Episode 11. Lemea Valley (1)
The sun is in the eastern mouth, and the sky is very reddish.
The sunset glow reminds me of a dull evening sky, but surprisingly, it is morning now.
A sight completely opposite to the blue sky of the continent.
A dry wind blew over the cliffs that had fallen down.
Below was a panoramic view of the Lemea Valley, overflowing with the energy of life.
I live and live and come back here again.
[Hmm~ This smell full of blood! I feel the most refreshed since I woke up!]
Kayram was already so intoxicated that he was twisting his body.
[Hey, master! When are the demon beasts going to catch you? Let’s go quickly! I don’t think I can wait at all!]
She ended up placing her face on top of my head and engaging in strange skinship.
Cold sweat ran down my face, and my fists clenched.
Ah, if I really feel like it, I want to suppress it right away… … .
“How does it feel to be at the front, Sian?”
“Bird, it’s a lot quieter than I thought! Is the Lemea Valley really like this?”
“It may seem that way right now. However, this is a dangerous place where you never know when and where you may encounter the shadow of death. So, you must always be on guard. also… … .”
The duke is explaining things in many ways, but I can’t hear a single thing.
The only thing on my mind right now is intense worry about what to do with this perverted demon sword.
[Why is your face so frowned? Isn’t it because of me?]
Of course it’s because of you!
This perverted magic sword is doing this knowingly.
Right now, dozens of guardian knights, including the Duke, are next to me.
Although there were more than 100 eyes in total, I was the only one who could see her.
Because she knows that I cannot act hastily, she is resolving her unresolved desires(?).
I am holding myself back from snapping my fingers again and again.
“… … So, even if you face a crisis, don’t expect help from anyone. You have to take care of your own life. “I would do the same.”
“I will keep this in mind, father!”
That statement is a lie.
If the battle with the demonic beasts begins, my father will probably be the first to try to protect me.
Although we arrived at the front line as we wanted, there were still many eyes watching.
This meant that the range of motion in which I could move was very small.
But this was extremely expected.
In essence, a good assassin must move secretly and masterfully so as not to be discovered by anyone.
Especially when it comes to me now… … .
After completing the camp tour with the Duke, we headed to the private camp he had prepared.
As it was an urgent place where something could happen at any moment, there were no luxurious houses.
There was a safe house for high-ranking visitors, but I didn’t want it.
Still, I received some consideration from my father, and was given a single-person barracks.
Of course, I don’t live alone… …
When I pull back the tent, I see a woman sitting on a bed covered in a blanket.
It was Emily, my only direct maid.
“Oh, are you here, master?”
When it is confirmed that I have arrived, I stick my head out.
[Why on earth did you bring him here?]
Kayram, who followed in, asked bluntly.
I ignored her words and approached Emily.
“You don’t have a cold, so why are you covered in blankets?”
“Wow, you really have a strong heart, Master! Anyway, this is the front line! “You never know when and where demons might appear and eat us!”
Finally, he buries his face in the bed and covers himself.
Even though I am laughing, I feel sorry for it.
[Really, how can this girl be used as a maid? Or were you brought here for some other purpose?]
“At least it’s not the purpose you think… … .”
[oh? Do you know what I was thinking?]
Kayram was smiling brightly and patting my back.
In fact, it wasn’t Emily’s will to come here.
Just let regular soldiers do the chores.
If it were for me, the duke could give me fifteen people.
She was simply a companion I had brought with me at the duke’s request.
“What did you say, master?”
“no. Are you going to keep tying it up like that?”
“I guess that won’t be the case for a while. Even though I am your irreplaceable maid, I wonder if I will be able to serve you well until now… … .”
Definitely, ‘Because you are the only servant I have!’ I wasn’t brought here for a purpose that would seem like something out of a third-rate novel.
There was clearly a separate purpose for bringing her there.
“Do you want to go back now?”
“really?”
“okay. I think I brought you here just thinking about myself. I’m not even a child, so I acted recklessly… … .”
“You’re a child, right?… … .”
I momentarily released my clenched fist with a generous heart.
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“Anyway, if you want, I’ll talk to the drivers and send it to you right away. “It’s just a little chore, so I can do it myself.”
Emily seemed to be having a hard time as it seemed like she was really going to let her go.
[what? If that’s the case, why did you really bring him here?]
Kayram asks as if he doesn’t understand, but it’s okay.
Since I said this, she will never go back.
“Well, I came here to be your doctor, right?”
“of course.”
With her answer without hesitation even for a second, her stiff face began to relax little by little.
“Woman, I don’t think you can do it without me. “Well, it’s scary, but I’ll just endure it and stay.”
“Are you okay? “You don’t have to overdo it.”
“Instead, if the demons attack, do you have to protect me, Master? “Did you know?”
I burst into laughter without realizing it.
He is telling a kid who is much younger than him to protect him.
Although she was tactless, eccentric, and had limited cooking skills, she was a very strange maid who I did not dislike at all.
I placed my hand on her head, where only her face was sticking out.
“don’t worry. Because demons won’t even be able to come here. You’ll be safe as long as I’m here, Emily… … .”
Did he at least feel moved by the way he seemed like a master?
Emily was staring at my face.
“well? “Wouldn’t they come because they are more afraid of guardian knights like Yulken than the master?”
“… … .”
Should I just kick him out?
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-Dang! Dang! Dang!
A heavy bell rings throughout the camp.
At the same time, a yellow glow appeared in the sky northwest of the camp.
A signal announcing the appearance of a mid-level demon creature.
Immediately, all the drivers waiting nearby headed in that direction.
“Coooooooo!”
Monsters with huge hatchets in one hand were screaming fiercely.
They are man-eating monsters called ‘Ogres’, who have a habit of not paying attention to what’s ahead and who eat whatever they can get their hands on.
Although they may look stupid and dull at first glance, if you are caught in their hands, every bone in your body will immediately break apart.
The reason they crossed the valley and invaded this place is simple.
You are hungry.
They are also living organisms that engage in reproductive activities.
To live, you have to eat, and to eat, you have to find food.
I came here looking for the smell of food, but I couldn’t get my foot in the door.
This is where the strongest knights in the human world are gathered.
“Immediately establish a camp and proceed with the destruction operation. “Don’t let anyone live!”
When the Duke’s instructions were given, the magic knights wearing white robes were the first to release mana.
“The judgment of light will save evil… … !”
-Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss
Along with the magic, a pure white magic circle appeared at the feet of the Ogres.
Soon, white chains came out from below and pulled their bodies down.
-thud!
Some ogres that could not withstand the force fell over.
Light attribute magic ‘Bound of Salvation’
It was a high-level combat magic that only those with light attributes could use among high-ranking wizards of 8 stars or higher.
Some of the ogres couldn’t even open their eyes, and soon they fell, pushing each other like dominoes.
The remaining knights did not miss the opportunity and soared into the sky.
– Wedge!
The Ogres were helplessly cut to pieces as the sword dance danced in the sky.
Their skin was harder than most metals, but it could not withstand the sword skills of senior knights.
-thud
The last one that held on until the end finally collapsed with its throat cut.
After confirming that everything had been destroyed, the duke gave the order again.
“After confirming that there are no abnormalities, everything is incinerated. Afterwards, quickly return to the original area… … .”
The drivers sorted out the situation without any disruption.
As I was watching all the scenes, I made eye contact with the Duke who was turning around.
“… … .”
He was smiling slightly at me.
I lowered my head without any reaction.
It’s already been a month since I arrived at the front line.
The current situation was like everyday life here on the front line.
Battles with mid- to low-level demon beasts occur about 3 to 4 times a day, and most of them are completely destroyed under the command of Duke Berthe.
Although it may seem easy to deal with at first glance, each response manual in relation to the magical beasts that appear is well-constructed.
Naturally, I do not directly participate in that battle.
Not only do I have no intention of participating, but if I even touch the sword, the knights will immediately stop me.
My position is always the safest and last resort in battle.
It’s not that there aren’t knights to fight in the first place, and it’s crazy to ask a ten-year-old boy to go out and fight with a sword.
Soon, the waiting fire magicians appeared and started burning the corpses of the demon beasts.
When the situation ended like that, the knights returned to their original area as if nothing had happened.
I also returned to the barracks.
“Are you here, master?”
Emily, who was organizing her luggage, welcomed her warmly.
“What was it this time?”
“Ogre.”
“Ugh, do those insectivores really have food in their heads? “I actually come here once a day, as if it’s a fixed number!”
She used to tremble at the mere mention of the word ‘demon’, but now she doesn’t hesitate to curse at the demons.
Even though it was limited to Jinyoung Camp, it seemed like they had fully adapted to being able to move around freely within it.
Before we knew it, the sun had set in the western sky, and soon darkness came.
On the night of the front, the sky was pitch black, just like on the continent.
That meant that the time for my real activities was approaching.
“Are you going to exercise today too?”
Emily asked as she saw me preparing something.
“of course. “When it comes to exercise, consistency is important.”
“The duke would be really happy if he found out. But is there really a need to hide it like this?”
“Okay, just do what you normally do. “Am I going to sleep from now on?”
On the bed were bundles of swaddles that were exactly the size of my body.
Although it may be a clumsy camouflage, it looks quite convincing as long as you don’t get close.
After getting ready, I immediately came out of the barracks.
To avoid the eyes of the patrolling knights, he soon jumped into the forest behind the camp.
After passing through the dense bushes, a cliff appeared that was not even an inch in sight.
It was so steep that if you took a wrong step, you would have fallen straight into the abyss.
-Hwiiing
Below, there was a chilling atmosphere of death, as if telling you never to jump.
Without a second of hesitation, I threw myself down there.
(Continued in the next part)
