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"Get out of the house, chosen one!"
The guests have arrived! Their eyes were glued to the small house of the couple, already betraying their neutral stance that was exuding from their bodies. It looked like they were here to visit their friends, but as no one answered, the leader finally spoke out.
He also mentioned the term 'Chosen One' so it was clear he is here for the husband. Though one thing was sure, the chosen ones are working hella fast! How could Kyoya have already been found out in the vast world pillar with several pillars? Of course, it was obvious that the chosen ones were from the lower floors as the divine demons want their blessing to be nurtured from one of the lowest standpoints.
But already?
"How did you find me?"
"Joker. One of my former acquaintances possessed the card technique which allowed him to find people similar to him. The ones who were 'Jokers' were actually his targets. Now, I inherited it from him and used it to find the blessed chosen ones."
"Thanks for the explanation!"
"The chances of your survival are minuscule, chosen one."
It was also nice to kill some time by talking. The chosen one smiled softly, his eyes piercing through the house that is about to become nothing but cinders. As one side of his face slowly lit up in orange light, the chosen one's eyes turned to the side.
Here, the adventurer from his party was utilizing the technique that summoned the fireball. It was spiraling around, building up enough force to break the house of the couple. While this fireball continued to grow in a size, Kyoya swept his eyes around.
He realized that they got surrounded, but it was fine.
It was also fine for the adventurers of the chosen one to believe that this fireball can take down their house!
'They think this is a prison, but no! This is a fortress of ours!'
Surrounded from all sides, Kyoya truly looked like a prisoner, but the truth was far away from that! He gently took the cards from the table while not even disturbing his wife whose eyes were immersed in the card creation progress. Then, his game system updated the inventory of his!
[You have gotten 53 Heart Cards - 1 Value.]
[You have gotten 25 Heart Cards - 1 Value - Regnar's blessing.]
"Wait… It is a fireball… and we have physical defense…"
The husband realized his mistake rather quickly. Due to him thinking of his defenses being strengthened as a whole, Kyoya spotted out his mistake. He slapped his cheeks softly to not disturb Xaya, then the mirror of the truth appeared within his hands.
The mirror with a beautiful design flashed out with silver light! It was ready to be used by its master! In this case, Kyoya didn't stay idle. He hugged the wall that is going to be the first defense against the firewall, then his Sharp Eye activated to the maximum.
It was already called Ace's Sharp Eye though.
This sharp eye was also unique because it could see through the objects. That's why Kyoya's eyes darted onto the mage whose fireball already covered the torso of his, then the mirror of the truth exposed its status.
It was only the status converted into the game system.
[Name: Unknown Race: Human Lv. 5F A Rank
HP: 1500
MP: 7200
STR: 247
INT: 2200
AGL: 186
STA: 228
LUCK: 2
Current status: Utilizing Fire Technique - Firesphere - Belief of God Of Fire - Kuras and two concepts spotted!]
'Fuck… Two concepts? Xiaoxiao could only use one… His body is weak though… If I manage to make him fall before others protect him…'
The husband felt like using the execution skill on the chosen one, but the mage proved that their party is way stronger than he anticipated at first. They were at least from the fifth floor, so Kyoya himself couldn't even go there yet.
And while the thoughts kept running through his mind, the firesphere continued to grow in a size. It is mere seconds before this fire technique gets released at the house!
"Why are you so quiet suddenly? Have you finally realized the situation you're in?"
The chosen one's speech also hasn't ended. He was killing time by trying to reach Kyoya but to no avail. The husband's eyes were shifting in between the mage and the mirror.
'If I go outside, then he should stop that firesphere… The control over such technique shouldn't be easy, so if I buy enough time for myself, then he might kill himself.'
The husband opened the doors, then quickly hid the house's content by slamming the doors. In the meantime, the mage let out a grumble that brought up a lot of satisfaction within Kyoya's mind.
His guess was correct, more or less.
"Leader, his companion was superb, too superb I would say! I am sure he wants to protect her! That's why he left her alone and wants to negotiate!"
Clad in mere clothes that were for farmer work at least, Kyoya looked like a bullied one while surrounded by the adventurers kitted out in leather or even metal armors that absorbed the sunshine!
"Negotiate? No way! I want to… beg you! Please, let her go! She is pregnant, let her raise our child in a normal environment!"
"Pregnant? Haha! Leader!"
"Let me see that superb quality woman first."
Other than crying out in a disappointing voice, Kyoya also strode a few steps forth with his hands on his chest. He was like a beggar, convincing every adventurer around him that he was on the losing side.
No equipment, no weapon, the pregnant wife that is within hand's reach!
He was losing in every aspect!
When Kyoya heard the chosen one's words, he lost strength within his legs, falling onto his knees with an expression washed by horror. Except for the chosen one, every adventurer laughed out loud and rushed to the house, their eyes going around to seek the beauty.
As for Kyoya.
'Pregnant card always win, huh.'
[Quest completed! You have successfully managed to trick the adventurers!
Your skill 'Ace's Card Five' effects apply to each card for one minute.]
[You managed to let out the pitiful voice while hiding the disdainfulness behind!
- The concept of Joker's laughter has been achieved. It becomes 'Ace's Laughter' due to your strength!
- The effects of 'Ace' Laughter' have been increased for your battle. Duration: Ten minutes.]
On his four, Kyoya's eyes dilated dangerously. A red light flashed briefly, then he threw his body backward abruptly. His strength stat was far stronger than the mage, so other than throwing his eyes behind, Kyoya managed to get up high.
In a motion akin to somersault, Kyoya released a wave of cards that flew toward the adventurers close to his house in a sound similar to the leaves' rustling. Completely unnoticed due to that, the adventurers exposed their necks that got cut deeply by the card's edges.
The fountains of blood oozed out from their cut flesh! The cards brought up a lot of pain, but what was worse was the bleeding effect that was far more than they could've imagined. The stained blood clothes were proof of that. From shoulder to the torso, the blood was trickling slowly spreading its redness through their equipment! Other than fear, the huge fright pinned them down in one place while their hands desperately tried to cover up the gushing out blood.
"How could he?!"
The mage screamed in disbelief to the scene that unfolded in a flash. Though it happened in a breath time, no detail had escaped his eyes. Similarly to the chosen one who was already on the move.
The effects of his rush tickled the cheeks of the sweaty mage, then his eyes followed that charge. With his weapon of choice, knuckle duster, the chosen one stomped the ground. His hand then extended forward when Kyoya's body entered his reach.
But the husband's eyes were likewise pointing at the chosen ones.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Knife and knuckle duster met first in a loud explosion. Then, the battle of close combat ensued with each weapon drawing out arcs of energies!
"You are so fast! I guess it has to be the physique related to the speed!"
"..."
It was a fine assumption, but only an assumption it was! However, Kyoya betrayed himself on the spot as he gave up the information by expressing it with his face. The chosen one hit the truth behind his physique on the spot, so it was kinda a shocker.
But so what? So what if he knows that his physique is related to the speed? Kyoya was focusing on the speed ever since he had a close combat battle with the bear. Strength, speed, and fast hands that can throw the cards or knives. This was the troupe he wanted to follow.
Now that Kyoya knows the path of his, it has changed a little.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
[-201 HP!]
[A bleeding has been applied to your body.]
[You have dealt -405 HP!]
[A bleeding has been applied to your enemy.]
Covered by blood was inevitable, but more than that, Kyoya was noticing that his speed was faltering. It was not due to the exhaustion, but because of the strange vibes coming from the chosen ones.
His attacks were as if carrying the wind around them, something that was quivering around his whole arms ever since the husband's physique got revealed.
'He is lowering my speed? But what is this?'
[Your AGL stat is temporarily lowered.]
Since the husband understood this phenomenon, his game system flashed with the messages confirming it up. His body pivoted on the spot which brought up some space for the husband.
He couldn't keep fighting like that.
If those adventurers get up and stop their bleeding…
"You are ready, right? Assist me."
"I am."
In the meantime, the chosen one reached out for his mage adventurer. His eyes were still on Kyoya though, thinking that the chosen ones can not be as easy as he believed… But this small conversation was mostly fruitful for Kyoya.
He saw the ears of the chosen one trembling. It would slip through his senses, but behind that motion, the energy lied. After that, the chosen one was sure that his companion was ready to assist… meaning…
'Sound? Does he work with the sound?
If that's the case, then it was fine for him to ignore the 'Ace's Laughter'. Though it was a new skill, Kyoya had learned about its usage. The confusion that it brings with itself is astronomical and can change the tides of the battle. That's why, the husband decided.. increase the hearing of his opponent.
[Ace's Deceive.]
"He disappeared!"
"Where?!"
When the chosen one closed his eyes, Kyoya believed thoroughly in his guess. He appeared behind his opponent with a knife clad in golden-red energy that was ready to execute. Its target was the neck of the chosen.
Such sudden action and prowess would succeed along with the execution that Kyoya displayed. But the sound of his execution had betrayed him!
"I heard you!"
Clang!
The contact between two weapons ensued yet again, but as one can guess, it was an avatar of the husband! The avatar shook like a mirage though. Its mouth curled up into a smile that was doing its best impression of a joker, a smile that revealed Kyoya's intention as well.
"I wanted you to hear me."
[Hihihi~~]
And it was time for Ace's Laughter to affect the chosen one.
The shock from the execution technique and its prowess.
The avatar and it's sound, image.
And then, the laughter of the ace!
"LEADER! HE IS BEHIND THE AVATAR!"
"Too late!"
[Hihihi~~]
"AHHHHHHHHGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Thrusting his knives straight into the eyes of the chosen one, Kyoya utilized the speed of his execution skill with everything else he had. In addition to the avatar not thoroughly disappearing, his knives first pierced through his own avatar, then the vision of the chosen one blackened.
Before that, he saw the red eyes of the ace. The eyes that ridiculed him, convinced of his victory! Then, the darkness ensued and the caress of the joker could be felt on his skin. Scratching him as if peeling his skin...
"Superb quality woman, was it?"
"AHHHH! AHHHH!"
"How about the superb quality-"
[Your concept of 'Ace's Laughter' has increased by 5%]
"- execution?"
[You have used Ace's Deceive.]
[You have killed 5F A-Rank Adventurer.]
[His soul strengthens your 'Ace's Laughter by 5%.]
[You have reached enough achievements to go to the 5th floor.]
[You have found out a new skill 'Card Foresee'.]
[Your divine demon's blessing has absorbed the blessing of your opponent.]
"M-monster… How could your equipment appear like that? Knives? Cards? Y-you are.."
"Please, don't kill yourself."
To the shivering mage whose firesphere would merely tickle Kyoya…
"Or I won't get EXP."
"AHHHHHHHHH!"
[You have killed 5F A-Rank Mage.]
"It is hard to throw cards while in close combat… But it was fairly easy without anyone around."
Kyoya analyzed the battle after getting rid of the fire mage. He took the EXP of his hard work with big hands, then reached out for the equipment. The robes looked unscathed other than dirt on its lower part, so Kyoya was already thinking of spending some money around on the 5th floor!
He also was ready to face the adventurers trying to open up the doors to his house.
"Take off your hands of my house, Filth. I am impressed you still haven't run away."
"Get his woman! If we get his woman-"
""""!""""
[Ace's Deceive.]
"Husband! I got so many cards! Ah, filth! Kill!"
"I am killing them."
"Mmm!"
Xaya loves her husband's deep voice after his battle!
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"Get out of the house, chosen one!"
The guests have arrived! Their eyes were glued to the small house of the couple, already betraying their neutral stance that was exuding from their bodies. It looked like they were here to visit their friends, but as no one answered, the leader finally spoke out.
He also mentioned the term 'Chosen One' so it was clear he is here for the husband. Though one thing was sure, the chosen ones are working hella fast! How could Kyoya have already been found out in the vast world pillar with several pillars? Of course, it was obvious that the chosen ones were from the lower floors as the divine demons want their blessing to be nurtured from one of the lowest standpoints.
But already?
"How did you find me?"
"Joker. One of my former acquaintances possessed the card technique which allowed him to find people similar to him. The ones who were 'Jokers' were actually his targets. Now, I inherited it from him and used it to find the blessed chosen ones."
"Thanks for the explanation!"
"The chances of your survival are minuscule, chosen one."
It was also nice to kill some time by talking. The chosen one smiled softly, his eyes piercing through the house that is about to become nothing but cinders. As one side of his face slowly lit up in orange light, the chosen one's eyes turned to the side.
Here, the adventurer from his party was utilizing the technique that summoned the fireball. It was spiraling around, building up enough force to break the house of the couple. While this fireball continued to grow in a size, Kyoya swept his eyes around.
He realized that they got surrounded, but it was fine.
It was also fine for the adventurers of the chosen one to believe that this fireball can take down their house!
'They think this is a prison, but no! This is a fortress of ours!'
Surrounded from all sides, Kyoya truly looked like a prisoner, but the truth was far away from that! He gently took the cards from the table while not even disturbing his wife whose eyes were immersed in the card creation progress. Then, his game system updated the inventory of his!
[You have gotten 53 Heart Cards - 1 Value.]
[You have gotten 25 Heart Cards - 1 Value - Regnar's blessing.]
"Wait… It is a fireball… and we have physical defense…"
The husband realized his mistake rather quickly. Due to him thinking of his defenses being strengthened as a whole, Kyoya spotted out his mistake. He slapped his cheeks softly to not disturb Xaya, then the mirror of the truth appeared within his hands.
The mirror with a beautiful design flashed out with silver light! It was ready to be used by its master! In this case, Kyoya didn't stay idle. He hugged the wall that is going to be the first defense against the firewall, then his Sharp Eye activated to the maximum.
It was already called Ace's Sharp Eye though.
This sharp eye was also unique because it could see through the objects. That's why Kyoya's eyes darted onto the mage whose fireball already covered the torso of his, then the mirror of the truth exposed its status.
It was only the status converted into the game system.
[Name: Unknown Race: Human Lv. 5F A Rank
HP: 1500
MP: 7200
STR: 247
INT: 2200
AGL: 186
STA: 228
LUCK: 2
Current status: Utilizing Fire Technique - Firesphere - Belief of God Of Fire - Kuras and two concepts spotted!]
'Fuck… Two concepts? Xiaoxiao could only use one… His body is weak though… If I manage to make him fall before others protect him…'
The husband felt like using the execution skill on the chosen one, but the mage proved that their party is way stronger than he anticipated at first. They were at least from the fifth floor, so Kyoya himself couldn't even go there yet.
And while the thoughts kept running through his mind, the firesphere continued to grow in a size. It is mere seconds before this fire technique gets released at the house!
"Why are you so quiet suddenly? Have you finally realized the situation you're in?"
The chosen one's speech also hasn't ended. He was killing time by trying to reach Kyoya but to no avail. The husband's eyes were shifting in between the mage and the mirror.
'If I go outside, then he should stop that firesphere… The control over such technique shouldn't be easy, so if I buy enough time for myself, then he might kill himself.'
The husband opened the doors, then quickly hid the house's content by slamming the doors. In the meantime, the mage let out a grumble that brought up a lot of satisfaction within Kyoya's mind.
His guess was correct, more or less.
"Leader, his companion was superb, too superb I would say! I am sure he wants to protect her! That's why he left her alone and wants to negotiate!"
Clad in mere clothes that were for farmer work at least, Kyoya looked like a bullied one while surrounded by the adventurers kitted out in leather or even metal armors that absorbed the sunshine!
"Negotiate? No way! I want to… beg you! Please, let her go! She is pregnant, let her raise our child in a normal environment!"
"Pregnant? Haha! Leader!"
"Let me see that superb quality woman first."
Other than crying out in a disappointing voice, Kyoya also strode a few steps forth with his hands on his chest. He was like a beggar, convincing every adventurer around him that he was on the losing side.
No equipment, no weapon, the pregnant wife that is within hand's reach!
He was losing in every aspect!
When Kyoya heard the chosen one's words, he lost strength within his legs, falling onto his knees with an expression washed by horror. Except for the chosen one, every adventurer laughed out loud and rushed to the house, their eyes going around to seek the beauty.
As for Kyoya.
'Pregnant card always win, huh.'
[Quest completed! You have successfully managed to trick the adventurers!
Your skill 'Ace's Card Five' effects apply to each card for one minute.]
[You managed to let out the pitiful voice while hiding the disdainfulness behind!
- The concept of Joker's laughter has been achieved. It becomes 'Ace's Laughter' due to your strength!
- The effects of 'Ace' Laughter' have been increased for your battle. Duration: Ten minutes.]
On his four, Kyoya's eyes dilated dangerously. A red light flashed briefly, then he threw his body backward abruptly. His strength stat was far stronger than the mage, so other than throwing his eyes behind, Kyoya managed to get up high.
In a motion akin to somersault, Kyoya released a wave of cards that flew toward the adventurers close to his house in a sound similar to the leaves' rustling. Completely unnoticed due to that, the adventurers exposed their necks that got cut deeply by the card's edges.
The fountains of blood oozed out from their cut flesh! The cards brought up a lot of pain, but what was worse was the bleeding effect that was far more than they could've imagined. The stained blood clothes were proof of that. From shoulder to the torso, the blood was trickling slowly spreading its redness through their equipment! Other than fear, the huge fright pinned them down in one place while their hands desperately tried to cover up the gushing out blood.
"How could he?!"
The mage screamed in disbelief to the scene that unfolded in a flash. Though it happened in a breath time, no detail had escaped his eyes. Similarly to the chosen one who was already on the move.
The effects of his rush tickled the cheeks of the sweaty mage, then his eyes followed that charge. With his weapon of choice, knuckle duster, the chosen one stomped the ground. His hand then extended forward when Kyoya's body entered his reach.
But the husband's eyes were likewise pointing at the chosen ones.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Knife and knuckle duster met first in a loud explosion. Then, the battle of close combat ensued with each weapon drawing out arcs of energies!
"You are so fast! I guess it has to be the physique related to the speed!"
"..."
It was a fine assumption, but only an assumption it was! However, Kyoya betrayed himself on the spot as he gave up the information by expressing it with his face. The chosen one hit the truth behind his physique on the spot, so it was kinda a shocker.
But so what? So what if he knows that his physique is related to the speed? Kyoya was focusing on the speed ever since he had a close combat battle with the bear. Strength, speed, and fast hands that can throw the cards or knives. This was the troupe he wanted to follow.
Now that Kyoya knows the path of his, it has changed a little.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
[-201 HP!]
[A bleeding has been applied to your body.]
[You have dealt -405 HP!]
[A bleeding has been applied to your enemy.]
Covered by blood was inevitable, but more than that, Kyoya was noticing that his speed was faltering. It was not due to the exhaustion, but because of the strange vibes coming from the chosen ones.
His attacks were as if carrying the wind around them, something that was quivering around his whole arms ever since the husband's physique got revealed.
'He is lowering my speed? But what is this?'
[Your AGL stat is temporarily lowered.]
Since the husband understood this phenomenon, his game system flashed with the messages confirming it up. His body pivoted on the spot which brought up some space for the husband.
He couldn't keep fighting like that.
If those adventurers get up and stop their bleeding…
"You are ready, right? Assist me."
"I am."
In the meantime, the chosen one reached out for his mage adventurer. His eyes were still on Kyoya though, thinking that the chosen ones can not be as easy as he believed… But this small conversation was mostly fruitful for Kyoya.
He saw the ears of the chosen one trembling. It would slip through his senses, but behind that motion, the energy lied. After that, the chosen one was sure that his companion was ready to assist… meaning…
'Sound? Does he work with the sound?
If that's the case, then it was fine for him to ignore the 'Ace's Laughter'. Though it was a new skill, Kyoya had learned about its usage. The confusion that it brings with itself is astronomical and can change the tides of the battle. That's why, the husband decided.. increase the hearing of his opponent.
[Ace's Deceive.]
"He disappeared!"
"Where?!"
When the chosen one closed his eyes, Kyoya believed thoroughly in his guess. He appeared behind his opponent with a knife clad in golden-red energy that was ready to execute. Its target was the neck of the chosen.
Such sudden action and prowess would succeed along with the execution that Kyoya displayed. But the sound of his execution had betrayed him!
"I heard you!"
Clang!
The contact between two weapons ensued yet again, but as one can guess, it was an avatar of the husband! The avatar shook like a mirage though. Its mouth curled up into a smile that was doing its best impression of a joker, a smile that revealed Kyoya's intention as well.
"I wanted you to hear me."
[Hihihi~~]
And it was time for Ace's Laughter to affect the chosen one.
The shock from the execution technique and its prowess.
The avatar and it's sound, image.
And then, the laughter of the ace!
"LEADER! HE IS BEHIND THE AVATAR!"
"Too late!"
[Hihihi~~]
"AHHHHHHHHGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Thrusting his knives straight into the eyes of the chosen one, Kyoya utilized the speed of his execution skill with everything else he had. In addition to the avatar not thoroughly disappearing, his knives first pierced through his own avatar, then the vision of the chosen one blackened.
Before that, he saw the red eyes of the ace. The eyes that ridiculed him, convinced of his victory! Then, the darkness ensued and the caress of the joker could be felt on his skin. Scratching him as if peeling his skin...
"Superb quality woman, was it?"
"AHHHH! AHHHH!"
"How about the superb quality-"
[Your concept of 'Ace's Laughter' has increased by 5%]
"- execution?"
[You have used Ace's Deceive.]
[You have killed 5F A-Rank Adventurer.]
[His soul strengthens your 'Ace's Laughter by 5%.]
[You have reached enough achievements to go to the 5th floor.]
[You have found out a new skill 'Card Foresee'.]
[Your divine demon's blessing has absorbed the blessing of your opponent.]
"M-monster… How could your equipment appear like that? Knives? Cards? Y-you are.."
"Please, don't kill yourself."
To the shivering mage whose firesphere would merely tickle Kyoya…
"Or I won't get EXP."
"AHHHHHHHHH!"
[You have killed 5F A-Rank Mage.]
"It is hard to throw cards while in close combat… But it was fairly easy without anyone around."
Kyoya analyzed the battle after getting rid of the fire mage. He took the EXP of his hard work with big hands, then reached out for the equipment. The robes looked unscathed other than dirt on its lower part, so Kyoya was already thinking of spending some money around on the 5th floor!
He also was ready to face the adventurers trying to open up the doors to his house.
"Take off your hands of my house, Filth. I am impressed you still haven't run away."
"Get his woman! If we get his woman-"
""""!""""
[Ace's Deceive.]
"Husband! I got so many cards! Ah, filth! Kill!"
"I am killing them."
"Mmm!"
Xaya loves her husband's deep voice after his battle!
"Get out of the house, chosen one!"The guests have arrived! Their eyes were glued to the small house of the couple, already betraying their neutral stance that was exuding from their bodies. It looked like they were here to visit their friends, but as no one answered, the leader finally spoke out.He also mentioned the term 'Chosen One' so it was clear he is here for the husband. Though one thing was sure, the chosen ones are working hella fast! How could Kyoya have already been found out in the vast world pillar with several pillars? Of course, it was obvious that the chosen ones were from the lower floors as the divine demons want their blessing to be nurtured from one of the lowest standpoints.But already?"How did you find me?""Joker. One of my former acquaintances possessed the card technique which allowed him to find people similar to him. The ones who were 'Jokers' were actually his targets. Now, I inherited it from him and used it to find the blessed chosen ones.""Thanks for the explanation!""The chances of your survival are minuscule, chosen one."It was also nice to kill some time by talking. The chosen one smiled softly, his eyes piercing through the house that is about to become nothing but cinders. As one side of his face slowly lit up in orange light, the chosen one's eyes turned to the side.Here, the adventurer from his party was utilizing the technique that summoned the fireball. It was spiraling around, building up enough force to break the house of the couple. While this fireball continued to grow in a size, Kyoya swept his eyes around.He realized that they got surrounded, but it was fine.It was also fine for the adventurers of the chosen one to believe that this fireball can take down their house!'They think this is a prison, but no! This is a fortress of ours!'Surrounded from all sides, Kyoya truly looked like a prisoner, but the truth was far away from that! He gently took the cards from the table while not even disturbing his wife whose eyes were immersed in the card creation progress. Then, his game system updated the inventory of his!You have gotten 53 Heart Cards - 1 Value.You have gotten 25 Heart Cards - 1 Value - Regnar's blessing."Wait It is a fireball and we have physical defense"The husband realized his mistake rather quickly. Due to him thinking of his defenses being strengthened as a whole, Kyoya spotted out his mistake. He slapped his cheeks softly to not disturb Xaya, then the mirror of the truth appeared within his hands.The mirror with a beautiful design flashed out with silver light! It was ready to be used by its master! In this case, Kyoya didn't stay idle. He hugged the wall that is going to be the first defense against the firewall, then his Sharp Eye activated to the maximum.It was already called Ace's Sharp Eye though.This sharp eye was also unique because it could see through the objects. That's why Kyoya's eyes darted onto the mage whose fireball already covered the torso of his, then the mirror of the truth exposed its status.It was only the status converted into the game system.Name: Unknown Race: Human Lv. 5F A RankHP: 1500MP: 7200STR: 247INT: 2200AGL: 186STA: 228LUCK: 2Current status: Utilizing Fire Technique - Firesphere - Belief of God Of Fire - Kuras and two concepts spotted!'Fuck Two concepts? Xiaoxiao could only use one His body is weak though If I manage to make him fall before others protect him'The husband felt like using the execution skill on the chosen one, but the mage proved that their party is way stronger than he anticipated at first. They were at least from the fifth floor, so Kyoya himself couldn't even go there yet.And while the thoughts kept running through his mind, the firesphere continued to grow in a size. It is mere seconds before this fire technique gets released at the house!"Why are you so quiet suddenly? Have you finally realized the situation you're in?"The chosen one's speech also hasn't ended. He was killing time by trying to reach Kyoya but to no avail. The husband's eyes were shifting in between the mage and the mirror.'If I go outside, then he should stop that firesphere The control over such technique shouldn't be easy, so if I buy enough time for myself, then he might kill himself.'The husband opened the doors, then quickly hid the house's content by slamming the doors. In the meantime, the mage let out a grumble that brought up a lot of satisfaction within Kyoya's mind.His guess was correct, more or less."Leader, his companion was superb, too superb I would say! I am sure he wants to protect her! That's why he left her alone and wants to negotiate!"Clad in mere clothes that were for farmer work at least, Kyoya looked like a bullied one while surrounded by the adventurers kitted out in leather or even metal armors that absorbed the sunshine!"Negotiate? No way! I want to beg you! Please, let her go! She is pregnant, let her raise our child in a normal environment!""Pregnant? Haha! Leader!""Let me see that superb quality woman first."Other than crying out in a disappointing voice, Kyoya also strode a few steps forth with his hands on his chest. He was like a beggar, convincing every adventurer around him that he was on the losing side.No equipment, no weapon, the pregnant wife that is within hand's reach!He was losing in every aspect!When Kyoya heard the chosen one's words, he lost strength within his legs, falling onto his knees with an expression washed by horror. Except for the chosen one, every adventurer laughed out loud and rushed to the house, their eyes going around to seek the beauty.As for Kyoya.'Pregnant card always win, huh.'Quest completed! You have successfully managed to trick the adventurers!Your skill 'Ace's Card Five' effects apply to each card for one minute.You managed to let out the pitiful voice while hiding the disdainfulness behind!- The concept of Joker's laughter has been achieved. It becomes 'Ace's Laughter' due to your strength!- The effects of 'Ace' Laughter' have been increased for your battle. Duration: Ten minutes.On his four, Kyoya's eyes dilated dangerously. A red light flashed briefly, then he threw his body backward abruptly. His strength stat was far stronger than the mage, so other than throwing his eyes behind, Kyoya managed to get up high.In a motion akin to somersault, Kyoya released a wave of cards that flew toward the adventurers close to his house in a sound similar to the leaves' rustling. Completely unnoticed due to that, the adventurers exposed their necks that got cut deeply by the card's edges.The fountains of blood oozed out from their cut flesh! The cards brought up a lot of pain, but what was worse was the bleeding effect that was far more than they could've imagined. The stained blood clothes were proof of that. From shoulder to the torso, the blood was trickling slowly spreading its redness through their equipment! Other than fear, the huge fright pinned them down in one place while their hands desperately tried to cover up the gushing out blood."How could he?!"The mage screamed in disbelief to the scene that unfolded in a flash. Though it happened in a breath time, no detail had escaped his eyes. Similarly to the chosen one who was already on the move.The effects of his rush tickled the cheeks of the sweaty mage, then his eyes followed that charge. With his weapon of choice, knuckle duster, the chosen one stomped the ground. His hand then extended forward when Kyoya's body entered his reach.But the husband's eyes were likewise pointing at the chosen ones.Clang! Clang! Clang!Knife and knuckle duster met first in a loud explosion. Then, the battle of close combat ensued with each weapon drawing out arcs of energies!"You are so fast! I guess it has to be the physique related to the speed!""..."It was a fine assumption, but only an assumption it was! However, Kyoya betrayed himself on the spot as he gave up the information by expressing it with his face. The chosen one hit the truth behind his physique on the spot, so it was kinda a shocker.But so what? So what if he knows that his physique is related to the speed? Kyoya was focusing on the speed ever since he had a close combat battle with the bear. Strength, speed, and fast hands that can throw the cards or knives. This was the troupe he wanted to follow.Now that Kyoya knows the path of his, it has changed a little.Clang! Clang! Clang!-201 HP!A bleeding has been applied to your body.You have dealt -405 HP!A bleeding has been applied to your enemy.Covered by blood was inevitable, but more than that, Kyoya was noticing that his speed was faltering. It was not due to the exhaustion, but because of the strange vibes coming from the chosen ones.His attacks were as if carrying the wind around them, something that was quivering around his whole arms ever since the husband's physique got revealed.'He is lowering my speed? But what is this?'Your AGL stat is temporarily lowered.Since the husband understood this phenomenon, his game system flashed with the messages confirming it up. His body pivoted on the spot which brought up some space for the husband.He couldn't keep fighting like that.If those adventurers get up and stop their bleeding"You are ready, right? Assist me.""I am."In the meantime, the chosen one reached out for his mage adventurer. His eyes were still on Kyoya though, thinking that the chosen ones can not be as easy as he believed But this small conversation was mostly fruitful for Kyoya.He saw the ears of the chosen one trembling. It would slip through his senses, but behind that motion, the energy lied. After that, the chosen one was sure that his companion was ready to assist meaning'Sound? Does he work with the sound?If that's the case, then it was fine for him to ignore the 'Ace's Laughter'. Though it was a new skill, Kyoya had learned about its usage. The confusion that it brings with itself is astronomical and can change the tides of the battle. That's why, the husband decided.. increase the hearing of his opponent.Ace's Deceive."He disappeared!""Where?!"When the chosen one closed his eyes, Kyoya believed thoroughly in his guess. He appeared behind his opponent with a knife clad in golden-red energy that was ready to execute. Its target was the neck of the chosen.Such sudden action and prowess would succeed along with the execution that Kyoya displayed. But the sound of his execution had betrayed him!"I heard you!"Clang!The contact between two weapons ensued yet again, but as one can guess, it was an avatar of the husband! The avatar shook like a mirage though. Its mouth curled up into a smile that was doing its best impression of a joker, a smile that revealed Kyoya's intention as well."I wanted you to hear me."Hihihi~~And it was time for Ace's Laughter to affect the chosen one.The shock from the execution technique and its prowess.The avatar and it's sound, image.And then, the laughter of the ace!"LEADER! HE IS BEHIND THE AVATAR!""Too late!"Hihihi~~"AHHHHHHHHGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"Thrusting his knives straight into the eyes of the chosen one, Kyoya utilized the speed of his execution skill with everything else he had. In addition to the avatar not thoroughly disappearing, his knives first pierced through his own avatar, then the vision of the chosen one blackened.Before that, he saw the red eyes of the ace. The eyes that ridiculed him, convinced of his victory! Then, the darkness ensued and the caress of the joker could be felt on his skin. Scratching him as if peeling his skin..."Superb quality woman, was it?""AHHHH! AHHHH!""How about the superb quality-"Your concept of 'Ace's Laughter' has increased by 5%"- execution?"You have used Ace's Deceive.You have killed 5F A-Rank Adventurer.His soul strengthens your 'Ace's Laughter by 5%.You have reached enough achievements to go to the 5th floor.You have found out a new skill 'Card Foresee'.Your divine demon's blessing has absorbed the blessing of your opponent."M-monster How could your equipment appear like that? Knives? Cards? Y-you are..""Please, don't kill yourself."To the shivering mage whose firesphere would merely tickle Kyoya"Or I won't get EXP.""AHHHHHHHHH!"You have killed 5F A-Rank Mage."It is hard to throw cards while in close combat But it was fairly easy without anyone around."Kyoya analyzed the battle after getting rid of the fire mage. He took the EXP of his hard work with big hands, then reached out for the equipment. The robes looked unscathed other than dirt on its lower part, so Kyoya was already thinking of spending some money around on the 5th floor!He also was ready to face the adventurers trying to open up the doors to his house."Take off your hands of my house, Filth. I am impressed you still haven't run away.""Get his woman! If we get his woman-"""""!""""Ace's Deceive."Husband! I got so many cards! Ah, filth! Kill!""I am killing them.""Mmm!"Xaya loves her husband's deep voice after his battle!
