Soul Devourer Chapter 6 Episode 37 — The Moment the Tables Turned
The true masterminds behind the plot to assassinate Matsubara Yuito: the upper-ranked members of〈Semi-Tsar〉, Kiel, Zahaar, and Vlas, had also entered the same Upper-Tier S-Rank Dungeon.
When the three crossed the plaza, the surrounding hunters' gazes converged on them all at once.
Their military-style uniforms, white with gold ornamentation, were the symbol of〈Semi-Tsar〉, recognized by all.
Everyone present was at least S-Rank caliber.
Yet even among such elites, the looks directed at the trio carried unmistakable reverence.
The three themselves, however, paid no attention to their surroundings.
Without a word, they completed the entry procedures and stepped through the dungeon entrance without hesitation.
It was a place they had visited many times before.
Even as their surroundings shifted and the scenery changed, not a trace of unease appeared on their faces.
Ignoring the hunters battling giant-type monsters, the three focused entirely on searching for their target.
Their objective was one.
The elimination of Matsubara Yuito.
“Found them. That long body... it's one of Matsubara Yuito's familiars. Stay sharp.”
“Yeah.”
“Got it.”
The atmosphere around the three tensed silently.
With their senses sharpened to the limit, they cautiously closed the distance.
About a hundred meters remained when Vlas suddenly stopped.
“Strange. I can see all three familiars, but Matsubara Yuito himself is nowhere to be found.”
“What do you mean?”
“He's probably acting alone. With familiars that strong, splitting up is more efficient.”
“That's reasonable, but...”
Zahaar twisted his lips.
“In that case, we should eliminate the familiars first. If three〘Transcendent〙-class monsters coordinate with him, they'll be troublesome.”
Kiel nodded as well.
“Defeating them one by one is the best option. There's no need to fight them alongside a〘Regalia〙.”
Vlas let out a short breath.
“Understood. The《Balor's Scorn》can only suppress one target. We'll reduce their numbers first.”
With their course decided, the three accelerated at once.
Maintaining their vigilance, they kicked off the ground and sprinted forward.
Having concluded that Matsubara Yuito wasn't present, their speed increased even further.
They stepped in to launch an attack against the familiars and…
At that very moment-!
““Vlas!””
The screams of the other two overlapped from behind him.
Reacting instinctively, Vlas spun around.
His vision was instantly filled by the appearance of a single man.
Matsubara Yuito.
“Wha-?!”
Before he could even finish speaking, a hand thrust pierced through his abdomen.
Impact.
Agony.
And then, as though delivering a final verdict, a low, emotionless declaration echoed out.
“【Infestation】«Activate».”
“GAAAAAAAHHHH!”
The sensation of a foreign object invading his body.
Something crawled through the gaps between flesh and blood, racing straight toward his head.
The next moment, control of his body was stolen.
My consciousness is still here... but I can't move!?
Matsubara Yuito coldly commanded:
“Take out your《Magic Pouch》.”
No matter how desperately he resisted, he couldn't move even a single finger according to his will.
Against his will, he removed the pouch at his waist and offered it forward.
“I have questions I want to ask you later. For now, stay right there.”
The command was absolute.
Vlas's body froze in place as though nailed to the spot.
At that moment, regret burned through his chest.
Why didn't I equipp《Aïdoneus》from the very beginning?
Like the《Vicar Doll》, he had kept it in reserve as a trump card.
Prioritizing coordination with his allies, he had deliberately refrained from using it.
If things turned against them, he had intended to use his companions as decoys before equipping it.
That had been his plan.
But he hadn't even been given the opportunity to make that decision.
Where did he come from?
Within the 100-meter radius of his【Telescopic Vision】search range, Matsubara Yuito definitely hadn't been there.
Did he teleport over after spotting out assault?
Or did he notice us from the very beginning?
There was no answer.
His body remained completely motionless, leaving him no choice but to stand there.
The hunter had become the hunted.
As he silently savored that reality, he stood frozen in place, utterly captured.
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E/N:
That was friggin' cold asf!!!
Dang, the amount of stupidity in these 3 idiots, I tell you! And the guy was willing to sacrifice his friends as well? Expected nothing more from a prejudiced villain…
Now he'll witness what a Regalia truly is!
Stay tuned!
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