Chapter 181: Secret Boss Rush Quest (10)

Chapter 181: Secret Boss Rush Quest (10)

~Silva K. POV~

*Wooosh*

That was certainly the most grueling experience I ever had on this continent. That and I'm possibly leaving a bad review later for the number of Dragons and Dragon Slayers jumping in consecutive days.

[Ding!]

[You have exterminated one of the Dragon Gods [4/5]!]

[You gain EXP –]

Yeah, yeah something is going to annoy me just about –

"Silva look!"

There it is!

Taking my attention our eyes soon landed towards the final location to locate the Metal or Gold Dragon God remaining left to be slain or sealed.

One of which I can take care effortlessly with the items I have.

This one is pretty much the easiest out of all of them since his basically a sitting duck when I'm done with the Gold Dragon and call this request the end of the day.

Athena getting my attention I smiled soon enough reaching the Filan a town located within the southeast region of Guiltina, surrounded by mountains and coal mines.

Reaching there we can finally see the Filan town a few miles ahead flying on my Flying Magic Carpet as Athena congratulated me almost completing my request, "I don't believe it Silva it's almost time for you to complete the hardest SSS-Class level quest there is with your strength. It's unbelievable that you are completing my purpose…."

Sensing her sadness I let her continue clinching her hand over her chest saddened as she spoke wanting answers, "Silva…. I can't describe this sense of guilt and… and… concern? No that doesn't feel correct I feel depressed?"

Shaking my head, I corrected her on what she felt apologizing to her since I kind of took the purpose she had in life away from her in a sheepish tone, "Yeah… it's the feeling we call sadness or sad. You're probably thinking or feeling sadness since someone else is completing it. For that, I apologize for taking your purpose away from you…"

Bowing my head to her shocking Athena I truly am sorry for life's purpose away from her.

Athena surprised only replied in a happy tone surprising me with how optimistic she was her eyes twinkling in excitement, "No worries. Perhaps with this part of my life over I can search for a new purpose of life."

Listening to this I smirked offering her an invite to the Fairy Tail guild surprising her greatly of the offer I'm giving her, "In that case how about I recommend you to join my guild. The Fairy Tail Guild. Do fairies have tails? Do they even exist… like them, the guild is an eternal mystery… a never-ending adventure! So how about it? Would you like to join our family?"

Athena nodded feeling excited about joining our guild probably fucking up the plot but having an S-Class Wizard on our side is good to have to rely upon, "Since this request would be complete. I agree. I'll join your guild to understand my emotions and learn more about what this world has to offer if you don't mind of course?"

I bared my teeth grinning accepting her to the guild in a happy tone, "Alright! I'll let Macao know when we join! Glad to have you on board!"

Athena nodded as we finally landed on our destination.

<Observe >.

[Location: Filan

Description: Filan is a mining town, excavating materials from the coal mines, the city has veins of ore that produce a lot of precious minerals for Alchemy. The city even includes serval vendors that sell diamonds and jewelry to customers, as well as a ton of pharmacies. The town is also home to a coal miners' Guild; Gagarock who excavate the materials. Throughout the town are various aircrafts such as airships and hot air balloons roaming the skies above.]

Blinking at the last sentence I looked up and to my surprise I saw some airships and hot air balloons impressed with their progression, "Huh? No use of Magic within those airships or hot air balloons. Neat."

I was impressed with this later as we entered the town greeted by a few people looking at us but mostly at Athena as some alchemist within the area seemed to be interested in her.

However, we ignored them soon reaching our destination the Gold Owl Guild building above the path of Filan Town.

But then there is a tall older man who has a dark eyepatch over his left eye, a thick goatee, and light-colored hair that is well groomed with a braided ponytail. He wears a nobleman's uniform with a cravat.

<Observe >.

[Duke Barbaroa (Puppet) Lv.? Will of Gold Dragon God]

Raising an eyebrow at the man he soon spoke surprised to see Athena next to me expression neutral, "My, oh my! Athena is it you!"

Athena merely did a curt bow responding in a neutral tone to her creator catching him off guard with her words, "You are very much welcomed creator. But we came here on business if you don't mind Duke Barbaroa."

His eyes then turn towards me calculating keeping his façade finally responding in a surprised tone recognizing me causing me to narrow my eyes, "Oh my! You certainly brought someone interesting Athena you must be the Dragon Slayer going around the news. The one that took on Elefersia's quest? Taking down 4 of the Dragon Gods?"

Curtly nodding agreeing to his claims opening the palm of my hand I responded in a neutral tone to the old man, "Yeah. Silva Knights pleasure to meet me for sure. But I'm here on official business searching for the last Dragon God that he calls himself Metal or gold. Suppositively I could find the last one around here."

Duke Barbaroa remained calm responding to me in a curious tone hiding his involvement connection to my target, "I see…. I'm afraid we don't know where the last one is located. Much less around here young man. Perhaps you were misguided coming here?"

Yeah…

Nope.

I have my knowledge and my observation skills telling me who to target. Yet his minions are around not sure if they are brainwashed or extremely loyal to his cause.

That was when the old man made his move gesturing for the both of us to enter inside the Guild in a cheerful tone, "For now we can discuss such details later. But come inside we have much to discuss with you two bringing Athena home."

Athena and I merely nodded doing as were told for now.

Following inside the Alchemist guild they introduced everything they have at the surface level to show off their expertise using Alchemy.

I had to admit it interested me greatly.

Taking the time to discuss with them showing our Dragon body parts from the Earth Dragon God surprised them allowing us to study leaving us alone.

However, I had a gut feeling from experience that something bad is about to happen…

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Later into the nighttime with nearly every one of the Gold Owl guilds filled with few amounts of their members, I was approached by a person with a deep voice, "Tell me are you Knights-dono?"

Turning around I was greeted by two members of their guild built differently. No, quite literally.

The first one is Gennai a tall muscular man, whose attire consists of a kimono with his arms and legs exposed, a nio-da suki on his back, a striped loincloth, tabi socks, and a pair of wooden geta sandals. He is also equipped with a pair of gauntlets and carries a smoke pipe on his obi sash. Gennai also appears to have black hair tied back and into six tendrils on the sides shaped like antennae. His face also appears to have Kabuki-style face paint.

The other is Kotetsu a tall man, wearing a ninja-like attire that conceals his whole body mixed with a biker aesthetic; having his face hidden within a mask, wearing a leather jacket with a big collar decorated with studs and zippers. Kotetsu also sports a large belt, black pants, and boots. He also carries what appears to be a massive sword on his back.

Answering their question I nodded as Kotetsu responded in a rough voice, "In that case can you come with us? Our Guild Master wishes to talk to you about something."

Something?

Not very informative but whatever.

Choosing to walk with them led me to what seemed to be a wide open area listening to the smelting of metal and sparks of fire off in the distance.

Soon enough I see Duke Barbaroa coming out from the doors with a smirk on his face finally responded to me in a grateful tone, "Sorry for bringing you here on such short notice. But I need your help to make Athena human."

Raising an eyebrow at this I called his BS straight to the point not buying what this old man was selling to me, "Yeah right. Athena is already human enough. She doesn't seem to understand her own emotions she merely needs a guide or friend to help her."

Then he frowned at my words responding in a cold calculative tone as his two guys' bodies prep for a confrontation, "She has no emotions. She tried to mimic to be human. I don't understand myself but while Gennai and Kotetsu are people Athena is merely a doll."

His expression turns cold expressed with confidence in his grin causing me to glare in return at the man in question, "To be frank Mister Silva. I wish for Athena to be complete. Athena wishes to be human and I'm the man who can help her achieve her dreams."

*Shiii*

Lifting his arms he soon tried to do something as I coldly smiled seeing the shock written on his face, "What!! Why can't I obtain any Dragon Slayer Magic from you!!"

Clicking my tongue moving my finger scolding a child at the old man in a harsh tone, "Tch. Tch. Tch. Naughty perverted old man. Didn't you hear the memo? I don't use Dragon Slayer Magic to exterminate those Dragons."

His eyes widen realizing what I say is the truth eyes glaring readying his command, "In that case, I do not need for you. You shall be snuffed out –"

*BANG*

Suddenly entering through the doors Athena entered inside interrupting Duke Barbaroa's words in a hurried tone, "Please, wait Master!"

Duke Barbaroa was surprised exclaiming her name, "Athena?!!"

My eyes gaze towards her stepping out as I asked in concern for her safety, "You think you can reason with him?"

She turns to my eyes responding in a hopeful tone wanting me to trust her, "Possibly…. I wanted my body to be perfected when I talked to him privately. He missed me so… can you trust me to talk this out with my creator?"

Sighing I nodded scratching the back of my head as she beamed happily trusting her, "Thank you!"

Turning around she began to Duke Barbaroa surprised by her choice causing him to frown the further she talked to him, "Master, I do not need Dragon Slayer Magic. I already possess feelings all I need is for you to perfect my body."

Uncertainty is expressed on Duke Barbaroa's face wanting clarification, "Is that true Athena."

Athena answered innocently, "Yes!"

Duke Barbaroa closes his eyes as Athena explains the emotions she feels at the moment having a bad feeling, "I believe that I am experiencing the feeling known as happiness – !"

*WOOOSH*

*CLANK*

Duke Barbaroa revealed his true colors trying to blow a hole into Athena as I retorted, "Finally shown your true colors old man! No one harms a friend while I'm around!!"

Anger was shown on his face as he spoke out loud getting someone's help, "You are one annoying boy. Luso if you would."

*Shiii*

My eyes widened as the world began to change as I saw Athena about vanish immediately using my <Requip > storing her away into safety quickly using Shambhala trying to escape….

But to my shock didn't work as the world warped around to look like hell scratching the back of my head on what the heck happened, "Okay what the literal hell…"

No seriously when did Alchemy send people to hell?