This isn’t a story of a noble knight or a savior. This is the tale of a cynical knight in the hack-and-slash game world with the maximum difficulty setting. 

No system to help him.

No status panel to notify his progress.

No HUD to give him hints.

However, one hope remains. The knight “Crow” retains an in-game ability. By shattering objects or defeating enemy leaders, he can summon random game items as if the world itself is still a game. With a pet crow "Cow-Cow" by his side, the Crow Knight trudges through this treacherous land, armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a knack for minding his own business until fate decides otherwise.

Also, please do not speak in caps. He hates it.

Oh, did I forget to mention that his pet crow has three legs? What? It isn't important? Never mind, then.

Upon returning to the castle, I found Lia and Lenitia at the main entrance. Troturre's soldiers were nowhere in sight. As soon as they saw me and Bickar's men walking together, Lenitia unsheathed her sword.


"You… Raven, what is going on? Why are you with the Avaritia?"


I rolled my eyes and explained. "Not Avaritia. We're joining Invidia. They are helping us."


"What do you mean?" Lia walked toward me. She patted my face and inspected my burnt clothes. "What did you do? What's all the commotion?!"


"Troturre raided my room to kill me. I escaped the castle, but I ran into him again at the south gate. We fought. I killed him. Then, these guys rescued me and offered me a deal."


The explanation was going to be troublesome. I stood there, listening to their barrage of questions.


We chatted until sunrise. Both of them had gotten over their earlier upset.


Chapter 48 - Business Deal