Episode 207
The promised three days passed.
In the meantime, Park Hyun-ah’s magic circuit was completely restored.
The vessel that holds the magical power also has the minimum stability to withstand spatial movement.
Now that we’re ready, all that’s left to do is get going.
“Then let’s go straight to the Kingdom of Mariott.” “Hold on. There’s a place we need to stop by first.”
Sarah Dunphy’s eyes filled with doubt at the mention of having a place to stop.
Park Hyun-ah continued her explanation.
“I have to go to Ultimoon Fest and report.”
“Ultimoon Fest?”
“It’s the group I belong to. There’s a hideout not too far away. Since I haven’t heard from them yet, I guess they haven’t moved their hideout.”
If they had moved their hideout, they would have contacted us in some way.
Or, you could have left a message at the hideout.
In either case, it was necessary to go back and check.
“Move to these coordinates.”
“i get it.”
Anyway, teleportation magic isn’t that difficult for Sarah Dunphy.
It wouldn’t be a problem to stop at one place in between.
After a while, the whole group gathered together.
Sarah Dunphy performs teleportation magic.
Hwaak-!
I feel a little dizzy.
When I opened my eyes, I saw another forest.
Choi Hyun-seok, who was looking around, looked at Park Hyun-ah.
“Where am I?” “A moving point a little way from the hideout. If you go in that direction for about 30 minutes, you’ll find the hideout.”
Park Hyun-ah took the lead and the rest of the group followed.
After about 10 minutes had passed like that.
Suddenly, Sarah Dunphy stood next to Park Hyun-ah.
“Can’t we increase the speed a bit more? No magical or divine power is detected nearby.” “You shouldn’t let your guard down. Those Gatren guys have a lot of magical tools that nullify detection.” “Does your group also wear such magical tools?”
“That’s not it.”
For a moment, Sarah Dunphy’s expression distorted subtly.
“Then that’s strange. There’s nothing in the direction we’re moving right now. I can only sense the energy of some insignificant thing.” “That could be a barrier. Or maybe they’ve already moved their hideout and left a message.”
“I see.”
Sarah Dunphy looked uneasy, but didn’t say anything else.
You’ll find out when you get there anyway.
There is no need to start an argument.
“This is…”
And so more time passed.
The group finally arrived at the hideout.
Park Hyun-ah was shocked when she saw the ruined hideout.
“Khwaaak!”
“Kruk, krurur…!”
The demons that were devouring the corpse growled.
The level was low because the already strong ones were having a party and the ones eating the leftovers.
If I had to describe it, it would be like a forest cleaner.
Park Hyun-ah glared at them.
“You little shits!”
“Wake up…!”
The demons were startled by the sharp momentum and scattered in all directions.
Sarah Dunphy approached and placed her hand on Park Hyun-ah’s shoulder.
“Calm down. If there are any enemies left, they might be discovered.”
“Ha… okay.”
Park Hyun-ah looked back at her hiding place, catching her breath.
Judging by the traces, it seemed like there had been a large-scale attack.
Thousands of people surrounded the place.
The scars of battle showed that many legendary figures were involved.
“Are there any survivors…”
Park Hyun-ah bit her lips tightly.
Ultimoon Festival.
It’s already been 8 years since I first met them. Okay.
We’re not like family who go through thick and thin together, but we’re close enough that it doesn’t feel awkward to call us colleagues.
It was inevitable that I would become attached to him naturally.
“f*ck…”
Park Hyun-ah lowered her head and swore.
In this harsh world, the word ‘comrade’ has a greater meaning than you might think.
Even for Park Hyun-ah, the fact that all those people had died was heartbreaking.
Choi Hyun-seok cautiously approached her after observing her expression.
“Sister. Are you okay?”
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Park Hyun-ah raised her head at that question.
She was smiling.
“Of course it’s okay, you punk. It’s not like someone gets left behind for a day or two.”
“still….”
“Listen carefully. People like us who live by killing others must always be prepared. That one day, I too may die.”
Park Hyun-ah burst into laughter.
“This time it’s just their turn.”
“…”
“Yeah. That’s all.”
There was an inexplicable emptiness in her eyes.
I have been wielding a sword for nearly 20 years in this strange and cruel world, and have seen countless deaths.
Death can come to anyone.
I’ve already seen enough death to be sick of it, so I won’t be shaken by something like this.
“but…”
For a moment, anger flashed across Park Hyun-ah’s eyes.
“But since we’re comrades, I guess I should get revenge.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded silently.
Although it was only for a short time, I felt uneasy because I had received help here and there while working with Ultimoon Fest.
Since we will have to face the Holy Empire Gatren anyway, it would be okay to keep the blade of vengeance in one corner of our hearts.
“Okay, let’s go. Even if we cry and die, the dead won’t come back to life…!”
Park Hyun-ah stretched her arms wide.
“Let’s go.”
She was smiling and speaking as usual.
The group nodded and prepared to move.
“Now we will go to the Kingdom of Mariott.”
After a while.
Sarah Dunphy’s teleportation magic is ready.
Park Hyun-ah waved her hand and said her final goodbye.
“Eat well and live well.”
“Sister. Just a moment!”
Choi Hyun-seok bought a high-end communication device from the warrior shop and gave it to him.
“If anything comes up, please call me.” “What’s the matter? Take care of yourself, you punk. Don’t go around looking for people.”
Although he was muttering, there was a smile on his lips.
She took the communication port and walked over to Sarah Dunphy.
“Then let’s move.”
Sarah Dunphy’s magic is on the move.
In a flash, the two women disappear.
Moved to the vicinity of Scolborn, the capital of the Mariott Kingdom.
Normally, a long-distance move like this would require a lot of preparation, but Sarah Dunphy made the move with just a little bit of time.
This was a part where we could get a glimpse of her outstanding magical skills.
“Okay, should we start going?”
Choi Hyun-seok said while looking at Cidreel.
From now on, the two must go to the 3rd Army Corps’ jurisdiction area.
Since I didn’t know the exact coordinates, I had no choice but to walk.
Choi Hyun-seok asked while walking down the street.
“How long will it take?” “If we move quickly, we can get there in five days.” “It’ll take quite a while.”
At their speed, which allowed them to travel faster than most cars, five days was a very long distance.
“There’s nothing we can do. We have to keep an eye out for enemies that might be on the way.” “Okay, fine. Let’s go!”
Just when I was about to really pick up the pace.
Cidriel, who had been walking in front, suddenly turned around.
“Choi Hyun-seok.”
“why?”
She hesitated for a moment and then continued.
“Heaven. Can’t I go there again?”
Choi Hyun-seok smiled faintly.
“Of course you can go! Let’s have some real fun after this is over.”
“i get it.”
Sidriel smiled brightly at Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
Then Rachel, who was sitting on his shoulder, suddenly sat up.
“Sir! Why am I missing out?” “Okay. I’ll give you some too.” “Since I didn’t get a bite that time, you have to give me the whole thing next time! Do you understand!?”
Rachel said with a sad expression.
The seriousness was so funny that Choi Hyun-seok ended up laughing.
“How can you be greedy when you can’t even eat everything?”
Ask for a whole fruit the size of your body.
I thought she was being a little too greedy, but Rachel was firm.
“You can eat it!”
“Okay, okay. Okay, I understand. Let’s go.”
“Absolutely! Absolutely!”
“Okay, I understand!”
I guess I was really sad that I couldn’t eat fruit this time.
After that, Rachel asked five more times to get a definite answer.
“Okay, I’ll give it to you, so stop asking!”
***
8th Division Commander’s Office.
Now a commander, Raidran still used this place as his office.
“Umm…”
How long has it been since I started wrestling with the documents?
My head was spinning from working long hours.
It’s been a daily routine since I became a legion commander, but I still can’t get used to it.
“I need an adjutant.”
You can’t do everything by yourself.
Raidrun needed someone he could trust with his work.
“Don’t look at me like that. I’m far from being a penman.”
Motem turned his head slightly and said.
An expression of intent never to share work.
Raidrun didn’t give up.
“If you wish, you may sit in the position of the corps commander. I will assist you as the deputy corps commander.”
It was a radical proposal.
They’re offering me the position of commander.
Motem’s answer was a snort.
“Raidrun. I didn’t see it that way, but you have a weak side. Do I seem interested in power?”
“Ahem.”
Raidrun coughed in vain.
And yet, his gaze never leaves Motem.
Although he says he is far from being a brainy person, Raidrun knows that this is not the case.
If you have someone you can trust to help you, your workload will definitely be greatly reduced.
At that moment, Motem stood up from his seat.
“I guess I should go soon.”
“Where are you going?”
“I just thought of something.”
Raidrun’s eyebrows twitched.
How can you lie like that without even wiping your mouth?
The only demon here who talks to Motem is Raidrun.
What could he possibly do, being practically a loner?
“Phew…”
But it’s not something you can hold onto.
Raidran sighed and nodded.
thud-
Motem left the office coldly.
Raidrun was buried in his paperwork again.
About a minute passed like that.
Suddenly the office door opened and someone came in.
Raidrun frowned without raising his head.
“Are you done with your work already?”
Even without looking, I could tell that it was Motem who had entered.
First, even if it is a mortem, it is not right to act so rudely.
Even if you don’t help with your work, shouldn’t you not get in the way?
“As I said before, it is basic courtesy to knock when entering the office. Please be careful.”
Raidran spoke without raising his head.
Then a familiar and welcome voice was heard.
“Oh my, I’m sorry. Did I upset our commander?”
In an instant, Raidrun’s eyes widened.
He slowly raised his head.
“Mr. Hemis…?”
There stood Motem and Hemis together.
Hemis was not a giant lip monster, but had the appearance of a beautiful demon.
It was even more difficult to adjust to seeing her like that after decades of not seeing her like that.
Hemis grinned and waved.
“It’s been a while. Raidrun.”
Raidrun tried to calm his mind as much as possible.
“Are you alive…” “Oh my~ This kid. Did I look that easy?” “I didn’t mean it like that.”
The Holy Empire Gatren made an all-out effort to eliminate Hemis.
Honestly, if you survive, that would be stranger.
Everyone believed that he was dead.
“If you were alive, why didn’t you come? The legion was on the verge of collapse without Hemis.” “I’m sorry. I had my reasons. But you inherited the 3rd legion, didn’t you?”
Raidrun bowed his head at the words that he had inherited the legion.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t dare to step over Hemis’s position.” “No. You did well. I was actually hoping you would do this.”
Hemis continued speaking as he approached.
“By the way, do you know why I came back today?” “To save… the demons?”
The Demon Tribe is now in dire straits.
Not only was contact with the Demon King’s castle cut off, but the entire command system collapsed.
Could it be that Hemis came to correct this situation?
Disappointingly, it wasn’t.
Hemis said as he shook his head.
“No. I have something to tell you.”
“Will you tell me…?”
“First of all, the Demon King is dead.”
It was a shocking story from the beginning.
I had been guessing that that might be the case, but when I actually heard it for myself, I was shocked.
But, the real story was just beginning.
Hemis continued, grinning.
“And. The one who killed the Demon King was Choi Hyun-seok.”
