[ TWATF ]

Chapter 52: Last hope (1)

“That’s pretty cheap. I’ll stay for a week.”

“Thank you!”

Yet the ones coming to fight had more money. They were the most powerful warriors among <Chaos> who could easily kill unihorns with just a few skills.

Euren became confused.

‘I’m not sure if this is a good thing or not.’

The profit Gorgon was earning because of such visits was very high. Through the history of <Chaos>, changing of Masters meant hardships within the fortress as it normally underwent a complete change in systems.

‘Did he also expect this?’

He wasn’t sure if Jaehwan intended to become a Master or not. However, no one could guess what he was thinking anyway. Just then, he saw some guards holding a booklet and laughing.

“What are you doing?”

The guards quickly straightened up in fear as the Chancellor yelled. It seemed that discipline had fallen to an all-time low as four out of the five military commanders had perished in the recent events.

‘This must be fixed.’

Euren began reading the [Law] to punish the guards. He then snatched the booklet guards were reading and looked at it. It was a monthly magazine.

[Chaos of this Month]

Exclusive 1. Master of Gorgon, declaration to quit!

Exclusive 2. Master of Gorgon “I can kill the Clan Leaders of the Ten-Clan with one finger!” The Truth?

Interview: “I have fought with the Master!” – From a long time slasher

Euren shook as he read.

‘Kill who? With what? When did he say that?’

The magazine, [Chaos of this Month] was the most sold magazine in <Chaos>. Even if the headline was a lie, he was sure that the Ten-Clan would be outraged. And it wasn’t only that. Euren quickly flipped the pages to look into the details of the interview.

‘When did the Master fight…’

Euren was controlling guests to stop any unneeded trouble, so he knew Jaehwan had not fought with anyone yet. As Euren turned the page, the hologram began to float up, showing a masked man talking with the host.

-How are you doing? I’m Maishark, and welcome to the special interview! We have a special guest today! He claims that he has fought with the ‘Master of Gorgon,’ the most talked about figure in recent events. Nothing about the Master has been revealed by Gorgon officials. We have rumors that he is as powerful as the Ten-Clan Leaders or that he is a Non-Adapter. As such, we have-”

- Hey, wait. If I do this, are you really going to introduce me to the Leader of the Divine Lady Clan?

- Uh… Can we talk about that later-

The video stopped for a second.

- Haha, sorry, it seems there were some technical difficulties. Please introduce yourself.

- I am the ‘Long-time Slasher’.

Euren frowned.

‘…It’s the doctor.’

Why is he in such an interview?

- I see! That’s interesting. So the Master of Gorgon can only use [Stab]?

- That’s right.

- A fight between a slash and a stab! Amazing!

- It sure is.

- So, as our investigative team have found out, you lost that battle?

- I didn’t lose!

‘Long-time Slasher’ began to make a ruckus and the interviewer asked,

- Is it not true?

- No way! We tied!

- But how…

- No, I can say I won. I was holding back a secret skill! If we fought more, I would have won!

The doctor then began talking about different subjects, boasting about himself, so the interviewer quickly changed subjects and asked the most important question.

- Then, how strong do you think the ‘Master of Gorgon’ is?

The doctor then answered with certainty, as if he were waiting to answer this.

- Well, no one can beat him. Not even with all of the Ten-Clan.

- D-do you mean you can handle the Ten-Clan too?!

- Huh? Uh… M-maybe, maybe not…

Euren was infuriated and began shaking.

‘What the heck are you doing, Doctor?!’

Euren knew Jaehwan was strong, but to fight the entire Ten-Clan? This was not a matter of truth or lies anymore. Euren quickly ran to the Master’s room at once.