EP.124 The road to the north (2)
Deacon Sebas.
This elderly man with graying hair had been the Grace family’s butler for a long time. He devoted most of his life to Grace’s family.
‘It’s been a long time.’
Although he can only reflect on his brief thoughts now… he has overcome so many hardships and adversities that he cannot be expressed in just one sentence.
Master of the North.
The Grace family, so called, is anything but ordinary. It is far from the word ordinary.
‘It’s different from ordinary nobles.’
Do not enjoy luxury and vanity. Don’t even try to decorate yourself. Living a raw life, they are closer to warriors than nobles. While other nobles sip tea and hold social gatherings and balls, the Grace family hunts one more orc in the snowy mountain.
In short, the way of thinking itself is different.
Because Sebas had a very ordinary way of thinking, it took him a long time to adapt to the Grace family. When I think back, it was truly a long time ago.
‘It’s direct and unadorned, the way of paying respect is different, and the way of thinking is simple, so if you’re careful, it may seem like you’re lacking…’
Still, it is a great family with its own beliefs.
Therefore, Sebas did his best in the task given to him: ‘Assistant to Lark Van Grace.’ He at least taught her manners so that she would not behave rudely wherever she went, and taught her to be considerate of her ladies.
‘Of course, it would have been like that.’
How did it end up like this?
Sebas recalled the conversation he heard a moment ago.
-You also threw an ax at me.
-It was like that.
-I started kicking and doing things like that.
-···? Yes, it did.
In the North, the kind and gentle master went to the royal capital and turned into an unbridled bastard.
‘I think I need re-education…’
Sebas let out a short sigh.
Then he turned his head slightly and glanced at the cabin of the carriage the owner was riding in. The owner is nodding his head repeatedly and listening to someone.
-So, like this…
There is a woman sitting next to the owner.
Her flowing gray hair and blue eyes are like her symbols. Sebas was well aware of the rumors about her.
Rania van Trias.
A professor who appeared like a comet in Aplia, the largest magic academy in the capital. Because of her high level of class and her unique appearance, her name was often mentioned in aristocratic churches.
A beautiful young lady with gray hair.
The famous professor of Aplia.
Gray lily of Trias.
In fact, it is an environment where rumors about her are bound to spread. She is the only daughter of the Trias family, which raised an ashen wizard.
Not only does he have a unique appearance, but his magical knowledge has also been verified by taking up the position as a professor at Aplia. She is a woman who has all the elements that would interest the children of an aristocratic family.
‘If you come to a social church, you will definitely become the center.’
However, she did not attend any social churches. Unless they were related to Aplia, there were only a very few nobles who had seen her face.
A woman wrapped in a veil.
A person who retains mystery.
Sebas glanced at her.
Certainly, children of noble families would be thrilled. Her gray hair, which flutters at the slightest movement, matches her elegant appearance, and you can understand why she was given the nickname ‘The Gray Lily.’
‘···It suits you well.’
Sebas nods his head without thinking.
It is quite a picture to see him talking with Lark. I think she did well to force her rambunctious master to wear formal clothes.
-Yes, so…when…
Anyway, what are you talking about so happily?
“hmm.”
Sebas gently lifted his ear.
It wasn’t something a butler would do, but I was worried that my master might make a mistake. As I brought my ears closer, I could hear the words clearly.
-Yes, so like this…
-Yes, that’s right.
Are we teaching something as professors and students?
Sebas smiled happily and nodded without thinking. However, that is only for a moment.
-Trolls have thick necks. When breaking it, he sticks his finger into the space between the cervical vertebrae like this…
Sebas’ eyes widened at the words that followed.
-Aha, then when to cut off the joint…
-That’s similar too. You use two axes, right? I heard this from someone I know. If you can’t cut it off in one go, try using an ax like you would a hammer.
-yes?
-Put an ax in the ground and hit it until it breaks. Look around, if you hit it, it will break? Hey, they say there’s no tree that won’t fall if you take it 10 times.
The teaching is correct.
That’s true, but… it’s a completely different teaching than I expected. Sebas looked into the inside of the carriage with trembling eyes.
-Keep taking pictures. Until you run out.
-indeed···.
You can see the professor shrugging his shoulders and the owner continuously nodding. At first glance, it looks like a teacher giving a lesson and a student who has achieved enlightenment…
‘Is this… right?’
The content of the conversation is extremely extreme. Sebas shook his head with a mysterious expression.
“···As expected, you are the person recommended by the master.”
Gray lily.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
Flower of Trias.
I feel like I have had a little taste of the true identity of the so-called daughter of the Trias family. Sebas let out a long sigh as the spiciness filled his mouth.
2.
In the North, the flow of mana is frequently disrupted due to snow storms that occur all year round. What that means is that you can’t use the transfer device.
‘Actually, there are rare places where a transfer device can be used.’
Especially if it is a long distance rather than a short distance.
The spell called teleportation itself is a spell that is close to impossible to use in practice. If even the slightest abnormality occurred at the location specified by coordinates, teleportation would transform into a spell that would kill the caster.
Moreover, teleporting long distances to the north where a blizzard is raging… is almost suicidal.
Because of that, I was traveling by horse-drawn carriage, but I didn’t feel any discomfort. Although the size of the carriage was large, the mana used was so smooth that the shaking was barely felt.
It was just unfamiliar to me.
“···The carriage is more comfortable.”
“yes?”
“never mind.”
I rested my chin and glanced out the window.
The scenery passed by at a fast pace. The very idea of traveling by carriage was a bit unfamiliar to me.
‘That’s right, because I ran all the way around the front lines.’
It is a magical world overflowing with demonic energy.
In such a place, not only carriages but also carriages powered by mana could not be used.
‘I stayed up all night walking. Fighting against the flocking demon beasts was basic, and the demon world was full of traps…’
Everywhere you step is a trap.
The daily routine was to dismantle the spell mines planted by the damn skull gourd and forcefully proceed by breaking the barrier.
‘Easy to travel by carriage?’
I sighed and laughed.
At times like this, I feel like I have retired from the battlefield. I didn’t just dislike this unfamiliarity that came from an unexpected place.
Squeak.
As I was thinking that, the carriage stopped.
“Knock,” said the butler who knocked on the door.
“I think I’ll take a break to replenish the carriage’s mana. “I will prepare a meal, so please wait a moment.”
···Preparing a meal for you?
I tilted my head as I thought about the food I had packed inside my robe.
“lakh.”
“Yes, Professor.”
“···Do you cook meals while traveling these days?”
“yes?”
Lark looked at me as if wondering what I was talking about.
“Uh…don’t you always give it to me, not these days?”
“is it···?”
I even brought cooking utensils, but I didn’t think I would need them. I smiled awkwardly and got off the carriage for a moment. I was thinking of getting some air for a moment.
“Keuung…”
I stretched out and stretched.
The sun had set and the surroundings were dark. Normally, it would have been time to prepare for camping. I glanced around.
‘Forests, vacant lots, open spaces. You can make a bonfire by roughly cutting twigs and starting it…’
The gaze naturally turns to the forest.
A place to pitch a tent and a place to hide naturally came into view. Instead of wandering around the forest, as was my habit, I stopped for a moment.
“···This is also a disease.”
And then he burst out laughing.
There was no need to camp in the first place. The carriage runs along a set path. It is said that it does not discriminate between day and night. Even if I have to camp by chance… I will camp comfortably among the guards.
There is also a need to set a watchtower.
There is no need to cast a soundproofing spell.
There is no need to toss and turn in your sleep due to the moans of bitches leaking out between orders.
“Anyway…”
I guess I really retired.
This journey would have been perfect if I had just gone on a leisurely trip, but I keep following my old habits.
‘I guess that means the five-year gap is big.’
Five years on the battlefield.
Five years in which I had to see a lot, experience a lot, and learn a lot.
Habits formed in extreme situations are not forgotten as easily as you might think. In my head, I understand that this is not a battlefield, but my body keeps trying to move according to its habits.
“It’s a strange feeling.”
I muttered that and turned around.
Before I knew it, the butler who had finished preparing the meal was coming to call me. I walked toward the fancy carriage and looked back for a moment.
A forest in darkness.
When you look at the forest that reminds you of the night scene in Magyeong, there is a person that comes to mind.
‘Kyle, what is that bastard doing?’
Well, you will eat well and live well.
그 개새끼가 할 일이야 뻔했다.
“I guess they’ll just be hitting on rice cakes.”
It was obvious even without looking.
Rather, I couldn’t imagine it being otherwise.
“Miss, the meal is ready…”
“Yes, I’m leaving now.”
I walk with the guidance of the butler.
The way he walks and the shoes he is wearing are different from when he was on the battlefield. I smiled faintly as I looked at the shiny, shiny shoes.
I would like to go a little light on this trip.
It felt like I was going on a relaxing vacation.
3.
Warrior Kyle Torben.
He adjusted the holy sword and held it. The softly flowing starlight surrounds the whole body. What is caught in the clear view is darkness. Deep, deep darkness.
Giggeek, Giggeek.
I hear the sound of something rolling beyond the darkness. It is the sound of bones rolling around. The sound of bone creaking against bone echoes softly in the darkness.
Ta-ta-taek, ta-ta-taek.
Bone meets bone.
A strange sound echoes across the black plains. The knights standing behind Kyle swallow their saliva. In the darkness, where you can’t even see an inch ahead, only sound echoes.
gulp.
Around the time the sound of Mokuldae falling over was heard.
“Get ready.”
Kyle said.
“come.”
As he spoke, a light emerged from the darkness. It is different from the starlight rising from Kyle’s body. Similar but different. It is an alien light.
ancient text.
Ancient spell circuit.
An ancient spell that mere humans cannot understand glows softly in the darkness. Light and light connect as if drawing constellations. Eventually, it reveals itself.
“iced coffee.”
A robe made from the skin of a human face.
Dark demonic energy leaking from the cracks of the strange skeleton.
“Ah ah ah ah ah.”
Every time it opens its mouth with a clicking sound, black breath comes out. Every time the jaw moves, a strange noise sounds. Noise becomes laughter.
『Ah, ahhh, ahhh.』
It makes you laugh.
A bone-crackling sneer echoes throughout the battlefield.
『Fear the shadow.』
A disaster that has lasted hundreds of years.
The ancient lich, Skeval.
Disaster revealed itself before the warrior.
『Come, child of the star.』
Thick darkness fell on the grassland.
A word from the author (author review)
I wanted to create a scene where Skebal appears with great dignity… but why? Even if I try to hold the weight with heavy sentences, I feel like I can’t hold the weight…
*Typo. This is an illustration created by the author. As expected, the quality is amazing!
