherfucker. How dare he let me win!!!

Jin claimed his first victory against Shaku. He popped a photon cannon in front of him and then proceeded to beat him to a pulp.

But before 5 hits, Shaku forfeit, which prevented Jin from pounding him further.

Such annoyance. Jin felt like exploding, but now was not the time. He had another opponent ready for him.

The more infuriating part was that the others truly went all out.

The fighting techniques were from different worlds. If they both held weapons, then Jin wouldve gotten less injured. After every battle, Jin chuckled and sought Kakto, the traditional cookies.

Crunch, Crunch.

His bruises quickly healed. His face had inflamed like a melon, and he had many bruises all over his body. Thankfully, no bones were broken.

Those monsters

Feasting on the cookies as he lay on his bed, Jin constantly chuckled at himself. He felt refreshed as he bathed in the moonlight that seeped through the window.

Knock, knock.

Someone was at the door.

Jin, Im coming in.

How do you say youre coming in when I didnt even ask who it was.

Tantel came in with two huge barrels of wine. Thump! He dropped the barrels on the ground, summoned a goblet out of nowhere and served Jin a shot.

This is the wine I drank on the first day. It tasted like shit.

Its crystal wine. Itll taste different.

Downing the cup, Jin tasted a deeper sweet taste.

Woah

Its because you earned the heart of light.

But you said humans dont know the taste.

Tell me about the outside world. I came alone since the others dont like to talk about it in public.

Now that he mentioned it, Jin realized that they never asked about the outside world.

Who ruled the land that they once did, what happened to their civilization, what happened to the people that they fought.

They asked no questions.

After our time stopped, we could never return to that world. This place just looks like Lafrarosa, but its more like a purgatory.

Doesnt that make you more curious of the outside world?"

Whats the point of wanting something you can never attain? Even though we reminisce, none of our passed brethren are there anyways. However!

Tantel looked around carefully. He made sure no one was around to hear something important.

I have heard some things from the goddess herself.

Whats that?

Since 5000 years have passed in the real world, maybe theres something that could get us out of here.

Unfortunately, to Jins knowledge, there was nothing that could do such a thing. Like the fire dimension, the world of the phoenixes, humans were not used to creating permanent links between other worlds.

There werent many researchers in that field either. After the War of the Holy Kingdom, most magic related research groups banned the study of other-worldly creatures.

Additionally, other-world related magic often included dark magic. Since dark magic had been generally banned throughout history, it was the social norm to never encroach that domain.

On that note, if its alright. Id like you to investigate it.

Isnt there a way for you to escape? Tantel, you came to get me in the first place.

Thats only when the apprentice arrives at the rendezvous point near the desert. Beyond that, theres only one other way to exit, but its pointless.

Why?

The battle goddess will tell you.