Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

"Don't worry, I have prepared food for you. Follow me."

"Great!"

The two walked out of the arena and entered the small room nearby. A large feast was waiting on the table, composed mostly of meat, and Lee Hae-In didn't waste time and started eating. She was like a savage, stuffing her mouth and chewing loudly.

Sherly sat opposite her, drinking wine and eating slowly. Her expression was calm, and she was happy that Lee Hae-In was able to kill the beast and earn them a lot of money.

But they had to move on to their real goal now.

'It's almost time.'

Lee Hae-In was famous in the underground arena now. Every bet including her would tip in the scale. Her name was known, and every fight was a big show.

And this fame would attract the attention of the top brass of this ring.

'Let's start right away. These two who went to the Capital had also returned, and Leo would also return soon. If we make no progress before he returns, I will be embarrassed.'

In a way, this was Sherly's first mission. She was a rookie compared to the other members of the Hallowed Insect, and she didn't want to embarrass herself. Failing was normal, she knew that. However, if she could succeed, why not?

"Lee Hae-In, are you ready for the battle? Your opponent will be a dangerous guy, a 6 Stars martial artist, bordering 7 Stars, who enjoyed killing. From the rumor, he's not a person who can be reasoned with. And, his ability to control his Qi is strong. He can even make his Qi a weapon."

"It's fine. I will kill him."

While munching on some meat, Lee Hae-In didn't seem bothered at all. In fact, she was smiling, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Maybe you think I am stupid, and maybe I really am. But don't underestimate me. I can feel that my enemy is here, near the arena. Just a bit more, and I can have him." She licked her lips and laughed, a crazy and wicked sound that made the other shiver. "If I kill this opponent, I will get closer to that guy, right?"

"Yes, that's the plan."

Sherly nodded, surprised by Lee Hae-In's intuition. The barbarian girl was a lot sharper than she thought, and she was ready to use everything to find the target.

"Good."

With a chuckle, Lee Hae-In finished her food and stood up, ready to leave.

"Let's go. There is no time to waste. And I want to see this 7 Stars guy and kick his ass." "Let's go. There is no time to waste. And I want to see this 7 Stars guy and kick his ass."

"You're a crazy bitch, Lee Hae-In. That's why I love you."

Sherly shook her head and followed the barbarian, a smirk on her face. As they walked out of the room, she didn't forget to remind Lee Hae-In.

"And your opponent is 6 Stars, not 7. You're a realm higher than him right now. But don't underestimate him and be careful. We can't afford to lose you."

"Don't worry. I will take him down."

With a nod, Lee Hae-In entered the arena, her body filled with adrenaline and bloodlust. The axe sought blood, and she couldn't wait to spill it.

Sherly also entered with her as the sponsor. Her job was to trash talk and encourage the audience as well as finding the perfect enemy for Lee Hae-In.

She had set the target already, one of the most prominent fighters in the ring, someone called Mad Boar whose specialty was his insane strength and toughness. He was known to have survived many deadly fights, and he was the toughest fighter around.

Looking around, she found the man standing in the corner, his arms crossed and his expression fierce. His name was Gwon Yong-Guk, and he was known for his savagery and brutality.

In this underground arena, he had a record of killing his opponent in less than a minute. Out of 50 matches he had fought, 42 had died, and he had survived the rest.

"Gwon Gwon? Sorry, but I can't remember the name but Lee Hae-In said you look more like a pig instead of a bull. And she's going to slaughter you like a pig and feed the world with your meat. How about that?"

As expected, the man didn't like it and glared at her. He was a simple man, and his anger was easy to provoke.

Everyone in this place had high pride even though they engaged in a bloody fight and killed each other. And no one would let someone mock them like this.

"Fuck! Die, bitch!"

With a roar, Gwon jumped to the arena and attacked Lee Hae-In, his body covered in Qi and his bastard sword was swung without any hesitation.

"Ha! Come on!"

Lee Hae-In smiled and blocked the attack, her axe shining with a metallic light. Sparks flew, and the two fighters were locked in a battle.

Their movements were quick and deadly, and their weapons were sharp. Every strike could cut a man in half, and the power behind them was enough to shatter bones and pierce metal.

Shockwaves exploded from the clash of their weapons, and the ground was cracking and breaking apart. The audience was cheering and screaming, their eyes bright with excitement and bloodlust.

"Die, fucker!"

There was no preparation at all in their battle, surprising the spectators. However, they loved something so unexpected like this. The person responsible for bet immediately shouted to make a bet, and the people started shouting their names.

"Crazy Bitch! Crazy Bitch!"

"Gwon! Gwon!"

Lee Hae-In and Gwon's battle was a fierce one, and the crowd was chanting their name.

Meanwhile, Sherly who was also in the arena earlier had moved to the table where the bet was collected. She helped the man, whom she was acquainted with last week, counting the money and organizing the information.

And, she was also looking for the perfect opportunity to start the next part of their plan.

"Gwon! Gwon! Gwon!"

"Lee Hae-In! I am betting on you! Crazy Bitch!"

The crowd was loud and rowdy, and the battle was still raging. They were fighting fiercely, their weapons clashing and their bodies colliding.

Brown and red Qi rose from Lee Hae-In and Gwon Yong-Guk's body respectively, reflecting their element.

As someone lived in a vast plain, the barbarian girl's element naturally became Earth. A rare and powerful Qi that could control the ground and the rock, making it an advantage in a fight.

On the other hand, the man was from the north and had lived in the cold and snow for most of his life. He longed for warmth and awakened a Fire Qi, a hot and fiery element that could burn his enemy.

"Fuck, die!"

"Die, fucker! Die!"

The two were growling and roaring, and their strength was increasing.

Lee Hae-In stomped her feet, and the ground around her shook and exploded. The stone and earth were flying, and her axe was glowing with a metallic light.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Gwon was not backing down either. He swung his bastard sword, his Qi was burning hot and his body was shining with a bright red glow. The stone making contact with his sword was turned into molten liquid and exploded, spreading everywhere.

The two were at a standstill, their strength equal and their power unmatched. They were like a volcano and an earthquake, fighting for dominance and refusing to yield.

"You're not half bad." Gwon smiled, his face was sweaty and his clothes were dirty. "But it's not enough. I will still win!"

"Don't count me out yet, fucker. I will kill you."

In terms of raw strength, they were on par, and their ability was similar. And because of their power and talent, neither could push the other.

It was a stalemate, and they couldn't go further.

However, that was it.

No matter how strong Gwon Yong-Guk was, in the end he was still an underground fighter. His experience at fighting and his control over his Qi couldn't compare to Lee Hae-In, a true Martial Artist with a powerful heritage and training.

"You're not bad, fucker. But, you're too weak for me. Your opponent so far has been a joke. I will teach you what it means to fight a real warrior."

Lee Hae-In was grinning, her eyes narrowed and her aura was fierce. With a shout, her axe glowed, and her Qi was exploding, making the ground shake and the air tremble.

"You're a joke!"

With a roar, she raised her axe and brought it down, creating a massive crater and sending a shockwave that sent the audience and the people watching from afar flying. The arena was destroyed, and the audience was screaming and running away.

Even the table where the bets were counted was broken and shattered.

"Ah!"

Dust and smoke covered the scene, and the audience was excited. They wanted to know who won this fight despite the danger. And when it cleared up...

Lee Hae-In was standing there.

"Yoosshaaaaa!" The Crazy Bitch was laughing and dancing,