#563
The fog that had thickly covered the city was gradually clearing. This was also because the party’s preparations were a little later than expected.
Polygonal- polygonal-
As Hashim strode briskly down the street, Ian, sitting on Moro’s saddle, followed alongside the carriage.
There were far fewer people walking around the downtown area than usual, and it couldn’t just be because of the fog.
‘As expected, everyone seemed to have a rough idea of what this fog meant.’
Ian nodded his head indifferently as he looked around at the people who were each hurriedly walking somewhere.
It was still a long time before dawn. Once the fog had completely cleared, the imperial people, ready to leave, would pour into the streets.
Purrurr…!
Moro snorted harshly and shook his head. His breathing was heavier than usual, probably due to the haze mixed in.
For most people, it might only have an inexplicable sense of discomfort or fear, or perhaps a heightened sense of emotion, but this guy must have felt it much more clearly.
“Calm down. There are no enemies.”
Ian whispered, stroking the boy’s lush mane. Moro let out a long breath as if catching his breath.
Maybe the guy just wanted to go back to his original form. Hadn’t he been in a state of disguise ever since the wall collapsed?
It was then that the window on the side of the carriage opened.
“It’s a shame to leave now.”
Thessiah’s relaxed voice continued. She added, sticking her white face out through the window.
“It was just starting to get a bit fun.”
“…I thought you were sad to leave the South.”
Ian looked back at her and answered with a low smile. Tessiah shrugged, sticking her left arm out the window.
“I used to live practically locked up in a mansion, so what would I miss? I guess I’m just a wanderer.”
Her attire, now that she has shed her cloak, has become lighter in many ways. She looks more like a pirate than an old fairy. It was also the result of leading Simon through the streets at night for two days.
His thoughts may have been a little different, but it was clearly a very fulfilling and enjoyable time for Thessaia.
“Of course, the real fun might start now.”
Tessiah added with a meaningful smile. The corners of Ian’s mouth curled up involuntarily.
“It’s not a good thing to be fearless.”
“Don’t worry. It’s not gone. I told you. Those are the moments when you can feel alive the most.”
I just want to stop feeling it.
Ian shook his head slightly, mumbling to himself. It was only after that that a dark face appeared on the other side of Tessaiah.
“What kind of interesting situation is waiting for you?”
It was the beggar boy, Shahin. Tessaiah smiled.
“Our sprouts don’t need to know. I won’t tell them either.”
“There is a tribe of demons in the inland sea called Bukiakia.”
It was at that moment that Ian blurted out:
Hashim’s shoulders, who was walking ahead, trembled, and Tessiah suddenly turned to look at him.
“Is that the demon tribe from the old tales?”
Shahin asked, blinking.
Ian nodded.
“Yes. And his followers are swarming around. That’s why the port is blockaded. The fleet of the archipelago is going to fight them.”
“What if I tell you everything…!”
Tessiah, her eyes wide open, suppressed her voice and spat out. Then she glanced at Shahin.
“How hard was it to convince you? Just reassuring you won’t be enough-”
“That’s what I’m saying. Your life could be in danger.”
Ian cut him off without even looking at him. Looking into Shahin’s eyes, he pursed his lips again.
“So if you’re scared, just get off here. You have to think about your siblings too.”
Surprisingly, Shahin rejected both Thesaiah and Simon’s offers.
It was because I had two younger siblings here. One of them was even a man who was not related to me by blood.
He said his father was never there from the beginning, and his mother passed away a few years ago after vomiting blood.
After that, this guy begged on his own to feed his younger siblings.
“I’ve heard rumors of monsters flowing in from beyond the black wall… but the Demon Clan…”
Shahin muttered softly. It was right after that that Tessiah grabbed the boy’s hand tightly.
“Don’t worry, Shahin. Even if you die, my promise will still stand. The fairies of Erenos will continue to look after your siblings.”
This was the condition that Tessaia set to persuade Shahin. If he went to Erenos, she would take care of his younger siblings as well.
He even decided to send a fairy to look after his siblings while he was on the ship.
That was possible thanks to the magic book that allowed me to communicate with Diana. It was much smaller than the one I had given to Charlotte, so I could only exchange really important information, but I was willing to give it space.
“Thank you very much for your kind words, but….”
Shahin, who was looking into her eyes, added, slowly pulling his hand away.
“I have heard that there is nothing as meaningless as a fairy’s promise, Elder.”
“What? Who would say something like that…! … He said all the right things.”
Tessai, who had opened her eyes wide, clicked her tongue briefly and continued speaking.
“That’s true. Except for me, of course. I’m not like those ungrateful bastards. Isn’t that right, sir?”
Ian, who caught her gaze, snorted and shrugged.
“Well, that’s true.”
“You see? The Nari you respect vouched for it.”
“But don’t fool a child like that.”
At Ian’s addition, Thesaiah, who had been raising her chin as if in surprise, stuck out her lower lip.
Of course, Ian continued talking without paying any attention.
“Once you get on the ship, there’s no turning back. Nothing bad might happen, but if it does, I won’t have the luxury of protecting you. And besides… .”
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Ian added, glancing behind him.
“I haven’t even decided who to follow yet.”
Most of it probably came from Brennan, but Simon made a compelling offer anyway.
The plan is to bring all of Shahin’s younger siblings back to the mainland and make them servants of the family.
However, when Shahin could not make a decision, they agreed to postpone the decision until they arrived on the mainland.
If they refused, they could return on the smuggling ship with a small amount of money. Perhaps because they were competitive, both sides promised exceptional treatment.
“…Thank you for being honest with me, Nari.”
Soon, Shahin opened his mouth. The surroundings became a little darker because they had passed a busy area.
“But I won’t get off. I’ll get on the boat too.”
Ian’s eyes narrowed slightly at the following answer. Of course, Tessiah smiled and snapped her fingers.
“Good idea. You trust my promise. You’re really smart.”
“…I’m sorry, but that’s not it.”
“huh…?”
“I’m not saying I’ll follow you, Elder.”
Thesaia blinked at the beggar boy’s sharp words.
“I thought you chose me to ride this carriage. Wasn’t that the case…?”
“The reason we rode here is because you are part of the Elder’s party.”
“…ah.”
Only then did Shahin’s gaze turn to Ian as Tessaiah let out a low sigh.
“The reason I decided to go on a boat was because Nari was there.”
“…I will say one more time.”
Ian looked back at the suspicious sailors who started to appear one by one, then looked at Shahin again.
“I have no intention of taking you with me, Shahin. So, you’d better give up your false hopes.”
It wasn’t an empty promise. The enemies we would face in the future would all be incredibly strong.
There was no way Shahin could survive, and of course he had no intention of carrying a bundle of luggage.
“That’s right. Our sprouts just need to hold this elder’s hand and return to the south. They need to grow well together with the fairies.”
Tessaia quickly added. Shahin, who had his mouth shut tightly, nodded his head.
“I’ll think about it. … Honestly, I still can’t believe that the splendid goddess is watching me.”
“That’s right. That’s exactly it. I also like the way you look without being arrogant.”
… Even so, he doesn’t say anything about not riding until the end.
Ian looked away without saying anything else, even though his mouth was watering.
Wasn’t there enough warning?
Besides, the offers Shahin received were ones that would change his life. If he sent him back without any plan and nothing happened, it would be just a waste of opportunity.
“Put it on properly. There’s empty space.”
“Don’t rush. He who drops it and breaks it will probably have his head broken too.”
Instead, he looked around at the wagons lined up along the roadside.
People carrying square boxes or round wooden barrels from the alley were loading them one by one.
They must have been the crew of a smuggling ship. They must have finished preparing for departure before receiving the passengers.
“Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any fighting in this area.”
It was then that Hashim whispered. He had slowed down and slipped between Moro and the carriage. He added, glancing sideways at Moro, who was snorting.
“Just as Nari said.”
“This is good news for us.”
Ian answered blandly.
The sound of Yog’s giggling laughter flashed through my mind. In fact, it was a direct quote from the guy.
Yogg expected that Bukiakia would have gathered her followers from across the Inland Sea, as she would have sensed the presence of the gathering fleet.
Ian also found the guy’s opinion credible. The demons he encountered weren’t completely out of their minds, after all.
‘It may have been just a struggle against madness.’
It was after they were cornered that they completely lost their minds.
Bukiakia wouldn’t have been much different. Besides, hadn’t Ian already been connected to the guy’s consciousness through a vision?
“Everyone is carrying a lot. It’ll only be for a few days.”
Thessiah’s soft voice continued. Hashim turned his head toward the carriage.
“You never know what might happen at sea. The winds in the inland sea are wild, so you’ll have to row a lot. You’ll need to bring plenty of water and food.”
“aha….”
“Besides, we’ll need to eat something when we get back. We’re not officially entering the port, are we?”
Tessaia, who had been nodding indifferently as if she had suddenly lost interest, suddenly turned her head again.
“Wait. Then are we just going to drop you off at the beach?”
It seemed like a problem he had never thought about before. Of course, Ian thought the same.
“… There are hidden docks outside the city where you can dock. They’re places that people like us often use. They’re quite far from the city… But… there’s nothing we can do about it…”
Hashim answered with his eyes downcast as if the two of them felt burdened by his gaze, then turned his head forward and added.
“Don’t worry. We will get you safely to the mainland.”
Thesaia gave a low snort.
“Tell that to the people behind me. They’re the ones who are scared.”
Simon and his group were following behind them.
As they were about to set sail, Brennan and the servants on horseback had stiff faces, as if they were nervous. Of course, it could just be because of the suspicious-looking sailors passing by on the roadside.
“Yes. I will definitely tell you when you board.”
The one who answered went ahead again.
Before they knew it, they were approaching the dock. Perhaps because carriages came and went frequently, there were no stairs but a stone-paved uphill path.
“You’re diligent. I thought there wouldn’t be anyone here yet.”
Ian nodded at Tessiah’s addition. Several wagons were already crossing the dock.
Of course, it was only the beginning. In just an hour, this area would be teeming with sailors and passengers.
Polygonal- polygonal-
Hashim guided the group to a long, central pier stretching out toward the sea. Wooden paths branched out to the left and right, and ships were moored side by side.
“… … .”
Ian, who was scanning the area where the fog was dissipating, finally stopped looking straight ahead. Not far away, there were two wagons parked.
“Freddie! Are you in love with a barrel? Don’t just hold it, roll it!”
“Hurry up a little more. Let’s finish this quickly and rest for a bit!”
Sailors were moving busily around, carrying square boxes containing pickled foods or rolling wooden barrels that were clearly filled with alcohol.
The carriage’s hold was almost empty. It must be nearing completion of preparations for departure.
“That’s the Black Wave.”
Hashim, who was walking ahead, looked back and said. Ian nodded and looked back at the smuggling ship he was about to board.
There was a tall mast in the middle of the deck, and a smaller mast at the fore. All he knew about the ship was that it was a mast.
“It’s smaller than the one I rode before.”
Thessiah’s voice continued. Hashim nodded.
“Instead, it will be much more nimble and faster. Of course, it does have its drawbacks… but we have worked hard to reinforce and modify it, and have overcome many of them.”
This probably means a ship specialized in smuggling.
… I don’t think they cared about safety at all.
While Ian was thinking indifferently, Hashim, who had added, “Follow me slowly,” ran forward quickly.
“Hurry up, you little punks! The guests are coming! Alt! Go get the captain!”
In the meantime, Hashim waved his arms around and shouted. His tone was completely different from the harsh tone he used when he spoke to Ian and his group. Almost at the same time, the sailors who had been slacking off began to move in unison as if they had been burned.
… I guess I can just go in when it’s over.
Thinking about it, Ian relaxedly let go of Moro’s reins. For a moment, he listened to Tessiah’s whispers trying to persuade Shahin.
“… … ?”
Ian’s gaze turned upward. Beyond the dispersing fog, a dark cloudy night sky flashed.
Kururung-
The sound of thunder rang out belatedly.
But Ian’s eyes narrowed not because of the thunder, but because he realized that the dark clouds in the sky were now swirling around like a giant whirlpool.
“… This, really?”
Tessaiah paused and looked back at Ian. Instead of answering, Ian shook the reins slightly and went ahead.
“… … .”
He passed by Mukapa, who was sitting on the coachman’s seat with a more stern expression than usual, and looked back at the sea beyond the carriage on the right, which was hidden by the carriage.
Unlike the area where the fog had almost cleared, the area beyond was still covered in a hazy mist.
The sky flashed with dark clouds again, just as Ian’s eyes narrowed.
Ian didn’t miss the hazy purple glow that seemed to spread far away and then faded away in the fog.
-I think my prediction was a little off.
Yog’s laughter-filled whisper spread through his mind. Kkurung. This time, too, the thunder that came later was heard with one ear, and Ian looked back at Mukapa with a hardened face.
“Let’s hurry. It seems like it’s already started.”
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Episode 564
24.02.20
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