Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Chapter 187 – Fairy Mother

Kang Jian walked down a narrow hallway. His body was wrapped in bandages, but his eyes were clear and filled with determination. His hair was messy and his face was covered in sweat.

Each of his steps rang in the air like a drumbeat. Candles on the walls flickered with his movement.

He was in the Supreme Evil’s underground fortress, a place that no one had ever seen. It was hidden in a place no one had ever thought to look, and it was the most secure place in the world.

But Kang Jian had found it. He knew its location from the Supreme Evil’s book, written by the evil himself before his death. It was the only thing he had to guide him on this path of darkness. His Master, Lord, and savior.

The reason why this location was hard to find was because it was protected by an invisible shield made of Qi. It was so strong and powerful that only a few could get through it, and the Supreme Evil had killed everyone who had ever tried to break it.

And the second reason was its location.

It was located right under the Murim Alliance Leader’s quarter, in the middle of the headquarters guarded by thousands of warriors and elite Qi users. This was why the location was so well-hidden and well-protected. Not even the alliance Leader today knew about it.

Miasma gathered around Kang Jian as he walked, and the candles flickered in the wind. The place was cold, dark, and silent, and it was like a nightmare come to life.

However, he was unbothered. He felt unrest in his Qi as he went lower and lower to the bottom of the underground. He knew he was getting close.

And in a few moments, he arrived at a dark chamber. The place was cold and silent, and in the center was a stone pedestal with a huge book on top.

"Ah." A voice escaped from his lips as he stared at the book. His lips formed a smile, and he raised his hand to touch it.

The moment he touched the book, sticky Qi burst out from it, covering him completely. He felt his Qi being drained, but he didn’t care. This was for the Supreme Evil.

"I’m finally here." He muttered, his eyes sharp. "Master, please guide me to your path of darkness."

Suddenly, he felt a huge amount of Qi rushing toward him. It was like an ocean, and he was in a small boat in the middle of it. It crashed against him and sent him flying to the ground, but he held on to the book.

His body began to tremble, and he could feel his strength being drained. He didn’t know what was going on, but he knew that he had to hold on to the book.

All of this was necessary. This book was the original one written directly by the hands of Supreme Evil. The book was the only thing that could lead him to his Master and his path.

So, he didn’t let go.

His Qi flowed toward the book, and he felt something else moving. Like something was pushed out of this book.

The talismans written on the cover disappeared once by once as he poured in more Qi. Miasma covered his body, and he felt like he was losing control of his body.

But he didn’t care. He just focused on pouring in his Qi and bringing his Master back.

And in just a few seconds, it happened. Skeleton arms appeared from the book and fell to the ground. Followed that, ribs, legs, feet, and finally a head that looked like the Supreme Evil himself.

A complete head with bone, meat, and even skin. Not just bones like the other parts.

The head had a short black beard and long black hair that was tied into a ponytail. It was a man, and he looked so similar to the Supreme Evil that Kang Jian had seen in the painting.

"Ah... Aaah... AAAAAAHHH!" Being overcome with emotion, Kang Jian knelt and began to cry. Tears fell from his eyes, and he didn’t care about anything else.

The Supreme Evil was back! His Master was back!

While it wasn’t complete, it was a start. He would make sure to revive him completely and serve him for the rest of his life.

"A girl from a normal house got married to a Prince, the Emperor’s son? That’s not fair. I also want to marry a Prince!"

Another little girl muttered, her face sullen. Everyone around her giggled and nodded in agreement.

"It’s not just you. I want to marry a Prince too!"

Sherly smiled and closed the book. She was used to telling stories like this, and she knew what kind of story the children liked the most.

Yesterday, she had read about a female martial artist and seven mythical creatures in the woods. Today, she read about Cinderella and the Prince.

She didn’t want to tell any story with violence or bloodshed. She was here to distract them and keep them happy.

However, she couldn’t stay here forever.

All stories had to end. Everything had its limit.

"Now, let’s continue the story tomorrow. This sister has to meet the evil stepmother and keep her away from all of you." Sherly rose from her chair and gave the children a wave.

She was in charge of watching over the children and entertaining them, but she couldn’t stay for long. She was a member of Hallowed Insect and had her own mission to complete.

And that was protecting this place.

Exiting the hall, she was greeted by sunset. The evacuation Halls were located in a few different locations, with the most crowded Hall 1 to 5 located near the main street right in the middle of the Capital.

The other Halls, 6 to 10, were located in the outskirts of the Capital and were used by the citizens who learned martial arts and couldn’t get into the main Halls. They were put there because they could at least protect themselves slightly.

This was all prepared by the Emperor in advance to protect the citizens from the flame of war.

And right now...

"What an ill-mannered step mother."

Someone, a woman dressed in black from head to toe with a veil covering her face, was staring at the evacuation Hall from afar. Sticky and murky dark Qi gathered around her, and her eyes were glowing with a deep purple light.

Around her, many people in similar clothing stood with daggers in their hands. They didn’t appear to be friendly, and they seemed like they were preparing to attack.

But they didn’t move.

Sherly stood in front of the hall, spreading her golden Qi around to form a protective barrier as well as sending a signal to Anya that she needed help.

"Are you lost, miss? The Halls for martial artists are located in the west. I suggest you go there if you want to protect yourself." She spoke, her voice clear and loud.

The woman in black didn’t answer. She just stared at Sherly with her purple eyes.

Suddenly, she raised her hand and pointed her finger at the evacuation Hall.

"Kill them all. Bring me their bones and meat. We will make them the perfect sacrifices for our Master." She ordered, her voice sharp and clear.

"Yes, Head!"

Her subordinates rushed forward, their daggers gleaming in the setting sun.

"I guess we have to do this the hard way. Oh, I will take the role of the fairy mother if you don’t mind." Sherly spoke to herself, raising her hand. "And the fairy mother will be powerful enough to protect these innocent children from an evil stepmother!"