Episode 19. Emperor’s Tour (6)
-thud!
The troll’s face, limbs severed, plummeted to the ground.
“Ugh… … .”
Although he is breathing, it is as if he is already dead.
He sat on the guy’s head and slit his throat.
-Clap!
The troll’s body was as limp as a rag, and a thick green liquid was flowing from its sword.
Even as I stared at it, I naturally licked it.
“Tsk!”
It’s dirty writing.
They say medicine that is good for the body is bitter to the mouth, but isn’t this a bit harsh?
There’s a strange, musty smell somewhere, and a fishy feeling comes up here and there.
[Is it worth it to taste that much? Like a man, you should raise your head and take a big gulp!]
The head was so disgusting that it seemed like it would be difficult, so instead I cut my wrist to create a hole.
Troll blood flowing down in a hollow space.
I closed my eyes tightly and swallowed it straight into my mouth.
-Gurgling.
The pungent scent rising up my throat gave me goosebumps.
This is much more… than I thought. … .
“Is it worth eating?”
[…] … ?]
The troll’s other arm was cut off in the same way as the taste was beyond imagination.
Thinking I might not have felt it right, I took another sip of it into my mouth, and felt the mysterious taste of a different level from the blood of low-level demon beasts.
The troll’s wrist soon shriveled.
[The demons are done. Very… … .]
Kayram’s horrified expression was quite sighting.
It’s my first time drinking troll blood, but it seems like my tongue is going crazy.
That’s enough blood, all that’s left is to deal with it… … .
-Patter-patter
“This damn rain shows no signs of stopping.”
This way, unless you bring a fire attribute wizard, it will be difficult to burn the troll’s corpse.
[why? Can’t I just leave it behind?]
“It’s too risky to just throw away the corpse of a high-level demon beast. “There is no need to leave room for nothing.”
Just when I was wondering if there was no good solution,
-Quaaa
Suddenly, a familiar sound rang in my ears.
It was a sound reminiscent of a strong flow of water.
Come to think of it, around here… … .
[Then why don’t you throw it in the water?]
That’s it.
In this area, the ‘Blood River’, a river of blood, probably flows.
The current must have been very strong due to the rain that fell for a long time.
Whether it piles up at the bottom or flows into the demon world, as long as you throw it, the strong current will take care of it.
I made up my mind and cut the troll’s body into more pieces so that it would be suitable for carrying around.
“It seems difficult to carry everything at once, so I will have to go back and forth two or three times.”
Two legs as thick as pillars were slung over his shoulders.
The legs alone are already longer than my height.
Both legs together must have weighed more than 100 kg, but this was an easy level for me who had consumed the blood of a demonic beast.
-Kwakwakwa
Did you walk in the direction of the sound for about 3 minutes?
A low cliff and a red river flowing beneath it were revealed.
As expected, the water level had risen significantly due to the heavy rain.
Without hesitation, I lifted it onto my shoulder and threw my bare legs down the cliff, and in an instant, I was swept away by the strong torrent and disappeared beyond.
[They say it’s delicious, but wouldn’t it be a waste to throw it away right after tasting it once?]
“What can I do when I have no way to store it? “Once you taste it, it’s over.”
I felt like it was a waste, but I couldn’t do anything about it.
All the remaining corpses they brought in one after another were thrown into the river of blood.
It was as perfect a disposal of the body as burning it with fire.
Somehow I feel like it’s harder to deal with it than to catch it.
I sat down on top of the cliff to take a short break.
The other thought that naturally arises is that the demon beast has been dealt with as well.
Kayram asked, smiling at my slightly lost face.
[Do you think about that princess? Are you really worried?]
“not really.”
[When were you asked to become emperor, and now you act calm? But did you really mean what you said about becoming emperor?]
“Well, at least I didn’t say it with empty words.”
I thought it was a much more valuable statement than ‘Become a princess who is helpful to the empire.’
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[Are you trying to be a kingmaker?]
“at all. I simply decided the direction. “The rest is up to her.”
Whether she becomes an emperor commanding the empire or a beggar on the street is ultimately up to her.
However, since we have confirmed that Eshel is interested, we will have to keep an eye on it for a long period of time.
Still, if I had to wait and see, I don’t think I would repeat the fate of being the unfortunate princess.
A considerable amount of time must have passed, and by now the reinforcements in the rear would have also completed joining.
If you are nearby enough and are found, you will naturally be able to join.
The moment I got up and was about to go back to camp,
“… … !”
My face automatically turned at the unfamiliar energy that suddenly hit me.
The place where the bright eyes met was the opposite cliff, which rose slightly higher than the cliff on which it was standing.
It felt like a hungry beast smelling its prey and turning around.
I saw.
Bright purple wings proudly spread out in the swirling rain and wind!
A tail and claws that rise sharply as if a sword was embedded in them!
Unlike other species that feed on the spiritual energy of the sacred continent, they are spiritual beings that feed on the spiritual energy of the dark demon world!
“D-dragon?”
It was a rare, large-scale demon beast from the Demon World, Devil Dragon.
“… … .”
Judging from its size, it was a grown-up individual that had not yet fully grown, but judging from the magical energy it spewed out, it was undoubtedly a devil dragon.
Why did a guy who lives deep in the demon world appear in Lemea Valley?
Did he break away from the group?
No, even if that’s the case, there’s no reason to come here, right?
Could it be that this guy also smelled me?
For that matter, it doesn’t look particularly aggressive, does it?
My mind became very confused as various thoughts crossed my mind.
Let’s calm down.
There is no need to think hard.
I just have to do it now and take the most desirable action I can.
Devil Dragon.
Although it is a growth-type entity, it is still a large-scale demon beast.
It possesses high-quality blood that is incomparable to that of a high-level magic beast.
then… … .
[My master, why did you suddenly stop talking?]
Kayram touched my body, which seemed to have become mute, but it didn’t move at all.
After a while, I gathered my thoughts, grabbed Cairam, and muttered softly.
“Ammu Type 9: Appearance of the Demon Sword… … .”
[Eh? What is this all of a sudden!?]
Without even having time to panic, Kayram instantly turned into fog and was absorbed into my body.
Kayram shouted, asking what was wrong, but I completely ignored it.
There’s only one thing on my mind right now… … .
“I have to catch that dragon…” … No, you have to eat!”
* * *
“Chooooook!”
A troll that runs at you without knowing how scary the world is.
What welcomed him was the Guardian Knight’s sword imbued with holy light.
-Suddenly
The troll fell helpless from the sword strike filled with the power of light.
As the knights nearby delivered the finishing blow, the high-level demon beast was easily disposed of.
“It’s already the fifth time… … .”
The subjugation went smoothly, but Duke Berthe’s face did not seem to improve at all.
There are already five high-level demons I have encountered in a short period of time.
It can’t be a coincidence to encounter such a large number of entities that were said to appear once a month in such a short period of time.
“We’ll have to hurry, Willias.”
The emperor was also in a similar state of urgency.
I didn’t have time to hesitate even for a moment when I thought about my daughter who would be surrounded by demonic beasts. At that moment when she just wanted to be alive and safe,
“… … !”
Urgent footsteps were heard not from the front, but from a curved direction.
The sound of many footsteps, not just one.
The knights who were about to advance turned their gaze one by one, and soon the light of guidance floating in the air revealed the owner of the footsteps.
“Oh, Arin?”
The knights of the imperial army with the emblem of the empire engraved on them, and a girl at the center of them all.
It was Princess Arin, who was known to be at the camp.
“Woah, meet your Majesty the Emperor!”
The knights who recognized the emperor were the first to kneel.
Then, one of the maids who had been hiding among them appeared.
“Uh, why is Abamama here?”
Even though she said it herself, Princess Arin quickly realized that the emperor had come all the way here himself because of her.
She dared to cause trouble to her father and emperor. This was a very serious sin as a princess and daughter.
“So, I’m sorry, Abama!”
The princess also hurriedly knelt down and asked for an apology.
“It’s okay because you’re safe.”
The emperor patted her without further reprimand.
For now, the big worry was over.
“… … .”
An atmosphere where no one seems to be able to intervene.
Emily bowed her head in silence as she realized that the emperor was right in front of her.
So much pressure that you don’t know whether it’s rain or sweat flowing from your body.
The moment I gently looked up to see if it was over,
She came face to face with an unfamiliar face right in front of her.
“Hey!”
It was none other than Duke Berthe.
Emily was so shocked that she fell backwards.
“Aren’t you definitely the maid that Xian brought with you?”
“Yes, that’s right, Duke! “This is Emily, serving Master Xian!”
It was a face that the duke couldn’t have known, as he had seen it often since the mansion.
However, for some reason, the maid’s owner was nowhere to be seen.
The duke could not bear to continue his next sentence due to the strong anxiety that quickly overcame him.
“Baa, we have to save that person quickly!”
The princess’s sorrowful cries attracted everyone’s attention.
“Who are you talking about, Princess?”
“Prince Xian! After evacuating us, he disappeared, saying that he would lure the demon beast all by himself! “We have to go help him quickly!”
Water droplets, whether tears or rainwater, were fluttering around her eyes.
She was not a princess, but an innocent young girl.
“… … .”
The duke’s right hand was shaking violently due to shock.
The emperor asked on behalf of him who had fallen into silence.
“Which direction did you run away?”
“We know the direction! “If you just give me the order, I will go and rescue that Confucius!”
The guardian knights who had been protecting the princess expressed their intention to return once again.
“What are you doing, Willius? “Shouldn’t you save your son?”
The Duke still remained silent.
The moment the inferior emperor tried to step forward in person,
“Operations will proceed as usual.”
A voice small but clear enough for everyone to hear.
It was a moment of astonishment not only for the emperor but also for everyone around him.
“Uh, Willias, are you serious?”
“Dozens of people are currently at the crossroads of life and death in the camp. I can’t deploy a lot of troops to find one of my children that I’m not sure about, right? Just by safely evacuating the princess, that child’s duty has been fulfilled.”
Even if he was the emperor, he could not object to the cold decision made by the continent’s defender.
The emperor, confirming his unbreakable will, quietly turned his head.
“Now, the entire army continues operations!”
The knights began their advance toward the camp again.
Arin, who was watching this whole situation, covered her mouth in disbelief.
“why? why… … ?”
Her life was thrown away just because she was a princess.
In fact, there was nothing he could do to save his life.
“Abama! No matter how much you think about it, isn’t this something that’s wrong? There is no time! “We have to save him quickly!”
Princess Arin pleaded earnestly, but the emperor coldly ignored her gaze.
“What are you doing? “Hurry and take the princess with you.”
All that came back were indifferent orders.
She could not help but be frustrated by the harsh reality.
Inability to do anything.
It was a pathetic moment that made me question why I existed.
‘In such a situation, you can’t even save a beggar lying on the streets.’
Isn’t this statement so perfect that it can’t even be refuted?
An incompetent princess that no one in the world can save.
That was the current address of the name ‘Arin Sebellus’.
-Whoop!
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew from somewhere.
Not only the princess but also the advancing knights all bowed down.
The rain became stronger and stronger along with the gusts of wind, and a shadow suddenly appeared in the dark sky.
The princess slowly raised her head in the direction from which the wind came.
“… … !”
An unknown creature caught in her eyes at that moment.
With its large wings spread wide, I felt a level of nobility that was different from that of ordinary beasts.
At the moment when everyone with their feet on the ground was looking up at the being, the princess suddenly saw an unfamiliar being hanging from the toes of the creature extending downward.
“Si, Sian?”
It was a moment when her heart was filled with confusion and relief.
(Continued in the next part)
