I Reject Quests

Rewen had a calm expression on his face. Nearing the dagger closer to Banci's neck, he smiled towards Boss. "Then why aren't you taking a step?"

Asen's expression changed. He looked at the Boss who had the same emotionless face. 'That's right. If Boss acted accordingly to what he himself said, he wouldn't be standing there. Something's wrong.'

The Boss' eyebrows twitched. The next second, he rushed towards Rewen with a terrifying speed.

Rewen stayed calm under the pressure of an incoming assault. "Look close and remember. Your Brother never hated you." He whispered into Banci's ears.

"Bastard!!" The Boss grabbed Banci. 'Got him. I should step back for now. I'll deal with la-'

A giant sword pierced two bodies. The sword went through Banci's abdomen to the Boss' heart.

Silence.

The birds that were making noise turned silent.

Dark clouds covered the sky.

The rustling of leaves stopped.

Everything went quiet. 

Both the Boss and Banci died within seconds. Currently, their corpses were hanging by the giant sword.

Asen's mouth was left open. "HAHAHAHA! This is the fate of a cannibal! THIS IS THE ULTIMATE FATE OF A CANNIBAL!!" He turned hysteric before losing his consciousness.

Muniba fell on his knees with his eyes blank. "W-why… did… this… happen…? How…" He failed to comprehend the situation quickly. Seconds later, he got up and looked towards Rewen with red eyes. "I will not rest until I kill you!!"

Muniba prepared to dash forward with the will to avenge his dead squad mates. 

*Swish*

However, before he could take two steps, a dagger penetrated his skill and soon lost his consciousness falling flat backwards.

"It's easiest to strike when your opponent is not right in his mind." Rewen didn't bother taking out the giant sword that was in two bodies and fell down on the ground on his face.

*Drip*

*Drip*

It started pouring. 

He felt tired.

'Despite rejecting the quest, I already killed three people.'

'What the fuck am I even doing?' He questioned his own subconscious.

'Ah yes, I remember. Saving my own ass.'

'If the ones I killed also killed others to save their own asses, how am I different from them?'

'I… had to do it.'

'They also had to do it.'

'They killed countless.'

'I can also kill countless to save my own life.'

'Was I always this selfish?'

'Yes.'

'Is it normal?'

'I need to find it out for myself. I'm also you. So there's no point in hating oneself.'

Rewen bitterly smiled. 'I am crazy.'

[Where's yours self-righteousness now? Why can't I see it? Do you regret rejecting your quest?]

'I don't regret rejecting the quest. I did what I needed to do. If I accepted your quest, I would feel bitter after I killed the four but now, I'm glad that I killed out of necessity and not out of advantage.'

[You sure are a stubborn one. Right now, the entire city's life is dependent on you and you just gave your ultimate skill away just to not kill four humans, no, four cannibals at that only to kill three of them ultimately. What do you have to say for yourself?]

'The next time you give another quest to kill people, I'll reject it again.'

[I can't. I can't reason with you. Okay, tell me why you didn't use 'Freestyle Knights Combat' technique in the fight. If I recall correctly, you still have it right? Then why did you endanger yourself?]

'Because if I can't defeat the entire squad with my own prowess without using [Freestyle Knights Combat], how can I expect my mental condition to be stable when I fight with men stronger than them?'

[I understand. I really do understand your logic. But answer me this. Was it worth going against your 'principles'? You know, I'm a pussy I can't kill but then you really killed. I mean, if you used your skill, you could have defeated the four of them in seconds and not go against your principles.]

'It was necessary.'

Rewen got up. His uniform was dirty. There were stains of blood in his coat, shirt and pants. He looked at the sky. "It's pouring hard."

His gaze turned to the two bodies connected by a single sword. He remembered the words whispered by Banci - 'Brother, please don't hate me.' 

"Both of them were people with stories. Not only them. The guy I killed with a dagger didn't look much of a cannibal with his baby face and expressions. Even Asen's story will soon come to an end." Rewen chuckled with various emotions.

"I must say though. I didn't like it. I should go now…"

***

Two bodies laid in front of the 'En' of Jon's legs. "One of them is dead." 

"Yes. Take the other." 

"What are you going to do with the other?"

"I'll bury him."

"That's honorable but don't forget the condition."

"I get it. By the way, how exactly did you come in contact with the cannibals?"

"I suppose there's no harm in telling you. The cannibals' target was never our Jon Tribe. They came here to ask the locations of other tribes. It shocked me to no end and I still think about why would the cannibals be so kind as to spare us?"

"There's someone protecting your tribe."

"One of the possible explanations."

***

Area 51. Entrance.

"Miss, are you still waiting? Do you need me to check him out?" One of the guards' eyes turned to the young woman who was standing near the gate. "Please come to the guest room. It's not good for your health."

Svety's uniform was wet. She had been standing in the rain for about fifteen minutes yet her eyes were fixed towards the gate. 

Finally, she saw a figure approaching.

"Rewen!" She cried out. She was so ecstatic that she forgot to notice the figure above his shoulder.

The guards were alarmed seeing two figures covered in blood. "Hold on! Who is that man on your shoulder?" 

Hearing that, Svety also noticed. "Who is he?" She ran to him.

Rewen dropped the body and sighed. "He's a cannibal."

***

An hour later.

"Can you give me a brief summary of what had happened in the Area?" The cop observed the red-haired young man's expression. It was the same cop who came during his fight with Ruby and later on, arrived when he was kidnapped. He was a hard-working and honest cop.

"I had some business with the Jon Tribe. On my way out, I found him. He hunted for me but I won. Acting in self-defense, I killed him. Later on, when I consulted the 'En' of Jon Tribe, I realized that his man was a cannibal." Rewen answered with a straight face.

Beside him, Svety was sweating with nervousness.

The cop wrote something on my short notebook. "Alright, that's it. You may go now."

Rewen and Svety looked at each other and heaved a sigh of relief.

"If he doesn't have any relatives, can I bury him?" Rewen suddenly asked.

"Hm? You want to bury him? I don't mind. Come to this hospital." The cop took out a card and handed it over to Rewen.

With that, they exited the guest room and went into Svety's car. "Why did the cop let us leave so quickly?" Svety was very confused about this. It has to be known that even if it's self-defense, one can't easily act like nothing happened and has to go through several court proceedings. But in Rewen's case, it's so simple.

"What happens inside, stays inside." Rewen said with a clever smile, then remembered a certain matter. "Can you kiss me three times?"

"Why? I mean, you and I are… as far as I remember… not together." Svety was somewhat angry about this. 'Did he think he is some sort of Boss who can order me around?'

"Look, Svety. I know you still like me. I might not reciprocate your feelings but I'm giving you the chance to take advantage of me."

"You are a sicko!" Svety couldn't believe what he was saying. 'How can I fall for such a man?' She was strongly disgusted by his words.

"Yeah, I'm a sicko for wagging my tail for you for the last three years. You still think you have the audacity to say that I'm a sicko after literally r*ping me?"

"I didn't r*pe you."

"I had interference and my mental condition was worse. You took advantage of that and r*ped me. Phrase it however you like but that's the truth." Rewen didn't know why but he was pointlessly irritated and angry over her.

"I… I thought we were over this." Svety started reflecting on what she did. Although she was still mad, that little emotion was overpowered by guilt. 

"We are. Now, if you would. Kiss me three times. I know it sounds ridiculous but the scope and range of my powers increases if you kiss." Rewen wasn't even lying. 

"Are you serious?" Svety appeared shocked.

Rewen didn't expect her to believe him. "Yeah, why would I lie? Do I look that thirsty to you?"