Chapter 38 - The Guild (Part 3)

 

[Flesh Blast].

One of the few insane skills that uses a character's life force (HP) as a resource.

Pain broke through the Pain Resistance before the adrenaline was released... But the price of suffering was undeniable.

*Chhhhhhhhhh!*

The iron bars were half melted by the blood that spattered in the explosion. With force, the bars easily bent.

"Ugh...

In addition to the pain, both hands healed quickly. This was not only the effect of the Imprint of Immortality, but also thanks to the vampire essence obtained this time.

As soon as I stepped out into the hallway, I saw the guard.

"What?" A what?! What are you doing?!

It was a security guard who came to ask what I wanted as my last meal. It seemed that he heard something explode and ran straight here.

"Eek!" Sprout! The prisoner escaped!

Before he could make a fuss, I quickly sprang forward and punched him in the stomach.

*Blow!*

The guard fainted.

When I quickly searched his clothes and pulled out the keys, the other prisoners, who had been watching with interest from inside the cage, went berserk. They understood what I was trying to do.

"Hey!" Barbarian! Do you really do it?

"Kekekeke!" You're crazier than I thought!!

"Me too!" Take me too!

Considering that this place was under the Explorers Guild, most of these people were most likely looters.

But...

Necessity knows no laws.

The poor barbarian, who had been unjustly framed for a crime, cared nothing for such things.

They will die soon anyway.

Good looters are dead looters. This belief, formed in my head a few days after waking up in this world, will probably remain for the rest of my life.

"Hahaha!" Freedom! This is freedom!

"Let's go out!!

I freed all the prisoners on my floor. They weren't the kind of bastards who could be controlled, but it didn't matter.

That wasn't my intention in the first place.

"Ahh!!

After that, I really didn't have to do anything.

Madness is contagious. The prisoners united, went upstairs, subdued the guards, and freed more prisoners with the keys they had received. Of course, there were quite a few who did not want to participate in the escape, even if their doors were unlocked.

In percentage terms, it was about 50%.

Either their investigation is still ongoing, or they're really innocent like me.

As I quickly moved through the chaos, I saw a group of prisoners gathered in one place. It was an interrogation room that I had entered and exited countless times over the past 2 days.

The situation was very simple.

"Go back to your cells!! If you come back now, we'll pretend nothing happened...

The guards trembled behind the locked door, and the prisoners tried to tear down the door.

"We need their key to go upstairs!"

"Pluck it!"

However, the thick iron door could hardly come off, no matter how much it shook.

At that moment I thought:

Damn, am I really going to have to deal with this shit again?

"Do you think you're going to get out of this alive?" You will all receive death sentences! Execution!!! A familiar voice came from behind the door.

Looking through a small bar, I saw a familiar asshole investigator sandwiched between two guards.

I didn't expect to see you so soon.

"Get out of the way!!

With a joyful heart, I squeezed past the prisoners closer. And then I tore my left arm over and over again, which had just recovered.

[Flesh Blast], [Flesh Blast], [Flesh Blast]

After repeating this five times, part of the handle melted and the locking device was damaged. The result is only my flesh, blood and pain.

The prisoners burst into mad shouts.

"Ah!"

— Варвар! Варвар!!! Варвар!!!

"He is a free barbarian!!

After that, the investigator's eyes widened as I entered the interrogation room.

"You!" Wh-how...?!

True, it didn't make much sense. Most of the special abilities of a rank 9 researcher were insignificant. It was for this reason, except for iron bars, that I was not limited by anything else.

How could he know that I had such an ability?

All I could say to him was.

"Blame it on your family, who forced you to grow up with a lack of imagination.

"I-I grew up in a decent family!!

"Was it so bad that you have to lie?"

"Wh-what?!" *Cough!*

I hit the investigator with all the anger I could contain, and he fell to the floor, wriggling like a worm. Thanks to the thick layer of fat that had absorbed the blow, he was still conscious.

"Y-You're a crazy bastard...!"

This uneducated pig shouted all kinds of curses at me, not even being able to breathe normally.

"You're dead!" How dare you use a special ability in prison and cause such chaos! Do you think you can handle the consequences?!

Cope?

"Looks like you should think about it from now on. If my plan succeeds, you're finished.

"What can a scum like you do to me?!"

I grinned.

"What can I do?" Wrong question. You have to ask what I can't do.

I was a son of a bitch who could do just about anything when my life was on the line. Which is very bad for this poor unimaginable bastard...

"In the meantime, sleep."

When you wake up, either you or I will be in hell.

*Smack!*

As soon as the fist hit his face instead of his plump body, the bastard passed out foaming at the mouth. At that moment the jailer shouted something to me.

"The key."

"Do you have any idea what you just did!"

I understand, of course. But so what?

I would have died if I had just remained still.

I said only one word.

"The key."

"Hey, it's not too late...

"The key."

"Here...

When I took the key and turned, the prisoners cleared the way like in a movie.

As I walked past them and stood in front of the stairs leading upstairs, I took a deep breath.

Would it really be good to go that far?

Anxiety suddenly blossomed in my head

Those bastards left me no choice.

I turned the key and shouted:

"Forward!"

Everything that happened from that moment on was self-defense—to protect one's life, which was more precious than anything else.

***

The prison of the explorers' branch was deep underground.

The double doors connecting it to the surface were so thick that the people on the 1st floor couldn't sense that something was wrong until the situation got that far.

Good for me.

*Rumble!*

As I climbed the long stairs and opened the door, I saw the peaceful interior of the building, contrasting with the dungeon. Administrative staff and researchers were bustling in front of the counter.

"Uh, how did you get here?" An employee asked me when he saw me appear in a building where ordinary researchers were not allowed to enter.

Of course, no answer was required. The officer saw the open door behind me and instantly understood the situation.

—S-Jailbreak!!

At the same time as this shout, the eyes of everyone present in the building turned to me. In an instant, a heavy silence reigned.

However, even among these spontaneous explorers, there was one bastard who was particularly quick to judge.

"Miss!" If I catch this thing, will you have coffee with me after work?

The man standing next to the employee jumped over the counter in the blink of an eye and ran towards me.

And immediately.

"Ahhhh!"

"The smell of freedom!!

The prisoners began to pour out of the bottom of the stairs.

"Ha... ha, ha!?

"Stop them!"

"The guild will pay compensation!" Researchers, please lend us your powers!

"Ah!"

The prisoners attacked without fear, and the researchers drew their weapons to fight back.

"Kill them!!

Blood began to be shed in the peaceful building of the branch.

And as the one who led this fiasco, I took a step back from the front line and quickly headed for my destination.

I don't have time.

The prisoners could earn me 5 minutes, no more. Apart from a few batons stolen from the guards, they did not have any weapons.

I climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor and looked out the window.

It is impossible to go outside.

News of the commotion had already reached the outside world, and researchers on the streets had begun to take notice, too. If I had gone outside in this state, I would have been beaten and taken downstairs again.

The answer lay above.

"You! Who are you?

All the employees I encountered in the hallway were confused by my fists. Then I checked the situation on the 1st floor through the railing.

It was a fight between dozens of people. I stretched out my hand over their heads.

And...

[Flesh Blast].

As my hand exploded, acidic blood poured down like a spray bottle.

"Ahh!"

Researchers, prisoners or whatever, dozens of people screamed in unison after coming into contact with my blood.

It made me feel a little guilty, but...

This had to be done to increase the success rate of my next plan.

[Character cast [Sacrificial Imprint]].

When I activated the combo, an imprint appeared on the foreheads of those who were covered in my blood, and the red light dissipated.

[Temporarily increases the character's physical abilities by the number of victims within 100 yards].

The number of sacrifices amounted to dozens of people.

So that's why all of these athletes are taking steroids.

The energy was boiling throughout my body. The railing, which I involuntarily grabbed onto, creaked with a creak. Even the anxiety that was in my heart was gone.

If that's the case, then I can definitely do it.

"Arghhhh!"

Leaving the turmoil on the 2nd floor, I climbed the stairs again and headed to the 3rd floor.

Fortunately, it seems that he did not leave.

Looking into the rooms on the 3rd floor, I found that they were completely different from the lower floors.

The entire floor consisted of offices. Wooden furniture, decorations and planks on the walls created a rather old-fashioned atmosphere.

"What a commotion this is!" Go downstairs and check it out!

"Yes!" Branch Manager, Sir!

This means that this is the head of the branch.

Having determined my goal, I hid behind the door.

And the moment the man who had received instructions from the leader opened the door and walked out, I hit him in the chin with all my might.

*Crunch!*

Oops, I didn't want to break a bone.

*Tud*

As an assistant to the branch manager, I thought he would at least counterattack, but the man collapsed to the floor. At the same time, the branch manager jumped to his feet.

"T-you!" Who are you?!

I?

"An innocent barbarian.

To add to that a bit, I was here to prove my innocence. But, like a barbarian, in a physical way.

"So you made a commotion there!"

The man quickly assessed the situation like a real leader, and immediately removed the sword that adorned the wall. As a former researcher, his posture was perfect, unlike all the staff members who were just bookworms.

It didn't matter, though, because I took doping in anticipation of this scenario.

"Miss, stand behind me.

"Yes!

Not long after, the woman facing the branch manager hid behind him, and both sides were ready to fight.

Will this count as a boss fight in the game?

I took one last deep breath. In order for my plan to succeed, I had to subdue this man. If possible, then it was necessary to do it before the turmoil on the 1st floor ended.

'Behella!!a

Thanks to the [Sacrificial Imprint] affecting dozens of people, there was an explosive acceleration that threw my body upward the moment I jumped up from the ground.

To be honest, even I couldn't get used to such speed. The head of the branch was also not a fool.

"Fool!"

He accurately read my movements, traced the exact trajectory, and his sword plunged into my wrist.

However, it wasn't enough to cut through my bone, which was currently in Super Barbarian Mode.

*Khac!*

There was a dull sound, as if something had blocked the way.

Then, blood spurted from the cut, wetting the shoulder of the branch manager.

*Shhhhh!*

"Oh!" Argh!

The head of the branch was distracted from unexpected pain.

After that, everything became too simple. Taking advantage of this gap, I aimed my fist at his throat, and that was the end of it.

!!!

The branch manager groaned and fell to his knees.

Contrary to my fears, the boss fight ended too quickly. I think he did not expect such an outcome. Apparently, a lack of imagination was a common trait of all the employees of the Explorers Guild.

But I didn't have that.

"You...!"

I always imagined the worst. Since I couldn't know what essence this former researcher might possess, I slapped him in the back of the head to knock him out.

So, the first preparations were completed.

"P-Please don't kill me!"

And what should I do with this woman? Judging by the way the head of the branch bowed to her, her status must be very high.

"This is the daughter of the head of the district!" If you touch her, you'll never come out...

What the hell, how did he wake up so quickly?

*Blow!*

I knocked him out again with more force than before and calmly continued my thoughts.

The daughter of the head of the district...

It seems that everything was much easier than I thought... .

... or gets out of control.

***

"Sir!" You all right?

An employee came to check the situation on this floor after they sorted it out on the 1st. Of course, this was not a problem.

The head of the branch has already completed his career and now works as my pet parrot.

"Tell me you're all right."

— ...... I am well. But what happened below?

"For now, everything is settled!" Several fugitives have hidden in the city, but they will soon be found.

"This... Good news.

"Oh! But where is your secretary, Robert?" I thought he would be with you...

Secretary?

He was resting in the closet with a broken chin. Of course, the head of the branch could not answer this question honestly.

"Come up with an excuse.

— ... I sent him to work. I have a lot to do, so make sure no one shows up until I give permission.

"Yes, sir!"

Shortly thereafter, the clerk left, and I immediately crawled out from under the table. I had the daughter of the head of the district in my arms.

The branch manager's mustache trembled as he looked at me.

"I sincerely advise you, in your best interest, to stop now.

- I see.

The branch manager's advice came out through the other ear.

In my best interest, damn it.

If I leave here, what will I get in the end except death?

"Think about it, I don't know what your goal is, but I can help-...

- I see.

While I answered, picking my ear with my little finger, the head of the branch could not take it anymore and growled,

"You crazy bastard!" Do you even understand what you are doing?!

I understand.

To be honest, I've heard it many times on the way here, and I'm sick and tired of hearing it.

So what did he want me to do? Either I do something crazy or I die.

It was a situation with two options.

- I see.

When I nodded my head again, the branch manager tried to shout something again, but...

"What exactly do you understand-...

"If you don't shut up, I'll kill this woman.

When I pretended to put pressure on the arm around the neck of the district head's daughter, the branch manager closed his mouth.

Upon closer inspection, his face turned white as a sheet. Well, it wasn't something I couldn't understand. In addition to the jailbreak incident at his branch, the county head's daughter was also taken hostage. A terribly unpleasant situation.

No matter how this fiasco ends, this bastard won't be unscathed either.

One will reap what he'll sow.

While I was thinking about this, the woman who was being held hostage suddenly opened her mouth.

"My name is Julian Urbahns. And not "this woman".

Her voice was calmer than her previous frightened voice. The sound of her heartbeat transmitted from the immediate vicinity was also quite stable.

"Tell me what you want." There must be a reason for someone like you to pull off this crazy trick?

"How am I?"

Have I ever seen this woman?

When I shook my head, she continued.

"You're not in the least frightened by what you've done. Your breathing is even, and your gaze is absolutely calm.

"What are you getting at?"

"You've planned everything, haven't you?" For a long time.

Plan? I drew it up... about 30 minutes ago.

I thought she was going to say something worthwhile, but it was a waste of time.

"Maybe you even knew I'd be here today-...

"Quiet.

!!

Covering the mouth of a seemingly overly shy woman with my palm, I asked the branch manager to provide me with the necessary materials.

"Bring me the investigator who handled my case, a guy named Hearts Young from the Crystal Union clan operating on the 1st floor, a mage from the tower, and an official priest from the temple.

Everything was ready.

So now it was time to act.