Goki hadn't expected the black-and-white demons from six years ago to have such huge psychological problems. At least on Rhodes Island, although the two also seemed withdrawn, they were still somewhat normal.
Perhaps it was later, when they formed the three-person squad called the Apostles and began their journey from Kazimierz again, that their emotional knots would slowly unravel.
But Goki didn't mind helping them resolve it early—one should know, when it came to self-psychological counseling ability, no one could compare to an Old Hunter from Yharnam.
The sun was about to set, and the last ray of afterglow shone through, but at the top of the dark and narrow alley, only two people wide, the apartment buildings on both sides remained silent. Goki's words just now seemed to be merely a statement to the air.
But in Goki's eyes, those gazes piercing him only became slightly weaker, and their direction also shifted.
"Hah—I gave you a chance, but you're useless."
With that, Goki pulled a few round pebbles from his pocket—produced in the Columbia wilderness, thrilling and exciting.
Smack, smack, smack.
Three small stones, under Goki's excellent strength, were directly thrown to the height of five stories, hitting different positions and making a dull thud, clearly hitting people.
"...This gentleman, you are very perceptive—but you are not our target. Please take your loved one and leave as soon as possible."
Soon, as if knowing they could no longer hide, more than a dozen figures hidden in the darkness slowly emerged from the shadows.
Their bodies were all concealed within black short robes, shadowy and exceptionally vague, seemingly with the aid of Spells, making their faces unclear.
Some carried bows, some carried crossbows, but all without exception were aimed at the three people other than Nightingale.
"Our purpose this time is only to take this Sarkaz Nona away. Please do not make unnecessary resistance; it will be better for everyone."
Speaking down to the four below, this female squad leader did not mention her identity, almost issuing orders to Goki and Skadi in a cold and confident tone.
"Your every move is within the organization's sight. We are here merely to give advance notice. Our squad may not be your match, but our strength is far more than this—Miss Shining, Miss Nightingale, for the safety of this gentleman and lady, please cooperate with our actions."
These words were spoken rationally and calmly, simply clarifying the pros and cons, and also implying that Goki and his companions had reinforcements behind them, which made both Shining and Nightingale waver.
"Mr. Goki, you and Miss Skadi don't need to shed blood for us. We will never yield, but you can leave."
Close to Goki, Shining's hand was already on the hilt of her sword—the pursuers had followed them like shadows across three countries, and their identities had changed countless times, but Shining was still unwilling to let others bleed and sacrifice for her.
"Hey, my love, you sure can talk. Toil in darkness, serve the light, right?"
Goki glanced at the black-clad figures above, who were calm yet full of arrogance, and felt that they were somewhat clashing outfits with him.
Immediately after, she turned her head, smiled at Shining, who still maintained her cute expression, and patted Skadi's shoulder beside her.
As for whether to leave, that depends on whether Skadi agrees. In our family, I always make the suggestions, and Skadi decides whether to do them."
Well, actually, this was also a formality; whatever Goki wanted to do, Skadi always trusted him completely.
"Of course we're not leaving! I've wanted to fight Kazimierz Knights for a long time! I heard their Knight Cluster Charge can break through landships, and even I can't lift that big guy!"
Skadi's gem-like red eyes reflected the last ray of the setting sun's afterglow, sparkling and showing her extreme excitement.
Earlier on the road, she had heard many descriptions of Kazimierz Knight legends from flyers and billboards. Although she preferred hunting monsters, she was equally eager for this "Knight Tournament."
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