Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 157 The Days I Was Slayed by Heroes (Part 1)

Agreed pointed at Brecel and said, "That's right, you really need to be punished properly. Here's what we'll do: you, Lester, and Casa are suspended from your posts for a year. After a year, you'll be reinstated. I'll use this as your punishment."

The three of them were shocked. This wasn't a punishment at all; it was a year's vacation!

The three of them immediately thanked Agreed profusely and reported the situation of their territory to him. Then, they took their annual leave and left the castle. Leicester and Brecel exchanged a smile; it had been a long time since they had enjoyed some time alone together.

As for Kasa, he didn't know what to do, so he tentatively decided to go back to his home to practice martial arts.

Therefore, all the affairs of the territory fell on Agred's shoulders. In the days that followed, Agred dealt with government affairs during the day and had a great time playing with Hea at night. Just when Agred thought that he would spend the next year in this way, a group of unexpected visitors disrupted Agred's peaceful life.

Just as Agreed finished packing up his papers and was about to go with Hea, Lingzi suddenly issued a warning to him. Lingzi's message reported: "The Light Empire has begun to use the Hero Summoning Spell bestowed upon them by Baldr to summon heroes from another world. It is said that a team of thirty people will travel to the swamp tomorrow to assassinate you."

Argreed was instantly shocked. They came to assassinate me? They still haven't been subdued by the great battle on the Orc Plains, have they? If Argreed hadn't been wary of Baldr's power, the Light Empire would have been crushed long ago. Good heavens, you even personally summoned strangers to their deaths. I'm speechless.

However, Agreed thought again that this might also be a good opportunity to learn about the cultures and wisdom of other worlds. So Agreed specially opened a back door for those 'heroes', allowing them to travel directly from the swamp road to his castle. Agreed even specially set up a banquet here, hoping to have a good exchange with these heroes from other worlds.

A few days later

Amidst the adoring gazes of the people, the heroes crossed the border and headed towards the Western Swamp. They encountered virtually no significant challenges along the way and arrived directly at the edge of the Western Swamp. Looking at the wide, specially paved road before them, the leader of the heroes cautiously said, "We haven't even seen any undead along the way. This isn't like the Shadow King's style. This obvious road is clearly a trap. Let's take another route. After all, in terms of sheer strength, we're no match for the undead army. Let's go that way and go around the swamp."

Everyone immediately agreed to the plan and headed towards the swamp. Agreed watched this scene through the real-time video transmitted by the spirit particle and unconsciously warned, "Don't go there, that's a cesspool!" But the spirit particle didn't transmit his voice, so the heroes still walked into the swamp on their own.

Upon seeing this, Agred immediately turned his head away in disgust and said, "Ugh, I'm speechless. Do you have some kind of special fetish? Can't you smell it? Speechless. Do you think I'd use these little tricks to mess with you? Hey, why did you even go in? Don't stir up the swamp with your sword! Damn it." Agred immediately hung up the video sharing transmitted by Lingzi because the scene was too beautiful for him to bear. Then, Agred immediately ordered his undead subordinates to build four bathing pools at the gate and gave them a strict order: the heroes and their party must bathe and change clothes before they arrive. If they don't wash themselves clean, they will absolutely not be allowed to enter!

What should have been a journey of about twenty days took the heroes and their companions fifty days, as they traversed countless mountains of excrement and seas of filth before finally arriving at Agreed's castle.

Just as they reached the castle, countless ghosts appeared, holding toiletries in their hands, and greeted them, saying, "Our lord has been welcoming you for a long time. However, you have traveled a long and arduous journey, so he specially ordered us to help you change and wash so that you can meet our lord. Please understand."

The heroes were dumbfounded. What was the point of going to such lengths and taking such a detour? The enemy already knew their purpose and whereabouts!

However, with a carefree attitude of "since we're here, let's make the best of it," and mainly because they felt they really needed to clean themselves up, the heroes and their companions gladly accepted Agreed's offer. After washing away all the grime, they emerged from the bathtub, which had long since changed color from dirt, and, led by the ghosts, entered Agreed's castle.

Upon entering the hall, Agred sat upright on his throne, while below him was a long table laden with delicacies. Agred waved his hand and said, "Guests who have come from afar, please take your seats. I know you have traveled a long way, so I have prepared some food. Although it is made by orcs and may not suit your tastes, it is better than nothing."

The heroes ignored the food before them, after all, who knew if it was poisoned? Instead, one of the heroes drew his sword and shouted, "Now that you know we've come, you must also know our purpose, right? For the sake of the southern kingdoms, we must defeat you! Prepare to die, Shadow King!"

Agreed suddenly raised his hand to stop them, saying, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I have a few questions for you, let's fight later, okay?"

The hero assumed a fighting stance and said, "Ask away, and I will do my best to answer your questions out of courtesy."

Agreed then asked, "You said it was for the sake of the southern kingdoms, right? Then why don't you go south and lead the army there to fight against the goblin army and my ghost dragon army, instead of coming here to assassinate me?"

The hero replied, "As long as we defeat you, Ghost Dragon will be completely destroyed. At that time, the goblin army will be no threat, and we can solve all the problems in one fell swoop."

Argreed was speechless for a moment. "Good heavens," I exclaimed. "You're going straight for the boss without even fighting the mobs? Do people play this hard these days? Do you think miracles like those in second-rate idiot stories will happen in real life? I keep running into these weirdos. I'm really speechless."

Seeing that Agreed remained silent, the hero shouted to his companions behind him, "Let's all charge!"

Agreed reluctantly drew his Supreme Sword and chuckled, "I haven't stretched my muscles in a long time, so I'll play with you guys for a bit."

The hero immediately drew his sword and charged towards Agreed. The priest behind him then cast various buff spells on him, while the rangers behind him continuously fired arrows at Agreed. The remaining warriors and assassins rushed forward and surrounded Agreed.

The hero brandished his sword and thrust it at Agred. Agred intended to block with his own sword, but then he suddenly remembered that the hero seemed to have used this sword to stir up the swamp. So Agred instantly cast the spell 'Spatial Tear' and tore the hero's sword to pieces.