Episode 146
Choi Hyun-seok set off right away.
Although my body had not fully recovered yet, I could not afford to delay.
“Are you sure you’re on the right track?”
“Of course!”
Rachel answered confidently.
Choi Hyun-seok stared ahead with suspicious eyes.
“No matter how I look at it, this isn’t a road.” “I told you. It was just a simple tracking spell. I couldn’t do anything because I didn’t have enough magic power.”
“…”
“So you’re saying that you only know the direction, but you don’t know the distance or road at all!”
I’m not sure if this is something I can talk about with such confidence.
Anyway, there was a deep cliff in front of them.
I carefully looked out, but I couldn’t see the floor.
It seemed to be at least a hundred meters deep.
“What are you worrying about? Just fly there. Don’t worry about this and that!” “Oh, is the direction correct?”
“Of course!”
Even if there is a cliff, there are infinite ways to cross it.
You can also cross using Crepitus Mode.
It is also possible to fly through the sky with Rachel’s magic.
“Let’s go with your magic.”
The method chosen this time was the latter.
Crepitus Mode is a bit unstable, and since Bobo had to move with me this time, I decided to borrow Rachel’s strength.
“Rachel, how much is left?” “I don’t know. I guess it will come out as we go.”
The group continued onward.
Crossed cliffs, crossed mountains, and crossed rivers.
How far did it move like that?
Finally, a huge city appeared before them.
“Hmm, I think it’s over there?” “Yes. The tracking magic is pointing straight towards the city.”
Choi Hyun-seok took a big walk around the city just in case.
It was a tedious but necessary verification task.
Because Abelson is beyond the city, it may just be the direction that matches.
“That’s for sure.”
After a brief wander around the city, this became clear.
Abelson is in the city.
Wherever we moved, the tracking magic pointed towards the city.
“The problem is how to get into the city and rescue Mr. Abelson…”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was mumbling while stroking his chin, suddenly looked at Rachel.
“Rachel. Can’t you use some kind of shape-shifting magic? Like changing your appearance?” “It’s impossible. Do you know how difficult polymorph magic is?” “It’s not that your skills are lacking?” “How can you say such rude things!”
Rachel clenched her fists.
“Polymorph is a very difficult spell, but even Rachel can do it if she wants to!?”
“Then do it.”
“Uh… but this is a bit unstable. It might not transform cleanly, and I don’t know when or where it’ll be released…” “Tsk! In the end, it means I can’t do it.”
“Yeah. Hehe.”
Rachel smiled awkwardly.
Choi Hyun-seok clicked his tongue and fell into thought again.
“What should I do… I don’t have time to do this here…”
Meanwhile, Abelson may be going through some hardships.
I had to get into the city as soon as possible to rescue her.
‘I lost my disguise and my appearance is like a beggar, so I don’t think the city will accept me.’
To be honest, Choi Hyun-seok’s appearance was so miserable that I felt sorry to even call him a beggar.
There is barely any clothing left.
In fact, it was no different from having a giant spiderweb wrapped around you.
In addition, he lost all his money and his fake identity card.
There was absolutely no way to enter the city normally.
“Hmm… there must be a way…”
Just then a rustling sound was heard from behind.
When I looked back, I saw men with fierce expressions.
“What is that guy?”
“It’s like a beggar.”
“What kind of beggar is that strong!?” “Get out of here guys. We had a blast today. Tsk.”
They thought Choi Hyun-seok was a beggar and tried to return to the forest.
Choi Hyun-seok quickly got up from his seat.
“Everyone over there, stop for a second.” “What? There’s nothing to do, so get out!”
The guys spoke with a pretended fierce expression.
Instead of getting angry, Choi Hyun-seok responded with a bright smile.
“Do some charity to the beggars.”
***
Same time.
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Bishop Tranio leaves.
Abelson was having a private conversation with a strange man.
“I’m late in introducing myself. My name is Korkan.”
“It’s a hunting dog.”
The Hounds are the Pope’s direct commanding force.
They were like shadows.
Despite his identity being revealed, Korkan seemed relaxed.
“I guess it’s easier to talk now that you know.”
Korkan opened his eyes narrowly, resting his chin on his hand.
“Abelson Marriott. Where is the traitorous warrior Choi Hyun-seok who was with you?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s been a long time since I broke up with him.” “Stop talking nonsense.”
In an instant, Korkan’s face turns fierce.
He spoke in a low, growling voice.
“The incident that happened in Kiton City just a few days ago. Did you think I didn’t know?”
“…”
“They covered up the incident well, but you shouldn’t make fun of the Empire’s intelligence.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “Are you planning to keep your mouth shut until the end?”
Korkan frowned.
‘Anyway, she’s a woman I don’t like.’
Abelson always had a blank expression on his face, so it was impossible to know what he was thinking.
‘The suspicion is clear, but there is no evidence.’
Actually, what I just said was just something I threw out there.
He found no evidence that Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson were in Kiton.
Because Choi Hyun-seok handled things cleanly and left nothing behind.
We were able to hear stories from several people believed to be Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson, but no conclusive evidence was found.
So I tried to figure out Abelson’s expression by looking at him, but I couldn’t find any clues because he was so expressionless.
‘Well, now all of that is unnecessary.’
Anyway, since Abelson is in front of me now, that’s good enough.
His goal is to capture Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson.
It was almost like catching a fish, since Abelson must know the whereabouts of the rest of Choi Hyun-seok.
“Change the question.”
Korkan continued, crossing his arms.
“Tell me everything you know about this necromancy incident.” “I’ve already explained everything to Bishop Tranio.” “I hope you won’t annoy me.”
Korkan’s eyes glowed eerily.
He has worked as a hunting dog and has gained experience in murder as well as various types of torture and interrogation.
He had the power to pressure his opponents with just his gaze.
“Forget about trying to argue with me. I want you to figure out your topic.”
“…”
“What happened there. Everything you know. Explain everything without leaving anything out.”
Abelson nodded.
As he said, there was no need to fight in this part.
Because necromancy was a matter of great importance that the entire continent needed to know about.
Rather, this man should convey the story clearly so that all people will be alert.
“… That’s how it happened.”
Abelson’s explanation didn’t take long.
Since I had already explained it to Bishop Tranio once, I was able to convey the story more clearly and neatly.
“Is that all?”
“Yes. I told you everything I know.”
In fact, Abelson does not know the details of the incident in which the necromancy occurred.
Because I went straight into battle before I could have a proper conversation with Choi Hyun-seok, who knew everything.
So she had no choice but to focus the story on the murders that occurred before the battle and the demons.
That alone would certainly be of great help to them.
“Hmm…”
After hearing the whole story, Korkan swallowed his saliva.
‘There have been reports of strange phenomena occurring in various places where the density of magic is increasing. If what this woman says is true, then this is no ordinary problem.’
His job is not just to chase down Abelson and Choi Hyun-seok.
Tracking the two and gathering information from all over the continent is also a main mission.
From the beginning, this could be said to be the main mission.
That’s why this information was so important.
It was a task of much greater importance than catching Abelson and Choi Hyun-seok right away.
Because it was something that could have turned the entire continent upside down.
It was necessary to report to the Pope as soon as possible.
“Okay. Let’s stop here for today and talk about Choi Hyun-seok again tomorrow.”
Korkan stood up from his seat.
First, I was planning to start by reporting on magic and necromancy.
He looked down at Abelson for the last time and said:
“Anyway, you’ll have to tell everything when you’re transferred to the capital. So, if possible, it would be best to tell everything you know here. That way, there’ll be at least some hope of survival, right?”
“…”
“If you keep your mouth shut and pretend you don’t know about Choi Hyun-seok…”
Korkan twisted one corner of his mouth.
“I leave it to your imagination what happens next.”
He roughly closed the door and left the interrogation room.
“…”
Abelson, left alone, did not get up from his seat for a long time.
***
That night.
Abelson was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
Even though it’s been a long time since I laid down on a soft bed, I still feel uncomfortable.
‘If you want to escape, now is the time.’
Abelson was planning an escape.
It’s a situation where you never know when you might be taken to the capital.
As early as tomorrow morning.
It was clear that we would depart within the day after tomorrow at the latest.
There was no time to hesitate.
‘But how…?’
The problem is that Korkan is also well aware of this fact.
He placed tight security around Abelson’s room.
The room was comfortable and the bed was comfy, but it was essentially a prison.
‘It’s impossible for me to quietly handle the security with my skills. I have to find another way.’
Even if they manage to break through the security, there’s no way they’ll cause a commotion.
If Korkan hears the commotion and comes looking for you, not only will your escape fail, but any chance of escaping in the future will be lost.
‘Isn’t there some way?’
At that time, I was at a loss and my worries only deepened.
Someone opened the door and came in.
‘Who is it…?’
Abelson pretended to sleep and did not move.
If it was the enemy, I planned to induce them to let their guard down and then counterattack.
But the voice heard was that of a familiar man.
“Little Saintess…”
“Bishop Tranius?”
“yes.”
The one who entered was Bishop Tranio.
He approached cautiously and grabbed Abelson’s shoulder.
“You must leave immediately.” “Bishop. How on earth…?”
Bishop Tranio shook his head.
He continued with a kind smile.
“There is no time. Little Saint, don’t worry and just follow me.”
Abelson nodded silently.
As I followed him out of the room, I saw the guards lying on the ground.
“It’s just a strong sleeping pill. Don’t worry, he’s not dead.”
The bishop smiled again, as if trying to reassure Abelson, and then moved on.
After a while.
The place we arrived at following the bishop’s instructions was a stone statue in the center of the chapel.
“Bishop. Where is this…?” “Please wait a moment.”
A faint divine power leaked out from the bishop’s body.
Then the stone statue moved gently, revealing a passage leading underground.
“It’s a secret passage leading out of the city. There are no forks in the road, so don’t worry and just keep walking.” “Bishop, you’ll go with me.”
Bishop Tranio shook his head.
“I am the bishop of this place. If I leave this place, which believer will truly believe in God and follow Him?”
“…”
“Here are the little saint’s belongings.”
Bishop Tranio handed over some items.
Among them was a communication device that utilized magic.
Abelson looked at the port, uncharacteristically bewildered.
“What is this…?”
“I believe in the little saint.”
Bishop Tranio stared blankly into Abelson’s eyes.
Abelson also looked at the bishop.
“Everything is according to God’s will.”
“According to God’s will…”
“Let’s go quickly. You never know when that guy will notice. Quickly!”
The bishop pushed Abelson away.
As Abelson descended into the basement, he looked back at Bishop Tranio one last time.
He was still smiling kindly.
“Take care.”
Abelson bit his lip and turned away.
The stone statue at the back is restored to its original state and the light is blocked.
I couldn’t see even an inch ahead of me, but I had no problem walking because the passage was straight.
I could have used my divine power to shine a light, but I didn’t do so for fear of being detected.
I couldn’t afford to let a minor mistake blow the opportunity Bishop Tranio had given me.
‘I’ll survive somehow.’
Abelson made up his mind.
The only way to repay the opportunity Bishop Tranio has given me is to survive.
In the pitch darkness, relying solely on his senses, Abelson walked quickly.
