Episode 133
The funeral of Hera, a woman murdered by the demons, was held.
The rain is pouring down.
Hera’s father, Dorfman, wept as he hugged his dead daughter’s body.
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been watching the scene, turned around.
“Let’s go.”
I came here to see if there was any clue in Hera’s body, but I didn’t find anything special.
There is no need to stay in such an uncomfortable place any longer.
At that moment, I heard muttering from the side.
“But Dorfman is lucky. At least Hera’s body was recovered intact.” “Hey! You bastard! You shouldn’t say that!” “Did I say something wrong? My son who died last month, they didn’t even find his head! What about the others?”
“that…”
“Whew, I guess it’s fortunate that I can bury my daughter in such good shape.”
Choi Hyun-seok stroked his chin as he listened to their story.
“Mr. Abelson. Is there a reason why only that woman’s body was found intact?” “Maybe it’s because I found it along the way.” “Well, that could be true. You said that this was the first time you found out that the murderer was a demon.”
No one has ever witnessed the murder.
This is because it was carried out at a very late hour of the night, and even if they happened to witness the murder, the witnesses would not be able to avoid death.
In other words, Abelson was the first person to witness a murderer and survive.
The reason the body was intact was probably because it was discovered by Abelson and was not properly finished.
She opened her mouth with a gloomy face.
“It’s too bad. If they had known earlier that the enemy was a demon, the lord and the Deusis Church wouldn’t have neglected them like this…” “Shouldn’t this be something to be concerned about even if they weren’t a demon? From what I’ve heard, it seems like over thirty residents have died in the past six months.” “Death is something they’re used to. They probably thought, ‘There’s no need to get involved in something as minor as this.’”
“okay.”
Choi Hyun-seok let out a light sigh.
‘That’s right. The weight of life can’t help but be different.’
In Korea, everyone can pursue a stable life and enjoy medical welfare benefits.
That’s why death didn’t feel so near.
In contrast, death lurks everywhere in this land.
The reason isn’t simply the war with the demons.
A social climate and legal system that disregards the lives of humans, or more precisely, the lives of the lower classes.
Poor medical technology and infrastructure.
Unsanitary living.
Poor nutrition.
Public safety, etc., which can be said to be the worst.
It was an environment that was bound to be close to death in every way.
‘There is magic, but I don’t think it’s popular enough for country folk like us to benefit from it.’
Magic, especially healing using divine power, can cure any wound or disease.
But for ordinary people, it’s just a story from a faraway land.
A magic that exists only in their own world, located high above.
As it was a caste-based society, the gap between classes was bound to be much wider than on Earth.
“Anyway, hurry up and get rid of that demon.
“I have to catch that bastard and beat him up.”
“yes.”
“That’s why I’m asking, but there’s actually something I’ve been thinking about.”
Choi Hyun-seok continued speaking with a serious expression.
“Do you remember what level the guy you saw yesterday was at?”
“What’s the level?”
“Yes. I think he’s roughly strong.” “He’s hiding his magic so I can’t really tell, but judging from his movements, I think he’s at least a battalion commander.”
Choi Hyeon-seok nodded at the mention of battalion commander level.
“If you want to cut off a knight’s head without a sound, that’s probably what it takes. But you know.”
His brow furrowed.
“Do you know what his purpose is?”
“purpose?”
“If I were the Demon King’s Army’s battalion commander, I could level this village at any time. No, even if I were just a company commander, it wouldn’t be a problem.”
There aren’t any proper soldiers here.
All there is is a few residents roaming around a shabby fence, calling themselves vigilantes.
Honestly, it would be hard to withstand even one Demon King Army platoon leader.
“Isn’t it strange? Why would they slowly kill the villagers over the course of six months? What on earth is the reason?” “Hmm… I see.”
Abelson also nodded in agreement.
As Choi Hyun-seok said, the Demon’s behavior was very strange.
At that moment, Abelson’s eyes opened wide.
“I just realized that this village is particularly full of magic.”
“Is the magic thick?”
“Yes. I felt like my chest was still tight for some reason, but I think it was because of Magi.”
There is always a subtle magic and magical energy floating around in the air.
The density varies slightly depending on the region, but generally, the density of magic is significantly lower in areas that are not part of the Demon King’s territory.
But this town wasn’t like that.
“It’s similar to when I was in the Black Giant… No, it feels like the magic is even stronger than then.” “Ah! I thought I felt good after coming here. I guess it was because of the magic.”
“Wow!”
At Choi Hyun-seok’s words, Bobo, who was in his arms, barked loudly.
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It seemed to me like he was saying he agreed.
Abelson’s eyes shook slightly as he looked at the two.
‘… I guess he’s a warrior?’
A warrior whose condition improves with magic.
It’s not that I didn’t know the circumstances, but I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disconnect.
“But if the magic is strong, won’t there be a problem? Or will you notice it somewhere else?” “Unless you have a keen sense of energy, you can’t know. Even high-level priests have a hard time knowing.”
“okay.”
“Also, just because there is a lot of magic in the air doesn’t mean there will be an immediate problem. It could be detrimental in the long run, but…”
This phenomenon now resembled a kind of fine dust.
No one thinks it’s strange that there’s a little bit of fine dust.
Most people won’t even notice.
There are no immediate health problems or life-threatening consequences.
However, as it was harmful to humans, there was a high probability that something would go wrong in the long run.
“Although rare, there are areas that are naturally dense with magic.” “Does this place look like that?” “No. If that were the case, the village wouldn’t have been created in the first place.” “Then that means the demons are up to something. I’ll have to find out what it is, though.”
A demon that kills people.
A village steeped in magic.
I was sure there was something, but I couldn’t tell what it was.
“He said he usually shows up once a week, but I can’t just wait forever.”
Choi Hyun-seok looked up at the sky.
The sun wasn’t visible because of the rain.
“It’s raining, but let’s take a look around. There might be a base or traces of the bastard around the village.”
“yes.”
“If you think it might be dangerous, Mr. Abelson, you can stay at the inn.” “No, it’s okay. As long as the opponent is a demon, I’m confident I can hold out until Mr. Choi Hyun-seok arrives.”
Abelson said with a confident look on his face.
Her fighting power is approximately 80,000.
Most of that stake is held by divine power.
Even a moderately powerful demon would be unable to withstand the overwhelming divine power and would burn to death.
“Okay. Then let’s meet again at the inn in the evening.”
***
That evening.
The group gathered again at the inn.
After taking a quick bath and coming down to the first floor, I saw a few residents sitting and eating.
This is the only inn in the village and also serves as a restaurant.
Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson sat down in a suitable place and began to talk.
“Has anything come out?”
“Not at all.”
“I didn’t find anything particularly strange either.”
I spent the whole day looking around town, but I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary.
“Well, the visibility wasn’t good today because of the rain. Let’s look again tomorrow when the weather clears up.”
“yes.”
“Then let’s fill our stomachs first.”
After walking around all day, I was really hungry.
Just then the food came out.
Choi Hyun-seok picked up a slightly hard piece of bread and dipped it into the soup.
“Hmm, this tastes pretty good after eating it.”
The market was a side dish, wasn’t it?
The bread here, which had previously felt bland and dry, began to taste somewhat delicious.
Choi Hyun-seok then picked up the beer glass and brought it to his lips.
At that moment, I heard a conversation at the next table.
“Hey. Did you hear that story?”
“huh?”
“A warrior has come to the village!”
“Phuhuhuhu-!”
Choi Hyun-seok spit out the beer he was drinking.
“Kellogg, Kellogg!”
I coughed and raised my head, and my eyes met Abelson’s cold expression.
Her face, hair, and even clothes were all soaked with beer.
Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes shook without mercy.
“That, that…”
“are you okay..”
“Oh, that was a mistake!”
“It’s okay.”
“sorry!”
“How many times do I have to tell you it’s okay?” “That… that ugly thing you’re holding in your hand, first…”
“ah?”
Abelson put his hand down with a surprised expression.
I guess I was instinctively lifting the mace without realizing it.
“Anyway, you’re a warrior… Have you been revealed?”
Choi Hyun-seok whispered softly while observing the situation.
Abelson shook his head.
“I don’t know. For now, I have no choice but to ignore it…”
The two continued to listen to what was being said at the next table.
“They say there are as many as five people.”
“five?”
“Yeah! I saw you earlier, everyone has a great vibe! They all look so majestic as they ride their horses!”
“Ohh…!”
“After listening to the village chief’s story, he immediately stepped forward and said he would solve the problem!”
Choi Hyun-seok cleared his throat.
If it’s five, I’m not talking about Abelson and myself.
‘Have other warriors come to the village? Why?’
A little curiosity and questioning arose.
At that moment the door of the inn opened and a group of people came in.
“Guys. I guess this is a motel.” “Ugh, why is it so small and dirty?” “Ellis. It’s time to get used to it.” “How can I, who lived in New York, get used to this kind of place? The city is fine, but I can’t get used to a rural place like this.”
Five men and women came in, chattering noisily.
Choi Hyun-seok immediately recognized that they were warriors.
Anyone who saw it would know, ‘I’m a warrior!’ – he was wearing dazzling armor and weapons.
‘Four men and one woman.’
The woman was white, the men were one white, one Asian, one person believed to be of Middle Eastern descent, and the last one was black.
‘It’s very global.’
Choi Hyun-seok quickly scanned them, moving only his eyes.
‘Fighting power is at the battalion commander level.’
Judging by the magical power felt, it doesn’t seem to be much beyond the level of a battalion commander.
One white male was above average, but not enough to make him a battalion commander.
‘I wish it could pass quietly…’
Choi Hyun-seok turned his head slightly, not wanting to reveal that he was a warrior here.
‘Mr. Abelson is the problem, I am the problem.’
Abelson is a native of this place.
Although she is very pretty, there is nothing that can be associated with being a warrior.
Choi Hyun-seok looked down and checked his clothes.
The ordinary everyday clothes worn by people here.
Although he was large in stature, he didn’t really stand out because he had dyed his hair color.
The red color scheme is common here because hair is red.
‘I just need to hide my face and control my magical power and magic well.’
The magic and magical energy were further refined.
You probably won’t notice it unless you deliberately try to detect it.
I thought that if I just avoided showing my face in this state, no one would know.
‘Oh, you have to be careful with the combat power meter too.’
Since they are warriors, there is a high probability that they also have a combat power meter.
In particular, Bobo had to be really careful.
I couldn’t even think of an excuse I would make if I got caught.
“Let’s get a room first.” “Nicolo. Do you think there’s a room for the five of us in this small inn?” “Just go somewhere and rest. We’ll have dinner and start searching the area tomorrow morning.”
Their story continued even as they paid the innkeeper.
“But, by the way, isn’t the content of this warrior quest a little strange?”
“what?”
“It doesn’t make sense that the Demons have been stuck in a rural area like this for six months. They’re quite far from the Demon’s border.”
“Hmm… is that so?”
“Sangmin. What do you think? I like your cleverness.”
Choi Hyun-seok looked at the man who was called Sang-min without realizing it.
I moved reflexively when a Korean name suddenly came up.
At that moment, a man named Sangmin also looked at Choi Hyunseok, and their eyes met.
“Hey, no way!?”
Sangmin’s eyes grow wide as if they’re going to pop out.
Choi Hyun-seok instinctively sensed something was wrong, but it was already too late.
“The fighting champion! Aren’t you Choi Hyun-seok!?”
“Sigh, shit…”
It seems like a fan has appeared.
