Episode 285
After speaking, I tried desperately to think about the past, but no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out how the Demon King had been summoned from the North.
This is strange.
The case is different from the previous Demon King of the Black Swamp and the Demon King of the Blood Moon.
The summoning of these two demon lords was all secret. It happened in a way that is generally unknown… It has not spread widely in the world.
Of course, it didn’t reach my ears as I lived like a disabled person with my tendons cut.
However, in the North, the story of the demon king being summoned by the remains of the frost giant Ymir is completely different.
This is a major event that could overthrow the entire unknown empire. No matter how pathetic I was living, I would have heard that rumor at least once.
So at this point, I had no choice but to admit an uncomfortable truth.
The future was definitely changing… … .
The knowledge I have about the future is becoming increasingly useless.
‘Damn it. ‘It hasn’t even been a year yet.’
In other words, the amount of change I have made in less than a year is that much.
“If this speculation is true, the situation may be much worse than we think.”
“In what way?”
“First of all, there is an absolute lack of power. If the church is summoning the devil, the Golden Horn’s core power must have been mobilized here. “It is impossible to fight them with just the number of people here.”
This is the same even considering Verita, who has at least S-class power, and Lanfero, who has yet unknown power.
Sandra said with a sigh.
“… The members of the Golden Horn Church have particularly strong individual fighting skills. The same goes for Sir Conrad, the corrupted swordsman. “He was one of the top five knights in the empire, but now he has become the sect’s stooge.”
As for Sir Conrad, I have heard of it.
He was a knight belonging to the Imperial Royal Knights, but at some point he changed his mind and joined the church.
If the reputation is correct, his strength will be comparable to that of an S-class hero at a minimum… … .
With the church’s magic added, it may be even more than that.
“How on earth should I deal with this…” … .”
“The size is far beyond what an outcast clan like us can handle. “We need to request reinforcements.”
Araksad shook his head at Ramon’s words.
“Where? Imperial family? Or Heros headquarters? Either way, it would take at least ten days to get here. It will take a similar amount of time to receive our report, so at least 20 days will be consumed. It is too late.”
On the other hand, there is now less than a week left until the Demon King is summoned.
This means:
“… “Whether it becomes porridge or rice, we have to face each other.”
The air became several times heavier in a hopeless situation. It was a very depressed atmosphere, but was it because all the members were heroes?
No one panicked.
I don’t know if I should consider this fortunate.
“What about the others? “Even if it’s not Heros, aren’t there a lot of strong people in this wide northern region?”
“For example?”
I recited about famous people from the North that even I had heard of.
“The [Ice Claws], a tribe of giants famous for their bravery, and the [Frozen Hunt], a group of hunters… … . “I also heard that the guard at the Utgarde camp and the camp leader are also incredibly talented.”
“You know quite well. “But there is no one we can ask for help.”
Ramon said, smiling bitterly.
“[Ice Claws] live in the deepest part of the north, so it is difficult to contact them. Additionally, outsiders are highly ostracized, so even if you ask for help, there is a high possibility that they will not respond. [Frozen Hunt] is a hunting people, so they are basically a wandering group. The probability of encountering one in this vast land is extremely low. Lastly, Utgarde… … .”
“You will be kicked out of the door.”
Sandra received Ramon’s words.
“They focus all their attention on managing violent criminals. “Anything other than that, even if it involves the church, will be rejected.”
When I heard the story, I thought it was a very scary place.
Perhaps if we gather all the power in the north, we will be able to form an impenetrable fortress that not even the Dark Church can easily touch… … .
Does it feel like each person has an extremely strong sense of collectivism?
It is a mess with a different atmosphere from the eastern part, which is chaotic because they are hostile to each other.
“I think the first priority is to inform the Cheonpung Knight of this news.”
“… Well, I guess so.”
The only hope lies in the other heroes who made the expedition to the north.
Of course, even if you add up all their strengths, it is still difficult to guarantee a sure victory.
The probability that it was only done with rat claws has risen to the level of rat toes?
And the most important thing is how to deliver this news to them.
“Senior Ramon, how long does it take from here to the Frostwolf Tribe’s village?”
“wait a minute.”
Ramon took out an old map from his pocket and spread it out on the table.
“This is a snowville village… Frostwolf Village is here. No matter how much I hurry, it will take five days. Depending on the weather, it could be twice that… … . “The problem is that we have to cross the ice lake first.”
Simultaneous sighs came from all over the place.
There were only six days left until the full moon, but there was no point in taking five days just to get there.
Ramon, who hesitated for a moment, looked at Lanferro and said.
“But wouldn’t you be able to cover it in two days, brother?”
At those words, our eyes focused on Lanfero. Lanfero frowned, as if he was uncomfortable with this kind of gaze.
“what… “I will be affected by the weather, but I will arrive within three days at the latest.”
“really?”
“okay. But isn’t it a bit much for me to be away?”
It seems that Lanferro is worried that something will happen in his absence. She seems to have a surprisingly strong sense of responsibility as the leader of her clan.
Ramon said with a smile.
“The right place at the right time is your habit of speaking, right? Each of us must do what we can. “There is no one who can convey the situation faster than you right now.”
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“hmm.”
Lanfero sighed.
“If I insist on this, it will be like spitting in my face. I can’t help it. Let’s just say I go and come back… … .”
After thinking for a moment, Lanfero pointed to the map and said.
“It would be correct to say that the entire northern part of the country is now the cult’s territory. Just because I am there is no guarantee that I will arrive on time. So let’s decide in advance.”
“What?”
“If I do not come by the morning of the sixth day, you must become a separate unit.”
“… … .”
“Enter the stone gate with this member, then shake up the cult bastards beyond as much as possible. Risk your life and create a gap in their plans.”
Lanfero’s voice continued.
“Even if I’m a little late, it doesn’t mean I won’t be able to meet the Knight of the Wind Wind in time. As soon as I meet him, I will explain the situation to him and find the stone gate. “I don’t know how long it will take.”
“What if the stone gate is not nearby?”
“The probability of that happening is low. A lot of giants have already gone missing to begin with, right? I thought it was strange from the moment I heard about it. Even if that large species were buried in the snow, it wouldn’t be difficult to find it. “The fact that it disappeared as if evaporating probably means that there is a stone gate nearby.”
“hmm.”
“So let’s set a date for the cancellation. “The day before the full moon, five days from now.”
We nodded at the same time.
* * *
Lanferro appears to be leaving immediately.
When I asked if it would be okay to leave at least before daylight, this was the response I received.
“It’s daytime for me right now.”
Come to think of it, Lanfero was a vampire.
Contrary to me, I would feel much better in the middle of the night.
“Then please take care of me, Luan.”
“Isn’t that something you would say to the youngest?”
“Your skills are not that of the youngest.”
“Well, that’s true.”
While Lanfero was laughing, a black air current rose from his entire body and instantly turned into a flock of bats.
Then, a gloomy wind blew up and quickly turned into a storm of bats.
“… “You’re a real vampire.”
It was amazing to see with my own eyes one of the most representative abilities of vampires, bat transformation.
Anyway, it seemed to be much faster than most carriages. Since you can fly, crossing the ice lake should be no problem.
“Corrupted. To be honest, I haven’t heard a single good rumor… … .”
Sandra, who was following Lanfero as he left, said.
“Surprising.”
“What’s the big deal?”
“Did you say Lanfero? The clan leader said. If he doesn’t come, you should storm in among yourself. And everyone else agreed with that.”
“… … .”
“The clan leader’s order to become bait and risk his life is a clan member who accepts that. Heroes who feel this level of responsibility are rare these days. “The current Heros place the highest priority on ability, and because of that, most of them treat things like character and beliefs in an old-fashioned way.”
Sandra shrugged.
“Well, I’m not in a position to say something like this. I thought similarly. “It’s tacky to risk one’s life for something like beliefs.”
“is it so?”
Sandra smiled slightly and tapped my shoulder.
“You are young, but you have quite a lot of guts. It seems like he has quite a bit of skill. “I liked it.”
“I’m honored that you think favorably of me.”
“What is your rank? “I think he’ll be a pretty famous rookie.”
“Class B.”
“… “You’re taller than me.”
After that trivial conversation, I went back to the northern mansion with Ramon.
So, a place that became a temporary hideout.
“Why are you going there?”
“You have to sign the document. “Have you not officially joined Corrupted yet?”
“ah.”
“For your information, Sister and Lady Mir have finished everything.”
Even in this situation, I don’t forget to join the clan… … .
I saw Ramon again. Clearly, this green skin was not an extraordinary talent. Although all of Corrupted is like that.
Before leaving, I waved my hand in front of Mir, who seemed mesmerized for some reason.
“Hey, Mir. are you okay?”
“… Okay.”
Mir said with a completely unwell expression on his face.
‘Now that I think about it, I actually admire this guy, Ymir.’
When I thought about it, it was difficult for Mir to be fine right now.
This guy didn’t even know the fate of his family, and then he heard that the corpse of a former hero he admired had been dishonored.
It’s hard to judge because it’s someone else’s feelings, but it’s probably a feeling that makes your blood boil.
I didn’t particularly comfort or encourage Mir. For some reason, I decided that this guy needs some time alone to gather his thoughts.
I left Mir alone and headed to the northern mansion.
Still, the day is unusually sunny today. Does it feel like there is no wind and the sky is clear?
But the fact that down here, the cultists are plotting a sinister plan to bring down the devil, somehow makes me lose my appetite.
“By the way, senior.”
“yes.”
“Is this all Corrupted’s power is? So, the only ones that can be mobilized right now are you and Araksad?”
I heard that Corrupted has a total of nine clan members.
According to Lanferroe, it doesn’t seem like they are a group without performance, but without skills.
As claimed, the skills of the Lizardman called Araksad seemed to be quite considerable.
The fact that even I cannot judge his skills at a glance means that even if we fight, he is at least as strong as me.
“ah. There is one slime. “I may not be able to use it with all my might.”
“rest of it?”
“hmm. I do not know.”
“… “What do you mean?”
“That’s it. They all usually act individually. If I go to the mansion right now, someone might be back. “Even if several months pass, it is difficult to see your face even once.”
“It’s a fascinating place.”
“It’s Brother Lanfero’s policy.”
I don’t know much about Heros’ clan, but I can tell that this policy is not normal.
After chatting about various things, we arrived at the northern mansion and waited quietly until Ramon brought the documents.
“ah. Now that I think about it, there is one clan member I didn’t introduce.”
“Slime?”
“no. I haven’t seen you yet, but since they said they moved to the basement, why don’t you come say hello? “I think it will take me a while to find the documents.”
After speaking, Ramon entered the office.
“… Move it?”
You talk like an object.
There was something suspicious, but as Ramon said, there was nothing else to do, so I wandered down to the basement.
As I went down the dusty stairs, a dark space greeted me.
It was not that there was no light at all.
Due to poor construction, there were gaps between the wooden planks, and the lights on the first floor fell through them.
“… … .”
I don’t think there’s anyone there?
Although I was quite sensitive to the presence of living things, I didn’t feel anything in particular. Just in case, you can turn on your phone and check.
All I could see was the clan’s common items or unused items piled up haphazardly.
I wonder if anyone could live in this dirty place in the first place. If it weren’t for the cold north, it would have been so dirty that it would have been infested with bugs and rats.
ah. There is one thing that is unusual.
It was a huge golem sitting at the end of the basement.
Is it an older model?
Compared to the White Knight produced by the Dean at the Academy, it was a very crude and heavy design.
However, it didn’t look like it would work because it wasn’t particularly maintained and was covered in a lot of rust.
There was nothing else, so I tried to go up to the first floor again… … .
“Did you say hello?”
Ramon asked, sticking his face out from the basement stairs.
“Senior, what are you teasing the newbie? “There’s no one here.”
“yes? What kind of sad words to say right in front of me… … .”
“uh?”
I blinked and looked ahead again.
“Could it be this golem?”
“Hehe. “Yes.”
Ramon laughed mischievously.
“Golden Golem Noren. It is a relic of an old era that even has its own ego. “It is said that its internal structure is at a level so high that even current alchemy cannot interpret or reproduce it.”
“… hmm. “It just looks like a big tin can.”
Even though I was sitting there, I could tell that it was extremely large. So much so that I don’t even know how they moved it to this basement.
“Besides, you have an ego? “Does this even work?”
“I usually rest most of the time. What did they say? Was it in power saving mode? “But we can still wake up and talk once or twice a month.”
“hmm.”
It’s called a golden golen, but it doesn’t seem to be made of gold. Or is it gold somewhere beneath the surface or inside?
As I was observing the rusted surface, Ramon approached me before I knew it and said.
“Even though it looks like this, the outside is incredibly hard. “Even if Brother Araksad swings with all his might, he won’t even get a scratch?”
“really?”
“Really. Moreover, Noren said that this is a relic of the ancient dwarf kingdom, and from what I heard, it even defeated a dragon.”
“Ohh… … ?”
I saw it in a fairy tale.
It is said that the relationship between a dragon and a dwarf is the worst. It is said that this is because the dragon coveted the weapons, armor, and works of art of dwarves with good dexterity.
In other words, this meant that it was a decisive battle weapon created by ancient dwarves to fight against the dragon.
“So you’re saying he’s incredibly strong?”
“That’s right.”
“That’s bad. If you had such a powerful senior, why didn’t you tell me sooner? Wake me up quickly. “Let’s ask for help.”
“uh… … .”
Ramon looked slightly embarrassed.
“The desire to do so is like a chimney. “There is a big problem.”
“problem?”
“yes. “This golem needs fuel to move.”
“Then you can supplement it.”
“… I can’t. For us.”
“why.”
As I looked at him with a blank face, Ramon slightly averted his gaze and muttered.
“Because Noren’s fuel is gold… … .”
“… what?”
“It takes dozens of kilograms of gold to operate it for one hour.”
“ah.”
I said hesitantly.
“So the golden golem… … .”
“That’s right.”
“… … .”
I was convinced right away.
Even bright apricots have their limits… … .
fantasy,
