Episode 291
Mir saw a white-scaled lizardman walking in front of him.
It’s really amazing.
With so many different weapons strapped to their backs, how can they make no sound?
From what I heard, the nature of this mission is an invasion. I heard that because covert action is the main focus, the number of weapons was reduced as much as possible.
Still, in Mir’s opinion, it was still a lot.
Since there was no warrior in the Frostwolf tribe who could wield such weapons at the same time, Mir had great respect for this senior Lizardman.
“stop.”
“Oh, yes.”
Mir, who had completely learned how to use polite language over the past few days, nodded and followed closely behind Araksad.
Araksad narrowed his eyes, looked ahead, and spoke briefly.
“I see a suspicious place. “It may be a key facility for the cult, so take a look around.”
“yes. Should I wait here?”
“That would be better.”
“I understand.”
After responding with an awkward formality, Mir lowered himself on the spot.
Araksad looked at Mir with slightly untrustworthy eyes. He has never had children and has no intention of having them… … .
It feels like leaving a baby alone in the river.
Of course, this is a rude thought.
This is because this little girl would have overcome her own hardships and become a hero.
Mir was amazed again as he watched Araksad leave.
Even though it is at least twice as large, or three times larger if you add its volume, it moves almost without showing any signs of presence. So much so that you can’t even hear the sound of stepping on snow.
A snow troll crawling under a pure white snow field would be noisier than that.
“Whoa… … .”
Mir, who was left alone, was wary of his surroundings, but soon he began to feel drowsy.
I know it’s a very dangerous thing.
– The cold usually makes you forget your sleepiness.
– So, if you feel drowsy despite the cold snow, you should be careful, because it means your physical condition is at its worst.
Mir remembered his father’s advice and pinched his thighs or collected snow and dabbed it on his face to drive away drowsiness.
How long has it been like that?
After a while, Araksad returned.
Mir couldn’t read the Lizardman’s expression, but for some reason, he got the feeling that the senior was very embarrassed.
“… The security was so tight that I couldn’t check properly, but it definitely seemed like it was one of the major facilities. There is a lot of concentration of troops. It’s more than just the dueling venue we saw earlier. “It’s strange.”
“What’s strange?”
“Because we usually deploy a lot of people to the places that require the most attention. In other words, the church decided that it should pay more attention to that unidentified place than to the duel field where numerous warriors were fighting.”
“ah… … !”
Mir, who had no knowledge or low intelligence, understood Araksad’s words.
“Are you saying there might be more warriors over there?”
“Or there may be other valuable items hidden there, or a priest may be holding a ceremony there.”
Araksad thought for a moment and spoke.
“… There is no time to consult with others. We don’t have much time left. My plan is to first dominate that area and then see. “I don’t think it will harm us no matter what.”
“I understand.”
This is the moment Mir nodded.
“That place is the religious camp.”
Araksad, who reflexively held the hilt of his sword, relaxed his guard when he saw the owner of the voice.
“Sister Razvet? “Didn’t he go in the opposite direction from us?”
“That’s right. However, I realized later that not only time but also space in this cave was distorted.”
“What is that… … .”
“To put it simply, it means that we need to move together from now on. “It was just luck that we were reunited again like this.”
“hmm.”
Araksad nodded.
Because I don’t think it makes any sense.
“What does camp mean?”
“Most of the northern residents kidnapped by the cult are being held there. “The difference from the duel is that those imprisoned there have not yet lost their will to fight.”
“Then, if we liberate it… … .”
“yes. “It will be powerful.”
In that case, it was not a matter of choice; it was something that had to be done. The force has been strengthened with the addition of Verita.
Mir also quietly clenched his fists.
My father and his compatriots were not present in the duel arena. That means there is a high probability that they are imprisoned in that concentration camp.
Or maybe he was already dead, but I decided not to think about that right now.
The Frostwolf tribe is not that weak.
“Let’s hurry. “I don’t have much time.”
“oh. By the way, Sister, are your wounds okay?”
“You mean the wound?”
“yes. My shoulder is still bleeding… … .”
“… … .”
Berita paused and groped her shoulder.
Mir remembers that wound. Three demons falling from the ceiling. It’s a wound that occurred when they attacked.
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Araksad asked curiously.
“As a monk and priest, I understand that you also have the ability to heal, so why did you neglect your wounds?”
Soon, Verita smiled slightly and said.
“It was a small wound, so I forgot to stop the bleeding. We’ll solve it soon. “Please go first.”
“yes.”
Berita sent Mir away first and then glanced down at her own wounds.
Because I was so accustomed to living a life of pain, I didn’t even realize that the scars were being left unattended.
Naturally, Verita is not affected by musical instruments.
Even if this cave is connected to hell and creates a strange environment, this means that Verita’s abilities will not be affected.
A scratch of this magnitude would have healed on its own without even being conscious of it… … .
Although Verita could see the result clearly, she took a moment to focus her healing power on the wound on her shoulder.
“… … .”
Nothing happens as expected.
Since the wound was still there, Berita forcibly stopped the bleeding by tightening the muscles and blood vessels.
Still, an unholy possibility occurred to me.
“… no way.”
* * *
cold.
It’s so cold it makes you cry.
The tips of my fingers and toes were sore that they were torn, and my eyelids were stuck together as if they had been glued together, making it difficult to open them.
While my mind was confused in many ways, I instinctively realized that the current situation was very dangerous.
It’s no joke, I really feel like I’m freezing to death.
‘… Cheil Chloride.’
Hwareuk-.
A fire rose from the danjeon.
Even though the muscles and joints were frozen, the flow of true energy within the body was unblocked.
Just as even extreme cold cannot freeze flowing sea water.
“Hmm… … .”
Only then did I let out my breath.
Had he not been breathing this whole time?
The cold air clawed at my lungs, but I couldn’t stop panting.
After a while, the internal energy spread throughout the body and made blood flow normally.
As if oxygen had been supplied to the brain belatedly, normal thinking returned.
I forced my still creaking body to stand up.
Whioooo… … !
It was the center of a snowy field where a blizzard was raging.
… What was your last memory?
‘He broke the priest’s head and ran away… … .’
I got caught up in a huge snowstorm.
Could it be that he was swept away by the blizzard and ejected from Ymir’s body?
I thought of the worst possibility, but soon realized that wasn’t the case.
Because I was still alive.
The damning mark on the back of his hand still remained.
According to Verita, if you fall beyond a certain distance, you will die instantly… … .
This means that this strange snowy field-like place also surprisingly has a chance of being inside Ymir’s body.
‘What on earth happened to the body I ate?’
There has to be a degree to something big, and wouldn’t this be at least several or dozens of times bigger than the legendary dragon?
As was my habit, I suddenly came to my senses after thinking about random things.
‘What about Ramon?’
I looked around.
And not far away, I found Ramon buried in the snow.
Although his body was already stiff as a corpse, he could feel his faint breathing and slow heartbeat.
Still alive.
I placed my palm on Ramon’s chest. Using air power like this is risky, but if you leave it like this, Ramon will die anyway.
Kwaaaaaaaa!
The fire released from the palm exploded into Ramon’s body.
Since the opponent was frozen even to the inside of the body, there was no sharp move, but it still took a lot of internal energy.
“Cough… … !”
Ramon opened his eyes, almost exhaling.
Meanwhile, I looked around. It’s too cold here. Even if it’s just for a little while, you need a place to block the snow and wind.
The snowstorm was so strong that visibility was greatly limited… … .
‘What about that?’
The shape of a building could be seen in the distance.
no. Is it a building? It looked like a ruin or a temple.
No matter how big it is, is it still a building inside your body?
It was absurd, but there was no time to hesitate.
I carried Ramon around me and headed toward that unidentified building.
The closer I got, the more I realized that it was a ruin that had been abandoned for a long time. Most of the buildings were dilapidated and had gaping ceilings and walls, but I was able to find the most intact building there.
After squeezing myself in there, I took out dry firewood and an oil-soaked cloth from my bag. Then she snapped her fingers and created a flame.
Good luck!
A bonfire was soon made.
After warming up my cold body, I rummaged around the campfire and adjusted the direction of the smoke. This building also has a slightly open ceiling, so there is no need for a chimney.
[Yeonja, Yeonja? Can you hear me?]
At that time, I heard Mushin’s voice.
I answered, thawing my frozen hands and feet.
‘yes.’
[…] I guess you can finally hear me now.]
Judging from the way he spoke, it seemed like he kept calling me. I didn’t have the strength to respond so I closed my mouth.
[Did I end up here…? … .]
‘Do you know where this is?’
[I know. A temple inside the Frost Giants… … .]
‘If it’s a temple, who is it for?’
[Of course, Ymir, for his own sake. Ymir was also recognized for his achievements during his lifetime and became a titan after his death.]
‘What on earth was the Church planning to do with Ymir’s heart?’
[It must have been an attempt to corrupt the body and make it a vessel for the devil.]
What do you mean?
‘Is there anything different from a normal summon?’
[It’s completely different. Devil… For a being of the level of a vengeful god, no matter how perfect the ritual and the best sacrifice are, there is bound to be a limit to its stay. It means that you will definitely be sent back to hell. However, the body of the frost giant Ymir can sufficiently contain the existence of the Demon King.]
‘That means… … .’
Musin sighed deeply.
[…] Until Ymir’s body breaks, the evil spirit can remain on the continent. Years, decades or even centuries… … .]
Really, it’s f*cked.
My body had thawed a bit, but my head felt cold again, as if I had been doused in cold water.
Then, I suddenly realized something.
‘But I broke the priest’s head, so didn’t the ritual fail?’
[Did they kill it completely? To the point where you can’t move anymore?]
‘… That’s not it. That priest, I smashed his head and he still moved, just like a ghoul.’
[Then you can no longer speak.]
‘That too… no.’
Even though his upper jaw was broken, a strange sound came out of his throat.
It was a roar no different from the howl of an animal, but it meant that he was able to make a voice.
[Then it is hard to say that the ritual failed. Judging by the decomposition of the heart and the condition of the instruments, this ceremony was already in its final stages… … . If you can move and talk, the ritual will continue. Even if the speed is slower.]
‘A plague.’
I said while swearing.
‘Then it’s not the time to be warming up here. ‘How can I get out of this damn temple?’
[I can’t leave.]
‘yes?’
[To be precise, it is so rare that it is close to impossible.]
‘No, I can’t go out…’ … . If there is an entrance, shouldn’t there be an exit?’
[That’s why I told you, run away right away.]
Musin sighed deeply again and spoke.
[…] Where is the giant girl now?]
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