Seeds of Chaos: Chapter 27 (Busting Balls Again)

 Chapter 27

Karen and Rennel heard the fat middle-aged man berating the young man named Lucas while the two of them was walking. The man's words were full of arrogance and barb. And despite the man's fine clothes, the obscene language he uses made him no different from ruffians.

From the man’s arrogant way of speaking and the fine clothes he was wearing, Rennel could tell that the fat middle-aged man was a noble and might be Lucas’ former master. Even if he wasn’t he should be someone related to that person.

“You damn slave, how dare you argue back. Do you want to die?” The fat noble threatened, “Who told you that you’re free because I ignored you when you’re injured? Let me tell you, I don’t care if these peasants paid for your medical treatment. Your life is mine to decide!”

The faces of Lucas and the other men darkened after hearing the fat man's words. The man's words were so insulting and so out of line that Lucas and the others couldn’t take it anymore.

“You’re talking nonsense! According to the law, once the master of an injured slave refuses to bill the medical treatment of his slave, it was no different from forfeiting all rights to said slave. Since you threw Lucas away after being seriously injured, you’re no longer his master!” A man wearing miner’s clothes argued back with a face full of agitation.

“What law? I don’t care about such a law! Only my words count, no matter how hard your argue, that slave belongs to me!” The fat noble sneered, “Also, so what if there’s such law, who’s going to enforce it for you all? Do you think a peasant or a slave words holds more weights than that of a noble?”

Everyone could see that the fat noble was purposely ignoring the law and flaunting his authority. Even though he was in the wrong, none of the people present with the exception of Lucas, the miners, and two new comers dare to go against the noble's words.

“Please watch your words, Count Nougat” Karen warned. “Those words of yours could be interpreted as rebelling against the crown’s authority.”

“Who said that? Come out so I could see you!”

Hearing someone going against him, the noble, Count Nougat was greatly irked and ordered the person who spoke out to show herself.

Karen did not cower and stepped forward, surprising everyone who saw her. Seeing her Count Nougat frown with displeasure and scanned the woman from head to toe before settling his gaze on Karen’s chest.

Seeing the count staring at her chest without regards to propriety, Karen’s fuse almost blew up. If not for her professional ethic and great self-control, she might have slapped the rude noble.

“Count Nougat!” Karen called out loud.

“Hmm? Who are you woman? Why are you poking your nose on someone else's business?” Count Nougat asked rudely.

“My name is Karen, and I worked for Guild Master Tigre, the current head of the adventurer’s guild,” Karen replied.

Count Nougat raises one eyebrow after hearing Karen’s introduction, still, there’s no fear in his eyes. Although the guild master was an important position, the arrogant Count Nougat care’s not about it at all.

“I see, I see. So you’re the guild master’s secretary... but so what? Should I be afraid? The guild should not concern themselves with the business of aristocrats. Or does the guild plan to antagonize the aristocracy for a single escaped slave.” Count Nougat questioned arrogantly, going as far as to pit the aristocracy with the guild and label Lucas as an “escaped slave.”

Karen was not intimidated when the arrogant count mentioned the aristocracy, “By your words, are you perhaps implying that the aristocracy was willing to antagonize the guild just for you, my lord? Or maybe you're implying that the aristocracy is above the king and the royal family who made the law that you're ignoring just a moment ago?” She countered.

“Don’t speak nonsense! How dare you imply that I’m going against the king?!” Count Nougat was greatly agitated after hearing Karen’s counter-argument, especially the part where he sounded like he was trying to go against the king and the royal family.

Also, when the count mentioned the aristocracy earlier, he was just trying to intimidate Karen. Moreover, as an aristocrat, Count Nougat knew that the power of the adventurer’s guild could not be underestimated.

“Enough of this! Woman it seemed that we must talk more in private. Come with me!” The count grabbed Karen’s hand, wanting to take her away. Although she worked for the guild master, she was just a secretary. As long as he intimidates her a little, she should keep her mouth shut.

Unfortunately for the count, he made the wrong decision. Although Karen was just a regular woman without any fighting capability, the person that came with her, Rennel, was not so helpless!

Crack!

Ahhhhhh!!!!

Rennel forcefully broke the count’s arm that was grabbing Karen which made the count wail in great pain. The moment the arm broke it made a horrible cracking sound that made everyone that hears it shiver.

Alas, Rennel was not done yet. No far from it. After breaking the count’s arm, Rennel kicked the wailing count in the groin!

*Sound of something breaking*

Aaarrrgggghhhhhh!!!!!

The kick to the groin made a sound that made everyone react reflexively. This was especially true for the men in the vicinity who could not help but sweat profusely.

If the men from Alchur saw this scene they too would cower and be reminded of a certain nightmare that they all tried very hard to forget. Moreover, these men would probably exclaim that the ball buster was back!

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Thud!

The arrogant count falls to the ground and into a fetal position. The pain of his balls being crushed almost made the count almost pass out. But somehow, the count was able to endure.

Maybe it was the count’s body fat or maybe Rennel finally learned to control her strength that made the count retain his consciousness. Although from the looks of it, the count probably wished that he had lost consciousness instead. After all, the pain was too unbearable for a man.

Everyone present was shocked at the sudden turn of event. They didn’t expect that the person who was wearing the hooded cloak and who had been silent the entire time would act the moment the count acted against the woman, named Karen.

What’s more, that person attacked so viciously, breaking the count’s right arm and then mercilessly kicking him in the groin!

All the men watching paled after seeing that kick without exception. Even Lucas and the miners that had been arguing with the unfortunate count no too long ago could not help but feel sorry for the man. Like the other men, they too, quickly covered their groin with their hands, afraid that they might be next victim despite not being innocent bystanders.

“Hiss! You, you dare harm a noble?! I don’t know who you are you bastard but you’re dead!”

The count that had been in a world of pain because of Rennel’s kick finally came through. Between hisses and curses, he threatened the girl with death while still lying on the ground in a fetal position. If not for his tear-filled eyes and the snot running down his nose, he might have look more threatening.

“You useless guards, what are you still doing just standing there like idiots? Kill that bastard for me!”

The people who were with the count, his guards, finally woke up from their reverie and reacted. Without exception, all of them draw their swords, ready to do their lord’s biddings. Seeing this, Karen, Lucas, and the miners paled, panicking and not knowing what to do.

There reaction was actually very normal. There's a rule in the kingdom that protected the nobility from harm. If someone not belonging to the ruling class tried to harm a noble, that person would be kill on the spot!

As such, they have a good reason to be worried...

Rennel, of course knew this as well. But despite knowing about it, the girl was still unperturbed, and simply look at the men that were raring to go at her. Rennel raises one of her brow, ready to make her move as well.

And after that… there’s no after that. Rennel simply released his killing intent which turned (not literary of course) the legs of the count, and his guards into jelly!

How terrifying!

Both the count and his guards started shivering in fear because of the terrifying killing intent that Rennel releases. Teeth clacking in fear, the men all felt like they were being stared at by a legendary dragon!

Even those who were just watching felt the pressure of Rennel’s killing intent. And this was despite the fact that they were not the target and was simply hit by the residual pressure.

Suddenly, a green spear appeared on Rennel’s hand out of nowhere which surprised everyone present. The people were not surprise that a spear just appeared on the girl’s hand as everyone thought it was done through magic. What surprises them was the spear itself.

A green spear that was as beautiful as jade stone?  Could it be…?

Jade Thorn!

Seeing that spear, everyone excluding Karen was reminded of a certain rumor. The rumor in question was about a certain person who owned a beautiful jade-green spear: The person who slayed the goblin king – Platina!

“Could that person be…Platina?”One of the onlookers asked.

Hearing this, everyone with the exception of the count and his guard looked at Rennel in awe. Although they have never seen the person who saved the city before, they had at least heard rumors about her.

According to one of the rumors, the person who slayed the goblin king was a young woman with silver hair that liked to wear a hooded cloak. Also, the person in question has a jade-green spear called Jade Thorn!

Wearing a hooded cloak… wielding a jade-green spear. Everything clicked. Then does that mean that the person who broke the count’s arm and kicked him in the groin was the legendary Platina!?

The count’s complexion turned incredibly bad, much worse when he was kicked in the groin earlier. Although the person responsible for his current flight didn’t declared her name, the appearance of the jade-green spear was enough clue for the count.

“Damn it! What is she doing here? And why is she with that guild master’s secretary?”

Count Nougat could not help but curse inside his heart. Rennel’s appearance spells trouble for him. And it has something to do with a new consensus from the council of nobles which states that members of the nobility were forbidden from antagonizing Platina, the person responsible for slaying the goblin king!

“Sh*t! Sh*t! What am I supposed to do? Once the news got out that I got into conflict with Platina; I’ll be punished by the council!”

The count was feeling livid. Although the council didn’t specify the type of punishment that’ll befall those who disregard the new consensus; Count Nougat was certained that it won’t be light.

While the count was thinking his next move, his train of thought was interrupted by a woman’s voice!

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“Oh my, what happened here?” A voice full of curiosity asked.

Everyone was startled after hearing the woman’s voice. Although the voice was not too loud, it was still heard by the people present due to the awkward silence that suffuse the area just a moment ago.

Following the source of the voice, everyone saw an attractive woman slowly walking forward. The woman in question was wearing a magician’s hat which signifies her status as a magician. Beside her was a cute and petite young woman wearing a cleric’s robe looking ill at ease.

“Natalie! Mina!” Karen blurted out in surprise.

Yes, the two women who suddenly appeared were none other than the adventurers Natalie and Mina.

“Hello Karen!”

Natalie and Mina greeted Karen at the same time after walking towards her. The two women then looked at Rennel with surprise before looking at the men who were currently on the ground, kneeling, while one man was lying in a fetal position.

“So what happened here Karen? Why are these men kneeling before Rennel? Also, the pig-like man that’s lying in a fetal position, should be Count Nougat, right? Lastly, what are you two doing here?”

Hearing Natalie's consecutive question, Karen could only sigh before narrating the chain of events that lead to the current situation.

“Oh? So let me get this straight. You and Rennel are here on an official business when you encountered the pig- count’s group that was arguing with these men? Natalie looked at Lucas and his group before facing Karen again.

“Also, the person you were looking for was for of this group? And when you tried to intervene, the pig-like count tried to intimidate you by using the name of the aristocracy? But when his intimidation failed, this pig turned physical and tried to abduct you? Only to be stopped and punished by Rennel?

With Karen’s narration, Natalie was able to summarize what had happened till before they arrived which give her and Mina a clear image of the entire situation. That said, her constant use of the word “pig” to describe the count was rather confusing to most of the listeners.

Although the count was indeed very fat and the word pig somewhat fit him, none of the people present dared to voice that out. What’s stranger though was the fact that although the count’s face was colored in purple, the count didn’t even let out a peep!

“Just who is this woman?” Everyone thought.

Natalie ignored everyone’s questioning gaze and walked towards the Count and his group. As she passed by Rennel, she slightly stopped and smiled at the girl before continuing. Since Rennel had already retracted her killing intent, Natalie did not feel the pressure that the count and his men felt earlier.

Before long, Natalie stopped several feet in front of the count. She looked down at the count that was still in a fetal position before giving him a smile so cold that almost freezes the count’s heart!

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To be continued

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