Episode 326. in front of the border
The coachman who was guarding the lead slowly opened his eyes. The lush leaves covered me. It felt like time had stopped.
If you stop, you live, but if you don’t, you die?
Nonsense.
He is aware of the carriages following closely behind him. If you suddenly stop here, a series of collisions will occur, and isn’t it obvious that the person in front will be crushed to death? The mysterious boy warned me, but rationally, I felt like the way to live was to run without stopping.
The absinthe-colored gaze sparkled in the sunlight. The moment the child’s eyes met, the commander’s order returned the world that had been flowing slowly to its original state.
“This kid, are you crazy?! What are you doing?!”
Kukukung! Boom!
I must have let go of the reins without realizing it. When the conductor shoved the coachman’s shoulder roughly and shouted, the coachman instinctively pulled the rope harder.
“Sideways! Go sideways!”
The carriage split to the left and right to avoid the rising ground. The gateway began to appear again. In the distance, a huge red flag was waving. It is a signal to stop, that the border cannot be opened.
Buuuu-
The sound of buffalo horns rang out from all directions, and the carriages swayed due to the tilt of the ground. But even in such a situation, they did not stop moving forward.
Ian frowned and gestured firmly, as if telling them not to cross the line.
Kugoogung!
“Eww!”
“Save me, save me!”
The ground split apart along Ian’s hand. When the World Tree disappeared, the place became a cliff and swallowed the carriage in one breath.
The screams of the coachmen tearing apart with a roar. Those following him were startled and quickly turned their heads.
Heehee!
Like a snake climbing up an ankle. The branches of the World Tree quickly entangled the wheels of the chariot and held them tightly, and the horses fell helplessly, tripping on the branches that crossed them. That was the moment when everything went to pieces.
“haha… … .”
The survivors gasped for breath, not even realizing that their bodies were wrapped tightly around them.
The earth is slowly fading away. I couldn’t even imagine what the final fate of those who fell into it would be like. Isn’t that the true threshold of death? Once it passes, there is no turning back.
Taaat.
Ian came down lightly and looked around. Most of the carriages had lost their functionality, and there seemed to be quite a few injured.
Where is the carriage Prince Noah rode in? After thinking for a moment, Ian spotted Beric standing tall in the distance. He is smiling brightly while being held by the collar by Envoy Mei.
“Hey, you’re not of sound mind! Radical scoundrel! idiot! Drink water from the sewer! “The prince almost died!”
“Ahaha. What kind of curse is so noble? There is no sense of impact whatsoever. So, wouldn’t it be better if we stopped earlier?”
“This, this, municipal mischief!”
“Hey, hey, you damn bastard!”
“Don’t follow me! You-!”
May, whose fever was at its peak, shook Beric’s collar without mercy.
Meanwhile, the magicians also descended to the ground and gathered close. Since the situation was such that armed conflict was quite possible, they all took up a firm battle stance. Barsabe also grabbed his sword and checked the position of his guards.
Swish.
But Ian nodded, telling them to let their guard down. This was still Bariel’s territory. If Clifford responded with force, they would fall into an uncontrollable quagmire. Since he was in a very disadvantageous position, Prince Noah had only one option.
“Sir Ian. “What is going on?”
“Prince Noah. Are you okay?”
Perhaps because everyone was trying to keep the prince’s carriage safe, it was in perfect condition compared to the others. Noah did not hide his displeasure as he dusted himself off. A furrowed brow. He made loud noises, gesturing with his hands in protest.
“Is this how they send off guests in Bariel? It is truly amazing and amazing. It’s such a big game that I can’t keep up with my common sense. They call you a VIP in front of you, and treat you like this behind your back. under!”
“I’m sorry, but that was the best we could do. You ran away at full speed as soon as you saw us, like a thief with numb feet. What can we do?”
“Cliphoford is right in front of us. “It’s because of the joy of returning to one’s own country. What are you talking about, Won?”
They were evasive. They didn’t even know about the existence of the wizard, and they were just going their way. Beric, who was listening from the side, refuted them by making an X with his hand.
“Ian. That’s a lie. I said stop and the prince heard. really really.”
“We were suddenly attacked, how could we stop it? Do you know what happened? Anyway, Sir Ian. The damage to the carriage and others was so severe that I will formally file an objection. I had hoped that Bariel and Clifford would be able to form a new relationship, but this is truly absurd. Why? Are you trying to kill me right here and now?”
Noah threatened with an angry look on his face. People who immediately raise their guard. Ian crossed her arms and lifted her chin.
“You’re killing me. “Please refrain from using harsh language.”
“Radical means calling what you did radical!”
“Let me ask you something. Were you attacked while coming down south?”
“attack? I got it. just now!”
Prince Noah shook his head as if he had nothing to say. Ian slowly looked around the prince’s carriage. Following his steps, the prince and May’s eyes followed him anxiously.
“In Bariel, we suspected that Clifford had been attacked by an unknown assailant. So, we came here with a worried heart to investigate the situation.”
Ian looked at the wagon. The luggage was all mixed up and a mess, but it didn’t seem much different from when we left the imperial palace.
“One, based on the fact that you did not obey the command to stop and the fact that you increased your speed to report us, we judged that the Cliffopod carriage may have been hijacked by a gunman.”
“That’s ridiculous. When did I tell you to stop?”
“Yes, I did. Didn’t you hear? There was definitely a problem with communication.”
Did you? Beric scratched his chin in wonder, but soon realized that his presence was the signal. Above all, the flag fluttering at the gatehouse. The sound of the buffalo horns had died down, but he could see the border guards approaching from the other side.
“under!”
Prince Noah crossed his arms and blocked Ian’s path as if he was in awe. This was a ploy to keep Ian from seeing inside the wagon.
How cute. As Ian smiled and turned to the side, Prince Noah quickly followed him.
“Just past that point is the Clifford Gate. Now that you’ve confirmed that I’m safe, why don’t you step aside? I want to hurry back and report this situation.”
“Prince Noah.”
Although he couldn’t look into his eyes because they were so narrow, Ian spoke without taking his gaze off him.
“What happened?”
“For those who ask questions with an established answer, silence is the best.”
“Do it correctly. What is blocking Prince Noah now? There are no problems yet in the relationship between Bariel and Cliffopod. “I am only a minister of numerous departments, and the person the prince will meet is in the imperial palace.”
It was a persuasion to reveal secrets and ask for cooperation. Depending on how he reported to the palace, there would be many options.
Prince Noah turned his head and remained silent for a moment.
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‘I’m almost sure.’
It may be that the fact that the powerful figures in the imperial palace led the magicians was already bad. Ah, if I had known it would be like this, I would have left early yesterday. If that were the case, we would have crossed the border a long time ago.
As Noah’s mind became more tangled, a smile appeared on Ian’s face. Instead of looking at Noah, who was facing him, he focused on May, who was a step away.
Swish.
‘Wizards… … .’
Maybe because she thought Ian was focusing on Noah, May was looking at the wizards more comfortably. Her attitude is to gauge whether there is a mix of acquaintances.
Ian nodded to Beric and told him to search the wagon.
“Berrick. “Open all the boxes here.”
“Okay, okay.”
Beric jumped right into the wagon. He opened and tore everything he could get his hands on, causing the filthy things to rush out. Prince Noah held his head and protested again.
“Sir Ian. That’s too much rudeness. “I can’t stand being treated like I’m involved in smuggling.”
“Oh, Your Highness. Maybe smuggling would be better. Would you like to see the jewels entrusted to you by His Highness Crown Prince Jin?”
Not only the prince, but also Mei Mei hesitated. ‘Perhaps’ becomes ‘As expected’, that disgusting wizard, no. It was clear that Minister Ian knew everything.
As Noah pursed his lips in embarrassment, May came forward.
“The jewels were not loaded onto the wagon, but given the circumstances, it will be possible only after the wagon is recovered. And before that, please tell us why you are looking for the jewels. We cannot give them to you before that. What do you mean?”
This statement assumes that Ian is coveting the jewels and doing things secretly in the palace. The magicians who were listening from the side retorted in protest.
“This is an investigation team formally convened by the Great Council. Ambassador May, please be careful what you say. If you hadn’t done anything suspicious in the first place, this matter would have passed without any damage.”
“That’s suspicious!”
As the atmosphere heated up again, Ian and Noah simultaneously raised their hands to stop their men. Beric looked inside and shook his head as if nothing had happened.
“Ian. Are you still here?”
“It is done. They say the gem is somewhere else. And Mei Emissary. “I thought you were looking for someone earlier.”
“Who am I looking for…” … .”
“There are two more wizards near the gateway. “They are Otric and Filic.”
When Ian pointed out the name, the wizards sensed something. Wasn’t Ian cold to Philic before they set off? They didn’t know what was going on, so they closed their eyes and covered their ears, pretending not to know, but now they had some idea.
“…Ian. Philick, that bastard.”
“No, right? Now please tell me that’s not what I thought. Oh my god, damn it.”
It’s related to this sadal now.
There was some kind of contact with Cliffopod.
Ian nodded in response to the wizards’ questions.
“I also came here to know more, so if I want to ask, I guess I’ll have to ask the prince.”
As everyone’s eyes turned to Noah, he swept his hair back in resignation. A deep sigh was a bonus.
May stood in front of the prince, her fists clenched, trying to protect him.
“Why do you all have such a look in your eyes?”
“Time is passing. If you don’t hurry up and tell me, I will have to write a random report first.”
The circumstances were sufficient. If this is officially received by the imperial palace, the alliance between Bariel and Clifford will be completely destroyed.
The hostility through pretext will be realized, and it is entirely a matter for Clifford to bear. They have cut off the Burgos side. It is as if all the ropes have been cut.
“Sir Ian.”
Noah finished calculating in his head and called to him quietly.
“Please sit a little further away.”
“Of course. As you wish.”
“And in advance, I want you to be aware of the damage you have caused by attacking Clifford.”
To some extent, it is a foundation for moving on while understanding each other. As the two people moved away from the noisy situation, Noah came close and whispered.
“okay. I tell you my truth. “There are no jewels.”
“I knew it.”
“Don’t you often hear that you are unlucky?”
“Well, I don’t know about the back, but the front.”
The more Ian laughed, the more Prince Noah’s expression became crumpled. The moment he was about to tell the whole story.
Quaaaang! bang!
An explosion is heard from the gatehouse. It’s a trace of magic.
Everyone looked at him in surprise, and Noah’s eyes sparkled. I wonder if this could be a turning point that can be overcome. But Ian tapped the prince on the shoulder and said,
“Prince.”
Filic’s magical power had reached its lowest point. So who would have done that?
This is Otric’s power according to Ian’s instructions.
If Filic does anything suspicious, take him down mercilessly.
“Sweet dreams, go back and dream them.”
fantasy,
