Chapter 247
Chapter 247
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 247
Chapter Title: The Beach Butcher
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ㅡBubble bubble.
From the depths of the sea, mysterious beings began to rise. I thought it was all some dream-like nonsense.
ㅡSplash.
They were warriors covered head to toe in scales and seaweed.
"...What the hell is that?"
"Katt. Do fish from the sea walk on land?"
"No way, that can't be..."
It was such a mystical sight that it didn't feel real at all. I immediately rinsed my eyes with seawater and stared at them through bloodshot eyes... There were fish standing on two legs. Walking upright, no less.
Uh.
Uh, uhhh?
Uhhh???
No, fuck! What the hell are those bastards!!!
"Fish standing on two legs!"
Blue scales and webbed hands!
And those unfocused bulging eyes and massive mouths! Gills, even! Each one wielded vicious swords and harpoons forged from coral as they made their untimely landing!
Mermen!
Mermen armed with spears and swords had appeared!
"Uwaaaah!!!"
"Kyaaah!!"
The moment these sudden invaders attacked the beachgoers, the shore turned into a hellish slaughterhouse in an instant.
ㅡSlash!
"Kaaaah!!!!"
A merman swung its coral sword without a hint of emotion, and fleeing people collapsed lifelessly, spraying blood as they sank into the sand.
Those swimming far out in the ocean had vanished as if they'd never existed.
All dragged off to the deep sea...!
Are these bastards some kind of abyssal invasion force!?
"Fuuuuck!!!!!!!!!!!!"
At that unbelievable horrific sight, I let out a scream. Winia hid behind my back, while Cloudy started walking toward them with a look of curiosity.
"The mermen are invading!!!"
"B-Blackie! Sis! Do something!"
I grabbed Cloudy, who was about to charge right in, and Winia's wrist, then sprinted toward the beach. ㅡSplash! Splash! The beachgoers were either dead or long gone!
What kind of insane bullshit is this!
"Guh... Ack! Please, spare me!"
That's when a little kid, covered in blood, begged for help.
A coral sword was embedded in his calf. He'd been building a sandcastle when a merman attacked! The trampled castle hadn't protected him at all!
This is fucking ridiculous!
Daring to target kids, symbols of dreams and hope!
"You fucking sea scum! What the hell do you think you're doing!!! "
Fuming with rage, I left Cloudy and Winia on the beach and charged at the merman. It was flapping its mouth while grabbing the kid's ankle and dragging him toward the water.
If it got him in there, it'd be only a matter of time before he became fish food!
"Kim Katt Dropkiiickㅡ!!!!"
Locking on target, I used my leg muscles and acceleration for a dropkick!
ㅡThwack!
The kick slammed into its back!
ㅡGurgle!
The impact made it spew out its breath and release the kid's ankle.
But it didn't go down. The water resistance dulled my jump power more than expected, so I hadn't landed a solid hit. It staggered briefly but assumed a combat stance before I could follow up.
"Damn it!"
Its scaled body looked incredibly tough. But I didn't care. Anyone who ruins my vacation is unforgivable!
"I won't forgive bugs that rip out my heart!"
ㅡWhoosh!
My perfectly honed Taekwondo ignored the water's drag. That's what third dan Taekwondo meant. Just as I went to drive in another kick,
ㅡGrrrrraaawr!!
The roaring merman swung its sword, forcing distance between us.
"You bitch!"
I hastily retracted my kick and dodged the incoming blade. Weapon disadvantage! In battle, weapons make a huge difference! Charging barehanded against an armed foe is suicide!
However.
"I am."
The Heavenly Demon.
"Kim Katt."
I drew up mana. Boost speed, toughness—if I dodged once, I could handle it. Believing that, ㅡsplash! I executed footwork. Mana-infused kicks splashed water, exposing the empty sand beneath.
At the same time, I kicked off the ground.
"Heavenly Demon Supremacy Step."
Using the recoil, I shot forward like an arrow.
ㅡScreeech!
I ducked the horizontal slash, grabbed its waist, and flipped it over. I wanted a rear naked choke, but other mermen were closing in, and the watery terrain wouldn't let me ground it.
Seal Heavenly Demon Divine Art, switch to Taekwondo!
"Hand it over, you fuck!"
ㅡGrah! Grraaawr!!
I jammed my fingers into its eyes while snatching the dropped coral sword. The slippery hilt made it hard to hold, so I gripped tight and shoved the blade into its gills, twisting viciously.
ㅡGurgle gurgle!
I carved it up, and it collapsed spewing red blood. Yanking out the sword, I unleashed sword dance while roaring ferociously.
"With a blade, there's nothing to fear, you tiny-dicked fuckers! You dare ruin my vacation! For that crime! Death will be your atonement!"
I could definitely feel it from wrecking that one.
These mass-produced mermen were weaker than me. Confidence surged the moment I realized that. No need to look further! Slaughter them all and rescue the kid!
ㅡGraaawr...!
ㅡGrraaah!
ㅡGreeeeaaar!!!
The gill-flapping bastards charged at me.
Come to think of it, their walking gait looked off. Side effect of deep-sea life? They couldn't balance properly and wobbled with every step.
A warrior's power comes from the legs!
Sensing the weakness, I charged the approaching ones!
ㅡGraaawr!
One thrust its coral sword reflexively. Too bad my stolen sword lacked a crossguard, so no riposte.
I just smacked the blade aside with brute force and stabbed its neck.
ㅡStab!
"That's not how you use a sword!"
Pierce the throat and pull out. Scales were annoying, but my strength covered it.
ㅡWhoosh!
Another from behind thrust a harpoon. Ultimate evasion—Instructor's Footwork. I spun half-turn, dodged, closed in, and plunged the blade into its exposed chest.
ㅡGrah!
Falling merman!
"Cloudy!"
I called to Cloudy.
She stood in front of Winia, butchering mermen with kicks alone. Thud! A kicked one spewed guts from its mouth and flew off.
Her extended leg emphasized her crotch.
The tight red slingshot bikini highlighted her axe scar perfectly. She spun again, slamming a kick into another, her breasts jiggling.
Too much jiggle—the top slipped, exposing a pink nipple. She glanced around and quietly adjusted it.
Good.
Noting that briefly—
"H-Here, swords! Catch!"
ㅡI hurled the two stolen coral swords at Cloudy with all my might. She leaped while running across the beach and caught them perfectly.
"Eek! So slimy!"
Whining, Cloudy crossed the dual blades in an X and charged. Accelerating, she blurred out of sight, kicking up a whirlwind of sand and dirt.
ㅡSplash!
When she reappeared on the water—
ㅡSlash slash slash!!!
Over ten mermen were bisected and collapsed. They stood dumbly, unaware of death, before shattering apart.
Guts and blood poured out simultaneously.
The spilled merman blood dyed the sea red.
A red sea!
"Red tide!!!"
I wailed in grief! Red tide, of all things! Losing it, I grabbed a stolen harpoon and pursued the remaining mermen!
"Spear basics are thrust, sweep, stab!"
ㅡThud!
I punched a hole in the back of one fleeing toward deep water. Tried yanking it out, but harpoons don't come free easy. With a hard pull, flesh tore off as it came loose.
ㅡSplash splash!
Ignoring the flailing bastard, I rushed to Cloudy, who was swimming after them. No matter how well she fought, Cloudy was a desert warrior. Deep water meant merman advantage.
"Cloudy! That's far enough! Deeper and you're fucked!"
"Tch..."
I grabbed her and retreated to the beach.
ㅡGraaawr...!
Chopped-up merman corpses lay sprawled everywhere, their lidless eyes staring blankly at the sky, the sea red from sprayed blood.
Surviving mermen tried fleeing.
"What... What the fuck is this shit!"
My vacation!
Anger beyond human limits surged. Chasing the runners with Cloudy, I unleashed my hatred. The blue sea was gone. This was already a slaughterhouse.
ㅡGrraaawr!
ㅡGr, grahk...!
"Die, you dog bastards!"
No mercy for invaders. Recalling sashimi at a fish market, I beheaded them. They resisted clumsily, but couldn't match my swordsmanship.
They fell like autumn leaves.
"Haa... Haa..."
The situation was finally under control.
Surviving mermen had fled; the rest became fresh sashimi, gruesomely displayed.
"Ugh..."
I picked up the groaning kid.
His face was pale.
"Winia! Can you heal?!"
"No. Can't."
"Damn!"
Winia had hung back casually.
No staff.
"Ughhh..."
As I pondered saving the groaning kid, ㅡrumble. Armed soldiers rushed over from afar. Finally here? Hand him off to them.
Cloudy was rinsing blood off in the sea.
"Ah, fuck. What the hell is this. Came to the beach for once. Fucking fish-head bastards... Ugh, annoying."
Winia grumbled, wearing my white shirt over her bikini. I was on the verge of madness from rage. My vacation! The beach that should've been fun turned into a blood-soaked slaughterhouse!
"Mm... Does this mean no more swimming?"
I gave Cloudy a shirt too after she washed up. She was in her red slingshot bikini. Soldiers seeing that would piss me off more.
She looked disappointed too.
Soldiers arrived and surveyed the scene.
"I-Incredible...! Mermen invading?!"
I handed the barely breathing kid to them.
"Saved him from the mermen myself."
"Thank you."
A medic-looking soldier scooped him up and vanished quickly. The commander asked a few questions; I just recounted what happened.
"Haa... Fuck. Wanted to chill more."
Beach was probably getting locked down. Dead beachgoers, tons of injured— no way they'd stay open.
Winia frowned.
"Haa... Fucking bullshit. What the hell."
"..."
Cloudy silently stared at the red sea.
Sadness in her expression... Damn it all! Seeing my girls disappointed crushed me. Quietly, I added "Race: Mermen" to my rage savings jar.
From today, all mermen were my eternal enemies.
To vent stress, I kicked the scattered merman corpses around, soothing my inner urges.
"Beach lockdown effective immediately! All residents, evacuate per soldier instructions!"
The soldier's shout sealed it.
We trudged back to the inn.
"..."
Cloudy's ears drooped long, Winia silent.
You fucking merman shits...!