Episode 77
First, we cleaned up Palm’s body.
At best, all they could do was carry the body, dig it in the ground nearby, and bury it, but it was better than leaving it as is.
This is all we can do now.
“… I will have to ask Mr. Gyoui for a formal funeral later. Since you are an official priest of the Church of the Sun, you must be familiar with etiquette and procedures.”
Evan’s eyes sank deeply.
“And the one who made Palm like that… “I will make you pay for it.”
I feel good about this decision.
An unwavering goal becomes a solid foundation, helping you not to be swayed by difficult situations.
But right now, Evan’s condition seems to be in danger.
Do you feel like your goal will actually have a negative impact?
I didn’t say anything and went back to the cabin with Evan.
“You mean that cabin.”
“huh.”
“I think its original purpose was probably a rest area prepared by the instructor. “Pam was probably wandering alone in the woods and found her cabin, where she decided to take a break.”
“… I see.”
Returning to the cabin, it seemed like Charles and Mir had cleaned up the mess inside.
I couldn’t clean up the blood stains, though.
“… So what do we do now?”
Mir responded to Charles’ words.
“Weren’t you looking for a place to sleep?”
“Shall we sleep here?”
“I didn’t say that, but…” “If the location is not suitable, there is nothing we can do.”
Mir said something surprisingly practical.
It’s just as I said.
Although there are less blood stains and less smell of blood, it does not change the fact that this is a great place to live.
At least it would be much better than sleeping on a tree or outside.
“… “What do you think?”
First of all, Charles asked me if he thought of me as a team leader.
I thought for a moment and said.
“I think I should postpone sleeping for now.”
“What am I going to do if I don’t sleep?”
“Search the surrounding area.”
The group members blinked at my words.
“It’s not just for the exam. “We are looking for other groups, not monsters.”
Charles, who was the most perceptive here, nodded.
“It’s to ask about the circumstances. “Because incidents like what we saw may have occurred in other groups as well.”
“that’s right. Although it is unlikely, you may run into an instructor… … .”
Of course, this may all be my imagination, and Farm may have simply been killed by a monster.
Then it would be like making a complete mistake.
‘Is that better?’
Even if you try in vain, you’ll think, ‘It was my mistake.’ It might be better to just end this.
“I search for a few hours and if there is no result, I come back and focus briefly. Of course, in turns. how is it?”
Everyone in the group nodded, with no one objecting.
I said, getting up from my seat.
“Then let’s get started right away. “Before the night gets deeper.”
* * *
The Butterfly Forest was a dark place even during the day, but it was much darker at night.
Fortunately, all the butterflies that had been lighting up the surroundings had disappeared.
In the darkness everywhere, I often heard strange noises, and above all, I felt like my body was freezing because of the cold.
“… “If I had known this would happen, I would have bought a lamp.”
Charles, who was more sincere than anyone else to save points, was even willing to say such a thing, so I said it all.
“By the way, are you sure you’re going the right way?”
“If you’re anxious, will you stand in front?”
“… … .”
When I use my eyes, my night vision becomes much brighter, so I had no choice but to take the lead.
The remaining three are following behind me, keeping a close watch on the surroundings.
“Can you see anything?”
“Not yet.”
Compared to the atmosphere, the forest itself was quiet.
To be more precise, it is eerily quiet.
Not only the sounds of animals and insects, but even the wind somehow seems to have stopped.
Sabak-.
All you can hear is our footsteps.
If you advance to a quiet place like this, even the most talkative person will inevitably shut up.
We walked through the night forest without any more conversation than was necessary.
And about ten minutes later.
I discovered this strange being for the first time in this forest.
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“… … .”
I, who was leading, raised one hand and all the guys who were chasing me stopped.
“… “What do you have?”
“About 50 meters ahead.”
“That’s amazing… … . “Can you see all the way there this night?”
I didn’t have time to respond to Mir’s praise.
These guys must have sensed that my expression had hardened, so their expressions changed.
“… “What are you looking at?”
Would these guys believe me if I told them what I’m seeing?
Whether you believe it or not, you need to prepare.
“Do you guys have any experience fighting demons?”
“… yes?”
In fact, there was no option to run away from the beginning.
Its blood-red eyes were fixed on me even before I caught sight of it.
Flap!
The moment the devil spread his wings, I shouted.
“In formation!”
Immediately after, a terrible roar echoed throughout the forest.
My whole body was thrilled by the roar that made me cover my ears without thinking.
‘Damn it… … .’
Why is there a devil in Badniker’s territory?
* * *
The fur of a black leopard, the horns of a mountain goat, the wings of a bat, and the tail of a snake.
From the burning eyes that seem to be filled with lava to the ominous black air currents emanating from the whole body… … .
It’s my first time seeing a devil, too.
This guy really had the same characteristics as the devil I saw in the book.
Flap-!
The devil did not attack us right away, but spread its large wings and flew high into the sky.
Kwaja Jajajak!
It was a loud flight that shattered all the branches that were in the way.
Eventually, the devil reached the night sky and looked down at us with his back to the moon.
“Ah, devil… … .”
Mir’s voice trembled.
I understand.
There are very few people who have actually seen the devil.
A creature of the Demon King and a terrible creature whose very existence is no different from a plague.
A monster that cannot be compared to other monsters is the devil.
“Nonsense… Ah, the devil… … . Ooh, we’re all going to die here.”
I turned my head and slapped Mir, who was making the most pathetic noises, on the cheek.
“Do you want to talk nonsense? Are you really going to stay here? “Did you forget what you promised?”
“promise… … ?”
“You said let’s start a fun rebellion.”
“ah… … .”
At my words, a little light returned to Mir’s eyes.
thank god.
I don’t think I have time to care any more than this.
With another roar, the devil from the sky fell towards us.
“away!”
After pushing away the group members, I raised my strength and caught the devil’s body as it hit the ground.
Gurgling!
Is this what it would feel like to receive a siege weapon with your body?
‘100 million… … .’
I felt like my stomach was shaking, and my vision turned completely black for an instant… … .
Even in the midst of intense pain, I put more strength into my hands.
This cold, hard thing caught now looks like a devil’s horn… … .
Come to think of it, I once heard that the devil’s power is concentrated in the horns.
Should I try breaking it?
Pudduk… … .
Does this sound like it’s coming from my ribs?
‘okay. There’s no way it’s going to be a struggle.’
I immediately released my hand and tried to push it away, but it was too heavy.
To begin with, it was as big as four or five bulls put together.
Should I put in a little more effort?
“Luan-!”
At that time, with Mir’s cry, the demon’s body was dragged backwards.
And I burst out laughing at the scene that was revealed.
This is because Mir was violently pulling the devil’s snake tail, as if playing tug-of-war.
The other two guys seemed to have come to their senses after Mir’s performance, and they also attacked with their own weapons.
Small wounds increased one by one on the devil’s body, but there were no particularly effective hits.
“Use God’s protection!”
Divine protection is the power that lies at the opposite end of the devil.
After hearing my words, the group members suddenly came to their senses and used their individual protection.
A spirit form similar to the one Charles had used when escaping from the swamp last time appeared behind him, and the color of the mace he was holding turned red.
Evan didn’t seem to have changed much on the outside, but his sword skills had become much sharper.
Mir… I’m not sure if I wrote it or not.
Anyway, thanks to this, the three guys ended up taking their time in their own way.
It means I have some free time.
“Whoop…” … .”
In that case, it is better to use this time rather than joining the battlefield right away.
The strongest attack I can make right now.
‘One big shot.’
If you can’t kill it in one go, things become a hassle.
I thought of the first half of the existing 100-day eclipse, but it was difficult to find something suitable for the current situation.
When I just made contact, I felt the thickness of this guy’s leather and muscle density.
The conclusion was reached that a tolerable attack could not cause death.
So, while improving my strength, I thought of eating herbivorously.
The sparring that took place frequently with the hunting instructor during this retreat.
At that time, countless herbivorous thoughts that I had come up with as a joke passed through my mind.
‘The most intense and lethal one among them… … .’
Herbivore using the hardest part of the human body.
Grumble!
My knees felt hot.
The moment the devil, who had been hesitating from the attack, spread his wings and roared fiercely, I kicked off the ground and flew into the air.
At that moment, the devil turned his head, looked at me, and opened his mouth wide.
The smell of sulfur came from this guy’s throat, as if he had eaten something.
Not only that, but it feels like something is wriggling under the uvula… … .
Flames?
“Luan! Avoid!”
Immediately after, the entire field of vision was filled with fire.
Red flames covered my entire body.
“Lu, Luan got hit!”
“Calm down! For now, let’s maintain the formation… … .”
“You monster!”
Noisy.
I internally criticized the team members’ fuss and grabbed the devil by the horns.
Crying?
The devil made his first strange sound.
Are you surprised? Even the devil is surprised.
but. From this guy’s perspective, he saw two hands coming out of the flames and grabbing his horns.
I grinned.
Perhaps because it was a devil’s fire, it was definitely much stronger than an ordinary flame.
I may have suffered burns all over my body.
The devil opened his mouth again.
Flames squirm in my throat.
Of course, I’m not one to watch that happen twice. I raised my knee and kicked him, forcing his mouth shut.
Kwazijic!
Perhaps because it was closed so hard, I could see the devil’s shattered teeth falling out.
Of course, this is far from enough.
“cover!”
The team members who had been watching the situation foolishly came to their senses and attacked again.
Surprisingly, it was Mir who showed the most outstanding performance.
Mir showed off his strength and swung the hammer. Every time this happened, dents appeared on the devil’s body.
The ear-piercing screams of the devil are a bonus.
As the devil went on a rampage, my body, holding on to the horns, shook back and forth.
To begin with, it was so huge that its head was so enlarged that it was not easy to catch it by the horns.
It’s like hugging a beautiful tree with all your might.
I gathered my energy in my forehead and then headbutted the devil’s head.
Cough!
“100 million… … .”
My head is spinning.
Strangely, I seem to have received more damage.
Still, as if I was the only one who ended up like this, the devil also momentarily lost his sense of balance and stumbled.
Finally, the devil gave up trying to shake it off and reached out directly for me.
In the meantime, the group’s attacks once again exploded on my body, but it seemed like they were trying to focus on getting rid of me, the most annoying person, first.
I thought it was time to step on the devil’s nose and hang on to his back.
It has a thick neck, so you can’t strangle it like you did when you killed Mine Osel before.
Still, I have to finish it.
Because I am hanging on, the team members have no choice but to passively attack to some extent.
I hit my elbow hard.
Kwazijic!
This is the texture.
I feel confident that this attack went well.
The devil waved his arms and fell down.
Coo… … !
The devil made stupid noises and waved his arms, but soon fell down.
“Whoosh, whoosh… … .”
Charles looked at me with surprised eyes.
“just now… what?”
“I don’t know.”
Because I haven’t named it yet.
I wiped the blood from my forehead without saying anything.
“You have to avoid here for now.”
“why? “Didn’t you knock it down?”
“I knocked it down. But this guy is a beast, the lowest of all devils.”
“Why is that?”
Charles said with a stiff face.
“… The lowest level demon beast. “Features come in groups.”
There was no need to explain further.
At the same time, mournful cries rang out from all directions.
fantasy,
