Episode 237
Fortunately, I was able to escape just before the cave completely collapsed… … .
The moment I looked back, it became unclear whether I could truly describe this situation as ‘fortunate’.
This is because the cave that was the testing site completely collapsed.
“This isn’t my fault, right?”
“That’s it… … .”
The chain scythe standing next to me took a stab.
I protested with an aggrieved expression on my face.
“If it had stayed that way, we would all have died, right? “A mercenary can’t be grateful to a lifesaver.”
“But that’s true.”
It was then.
The examiner who was waiting in the carriage came running quickly, appeared, and asked us.
“-What the hell is going on?”
His uniquely blunt voice was trembling slightly, and looking at it, I realized that this inorganic man also had emotions.
“The demon released from the jar went on a rampage, and the cave collapsed during the battle.”
I said that with an indifferent expression on my face.
The guys I escaped with gave me absurd looks, but I ignored them.
There’s a lot I left out, but it doesn’t mean what I said was a lie.
The examiner looked at me and asked.
“What about the devil?”
“We subdued it.”
“hmm.”
Does asking about subjugation mean that Heros’ examiner was not observing the inside of the cave?
Or maybe it was to look this way, or maybe the observation means installed inside was broken in the fight just now.
‘First of all, I didn’t see anything like a communication modification.’
Perhaps because the cave is large, the area where you can take a peek is limited.
That means someone may have seen the scene where Verita smashed the knight’s head… … .
‘… ‘Looking at the reaction.’
I don’t think I saw that scene in particular.
“ah.”
Now that I think about it, what about Verita and the others?
I saw the cave entrance.
The entrance was completely blocked by dirt and rocks, and it literally looked like vomit had flowed back.
Could it be that Verita was caught in the cave collapse and died?
“Luan Badnicker.”
“yes?”
The examiner called my name.
“How did you defeat the devil?”
“I burned my entire body with my maximum fire power. “If you cut it, it splits, and if it touches you, it sticks, so there was no other way.”
“You burned it?”
“Because I have this kind of mana.”
Hwareuk.
I made a candle with my fingertip for a moment and then blew out it.
“… Flames are definitely the most effective against that demon.”
“… … ?”
“I took it down with one blow… … .”
What on earth are you trying to say?
The examiner, who was taking an uncharacteristic pause, looked at me and said.
“I understand you don’t have a clan yet.”
“Clan?”
“no. “I’m talking about individual units within Heros. Don’t you know that?”
“hmm.”
After listening, I think I understand.
So, I thought that the Black Rose that Iron Blood Lord told me about was a type of clan.
“no.”
Of course, contrary to the Iron Blood Ball’s wishes, it may not enter the Black Rose.
“is it. “Then, when I have time, I hope I can stop by ‘Beowulf’.”
“Beowulf.”
“This is the clan I belong to.”
“What is the examiner’s name?”
“Chiron.”
“I’ll remember it.”
Chiron nodded and said.
“Take the carriage and return to headquarters. “The examiner there will provide guidance for the third test.”
“yep.”
After nodding, I got into the carriage.
Chain Scythe followed behind said.
“… I can’t believe I’ve already received a recruitment offer. “That’s amazing.”
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“Recruitment?”
“Furthermore, Beowulf is an A-level clan. “I heard that you are generous with suggestions even to most B-class heroes.”
That damn A grade.
Why does this damn organization like class division so much?
Anyway, I looked out the window, listening to Chainscythe’s words, which made me more excited.
Dusky sky.
The long night was over and dawn was coming.
* * *
It was a clear morning when I returned to Heros headquarters.
It’s bright everywhere, the surroundings are noisy, and the sun hitting the top of my head is hot.
“Haaum.”
I suppressed the urge to yawn.
It wasn’t that hard to stay up all night for a day or two, but I couldn’t avoid my condition deteriorating.
I think this is a matter of mood.
‘Is it because of my days as a bastard?’
As I watched the rising sun after drinking in the dark of night, emotions welled up that were difficult to explain in one or two words.
Regret, bitterness, regret, self-destruction, etc… … .
Maybe it’s because of the memories of that time, but I stay up all night with a sober mind and feel a very strange feeling when I face the rising sun.
For some reason, I had the illusion that my mental level was increasing significantly. Maybe it was just for a moment, but I felt like I had become a wise man.
In summary, it will be wise man time.
“There you guys. “Are you sure you are taking the promotion test?”
At that time, a long-haired hero called us.
It was a woman with scars on her face, but her muscles were more impressive than those of most men.
Looking at their tanned skin and appearance, I think they are from an eastern barbarian tribe.
Chainscythe nodded and the barbarian woman spoke.
“There are four of you in total, right?”
“That’s right.”
“Hmm. Then, you’re almost there. “Follow me.”
Are they all here?
The words this hero left became clear after a while.
The place I followed was a fairly large room, somewhat similar to the classrooms I often saw at the academy.
And other people were already there.
“You’re here.”
There was also Verita.
“Ah-oh.”
I sighed sincerely.
I was embarrassed because it was my first time seeing someone whose stress bloomed just by looking at their face.
Next to Verita, who was waving with a bright smile, there were people she had seen during the first exam… … .
They were a scholar and a merchant respectively.
“ruler. “Everyone is here, please take a seat.”
The hero who guided us put his hand on his waist and pointed to the seat.
As soon as I sat down, Berita, who had been sitting far away, stood up and sat down next to me.
I asked this guy before he could say anything useless.
“What about the other six?”
“Everyone is safe, but they haven’t come to their senses yet. As a result… … .”
“I no longer have the qualifications to take the third test.”
The hero standing at the church cut off Verita’s words. Verita smiled slightly and nodded her head.
“ruler. I just received the results of the second test. It is said that this is the first time in Heros’ history that the ‘Cave Test’ has been cleared in such a drastic manner. “I heard that the test takers this time were unusual, but I guess there was definitely something different about them.”
The hero grinned and looked at us.
“Ulkua’s genius alchemist, the Roland family’s ghost spear, the 72nd school’s bloody mace, and the next great wizard. and… … .”
For some reason, the gaze was directed at me.
“Youngblood who saved the system – even Mr. Gold Fairy.”
“… … .”
Why does my tinnitus sound like that?
I’m so upset, really.
“The editorial was long. There is one thing I want to ask you. People who will not participate in the 3rd test. “Is there one?”
“ah. “I will stop here.”
At those words, the merchant slightly raised his hand.
“Actually, I think it’s a miracle that I even got to C level. haha… … .”
“okay. Was your name Hamas?”
“That’s right.”
“good. That’s it for Hamas, what about the rest?”
“… … .”
“There’s no more, right? I knew it. Looking at his face, it didn’t seem like he would be satisfied with C grade. good. There is something about the third exam. I will tell you in the evening. Heros will prepare a room for you, so go and get some rest. dissolution.”
He said he was disbanding and he was leaving first.
Only then did the remaining characters stand up one by one and leave… Meanwhile, Wizard Koraris glared at me again.
‘Then you die.’
I shook my head inwardly and said that.
How should I make that young wizard understand that there is a bombshell next to me right now?
Anyway, I sat still without leaving my seat. The same goes for Verita.
After a while, we were alone in the fairly large room, and it was only then that I opened my mouth.
“What happened? “The cave collapsed.”
Verita smiled lowly and responded.
“The cave was complicated like an anthill. Even if one passageway collapsed, there was no risk of being trapped. Rather… … .”
Berita looked at me again with bright eyes.
“I saw it!”
“what?”
“A huge wave of mana! A black flame that overwhelms even the musical instruments! And a palm of flame that pierced the entire cave! iced coffee… … ! It was an intense wave of mana that could only be felt in great magic! “I’m still thrilled!”
I wonder how good your eyes are to be able to see that sight.
I did my best to hide my shocked feelings.
“The cave collapse made things work out a little better in the end.”
“Is it going to work out well? … ah.”
Is it disposal of corpses?
The moment the dead knight’s face flashed through my mind, I let out a slight sigh.
Of course, that knight was a former church member, had a radical side, and wasn’t a particularly likable person as a person… … .
However, if you were to ask whether he was evil enough to die, it would be difficult to answer.
On the other hand, if you ask whether the death was completely innocent, that is not the case.
In any case, the knight was killed while trying to kill Verita.
Although the process was unusual, it was the same when looking at the results.
If the knight who found Verita hadn’t lost his senses, he wouldn’t have pushed me when he stopped me… … .
If I hadn’t been hurt by that, the knight wouldn’t have died.
Of course, no one could have predicted this butterfly effect. What should I say, this happened in an area that humans cannot calculate.
It was some kind of disaster.
‘… … .’
I thought as I looked at Verita.
I don’t know what form the third test will take, but… … .
It is too dangerous to leave this bombshell like this.
Something needed to be done.
* * *
They said they were notified about the third test around evening.
In other words, we were given time to rest for about half a day.
Heros probably thought that taking the first and second exams back to back was a forced march.
The room they provided was spacious and comfortable, perfect for resting as well as sleeping.
Suddenly-.
I opened the window.
It was a nice day with an unusually clear sky, but I decided not to do anything and take a nap.
After coming to Tefer, I realized the importance of rest, and at this point, I decided that sleeping would be more helpful than flying.
“hmm.”
When I got out of bed again, the sky was just the color of sunset.
It’s like going to bed when the sun rises and waking up when the sun sets.
“… “It’s the life of a fool.”
Seeing myself feeling pathetic even though I wasn’t really playing or eating, I thought that humans are animals that wake up during the day and sleep at night.
anyway.
Gurgling… … .
My stomach is churning.
Suddenly, I wanted to eat something.
I was hungry since I started grilling the octopus devil, so since I have a big appetite, I was starving for quite a long time.
‘There’s probably a restaurant here too, right?’
For a building this size, of course there is.
Maybe there are about ten of them?
I tried to leave the room while thinking nonsense.
“… hmm.”
First, I put down my hand holding the door handle.
Somehow, I had a feeling that if I went to Heros’ restaurant now, I would run into Verita.
Is this a premonition that is almost certain?
That woman might still be looking for me.
I went back to bed and sat down.
“It’s a measure… … .”
I don’t know anything else, but I felt like I needed to clearly organize how to deal with Verita… … .
That’s the moment.
[The ‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ is looking at you.]
“what?”
A whitish window that I had seen before appeared before my eyes.
“Second sister-in-law?”
[‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ asks if something is troubling him.]
“There is, but… … . “What’s happening all of a sudden?”
In the carriage, I continued to drink the holy water that Helsta gave me, and occasionally called my second sister… … .
The second sister-in-law never answered.
In the end, I gave up after realizing that communication isn’t something I can share the moment I want.
At this moment, my second sister-in-law was speaking to me again.
[‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ smiles slightly and replies that he feels a little more relaxed now.]
Can we only communicate when we have some free time?
So what is a situation where there is no leisure?
I became curious about the current condition of my second sister-in-law… … .
There were many other things to ask about Cheonaktanseo, but it seemed like time was running out to ask them all.
‘It just so happened.’
The second sister-in-law is rich in experience, deep in knowledge, and above all, wise.
Moreover, since I don’t really have to hide the fact that I am a church member, it was appropriate to reveal everything and ask for their opinion.
“So, what kind of situation am I in right now… … .”
I tried to summarize the situation as best as I could.
Of course, since it was Heros’ headquarters, it was impossible to use direct words such as church members or priests… … .
I said that there was a guy who took advantage of my weak points, and that I felt uncomfortable because that person’s mental state was not in perfect condition.
The sister-in-law, who heard the whole story, reacted.
[‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ reminds me of a trick.]
oh? What is it?
[Let’s kill him.]
“… “That’s a bit much.”
As expected, there are parts of you that are radical.
[‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ speaks.]
– Judging by her actions, she is a villain and even an enemy with a weak point. When such a being is a source of anxiety, there is no surer solution than killing it.
… Called.
The second sister-in-law seemed to be speaking.
“It’s sad, but she seems much stronger than me.”
[I am confident that the ‘Blind Heavenly Demon’ will teach me the tricks of a surprise attack.]
“well… … . It had monster-like regenerative powers. “Honestly, even if you cut off his head or burst his heart, there’s a chance he won’t die.”
He stopped responding for a moment to my response.
He probably seemed lost in thought.
It was at that moment that an unexpected person appeared.
[The ‘Iron Monk’ appears.]
Iron monk?
Of course, what came to mind was a person with a body as strong as steel.
“Fourth death penalty?”
[The ‘Iron Monk’ nods his head.]
“and.”
You can really talk to other executioners.
I asked with a brightened face.
“How you doing? “Are you feeling okay?”
Of course, I was talking about what happened at the academy.
If Arang had not dealt with hundreds of cavalry at that time, there would have been hundreds of casualties.
I know the strength of the death penalty, but it was the archmage’s secret weapon.
[He says that ‘The Iron Monk’ was a very good stimulus.]
“haha.”
Everything we face in life is part of our practice… … . The image of the fourth death penalty that I always talked about comes to mind.
I asked again.
“Did you hear everything I said?”
[The ‘Iron Monk’ nods his head.]
“What do you think about the death penalty?”
[‘The Iron Monk’ says that there is a clear algorithm in all human actions.]
[Even if the character appears to be irregular and the embodiment of chaos, he or she will definitely have characteristics, thoughts, habits, and ways of drawing conclusions.]
[I assert that if only such a pattern could be known, there would be nothing that could not be understood.]
I literally laughed at his son-in-law’s tone of voice.
I was just looking at the message window with a few lines of text, but for some reason, I felt like two executioners were watching me.
Oh, that’s right.
“Is there a third death penalty?”
A message appeared as if it had been waiting for me.
[‘A real man who skips breakfast and stays in the pub’ looks at you… … .]
What are you talking about?
[…] Since you are currently away, you cannot be contacted, so you will be connected to Sorisam after the beep sound.]
[Beepee-.]
“… … .”
fantasy,
