Supreme Hunter of Beautiful Souls-Chapter 134: Revenge Encounter

Kael was in his private training room, focused on perfecting his skills with Chillrend. The icy blade cut through the air with a hissing sound, the cold energy around it creating a mist of ice that spread across the floor. The environment was immersed in a heavy silence, save for the echoes of the blades and the rhythmic sound of Kael's breathing.

He still remembered clearly the battle he fought against the two twins who had been thought dead at the hands of their enemies. The weight of the sword, the fierce battle, the moments of pure survival — all of it was still fresh in his mind. But now, in his training room, he was trying to rid himself of any lingering hesitation. He needed to be faster, more precise. What had happened needed to be left behind.

Chillrend cut through the air once more, and Kael spun the blade with agility, his expression serious and focused. He wasn't just here to train. He needed to be ready. For whatever came next, for whatever would be required. As always.

"Are you going back to the Sword today?"

Irelia's soft voice interrupted his thoughts. He turned his face, realizing she was standing at the door, watching him with a shy smile on her face. She always had the ability to appear at the most unexpected moments. Irelia's long golden hair swayed lightly, and her eyes conveyed that mix of curiosity and a hint of concern.

Kael didn't answer immediately. He took a moment to clean the blade with a swift motion, his gaze fixed on her.

"Yeah, I'll start patrolling today."

He sheathed Chillrend with a fluid motion and took a step forward, moving away from the training area. "Someone needs to find out what happened, right?" He gave a small smile.

"Well, they're still out there," Irelia said with a discreet smile, as if something was about to happen. "I hope you haven't lost your edge while you've been focused on training."

Kael gave a slight laugh, something rare, but genuine. The brief distraction was enough to ease some of the tension building inside him.

"Don't worry. I still have the same skill."

He felt a slight pressure in the air, as if something was changing. The room suddenly seemed quieter, and he couldn't quite identify why. Irelia stepped aside, making room for Kael to exit the room.

"Oh, I almost forgot to mention," Irelia looked over her shoulder, as if holding on to some important information. "There are two people asking for you. They're waiting outside."

Kael stopped, muscles tensing. He turned to Irelia, curious. Who could it be?

"Who are they?"

"Rivern and Lys Mallorean. Twins."

The name hit Kael like a sharp blade. Mallorean. He didn't need any further explanation. He knew exactly who they were. Rivern and Lys were relatives of two of the victims he had killed days ago, the ones who had tried to ambush him. The boy and the girl were twins, and Kael knew the pain of losing those relatives weighed heavily on them. What were they doing here? What did they want with him? The hatred they might feel for Kael would not be easy to deal with.

"The Malloreans?" Kael murmured to himself, almost in a whisper. "They... want revenge?"

"I don't know. They didn't say. But something tells me they're going to want an explanation," Irelia responded with an expression that, though calm, carried a shadow of uncertainty.

Kael nodded, processing the information. His last encounter with those two had been marked by brutal, unpredictable violence. He had killed their relatives, and now the twins were here, probably seeking some form of justification or, at the very least, a reaction from him.

"Revenge or not, it doesn't matter." Kael said, mostly to himself. "I'll have to deal with this."

He paused, then turned to Irelia with a serious expression.

"Where are they?"

"Out in the main corridor."

Kael nodded and headed toward the door. Each step he took seemed to increase the tension in his body, a feeling that something big was about to happen. He didn't know what the twins were planning, but he knew he couldn't turn his back on the situation. His survival instinct, and the understanding of what was at stake, guided him without hesitation.

As he exited into the corridor, he was immediately surrounded by a different atmosphere. The air seemed thick with a silent pressure. At the end of the corridor, he saw the Mallorean twins waiting.

Rivern and Lys.

The twins stood side by side, their expressions serious and closed off. They were almost identical, except for small differences.

Rivern was slightly taller, with a more rigid posture, while Lys seemed more relaxed, though her eyes made sure to shine with impressive intensity. Both had silver hair that reflected the ambient light, and their eyes were almost opaque, with a deep hue that seemed to hide much more than their faces expressed.

Kael stopped at a safe distance, his imposing presence contrasting with the calm of the twins. He could feel the weight of their attention on him, but he remained steady.

"I see you're here," Kael said, his tone neutral, without haste, without warmth. There was no need for preambles.

Rivern took a step forward, his penetrating gaze as if he could pierce through the soul. Lys, in contrast, remained silent, her eyes focused on Kael with an intensity that almost seemed tangible. The atmosphere was thick with tension, but Kael didn't let it affect him.

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"Did you kill them?" Rivern asked, his voice low but laced with a chilling coldness.

Kael remained impassive, his features like stone, while the weight of the question hung in the air. He would not respond to Rivern's provocation with the same venom.

"If they hadn't tried to kill me and hurt Princess Sylphie, I wouldn't have killed them," Kael answered firmly, his voice calm and authoritative, like a sharp blade cutting through the air. "I'm not a murderer. I'm a survivor. I can't change what happened."

Lys, who had remained silent until now, stepped forward, her eyes more penetrating than ever. She seemed torn apart inside, but she showed no weakness.

"You're arrogant," she said, pain clear in her voice. "But more than that... you're a monster."

Kael let out a sigh, controlling his breath. He wasn't there to give in to empty provocations. The twins were trying to find something they could break him with, something that would show vulnerability, but Kael was not someone easily shaken emotionally.

"Forgive my honesty, but... do you want me to say who the monster is here?" Kael said, his eyes gleaming with a cold calm. "I'm just someone who made tough decisions... I wasn't the one who tried to attack a princess, two against one, far from any help. She was alone, and yet, you tried to destroy her." He paused, the tension building in the air around him. "Now, if you have something else to say, say it now. Or will you keep clinging to your pain?"

A heavy silence fell over them. Rivern seemed to weigh each word before speaking again.

"Maybe, if we're lucky, fate will take care of you," he said with a challenging tone, his eyes still filled with rage and a chilling coldness. "But don't expect us to accept your explanation."

Kael looked at him with an impassive expression, his gaze like an impenetrable wall. They wanted revenge, he knew that. But Kael was not someone who was easily rattled by empty threats or accusations. He had faced much heavier dilemmas and survived them all.

"I don't expect anything from you," Kael replied coldly, his gaze fixed on Rivern and Lys. "But if you want revenge, come for me. Don't waste words."

Kael turned his back and began walking again, his steps firm and unwavering. He wasn't there to face ghosts from the past, nor to justify himself to anyone.

"Was that the right thing to do?" Irelia asked, the blade she was holding gleaming softly under the light of the training room. She watched Kael with a contemplative expression as the door closed behind him.

Kael shrugged, his gaze fixed ahead. "Who cares? They came to me with threats. I'm not the type to accept that without response."

Irelia kept her eyes on him for a moment, assessing the coldness of his stance. She knew Kael didn't hesitate to act, but the question of right or wrong didn't always cross his mind. For him, it was more about survival and ensuring no one challenged him without consequences. She let out a sigh, as if she fully understood.

"I understand... well, if something happens, we'll know where it came from," Irelia commented, shrugging lightly, a contrast to the seriousness of the conversation.

Then, a mysterious smile formed on Kael's face. "That's why... I put energy on their shadows," he commented.

Irelia turned to him, a spark of curiosity in her eyes. "You did what?"

"Tracker," Kael said with a mischievous smile, as if he had a hidden trick up his sleeve. "Now, whenever we need, we'll know where they are. And if things get ugly, it won't be hard to find them."

Irelia smiled back, a short but satisfied smile. "Good move."

The atmosphere in the training room lightened, but Kael knew that the game wasn't over yet. The twins might have left that room, but it didn't mean they had given up on their quest for revenge. And with the tracker implanted, Kael was more than ready to face them again, if necessary.

"Now we can focus on what really matters," Kael said, his gaze returning to the blade Irelia was still holding. "Did you come to train with me, or were you just here to ask me questions?"

Irelia let out a soft laugh, shaking her head as she prepared to begin. "I came to train. But let's see if you can keep up with me this time."

Kael didn't respond immediately, simply watching Irelia with a determined look.