Chapter 34: Sandy Rudolf (1)

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「Yoon Dalmi did not waste any time. She immediately took steps after being informed of the information by the workers in the guild. The forest hinterland in Tryton Kingdom that borders the Free Forest, where monsters live. In that place there is a female vampire who always hunts.」

「The forest became one of the places where a race that humans don't want to live. Because it is the main territory of monsters, no human dares to come, except for the hunters. Yoon Dalmi as a transcendent human, received an order from Crown Prince Xavier, his partner who will make a ritual to return him to his world line. 」

「There was nothing strange about the forest. It only had taller and darker trees. Fortunately, Yoon Dalmi has a skill that can be used even when there is not a single light.」

「When she reached a point, Yoon Dalmi saw many traces of blood on the ground. Some blood droplets and there were also traces like a large object being dragged. It looked very creepy to those who weren't used to it, because the trail was extremely large."

「Yoon Dalmi followed the marks casually. She didn't even need to be careful while walking, her strength exceeded that of the strongest race there. Until finally, she came across the bodies of monsters stacked up high.」

「There was a woman with an attractive appearance. That woman was wearing a red satin dress and also gloves of the same material. She had wavy, back-length gray hair. The traces of blood on her body made her look even more beautiful."

「Yoon Dalmi approached the woman. She did not hide the aura of her arrival. Coincidentally, the woman she approached chuckled.」

「"Hmm... I smell an interesting human scent. Who is it?" The woman turned her face and found Yoon Dalmi right across from her. The two women showed different expressions.」

「"How interesting. A human with a unique aura and mana, walking into this forest alone. Well, for a strong person like you surely a vampire like me is just a trifle. However, I'm sorry this is my hunting territory." That woman said with a seductive tone that felt sensual.」

「Yoon Dalmi did not reply to the woman's words. She touched the monster carcasses. "You... hunted them all?"」

「That woman laughed seductively again. "Do I have to answer that? You're very interesting."」

「"Yes. I order you, as the right hand of Crown Prince Xavier Gladias of the Marithus Kingdom to be my partner." Yoon Dalmi arbitrarily ordered.」

「Of course, the vampire woman laughed again. She winked one eye. "If I don't want to, are you going to kill me?" Then, she gave a small murmur, "Even if I do, I'm okay to die."」

「"Yoon Dalmi replied, "Yes. I will kill you."」

「That vampire woman replied. "Then, no. I, Helena Desmo, would be honored to die at the hands of a human."」

「At that moment, out of nowhere, a sword appeared from Yoon Dalmi's hand. With ease, he slashed at the vampire named Helena Desmo. Even that woman didn't have time to react to anything."

「Seeing from the signs of the monster, Yoon Dalmi knew what Helena's purpose was. They were all Helena's experimental materials. "You hunted a lot of monsters to be experimented on because you wanted to become-"」

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"Cough!"

Arthur woke up in his bed with a cough. He kept coughing until his stomach felt hot, wanting to expel its contents. It was like something was forcefully entering and leaving his body.

Milly, who was around his bed, immediately handed him a small container. It actually contained water for the compress on her forehead, but she impulsively handed it over.

Sir Daniel and Sandy, who had just entered the room, immediately helped Arthur. The younger brother helped his brother to sit up, while Sir Daniel tried to pat his master's back.

Arthur saw them all looking at him with concern. Especially Sir Daniel, he wanted to push him away, but he was very weak now.

"I'm sorry, Hyung. I didn't know about your condition. Just now Daniel told me about your condition while you were unconscious." Sandy looked like a spoiled little sister in front of Arthur.

'I don't know what Sandy's personality is like. He also never appears in that novel or the game.'

Arthur, who was still weak from vomiting, tried to massage his head. Sir Daniel helped him with the massage too. He said, "I should have just gone with Milly. You must be in pain from that incident, Young Duke-nim."

'But I'm fine? I'm not even stricken at all.'

Arthur ignored him, he looked at Sandy who was still trying to support him. Then he removed his brother's hand from his back. Arthur was able to sit up on his own.

Pluk!

Something fell from his forehead. It was a cloth for compressing. Arthur handed it to Milly and she excused herself to put the vomit and the cloth away. She wanted to replace it with a new one.

Arthur looked at Sandy. "Is everything okay in there?"

Sandy smiled kindly. He nodded and took something out of his pocket. It was a pocket watch that was clearly made with non-expert hands. He handed it to Arthur.

"I got this from a resident over there, Hyung. I have one of these, so it's okay to give this to you. I'm sorry I didn't get to give you a souvenir. You must not know things like souvenirs or crafts from there." Sandy smiled shyly.

'Though I used to go back and forth between Senova Empire and Tryton Kingdom because of the need for the K-Night Guild. Obviously I know, but I'm too lazy to tell.'

He looked like a kind sister in front of Arthur. Whereas before, Arthur thought that Sandy could be a warlike psychopath and that's why he didn't want to fight for the successor position with him.

Sir Daniel looked at the watch and commented, "That's very pretty watch, Sandy-nim."

Arthur just remembered that they were in the same year. He tried to reply to Sir Daniel's words. "Yes, indeed, it's very pretty. Thank you for the gift, Sandy."

Sandy smiled. He opened his mouth. "Hyung, did you know? I fought Whigeris before coming here."

Arthur frowned, he didn't understand. Then he glanced at Sir Daniel, trying to get the man to explain who Sandy was referring to. However, the stupid man just nodded as if he had some other meaning.

"I didn't know that the damn empire would send a Sword Master just to mess up life in the New Free City. It's too much of a shame for that."

'Huh?'

"Not to mention the ferocious aura of that freak Whigeris. One look and it's clear he's better than me. It seems that the empire is such a coward."

'What?'

Arthur touched his head and stopped Sandy. "Wait a minute... what do you call them?"

Still with his smile, Sandy replied, "The damn Empire and the freak Sword Master. What's the matter, Hyung? Doesn't that fit them perfectly?"

Arthur looked at Sir Daniel. That man looked casual with Sandy's language. It was different when he was the one swearing.

'Gosh, crazy bastard. His mouth is totally like me on earth. Who would have thought that his friendly face would have such a slippery tongue.'

Arthur felt his chest suddenly ache as he felt betrayed by the system. He beat his chest. Sir Daniel supported Arthur again who suddenly hit his chest due to tightness. Sandy became anxious. "Hyung, you're okay, right?"

Arthur, who was already weak, now smiled weakly. "Yes, I'm fine."

Even though it was like that in his mouth, Arthur's heart was different.

'You damn system! You should have just sent me to Sandy Rudolf's body! I can get used to his mouth instead of being this Arthur Rudolf!'

The night was filled with Arthur swearing inwardly along with the innocent Sir Daniel keeping him company and Sandy playing with him.