Chapter 136 – Barking Dogs
Ethan took a single step forward.
The three adventurers who still stood instantly shuffled a step back, their bravado unraveling under the weight of his calm, predatory advance.
Kent's lips trembled as he tried to gather his voice.
"Y-you! D-don't you know who you're messing with?!"
Ethan tilted his head, his expression one of mild confusion, as though Kent had just spoken nonsense.
"Messing with? Hm. No, I don't recall that. I'm simply teaching some dogs a lesson… dogs who thought to bare their fangs at me." He said it as if stating a fact.
The insult struck harder than any blow. Kent's face turned crimson.
One of the mercenaries, desperate and reckless, took advantage of what he thought was a distraction. With a roar, he lunged forward, sword thrusting for Ethan's chest.
A metallic snap! rang out.
"Huh..?"
