A Novel Concept - A death a day, MC will live anyway! Chapter 71: The One Who had his Legs pulled

Sphinx was annoyed. The two Viscounts in front of her refused to let them pass. At first, she had returned with Blueberry to secure the Spring. Unfortunately, the Earl was a paranoid old lion who'd thought to put a guard on his treasure.

After seeing the Earl's Tribulation, Sphinx told herself he was right to be paranoid. But he couldn't have known that before! Unless one always had to be paranoid while preparing for the worst? That sounded downright tireso. Sphinx decided not to be paranoid. Priam certainly would be for both of them.

"Go back, Blueberry! The Earl needs you!"

"He asked to bring him back so sacred liquid," the bear lied. "He's hurt. If you don't do what he's asked, be prepared to suffer his wrath."

"The Earl asked us to let nobody through under any circumstances," replied the gorilla.

Sphinx growled at the impudent animal. She wasn't a nobody, she was a sphinx. The fact that these little Viscounts dared to express their disagreent with her was unforgivable. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do. She and Blueberry could win this two-versus-two any day of the week, but sothing was up. The two Viscounts knew how powerful they were, yet they remained stubborn.

"They certainly have a way of controlling the Jubokko," Blueberry had telepathically reminded her at the first refusal from the two idiots. Sphinx had no desire to confront a giant tree. The two Viscounts had to be killed or disabled, and at the sa ti.

Of course, Sphinx had the ans to take care of one of the Viscounts. She had pondered an extrely difficult riddle and was prepared to sacrifice much. All she had to do was bet one of her limbs to kill Priam. By betting three or four mbers, she was sure to exterminate one of the Viscounts.

The problem wasn't her - she was too perfect for that - but Blueberry. The bear was a formidable warrior but not an assassin. In the best-case scenario, killing his opponent would take him almost a minute. Far too long.

"You're free to take another step, Blueberry, but you might not like the consequences," threatened the hyena.

Sphinx hated this Viscount. She stank, making her want to cough. If I have to attack, you'll die first, thought Sphinx.

As the situation approached a critical point, Sphinx felt one of her two karmic bonds quiver. Looking up, she saw a man crossing the Jubokko canopy.

Sphinx began to smile. Her friend had just arrived, and things always got more exciting when he was around.

Priam slamd into the gorilla with both knees forward. Sphinx winced as she heard multiple cracking sounds.