Dawn Of Legend:Rise Of An Extra



Except for the sound of sobbing filled with agony, other sounds ceased to exist.

Lucas's eyes flashed with an unknown glint as Jay cried in his arms. He could feel the loneliness and trauma overshadowing the boy's life.

He had also been alone. He had also been afraid.

But it was not to such a degree that affected him drastically. Even though he faced some risky situations, there were always people who were warm to him, and at least he hadn't gone through torture and starvation.

It did not matter if all those were a facade or a pretense from the other side, as he had already moved forward accepting his situation and letting go of the past. So, he knew the weight of the chains of the past.

A few moments later, Jay stopped crying.

After crying so much, he felt embarrassed while wondering if this person would abandon him, finding him worrisome.

"Have you calmed down?"Lucas asked.

"Umm."

A soft sound escaped from his lips.

Lucas stepped back, giving Jay someplace to breathe in the fresh air.

Jay's eyes had become red and swollen, due to crying so much.

"Yoo, Kid do you want a toffee?"Parth smiled, extending a candy towards Jay who hesitated a bit.

"Take it, there is nothing in it."

Lucas's words served as assurance for Jay, hearing which Jay finally took the candy.

Parth, giving Lucas a scrutinizing gaze, said"This child seems to believe in you."

"That's because I was the one who saved him."Lucas calmly responded.

"What is your name?"Roan asked warmly.

"J...Jay..."The boy answered.

"You don't have a title."

Jay shook his head at Roan, in reply to his follow-up question.

Commoners have the privilege to inherit the titles from their parents but if they fall into a situation where they could not pay the loans, or commit any crimes their titles would be revoked.

Serp who sold themselves to work under someone or people who are sold as slaves, also don't have titles.

Jay must belong to one of these categories.

Jay's past was shrouded in darkness but later he awakened with a golden bloodline. Jay once said that his family died due to the monster attacks but from the words described in the novel, Lucas discerned that Jay doesn't like to talk about the past which makes him wonder if his parents are alive and he hates them for doing something unforgivable or Jay just dislikes his past.

Frederick walked forward and lowered himself before Jay asked"Jay, I know it might be troublesome but we need your help."

Frederick paused a bit to observe Jay's expression.

Seeing him alright, Frederick proceeded"Jay, the reason we came here is to look for missing children. Since you seem to be chased by anonymous individuals, do you know something?"

Lucas at first thought of sparing one, to lead them to the hideout but seeing them abusing Jay, he was not able to control his emotions.

Fortunately, Jay can lead them there.

Jay pondered for a moment and answered"Dark...I was kept in a dark room in a cage-like structure. There were others beside me."

"Every week, they would take away a few of us. I was going to be sold today but I ran away when they were going to wash me."

"Do you know those people?"Frederick asked nervously.

"I...I don't know.."Jay trembled in fear thinking that he might be abandoned so he held Frederick's sleeves tightly.

"But I can lead you there. I can find the way so...please..don't throw me away."Jay's voice squirmed by the end.

Frederick swallowed his saliva. He wanted to console the boy but he didn't know how.

He was not good at these kinds of things. So, he only ruffled Jay's hair trying to assure him that they would not abandon him.

Lucas, noticing Frederick's stiff interaction, sighed deeply. There was something even the mc was awkward with.

"Uncle Shawn, can you help us?"

"Yes, tell me what can I do?"Shawn spoke.

"After we find that place, please take Jay to Heilford Orphanage," Lucas spoke and then turned to the others.

"Roan, you will also accompany Jay to Heilford. These things can't be hidden for long so we need to inform PSB.No matter how stupid they are, they can't ignore our presence unless they want to lose their jobs. Uncle Shawn will lead PSB to that place to handle the aftermath only after we figure out the things there. Lucas, emphasizing the last words, walked out.

"We need to make sure to finish things today."

Seeing him, Parth shook his head.

'Tonight is destined to be restless.'

.........

"You idiots, what's taking you so long?"

The night street on the outskirts of Hubris, at a time when midnight had already passed and even the moon in the sky was hidden.

A man covering himself with a dark robe came out from the villa at the far end of the alleyway and murmured as he walked alone.

Searching for the two missing men who left to bring a back child that escaped, he grumbled in annoyance.

"Can't even do a puny job."

"I should ask the leader to kick them out."

"Useless..."

Taking twists and turns, while passing through a place, a pungent smell assaulted his nostrils.

Pausing for a bit, he stared at the wreckage of planks placed over one another.

Sniff...Sniff...

"It smells rotten."

Soon after, doubts lit up in his eyes as he lifted the mass of planks. The planks below were stained with red blood.

"C...Cuffs…Chains."

His eyes widened with a frown appearing over his face. These cuffs seemed to be the ones they used to imprison them.

"Did these cuffs belong to the boy who escaped?"The man mumbled, pulling the chain attached to the handcuffs.

"Did that boy pass through here?"

"Then this blood.."

"It's not the boy's blood."

A languid voice came from behind.

"Not the boy's blood, I see.."

"Wait...what?"Screaming in panic, he jumped in shock.

Just then, he realized a presence from behind and turned towards the side where the voice came from.

Swishhhh!

Before he could react, the hand holding the chains disappeared falling on the ground, and blood splattered on the ground.

"Ahhhhhh!"

The man screamed as the pain coursed through his whole body, blinding his vision.

A man slowly revealed himself coming out from the darkness.

"It seems, we have caught another prey."Parth's mocking voice echoed.

"Parth, don't frighten him too much."

Frederick walked towards the man and placed his hands on the man's shoulder.

CRACKLE!

A crackling sound echoed causing the man's expression to distort.

As he propped up his chin, he saw a sinister expression on the blue-haired boy staring at him coldly.

"Parth learn some manners. We should not be rude to the person who is going to help us."

The man's body shivered on seeing those cold bluish eyes.

"Since he is here, there is no need for Jay to show us the filthy face," Lucas muttered, rubbing his chin.

"This Gentleman will show us the lair."

"Won't you Mr.Gentleman?"

The man swallowed his saliva seeing a frightening smile creeping over Frederick's lips.

..........

"Uuuuu...wahhhh....."

"Sobbb!"

"Shut up!"

CLANG!

A loud metallic noise reverberated as the man struck the cage with an iron pole.

"I am telling you if you dare to make any more noise, I am gonna peel off your skin."

Seeing the ugly scarred man striking the cage harder, the children hugging each other shrink back in fear.

"Chee.."Clint snorted, throwing away the rod.

"I have been too lenient lately, that's why that bastard got the courage to run away."

"Hit them at the slightest mistake. They should know that it's my grace that keeps them alive."

The man beside him nodded as Clint rambled.

"Without me, they would have already been dead. I am keeping them alive. It's me who gave purpose to their life. So, these disgusting pieces of shit should worship me."Clint, who spoke with a self-righteous expression, calmed down thinking that he should be blessed by God for committing such a kind deed.

It was at that time, the joy in Clint's eyes brightened imagining the prosperous future that lies ahead.

Previously, he was just a poor slave trader who was kind enough to find new homes for the orphan but after that group approached him, his earning increased by several folds.

On top of that, he was lucky enough to have a fierce pet to use at his disposal.

"I am so lucky."

Quakkeeee!

Clint who was amid happiness, suddenly jerked feeling a loud vibration.

"Chief!"

With a loud shout, one of his subordinates entered the room with an urgent expression.

"What's going on?"

"An intruder had appeared."

"Intruder?How many?"Clint asked his subordinate with a serious expression on his face.

"Three.."

Client frowned.

"Who are they?"

"They are three kids."The man answered.

"Kids?"

"What...."

"Are you crazy?"

Clint stared at his subordinate as it was ridiculous and continued.

"Stop gawking at me, you useless piece of shit. Just go and kill them?"