Episode 117
“Gah, you suddenly want me to leave the Demon King’s Army. What do you mean…?”
Choi Hyun-seok was so embarrassed that he even stammered.
They came in the middle of the night and told me to leave the army.
“I don’t have time to explain in detail, so pack your bags first.” “Lord Raidrun. Shouldn’t you at least know why?”
No matter what Raidrun said, I couldn’t help but object this time.
“Okay, then get dressed and pack your bags. I’ll explain in the meantime.” “Where the hell do you want me to go!? There’s no place that’ll accept me if it’s not the Demon King’s army!”
The Demon King’s Army officers are trying to send out the warriors.
A strange standoff occurred as the warrior tried to remain in the Demon King’s army.
“Choi Hyun-seok.”
“yes.”
“It’s an order. Get dressed and pack your bags.”
“… All right.”
Choi Hyun-seok had no choice but to start moving.
After all, Raidrun was his superior.
It’s not that I’m afraid of Raidrun’s clenched fist that I follow.
“Listen, while you’re at it. Tomorrow morning. There’s going to be a massive airstrike across the entire legion.”
Choi Hyun-seok put on his clothes, packed his luggage, and pricked up his ears.
“Not only our legion, but other legions will move as well. It will probably be the first full-scale war in a hundred years.” “What does that have to do with me having to leave?”
I couldn’t understand.
A great war will break out tomorrow, and he is sending himself out as a regimental commander.
As Hemis said, the regimental commander is a fairly high-level force.
If Choi Hyun-seok is there, it will definitely help.
“Just keep listening.”
“yes…”
“Actually, this airstrike won’t last very long. I just said it was an all-out war, but that’s just the surface.”
I’m almost done unpacking.
I had been in the Demon King’s Army for almost a year, but I didn’t really have much to live for, so I didn’t have much luggage.
Choi Hyun-seok felt something complicated and subtle.
“The air raid will end within a few days. The two armies that have retreated will maintain their current front lines.” “Are they promised each other?” “… Yes. I heard that the Demon King and the humans made an agreement.”
Raidrun’s voice grew darker.
He had just learned that the Demon King he had sworn allegiance to was making this kind of secret pact with a human.
It wasn’t easy trying to explain the situation to Choi Hyun-seok before the shock had even subsided.
“Why? No, what is the purpose? The purpose of fighting when you know you’ll retreat anyway.” “The death of Hemis.”
“yes…?”
“This war is for Hemis…”
Raidran gritted his teeth and spat out the words.
“This is a war waged to deal with Lord Hemis. Lord Hemis knows this and still intends to fight.” “Then surely…”
Choi Hyun-seok opened his eyes wide as if he had guessed something.
Then Raidrun nodded.
“Yes. If Hemis isn’t here, I can’t protect you. I have my limits. That’s why I’m telling you to leave early.”
“…”
“You know that there are more than one or two people out there who are after your life. Not just humans, but also many within the Demon King’s army. That’s why you must leave without anyone knowing. Create a new identity and stay away from the war.”
Raidrun woke up Bobo, who was still snoring.
“I will call you again when the situation seems okay. Until then, disguise yourself as a nobleman and stay in human territory with the saintess.”
“Wow…”
Bobo looked at Raidran with a face that said he didn’t understand English.
He took an unidentifiable pouch out of his bosom and held it out.
“Eat.”
“Kwang?”
Bobo sniffed the bag as if trying to figure out what it was.
“Wow!”
There’s a familiar smell coming from my pocket.
Extremely concentrated, intense magic.
It belongs to the owner, Hemis.
Bobo swallowed the pouch without hesitation.
Gulp-!
The pocket goes down the throat.
At the same time, black light began to flow out from Bobo’s body.
“Kwaang…!”
A feeling of burning heat all over my body.
Unable to bear the pain, Bobo twisted his whole body.
At that moment, Bobo’s body, which was as big as an elephant, began to shrink.
Before long, Bobo became cute enough to be held in Choi Hyun-seok’s arms.
Bobo didn’t move, as if he had lost consciousness.
“Take it. Lord Hemis told me to take Bobo with you.”
Raidrun handed Bobo over.
Choi Hyun-seok made a mysterious expression as he looked at Bobo in his arms.
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“It’s a side effect of suddenly being injected with various abilities. You’ll probably wake up in a few days, so don’t worry too much.”
“…”
“Bobo will definitely be a great force, but you have to be careful. You know what I mean.”
“yes.”
“Then I will move right away.”
Raidrun left the barracks at a brisk pace.
Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson followed silently.
There was a carriage at the destination.
Usually, the Demon King’s army’s carriages were pulled by a demon called Drakhorn, but this carriage was different.
“Purrrrrr!”
A horse used by the human army was tied to a chariot.
A human man whom I had never seen before was sitting on the stables, and he greeted Raidran calmly, as if he had planned it beforehand.
“You’re late.”
“Because the explanation is getting long.”
Raidrun immediately opened the carriage door.
There were gorgeous dresses, armor, and other things strewn about.
These were things prepared to help Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson wash their identities.
“The saint is a noble
“The lady of the family. Choi Hyun-seok will be moving as the lady’s escort knight. Here are the identification badges, clothes, and armor, so check them as you move.”
Raidran, who finished his explanation with a rapid fire gun, held out a round bead for the last time.
“This is a secret communication port. There is only one of them, so be careful not to break it.”
“…”
“I will call you back when I decide it is time for you to return. Until then, don’t die. Choi Hyun-seok.”
Choi Hyun-seok did not answer.
He just stared at Raidrun with confused eyes.
‘Just go? So pointlessly?’
There were so many things I wanted to ask.
Why does the Demon King want to kill Hemis?
Why does Hemis go to the battlefield knowing he will die?
In the meantime, why are you trying to help and save yourself like this?
The questions continue one after another.
But Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t do that.
“Go quickly… there’s no time.”
Because Raidrun’s expression looked so sad.
I didn’t want to make him even sadder, because his face seemed to hold all the sadness in the world.
Choi Hyun-seok bit his lips and lowered his head.
“Thank you for everything.”
Raidrun raised his hand and grabbed Choi Hyun-seok’s shoulder.
“There is no need for such greetings.”
“…”
“I will definitely bring you back to the Demon King’s army. No matter what it takes.” “I will wait.”
“okay.”
We say our goodbyes and the carriage door closes.
Raidran looked up at the man sitting on the stable.
“You have to get to a safe place before daybreak.” “I know better, so don’t worry.” “Okay. Please take good care of Choi Hyun-seok.”
The man sitting on the coachman’s seat, Frisch, started the carriage right away.
“Hey!”
The carriage exited through a secret passage in the Gardrak walls.
Raidran stood there for a while, watching the carriage move away.
Until the carriage disappeared far away, beyond the horizon.
Raidrun stood there for a long time.
“…”
Finally, the carriage completely disappeared from sight.
Only then did Raidrun start to move.
His footsteps, as he powerfully stepped onto the ground, were filled with a stronger will than ever before.
***
Inside a moving carriage.
Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson said nothing.
The carriage continued on, both of them lost in their own thoughts.
‘I suddenly have a headache.’
Choi Hyun-seok held his head as a headache came over him.
‘This is a really bad development. What do I do with this…’
I left the Demon King’s Army without any warning or forewarning.
The Demon King’s Army always wanted to leave.
But the Demon King’s Army was going to leave someday.
It wasn’t like this.
Because it happened so suddenly, I started to wonder if I was dreaming.
‘Even if Raidrun calls me again, I don’t know when that will be.’
Will there ever come a day when Raidrun calls him again?
There is only one case that comes to mind right now.
In the Demon King’s army, Raidrun’s status rises and he becomes a legion commander.
‘It’s true that Raidrun is strong, but he’s not on a level that can compare to the Legion Commander. Even if that day comes, it’ll be a few years from now. Maybe even a few decades later.’
Some might think this way:
Now that I’ve left the Demon King’s army, shouldn’t I just spend time with humans from now on?
Choi Hyun-seok thought that it was not as easy as it sounds.
‘I’ll search for you in the Holy Empire. That’s probably why you went out in the middle of the night without anyone knowing.’
Besides, Choi Hyun-seok also has magic power.
From a human standpoint, those with magic are enemies.
Although you can hide your magic as much as you want, you never know when or how it might be seen through by a strong person.
Even if I were to infiltrate the human world, I would feel like my blood was drying up day by day.
“Sob sob…”
That was when.
When I heard a sound and turned around, I saw Rachel sniffling with bloodshot eyes.
“What? Are you crying?”
“no…”
Saying something like that when you’re already in tears won’t be convincing.
“Why are you crying all of a sudden?”
“Just…”
“Do you regret leaving the Demon King’s Army?”
“Oh, that’s not it!”
Rachel stuttered, her words hit home.
“Oh my, when did you sing the song about the Demon King’s army not leaving?” “That was then, and this is now!”
Rachel screamed and fell to the ground.
“Little Head. I’ll miss you…” “There will be a day when we can see each other again.”
Choi Hyun-seok turned his gaze and looked out the window.
Just then the sun was rising and the surroundings were becoming brighter.
“Where is that coachman taking us?”
Abelson answered after hearing Choi Hyun-seok muttering.
“I’m going to the Kingdom of Marriott.”
“The Kingdom of Mariott?”
“Yes. It’s my hometown. Maybe they’ll accept us there.”
Abelson said calmly.
“Marriott…Marriott…”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was frowning and thinking deeply about something, suddenly clapped his hands.
“Like Mr. Abelson?”
Abelson Marriott.
Her last name and her current destination were the same.
“Does it have anything to do with it?” “Yes. I am the daughter of King Mariott.”
“yes!?”
If she’s the king’s daughter, she’s a princess.
Choi Hyun-seok shouted in surprise.
“Mr. Abelson. Were you a princess!?”
Abelson also seemed surprised, his eyes widening.
“You didn’t know? I thought you would know for sure…” “It’s because I lack common sense.”
Choi Hyun-seok scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.
“Anyway, if you’re a princess, you’re free to relax. You’ll be very welcomed in the Mariott Kingdom.” “Well… I don’t know about that.”
Abelson’s voice lowered slightly.
Choi Hyun-seok, who had read the ominous atmosphere, asked cautiously.
“Is something wrong?” “Because we are being chased by the Holy Empire.”
“ah…”
“Honestly, I’m not sure if my father will welcome me.”
The influence of the Holy Empire Gatren on the continent is absolute.
This is because Orban IV not only held the title of Emperor of the Empire, but also the Pope of the Deusis Church.
“There are many religions on the continent, but the Church of Deusis is overwhelmingly strong in terms of the number of believers.” “Hmm… So you’re saying that the Pope might have done something.”
“yes.”
Choi Hyun-seok nervously tousled his hair.
“Anyway, that damn Gatren is the problem.”
Choi Hyun-seok added the Pope to his list of people he would “beat up if I ever met them.”
“Well, I guess I have no choice but to go.” “Right. There’s nowhere else to go.” “Then let’s go! If something goes wrong, what else would there be but death?”
Choi Hyun-seok shouted confidently.
Then Rachel, who was listening to the story from the side, chuckled.
“It’s kind of funny that a warrior who is more desperate than anyone else because he doesn’t want to die says something like that.”
“Ahem…!”
Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t bring himself to get angry because he had been hurt so many times.
“Hey. You have to set the mood for a fresh start.” “Of course! It’s either do or die!” “It feels different, but I like it!”
“Wow! Alright!”
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel shouted loudly.
They say that those who smile when times are tough are first-class.
He was a warrior and a dedicated fairy who showed off his first-class appearance with his whole body.
