Episode 297
[…] this… … Can you hear me… … ? … Hey… … .]
“huh?”
Mir’s ears perked up and he looked back. Of course, there was no one nearby.
“Yes… … ?”
Mir narrowed his eyes and pressed his temples with both fingers.
However, there was no way I could see something that was not visible.
“Why are you doing that?”
“Didn’t someone just call me?”
Araksad looked at Mir’s face and shook his head.
“I didn’t hear anything.”
“I see… … . Did I hear it wrong? … .”
“You never know. “You may have been the only one who saw through the church’s machinations.”
“I don’t think so… … . “It didn’t feel evil.”
“okay?”
After thinking for a moment, Araksad looked around and said.
“First of all, let’s start with cleaning up the surrounding area. “I don’t have enough hands, so please help.”
“I understand.”
Mir moved quickly and freed the captives.
“Thank you.”
“Really, I thought everything was wrong now… … .”
Most of the prisoners here were safe.
Not only the body but also the mental state is normal. This is in contrast to the anxious appearance of those seen in the [Duel Arena].
‘These are people who haven’t done [the work] yet.’
Of course, Araxad doesn’t know what that work is.
However, there is a clear difference from the prisoners we saw earlier, so it is more correct to believe that the church did something wrong.
Whether it’s intimidation, torture, or mental modification.
“Hehe… … .”
At that time, a kid looked at Araksad and cowered. It was an attempt to free the restraints that bound his body, but it was a very regrettable response.
Araksad felt embarrassed at times like this.
Mature northern warriors would have taken an indifferent attitude to Araksad’s characteristic appearance, but he was not yet a young human.
“Are you okay?”
At that time, a soft voice interrupted, and the child’s wary face quickly changed.
We see nuns liberating prisoners or soothing their bodies and minds with a smile comparable to that of a saint.
Although he is covered in blood… In the eyes of a child, it looked better than the white-scaled Lizardman.
“I’ll take charge of this place, brother.”
“… “Please.”
Blood Mace Razvet is a celebrity in many ways.
A beautiful appearance and a contrasting eccentricity, but what stands out more than anything is its strength.
I heard that he was the strongest among the 72 Heretic Questioners, but Araksad did not believe the rumor.
Heresy Inquisitors are those who fight against the Church on the front lines, and in some fields, they are experts who are even more familiar with demon hunting than heroes.
It is also an organization with a history as long as Heros, perhaps even longer.
What does it mean to be the strongest in such a group of monsters?
This means that his skills are at least on par with Heros’ S-class hero.
Due to Araksad’s cautious nature, it was natural that he was not quick to believe it.
However, the inaction that Razvet had just shown in the battle immediately changed that thought.
Sometimes there are people like that. A being who can alone change the situation of the war.
In Araksad’s opinion, Razbet was that type.
Originally, Araksad risked his life to subdue this camp. Even if he was lucky, he expected to be seriously injured and have one of his limbs cut off.
However, everything changed with the arrival and performance of that Heretic Questioner. It’s not without scars, but at most it’s just a scratch.
That’s natural, since that woman killed about half of the church members.
“Oh, father?”
“Mir!”
“… … .”
While freeing the prisoners, there was an unexpected reunion.
Among those captured in this camp were giants, among whom were Mir Giant’s parents.
‘They don’t look much alike.’
Araksad thought this as he watched the reunion of the two father and daughter, and approached the man.
“Are you the leader of the Frostwolf Clan?”
“That’s right… … . “What about that one?”
“Araxad. “He is the hero of Heros.”
Mir’s father – Dormon looked at the Lizardman in front of him with a strange look for a moment.
Lizardmen themselves were a species that was difficult to find in the North, but even the scales of this man were white. There was a dark pattern engraved on it, making it feel even more foreign.
Seeing that he was sitting at about the same eye level as me, he was quite large and had a huge number of weapons.
Honestly, if it weren’t for this situation, I would have been skeptical.
“father! “This person is my senior!”
“hmm. “I see.”
I never thought I would be reunited with my daughter in a place like this and even become a hero.
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I didn’t think I would return to my hometown right after Badniker’s retreat ended.
At best, I expected them to be active in the Islands, the East, or other lands in the North.
… Anyway, it seemed clear that the mysterious Lizardman was a hero.
Dormon said, lowering his head.
“Thank you for saving me.”
“It was nothing. “Rescuing you was also for our sake.”
“Does this mean you need help?”
“exactly. And I’m curious about the circumstances of the matter. “According to the last report I heard, most of the people in Frostwolf Village are missing. How did that happen?”
“… I’m not sure. I think I heard a bell, but my memories after that are vague. It seems like I’ve been walking for quite some time, as if I was struggling in a dream… … .”
“… … .”
Dormon’s expression became serious.
“I don’t know anything else, but the sound of that bell is dangerous. The will to fight disappeared in an instant, and even my mind became faint. At that moment, it was as if my life was in the hands of the cult. They could have kidnapped him like this, modified his body, or even taken his life. “As simple as stomping on an ant.”
“It must be the power of the devil.”
Sister Razvet, who seemed to have freed all the prisoners, intervened.
Dormon, who was looking at this blankly, asked.
“Heresy Questioner?”
“That’s right.”
“It’s soaked in blood.”
“Yes.”
“Why don’t you wipe it?”
“Because I’m going to ask you again anyway?”
“ah.”
Some rather stupid-looking lines were exchanged.
Araksad returned their attention by lightly hitting the ground with his tail.
Razbet continued.
“To resist the power of the devil, you must have protection, possess divine power, or possess a holy relic… … . These three methods are representative. “Other than that, you will be controlled by the power regardless of your physical strength.”
“hmm… … . But some warriors of our tribe also have divine protection.”
“That’s right. Maybe that’s why the church categorizes the brothers separately.”
“What do you mean?”
“To put it simply… “It is a more luxurious offering.”
Silence falls again at Razbet’s words.
Araksad looked at those who had just been rescued.
Most warriors have combat skills, but will they really be a great addition to the military?
First of all, they were all naked without any equipment, had little resistance to the instruments, and did not seem to have completely returned to their senses yet.
What is needed is a hero with experience confronting the cult.
Araksad said, looking at Dormon.
“Our clan leader has headed to your village.”
“hmm?”
“Originally, he was supposed to come back in time, but he couldn’t. “Did you notice anything strange in the village just before you left?”
“That’s strange… … .”
Dormon thought about it carefully, but shook his head as if he had come up with nothing.
“As far as I know, there wasn’t any-.”
It was that moment.
Whioooooooo!
A strong wind was heard from somewhere, and the entire cave trembled. The shaking was so loud that ice flakes fell from the sky.
Araksad and Razvet, as well as the warriors who had just been released, looked up at the ceiling nervously, and at that moment, a cold wind passed by them quickly.
“What about that just now?”
“I think something happened… … .”
The cold wind passed by in an instant, but the vibration did not go away.
Araksad felt like a premonition just before a strong earthquake.
Of course, earthquakes occur in the North as well.
Suddenly, a strange thought occurred to me.
Imagine this ice cave collapsing due to a sudden earthquake, and everyone inside being crushed to death.
The absurd thing was that, from the perspective of protecting the peace of the empire, it might not have been such a bad ending.
Araksad did not have an accurate grasp of the Church’s plan at this point, but he felt it instinctively.
While most of the people were unable to understand the reason for the sudden abnormal phenomenon, Razbet, who was staring straight ahead instead of the ceiling of the cave, spoke briefly.
“coming.”
what? And I didn’t even ask for water.
With those words, the entrance to the cave shook, and frozen corpses appeared.
Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
What made them different from ordinary corpses was that they could move, and even terrible roaring sounds came out of their snouts as if they were alive.
“Get the kids back!”
Dormon shouted, then jumped up from his seat and ran forward.
The advance of the giant Dormon, especially among the giants, shook the cave violently.
Dormon plunged into the swarm of corpses with his bare body and began to sweep away the corpses like some kind of siege weapon.
“Help the tribal chief!”
With shouts that could only be heard in war, surrounding warriors also joined the front line.
Araksad also wielded a weapon on the front lines.
A swarm of corpses covered in tattered bodies… … . I was surprised by the number, but it wasn’t that threatening. The person controlling this corpse must know that much.
If so, there is a high probability that this is not the end.
Then Razbet shouted again.
“It’s heaven!”
“… … !”
I felt an evil presence that could not even be compared to a moving corpse.
The moment Araksad kicked the rushing corpse and looked up at the sky, he suddenly saw a bat hanging upside down from an icicle in the cave.
no. It’s not a bat.
They have black fur, slitted eyes, and wings reminiscent of bats, but they are much more evil than that.
A bunch of demons.
‘Is there too much?’
Even at a glance, the number seems to easily exceed a hundred.
Those with flashing eyes all lost their claws, fell down, and started randomly attacking the surrounding area.
“Ugh, ugh! “My arm!”
“You bastards! “Get away from me!”
You can’t fight a corpse with your bare body, but fighting a demon without a weapon has its limits.
However, we cannot help everyone.
The corpses that filled the surrounding area were now obstacles rather than enemies, impeding movement.
Did they send a group of corpses for this purpose in the first place?
I can feel the wires gradually being pushed back. Not good. This end is a dead end. This means that there is a limit to stepping down.
Kwasik!
Then, the back of my right hand was bitten by a corpse.
Since we only responded to demons attacking from the sky, our guard against corpses on the ground had become dull.
Since he was almost completely missing his jaw joint, his chewing ability was limited, but touching rotten teeth was dangerous in itself. Needless to say, he is also wearing a musical instrument.
Araksad struck the corpse away with his shield.
“Wow!
A huge figure was seen running through the battlefield with a huge roar.
It was Dormon who went out for the first time.
Although he had just been released from custody and did not even have any special equipment, his performance was dazzling.
In Araksad’s opinion, Dormon was showing the greatest performance along with Razvet on this battlefield.
But is a large body necessarily an advantage?
The disadvantages of this hassle-free mass production are no less significant.
Being huge also means exposing yourself to many places.
Sigh!
“father!”
Mir shouted in surprise.
A demon fell from the sky and ripped off Dormon’s left ear.
The devil burst out laughing and chewed the torn off ear as if showing pride.
Dormon stretched out his large hand and grabbed the demon’s head. The devil was not small, but he was nothing compared to a giant.
The devil’s head was wrapped in the giant’s hand like a small fruit and smashed with a crunching sound.
“Don’t back down!”
Dormon shouted in a voice that had not weakened at all. The giant Warcry has reached the end of the battlefield.
The warriors responded with shouts and gained momentum.
I immediately realized that only Araxad was bluffing.
Can’t last long.
If so, you need to change your tactics.
Instead of honestly dealing with the crowds of corpses and demons, we must drive out those who control them.
But can you afford it?
If you leave this battlefield now, the others will be wiped out in an instant.
I knew this because Arakshade was blocking one of the largest waves, the endless waves of corpses.
moment of choice.
Will it continue like this?
Or will you be prepared to make some sacrifices before making the move?
Kwasik-.
Just before making a decision, there was a sound like a crack coming from the wall on the right.
Araksad’s heart sank.
‘Here again?’
The third number prepared by the denomination -.
It was the moment when the words ‘total annihilation’ crossed Araksad’s mind.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
A powerful storm raged everywhere, tearing corpses and demons apart.
Araksad’s gaze looked beyond the collapsed wall.
A young man with a tall appearance like a legendary hero appeared, flapping his wings. Just like an angel in mythology, he was clad in a subtle radiance.
“… “Heavenly Wind Knight!”
Heros’ S-class hero, Feed, smiled.
“Luckily, I guess it wasn’t too late.”
fantasy,
