Reclaiming the Demon’s Curse - Chapter 219

“I’m Slayer Three.”

The man answered without any emotion. He looks like a regular man as he spoke like this but Cyril can see that this man is indeed fit for battle.

“Slayer Three? That’s not a name… It’s your code name?”

“No, it’s the name I got when I was seven in the training facility. I didn’t have a name before.”

Cyril paused for a moment as soon as he heard this.

As expected, this is indeed a lot bigger than what he thought. If they have a facility that teaches many children to become an assassin, then this is a huge matter. However, considering that he couldn’t recall this large organization coming to light in the next dozen years, it only means that it had remained secret until then.

“What’s the name of the organization training you all?”

“It’s called Enigma.”

“Enigma? What was that?” Cyril knows the word.

However, an organization that trains people how to kill and would name themselves like that is certainly not a simple thing.

“I only know that they are taking orphaned children and training them as they grow up to become the organization’s sword.”

“Then, I guess you know the members and all their facilities? The name of the leaders involved in this?”

“I’ve been working for the organization since I was seven. I know a few facilities within the country. As for the leaders, I haven’t met them. They will not show their faces and use various means to communicate with us. The highest member I get to meet was only our teacher.”

“That’s good enough. Anything else about the organization you might know?” Cyril asked. He didn’t think that he would deal with this too deeply as he planned to pass this over to the authorities after all.

He’s only asking questions now to satisfy his curiosity.

“There are only a few things I know about their background, I heard that they have already existed even before the appearance of the Entrance Crystals and the Arcane Worlds.”

“Ho~ So there wasn’t any Awakened yet at the time and it has already existed? Then I guess this is really out of my league.”

Cyril chuckled. He was indeed correct.

“Anyway, are you approaching Laura to recruit her to your organization?”

“I do not know who Laura is.”

“Seriously? Then who are you after? Why are planning to enter the Association’s building?”

“I need to meet with Slayer Nine. He’s inside the building and he’s giving me information about the newly awakened S-Rank that I have to meet. I need to ask her to join the Northern Badger Guild.”

Cyril sighed after hearing this. He was no longer surprised that there is an informant inside the Association.

“Northern Badger? What’s with that guild? Why do you want to bring her there? I thought you guys are Enigma?”

“More than half of Northern Badger is controlled by Enigma. We need her to control a Cursed Artifact and only S-Rank is capable of doing it so we’ve been looking for someone who can help us.”

“This…” Cyril was stunned as he felt that he was indeed too naïve once again.

He can’t help but shake his head as he looked at the man.

He previously thought that the enemies he would have would be demons, the outbreak, abyssal beasts, and other things related to Arcane World.

However, it seems that the Awakened Community has another problem, this organization that is actually possessing the Cursed Artifacts!

Anyway, Cyril asked several more questions before he decided to let him go.

That’s right, Slayer Three is now under his control. It would be a waste to just kill him since he is still an A-Rank Awakened.

Since he can follow orders, he might be a good subordinate. He wanted to try and see how it works.

***

“Cyril! It’s good that you called. I’m just meeting with someone and I’m sure you will be interested to meet her as a fellow S-Rank.” Vanessa excitedly said as she received Cyril’s call.

The latter wanted to discuss the Enigma thing with her but hearing her subtle invitation, he decided to visit the Association and see Laura for himself. It is good to tell her about the Enigma in person as well since Vanessa would surely want to know his sources and will have many questions.

‘Well, this woman should’ve died. I wonder what she’s capable of…’

Cyril mused as he no longer hesitated and visited the main branch.

It didn’t take long for him to meet the young lady in Vanessa’s office.

It’s not surprising since everyone would value an S-Rank Awakened.

“Cyril! This is Laura, the new S-Rank Awakened of our Association.” Vanessa stood up after seeing Cyril entering the room.

Cyril nodded to Vanessa and looked at Laura. He had only seen the brunette from afar but looking at her closer, she actually appears quite charming with her simple dress together with a smile on her face.

Well, perhaps she received a decent offer from Vanessa, she probably couldn’t help but be happy about it.

“Laura, it’s nice to meet you. I hope you didn’t immediately agree to the contract she gave you and have a lawyer check it for you.” Cyril said as he gave a teasing smile to Vanessa.

“Haha! What was that, Cyril? I gave you a decent contract, right? It’s almost similar to you with only a few changes that she requested.”

Vanessa wasn’t offended at all.

“Thanks for your concern, Sir Cyril. I heard that you just recently awakened as well. It hasn’t been a year, right?”

Laura smiled as she observed Cyril as well. The man looks fit and he seems to be emanating a dangerous Aura as well.

Though Cyril is not releasing his Aura at all, Laura can feel something from him as an S-Rank Awakened.

“Yeah… We’re at the same age so you can comfortably call me with my name, Laura.”

“I understand, Cyril.”

Soon, Vanessa revealed the true reason she was excited.

“We have recently controlled a High-Class Arcane World. I mean, the areas owned by the monsters there can be used as a training site for the two of you and other A-Rank Awakened who joined us.”

“What kind of Arcane World is it? I know you should manage her debut first, right?” Cyril asked.

“Of course. She will have a training exploration in the Mid-Class Arcane World this evening. She’ll be guided by a few A-Ranks. Anyway, I want the two of you to visit the High-Class Arcane World next week. We will be lending a Rank-S Artifact to Laura… Do you want us to lend you one as well, Cyril?”

Vanessa asked mysteriously. She already had an idea that Cyril has a Rank-S Artifact.

After all, she heard about the incredibly powerful suppression that the Vampires faced including the hypnotism he used.

There was no way a Rank-B or Rank-A Artifact is capable of that.

“Well, do I have to sell my soul to have your Rank-S Artifact?” Cyril asked.

“Haha… You don’t have to. You just need to pay the maintenance fee and the price if it was lost or broken. Aside from that, it can’t be taken out of this building. You can only use it during the Explorations inside our Crystal Room.”

Vanessa explained.

“That’s sounds fair. Can I choose now?”

“Choose? There are only two of them, Cyril. There were originally three of them but Laura already took one that suited her the most.”

“Oh~ So even the great Awakened Association only has three Rank-S Artifacts?”

“It’s not easy to get them especially when we only have A-Rank Awakened in our lineup. However, your exploration next week might increase our number of Rank-S Artifacts.”

As soon as Vanessa said this, Laura felt excited and asked.

“We’re going to search for a Rank-S Artifact next week?”

“That’s right, Laura. We have a group of veterans who almost completed the exploration in that Arcane World. However, they can’t proceed further since we need the help of a Rank-S Artifact to remove the restriction that the tomb contains. None of us can wield a Rank-S Artifact so we need you two to be there and assist them.”

Vanessa explained.

Apparently, the Wizard Staff that Laura selected as her Rank-S Artifact should be capable of removing the restrictions on that tomb. Since the group only has B-Ranks and a couple of A-Rank Awakened, they were unable to enter the Tomb and needed their help.

She also explained that it is actually an Undead World filled with Mummies and Zombie Dogs.

“Alright… I will accept that. I want to see the two Rank-S… Right, I also have something to discuss with you, Vanessa.” Cyril said as he also glanced at Laura.

“Oh, I will check the pantry, I’m a bit hungry now. I need to eat before the exploration this evening.”

Laura said as she also tries to be considerate.

However, Cyril recalled that she’s also involved with this.

“Well, I remember that this is actually related to you as well so it would be fine if you stay..” Cyril added as he decided to explain the existence of Enigma to the two girls.