Chapter 30. Hunting a cornered rat. (6)
“Roland.”
Let’s gesture towards Hayden,
Sigh!
Roland mercilessly hit Hayden on the back of the head.
“Oh, what! why!”
Hayden squealed after being hit in the back of the head out of nowhere. It was really funny that her eyes never left Ellie Che’s direction.
“… … Hmm.”
“… … Huh.”
William and Dexter cleared their throats. Although I tried to hide it, the discomfort was evident.
“Just do it in moderation!”
“What did I do!”
“Take care of your eyesight!”
Meanwhile, the three knights were fighting.
“I’m sorry, sister. “But this guy has a good heart.”
“I’m sorry if I made you feel bad.”
Roland and Klaus scratched their heads and apologized to Elice.
“It’s okay, don’t worry about it at all.”
Elice just laughed it off.
In fact, considering what some of the nobles who had sought the top had done, this was not a big deal.
The flirtation thrown at the young, beautiful, unmarried owner of the merchant was truly beyond imagination.
He came with his wife to pick out accessories, and when she was away for a while, he would make dirty suggestions to Elice.
“I look forward to your continued support. Thank you.”
“Hey… … .”
Hayden looked blankly at Elise, who was smiling brightly.
“Oh my, I can’t live.”
“I’m hooked, I’m hooked.”
Next to him, Roland and Klaus looked helpless. It’s a bonus that William and Dexter’s eyes turn into triangles.
‘Those country bumpkins.’
Well, when did they ever see a woman as beautiful as Elice? Instead of women, I was busy killing sweaty men and monsters.
With the travel expenses I received, I was well-equipped with clothes and equipment, but the essence was the same.
It’s a bit immature, but I don’t hate it.
Tuk-tuk.
I walked up to them and patted their shoulders without saying a word.
“Stay here for the time being and work on defense.”
“Yes, master!”
“All right!”
The knights’ faces lit up. They seemed happy that I trusted them and entrusted me with the task.
“Please take good care of your accommodations.”
Elise smiled and lowered her head.
“The top will be more lively.”
William and Dexter secretly sighed. They seemed worried about having to live together under one roof with this many people.
“When do you expect the wizards’ attacks to end?”
Is it an illusion that William’s question sounds like ‘How long will they have to stay here?’
“It won’t be there for a while.”
I answered confidently.
Not only are there not that many people in the Wizard’s Tower, but not everyone will actively participate in Sienna’s plan.
This was already proven in the original work. Of course, it was a bit different back then, with Ekarot taking the lead in destroying the capital, not Siena.
‘They would have taken control of the Wizard’s Tower by now.’
I remembered Ekarot, who was listening to me with a serious face. All that remains now is to find and deal with the culprit behind this terrorist attack.
‘Sienna Cruelty.’
Wizards build a new castle after a certain period of time after entering the Wizard’s Tower.
Some people use ones built by the magic tower lord Midnell, while others build them themselves.
In the case of Sienna, it is the latter.
‘Cruel Tira… … .’
A castle that reflects her cruel temperament. And that also meant the end she would face.
Squeak-
The door opens,
“Everyone gathered here.”
A familiar voice flowed into the room.
“… … ah.”
Melina stopped in the doorway.
The pockets on the large apron contained various tools.
He had glasses on top of his head that I had never seen before, and they appeared to be a tool for concentrating while working.
“Master Abel.”
“Melina.”
I often passed by it when I visited the top, but it had been a long time since I encountered it head-on.
“I see you’re doing well.”
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“… … “Thank you.”
Melina calmly folded her hands together. Since I hadn’t seen her, her mood had changed a little.
The babbling side has diminished and his eyes have become much more mature. Her confidence and pride in herself rippled over her.
“Thank you, master.”
The way Melina looked at me was also different from before. The voice was full of sincerity that had never been seen before.
“What am I?”
“Thanks to you, master, I am.”
“If you know, do it well. “Don’t be greedy and hurt yourself.”
As I closed my eyes and smiled, Melina’s face became brighter.
It was truly a stroke of luck that I got my hands on her first. Alessia came in with her bonus as well.
At first, the guardian raised his hand to make the two move, but… … .
‘It seems there’s no need for that anymore.’
Alessia was able to fully stand up on her own legs, and Melina was also satisfied with the present where she could demonstrate her talents.
“ostrich.”
I tapped Leah’s shoulder as she was lost in thought.
“ah.”
Leah lifted her head and looked at me.
“The craftsman who made your hair tie.”
Leah’s eyes widened as she gestured towards Melina.
“You are the craftsman.”
Leah approached Melina and smiled brightly.
“I received a lot of help. thank you so much.”
“Oh, really?”
“Miss Melina crafted the magicite, right? Thanks to that, she was able to hold Aria safely.”
Leah grabbed the tip of her head and held it out to Melina.
“Oh, that’s there…” … .”
Melina’s eyes widened in surprise.
She immediately recognized the hair tie tied there as the work of her mother, Alessia.
“It’s really amazing. “I can’t believe I can bring out the power of the magic stone like this.”
“I just… … “I just did what Master Abel told me to do.”
Melina mumbled and wiggled her hands.
Most of the compliments she had received so far were about jewelry, so this reaction seemed quite unfamiliar.
“There is no need to humble yourself. “Because your skills are really great.”
As Leah repeatedly praised Melina, the speed at which she wiggled her hands gradually decreased.
“thank you… … . “I will continue to work hard.”
“They are still doing very well. “Miss Melina is a treasure to our top.”
When Elice joined in, Melina finally spread her shoulders proudly.
“thank you so much… … !”
It was a truly heartwarming ending. As I was looking at it, I just wanted to say something.
“You’re not going to drink alcohol these days, are you?”
Let me give you a quick remark:
“Ah, master!”
Melina shouted, her face turning bright red. She tried to suppress her laughter as people around her burst out giggling.
“Everyone pay attention.”
Clap your hands to get people focused.
Jack was cleaning up the dishes, William and Dexter were subtly blocking Elise from the knights, Roland and Klaus were constantly squeezing Hayden, and Melina was scrubbing the glasses on her head. Lastly, even Leah, who was stroking Aria while lost in her thoughts.
Everyone turned their eyes towards me.
“Now the day of decisive battle is not far away.”
Everyone listened to me and nodded slightly.
“The power of the capital was divided, and even the Wizard’s Tower participated in the war.”
I spoke to the people one by one, making eye contact.
“I will break down the obstacles blocking my way one by one and rise to the top.”
“… … .”
“An absolute and complete position that no one can challenge.”
There was no need to ask if you would follow me. Because they all knew my purpose and joined.
“… … .”
Our eyes met. People’s eyes were filled with only anticipation, interest, and joy for what would happen in the future.
“ostrich.”
I spoke to the girl who joined last.
“Have you made a decision?”
Leah lowered the hand that was holding Aria.
“After subduing those two wizards, I thought a lot.”
Leia’s eyes took in the twin wizards behind her. They had just finished eating and were fast asleep.
“A person who makes children do this should not become emperor.”
Leah’s gaze returned to me, transparent as always. Like clear ice that you can clearly see inside.
“I, Lea Nord Concellare, will stop Cain no matter what happens.”
A voice filled with firm determination.
‘I’ll tie your feet.’
It reminded me of Leah in the original, who made a promise in the face of the devil in Requiem. That’s how clear and vivid Leah’s will was right now.
Paste-
A blue energy flowed over Aria’s surface. With more purity and powerful power than ever before.
‘Ah, finally.’
Even Leah, Cain’s strongest ally, declared that she would completely stand by my side.
Jang!
Even the fate of Abel, which had tormented me so much, was shattered in my mind. The fallen debris scattered on the floor with a cheerful sound.
I will win. A more solid foresight than ever shone above the wreckage.
That moment,
Puzzle!
The air tore open and a scarlet portal appeared. It was truly perfect timing.
“brother.”
Ekarot walked out of the portal.
“Siena ran away and went to the imperial palace.”
Ekarot’s voice sounded a little helpless.
“What about Midnell?”
“Stay with Sienna. “I haven’t been able to dispel the magic yet.”
After hearing that, I was able to guess the situation. Why is Ekarot’s voice so weak?
“… … sorry. “I should have just done as my brother said.”
Ekarot lowered his head sullenly.
I didn’t trust Sienna from the beginning. She expected that she would use Midnell’s name to do all kinds of evil things against her.
Nevertheless, leaving her alone,
‘On the contrary, it will be poison to Cain.’
And because you can easily block it using Ekarot.
“are you okay.”
I patted Ekarot’s downcast head. The guy who would normally be disgusted just stood there silently.
‘Siena should have been sent to the imperial palace anyway.’
This is because she has to mess around there for things to go smoothly. Although she didn’t tell Eka Lot that much.
Instead, he didn’t stop him from giving Sienna one more chance. She added that she didn’t need to do that.
“If you forcibly destroy the magic, it will have a negative impact on both Midnell and Sienna. So that’s why… … .”
Ekarot muttered quietly.
He was still young and old enough to trust and rely on people. A moderate character who has not yet experienced murder.
And I intended to preserve that character.
“good job.”
I pressed the guy’s head with more force.
“It’s good to give a chance.”
Thanks to that, you too can live a new life.
After whispering to the original Ekarot, who can no longer be heard, I stood up.
“Stop being depressed. “Let’s go now.”
“To the imperial palace?”
“okay. “Even if we give them a chance, they won’t understand, so we have to use the last resort.”
He looked at Ekarot and grinned.
“There is an old saying that a falcon is medicine.”
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And back to the present, the imperial palace.
“Keep pushing!”
“Don’t let it distract you!”
There were shouts and people screaming.
Kagagak!
Sienna’s body retreated mercilessly.
“Ugh!”
The mana shield blocked the knights’ spears and swords, but did not prevent the caster’s body itself from being pushed away.
“You bastards!”
Sienna gritted her teeth and waved her hand.
Suddenly!
Red blood poured down the path of indigo-colored mana.
“Ugh!”
“Ahh!”
The knights who had just pushed her were knocked back and fell. Before their bodies even fall to the floor,
“You vicious witch!”
“Kill! “Kill me!!”
Other knights, overcome by evil, rushed forward.
Because the knights were constantly attacking, Sienna was unable to prepare for the next magic.
Even though the saint’s room is right in front of you.
In front of it, a double or triple wall of knights surrounded it. At the front stood Joshua, the commander of the Imperial Palace Knights, with fierce eyes.
“Hold the defense line!”
He led the knights ruthlessly and steadily pushed Siena forward, even at the cost of sacrifices.
‘That human!’
Sienna flashed her eyes darkly at Joshua.
Passut-Pasut-
She maintained the mana shield with her right hand and began collecting mana spheres with her left hand.
It was a level that would have been difficult for her to reach as usual, requiring tremendous concentration.
‘I’ll kill you!’
Sienna, who had already been driven to a dead end and was pressed for time, transcended this mental strength.
fantasy,
