Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Rogue Journey Vol 3 Epilogue

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Rogue Journey Book 03 - Spectre, Sleeping on My Chest - Chapter 7 - Epilogue   Chapter 7 – Epilogue   Tap......tap......tap...... The footsteps were slow and rough. It was dark everywhere, looking into the darkness you would stare into nothingness. The smell of the charred wood was intense, the entire mansion had been burned down to the ground, the only thing that remained was the basement. The smell of sewage remained, even though the heat evaporated the sewage water, the air was filled with a rancid smell. On the floor was pieces of a broken sink, shards of glass were everywhere, a peculiar body laid on the floor. Tap……Tap…… The footsteps stopped at the entrance to the basement. The owner of the footsteps lifted his right arm, and chanted: “I give birth to thee, tiny little spirits.” With the sound of the incantation, a small fire appeared in his hand. The room was illuminated——and so too was the person. It was a young dark haired man, probably around twenty years old. Large bags were under his eyes, they had a sinister look, as he squinted them. The youth had a quiet demeanour, the air around him was strange. His mouth slowly opened.

“Hey!” “Listen to me!” “Back at that place——” “What!” “They tied a rope to your feet!” “My feet?” “Yes, a rope……” By the time Vulcan knew what he was saying, his face hit the ground. It seemed someone pulled on the rope. “You are such an idiot……” “I’m sorry, but you didn’t give me time to tell you.” Dortin said, staring at Vulcan on the ground. “What bastard did this prank……I’m going to dice him up and cook him with some dried mushrooms……” Vulcan slowly stood up, and grabbed hold of the rope, it was tied to a black silhouette not far away. “Hehehehe……” “L-Loan shark!” Vulcan shouted. The silhouette——Orphen, grinned wildly. “Seems like you forgot about someone.” “D-Damn you, Dortin! You were the one who said I wouldn’t succeed.” “When did I say that……?” Dortin said, but no one was listening. The loan sharks eyes were full of energy, he lifted his arms up. “Okay! You owe me money plus interest! If you don’t pay me I’ll be forced to have you arrested.” “You should have some compassion when it comes to money.” Dortin whispered to Vulcan. “Come on, a little further and we’ll be out of here.” “No.” “Hey……just give me a second to……” “I don’t think so.” The black sorcerer smiled. Vulcan looked very frightened. “I know, you can use my body as payment.”  “Sure, I’ll bring you to a butcher and sell you.” The sorcerer smiled. Vulcan was so scared he couldn’t talk. At that time—— A black figure suddenly appeared on the road. The persons long black hair was full of sheen, the tall beautiful woman was wearing a full body leather outfit. Orphen noticed her, he turned away. “Don’t bully him, pity him.” The woman threw a flirtatious wink towards Orphen. Vulcan thought this beautiful woman was here to save him. “It’s a goddess!” Vulcan said to her, she lifted her leg and kicked Vulcan in the face. Her hand moved to her mouth, she couldn’t hold back the laughter, the sound of a metallic object came from her bag. “I want you to have this. Stop avoiding me.” “What is this, Hirietta?” The sorcerer asked. Hirietta replied: “It’s your reward for helping me.” “Oh……” It was a leather bag, it was full of coins. The coins looked a little different from what was normally used on the continent, regardless of this fact, the value isn’t diminished. He didn’t know if they were copper or gold, but he didn’t care as the bag was full of money. The sorcerer wondered for a moment, but he shook his head. “I don’t want it.” “Me me me me me……” Vulcan said. “I bet you don’t need a woman to give you money. Stop trying to be such a gentleman.” Hirietta shot Orphen a puzzled look. “Just take it, this isn’t dubious money. It’s money that I’ve saved since running away from home.” “Dubious money, that sounds about right.” Vulcan was now trying to stand up, he tried to reach for the money, Hirietta kicked him back to the ground. “It’s alright, I don’t need it.” “Why is that?” “Because I didn’t do this for the money.” Orphen got closer to Hirietta, nearing Vulcan on the ground.  At that moment—— “I have you now!” Vulcan jumped to his feet, he hit Orphen in the foot with the blunt side of his sword. The sorcerers face instantly turned white, the pain was intense, he groaned out aloud. “Hurry, Dortin!” Vulcan screamed, as tried to break free of the rope. “I should have expected a move like that……” “The money……” “I’ll make you scream so much you’ll be having nightmares in the middle of the night……” Hirietta then stepped in front of Orphen, but he shook his head. “How about I make it more interesting.” “What have you got in mind?” Dortin said, wondering if it was something mischievous. Hirietta smiled. “Well, this man——he is very talented, even though he’s a little awkward. Help him out a little.” Orphen was perplexed. “No, I won’t accept any kind of him from them two. Besides, I’ve already got a partner.” Orphen flatly refused. He then looked around, he saw that the rope was cut, and Vulcan had already started running away. “…………?” Orphen smiled. “Hey, Majic! Did you get that rope ready?” “Yes!” There was a tree across the road——a rope was tied to the tree, it lead to another tree across the road, Majic pulled it and Vulcan ran straight into it, sending him face first into the ground. “You beast!” Vulcan struggled, but he was too exhausted to move.  “It worked? It worked!” Hirietta and Orphen laughed together, this would probably be the last time they did this. Nevertheless, both of them valued and cherished the moments they spent together. Later in life Orphen would reflect on this village, and the scary ghost stories that he left behind for all the children of the village.  

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