Episode 108. The path of the prosecutor.
A small cave hidden between cliffs in the northern part of the continent, out of reach of the imperial army.
The Pentagram, which moved under Baphomet’s will, and their leader, Matteo Ricci, showed signs of discomfort.
“What brings you here?”
Albus patted the snake’s head and answered in a low tone.
“An order has been given to kill you.”
“me? who?”
“From above.”
“Are you Glazer?”
“no.”
“Then higher than that?”
“yes.”
Matteo Ricci clicked his tongue and grabbed the sword at his waist.
“The reason is?”
“They say that since Duke Catherine is dead, Pentacle Castle is no longer useful… .”
“I’m useless? Holy crazy! “The nose-dried guys are just leaving.”
“… … .”
“The guy who sent you to deal with me, and you who came alone to catch me, even though it was an order, are really amazing.”
“sorry. Please understand that I am also acting under orders.”
“I’m sorry, it’s all my karma.”
“then… “Would you please die?”
Shock!
The tip of Matteo Ricci’s blade stopped right in front of Albus’ nose.
“no.”
“Sigh, we’ve known each other for more than ten years, but now I’m in a situation where I have to kill my old friend with my own hands.”
“I don’t want to kill you either. “I’ll pretend you didn’t hear what I said, so just go back.”
“If that happens, will I end up being killed by them? We tolerate mistakes, but we do not forgive failures! “It’s something I always say.”
“Mistakes or failures.”
Albus opened his eyes with a mysterious smile and waved his index finger in the air.
“No, mistakes can be made up for. Failure is already over.”
“Then they won’t forgive you for failing to kill me today.”
“haha… “I’m not going to fail, are you?”
“Then let’s call it a mistake. “It would be better for you to survive that way.”
After saying these words, silence fell between the two. There was a feeling that a battle would begin even if one lifted a finger.
If they fight, one of them will definitely die. Matteo Ricci knew this, so he wanted to avoid engagement with Albus.
But things in this world don’t always go as planned.
“Regardless of failure or mistake, we will carry out our mission first.”
After saying these words, Albus wrapped his hand around the snake wrapped around his neck and chanted a spell.
“In the name of the master, I command the earth and root fairies of this land.”
A large egg made of mana popped out of the snake’s mouth.
“Let the curse of a barren land be placed on those who stand in my way.”
Fighting! The shell broke with a sound, and reddish-brown plant roots came out from inside and quickly began to wrap around the surrounding area.
Sssssss!
Matteo Ricci jumped off the ground, jumped back, and shouted.
Pot.
“In the end, let’s do it!”
As soon as the battle began, hundreds of gray rats came out of nowhere and started eating away at Albus’ root magic.
Quack, quack, quack!
“You acted like you weren’t going to fight, but you were already preparing for battle?”
“I was waiting for someone else, not you.”
“Who is that?”
“The one you want to kill.”
“The guy I want to kill?”
Matteo Ricci raised the corners of his mouth and grinned.
“I warn you in advance, if you kill me now, you will all die too.”
* * *
I checked the border between Strange and Glazer with Maria Theresa.
The way to guess when they would attack was very simple.
‘also.’
Let’s stretch out our hands across the long yellow line on the floor.
Cheesy!
Something invisible blocked my path. This is clearly a device created by Glazer wizards to block our surprise attack.
“Is it a barrier?”
Theresia asked a step behind.
“Yes, I think Glazer had a hand in it.”
No, to be precise, we should say that they showed defensiveness because we moved first.
Not only did they go to recapture Duke Catherine, but they also created problems there, so their reaction was completely natural.
‘done.’
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This is also the direction I wanted.
‘It was something I expected.’
This made it clear that they had completed their preparations for war, and now if only Kaipa could evacuate all the permanent residents to a safe place.
The goal of this expedition will be safely completed.
“Theresia, let’s go back to the castle now.”
“Is this the end?”
“yes.”
She looked regretful.
Actually, if I had known it was such a simple mission, I wouldn’t have followed. It was a matter of just sending a few scouts to check.
‘but.’
My decision to go on this expedition myself was not wrong. Thanks to this, I reaped many unexpected harvests that could only be obtained through this adventure.
‘yes.’
I learned about Rothschild’s movements while coming here and even the appearance of a strong man I had never seen before.
Moreover, now that I have found out about Philip’s involvement in the enemy army, it becomes clear what preparations I should make when I return.
‘The key to this war is the number of troops.’
Of course, the quality of the soldiers is important, but in order to block two families with the same physique and Philip, who produces almost infinite monsters, you need to build a suitable fort.
‘I have no choice but to bring out Bae Hu-ryeong, who was called the family’s secret weapon.’
“uh? Lord Verdin. “Is there smoke rising over there?”
Theresia raised her head and looked at the sky.
I turned my gaze to check the same direction and saw that black smoke was creeping into the forest.
“performance?”
“Didn’t you say there is no village around here?”
“Yes, although it is Strange’s territory. “I was told not to approach because it was too close to the border and dangerous.”
“Then who are they?”
I do not know.
Although the question arose, ‘Could it be a goblin?’, there was no way that an entity could be intelligent enough to use fire.
Even if a goblin grows up to become a champion, its intelligence cannot exceed that of a dog or pig.
“Hmm-”
I checked the map I brought from Castle Strange. Looking again, there was no village marked in this area.
‘There is no way Kaipa made a mistake in drawing the map within the territory.’
If so, it is highly likely that they are a group of adventurers moving in groups. Moreover, he must be quite capable if he is active within Strange’s territory.
“Let’s go back.”
I turned my back without thinking deeply.
Since we learned that Glazer had created a barrier, there was no need to carry out another operation when the purpose was achieved.
‘Let’s move safely.’
We will win this war anyway. As I was about to turn around with those thoughts in mind, I heard a scream.
-Aaaah!
“Sasa Sa, please save me!”
A woman’s urgent cry was heard not far away. Judging by his heavy breathing, it looks like he’s running away from something.
-Keeee!
A monster’s cry was heard.
‘Kobold?’
The voice was familiar to my ears, so I was able to recognize its identity right away. Theresia and I hid behind a tree and watched the direction from which the screams were coming.
“Lord Verdin.”
“Do not worry. “I think it’s a kobold, but it’s a low-level monster that even apprentice knights can deal with.”
“Still, it seems dangerous. How about we go help?”
“I don’t think it’s necessary. “Anyway, those who do not appear on the map are not residents of Strange, and we have no obligation to save strangers.”
Theresia looked into the distance with pitiful eyes, then put her hands together in prayer and whispered softly.
“I hope that the woman chased from the darkness can safely return to the path of light.”
An earnest prayer for someone I have not yet met. I looked at her and saw her hesitate for a moment, then she drew her sword and took a deep breath.
Sigh.
“Phew – just this one time.”
“yes?”
“Rescuing someone you don’t know. “I said it was just this one time.”
“ah?! Well, then will you help that woman?”
“I don’t know yet, but it could be a resident of Strange who escaped here after being chased by a monster.”
She suddenly tightened her eyes and glared at me.
“No, I hope you thought that way from the beginning and helped me, right?”
“I didn’t want to move because there was a high probability that it wouldn’t happen. “If we want to return to the castle, we need to prepare our stamina.”
“… … .”
“Theresia, as I told you last time, I am a knight whose job is to kill someone. “I am thoroughly following the best path to survive.”
“I know.”
“You may doubt whether that path is right or not. “If you think I’m wrong, you can leave my side at any time.”
“… … .”
“If that is the path Theresia wants, I will never take it.”
Saint Maria Theresa.
He is the person who will be of the greatest help to me in this life, and has healing abilities in an irreplaceable realm.
But if she doesn’t want me, we can’t be together.
Because I realized in my past life that no matter how talented a colleague you are, if you forcefully bring in someone you don’t agree with, you could end up being a more dangerous ally than an enemy.
“Lord Verdin.”
“yes.”
Maria Theresa hugged my back strongly.
Pak.
“It’s quite good for a young subject.”
“… yes?”
“I heard about it from an adventurer who visited Beopwangcheong before.”
“What do you mean?”
“Push and pull, push and pull. “The things lovers do to find out each other’s feelings.”
I think she misunderstood what I said.
“I am not Theresia’s lover.”
“That’s how close it is.”
“… … .”
“No matter what happens. I will never leave, so just know that. Even if Sir Verdin is none other than the wrong person.”
-Aaaah!
The screams got closer.
* * *
Shock!
In one fell swoop, the kobold’s head fell to the ground. The guy didn’t even notice my presence and he collapsed.
dump.
The woman who was running away with all her might stopped and fell to her death in shock when she saw the head of the kobold I had disposed of.
“Hey!”
She took a step back, then turned her head to look at me and whispered quietly.
“Dododo, thank you for your help.”
I answered her, wiping the blood-soaked blade with a cloth.
“Where are you from?”
“… yes?”
“I asked where you were from. “It looks like a merchant, but how can it be in a dangerous monster habitat?”
All of the clothes were torn, but what remained was clearly that of a merchant.
Not only did he have at least ten pockets on his jacket, but he also had beanbags hanging around his waist.
“How did you know I was a merchant?”
“Just answer the questions. “I asked where you came from.”
She looked back and forth between me and Theresia, then pulled out a dagger from her belt and stabbed herself in the chest.
Flutter!
“I don’t know which family you are, but… . “Please pretend not to see me.”
dump.
fantasy,
