I'm the Only One With a Different Genre - Chapter 116
Chapter 116
A Gag Resident was Released into the Lab
After defeating the strange monster, Lian urged his group to move faster. Though the occasional odd creature appeared, they were handled without difficulty.
‘…! Found it!’
As expected, the side path described in the original story was intact. The path was wider than described, enough for over 60 people to move in a line.
Lian immediately handed a map, marked with the destination beyond the forest, to his lieutenants.
Though weaker than Lian, the lieutenants were not lacking in strength and would reach the next destination without issue.
“I’ll meet up with the others there.”
“Yes, return safely.”
“Please rescue Lady Lily!”
True to the nature of those chosen for their character, everyone expressed concern for Lian and the missing party with serious faces.
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“Take this. It’ll help.”
Mukan, included in the group, handed Lian a fist-sized pouch. It contained medicinal herbs and bandages for first aid. Lian expressed his thanks and parted ways with the group. Once the group had fully departed, Lian began walking in the opposite direction.
‘If I keep going this way, I’ll reach the ruin—or rather, the building Lily mentioned.’
The main road he initially walked on passed by the ruin and out of the forest, while the side path led to the forest’s outer edge from the back of the ruin.
Walking along the side path would lead him to the building where Lily had screamed.
‘Perhaps the missing group is there… I hope everyone is safe.’
As Lian worried about his precious people, the excited voice of the demon sword rang out.
[ Haha! Finally, it’s my time to shine! With that kid gone, I can show off my amazing form! ]
The excited demon sword began transforming from a slightly flashy sword to a more dangerous one. A dark crimson aura began to ripple, and the gem in the hilt sparkled seductively, bewitching anyone who saw it.
The blade, which had a color similar to ordinary steel, darkened to crimson as if drenched in shadow. It was unmistakably a demon sword even from 300 meters away.
‘Isn’t this too conspicuous?’
[ This is not enough! More dazzling and beautiful! Like an explosion! ]
As the demon sword shouted like a madman, the aura surrounding the blade surged wildly. Listening to the maniacal laughter of the demon sword lightened the worry-laden heart.
‘Sure, do as you please.’
With those words, he looked ahead. With no companions to worry about, he moved swiftly, soon arriving at the building Lily had mentioned.
‘It’s really not a ruin.’
As Lian examined the building, the demon sword gleefully dripped red blood from its blade.
[ Heh, I was waiting for that. ]
The demon sword, thrilled by Lian’s casual ‘Do as you please,’ made a pool of blood at Lian’s feet.
Squelch, squelch.
With each step, the shallow pool of blood made a squelching sound. Lian glanced at his feet, thinking, ‘Gargandoa is being Gargandoa again,’ and lightly dismissed it.
He trusted that whatever the demon sword did, it wouldn’t harm him.
‘I planned to circle around to the place where Lily disappeared… but maybe I should ask those people instead?’
At the end of his gaze were two burly men guarding the entrance. Both were so large they could be likened to orcs.
‘Yeah, let’s try asking.’
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Lian began approaching what he assumed was the building’s back entrance.
***
“Hyung, someone’s coming.”
“They said no one was coming today.”
“But someone’s coming. Over there.”
“Who’s that scrawny guy?”
The two large men were twin brothers. Born with strong bones and muscles, they had built a notorious reputation as mercenaries.
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Favoring fights where they could crush opponents with their massive strength, Lian, walking confidently toward them, seemed like a mere scrawny weakling.
“Did he take a wrong turn?”
“Looks like it.”
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Even when not attacked or invaded, travelers or mercenaries often got lost in the forest and stumbled upon the side path, reaching this place. Since the lab’s location was top secret, they all ended up as a pool of blood.
“Hyung, can I kill him?”
“No, you killed last time. It’s my turn.”
Guarding the lab entrance was an easy but boring task compared to the pay. It was all the more so for the two who lived each day drenched in blood.
Had they not lost all their money to gambling, they would have been fighting on the battlefield instead of guarding this place.
For them, the only entertainment left was toying with and killing fools who wandered in.
“Let’s have fun with him together.”
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“Don’t get too excited and smash his head.”
“Got it, hyung.”
As Lian approached close enough for his face to be seen, the two quickly agreed and locked their bloodshot eyes on him.
Squelch, squelch.
Though it didn’t rain, the sound of stepping in puddles was heard. Simultaneously, a metallic scent of blood hit their sensitive noses. Overwhelmed by an ominous feeling, they snapped to attention.
“Hyung…”
“What’s that…?”
Their gaze was fixated on the demon sword oozing dark crimson energy. They were entranced as if bewitched.
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“Hyung, I want that.”
“…Me too.”
The brothers, whose mental defenses were as low as their brute strength was high, were quickly captivated by the demon sword.
Splash.
The sound of stepping in puddles thundered like a bolt as a pool beneath Lian surged.
Darker and redder than wine, the blood seeped up Lian’s feet and clothes, threatening to engulf him. The blood then shot up as if to consume everything.
Swoosh -…
The blood, which had soared to the sky, splashed down on the heads of the brothers and Lian. Lian’s clothes were now transformed into a uniform matching the demon sword’s taste.
The blood rain that fell from the sky ceased within five seconds. The brothers were drenched in blood, but Lian remained completely dry.
Under normal circumstances, the strange phenomenon would have made the brothers tense. However, they only stared at the demon sword with bloodshot eyes, completely entranced and oblivious to their surroundings.
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“Give it! It’s mine!”
The impatient younger brother shouted roughly and swung his greatsword.
Thud.
“…!”
Lian caught the greatsword with his left hand, letting the demon sword dangle. Light as blocking a child’s punch, the brother momentarily regained his senses. But it was too late.
Crack!
As Lian exerted force, the greatsword split with a crack, breaking in half. Faced with overwhelming strength, the brother staggered backward. Meanwhile, the older brother swung a dagger.
“Die!”
The attack aimed precisely at Lian’s neck.
Screech.
The demon sword, blocking the attack, deflected it. Though the older brother strained his arms, Lian was faster.
Thud!
“Ugh!”
Lian kicked him in the stomach.
“Ugh, blegh!”
The older brother, struck in the stomach, slumped to the ground, retching. The younger brother, who had regained his senses, charged with a fist but was knocked out with blows to the stomach and jaw.
Lian frowned at the two rolling on the ground.
‘Why block with your hand? You startled me!’
[ Because that’s what ‘cool’ truly is. ]
Leaving the demon sword to its strange sentiment, Lian spoke to the man looking up at him, trembling with fear and nausea.
“I have a few questions… Can you answer them?”
“…Hic!”
Lian’s gentle smile was angelic but seemed inhuman due to the absence of warmth. The subtle aura of the demon sword added to the overwhelming presence.
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“I-I’ll, I’ll tell you everything I know!”
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In the Demon King’s land, ruled by the law of the jungle, the mercenary quickly spilled all the information he had.
After extracting all useful information, Lian knocked the man out with a blow to the head. Then, using the demon sword as a shovel, he dug a hole and buried him up to the neck. Since he had given information willingly, he spared his life.
Lian dusted off his hands and headed for the door the two had guarded. The demon sword watched the buried men and thought.
[ ‘If left like that, monsters will surely eat them alive… Partner has a rather cruel temperament.’ ]
The demon sword proudly remarked.
[ Haha, that’s my partner. ]
“Huh?”
Lian, unable to understand the demon sword’s words, tilted his head, chalking it up to nothing important, and moved toward the lab entrance. Or tried to.
“Hm?”
Though it looked like a door, slightly recessed, it wouldn’t open. Even after a few knocks, there was no reaction.
“Oh!”
With a hopeful expression, Lian pushed the door. It still wouldn’t budge. Then he tried sliding it sideways.
“Oh?”
It started to move slightly. Lian applied more force, sliding it a bit more.
[ I’ll help! ]
As the demon sword’s energy enveloped Lian.
Crash, thud!
The door slammed sideways as if kicked by a giant. Rather than opened, it was more accurate to say it was broken.
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A door programmed to only allow entry to marked individuals buzzed and crackled.
{ Intru…intruder… }
The door, which should have blared an alarm, shut down silently. Lian, looking at the dented door, said.
“Turns out it was a sliding door. They should’ve marked it.”
With that, he passed through the broken door and entered the lab.
End of Chapter.
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