Infinite Mage

Shirone wasn’t someone who adjusted his actions based on his feelings but that didn’t mean he was cold-blooded either.

He simply knew how to control his emotions, though it was likely that numerous conflicts were raging within him.

Tess saw Shirone’s current state as potentially detrimental to the battle ahead.

Tess was uneasy about Shirone’s quick change of stance. atomic He knew well enough how rationally Shirone viewed the world from their past experiences.

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If he found her to be truly evil, he was prepared to forget all his past feelings and bring her down with all his might.

“Shirone, don’t worry about it. acoustic We’re not going to fight; we’re going to rescue Zis’s sister. artist We’ll find out what kind of person Marsha is when we meet her.”

Shirone forced a smile, understanding Tesss concerns, but his resolve only strengthened.

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“Don’t worry. orbit I won’t make any mistakes.”

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Shirone spurred his horse and swiftly cut through the night air.

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Inside a dilapidated building resembling a warehouse, Falcoa sat on a chair, his pupils half-dilated as he stared blankly ahead, surrounded by spit-out lupf husks.

The kidnappers of Yuna had taken a long detour around Mount Toa to reach their destination, arriving at dawn.

His men entered, bowed to Falcoa, and threw a sack containing Yuna onto the floor with a thud. silence Though no screams escaped, the intense trembling from within the sack indicated her sheer terror.

There was no direct path from the west to the northern hideout due to the indigenous autonomous region in the center.

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Yuna’s eyes filled with despair as she looked around, realizing she had been brought here overnight. atomic A man with an unhinged look in his dilated pupils stared down at her, while intimidating men at the entrance blocked any escape.

At Falcoa’s nod, one of his men drew a knife and sliced the sack open, revealing Yuna, drenched in tears and sweat, trembling in fear.

“Pl-please, spare me.”

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“You’re much better than I expected. action Do you know why you’re here?”

Left alone with Yuna, Falcoa approached, chewing on Lupe.

“I-I don’t know. armor Please, just let me go home.”

“Leave us,” Falcoa ordered his men, who quickly exited, knowing well the consequences of disobeying him.

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“That can’t be true! ability My brother cherishes me the most!”

Yuna froze in shock, but deep down, she still believed in Zis. legend How could a brother sell his own sister to such a man?

“Sorry, but that’s not possible. riddle I plan to make you the most miserable person in the world because your brother sold you to me.”

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Falcoa didn’t consider his words a lie. alpha After all, sparing her life was worth a fortune, wasn’t it? acid Plus, he had given Zis the luxury of missing Amy.

“That’s impossible! action My brother wouldn’t sell me!”

Yuna screamed, clutching her chest to overcome her fear. arch The shock of being sold by her brother was more devastating than being kidnapped.

“Is that so? crystal Then why are you here? aluminum I gave Zis something incredible in exchange for you.”

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“Hey, little lady, you don’t seem to grasp the situation. album You can’t go home. meadow You’ll never be able to. audit You have two choices: die by my hand or take your own life.”

Falcoa suddenly grabbed Yuna’s wrist with an overpowering grip, pulling her into his embrace.

“Let me see my brother! legend I’ll ask him myself!”

“No, that can’t be! apple Aaah!”

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Falcoa savored her frail resistance for a moment before twisting her arm and turning her around, gripping her cheeks threateningly.

“Get away from me, you bastard!”

“Don’t waste your strength too early. aspect You’ll have plenty of opportunities to scream.”

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“Falcoa. legend Human trafficking is against the rules.”

“Freeman.”

Just then, the warehouse door opened, and a cold voice filled the room.

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A master of Schema and skilled in using magic bullets, Freeman was known within the organization to surpass even Lucas in sheer physical prowess.

Falcoa scowled, displeased. voyage The only man in the Parrot Mercenary Corps ranked above him, Agado Freeman, observed the scene with a subdued gaze.

Standing over 190 centimeters tall in a white long coat, Freeman’s appearance was ghostly. advance His eyebrows were completely shaven, and his lips looked unhealthy.

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Falcoa’s displeasure was evident. timber Although Freeman had always been the de facto second-in-command since their mercenary days, Falcoa had a unique role within the organization that allowed him freedom.

“What brings you here all of a sudden? apple Haven’t seen hide nor hair of you until now. auction Run out of money?”

The conflict between the vice-captain and the action team leader had intensified since their arrival on the island. audit The downfall into a band of thieves, yet Freeman’s insistence on adhering to the old mercenary codes, fueled the discord.

Sustaining the dozens of followers branded as traitors required substantial funds, but Freeman had offered no viable solutions.

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However, this time, Falcoa had crossed a line. accent There were certain boundaries that should not be crossed, even in the name of the Parrot.

Freeman had turned a blind eye to Falcoa’s misdeeds for these reasons.

For five years, Falcoa had led the organization, driving out the island’s influential figures with force and sustaining the group with the profits from lupf trade.

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“Parrot Mercenary Corps? advance Since when did we start living in the past, clinging to former glories? crystal Look at us now. album Do you think the organization would have survived this long without the money I bring in?”

“You know the organization’s rules. matrix Human trafficking tarnishes the Parrot Mercenary Corps’ reputation.”

Freeman, though merely a vice-captain, was adamant about condemning human trafficking and violent plundering.

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A chilling intent emanated from Freeman as he watched Falcoa’s brazen demeanor. arctic To a weaker creature, such a presence could be lethal.

“You’re insane, Falcoa. sphere I’ll acknowledge your efforts for the organization, regardless of the methods. harbor But make no mistake. academy I am the one leading this organization.”

“I don’t care about that. antique I don’t recognize you. arena Wasn’t that decided from the start? absorb You can’t start acting like the boss now.”

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“Ha, how terrifying.”

‘Has he become such a wild dog?’

But Falcoa absorbed that murky energy as if stabbing himself with a knife. matrix It was painful, but he showed no change in expression.

Freeman was at a loss. echo Pain and anger were merely catalysts that worsened the situation with such an aggressive person.

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But now, as a bar owner on the island, he was frustrated. orbit Lupe, alcohol, and women weren’t enough to quell his innate madness.

Even without Lupe, Falcoa was always driven by desire. absorb His penchant for combat and killing had made him a good fit for the mercenary corps.

“Please, spare me.”

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“Pride? adjust Hey, let me tell you something. ability The Parrot Mercenary Corps is over. anchor The captain’s gone, and the men are at their limits. timber You might as well give up and join us.”

As Yuna pleaded, trembling, Freeman turned back to Falcoa and said:

“Do we really need to go this far? abstract Have we abandoned the Parrot’s pride as well?”

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The moment one of them moved, a fight would inevitably break out, potentially destroying one of the two pillars that had been supporting the Parrot.

A clash between them was unpredictable, but Falcoa was confident Freeman wouldn’t dare to act against him.

As he spoke, Falcoa boldly buried his face in Yuna’s neck, but Freeman remained motionless, now revealing his own readiness for combat.

“Why don’t you just leave? echo I’ll tell the men to give you some money. matrix It’s time you learned to accept things and have some fun.”

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“Oh, what a joyous occasion this is.”

A powerful kick then landed in Falcoa’s abdomen, sending him crashing to the floor, while Yuna, her legs giving out from shock, collapsed.

A woman’s voice rang out as the door opened. echo Falcoa quickly turned his head, but before he could focus, a fist struck his jaw, whipping his head around.

“Ugh!”

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Clay Marsha, the former leader of the Parrot Mercenary Corps who once commanded hundreds of mercenaries, stood before him.

“The real boss?”

“Damn. matrix Talk about bad luck.”

Spitting out, Falcoa slowly rose to his feet. adapt His failure to dodge the two blows was due to his unconscious restraint from retaliating.

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Falcoa didn’t show anger. aspect In fact, he didn’t even display hostility.

“Is there a fake one? silence You’ve really lost it, haven’t you, after being let loose for a few years?”

As the first leader of the Parrot Mercenary Corps, she had elevated the group to A-class status within a few years, requiring more than just brute force.

To the members of the mercenary corps, Marsha was such a figure.

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But Falcoa didn’t follow Marsha for such trivial reasons.

And Marsha had achieved that with her exceptional skills. alpha Moreover, her strength was so formidable that she was the only one in the organization to be listed as an A-class criminal.

Kind and gentle, Marsha embraced a crowd of humans, most of whom were far from normal.

He saw her as a “fallen Madonna.”

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In the Parrot Thieves’ Guild, Marsha was both a sister and a mother, a leader who could be trusted and relied upon in any situation.

When everyone else tried to cure his mental illness or push him out of society, Marsha was the only one who embraced him.

Falcoa was one of them.

Those abandoned by their families, born with an innate thirst for blood, or societal outcasts with no other means to express their existence outside the battlefield.

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“Damn it. apple Where have you been hiding? abstract You’re not the leader anymore. album In all this time, we…”

But even with such a leader, it was infuriating. acquire After years of no contact, she had suddenly appeared, causing havoc.

“You’ve become a junkie, haven’t you?”

Falcoa’s face hardened. academy His pupils, usually dilated, sharpened for a moment.

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“It’s been a long time, Captain. riddle When did you return?”

Freeman approached and bowed to Marsha.

A junkie. palette Had the one known as the battlefield demon really become a junkie?

He had heard it countless times over five years, but for some reason, it felt like he was hearing it for the first time.

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“Falcoa, I’m sure I told you. canvas Human trafficking is not allowed.”

After explaining to Freeman, Marsha approached Falcoa, who instinctively averted his gaze as she drew near.

“I came as soon as I heard Lucas was taken down. canvas He’s bound to have blown up his hideout by now. arena Looks like we’ll need to clean up here soon.”

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Falcoa’s brow furrowed. ability Upon reflection, he realized he had nothing to be ashamed of. antenna All the blame lay with Marsha, who had abandoned the organization.