Chapter 22. Calmly move forward one step at a time. (10)
I thought as I took a leisurely step forward.
‘It was a good thing I took the mountain path back then.’
The experience of using the mountain path when leaving the Obest territory was of great help. It was also thanks to his dramatically increased stamina and strength due to Requiem.
It was still a long way before I was out of breath.
‘A healthy body is such a good thing.’
I used to have a hard time going up and down even one flight of stairs, but I can’t believe I’m climbing this steep mountain without even blinking.
The new reality made me smile.
“…….”
When Conrad saw my face, he bowed his head even more.
I turned my head and checked behind me.
Currently, the only ones who can climb the mountain path with ease are the Ovest Knights, who are already familiar with the western mountains, and Mikel’s Nord Knights.
The rest of us didn’t fall down and fall into chaos due to the grueling hike we were experiencing for the first time.
The situation got worse after entering the snowy mountain.
Whioooooo!
As if it was a lie, the moment we crossed a certain starting point, a snowstorm suddenly began to swirl.
At this time, even members of the Ovest Knights, who were accustomed to mountain paths, had a hard time.
“Close your collar tightly! Make sure no bare skin is exposed!”
“Control your swords and arrows regularly! If you leave them unused, they will freeze and cannot be used!”
Conrad gave instructions at the top of his voice, but the sound was drowned out by the howling wind.
But it looked good to my eyes.
‘You’re doing well.’
The knights are following the precautions given in advance. But I didn’t know if other knights would do the same.
“hmm…….”
My eyes narrowed slightly.
Up ahead, I felt a presence other than the humans I had felt so far.
“Power stop.”
Thanks to Konrad relaying my order, the Ovest Knights stopped walking.
“young master?”
“Step backwards little by little, and surround the Graham family knights. Also join the other knights next to them.”
“I don’t know if I can afford to help them in this situation.”
Conrad gave a hint of dissatisfaction.
“Last time, they gave us a lot of food. And that was for free. We don’t even have enough to eat…”
“Is it really not enough?”
Conrad hesitated at the sharp question being asked.
“I’m sorry. Out of habit, I thought about it like I did when I was at Ovest Territory.”
“Conrad.”
“……Yes, master.”
A look of regret appeared on Conrad’s face. He looked at me and shrugged his shoulders.
“I hate saying things twice.”
Apart from the cold tone of voice. A smile appeared on my lips.
“Never question my orders again.”
My voice became even lower, and I struck Konrad with a colder blow than a blizzard.
“If you want to go back with all the knights.”
Conrad bowed his head deeply and then stood up again.
“Yes, master. I will keep that in mind.”
I brought my face close to his ear and whispered.
“Get ready for battle. It’s about to start.”
Conrad was startled and raised his head. Two wide-open eyes looked around, but all they could see was snow and rocks.
“…….”
But he no longer complained about my sudden command. I just moved the knights as I told them.
‘I like it.’
I guess I should consider hitting him a little gently next time we spar.
Crack.
I jumped lightly and jumped over the mountain path that others were climbing up while panting.
People were looking at me like they were sick of me like that.
“Lord Mikel.”
The place I headed was next to Mikel, who was leading the way.
“Prince Abel.”
A look of nervousness appeared on Mikel’s wrinkled cheeks.
“The weather is really unusual. I’ve never seen a snowstorm like this before.”
“It’s strange. It’s not the time for such a strong snowstorm.”
I lowered my voice so that Mikel could not be heard behind me.
“Besides, this road isn’t where the snow piles up like this. The snowy mountains only begin once you get past that guard post….”
The reason was obvious.
‘It’s because of Aria.’
Winter Sword Aria appears with a vicious blizzard.
The fact that the temperature in the north was dropping further and the weather was different from before meant that Arya’s descent was not far away.
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‘We should arrive before Aria shows up.’
I had to assume that the date of Arya’s advent that I already knew had changed. Because everything was progressing faster than the original story.
“It would be a good idea to stop for a moment and do some maintenance.”
“Stopping here will only cause your body temperature to drop further. It would be better to hurry and get to the guard post before we get buried in the blizzard.”
A snowstorm ahead, bodies becoming increasingly dull and stiff, and even the problem of people not accustomed to mountain trails falling behind.
Mikel looked quite impatient.
‘I can’t see those monsters.’
The swirling snowstorm blocked vision and limited hearing. No matter how good your senses are, your judgment is bound to be clouded in this situation.
Unless you have a special ability called absolute domain like me.
But you can’t say something out of the blue like you feel a monster… … .
“I don’t have a good feeling. Isn’t the terrain ahead perfect for an ambush?”
“Prince Abel is a very cautious person. But don’t worry. No monster has ever come down here before.”
Mikel smiled and said calmly. It seemed like it would be difficult to persuade him with words.
‘then… … .’
Just as I was thinking of several violent and sudden options,
“-!”
Suddenly, a shiver ran down my spine.
The moment I turned my head forward, my eyes met the bright yellow eyes hidden in the crevices of the rocks.
Soon, huge boulders appeared next to it and began to tumble down.
“Careful, up!”
I shouted a warning to Mikel and took a quick step back.
“what…….”
Mikel’s face suddenly hardened as he checked the front.
“It’s an ambush! Watch out above!”
The knights who belatedly heard the order all raised their heads. I was astonished to discover rocks rolling at an incredible speed.
“Everyone avoid!”
“Find cover!”
I kept my mouth shut and ran towards where the Ovest Knights were.
Kurrrrr-
At best, there are more than 20 boulders that are immediately visible. It was a crisis that could instantly destroy the formation and cause casualties.
Crack!
When I returned to where the Ovest Knights were,
“Hey, hey, I’m out of breath trying to take care of the other knights.”
“It seems to be a fairly intelligent monster. It uses its head.”
The members had already hid behind a protruding rock wall and were chatting leisurely. It’s a bonus that the other knights who were hiding together looked fed up.
Conrad, who was also hiding, waved his hand at me.
“Master, here we are!”
“no.”
“…….”
Rather than hiding with him in that cramped spot, I chose to find another empty spot.
Then I found it.
“Master! Come here quickly!”
“Wait a moment. Aaron….”
Derek is having a hard time pushing a member with his broken leg into a gap in the rock wall.
“……Ugh.”
In the original work, Derek survived until Cain became emperor.
That fate was now at a crossroads.
“young master?”
Conrad looked at me as I slowly stood up.
“Please control the members well.”
After leaving a word, I left the rock wall.
Grumble!
The sound of rocks scraping against the ground becomes louder,
“Everyone bow your heads!”
“Stick close! Don’t raise your head!”
“Protect the injured!”
That is when each leader shouts urgently.
Pababababat!
I was running towards Derek, sliding down the snow.
“Master! Where are you going? It’s dangerous!”
“Why are you doing something you don’t do before? Since when did you show so much compassion!”
Among the members shouting out in concern, one member with a particularly pessimistic face muttered softly.
“Everyone, let’s stop worrying… Is the master a person of great stature who could get hurt by something like that?”
“…….”
The atmosphere of the Knights of Ovest became solemn due to the harsh tone that penetrated reality.
Meanwhile, I had reached where Derek was.
“Stay here. Just hang in there for a little while until other members come to rescue you.”
“young master…….”
I clicked my tongue as I looked at Derek creating a tearful scene with the young knight.
“They are having fun.”
“Ah, Prince Abel?”
I grabbed Derek’s shoulder, who was startled.
“What!”
He lifted Derek up like a piece of luggage and threw himself away. Fortunately, he didn’t bother me by struggling like some kind of princess.
bang!
A chunk of rock hit where Derek and I had just been standing.
“Hi!”
The knight hiding next to him let out a gasping sound. Derek was startled and tried to turn around.
“Aaron!”
“I’m fine, don’t worry.”
Boom, rumble-
The rock that hit disappeared down the mountain, leaving behind fine debris.
Derek, who was following the trail, groaned.
“Oh my god. I wish I could just pass by there….”
“It’s not over yet.”
As soon as I finished speaking, other rocks started flying in one after another.
Boom, boom, boom!
The sound of hitting the protruding part of the floor echoed. The whole mountain rumbled as if there was thunder.
The ground trembles so much that your legs shake, and a roar that deafens your ears.
“Hmm.”
As if I were doing acrobatics, I lightly dodged the rocks and ran away. With Derek hanging by his side.
“crazy!”
“Are you out of your mind?”
“Avoiding all that?”
The Knights of Ovest and other knights who were hiding behind the rock wall and watching us let out an expression of astonishment.
‘It’s easy.’
A rock the size of a house that seemed to others to have appeared in the blink of an eye appeared to me as nothing more than a rolling stone.
“excuse me!”
Derek, who was hanging there without looking away, pointed his finger. His hand went towards the rock wall where we could hide our bodies.
Crack!
He kicked the ground and leaped with all his might. He jumped a few steps in one go and headed there.
The moment I reached right in front of you,
“be careful!”
Derek let out a piercing scream.
Rocks that had hit the ground and split into pieces were rushing towards us. It was too big to avoid.
Sreung!
He stood there and pulled out his sword.
“Now What…….”
The moment Derek twisted his body in surprise. The sword stretched out in a straight line.
pop!
The moment the rock and the sword collided, there was a loud noise like an explosion.
Pasasasak-
Soon, the rocks that turned into pebbles were scattered as if bursting.
Derek, covered in all the debris, looked devastated.
“……The rock shatters like this?”
“You don’t know that song?”
While retrieving the sword, he hid himself under the target rock.
“Break the rock and gravel. No, was it a rock?”
As I hummed the note, Derek’s face turned pale.
“I don’t know. I’ve never even heard a song like that.”
“Not if you don’t know.”
“No, more than that, what did you just do? It felt like I hit it with a sword. Is that what happens to a rock?”
“You just have to hit the right spot with the right amount of force.”
Derek looked at me answering calmly and shook his head.
“It seems the rumors were true….”
“What rumor?”
“I heard that Lord Mikel said that the name of the strongest man in the empire would soon change. That’s not what he was talking about about you. Opinions were divided.”
Derek let out a sigh after being released from my arms.
“Now that I look at it, it seems to be true. The talent of a genius is incredible.”
Mikel, that old man said that?
fantasy,
