Meeting The Villagers

Looking at him was like looking at a newborn guy who just attained freedom. He acts carefree and doesn't waver, even being inside the Tamashi forest, which was well known to be the dwelling place of the monsters. Well, he is a demi-god after all." Ganz mumbled through his head, staring at Gabimaru's carefree charm that made him wander in his thoughts.

"Um, Boss...? I think we're almost near the village." He said, observing the trees that had carved landmarks on them.

"Yeah, I know. I'm excited to see the humans that made my brothers kill our creator." He muttered with an expressionless face.

Ganz, who did not hear properly, wondered, but after seeing Gabimaru's expression, he did not bother asking.

[Notice: You are nearing the village.]

[Scanning individuals: 78 humans have been detected.]

[42 males, 36 females]

I got it. Thanks for informing me." Gabimaru replied.

[My greatness far exceeds the capabilities of detecting mere mortals; there is no need to thank me.]

Yeah yeah. I'm somehow being influenced by your arrogance, or should I say confidence?"

[Notice: I am an omniscient system; I am confidence itself, for I am omnipotent.]

Omnipotent? Yet you can't locate the demi-gods?"

[....]

Hahaha! Why did you become silent all of a sudden?" Gabimaru chuckled, expressing sarcasm.

Huh?" Gabimaru immediately paused after seeing beyond the trees. An open area enveloped in small wooden houses.

"We're here, boss." Ganz stated, Staring at the village from afar.

"I see. Let's go and meet the humans." Gabimaru uttered, excited to see the humans.

Just as they got out of the bushes and took their first step inside the village's vicinity. The people who noticed them froze and got startled.

"Humans! Nice to meet you! I am Gabimaru!" He stated loudly, introducing himself to the people gathered around.

Some elderly women froze and fainted, while the men flinched in surprise. The younger women gasped as they blushed after seeing Gabimaru.

Gabimaru smiled brightly with both of his hands on his waist. "They sure look weak to me." He mumbled, smiling nonchalantly.

"But boss, You should--- "Hey, you crazy idiot! Why are you standing there naked!?" An adult man who was in his mid-forties intervened and yelled angrily.

"What are you talking about, human? How dare you shout at me?" Gabimaru replied, agitated by the tone of the man who shouted at him.

[Notice: They are being angry because you are naked.]

Well, I don't have anything to wear though, unlike Ganz, who suddenly obtained pants after shrinking into his human size."

"Put some clothes on, you idiot! There are women here that can't handle the sight of you!" The man continuously yelled, expressing his anger towards Gabimaru.

"Human, shut up!" Gabimaru shouted, threatening him with his shadow strike skill, which came close to his neck with just an inch left before it could slice off his neck. The humans gathered around were also in the same situation as the man. Without letting them move an inch, they paused, terrified upon seeing the black, sharp things that came out from Gabimaru's shadows that overlapped the ground and reached them.

"How dare you disrespect me, you ignorant humans? I should just kill you all and show my brothers that I'm annihilating the species they're so fond of." Gabimaru said in a serious tone, smiling mischievously.

Ganz, who didn't care about the humans, did not bother and just sat on the floor, observing what would happen next.

[Notice: Killing them would result in naught; they have been abandoned and are living miserably in this place.]

Huh? How could you tell?" Gabimaru asked through thought communication.

[Answer: After scanning their expressions, connecting them to the environment in which they're living, and calculating advancement theories, I concluded that they have been cast away and are living in poverty.]

So you can even calculate such things? Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Gabimaru asked, doubting the system's words.

[Answer: My calculations have never been wrong; therefore, you can ask them for yourself.]

Fine..."

Gabimaru sighed and took a few steps forward, while the people who were surrounded by his shadow strike skill stayed put and didn't move an inch, sweating profusely as they felt terrified.

"Hey human. Is it true that you've been abandoned?" Gabimaru bluntly asked.

"Yes, we are living in this village because we've been exiled from the Kingdom of Villatensia." The guy in his forties replied.

[Analysis Complete: Displaying Data]

[Name: Klaus Flock]

[Title: Village Chief]

[Age: 45]

[Level: 37]

[Race: Human - Male]

[Mana Energy: 100/100]

[Usable Skills: Swordsmanship]

"So you are Klaus Flock? What a weird name." Gabimaru said, showing hints of curiosity.

"H-how? How did you know my name?" Klaus asked in shock.

I guess they have really been abandoned, just as you've said." Gabimaru said through thought communication.

[Answer: Yes because of my greatness.]

Gabimaru looked dissatisfied after hearing the system's words. He then flicked his finger, and the Shadow Strike skill disappeared.

He turned around and walked towards Ganz, who suddenly stood up from his position.

"You're done, boss? You're not going to kill them?" Ganz asked.

"Well, there's no point in killing them. Let's just leave and travel around." Gabimaru replied, while yawning out of boredom.

"Wait!" Klaus yelled loudly.

Ganz and Gabimaru turned and saw Klaus kneeling in front of them.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Gabimaru asked, bothered by Klaus' actions.

"We know you are powerful. Please do us a favor, handsome one!" Klaus sincerely said, Begging for Gabimaru's help.

"Hey, you can't call him that. You should call him Boss, you ignorant humans!" Ganz spoke angrily, irritated by how he called Gabimaru.

Handsome one?" 

[Notice: "handsome" means having an attractive, well-porportioned, and imposing appearance. In other words, good-looking.]

I know what handsome means!" Gabimaru replied in an agitated manner.

"So what favor do you want me to do?" Gabimaru asked, looking intently at Klaus.

The villagers gulped as they felt an ominous pressure in Gabimaru's gaze. Klaus raised his head, staring at Gabimaru, eye to eye, as he said, "Please protect our village from the Glade wolves that keep pestering us every night!" While his sweat dripped, hoping that Gabimaru would help them.

"Why should I?" Gabimaru uttered without hesitating.

The villagers flinched, seeing his emotionless expression after responding to Klaus.

"First you insulted and yelled at me, and now you want my protection? How brazen of you humans to blatantly ask for favors!" Gabimaru stated, expressing his thoughts.

Klaus gulped, realizing that he had done something wrong from the beginning.

He was just greeting us, but due to my temper after seeing him naked and smiling like a pervert, I abruptly shouted and insulted him. I guess doing a favor for those who insulted him would really irritate him like this." He pondered, ashamed of what he had done.

But just as Ganz and Gabimaru were about to leave, Amina showed up carrying a cloak and shouted, "Mister! Please wear this." And hurriedly ran towards Gabimaru.

While Klaus yelled eagerly, "No! Don't get close to him, or he might kill you!" Worried that Gabimaru might suddenly kill Amina.

But Amina did not falter and went in front of Gabimaru and Ganz, gently handing the auburn cloak she held to Gabimaru.

Gabimaru accepted it and stared at it intently.

[Analysis Complete: Displaying Data]

[Item Name: Cloak]

[Color: Auburn]

[Durability 1/5]

[This cloak can only cover some of your body parts; nothing else is added.]

"Thanks...?" Gabimaru mumbled.

"You're welcome, and I'm sorry! Because of our chief's words, you have been angered! Please forgive us!" She stated, lowering her head in front of Gabimaru.

"Boss, She looks sincere; I guess we should help them a bit to repay them for the cloak." Ganz said in a whispering tone.

"Fine, we'll help you protect your village from the Glade wolves if that's what you want." Gabimaru said arrogantly while wearing a frown.

The villagers felt glad and thankful. They then bowed and thanked Gabimaru and Ganz in advance. While Amina raised her head and smiled at Gabimaru.

I guess I'll be protecting them in the meantime." Gabimaru thought while aimlessly surveying his surroundings.

Chapter End.