I Became the Guild Leader in Exile

57 – 11# Amazoness (2)

Amazoness had sent a notice explaining the legitimacy of the duel.

The members of your guild had invaded our territory, and if you want to take it back, come to the duel. The notice also mentioned that they wouldn’t harm the hostages.

So, I thought any reasonable guild leader would accept the proposal. And the second reason I didn’t expect an ambush was because of their power.

The current Amazoness was a tribe that wielded immense influence, rivaled only by Hades in the south. Even Hades respected them.

So.

Unless you’re a suicidal person.

You wouldn’t dare to attack Amazoness openly.

That’s not arrogance, but confidence. However, what they didn’t realize was that there was a foolish person who would jump into hell for the sake of their family.

And there was a realistic problem too.

Gideon and Amazoness were quite far apart. It would take at least a day to arrive even if they sent a letter. Moreover, they had prepared a perfect teleportation countermeasure.

But the attacker launched a surprise attack on the same day they sent the letter. Thanks to that, Amazoness initially thought it was a different attacker, not the Iron Shield.

However, their confusion was short-lived. The Amazoness warriors were all skilled fighters. Although they were caught off guard by the sudden attack, they soon picked up their weapons.

Whoever the opponent was.

Daring to invade our territory openly.

We had to risk our lives to punish them.

That was Amazoness’ creed and way of fighting. Whether it was the demon king or other warriors, they would stake everything to fight with all their might and claim what was theirs. They had always done so.

But.

What the hell.

This guy is.

Compared to the hundreds of Amazoness warriors, the attacker’s number was just one. It was a ridiculously small number. Yet, the warriors were being overwhelmed.

The brave warriors who had hunted countless demon kings and foreign warriors until now were being completely dominated by a single man. They couldn’t do anything.

“I’ll ask you just once.”

Even opening his mouth felt like a thunderclap. There was nothing they could do against the storm, even if they were the bravest warriors.

“Where is my family?”

“What are they doing?”

“Bathiana?!”

“You’re scared of just one intruder? The name Amazoness will be ridiculed.”

A warrior with copper-colored skin and a white, ornate tattoo on her face stepped forward. Her robust muscles and considerable physique embodied her confidence.

“I am Bathiana, the strong wing of Amazoness. What’s your name?”

“I’m Isaac Silverter.”

“Is that so, you’ve mastered the Iron Shield?”

Batiana’s expressionless face suddenly ignited with a fierce battle spirit. Batiana, the strong and powerful warrior from Amazon, was known for her exceptional martial arts skills.

In reality, she had been unhappy since the queen formed an alliance with the Iron Shield. With her strength alone, she could have taken down someone like Hades.

Batiana took a stance, spreading her legs wide and thrusting her fists forward, resembling a hunting tiger. She let out a loud roar.

“Isaac Silverteir, prove your worth!!”

At the same time, Batiana charged towards Isaac with a powerful dash. She didn’t care about the rumors spreading like wildfire. What she believed in was the power she saw before her eyes.

However, before Batiana’s fist could reach Isaac, she was struck by an unseen force from below. The sound was like a boulder shattering.

Batiana’s unconscious body spun in mid-air like a wheel before crashing to the ground. The Amazon warriors, who witnessed everything, were left speechless.

Who was Batiana?

Her violent temper was well-known, but if you looked only at her martial arts skills, she was one of the top-ranked warriors among the Amazonians. Yet, she was defeated in a single blow?

Of course, the Amazon warriors wouldn’t turn tail just because their opponent was strong. But this was different. It wasn’t just a matter of strength or weakness. It was something more.

Yes, just like a volcanic eruption or a massive wave. Anyone would know that fighting against such forces was futile. Isaac was one of those forces.

Disaster.

No matter how brave a warrior you were, if a massive whirlpool or wave was approaching, you couldn’t help but feel fear. That was the current situation.

However.

No matter how formidable the enemy was, the Amazon warriors would still draw their swords. That was their bravery. They gripped their weapons tightly.

And then.

The warriors and the disaster clashed.

* * *

The Amazon warriors were undoubtedly veterans.

Anyone would feel fear facing a disaster, but only true warriors could draw their swords against it. Their mental strength was remarkable.

However, that mental strength couldn’t bridge the gap between them and Isaac. The Amazon warriors charged bravely but were all defeated by Isaac. Isaac let out a sigh.

He had spared their lives, which was the only mercy he could show them. It was fortunate that the Amazon warriors didn’t harm them.

If it weren’t for that…

The Amazon tribe might have been erased from the map.

If someone who didn’t know the situation heard about it, they would probably laugh.

The Amazon tribe was already a powerful force in the south, rivaling Hades. Would they be wiped out overnight? It would be like a ridiculous fairy tale.

But looking at the current state of the Amazon tribe, no one could deny it. The powerful Amazon warriors lay unconscious, their bodies strewn about.

“Is this the power of the Iron Shield the queen spoke of?”

Isaac turned his head towards the voice. A girl sat on top of a tower made of stacked wood, watching him. Isaac furrowed his brow.

“Who are you?”

“I am the queen’s messenger. The queen has a message for you.”

“It’s not worth listening to.”

“Your family is with the queen, and yet you say that?”

“…….”

The girl’s voice, though not loud, was enough to stop him. Her eyes, hidden behind a mask, burned with intensity.

“Tell me.”

“The queen is personally protecting your family.”

“So what?”

“Come up and talk to her. Then she’ll guarantee your family’s safety.”

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“……Guide me.”

The girl silently raised her finger, pointing to the direction ahead. In that direction, a staircase made of mud and bricks came into view. It was a beautiful and tidy staircase.

Isaac walked forward, seemingly uninterested. The girl turned her gaze to the devastated Amazons and the city walls, wondering if this was the power of that man.

It was an unreasonable power, one that ignored dialogue and relied on brute force. But who could dare to question its legitimacy?

The appearance of the demonic beasts marked the beginning of a turbulent era.

The strong prey on the weak.

Only the strong survive.

In this era, the weak are guilty. And we were weaker than that man. So, we could only accept this outcome. That’s the truth of this era. The girl’s figure soon disappeared.

Meanwhile, Isaac continued to climb the staircase without rest, eventually reaching the top. It was a beautiful palace made of numerous trees.

The palace was a masterpiece, but Isaac didn’t show the slightest interest. Right now, there was only one thing on his mind.

“A more brutal man than I thought.”

“…….”

“But that’s why I like him more.”

Unlike other warriors, the queen had pale and delicate skin, making her stand out easily. Her shiny black hair and eyes sparkled.

Her golden accessories, which only covered her waist, chest, and private areas, made it hard to distinguish whether she was a queen or a courtesan. Isaac spoke up.

“Where is my family?”

“I’ll keep my promise.”

The queen gestured, and her guards, who had been protecting her, entered the palace. Shortly after, they dragged out two men, bound by ropes.

They were none other than Rase and Philles. Unfortunately, they had escaped from prison only to encounter the queen and were defeated in a direct confrontation, resulting in their capture.

The reason Isaac could endure this situation was that they were unharmed. At the same time, he realized that the queen had subdued them without inflicting any injuries.

“What do you want?”

“My seed.”

There was no need for unnecessary small talk. The queen knew this, so she gave a direct and straightforward answer. However, Isaac didn’t hesitate.

“I refuse.”

“I expected as much.”

“Then what will happen?”

“You’re the hero of Gideon, right? Then we’ll do it the Gideon way.”

The strong prey on the weak.

Only the victors are justified.