I Have No Intention Of Training The Male Leads - Chapter 10 Part 3

10. Hidden Events (3)

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A jumble of curses and shouts came from all directions. Thinking that the other two people would also skillfully handle it, Eve swiftly sliced the throat of a man approaching from the side, surveying her surroundings. Sure enough, amidst the melee, there was one person who did not join the fray but instead retreated backwards. Instinctively sensing that he occupied a commanding position, Eve rushed forward as if propelled by a gust of wind.

The man, with a somewhat incredulous expression, turned his back to evade the investigator who swiftly approached, piercing and slashing through those obstructing her, resembling a monster depicted in a fairy tale.

“Where…!”

Eve blocked the fish knife¹?? – can also be called fish knife. It is a wide and fat knife with a thick and heavy blade, commonly used for trimming fish or meat. It has a sturdy and robust design like a Chinese cleaver, allowing for precise and delicate work, making it still useful in places like fish markets. thrust coming from the side and simultaneously twisted her blade, sliding it to the side. She swiftly pulled out the dagger she had received from Castel at her waist and threw it with precision. It appeared that the tip of the thrown dagger pierced the flesh beneath the man’s collarbone. As Eve witnessed the man’s posture crumbling, the corners of her mouth twisted into a cruel smirk.

“These fuckers, get lost! You trash mobs!”

Eve fiercely stabbed the sword into the stomach of the werebeast in front of her and shouted in irritably. After forcefully thrusting the longsword into the stomach of the snake-headed man who blocked her path, Eve twisted it with all her might and then kicked the man’s body, swiftly withdrawing the sword in a rough motion. A subtle hesitation started to show among the werebeasts encircling Eve, as they gradually faltered in the face of her merciless and arid grasp, devoid of even a trace of sympathy.

Taking advantage of the opening, Eve leapt and easily broke through the crowd surrounding her, escaping in one swift motion. Then, maintaining her running speed, she directly kicked the werebeast, who was barely able to stand up with the dagger still piercing through his body.

Thud!

“Kkuheuk…!”

“Where do you think you’re going? Know that you haven’t caught me properly today, you two-legged reptile bastard.”

The bulky man could not withstand Eve’s kick and ended up rolling on the ground. Castel and Sergeant Glen, realizing that Eve had taken down the leader, swiftly leapt into action, flying through the air, and as they approached her, they skillfully cut the serpentines closing in on her down and kept them in check. After furtively checking their backs with a side glance, Eve turned her gaze again and smiled brightly.

“With enough beatings, you’ll eventually end up saying something.”

With those words, the beatings began.

Castel, ignoring the ghastly sounds, swiftly beheaded a werebeast charging at him with his sword enveloped in an aura. Sergeant Glen, who would occasionally steal quick glances at Eve torturing the man in a way that was not conventional, discreetly asked Castel, who was guarding the front by his side, a question.

“I was wondering why you brought a fresh recruit that I’ve never seen during my duty… Is she a knight trained specifically for this kind of work? Who on earth taught her? Sir Hennes? Sir Martin?”

“… Pay it no mind, Sir Glen.”

“What do you mean ‘Sir’? It has already been a while since I left the Knights’ Order.”

Taking advantage of the opportunity when Sergeant Glen added a cheeky remark, Castel swiftly parried the sword thrusting at him from the side, and distanced himself a little from him. Avoiding difficult questions was the wisest course of action.

Meanwhile, the serpentine, who shamelessly feigned ignorance with a brazen face, began to crumble and lose his nonchalant expression as Eve’s fist started relentlessly striking his face. Eventually, his facade shattered, and with several broken teeth flying out of his mouth, he reluctantly began to stutteringly answer her questions with a fear-stricken face.

“Ugh, Ba… back arey… t-three hours…”

“The back alley? Isn’t that an old, blocked-off path? If I catch you lying, you’ll lose your wrist.”

“I, I, shecretly, cough, inshtructed…”

Though his pronunciation was disjointed and difficult to understand, it was still comprehensible. Eve pressed him further, speaking sharply. She tightly gripped the man’s collar and vigorously shook him as she asked again.

“What’s the destination?”

“Heu, Hueer-Hueermann…”

Hafenstadt²A city with a port; a port city Fermann was the fastest route to the sea. If they were heading towards Fermann, it was clear that they would have to take a detour through the back route, avoiding the eyes of the horseback patrol blocking the road below, and then turn west once they were sure they had lost their pursuers. After slapping the man’s cheeks a couple more times to inquire about the truth, and receiving repeated assurances from him, who was on the verge of losing consciousness, that he was not lying, Eve finally let go of his collar.

There were likely men monitoring the area. If they had escaped their eyes, it was highly possible that they had used concealment or camouflage magic, similar to what was cast in the carriage and barn. Having quickly concluded her thoughts, Eve dropped the man she had been holding onto the ground and shouted.

“The destination is Fermann! They escaped through the back alley three hours ago! I will pursue them immediately!”

Eve, after beating the werebeast, swiftly pulled out the longsword she had inserted into the scabbard and dashed out like lightning. Her swordplay was simple and restrained, as she only intended to restrain rather than kill, but the sound of the wind being cut by her sword was not to be taken lightly.

Furthermore, due to the previous clash, the number of those blocking her path had significantly decreased. Eve easily made her way through, puncturing a man’s neck with the blade of her longsword as he stood blocking the barn’s door, and then proceeded to break the lock and forcefully push open the closed door. She could faintly hear Castel’s voice from behind, but it was not a situation where she could leisurely and kindly explain. The distance between them had already become too wide.

A cool night breeze brushed against Eve’s cheek that was flushed due to her vigorous movements. Eve slid her sword back into its scabbard and ran to the spot where she had hidden her horse on her way here. The tall black steed rolled its jet-black eyes and obediently presented its back to Eve as she hurriedly approached.

“We need to go quickly. I’m counting on you.”

Without delay, Eve swiftly climbed onto the saddle and gently patted and caressed the area around the horse’s neck. As she held the reins, giving the horse a signal, it began to run without hesitation. Just as Eve’s heightened senses detected a presence approaching from nearby, the horse swiftly passed by, evading any obstacles in its path.

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A sense of unease crept up in one corner of her mind, suggesting that she might not be able to catch up. However, Eve clenched her teeth and pressed on. Despite having only a short period of time learning horseback riding, she had developed impressive skills. But pushing the horse beyond its capabilities was still challenging, even for Eve.

Fortunately, they were riding through a relatively obstacle-free plain near the pasture, and Eve’s keen night vision, combined with the horse’s trust and obedience, allowed them to pick up speed even in the darkness. However, racing at full speed relying solely on moonlight was nothing short of suicidal. She had already narrowly avoided being thrown off the horse three times due to misjudgements.

Even while swiftly riding along the path, it was not easy to spot the faint traces of carriage wheels on the ground. Eventually, Eve started contemplating what to do once the horse grew tired. If she continued at this pace, it wouldn’t be long before the horse exhausted itself. Of course, it goes without saying that Eve’s own stamina was also depleting.

Just as she was considering whether to slow down and rest the horse, she heard an unfamiliar sound not far away. Amidst the rhythm of the horse’s hooves striking the ground, she could distinguish the sharp metallic sound of iron clashing against iron, and the muffled, yet booming voices of men.

“Just a little more, hang in there!”

Eve encouraged the black horse as if she were talking to herself with her gritted teeth. Sure enough, not long after, she noticed two large cargo wagons and a small two-seater carriage not far away, only a few meters ahead. As Eve slowed down the horse’s pace and approached closer, she witnessed a peculiar sight. It seemed that the werebeasts were under attack. Upon closer inspection, she noticed several fallen bodies on the ground.

At first, she thought they might be the horseback patrol monitoring the nearby farmland, but the attackers were not wearing uniforms. It was only when she got close enough to recognize their faces that Eve could confirm the identity of the person slaughtering the werebeasts.

‘William? Why is he appearing here?’

Confusion and bewilderment colored her face, but she knew she had more pressing matters to attend to. Eve mustered strength in her abdomen and let out a fierce shout as soon as she reached the scene of the fight.

“You bastards! You’re all dead!”

Eve, successfully capturing everyone’s attention in an instant, leapt forward and landed forcefully on the ground, kicking her horse out of the place. At first glance, it appeared that there were about two more men assisting William’s side. On the other hand, not counting those incapacitated, there were still about twenty or so werebeasts blocking the path and surrounding the carriage.

“What the? That Archduke bastard fights better than I thought. The other two also look like knights, and they’re not falling behind at all. I knew he used guns, but were his physical abilities always this good…?”

Ironically, Eve herself wasn’t in perfect condition, as she had been continuously moving and riding without rest. With the intention of finishing quickly, she swiftly unsheathed her longsword and immediately lunged at the nearest man, slashing his throat.

The men who had been confronting the werebeasts, upon seeing Eve join the battle, seemed slightly surprised as they caught a glimpse of her swinging the sword before quickly returning their attention to their own fights.

The quality of the men guarding the carriage, despite their large numbers, was actually worse than those in the barn, as if they hadn’t considered a surprise attack. Perhaps those skilled in combat had already been beaten to the ground.

Eve quickly assessed the situation around her, and kicked the werebeast violently in the stomach, roughly pulling out the longsword that had been embedded in his gut. At the same time, from her right, an ax blade descended, aiming directly for her head.

With an indisposed expression, Eve swung her longsword, deflecting the ax from below.It was difficult to parry a blow from above without a great deal of strength. In a moment of surprise, a swift dagger found its mark into one of a werebeast’s eyes.

“Arrgh!”

“Oh, sorry. I’ll send you off in one strike.”

With a face that showed little remorse, Eve’s blade sliced through the writhing man’s neck in one swift motion. Blood, with a less pronounced scent characteristic of a serpentine, spurted out of the flesh. Eve felt a trickle of blood run down her cheek, but she had no time to leisurely wipe her face. She could vividly feel her thighs getting heavier by the second.

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  ?? – can also be called fish knife. It is a wide and fat knife with a thick and heavy blade, commonly used for trimming fish or meat. It has a sturdy and robust design like a Chinese cleaver, allowing for precise and delicate work, making it still useful in places like fish markets.
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  A city with a port; a port city