I was getting winded little by little. There were also a few places where my body creaked.

Nevertheless, I ran and ran until I arrived at my destination.

The Ravenscoft Manor.

From there, Koldo was crawling out. Boldga’s words had been right.

"Why are you coming out from there? Well, look who it is, Koldo, you son of a bitch."

As I drew my sword, Koldo’s lips twitched and he started sweating.

"Damn it, what was Boldga doing?!"

"That guy fought bravely until the end. More cool and manly than you, his master."

"Bullshit."

"And after losing to me, he told me. He begged me to stop you. He said it was impossible for a guy who can’t even run to try and fly."

"Bullshit... Hmm? Hehe, Hahahahaha!"

The guy, who had been flustered by my sudden appearance, suddenly looked at me intently and burst out laughing.

If he makes fun of my height again, I’ll kill him.

"Still, it wasn’t for nothing. Your left shoulder is a mess, isn’t it?"

I sighed. Koldo pointed at my left shoulder, which was soaked in blood.

Although I had managed to take down Boldga somehow, I had also suffered significant damage.

I didn’t know the exact principle, but Force Heart, which was powered by mana rather than Ki, felt stronger.

"Look who’s talking, you bug."

I pointed at Koldo. His condition wasn’t good either.

I didn’t know what he’d been doing, but his chest was roughly torn and bleeding.

There were also many cuts all over his body.

"Both you and I are in bad shape. Let’s fight head-on. If you’re scared, you can run away; I’ll call you the second Alpa."

"Hehe, I’ll have to catch you and take you hostage. That way, I can screw Fiora or Selena! Kkyeotkehehehehehe!"

"Go on, bug. Let’s see if your desires are greater than mine."

Koldo, who was dreaming a very big dream.

Who’s going to screw whom? You won’t even get to see a woman your whole life.

The moment you lose to me, you’ll be imprisoned in the dungeon as a cripple.

’Even if it doesn’t turn out that way, I’ll make it happen!’

I slowly took a step. I met his gaze and turned in the opposite direction.

Koldo also had three lights visible from his solar plexus. This time, they were white.

’To face two Runner Late-stage opponents consecutively. Bad luck.’

Should I have asked Lumina for help? No. I’m going to be a Hero, aren’t I?

At just this level, I can’t ask for anyone’s help.

’Thank you, Goddess. I shall fight according to your will!’

In an instant, I kicked off the ground. I gripped my sword with both hands and swung it.

As Koldo swiftly twisted his body to dodge, I instantly redirected my sword in that direction.

"Eutcha!"

But Koldo easily dodged. At the last moment, the trajectory of my sword wavered.

It was because of the injury to my left shoulder.

Damn it, it was a good opportunity. On the other hand, Koldo was practically flying, as if he wasn’t injured at all.

Huuk, Papang! Cheupang, Ppakkak!

Wearing golden knuckles, he lightly threw jabs, then landed a straight. He would throw unconventional hooks, and even attempted takedowns after kick feints.

He wasn’t just a boss of the underworld for nothing; he was a guy who knew how to fight.

And on top of that, he was a Runner Late-stage.

I thrust my sword at Koldo, who was moving rapidly left and right.

As he tried to dodge again, I unconventionally threw a front kick. Koldo dodged as if he had expected it.

But I had anticipated his anticipation.

Shaak!

I sliced past Koldo’s thigh. Koldo grinned and immediately closed the distance.

I thrust my sword to keep him at bay, but he powerfully struck the blade.

"Keuk!"

I ended up dropping my sword. In that opening, I rushed at him and landed a flying knee kick to his face.

Ppeoeok!

He lost his balance and fell. Surprisingly, even as he fell, he punched me in the solar plexus.

"Kek!"

I gasped, swallowing air, and knelt down, but I put strength into my eyes. Don’t fall.

’I have women to protect! And there are many women I haven’t had yet!’

As I struggled to get up, Koldo got up with a windmill motion and rushed at me like lightning.

Just as I was about to raise my guard, his straight punch flew at me like lightning.

I raised my arm to block and threw a right hook. Koldo used a cross guard and aimed for my solar plexus again.

Hwiik!

I quickly ducked my body, grabbed his outstretched leg, and pushed him backward.

I attempted a single-leg takedown.

"This bastard?!"

A flustered Koldo tried to shake me off. I knew he would.

My Stats had increased, you see. I’ll show you.

"Heutjaaaaaa!"

I lifted him up and slammed him onto the ground. Koldo rubbed the back of his head and gnashed his teeth.

"Keok, what kind of brat has this much strength...!"

"I’m not a kid, I’m an adult! A fucking big adult!"

I took the top position and rained down punches. He struggled to move his upper body and guarded himself.

Peokpeok, Paang! Ppeokppeok!

As I pounded him like crazy, in an instant, he dug his elbows into both of my sides.

It hurt, but I endured it and delivered a decisive punch.

Ppaaak!

Delivering a big blow to each other, we both fell apart.

"Kulluk, Keuheuk!"

Koldo coughed and got up. I also staggered to my feet.

Why is that bastard so fine?

’No matter how much I hit him, he doesn’t seem to feel pain. Ah, right. He took drugs, that’s it. That fucking drug addict bastard.’

I guess I’ll have to provoke him. Even if the opponent can’t feel pain, it must surely accumulate.

Then all I had to do was inflict more damage.

"What are you doing here, you criminal bastard? You motherfucker."

"I struck at their weakness. To screw Fiora and that Selena bitch, hehehe!"

"Climb the tree you can climb, you rotten virgin bastard."

"What? Shut your bullshit! And why is rape bad, anyway?"

"What?"

Huh, look at this guy. He’s worse than me.

"In the past, how many bastards were treated as heroes even after doing this?! If a famous guy does it, it’s ’heroic philandering,’ but if a guy like me does it, it’s a crime?!"

He retorted. A chuckle escaped me.

"That’s true."

I replied appropriately and went on the offensive again. As I advanced, I checked my body’s condition.

My left shoulder hurt as if it would tear with even the slightest exertion of force. The area around my solar plexus throbbed with every breath.

My stamina was almost at its limit, and my breathing had been ragged for a long time.

’My Ki will be completely depleted because of the aura. Is one more minute my limit?’

I clenched my fists tightly. There was no turning back now.

’I’ll bet everything on this one minute!’

I rushed forward and threw a jab. As Koldo dodged and threw a calf kick, I countered with a front kick.

Hwiik, Sasak!

Koldo dodged and quickly threw a one-two punch. Dodging, I got to his side and thought of someone.

’Necro Slime.’

After a left hook feint and consecutive liver shots, I threw a calf kick. Koldo’s body swayed once.

He somehow squeezed in a rear-hand straight.

’Mom.’

I spread my right hand and parried the rear hand he threw. I landed a left hook to his jaw.

He staggered.

Again, I threw a left hook followed by a right straight.

Pagaak!

Koldo flew back, spitting saliva. Yet, he got up. He was getting up tenaciously, like a zombie.

His body was a wreck, and his face was a bloody mess. Yet, he was smiling.

"Hehehe, it’s a world where history sides with you if you succeed, crime or not. My dreams are limitless!"

"Dreams only have meaning when they remain dreams. Now, I’ll wake you up."

I closed the distance. Koldo staggered but raised his guard, a smile on his face.

It was obvious at a glance.

’He seems calm, but he’s exhausted. He just doesn’t feel pain, but the damage has accumulated!’

We exchanged blows with our fists. Koldo seemed to be enjoying this whole ordeal. A smile spread across his face, as if he was truly happy.

Dodging jabs, blocking hooks, and countering straights.

It must have been an exchange that even an ordinary Hero Candidate wouldn’t be able to recognize.

’It’s one moment. I’ll end everything in one moment! I’ll pour out everything I have!’

I threw a hook to make his guard shift to one side, then lightly extended a jab.

Koldo parried and tried to throw a hook. He laughed.

"It’s over, rookie!"

"Yeah, your life is."

The moment his hook threatened to fly at me. I raised my foot.

Pueoeok!

I kicked Koldo in the groin. At the sudden low blow, Koldo’s expression changed dramatically, and his eyes widened as if they would pop out.

"Kkeuheaaaaaak!"

His stance completely collapsed. In that opening, I landed a jab to his nose, and a left hook squarely to his jaw.

Ttak, Ppaak!

Koldo spat out saliva like water and collapsed. Following that, I brought my sword and severed the tendons in his limbs.

"Oh dear, I ended up winning, didn’t I?"

I openly scoffed at him. Koldo staggered and gnashed his teeth.

"You cheap bastard... There!"

I calmly shrugged my shoulders. This bastard seems to be mistaken about something.

"Are you an idiot? Did you come out for a WFC title match or something? This isn’t a match; it’s a fight for our lives. What reason do I have to play fair? Especially against you, a criminal?"

"Keueuk, Fuuuck!"

"And it seems you’re mistaken. You would have lost even without this. You anchovy dick bastard."

I kicked him hard in the groin one more time. Specifically, with a soccer kick!

Puhaak!

I heard a squishy, bursting sound. Well, whatever happened, it’s none of my business.

I slumped down next to Koldo, who was twitching as if he was about to die. Ha, this is fucking hard.

[You defeated the enemy!]

[You gained 15000 Collector Points (CP)!]

Perhaps because my Abyssal Value had increased compared to before, it was especially difficult. What would happen if my Abyssal Value increased even further like this?

’Will a passing goblin become Demon Lord-tier in Stats?’

As I chuckled, lost in idle thoughts, the Guard Captain ran over with the guards.

The Guard Captain, who spotted me first, was surprised when he saw Koldo.

"Lucian, did you do this?"

"Yes, I’ve subdued him for now."

"Well done, Lucian Vane!"

The Guard Captain apprehended Koldo. I saw Fiora and Aunt coming out of the Ravenscoft Manor. What were they all doing there?

"Well done, my... *cough*, Lucian. You really did well. I commend you."

Fiora, trying hard to act haughty. Following her, Aunt grinned widely and hugged me tightly.

Buried in her ample bosom, it was hard to breathe. But it was good, I guess!

"My nephew is the best♥"

Seeing Aunt, who genuinely adored me, I felt like I was regaining strength. Still, I don’t want to fight, heueung.

Following that, Zara appeared, bandaged. She seemed fine.

Zara silently gave me a thumbs-up. She’s strangely cute.

[Emergency Quest ’Catching Mamba’ Cleared!]

[Your achievements are etched into the memories of all women residing in the Gailwaz Territory!]

[All Stats increased by 5!]

The rewards are sweet! The dark sky was clearing up.

[World Influence increased for overcoming hardship! ☆ → ★]

Oh, this is a notification I haven’t seen before? What exactly is this?

’I did transmigrate into a fictional world. So, does that mean I’m influencing the world that much? With just something like this?’

A notification that still left me with questions. Still, I decided to accept it.

I was in a good mood today. Kkikkil. I felt proud of how much I had grown.

’I’ll do anything to win. This is the path of the Debauched Hero!’

A grin spread across my face. As even the Hero Candidates arrived, Fiora declared loudly.

"Now, we shall purify all places touched by Amur Mamba’s influence! Fight hard until the end, sons and daughters of the territory! When everything is over, let’s hold a festival all night long!"

"Woaaaaaah!"

Everyone must have been exhausted, but they were cheering with the encouragement of Fiora, the Acting Lord.

They moved actively. And so, that day.

Amur Mamba collapsed.