Chapter 124: 124: Syura and the Wild Hunt
At that moment, within a lavish room of the Cartel family estate, a shocking scene was unfolding.
In the center of the hall, a woman—fairly attractive, wearing glasses and a short skirt—was straddling a handsome young man with light purple, tousled hair, similar to Lina's. She moved her hips rhythmically atop him. The man's clothes were in tatters, with only a few scraps clinging to his body, while the woman was naked from the waist down. Their lower bodies were intimately connected.
As she continued her movements, the woman occasionally raised her hand to slap and strike the man beneath her. His body was now covered in wounds, his eyes rolled back, and he was on the verge of losing consciousness. It was evident that this was not a consensual encounter; rather, the woman was abusing the man for her own amusement.
Around them, several individuals wielding various weapons stood guard. Some were rummaging through the room, seemingly searching for something, while others commented on the scene before them. A few stood watch, ensuring control over the situation. Scattered throughout the area were numerous corpses, their deaths resembling those found outside.
"Syura, you bastard! Order your men to release my son! I don't know what crime I've committed. Who gave you the authority to massacre a noble family like this?"
A man with bloodshot eyes shouted, his voice hoarse from repeated outbursts. This was Cartel, Lina's father.
He stood against the wall, shielding his trembling daughter, Lina, who sobbed quietly behind him. Beside them stood a fierce-looking man with short black hair, holding a curved blade, preventing them from moving.
From Cartel's words, it was clear that the man being abused was his only son—Lina's older brother.
Truth be told, the Cartel family had remarkable genes. Lina was a stunning beauty, and her brother was equally handsome. Even Cartel, in his youth, must have been quite the looker.
"Ha, don't yell at me. You're just a fallen noble. What's so special about you? Blame yourselves for lacking the strength to protect your vast fortune. And having a daughter with a renowned beauty? Once Cosmina is done, we'll take our turn with your delicate daughter. How about you watch from the sidelines? Hahaha."
Syura, unfazed by Cartel's anger, casually picked his ear and delivered these despair-inducing words.
Syura was known as the leader of the Wild Hunt, the secret police introduced in the original story.
In this reality, due to Haruki's influence, Esdeath did not form the Jaegers—a team of Teigu users established at the Prime Minister's request to combat Night Raid.
Although Haruki had eliminated Bulat, Night Raid continued to execute orders from the Revolutionary Army headquarters, leading to the premature formation of the Wild Hunt.
Recently, the Prime Minister retrieved his only son, Syura, who had been traveling the Empire's outskirts for years. Syura assembled a group of Teigu users he had gathered over time, forming the Wild Hunt—a secret police force tasked with confronting Night Raid.
Syura, the Prime Minister's son, aspired to surpass his father. He traveled extensively, visiting the Western Kingdoms, Southern Isles, and Northern Tundra, though he never reached the uncivilized Eastern Island Nation. During his journeys, he mastered various martial arts, recruited elite warriors, and collected scattered Teigu. His personality was as cruel as his father's—extremely violent and lecherous, having raped and tortured countless women.
Given Syura's nature, his subordinates were equally malevolent. Among them were Cosmina, a lustful woman, and a pirate leader known for his brutality and perversion.
Since the Wild Hunt's inception, they had not focused solely on Night Raid. Instead, they exploited their authority to rape, torture, and murder countless civilians, causing widespread suffering.
Unfortunately, during a recent outing, Lina caught Syura's attention. After investigating, Syura and his cohorts learned of the Cartel family's decline. Emboldened by their audacity, they orchestrated the tragic events unfolding now.
"Ugh, useless. He's already passed out, and I haven't had my fill yet."
As Syura finished speaking, Cosmina's voice echoed once more.
She stood up from Lina's brother, her lower body still exposed.
"Ugh, so boring. Just die already."
Seemingly unsatisfied, Cosmina delivered a forceful kick to Lina's brother's groin.
"Ah..."
As a martial artist, Cosmina possessed immense strength. Her kick elicited a pig-like scream from Lina's brother, who then collapsed, lifeless.
"My son..."
"Brother!"
Witnessing this, Cartel cried out in anguish, while Lina, protected behind him, sobbed uncontrollably.
After all, her brother had always been kind to her.
"Haha, little beauty, don't worry. Your turn is coming soon."
Syura, unmoved by their cries, grew more excited, his eyes gleaming with lust as he addressed Lina.
"Syura, stop! Lina is Lord Haruki's fiancée."
Seeing Syura's intentions toward his daughter, Cartel panicked. He shielded Lina and pleaded, hoping Haruki's name would deter Syura.