Episode 122
Episode 51. Everything comes back (5)
“Mi crazy.”
It was Natalie. Except for Hugo, no one had ever seen the Ancient Wolf in person. Everyone had only heard of its majesty, which was passed down like a legend, a few times.
“I mean Yuma. Wasn’t it very dangerous just now?”
“I don’t think even Yuma-sama would be able to do it if an animal like that decided to bite.”
Igor and Cog looked into Hugo’s eyes and said. Zishka was giggling at Hugo’s embarrassing situation.
Yuma seemed to be able to ride Tulka’s back somehow smoothly.
The abundant fur was fluffy, and the leather and body underneath it were indescribably hard. It felt like I was touching the hairy top of a bar, not the back of a mammal.
Tulkka listened to the breathing of the human on his back. Unlike Hugo, he was a light and small human.
It was only compared to Hugo.
Yuma’s height was a little over 180 cm, on the large side. He had a lot of muscle mass and a lot of weight.
Yuma stroked his fur with his fingers, remembering the blue eyes of Tulka he had met the moment he got on. Those mysterious blue eyes seemed like a privilege given only to truly noble and strong beasts.
Yuma is completely fascinated by Tulka.
The hair that ran between the fingers was soft and dense without gaps, so I had to stroke it with force.
Yuma’s body shook with each breath Tulka inhaled and exhaled.
Yuma reached out and grabbed Tulka’s mane, which was exceptionally full like a lion’s. Tulka didn’t struggle or show any displeasure the whole time.
gurgling… gurgling….
I felt an intense vibration from Tulka’s back. Tulka’s heart muscle, bigger than a human head, was vibrating.
Yuma remembered the cat he pet once when he was a eunuch. When I stroked the head and nape of the cat, the cat lay on its side making a sound that was pleasant to listen to for a long time.
Just as cats purr when they are happy, so did Tulka.
Yuma continued to touch Tulka here and there with a smile on his face.
Hugo, who was watching the scene, was dumbfounded and was at a loss for words. I felt as if I could hear the voice of my wife sitting on my shoulder and laughing like crazy from far away.
What kind of creature is a tulka?
Dragons are called Beast Kings, and humans are called Beast Gods. They are one of the few beasts blessed by Belkan.
ancient wolf. They were a race that conquered the ancient wilds and reigned as rulers of the grasslands. Among the beasts, there was nothing to be called an enemy, let alone a natural enemy.
There were only a few ancient wolves left in the human world. An existence like an apostle of Belkan left to search for the demonic dragon Versis hidden in the human world. Tulka was the head of the ancient wolves.
Hugo didn’t get angry when he saw that Yuma climbed into the tul car without permission. It was just amazing. From the first day I saw the wrinkles on the forehead inside the dragon, I guessed that it wasn’t normal, but there was something about Yuma.
Tulka’s power was to lightly bite and kill about 10 sword masters, but no matter how strong it was, it was impossible to press down and mount Tulka with force.
It was a characteristic of ancient wolves to fight to the death rather than be humiliated. The reason why the ancient wolf is the symbol of the black wolf corps is because of its indomitable character.
Even Hugo took a year to get on Tulka’s back. Tull Car hovered nearby for a year, evaluating a human named Hugo until he was satisfied.
However, Yuma rode on casually as if riding a wooden horse.
“How the hell did you meet such a beautiful ancient wolf? My heart is pounding! It makes me wonder what kind of life Hugo led.”
“I am more curious about you.”
Unbeknownst to Hugo, Yuma was a time reversal.
Beasts blessed by Belkan would follow him when they faced a great being.
Time reversal was the greatest blessing of all. Although it is less than the original 10%, it is to the extent that even the authority of the Demon God does not work.
As soon as Tulka saw Yuma, it was a natural result that he allowed his back.
I don’t know about military power, but in terms of the hierarchy of existence itself, Yuma, a regressor, was far above Hugo.
“Hugo.”
“Speak.”
“You may hate the Empire, but I am an Empire person. And the Empire has a warm custom that I like very much.”
Hugo lightly grabbed Zishka, who was laughing and frantic. It was an act of consideration so that she would not fall to the floor while laughing.
“It is a custom to buy a copy of a story to the person who arranged the matchmaking. There are also provinces that do clothes for you, but… Ferrol, the fishing village where I was, buys me a horse.”
The fishing village of Ferrol is a terribly poor province, so he bought nothing from the go-between for clothes and horses.
Maybe it’s a new net or a fishing rod.
“What do you want to say?”
“Can’t this friend of Tulka be considered a horse in a comprehensive sense?”
It was dog noise. However, Hugo was a man who did not dare to go against his fate. As long as the banner of the Black Wolf, his wife’s life, and his own will were not damaged.
“Don’t compare a tulka to a horse. That guy is a spiritual creature among spiritual creatures that has lived for over 300 years.”
After all, is it unreasonable to tear off the tulka? Well, even if it’s Master, I won’t give it too much. Yuma licked his lips and only brushed Tulka’s mane.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
. This sound drives people crazy! It was as if an elaborate and profound mechanical device vibrated and stirred the blood in my body.
“Then let me ride even the Empire…
“It took me a year to get on Tulka’s back. The ancient wolf does not serve anyone as its master except for the beast king Belkan. just follow So I can’t give you the tulka or not.”
Hugo blew his whistle again.
It was a different note from when he sang the tulka. Another Ancient Wolf came out from the outer wall of the Black Wolf Headquarters.
“Don’t climb on top of this guy.”
The ancient wolf’s name was Taqil. He was Tulka’s twin brother.
The party clucked their tongues when they saw two ancient wolves that they would only see once in their lifetime. Of course Zishka was still laughing. She also liked Hugo very much.
Hugo climbed on top of Takil and seated Zishka in front.
“You have a charm that is different from that of Hooh.”
“The only ones in the world who can ride on Takil’s back are you and me, Jishu Ka.”
He was a man who could spit out such sweet words. The ancient wolf was great, but Hugo’s pathetic side was as mysterious as it was.
Of course, Hugo didn’t have a special expression when he said that. He was the most expressionless man Zishka had ever seen. Even so, it was easier to get to know her true intentions than any other man.
“You have to ride only with your legs. If you feel like you’re going to fall, hold on to the fur. The fur of an ancient wolf will not be torn off no matter how hard you pull it.”
The most lofty and arrogant beast in the world couldn’t wear a saddle made for human convenience. So was the armor. The ancient wolf’s fur was itself the best armor.
The ancient wolf was the most perfect animal when nothing was added or subtracted.
“Don’t leave. I have a lot to do when I come back.”
“Hugo. Wait.”
Yuma turned her head towards the carriage. Igor and Hugo were not particularly envious of Yuma or Hugo riding the Ancient Wolf. Not only did they not have the confidence to wear them, but they didn’t seem to suit them.
“Natalie, come here too.”
“I have built enough trust with Takil that I can ride Zishka. Natalie jumped up and sat in front of Yuma.
“Only you and me in the world can ride on Tulka’s back, Natalie.”
When Yuma put on Hugo’s solemn expression and said the same thing, everyone in the party couldn’t help but burst into laughter. I laughed because it was funny, but I was afraid that Hugo, who had a twisted judgment, would beat everyone to death.
“Is it fun?”
There were a few laughs. Cogg was so startled that he hiccupped.
However, Hugo did not ask the party, but he spoke to Zishka, who was clutching at his stomach with a red face.
“Ahaha! Ha… that’s good. Laughing makes you feel very refreshed.
Would you believe me if I said that I was originally a woman who didn’t laugh too much?”
“The past is not important to me.”
“I have one past that is more important than anything else.
That’s Joachim. It is the past of my old people who died because of me.
Hugo, I hope you consider it important too.”
“What is important to you is important to me. As long as it does not taint my will and the banner of the Great Black Wolf.”
Zishka kissed Hugo.
Yuma grabbed Natalie’s hand on her thigh. The subtle body odor rising from the nape of Natalie’s neck reached the tip of Yuma’s nose.
“Let’s go!”
Tuat!
Tulka’s back foot pushed hard into the ground. The bottom of the whistle made a circular indentation, and Tulka leaped high. It was a height that even a single person like Yuma or Natalie could jump to.
However, it was a different feeling to ride the ancient wolf and leap.
Tulka gave Yuma a sense that could be described as extreme freedom. Every time Tulka moved, my whole body floated up and I felt liberated from something indescribable.
It was cool. Each joint of the white dragon was filled with a cool breeze. The thrilling sensation continued to the extent that the palms holding the mane became wet.
That’s that, that’s that! Two ancient wolves carrying four people ran like crazy. In an instant, the wagon in which Cog and Igor were riding moved so far that it seemed to be the size of a child’s fist.
“Yuma! Can’t the carriage follow? too fast!”
Natalie shouted.
“Cog! After playing, come slowly!”
He couldn’t hear Yuma’s shout behind him.
Whieing…
Cog and Igor had to sit on their horses and listen to the wind. After a few more seconds, the backs of the ancient wolves looked like black dots.
“Igor, I’ve never seen such a fast beast in my life.”
“ha ha ha! Cog I’ve never seen a human treat Hugo like that. Brother Cagor is always nervous when talking to blind Hugo Dan. Yuma-sama is getting better and better!”
Igor patted Cog on the shoulder.
“Well… Igor-sama, I think you’ll have to pay attention when you get a bowl of porridge from Yuma-sama when you go back to our guild.”
“I look forward to life in the Empire! ha ha ha! Wouldn’t it be nice if you and I could help each other and live?”
“I get my salary in gold coins from Yuma.”
“I liked you from the beginning, your cog.”
“I don’t hate Igor either.”
“Then give me a chicken leg!
haha!”
Although he did not hear Yuma’s voice, Cog decided to take it easy on the way to the Empire. The luggage compartment of the wagon was filled with newly stocked dishes and dry food jerky. Even the cash Yuma left behind.
Cog had never traveled since he left Joheim and entered Puang Sang Dan. Before returning to the imperial capital, it seemed that Yuma would not suffer even if he procrastinated by stopping by a few places to look around.
Even if they met robbers or bandits, they had no worries. There was Igor, who was fine even after being beaten mercilessly by Yuma for several days. It was planned to be a safe trip accompanied by a Sword Master class escort.
There weren’t many opportunities for a commoner like Corg to enjoy such luxury.
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