The Dark Extra: Awakening of SSS-Skill Demon Emperor Legacy
Chapter 106: Shocking News

Chapter 106: Shocking News

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"It’s unusual for this place to be this quiet, with so few visitors."

Mel cleared her throat and nodded. Lately, not many adventurers had come to the 55th floor. She didn’t know what was happening on the surface that caused so few adventurers to stop by the dungeon.

She and the others knew that their main income came from the adventurers, whether buying drinks and food or purchasing weapons and gear.

"I don’t know. They just haven’t come. I don’t know what’s going on out there," said Mel.

If even Mel, a citizen of Midgard, didn’t know, then it made sense that Agares, an adventurer in the dungeon, had no clue what was actually happening above or below.

Even so, Agares didn’t want to act recklessly. He wouldn’t leave the dungeon until his goal and ambition were fulfilled.

Agares nodded. Being the only visitor in Goro’s tavern that night, he felt far more relaxed and at peace than usual. He even treated Mel to a drink so she could keep him company. Mel didn’t mind.

As the two were relaxing, an adventurer party entered after opening the door. There were five of them, and they seemed unfamiliar to Agares. Fortunately, none of them recognized him thanks to his magic earring disguise.

"Hey, are you the staff here?"

"That’s me."

"Bring us drinks and food too."

"Yes, sir," said Mel, returning behind the bar to prepare five mugs of beer for them.

Agares was still seated at the bar, sipping from his glass. Mel stepped out and brought the drinks to the adventurer party’s table.

"Here you go."

As she turned to leave, one of the party members rubbed the back of Mel’s hand, making her uncomfortable.

"Even though you’re not human, I find you very attractive."

"Let go, sir. Please don’t," said Mel.

"What did I do? I was just giving you a compliment."

"That’s true, but—"

Agares slammed his glass onto the bar table, loud enough to draw their attention. Mel and the others turned to look at him. She smiled, glad Agares was stepping in, while the adventurer party looked surprised.

"Keep it down. People are trying to sleep," said Agares.

Mel quickly pulled away and rushed back behind the bar. The man who had been bothering her looked irritated, clearly not happy about being scolded by Agares.

"Who are you? Are you the ruler of this city?" the man asked.

"Ruler of the city? I know him personally."

The man grew even more furious. He left his drink and approached Agares, boldly grabbing his shoulder, which made Agares turn and glare.

"Take your hand off me."

"Hey, how about we fight?"

Agares smiled. It had been a while since he fought another human, but he was confident that his strength was far above this man’s.

"I only fight when there’s something at stake," said Agares quietly.

One of the party members walked over to try to stop the fight, but the man was stubborn and impatient. He felt challenged by Agares’s words.

"Stop it, Nolan. I really want to see what he can do."

"I’ll wager this spear of mine!" said Jacquess, Nolan’s friend.

"Tch!"

"I’m not interested in your spear."

"Then everything in my magic pouch," said Jacquess.

"Stop, Jacquess. You don’t know who he is. Don’t be reckless."

"I know what I’m doing, Honey."

Agares narrowed his eyes, watching the man named Jacquess and the female mage standing beside him. He hadn’t expected them to be lovers—he found that somewhat amusing.

"Don’t you have something valuable to offer?" asked Agares.

"Something valuable?" Jacquess looked to the side, eyes resting on the white-robed mage—his lover.

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"I want your girlfriend."

"WHAT?!" shouted Mina, Jacquess’s lover.

Everyone in the party knew what Jacquess was like. He was dominant and loved violence. If there was a fight, he’d be the most excited.

Mina looked anxious and worried, afraid that Jacquess’s love for fighting would make him agree to Agares’s bet.

"Don’t, Jacquess. It’ll break her heart," said Nolan.

"If you dare wager me, I’ll break up with you!" said Mina, firmly warning Jacquess.

"I thought so."

Agares stood up and finished his beer. He looked firmly at Jacquess with a mocking expression.

"You don’t deserve to be called a knight. You can’t even risk something important to you," he scolded.

He walked out of Goro’s tavern, leaving Jacquess frozen in anger and confusion. Jacquess glanced back at Nolan and Mina, then hurried out to follow Agares.

Nolan and Mina chased after Jacquess to stop him from doing something stupid. Agares stopped when he heard a voice calling from behind him.

He turned around, eyes cold, and saw Jacquess—desperate for a fight.

"Alright, what do you offer me?" asked Jacquess.

"I could force you into early retirement with the amount of gold coins in your magic pouch."

"Tch!"

"That’s not worth it," said Jacquess.

"If you won’t, that’s fine."

Agares turned and began walking back toward Milenia’s house. Once again, he stopped—this time because Jacquess’s spear landed directly in front of him, blocking the path.

"You can’t just ignore me like that. It’s rude."

"Looks like you really are a coward—someone who can’t risk something precious."

He smiled, walking closer to Jacquess with sharp eyes.

"Something precious shouldn’t be used as a wager."

"Are you stupid? You’d really bet a woman who loves you for a street fight? I can’t believe it."

"Shut up!" yelled Jacquess.

Agares stopped right in front of them. Before the fight could begin, he asked them if they understood the consequences. Nolan, more reasonable, refused to fight and apologized for Jacquess’s behavior.

"I promise it won’t happen again."

"Can you really control that bastard’s behavior?!" shouted Agares.

"We’re sure we can."

Agares was silent for a moment, then sighed and nodded at what Nolan said. Jacquess and Mina returned to the tavern, while Nolan remained, facing Agares.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir."

"Is something happening on the surface?" asked Agares.

"Something? You don’t know, sir?" asked Nolan.

"I’ve been in the dungeon for over two years. I don’t know what’s happening on the surface."

"I see... That makes sense."

Nolan looked ahead, his face serious, staring at Agares.

"Berdiver City... has been destroyed by a demon attack."

"What?!"

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