I Became the Guild Leader in Exile

63 – 12# The Strongest Protector (3)

Looking back…

Hades had an excessive understanding of the Iron Shield’s internal affairs. At first, Philles thought it was just a difference in information, but…

Why didn’t Ras speak up himself? As a newcomer in Gideon, he had experienced many injustices and eventually settled here.

Did that mean everything he said was a lie? The doubts began to surface, one after another. Even in that situation, Ras remained silent.

“Say something, Ras.”

In the end, Isaac, who couldn’t bear it anymore, urged Ras to speak. He hoped Ras would at least offer an excuse, but what he got in return was a sorrowful smile mixed with tears.

“If I wanted to deny it, I could. If I wanted to hide it, I could have done so perfectly.”

At the very least, Philles should have been cautious since he was suspicious of Ras. But Ras didn’t do that. Instead, he acted boldly and openly.

Perhaps…

He wanted to be caught by someone?

At first, Philles didn’t have any particular feelings. He just thought that if he could complete this task, he would get a chance to join Hades. He came in with a “nothing to lose” mindset.

He also thought that he wouldn’t be able to last long as a guild leader with a naive and pure heart. But as they worked together, Philles experienced many things and began to change.

After spending six years here, most of which were hellish, Philles realized that the one year he spent here was truly happy. Yes, he would give his life for it.

“I’ve been really grateful until now, Master.”

“?!”

It was the first time Ras smiled brightly. However, that smile soon turned into a mixture of blood and tears flowing from his eyes and nose. Isaac rushed forward.

Thanks to that, Ras was able to barely avoid falling to the ground like trash. What was going on? What had happened? The arriving Yulina and Sasha checked on the situation.

“This is…….”

“….”

“What’s going on? Why are you doing this?”

“Master, this is the Curse of Gold.”

Gold.

If you’re a hero living in Gideon or a reader who’s read this novel, you wouldn’t know about this curse. The Curse of Gold is a type of curse that restricts the actions or words of others.

The strength of the curse varies depending on the person’s abilities and magical power. In the worst-case scenario, it can even restrict breathing. It’s that powerful a curse.

Ironically, the Curse of Gold is a rare curse. It’s only used in extreme cases, such as when a large guild makes an important transaction or makes a pact. It’s only used in a few select cases.

The reason is that the curse is too powerful and difficult to control. The curse doesn’t just harm others; it always comes back in some way.

“What kind of b*stard…!!”

“There’s only one person I remember who can cast the Curse of Gold.”

“Hans, do you know something?”

“Yes.”

Usually, people with such a powerful and unsettling ability would keep it hidden. But there are those who proudly flaunt it. Hans mentioned the name.

“Crencia. The guild leader of Skull Land.”

“Skull Land, what kind of people are they?”

“It doesn’t matter.”

Isaac, who was panicked just a moment ago, had completely disappeared. Now, Isaac was barely suppressing his anger. He wanted to destroy everything.

But he couldn’t just wildly swing his sword. He had to target his revenge precisely. Yulina nodded in agreement.

“I can track this curse. No, I want to track it from the start.”

Usually, curses are kept hidden as much as possible. But here, there was no attempt to conceal it. Instead, it seemed like they were advertising it.

Thanks to that, Yulina was able to track the curse. Soon, a white feather appeared in Yulina’s hand and flew towards somewhere. Isaac followed behind.

No one tried to stop Isaac, not even Zieg, who was worried about the Master. Because in this situation, they knew it was pointless to try.

“Then let’s quickly divide our roles.”

Instead, the guild members naturally divided their roles. They had experienced this kind of situation before and were used to it. They were good-natured people, too.

* * *

Hades, who had taken control of Gideon’s power.

Most heroes chose to fight against Hades, but some guilds betrayed their allies and sided with Hades.

As a result, the war was lost, and Hades was able to perfectly dominate Gideon. The guilds that had contributed to the war effort became the large guilds of today.

They became the predecessors of the current large guild alliance, Gerion.

Gerion would immediately crush any small guild that tried to unite or grow. They solidified their position as Hades’ strongest guardians.

The woman with thick green hair was wearing a prisoner’s uniform, with handcuffs and shackles on her hands and feet. Even her eyes were covered with a blindfold.

“She’s a scary woman every time I see her.”

The man in black, sitting across from her, thought to himself as he sipped his tea. In Gideon, she was known as the Queen of Curses, the strongest curse user.

Crencia.

She was the guild leader of Skull Land and a member of the large guild alliance, Gerion. However, her reputation in Hades was not good. No, it was impossible for it to be good.

Originally, curses were a power that even Hades feared. The fact that she used it openly and brazenly made her a villain. Even in Hades, there were few people who highly regarded her.

However, the reason she was able to maintain her position was due to one thing: her overwhelming strength. She was able to demonstrate her strength, and even Hades couldn’t ignore it. That’s why she was in her current position.

“At least, her strength is something that even Hades can’t deny.”

Crencia had proven her strength purely through her own abilities. Therefore, even in Hades, where the strong preyed on the weak, she couldn’t be a problem. She was purely strong.

“What are you thinking about?”

“I was thinking about Isaac Silverte’s response.”

“Ah, that guy who doesn’t even know the topic?”

That guy doesn’t know the theme and is just setting up. That’s probably Isaac Silverter’s evaluation. Of course, she doesn’t have a shallow impression, but men’s thoughts aren’t that different either.

Just a minute ago, it was definitely like that.

What happened? The man calmly replayed the situation in his head from a minute ago. And rewound it. Just a minute ago, it was an ordinary day.

Moderately adjusting to the rhythm, protecting under the pretext of surveillance, and following the occasional orders from the Hades Guild. If that’s all, there wouldn’t be any big problems.

However, the problem was what came next. An intruder entered the peaceful Skull Land. It’s surprising that an intruder appeared in a place full of curses. The problem was the intruder’s power.

Skull Land may look like a small, shabby house and garden on the outside, but when you take a closer look, it’s like a massive iron fortress that’s extremely difficult to infiltrate.

If Veronica is a witch who has mastered magic…

Crentia is a witch who has mastered all curses.

Especially since curses are much more powerful than magic, it’s a force that surpasses magic if you exclude risks. But did Crentia’s curse really get broken?

The man’s gaze, mixed with astonishment, turned towards the intruder. The silver hair on his back shone calmly like moonlight, but the anger in his eyes was like a storm.

Isaac Silverter.

A man who is definitely a member of the Hades Guild. Could that guy have attacked Skull Land alone? Certainly, his courage is worthy of being called heroic.

“You’re too eager, Isaac Silverter.”

“…….”

“Do you know why this place is called Skull Land? It’s because it was built on top of a graveyard.”

In the past, Gideon had at least some humanity. He honored the achievements and exploits of the deceased heroes and allowed them to rest in peace. He buried them in this land and left their names behind.

In other words, all the dead bodies buried in Skull Land are heroes.

And naturally, Crentia could revive the undead using her curses, even if they had decayed to the point where not even a single bone remained. It didn’t matter at all.

A power that surpasses common sense.

That’s Crentia.

As the man stood there, the dead bodies that had been at rest began to rise one by one. The man swallowed his dry saliva. Each of the undead was not something to be taken lightly.

“You, damn it. I’ll just kill you.”

‘Could it be possible to implement the power of the undead from their living days?’

It’s beyond imagination. You have a power beyond imagination, Crentia! The man wiped away his cold sweat. If that thing had malice, it would have become an unimaginable demon king.

Well, it’s all over now.

Courage is futile.

You don’t have any more chances to win.

The man’s judgment wasn’t wrong. Thirty undead, each with the power of their prime, and Crentia’s existence, which could kill with a single carelessness.

Even if it’s a crazy bull and a jungle’s worth of distance, Crentia can’t win in Skull Land.

Just a second ago, the man’s thoughts were firm and unchanging. But in just one second, Isaac Silverter, the man with his hand on the hilt of his sword…

“……What, ga…….”

The man couldn’t even speak properly. The moment he grasped the hilt, his vision suddenly turned white. And when he came to, everything had disappeared.

The garden decorated on top of the grave also.

The shabby house also.

And even Crentia herself.

Thirty undead, equivalent to a guild leader, and Crentia, who could easily control them. Could it be possible to annihilate all of that with just one blow? That’s an impossible story.

一揮掃蕩

One sweep wipes away.

Bloodstained Mountains and Rivers

If you’re going to draw your sword, you must be prepared to take a life. Killing is an irredeemable act, and life is precious.

But if someone touches my family, who have done no wrong…

Then, there’s no room for compromise. I’ll unleash my full power and crush my family’s enemies.