The Spearmaster and the Black Cat Chapter 282

Chapter 282 Remains of the Moon and Bloody Long Ears

The long Heim River, extending all over the continent, also flowed through parts of South Mahaheim. A part of that river, the section from theDemonic Steel City HolkerbaumtoLabyrinth City Pelneet, was referred to as the Golden Route, constantly frequented by droves of ships following various purposes, be their owners countries or companies.

Right now, amongst many merchant ships, was the ship belonging toRemains of the Moon, Black Cat, anchored in a part of the port inFortress City Hekatrail, which was crammed with many different ships and boats.

As the sea birds circled in the skies, crowing, a beautiful woman with smooth, long legs emerged from Black Cats stern deck, and started to give instructions to the sailors bustling about on top of the ship.

Following her orders to the tee, the sailors opened up a part of the ships side, and lowered a gangway to the wharf. Next, many of the Black Cats sailors hurried down the gangway, carrying a part of the ships cargo.

On the other hand, members ofRemains of the Moonwho had waited on the wharf, started to swiftly carry new cargo atop the ship.

The name of the woman commanding the sailors was Mel Socytus. She was the vice-guildmaster ofRemains of the Moon, and the person in charge of the Black Cat. She had been given full authority overRemains of the Moonby Shuuya Kagari, the guildmaster and suzerain of the Lucival family. In short, she was the true leader of the guild.

Alongside Mel, one of the highest leaders of the same guild, the urbanlong earelfBenett, disembarked the ship. Next to her was Yui, one of the Lucival familys {Head Servant Leaders} and current bodyguard of Mel.

The three women left the thriving harbor, and walked throughNew Townwhich was extending outside Hekatrails walls.

We wont sell the goods we procured from that shady trader in Holker here, right?

The stuff we got in Holker are mainly ancient bones for Veronica.

You see the horned puppet soldiers clumsily walkin next to us right now? The bones are needed for these guys. Benett sent a look at the puppets walking left and right of Yui and Mel while answering Yuis question.

About those, I can actually create such puppets as well, but I dont have any interest in them.

Aint that amazin? I only use daggers as second weapons, so Im quite thankful about havin these puppets serve as vanguards.

Theyre good enough that Id like to request you to make them as well, if you can, Yui-san. Itll avoid us wasting precious personnel. This is a matter of high importance to us, you know?

Sorry, Ive been living the way of the katana, and I dont want to rely on anyone but Shuuya and my friends. But, I wouldnt mind making some, if it resulted in improving my katana skills.

Now that you mention it, your swordplay when punishing the hoodlums a little while ago was really beautiful. Sorry about wasting your time with such a silly question. Mel yielded with a sigh.

Mel, who could be described as the actual guildmaster ofRemains of the Moon, had many worries. One was the lack of capable personnel.If you see this text, youre reading this chapter on an aggregator site, a site that stole this translation without permission.
The leaders ofRemains of the Moonwere strong, but there was a limit to the places they could actually control in person. On top of their turf being big, with the Port District, Pleasure Quarter, and Gambling District, if you limited it to Pelneet alone, their territory was flooded with offices of small dark guilds, resulting in fights constantly breaking out.

Even the soldiers of the big guildRemains of the Moonoften got dragged into these fights, dying in the process.

Considering this aspect, Mel regarded the horned puppet soldiers highly since they were very efficient, despite their high material costs.

Mel, if we become Vero-chis bloodkin, well also turn into the same Lucival race as guildmaster, just like Yui and the other bloodkin, aight?

True. You want to say that we might become able to create puppets as well, dont you?

Yeah, you got it! Benett thrust out her face as if to emphasize her square chin.

I talked it over with Veronica, but she didnt know whether itd be possible. She said that we might need to grow as Lucival first.If you like this series, and wish to continue reading it for free, at least consider reading this story on the translators site over at Infinite Novel Translation.
Benetts elven ears twitched, and after nodding in agreement with Mels remark, a sharp glint crept into her eyes, Well, whatever. Even if we could, itd totally blow our budget. By the way, I think you two have noticed already, but weve got secret admirers followin us. You think they belong to Bloody Long Ears, as expected?

Were in theSlumsright next to New Town, so its also possible that its not Bloody Long Ears, but lil pirate delinquents.

If they pick a fight with us, Ill deal with them.

Unlike the pirates aiming to board our ship, its unnecessary to start anything from our side as long as they stick to only following us. Our office is right there as well. Mel pointed at their brand new office down the street.

Very well. Im your bodyguard this time, so I will obey your instructions.

Mel, were already in Hekatrail. Besides, this way of stalkinits very likely a dark guild or thieves guild specialized in this field.

If you say theyre up to such a level, it must be so, Benett. But, right now weve got to worry about bringing in our luggage first. Afterwards we will stock up on Zeetas refined gold materials, and head to the meeting place with the Saramiss Companyif it looks like theyre tracking us during all of this, toowe will ask them what they want from us, regardless whether theyre fromBloody Long Earsor some random hoodlums.

Got it. Ill get my bow ready.

Sheesh, you guys sure are short-temperedisnt that like youve already decided to fight them?

Mels party safely wrapped up the meeting and trades, but the presences following them only increased in number.

Well draw them out.

Sure.

Benett, who had been walking in front, deliberately lowered her pace while nocking an arrow on her bow. Mel grew small, black wings from her feet. The splendid kicking techniques she used had become very diverse. Shuuya would probably get excited if he could have a look at them.

Understanding her position as bodyguard, Yui remained at the end of the line. While she kept her silence as she walked on, her obsidian-like eyes went through a transformation. Her usually black eyes turned into fairy-tale-like eyes full of light beams with silver snow fluttering within. Eventually the transformation finished, turning the pair of her eyes silver.

Correct, she had activated {Beycalas Eyes}, a blessing she had received from the Spirit Worlds God of Death Beycala.

Benett activated {Hide}, causing her to disappear just as she turned at a corner, jumped atop a roof, and concealed herself there.

Mel and Yui slowly walked through the alley located beyond the corner, and soon stopped. They turned around, waiting for the people who had been shadowing them.

Soon their pursuers showed up at the street corner. They were long ears. The one in front was a small elf with short hair combining streaks of silver and green. A peculiar mana was released from the deep green eyeliner around her eyes. The tattoo of a white whale being skewered on the elfs cheek was the emblem of the Second Sub-Lieutenant of the the former Great Befaritz Empires special forcesWhite Whale.

The small elf approached Yui and Mel while followed by other elves.

Hello. My name is Clydossus. Ive come to extend greetings fromBloody Long Ears of the White Whale.

Ah, as expected, youre withBloody Long Ears. Benett yelled down from atop the roof, ready to fire her arrow at any time.

So, what kind of business do you have with us? Mel asked Clydossus while turning her eyes to her trigger-happy guild member, Benett, signaling her with a look to hold back on attacking.

Mel took several steps forward, with the black wings at her ankles clad in a peculiar aura, making it look as they were soaked in shadows.

Did you maybe come here to crushRemains of the Moonalongside its office? She deliberately kept talking to Clydossus to draw attention.

After looking at Mels legs, Clydossus answered, No, not at all. Guildmaster ordered us to not make any moves on you.

Is that so? Then, whats your business with us?

Its simple. A harsh winter is around the cornertheres still some days left, but the Underground Auction, an important event for many people, is going to take place in Pelneet, your stronghold. We plan to make our appearance there. And, I wanted to personally meet your guildmaster, the famed spearmaster, over there. Unfortunately, it looks like I didnt have any luckthis time, though Clydossus explained while looking at Mel, Benett, and Yui in turns after flashing a meaningful smile.

With guildmaster

I wonder, what do you plan to talk about with Shuuya? Yui asked with a chilly expression.

A silver mist wafted out of her eyes.

Clydossus men behind her felt Yuis bloodlust, reacting by placing their hands on their weapons. However, Clydossus lifted a hand at the elves who were about to draw, and signaled with her fingers, using Befaritz army code for Stay put.

After making sure that her men had fixed their attitude, Oh my, excuse me. You were the spearmasters woman? On the orders of our guildmasterno, I better dont say it. Anyway, weve watched your new office here for a long time, and we didnt meddle with its business. I wonder whether you could pass this message on to him. Clydossus turned to Mel, putting on a fake smile, the best one she could actually muster.

I seebut to me it sounds like a threat that you could crush our office at any time, if you feel like it.

Not Yui, who clad herself in a menacing aura, but a smiling Mel replied to Clydossus, disregarding the elfs odd expression.

No, no, thatd be unthinkable.Bloody Long Earsis currently very busy. Were in no position to go out of our way to make enemies unnecessarily.

Mel, if were going to fight, give me the order. My womanly intuition tells me that itd be better to kill that chick right away.

Yui had sensed the skills of a murderer behind Clydossus beauty. This time she was here as Mels bodyguard, but her comment just now stemmed from the possibility that they might become enemies soon, and that Shuuya might take a liking to Clydossus face and figure.

Yui, right now is no good.

As you wish. In response to Mel, Yuis face revealed acceptance, erasing the bloodlust from her eyes.

I hear Mr. Spearmaster has many women. I might have a chance as well then.

Clydossus-san, I think youd be better advised to not provoke Yui-san too much. Right now shes holding back because of her duty as my bodyguard, but I wont be able to suppress her if she snaps.

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Bowing once at Mel, Clydossus looked at Yui after lifting her head, and said, Yes, it sure seems so. Those eyes of yours, Yui-san, are you possibly Zamalias

Any further talk is unnecessary, Clydossus-san. Youve met us, so lets bring this to a close.

Very well. Then, please excuse us at this point, ladies ofRemains of the Moon.

The group ofBloody Long Earstook their leave gallantly. Benett had been silently watching from the roofs top, but she had felt a cold shiver.

Its because she had noticed in the middle of the conversation, which had unfolded in the alley, that elves ofBloody Long Ears, besides the group around Clydossus, had lurked in perfect positions to launch a surprise attack on her from the sides and behind.

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