16 Bandit Leader (1/2)

The bandit leader was shocked at what Raymond said. Based on what he saw, even though the two before him were pretty powerful for some brats they weren't really a threat to him. If it weren't for Raymond being there as a guardian the five brats wouldn't have stood a chance against him or his men.

Now he wants them to fight each other? Was Raymond that confident in their skills, or was he looking down on him?

”You want me to fight these two in a death match?”

”Yeah, so do you agree?”

”Are you really going to let me go if I kill them? You won't try to hunt me down once I succeed.”

”I-” Before Raymond could answer Lux intervened.

”Sir Raymond, a moment please.”

”What is it?” Lux pulled Raymond away before answering in whispers.

”Sir Raymond, you might not know this, but that bandit leader is particularly famous in the area. He's a rank 4 warrior.”

Upon hearing the new term, Raymond talked to the system using his mental link.

'Hey, system, how powerful do you think a rank 4 warrior is?'

'I'm currently unable to answer the question due to the limitations of my level. The host needs to upgrade me first before I can answer.'

'You've been such a useless system lately.'

'...' The system didn't respond which surprised Raymond.

'What's this aren't you going to threaten me?'

'Sorry this system does not talk to idiots, please come back when you have at least plus fifty in intelligence.'

'Who you calling an idiot, useless system?!'

While Raymond was arguing with the system Lux thought that Raymond was in deep contemplation. After a few minutes of silence Raymond finally spoke.

”It doesn't matter if he's a rank 4 warrior or a higher rank warrior. As long as my guild members want to do it, then it shall be done. You two, did you hear that this guy is apparently a rank 4 warrior. Do you two still want to face him?”

Raymond might not know what a rank 4 warrior signified, but the siblings should have a basic idea. Hearing what Raymond said the siblings answered with resolve.

”It doesn't matter how strong he is we will get our revenge.”

”You hear that?” Raymond looked at Lux. Hearing the siblings answer, Lux finally understood that there was something deeper going on here. At first he thought that Raymond was just bringing the two out to gain some experience, but it turns out it was for revenge.

...

The bandit leader waited at one side while Raymond's group was having their little discussion. He couldn't hear what they were talking about and he didn't bother to listen, as he was thinking about what to do next. As someone who has seen the evil side of the world, the bandit leader didn't put too much trust in what Raymond said. It was entirely possible that once he wins, Raymond would not do as he promised and kill him.

'Maybe I can take one of the brats as a hostage... No, that won't work. If that guy is willing to have them have a battle to the death, he won't care if I take them hostage or not. Damn it, what should I do?'

As the bandit leader was thinking of different ways to survive, he saw that the two siblings were now in front of him glaring at him.

”Do you remember us?” Brom asked while clenching his fist.