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HKWM | Chapter 18
by RAE“I don’t quite understand what you mean.”
Noah straightened up from where he had been leaning against the window frame.
“When humans die, their souls either reincarnate or return to the embrace of the Celestials. Being reborn and living life over again is both a postponement of judgment and an ultimate chance for redemption, while returning to the Celestials completes the cycle of evil deeds.”
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Noah tilted his head at this abstract explanation, especially puzzled by what exactly ‘the embrace of the Celestials’ entailed. Phoras, noticing his confusion, added more.
“However, even we can’t precisely define what the embrace of the Celestials means. We haven’t died and lived as humans, and the feathered ones are too haughty to satisfy our curiosity.”
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“Feathered ones?”
“Oh, those detestable angels.”
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Both the term and the tone dripped with disdain, clearly reflecting demons’ low regard for angels—a sentiment Noah guessed was mutual.
“Either way, a soul consumed by a demon essentially becomes one with the demon.”
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“…Becomes one?”
After hearing Phoras’s explanation, Noah seemed lost in thought for a moment before he nodded slightly. Unlike when he was with Jin, his impassive face revealed nothing of his thoughts, and Phoras didn’t try to probe further since it wasn’t commanded by his lord.
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Meanwhile, the mercenaries stationed outside the carriage kept glancing inside, sensing something odd about their employer.
“Hey, boss. Are you sure this is okay?”
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“What do you mean?”
Initially, the job had seemed like easy money. The road to the capital was typically safe, and they were only tasked with guarding two carriages. Moreover, the urgency to depart swiftly had even earned them a bonus.
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To the mercenaries, a good employer was one who paid well, and in this case, despite the low difficulty of the task, the compensation was generous.
“The lord will return soon, so don’t worry. Here, why not open the window and enjoy the view for a while?”
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“I’ve been watching outside already.”
The employer’s nephew was remarkably pretty and looked like a noble’s child, yet even so, he seemed plain compared to the two peculiar individuals by his side.
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Yes, those two were indeed the anomaly.
The man with dark skin, nearly 2 meters tall and of massive build, seemed more like a knight or a mercenary king, yet introduced himself as a butler. The other, with blue-tinged hair and eyes, looked more like a wizard dabbling in forbidden arts rather than the tutor he claimed to be. However, it wasn’t their concealed identities that caused discomfort.
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“How about now? Feeling better, aren’t you?”
“Not really.”
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“You’re too harsh on me!”
Despite their normal interaction, witnessing beings that weren’t human mimicking human behaviors felt unsettling, a sensation honed by years of navigating life-threatening situations. The mercenary captain was aware of this too but knew better than to acknowledge it, assuming there was no real danger involved with this contract.
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Suddenly—
A hushed peace was shattered by an arrow embedding itself near their feet, coming from an external threat.
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“Everyone, prepare for battle! It’s an ambush!”
At the captain’s shout, all mercenaries drew their weapons. Phoras quickly shut and locked the carriage window.
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“Oh, looks like we’re being attacked.”
Despite the chaos of clashing weapons and shouting outside, Noah showed no sign of disturbance. Phoras, observing his calm, smiled slightly.
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“My lord, it’s dangerous, please wait here a moment.”
“Okay.”
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Phoras and Kimaris promptly stepped outside, not forgetting to cast protective magic on the carriage just in case. As Phoras surveyed the nearly chaotic scene, he grumbled in annoyance.
“Wasn’t the road to the capital supposed to be safe?”
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“Relatively safe. Bandits don’t pick their spots.”
“How strange. Even the beasts of the Demon Realm know better than to die in the wrong place.”
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Beasts born from remnants of demonic energy are highly aggressive but instinctively avoid stronger adversaries.
How could these human fools dare to attack, relying on sheer ignorance or brazenness? Either way, Phoras was not amused.
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While the mercenaries were being killed, Phoras and Kimaris remained guarding the carriage, unmoved.
“Hey, help us out here!”
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At the captain’s shout, Phoras finally turned, his blue eyes flashing briefly. The captain’s soul, leading a small band of mercenaries, wasn’t even entertaining enough to be considered a distraction.
“A deal, you say? I see nothing worth taking from you.”
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The disdain was clear as Phoras curled one side of his lip.
“You’re not human after all…”
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At that moment, a long blade pierced the captain’s chest. He coughed up blood a few times before collapsing sideways. With the captain down, no humans were left alive outside the assailants.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, the attackers’ numbers hadn’t dwindled, which made it unlikely they were ordinary bandits.
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The assailants, unnerved by the unflinching duo, seemed even more tense than when facing the mercenaries.
“Looks like these aren’t typical bandits.”
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“…Who are you?”
“That’s what we’d like to know.”
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“We were just hired. Hand over the person inside the carriage, and we’ll leave peacefully.”
Kimaris immediately bared his fangs. An unmistakable aura of lethality erupted, making the attackers step back.
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“You dare approach knowing who’s inside?”
“We, we don’t mean harm to the prince. Just…”
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“Prince?”
That’s when the two realized the mistake. The assailants had misunderstood their target. Glancing at the carriage’s luxurious make, Kimaris remembered Jin’s insistence on buying a noble-worthy carriage for Noah’s comfort.
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A misfortunate overlap of the attackers’ target and their route, combined with the unexpectedly understaffed guard, must have misled them into thinking it was a ruse. Phoras rubbed his forehead in annoyance.
“What now. The lord stressed not to make a scene.”
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“Well, protecting the lord comes first, so it shouldn’t matter.”
While Phoras and Kimaris conversed, the attackers, thinking they were distracted, approached stealthily. Their training was evident as multiple assailants moved without noise.
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As one lunged at Kimaris, who seemed more threatening, with a sword, Kimaris caught the blade with his bare hand. Despite the blade’s sharpness, his hand remained unscathed, and the sword cracked under his grip. The assailant dropped the weapon in disbelief.
“Should we just take care of this to prevent further attacks? They might come back to silence us.”
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“Let’s.”
Phoras slowly reached out his hand, and despite the languid movement, it effortlessly penetrated the torso of an attacker who was suddenly pulled toward him as if drawn by a magnet.
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“…?”
The brief cry was the last sound the attacker made before collapsing, leaving a silence that hung heavily in the air. The leader of the attackers finally rallied.
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“Don’t panic, everyone draw your swords!”
Brushing off his hands as if cleaning off dirt, Phoras’s lips curled into a satisfied smirk.
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“Yeah, don’t panic. It’s just more hassle if you run.”
Despite their attempts to mimic humans, the two were cruel and brutal demons at heart. Killing one wasn’t enough; they sought to make a mess, spilling more blood and tearing more flesh, as was the demonic way of battle.
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After the attackers were all dead, the scene was indescribably horrific.
There was no need for detection magic to see if anyone was alive. No human could survive being so thoroughly dismembered.
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Phoras lightly knocked before opening the carriage door.
“Are you alright, my lord?”
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Despite the blood and bits of flesh clinging to him, Noah, facing Phoras in his usual pose, simply nodded as if bored.
“Sorry for the delay. We’ll clean up and be on our way shortly.”
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“Alright.”
After politely closing the door again, Phoras surveyed the gruesome scene with a vexed look, wondering how to clean up the carnage.
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“What should we do… Clean it up with magic?”
“That might leave the magic too potent.”
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Since they hadn’t used magic in the fight, it might be better to leave without cleaning up magically. Eventually, the two cleaned themselves off and climbed onto the coachman’s seat, having to drive the carriage themselves as even the coachman was dead. The horses, sensing the magic, were unruly until they were finally controlled by spells.
“Good thing we’re not far from the capital.”
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“Indeed.”
As they continued on their way, Phoras suddenly let out a small laugh.
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“Why the laughter?”
“Well, you know how the lord dotes on you, worried you might blow away in the wind or break if touched. But considering what just happened…”
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He paused, recalling the recent events, a mix of amusement and other emotions flickering across his face.