Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

'Weak.' Cardin thought as he looked down at the demon under his feet.

"Did we just encounter too strong demons? Demons are too weak anyway." Cardan worried.

For the past 3 years, he has been worried about how powerful the demon forces that attempted to rule the kingdom had become.

But when he actually faced the demons, he was disappointed. Although the demons showed their true colors and attacked, they were no match for Cardin.

"Damn it!" There was no need to even summon the undead. The demons that had infiltrated the city could be easily subdued using only the magic of blood and bone.

"Hmm. It looks like a mid-level demon, why is it so weak?" Judging from the power he felt, it was obviously a mid-level demon, but when they actually fought, it seemed like he was fighting against a low-level demon.

"Let me go, you bastard!" The demon, who had regained his human form, shouted angrily.

“…” But Cardin just looked at him expressionlessly without taking any action.

"Who the hell are you!" The demon struggled desperately to escape from Cardin, but was completely unable to move.

"Look at the magic of blood and bone, it's obviously a necromancer?" How can a necromancer be so powerful? Since becoming a demon, has he never been trampled by humans like this?

"This is impossible!" Faced with the unbelievable situation, the demon clan spoke out.

Crack—— Cardan stepped on him harder. "I'm thinking, can you be quiet?" Then Cardan turned his eyes to the demon's ankle.

"Octopus tattoo..." Looking at the familiar tattoo, Cardin temporarily recalled the memory of 3 years ago.

"Among the demons that broke in, the man wearing an octopus mask is the strongest." Apart from Hamilton who appeared halfway, the demon wearing an octopus mask is the most threatening.

"Is that guy the captain?" So the man with the octopus tattoo is a subordinate of the demon wearing an octopus mask?

"Octopus faction or something? Wearing an animal mask so childishly." In an instant, Cardin suddenly remembered that he was the operations captain of the Double Dragon faction in his previous life.

"Anyway, I feel that the demons are very weak, and I feel a little uneasy for some reason." Except for the demon wearing an octopus mask, the demons that broke into the Hero Academy are all very strong.

A powerful being that even instructors and professors with rich practical experience have difficulty dealing with.

"Are the demons hiding their power? Or are there side effects to turning humans into demons?" Although he felt that it was a good thing for the demons to be weak, Cardin did not let his guard down.

"Please, please! Let me go! If you let me go, I will be your dog! Let me bark, and I will bark!" The demon who was being trampled underfoot changed his way and begged Cardan.

"That won't do. Dogs are so cute. Say sorry to the dog." However, Cardin's face remained expressionless and did not change.

Click!

"This damn coward." Mercenary King Jade looked at Cardan standing in front of the city gate of Radomir and smacked his lips.

"You're here?" Cardin greeted respectfully, and a smile appeared on Jade's face.

"Long time no see. Cardin."

"You still look strong." Cardin said the words he wanted to hear most and smiled.

"Hahaha! This mouth is still alive!" Jade seemed satisfied, walked away from the words and approached Cardin.

"I didn't expect that the wish ticket I got from defeating my apprentice would be used in this kind of place."

"Thank you for remembering the wish ticket."

"You're such a greedy guy. To be honest, the people in this city have nothing to do with you, right?" Jade asked curiously, tilting his head, and Cardin answered with a shrug.

"But they are from the Hero Academy. They can't say they have nothing to do with me, so I can't ignore them."

"Yeah. I don't know if you're a mercenary like me who's motivated by money, but you definitely have to use your ambition." Not a heroic mentality.

Cardan will also persuade or do what he wants if people don't obey.

"How is Mr. Jed?"

"As you can see. Very healthy and strong. Still very useful." The Mercenary King's temperament remained the same.

Just looking at him made me feel short of breath and my shoulders felt heavy.

"I will escort the people safely as you wish." Jed said, pointing to the back. There were more than 100 mercenaries standing where he pointed.

"They are the mercenaries who are carrying out outstanding activities against the demons." Cardin naturally shifted his gaze and confirmed the mercenaries, and he sighed in his heart.

"Are they the elite?" They all looked very powerful.

"Looks like there's nothing to worry about." If it were elite mercenaries led by the Mercenary King, they would definitely help the people of the city evacuate safely.

When you see a reliable mercenary, you will naturally trust him.

"Would you like to come in first? You've come a long way, how about taking a rest before leaving?" Jade nodded happily to Cardin's suggestion.

Shortly after.

The mercenaries dispersed to various places, found empty rooms, and spent their rest time separately. Then Cardin and Jade sat in the tavern to eat.

"I heard Matthias say that. Your father is Mr. Charlotte."

"Yes, that's right."

"What a handsome man. Although he was executed for treason, thankfully the Guardians advocated for Charlotte's innocence."

It seems that Guardian Dimitar has kept his promise to Cardan three years ago.

"I've received a lot of help from Mr. Charlotte in the past. He saved my life several times." Jade said as if looking at the ceiling with nostalgia, and Cardin smiled softly and nodded.

"I didn't expect you would know my father."

"We've conquered several dungeons together, how could I not know Mr. Charlotte?" Jed smiled and continued eating before asking again.

"Oh, by the way, how have you been these past three years? I've heard of the names of people who graduated from the Hero Academy, but I've never heard of your name."

Among the many rumors, Cardin's name has never been heard.

"I heard from Matthias that you were looking for Mr. Charlotte's inheritance."

"Yes, that's right. The traces were in some strange places, so it took a lot of effort." Cardin and Jade had a natural conversation while eating, like friends who had met after a long time.

"Really? Did you find anything?" Cardin smiled softly and nodded at Jed's question.

"Yes. He left a lot of marks."

"If it's information that you can't tell me, it's okay not to say it. Don't feel burdened." Anyway, I've experienced the ups and downs of the world, so I won't be surprised by anything.

Jade said this, motioning for Cardin to speak.

"Yeah." Cardin seemed to hesitate, but finally made up his mind and looked at Jade seriously.

"Mr. Jed, do you believe in legends?"

"legend?"

"My father believed in the legends of the Necromancer."

"As for the legend of the Necromancer...are you talking about the Undead Capital?" Cardin immediately nodded to Jed's answer.

"In most of the places where my father left traces, there is information about the Capital of the Undead." Does the Capital of the Undead really exist?

Before his death, Isaac also said that the City of the Dead did exist.

"If we just go there, it will be easier to kill the masked demon." Cardin fell into thought for a moment, then looked at Jade and asked.

"How are you doing Mr. Jade? I heard you joined the Resistance."

"Although they belong to the resistance, mercenaries are naturally used to freedom and don't like being locked up in the army or the city."

The mercenaries traveled around the kingdom like a revolutionary group, fighting against the demons.

"The mercenaries are also having a hard time."

“Well, for them, only when the kingdom returns to normal can they make money.” There is no business in front of money. This is the life of mercenaries.

They fight for money. However, in the current war, the kingdom and people do not need mercenaries.

In other words, there are fewer job opportunities for mercenaries.

"Well, the value of money would also decrease at times like this, wouldn't it?"

"Yeah. So they volunteered to hunt the demons. Of course, they are also continuing to clean up the dungeons." The mercenaries seemed to be busier than expected.

What they were given now was "freedom". A peaceful time where they could move freely without being oppressed by anyone. However, after several days, the mercenaries who had gained freedom voluntarily went to the battlefield and the dungeon.

"Well, anyway, I'm working hard to hunt demons all over the kingdom." The conversation gradually became warm, and soon, the two of them finished their meal.

"When do you plan to leave?"

"How about tomorrow morning? Everyone has worked hard. But, what are your plans? Do you want to go together?"

"No. I have things to do."

"Are you going to stay here? It's more dangerous than you thought, right?" Cardin said he wanted to stay, and Jed looked at him in surprise, tilting his head.

The northern regions are all dangerous areas. Demons are active everywhere, and people are prone to death.

It would be safer to live in the south where the resistance is than here.

"If you want to find traces, why don't you start from the south?" Cardin shook his head at Jed's suggestion.

"I have a plan. I'll be careful. Thank you for your concern." Although his tone was gentle, Cardin's expression was firm. His eyes clearly showed that he would not change his mind, and Jade finally nodded.

"Well, the choice is yours. Do you have any plans or ideas?"

"Of course," Cardin said with a bright smile.

"Please take good care of the people in the city, Mr. Jed."

"Of course. I will do my best for the sake of being the Mercenary King. After this incident, my reputation will be greatly improved."

Jade patted Cardin's shoulder with a kind smile.

"By the way, Cardin. How about we play another round?"

"Another round? What?" Cardin widened his eyes and asked back at the next question. Jed looked at Cardin meaningfully and said.

"I want to see how much you've grown in the past three years."

"Me and Mr. Jade?" Although Cardin has grown a lot, it is still far from enough to be on par with the Mercenary King.

Besides, speaking of a long-awaited reunion, Cardin and Jade had not competed with each other three years ago. So...

"Could it be Ropes?" He instantly remembered the name of the disciple of the mercenary king who he had competed with three years ago.

"Yes. That guy also wants to see you. How about it? Do you want to compete with Ropus?" How much has Ropus grown since he was completely defeated by Cardin three years ago?

Cardan also became curious. If he was the disciple of the Mercenary King, he would be able to feel how much he had grown in the past three years.

"Okay. Come on. Let's have a fight."

"What a pleasure."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Jed." Cardin seemed to have thought of something and called Jed again, and Jed motioned for him to continue.

"Is this also a contest where a wish ticket is at stake?"