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Chapter 288: Arthur's Servant [2]

Zarek hesitated, his voice cracking slightly, "When he vanished into the abyss, fighting the very existence that created the world."

The chambers fell silent, and the tears in Aina's eyes could no longer be held back. They flowed freely. Eve felt awkward; there was a storm of emotions in her heart as well, but she managed to keep her stoic expression and brought her hand to console Aina.

Nox was also standing motionless, his fists clenched, the last words Zarek had said repeating in his head like a broken tape.

'Vanished into the abyss, fighting the very existence that created the world.'

Of course, he wasn't stupid.

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He knew this existence was none other than the gods. At this moment, Nox no longer doubted the woman.

Eve, who had been silent for most of the exchange, stepped forward, her sharp eyes narrowing as she scrutinized Zarek. "If you're truly Arthur's servant, then prove your loyalty here and now. What are your intentions toward Nox?"

This question piqued Nox's interest as well, and he looked forward. There were still a lot of questions he wanted to ask this man. If he was Arthur's servant, why was he working for the noble family in the first place?

Zarek didn't flinch under Eve's piercing ruby gaze. "My mission was to kill him, but I will not harm him. Instead, I intend to protect him... I intend to protect all the Cromwells. It's the reason why I infiltrated the Silver Household in the first place, to keep an eye on the nobles in the capital."

"If the Silver Household has marked him as a target, it's only a matter of time before they send someone stronger. Allow me to serve as his shield from the inside."

Nox raised an eyebrow. "And what's in it for you?"

Zarek smiled faintly. "Nothing. My loyalty to Arthur extends to his family. Protecting you is an extension of that loyalty."

A glint of suspicion passed through Nox's eyes as he thought, 'Could it be that this person is a tamed creature?'

From those blood-red eyes, pale skin, and canine-like teeth, Nox had already figured that Zarek was a vampire.

After a moment, Nox said, "If that's the case, I'll allow you to prove your worth. You can go back to the Silver family and, if possible, give me a weekly or monthly update of any of their plans."

Then he narrowed his eyes and said in a dark tone, "However, if I ever sense any betrayal from you, I'll go to the ends of the world to strike you down."

"Fair," Zarek replied without hesitation. He dropped to one knee once again, this time before Nox. "From this moment forward, I pledge my life to your service, young master."

'Having an ally inside the capital isn't a bad thing,' Nox smiled inwardly. 'A powerful ally at that.'

After a few more exchanges where Nox asked Zarek about the kind of man his father was, Zarek prepared to leave. He had already told Nox about the excuse he would give the leader of the Silver Household.

"If that's all, I'll be leaving then." Zarek nodded and started to walk toward the door that led outside the giant chambers.

Before he could leave, though, Aina, who had cleaned the tears from her face and seemed to have regained some composure, spoke up: "Is he still alive?"

Zarek froze in his steps. Glancing back, he replied with a smile, "He's very much alive."

Then he faded into the darkness. The trio stared at the direction where Zarek had disappeared for a while without saying a word.

Aina tightened her hold on the ring and brought it close to her chest, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

Since there was nothing else to do, Nox, Eve, and Aina made their way through the cave, from tunnel to tunnel and chamber to chamber, eliminating any beasts they came across. After finding out that this mountain was sturdier than usual, Nox didn't hold back and continued to spam several Shadow Oblivion on the beasts.

Within a span of two hours, the three had eliminated all the beasts and members of the Order of the Flaming Rose inside the cavern, including what could have been the fourth wave.

"Phew." Nox flicked a sweat drop from his forehead as he stared at the absurd amount of experience points flashing in his retina.

After some time, the rays of the sun shined upon them as they stepped out of the cavern.

What greeted their sight was nothing like the straight pathway they had envisioned. The outside now looked like a battlefield with monsters littered all over.

Sitting on the branch of an oak tree at the side, her feet swinging back and forth, was none other than the purple-haired beauty.

'She single-handedly killed the third wave by herself.' All of them understood.

"You guys took longer than expected," Bridget said, jumping down from the tree branch. "I got bored and dealt with these small fries."

Eve and Aina recognized this woman. Unlike with other nobles, there was no animosity in their eyes. "Miss Bridget, what brings you here?" Aina asked, her tone cautious but polite at the same time.

As for Nox, though, he had almost forgotten about this woman after their encounter on the way here. Seeing the slightly lost look in Nox's eyes, Eve whispered, "She's the headmistress of the Vermilion Royal Academy."

Bridget smiled as she brushed a lock of her vibrant purple hair aside. "Oh, nothing too serious. I was just waiting for the young man over there to come out so that we could have a proper discussion." Bridget gaze flickered to Nox, an alurring smile on her face.

"Discussion about what?" Nox asked. Now that the beast threat was dealt with, he had the leisure to discuss with this woman. Besides, this woman wasn't from the west, but she had helped wipe out a single wave of a beast horde that could have devastated the western region greatly.

To not look like an ungrateful jerk, the best he could do was grant her an audience. Nox crossed his arms and gave her an expectant look.

Bridget smiled again when she heard him. "I'm here to officially invite you to the Vermilion Royal Academy as a special class student."