Chapter 37

Chapter Eleven: Confinement

So what if you come from a prominent family?

So what if you have considerable strength?

So what if you are a coach from headquarters?

We are without support!

But we have our dignity!

The dignity of being the finest demon hunters!

Before Ted and Nova could intervene, one of the new apostles, a slender man, was the first to launch an attack, his black dagger aimed at Patch's abdomen. At the same moment, the two Coster's lackeys standing behind Patch were also attacked.

Stepping back, when the startled Patch, who had been in a state of losing his family's holy artifact, finally came to his senses, it was already too late!

More than twenty new apostles all unleashed their abilities—flames, gales, ice, and thunder. Countless abilities bloomed in the assembly hall in an instant.

As the target of the attack, Patch didn't even have time to react before he was swallowed by the various abilities! It wasn't that he wasn't powerful; his ability to serve as a coach at headquarters was undeniable.

But even an elephant can be killed by a swarm of ants!

Moreover, the new apostles were not ants!

Ravaging! Thoroughly ravaging!

When Ted and Nova, who had come to their senses, stopped the many new apostles and pulled Patch and his two lackeys out, the three were left with only a breath of life. Seeing the three who were barely alive, Ye Qi, standing to the side, sighed regretfully.

After handing Patch over to Ted for treatment, Nova looked at the many new apostles in the assembly hall and said coldly, "Injuring a coach is a serious matter! Do you not want to become true apostles?"

The passion and fervor of the new apostles, who had unleashed their abilities without restraint, were momentarily stunned by Nova's icy words. They looked at each other, and the many new apostles, who had acted on impulse without considering the consequences, began to worry.

"Would we let him search us at will? Would we let our dignity be trampled? As for apostles? If headquarters doesn't let us become apostles, we have nothing to say! Because such disappointing apostles, we don't care whether we become them or not!" Ye Qi stood there and said softly.

Although his voice was soft, it reached the ears of everyone present. The worried looks of the new apostles immediately turned fiery and determined! Several of the more impulsive ones were already shouting.

"Right! Such apostles, we don't care whether we become them or not!"

"Exactly! At worst, we'll go back to being demon hunters!"

"Hmph! What a load of crap, the families! What a load of crap, the apostles! We don't care!"

...

Different voices, the same words, echoed in the assembly hall. The originally rebellious new apostles, who had been hostile to everyone around them, immediately drew closer to each other, gradually forming a united front. Their gazes toward Ye Qi, who had spoken their hearts, were now kind and appreciative, no longer provocative or dismissive!

"I will report this truthfully! As for the decision, it will be up to headquarters!" Nova glanced at the agitated new apostles, his final gaze landing on Ye Qi, and said coldly, "But before I return, you all must stay here quietly! If anything else happens, as your coach, I will not be lenient!"

...

After Nova left, the doors of the hall were closed from the outside. Ye Qi and the many new apostles exchanged glances and silently sat down, waiting for the Demon Hunter Headquarters to decide their fate. The demon hunter closed his eyes again, not to rest, but to check the system information.

Emerald Leaf (Starlight): A holy artifact naturally formed from a jade imbued with the essence of nature. Effects: Heal minor injuries 3 times/day, Transform into Entangling Vine.

Entangling Vine: Activate the natural power of the Emerald Leaf to transform into a vine whip with thorns to attack enemies. The thorns have a mild paralyzing effect.

Looking at the information about the holy artifact Emerald Leaf provided by the system, Ye Qi's lips curled slightly. When Coster had taken out the Emerald Leaf, the demon hunter had felt a sense of longing. Recalling the strange wolf's words that every holy artifact resonates with its user, he had taken note.

Thus, after using Fireball to turn Coster into ashes, the well-prepared demon hunter used Mage Hand to stealthily take the Emerald Leaf, and unexpectedly also got the better of Patch.

Thinking about Patch's miserable state, he wouldn't appear before him for a while; and feeling the Emerald Leaf that he could use without the strange wolf's help, the demon hunter's mood was particularly good.

"Hey, hello!"

In the silent hall, a slightly slick voice suddenly sounded in the demon hunter's ear. After putting away the Emerald Leaf, the demon hunter looked curiously and saw the slender man who had been the first to attack Patch sitting next to him, greeting him: "I'm Datong from the Autumn Forest District, nice to meet you!"

"Ye Qi, likewise!"

The demon hunter nodded slightly, extending his hand to shake the small man's from the Autumn Forest District—coming from the Autumn Forest District, and the Deko family also being in the Autumn Forest District, judging by his ruthless attack, he must have deep-seated resentment against the Deko family. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and even if not a friend, having an ally against the Deko family in the future would be a good thing.

"Ye Qi, what you said just now was great! And you even took down that despicable Coster!" Although his tone was slick, the small man had a completely different enthusiasm: "Although I don't have much money, I'll buy you a drink later, how about it? Of course, it might just be at a small place!"

"Delighted!"

The demon hunter smiled and nodded, accepting the invitation.

The slick tone reminded the demon hunter of the unscrupulous merchants in Taling, so after a brief thought, he agreed.

"Can I join in for a drink?"

The conversation between the demon hunter and the small man was heard by all the new apostles in the silent hall, and they were all somewhat tempted. However, only one tall new apostle approached.

The tall new apostle gave a sense of solidity and reliability at first glance, but upon closer inspection, his face was still very young, just a teenager.

"I'm from Shaker, and I'm familiar with every blade of grass and tree here!" The tall boy introduced himself shyly: "By the way! My name is Darlan, nice to meet you!"

"Ye Qi, Taling District, nice to meet you."

"Datong, Autumn Forest District, can you find a cheaper bar, Darlan? The money I have is enough for two people, but not for three!"

The shy and honest big guy easily won the favor of the demon hunter and the small man, joining them.

"Sure! I know a very cheap and nice bar! And I've saved some money, it will definitely be enough!" The big guy took out a wallet and counted it carefully, then invited the other new apostles who had been watching: "Why don't we all go? Money is no problem!"

"Count me in!"

"Me too!"

"No money, we'll chip in!"

"Right, with so many of us, we'll definitely have enough!"

...

The new apostles, who had been tempted, joined in one after another, and a few even threw their wallets to the big guy—after each mission, demon hunters spend a lot of money to relax their bodies and minds, which are tense from dangerous tasks. Therefore, even though each mission brings a substantial reward, few can save much. The same goes for the apostles who stand out among demon hunters! Unless they have a wealthy background or a chance to make a fortune, like a certain cunning demon hunter...

After the new apostles introduced themselves, they gathered around the big guy to ask about Shaker's scenic spots and bar beauties. Just then, the tightly closed door was pushed open—Nova, who had left earlier, returned.

Immediately, the demon hunter and all the new apostles turned their attention to the cold-faced man.

"Headquarters has decided: Given that both parties are at fault, no further action will be taken! But if it happens again, severe punishment will be unavoidable!" As soon as the cold-faced man finished speaking, the new apostles cheered, while the demon hunter smiled indifferently—law does not punish the many, a principle that holds true everywhere! When the cold-faced man sought instructions from headquarters, the demon hunter had already guessed this outcome.

After all, these new apostles in the assembly hall were carefully selected by the Demon Hunter Headquarters, representing the future backbone of the Demon Hunter Union! If they were to become dissatisfied with the Demon Hunter Headquarters, it would be a great loss—most demon hunter families, the Church, and the Special Operations Department were all eyeing each new apostle with great interest. To attract an apostle, these forces would spare no expense! The higher-ups at the Demon Hunter Headquarters would never hand over these apostles to others unless they were mad!

However, the demon hunter, who was smiling, suddenly saw the cold-faced man glance at him. Whether it was an illusion or not, the demon hunter felt that the cold-faced man's eyes seemed to have a sense of satisfaction after revenge...

A bad feeling surged in the demon hunter's heart.

"But..." Indeed, the cold-faced man's elongated tone confirmed the demon hunter's premonition: "Given that the cause of all this was the duel between Coster and Ye Qi; Coster's death absolves him; and Ye Qi, though the challenged, was not without fault! Therefore, headquarters has decided to sentence Ye Qi to one week of confinement! No appeal, immediate execution!"

Immediately, the new apostles, who had been cheering just moments ago, stopped. The big guy took a step forward and loudly protested, while the small man narrowed his eyes and slowly reached for the dagger at his waist.

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