Chapter 64. Kazan Rudrik (6)
9.
The sanctuary of the Desert Church.
An emergency command barracks was set up near an oasis that was once called the Snow of the Desert.
There is only one reason.
This was because news came that the imperial army stationed on the southern front had begun its advance.
“… … .”
Five men and women gathered in the command barracks.
They were elders who held important positions in the church. However, no one spoke, and everyone just sat there with dark expressions on their faces.
How long has it been like that?
Suddenly, a voice was heard that broke the silence.
“How is the war situation?”
An elderly woman wearing a red hood.
Her name is Kaharim Mutrah, and she is the most powerful person among the five elders currently here.
Meanwhile, as soon as she finished speaking, the elders all sighed in unison, no matter who spoke first.
“Whew, it’s not as good as I expected.”
“The front line was being pushed back day by day, and the whereabouts of the new beasts were not known.”
Currently, the church was in a state of confusion.
Of course. For tens or hundreds of years, the desert has rarely been invaded by outsiders.
This is partly due to the harsh environment of the desert, but the greatest deterrent is due to the existence of Ludric’s descendants, or divine beasts.
A strange bird that breathes eternal flame.
A poisonous snake that constantly proliferates.
The beings outside the desert feared the existence of the two demonic beasts that the church called divine beasts and called them non-standard demonic beasts.
Accordingly, the empire and the Holy Kingdom, fearing that many casualties would occur in the event of a conflict with the divine beast, was hasty in invading the desert, and thanks to this, the safety of the desert was guaranteed for a long time.
‘but… … .’
This part was the problem.
Since we were not used to being invaded, we naturally had to respond poorly, and as a result, this situation was created.
And one more thing.
Another serious problem existed.
“What’s even worse is that the direction of the imperial army’s advance is towards the church’s headquarters.”
Relatively recent news from an elder.
As soon as he finished speaking, the eyes of the other elders, including Kaharim, widened.
“W-what?”
“No, what does that mean!”
“Nonsense! How did the empire pinpoint the location of its headquarters…? … !”
It was natural for the elders to be surprised.
The church’s headquarters was a place that had never been discovered in the past hundreds of years.
“I don’t even know that far. “The information may have leaked, or there may be someone who told us.”
As soon as the elder who first spoke finished speaking, everyone’s expressions became even more tense. This was because I realized that the situation had become more serious.
But that was only for a moment, as Kaharim quickly came to his senses and awakened the elders’ concentration.
“Anyway, I can’t just sit there like this. “If we cannot strengthen the frontline forces and stop their advance, the church itself will be in danger.”
The other elders also shook their heads.
As if he agrees with Kaharim’s words. As we were about to discuss measures to strengthen the front line, several elders suddenly looked around.
“Anyway, where is the religious leader?”
“He is at the temple as always.”
Kaharim responded immediately.
Because she was almost the only one among the five elders who could be said to be a close associate of the religious leader.
Meanwhile, as Kaharim finished answering, several elders suddenly crumpled their faces.
“No, the situation has become this serious. What on earth are you doing in it?”
“If you don’t want to help, I’d rather just give you more of the demon beasts I brought in last time.”
Elders clicking their tongues and spewing out their complaints.
Then, Kaharim’s eyes turned cold when he saw this. Afterwards, just as she was about to peck her lips to get his attention.
“Uh, urgent report! Urgent!”
Suddenly, an urgent cry was heard.
What soon appeared along with the dust was a warrior of the church holding a blue flag. It was a messenger.
He entered the command barracks as if collapsing, bowed his head to the elders, including Kaharim, and then immediately announced his business.
“I will report to you. A crushing defeat in the battle of the plateau due to an attack by the imperial army! “Currently the front line is being pushed back at a rapid pace!”
“… … !”
As soon as the messenger finished speaking, the elders’ faces turned an earthy color.
No matter how serious the situation on the battlefield was, they knew how to maintain the front line until a response plan was prepared.
He immediately asked Kaharim back.
“How far do you think the front will be pushed?”
“Well, that… … .”
However, the messenger cannot speak hastily.
Was this frustrating? The elders, who had been anxiously waiting for an answer, let out an angry cry.
“Yes you bastard!”
“Can’t you answer quickly?!”
The fierce momentum emitted by the elders put pressure on the messenger. However, it soon disappeared like smoke.
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“Everyone, let’s get there.”
This was thanks to Kaharim calming down the elders.
After the suffocating pressure disappeared, Kaharim looked back at the messenger.
“Please tell me what you think, not just the commander’s opinion. “I wonder how far the front line will be pushed back.”
Is it because of his somewhat soft tone?
The messenger seemed to have relieved some of the tension and sighed and nodded. Then he expressed his opinion in a cautious tone.
“… … “If I tell you what I think, I guess it will probably be pushed all the way to the canyon.”
No sooner had he finished his answer.
The elders widened their eyes.
“What, what, what, what?”
“Don’t be funny!”
“Are you saying this because you don’t know that once the gorge is opened, the only thing left is the cult’s headquarters?”
In the desert, there is a place called the Grand Canyon.
This place, known for its rugged terrain and twists and turns like a maze, is also called a natural fortress.
Therefore, the church’s headquarters was hidden deep in the canyon and its existence has never been discovered.
However, if the front line was pushed to the canyon, it was clear that their location would inevitably be discovered, so each of the elders shouted in excitement.
“If this continues, it will really be the end.”
“We must stop the imperial army somehow!”
Kaharim sighed at the sight of the elders struggling as if their feet were on fire.
After a while, she looked back at the messenger.
“Where is Shinsu?”
“We haven’t found his whereabouts yet.”
“Then what about the tower’s excavation unit?”
“I am currently returning. However, since everyone is scattered around, I don’t know if they can make it on time… … .”
The messenger spoke with a dark look on his face.
Truly the worst situation. Is this because the situation has become more serious? The elders found someone to whom they could shift responsibility for this incident and spoke out.
“Holy shit!”
“The situation has gotten so bad, why can’t the leader even show his nose?”
“that… … .”
Even Kaharim couldn’t protect Arena this time. If the situation was this serious, it would have been right for the religious leader to also attend the meeting.
Then at that moment.
“Are you looking for me?”
A loud voice suddenly came from outside the barracks, which was engulfed in rage. Then a woman came inside her, the hem of her thin dress flapping.
The new leader of the Desert Church.
It was Arena Ludrick.
“Cyo, cult leader?!”
“When on earth…” … .”
“I just came up. Oh, I heard more news than that. “I heard the imperial army won the battle on the plateau and is advancing into the canyon?”
After answering, she smiled brightly.
Then he immediately gave an unexpected answer.
“But you don’t have to worry.”
“… … yes?”
“The Great Master gave us the power to defeat the imperial army and protect the desert.”
As soon as Arena finished answering.
Suddenly, a strong vibration hit the barracks.
thud! Coooooo!
A regular roar that shakes the ground.
A moment later, the command barracks was completely shaken by a strong gust of wind. Soon the outside scenery came into view, and the elders, including Kaharim, could not help but widen their eyes.
“… … !?”
“That… … !”
“Huh, huh, giants?!”
Hundreds of legions filled the area around the barracks.
With a body that appears to be five to six times that of an adult male, they were the rulers of the desert during the days of the ancient desert kingdom.
It was the giants.
When everyone looked blank at the unexpected appearance of the giants, only Arena Ludrick smiled widely with his arms spread out.
“that’s right. “A thousand years ago, a legion of giants who conquered the desert have risen up to protect the sanctuary, so let’s all join forces to fight the imperial army!”
And that night.
Hundreds of giants were deployed to each front line facing the imperial army.
Like a wave signaling the beginning of a counterattack.
10.
Meanwhile, at that time.
Ulan and his party, who disappeared after being wrapped in light, arrived in a space covered in pitch black darkness.
An arena where you can’t even see an inch in front of you.
Ulan looked around.
“This is… … .”
Inside the tomb of Kazan Rudrik.
However, due to lack of visibility, it was impossible to examine the surrounding terrain. So Ulan stood tall and stared straight ahead.
I decided to wait until my eyes adjusted to the darkness. Then, Laurea and Ian’s voices were heard nearby.
“It feels a bit eerie somehow.”
“Iknow, right. “It seems even more so when I think this is the tomb of an ancient person.”
Laurea, who was nodding at Ian’s answer, suddenly turned towards where Ulan was.
Immediately afterwards, I grabbed his arm.
“So, let me borrow your arm for a moment.”
“Hmm? Why all of a sudden?”
“That’s because you can’t see clearly. “If you fall, it’s a big problem, right?”
She answers in a voice mixed with laughter.
Ulan, on the other hand, had a puzzled expression.
It was natural. Because Laurea had special eyes that could see through the darkness.
‘Projection eye.’
If you use the power of your eyes to project the essence of all things, this level of darkness is not even a hindrance.
In other words, there is no need to hold the arm.
Even if you don’t walk while holding on to Ulan’s body, you will be able to see the space inside the tomb as clearly as daylight.
However, before I could resolve this question, I suddenly felt a soft touch on the other arm.
“Hehe, please excuse me too.”
A small sound of laughter followed.
It was Perticia. Afterwards, as if she had noticed Ulan’s gaze, she looked towards the place where Laurea’s voice was heard and answered.
“It’s the same reason as over there.”
The reason was that it was dangerous because you couldn’t see in front of you.
But this too was a strange answer.
Because Perticia shares all the senses with spirits. And the spirits’ vision is not hindered by the darkness.
‘Why on earth are they doing this?’
When Ulan, who was unaware of the situation, tilted his head again, the darkness around him suddenly cleared with a dazzling swarm of light.
1-star star cluster magic, star brilliance.
It was Delia’s magic.
“Don’t manipulate, don’t manipulate, get away.”
“… … .”
She growled at Laurea and Perticia, who were hugging Ulan’s arms.
Losing their cause, the two clicked their tongues and walked away from Ulan, and the group walked relying on the light created by Delia.
But even for a moment.
“… … uh?”
The group stopped walking again.
It had to be that way. This was because Delia’s light, which had brightened the darkness, suddenly disappeared.
Ulan immediately turned to Delia and asked.
“what? Why magic all of a sudden… … .”
“I didn’t do this.”
“what?”
“The magical energy that made up the spell suddenly dispersed. “As if someone deliberately disrupted the situation.”
Delia muttered with a serious face.
Then Perticia also opened her eyes.
“Oh, that’s similar to me.”
“They’re similar?”
“Right after I came here, the spirits suddenly disappeared from nowhere.”
That’s what I heard and saw.
The area around Perticia was always noisy with the chattering of spirits. But as of now, there was no sound.
“Hmm, that means… … .”
“I guess this space itself is special.”
Ian and Sven added their comments.
As the two said, this place seemed to have a special power. You could tell just by looking at it that it interfered with the composition of the magic spell and drove out the spirits.
When I was stranded in the dark again, I suddenly heard a voice breaking the silence.
It was Laurea’s voice.
fantasy,
