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Chapter 98:
Chapter 98:
Chapter 98:
Chapter 98
With that, Ottos sword cut Quinon in two.
[Necromancer Quinon].
Life force :
*Swoosh.*
Quinons form vanished without a trace.
[Notification: You have gained 0 experience!]
Since Quinon is an endlessly reviving evil spirit, no experience was awarded.
However, Quinon was a very powerful evil spirit, so it would require quite a bit of time before he regenerated.
And so?
Pow!
Otto stomped on Quinons skeletal remains, shattering them, and then kicked the <Phantom Armor> he had been wearing with his foot.
*Rattle, Rattle!* *Rattle, Rattle!*
The <Phantom Armor> rolling around in the overgrown grass.
*Ssshhh!*
It constantly emitted a haunting aura that was enough to drive anyone nearby insane.
[Phantom Armor]
An armor with the power to control spirits.
It is a chestplate that protects the upper half of the body.
It is imbued with potent evil energy, and the power it can exert varies depending on the users ability.
However, if the user does not have complete control over the energy, the soul may be consumed by the energy.
Class: Legendary
Durability: 2,783 / 3,500
Level Limit: None
Effects :
+25% to all wearers stats
700% Affinity with Spirit-type Beings
Otto didnt touch the <Phantom Armor>.
Its too incompatible with me, and I cant sell it.
Otto de Scuderia and the <Phantom Armor> were the worst pairing in the game.
Ottos character is so dedicated to his own desires, and hes so far removed from ghosts, that donning it would only exacerbate its side effects.
In fact, wearing the armor in-game caused the character to become progressively insane until he was possessed by a spirit and eventually committed suicide.
All it took was one wrong item and hed be dead.
I have no use for it, so its better to destroy it.
Even the thought of having such an unpleasant object in his inventory was unpleasant.
Raising his sword, Otto attempted to destroy the <Phantom Armor>.
Only then would the evil spirits in the Ghost Forest no longer be able to rise and would go to the afterlife.
Its not time yet.
Stop.
Give us a little time.
Just then, Agato, Hildegard, and Maximus appeared, obstructing Ottos path.
Ah.
Otto was unable to destroy the <Phantom Armor> at their request.
It had only been a short time since they and Kairos had been reunited, and it seemed cruel and heartless to not even give them time to say a proper goodbye.
I cant give you that long of a time.
With that, Otto sheathed his sword.
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The time they were apart was long, and their reunion was short.
You guys have done enough. Its time to rest.
Kairos tried to let his old comrades go without regret.
They say its better to be dead than rolling in dog shit, but you guys are already dead, so go ahead and rest in peace, and dont worry about me. Ill catch up with you soon.
Kairos looked relieved.
After fighting alongside his old comrades in arms, his longing was alleviated to some extent.
I may not be able to get revenge on that Argonne bastard, but Im sure I can get a little revenge on him, so dont worry.
But Agatho, Hildegarde, and Maximus had a different opinion.
No.
As my brother says, its better to stay in this world, even if it means rolling in dog shit, even if it means being a wraith wandering the realm.
I wont.
There was a good reason.
How can we go to the afterlife when that Argonne bastard is still alive with his eyes wide open?
Im going to rip that bastards tongue out with my own hands.
I will have my revenge.
Kairos did not understand the words of Agatho, Hildegard, and Maximus.
Have you guys forgotten the concept of time after wandering the land for so long, you fools? Do you know how much time has passed? That bastard Argonne has long since turned into a skeleton. How do you expect me to get revenge, dig up his grave and crush his remains?
Kairos didnt want to pursue revenge that far.
The grudge was bone-deep, but he knew that even if he dug up the grave and crushed the skeleton, it wouldnt really be true revenge.
That wouldnt settle the score.
Hes alive!
Thats right, the bastard Argonne is alive!
I can tell, Argonne the fucker was wandering around here not too long ago, we felt it!
Kairos frowned as he saw his mens eyes blaze with cerulean fire.
It must be frustrating to have someone who was already dead calling him alive.
We cant go like this, well definitely get our revenge!
Even if were just wraiths roaming the realm, do you really think we wont feel the presence of that bastard Argonne?
Damn it, you dont believe me?
Agatho, Hildegard, and Maximus gnashed their teeth and argued with Kairos.
You bastards, hes already dead, dont you hear what Im saying, eh? You want to get your asses kicked today, just like old times?
Kairos rolled his eyes.
Go ahead and punch me. Why dont you give me a slap or two?
Are you going to beat me up again? Why dont we just line up and get a beating like the old days?
Its been a long time since Ive been beaten by you, and I was just dying for another!
Otto was dumbfounded at the scene.
When did you say you were the emperor of the empire, all dignified and majestic, with all the stuff you say about burdens whenever you open your mouth, but thats no emperor, just a mercenary leader and his minions.
I agree.
Camille looked at Kairos and his men and shook his head in agreement with Ottos words.
Otto and Camille didnt know much but that was the daily routine of Kairos and his men.
It was how a man named Kairos was made.
A former laborer doing odd jobs for an obscure third-rate mercenary organization, Kairos had lived a very rough and simple life.
To put it mildly, he was impolite, disliked formalities, and was far from formal.
At worst, he was a stubborn, ruthless thug without a shred of dignity or character.
As a result, even as he ascended to the throne, Kairos interacted with his subordinates as if they were friends, sometimes squabbling with them.
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Kairos remained at odds with his men for some time afterward.
An argument ensued between his men, who insisted that Argonne was alive, and Kairos who insisted they were talking nonsense.
You stupid bastards! You were so stupid in life that you couldnt read a word, and now youve got dementia! Argonne the fucker is.
Hes alive.
Otto chimed in.
Alive Huh?
Kairos snapped at Otto.
What are you talking about, Argon is?
Hes alive.
Youve got dementia now, too, huh? Tsk, tsk. You shouldve been more careful, you mustve gotten it from hanging out with that demented lizard fellow.
What the hell, you know, you can be as ignorant as you want to be.
Excuse me?
Is dementia contagious? Why dont you think about your own intellectual level instead of calling your subordinates ignorant?
Oh, wasnt it?
Yeah, right.
Otto was at a loss for words at Kairos ignorance.
He knew he was a bit ignorant, but he didnt realize it was more than he thought.
In case you didnt get it, Ill say it again. Emperor Argonne is alive.
!
Reincarnated. Or possessed. Or maybe hes been switching bodies for years, I dont know, but either way, hes alive.
W-What do you mean, that Argonne guy is alive!
Ill keep it short. We dont have time right now.
Otto told Kairos what had happened.
The fact that Julius the merchant was actually Emperor Argonne..
Argonne, this bastard was alive He Hehehehehehe
Kairos laughed in an eerie, creepy way, like a madman, no, truly like one.
Okay thats a good thing hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm!!!
Then Agatho, Hildegard, and Maximus turned to Kairos, arguing with him.
Look! What did we say?
You dont believe us, but you believe that skinny little bastard, do you?
Is this the first time youve ignored us? Im not even upset anymore!
Agatho, the most rational and calm of Kairos three men, spoke to Otto.
We have no intention of leaving this world and resting in peace just yet.
So?
Please allow us to stay in this world and take our revenge with the Emperor.
Are you asking me not to destroy the Phantom Armor?
Yes.
Its not a request I cant fulfill, but I dont think Ill be able to handle the Phantom Armor, its not compatible with me.
You wont have to deal with it.
What?
Well enter the Phantom Armor, and then His Majesty will wear the Phantom Armor, and then you can call us out at any time, right?
Uh?
Otto was taken aback by the unexpected suggestion.
Kaiross men will inhabit the Phantom Armor, just like Kairos inhabited the mace? Does that make sense?
It seemed possible, he thought.
Now that I think about it, Kairos wasnt reincarnated, he just took over a human body and possessed it, so I suppose hed be a good match for the Phantom Armor. Maybe I could even give the subordinates a body like Kairos.
It was certainly a worthy pursuit.
Hey. What do you say? Your men want to inhabit the armor. They want to take revenge with you.
Mmm.
Kairos could not make a quick decision.
He didnt want to leave his men to wander the world.
Are you sure you guys will be okay?
Kairos asked his men.
Ill take care of the revenge, and you three can rest peacefully.
But the men were very determined.
I dont like it. Even if I can rest now, I will still take revenge on that bastard, before resting.
How many times have I suffered as a virgin in my life? I will definitely take revenge on that bastard who made me die without being able to marry.
Ill ascend to heaven after seeing that bastard die.
That wasnt all.
Your Majesty, please dont abandon us.
Your Majesty, do not forsake us.
Your Majesty, do not cast us off.
Hundreds of other wraith knights appeared, all kneeling on one knee before Kairos.
All of them refused to go to their final rest, wanting to join Kairos in his quest for vengeance against Emperor Argonne.
Is this all right?
Kairos asked his subordinates.
I am an incompetent bastard. I promised you riches, and I failed to fulfill that promise. I was betrayed by my brother, whom I trusted like a fool, and I ruined not only my life, but yours. Im the one who made you suffer all your lives, who took you for granted, and who made you meet a miserable end. And yet you still want to follow me, even though you know youll only suffer in death?
And the men answered in unison in a thunderous shout.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Despite the passage of hundreds of years, their loyalty to Kairos was such that not even death could stop them.