The Strongest Hero (Reader X Harem)

Chapter 13

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[] Tensa Zangetsu
** Thought

"The contract. Let's talk, but not now. Let's rejoin the company downstairs, partake of some refreshments first."
The man then took the lead and we left his room. When the men and the woman saw Olgierd coming down they shouted "Ataman Olgierd! Long may he live! Long live the ataman!" Olgierd waved at them. The man that took me to Olgierd asked us to join them.
"Well, we haven't a choice now, do we? Come, let us have fun."
Olgierd then waved at the housemaid to bring some alcohol.
"Fetch us some wine, dear. And a nibble or two!"
Olgierd then sat down while I decided to stand, never was the type to feel comfortable around other peoples houses.
"This some special occasion, or just feel like feasting?" I asked the man.
"Every occasion's special. Today, we celebrate a dubbing."
"Whose?" I asked.
"Squire Heredor's new saber."
*Who the hell is that*
I then heard a drunk man dub his sword.
"I've hit on a name for her! Fair saber, I dub thee - Traditiana!"
[These folk are a weird bunch, very weird.]
*How so? He just dubbed his sword, when I got you, you had a name as well. Did you forget all about that?*
[Crap you're right.]
"As much as I want to linger here and chat with you folk but I'm in a hurry. The monster in the sewers - know anything more?"
"I've no clue what it is. Only that it's deadly. I'd not have bothered had my cook not become its victim. Ooh, the way she prepared game... Had no equal."
"That why she was in the sewers? To fetch game?"
The man then took a sip from his wine.
"Nay, she went to a fair with a sister or cousin - matters not. Daft wench convinced her a prince transformed into a toad lives in the Tevasan sewers. And you know women - each craves a prince and will wade knee-deep through shite to get him. Vissy was no exception in that respect. Down she went, never to return. Wasn't the first, it seems, either."
*Interesting fairy tale, a prince that transformed into a toad. Reminds me of a Disney movie.*
As the maid brought my drink, a drunk bastard got awfully comfortable with her, touching her neck and arm. Before I could carve the man a new asshole, Olgierd interrupted.
"Hey! Leave her be! Is that any way to treat the lord of the manor's daughter?!" Olgierd then quickly takes another sip from his wine and turns his attention towards me. "Apologies. Now, where were we? Oh yes, the contract. So, you'll take it?"
[Before you accept, try to haggle the price for a bit, who knows, might work.]
*Alright, will do.*
"Just one more formality to resolve first - my pay."
"Never you mind that. Return with the beast's head and I'll allow you to take anything you wish from here."
[Haggle more!]
"Awfully generous. Still, I'd prefer to agree on a specific amount."
*Fuck it. I'm gonna go all in.*
"Ooh, fine. How much would you like? Three, four hundred gold coins?" Olgierd asked with a pissed off expression on his face.
[Do it (Y/N)!]
"Four hundred and fifty."
*Please agree.*
"Hmph, fine. Agreed, and that'll be in addition to whatever momento you wish to take."
[Told ya! Easy money!]
"Consider the beast gone."
"Hoho? Very Confident. Bring me the beasts head, and the reward shall be yours."
"So long."
-
2 Hours later

[Now now, quite melancholy this place, is it not?]
*Now that you mention it, it is. I wonder why women come here hoping to find a handsome prince. All I see here is mud. Ugly and disgusting mud.*
[There's the sewer, time to get dirty.]
*Woho!*
After I entered the sewers. I noticed something on the ground.
"What might this be? Boot prints. A man's, no, it's larger. Hm, thought only women came looking for the cursed prince. Guess there are men that swing that way." I then notice something alongside it. "Ah, a woman's prints. Single set - she came alone."
The sewers where the toad resides is one of the biggest in Runeterra, so finding the beast would prove to be quite the challenge for someone without heightened senses, (Y/N)'s senses are not the same as an ordinary humans. The genetic superiority proved to be very useful to him since he was, after all, half divine half Voidling, this he did not know since his sword decided to keep his identity a secret from him.
After minutes of walking in the sewers, I finally sense something.
*I can sense 3, no, 4 unidentified beasts. Don't seem to be Voidlings, probably natives to the land.*
And from the dark, they came. Ugly, foul, wicked creatures that had sharp teeth and razor-sharp fangs. Their skin hard as armor and legs strong enough to destroy a boulder with a well-placed attack. These were creatures that one should not joke around with, they are called, drowners, for they drown their enemies in the sea, never to leave their grasp.
"If it wasn't for my senses, I would assume that you three were the killers, but no, there is one more beast here in the sewers, way behind you. Now then, you ugly bastards, what's it going to be? Gonna let me through or not?"

"The quiet type, I see, you prefer to silently kill your opponent huh? Now then, one and two. And the third one must be right behind me!"
Slash!
Before the beast could react to launch an attack, it's head fell from 1 slash. They were easy prey. The two that were in front of me launched at me, only for me to draw my sword and sweep at them. The two beasts were no more.
*Meh, sucks to be this strong, hehe*
[Ohh, that arrogance. I really do hope you find an equal soon, one to make you go all out. Would be quite the spectacle.]
*You're right. I too am hoping for a worthy opponent, but alas, fate has not yet given me one.*
The boy then continued onwards, only to find more dead drowners on the ground.
"What's this? More dead drowners. Hmm, they seem to be beheaded but the wound doesn't seem to be made by a monster, nor by a sword. Hmm, this is weird."
[It's near. I can sense it.]
*Yeah, off I go.*

After finding a small cave tunnel in the sewers, I entered it. Because why not? On the other side of the tunnel were more drowners, about 10. But I made quick work of them by slashing them one by one. There were women remains glued on the wall, arms, legs, heads, anything really. After I found the beast's lair, I entered it, even though it smelled like rotten fish and dogshit.
-
[It's sleeping. And it's huge.]
*The fuck. I expected something slightly larger than a human. Not a bloody elephant.*
[Well, you got anything to one-shot this beast? Fire would suffice.]
*I do have something actually, barely used it before.*
"Uhm, what was the name again? Oh right. The aspect of the demon! Hellfire!
And so, the Toad that was dreaming of naughty stuff finally got put to rest.
-
*Smells like roasted chicken. Fuck, now I'm hungry.*
[(Y/N)! Look at the body!]
*Wha? What is it no-*
*Oh no.*
[We fucked up.]
What happened in front of (Y/N) was most unexpected. The Toad's body that was charred suddenly transformed into that of humans.
"Damn it! I had the feeling that it was a human!"
[No you didn't.]
*Shut it. How am I supposed to carry a humans head to the school?! Damn it!*
"Damn it. If only I had someone that is good with illusions, could make this head look like a Toads."
And then there was the voice of someone I didn't expect to hear.
"Greetings, (Y/N). Remember me?"
*How the fuck is he here*
"I remember. We met in the tavern earlier today. You're-"
"Gaunter O'dimm, known also as Master Mirror. I helped you find your client, Olgierd."
"We meet again. And it seems you need my help, again. Heard that you were tasked with killing this Toad, well done."
"Yeah, I need the 450 gold."
"Hm. Looks promising, unlike your situation. I could try to help you, you know. Because, you do wish to be done as quick as possible, do you not?"
"Yeah, sure. But what on earth could you-?"
"Oh, more than you'd ever expect. I shall help you, (Y/N). But before I do, I must know that you'll return the favor." Gaunter says.
"Right. Can't possibly get something for nothing."
"Indeed. When all's said and done I am a merchant. So, do you want my help?"
[This looks very suspicious. Be careful.]
*This does look suspicious. But he's my only way out of this messy situation, I have to improvise.*
"Yes. I do."
"It's a deal then. Once it's all over, we shall meet at midnight at the crossroads near the willows, close to the village of Yantra."
"Fine then. Now do something about this head, please."
"Ah, give it to me."
And so, by some unknown power, the man transformed the head of a handsome man, to that of a Toad.
[I guess you did want a master illusionist after all.]
*Yes. I did, didn't I? Let's leave this disgusting place and meet with Gaunter before I head for Olgierd.*

Meanwhile...
"I wonder where (Y/N) is. He's been gone the whole day!" Lux says in a worried tone.
"I was told that he is sick and is on the verge of death." Ezreal blurts out of nowhere.
Ahri's eyes open wide and she quickly stands up. "What?! We must visit him!"
"He's just kidding, Ahri. Mr. Ryze and Fiora told me that he was sent on a mission earlier today, he should be back soon, I think."
Ahri then replies "Oh, okay then. I just hope he comes back safe and sound."
"So do I..." Both Irelia and Lux say at the same time.
From the corner of the room, the little bit of jealousy could be sensed from Ezreal and Kayn.
"Tch, lucky guy that (Y/N), sometimes I wish that I could be him." Ezreal with a jealous and sad tone.
Kayn agrees. "Saaame."
"But whatever, I hope he could introduce us to some nice girls in the class, I'll ask him after he returns." Ezreal states.
"Great idea!"

End of chapter 13!