Episode 430 The Lion King (1)
A castle located on the northern coast.
The blue sea overflows beneath the castle towering high along the beach and coastal cliffs.
Some fishermen were seen fishing from the low-lying beach.
Whiiying-
Somehow, a warm wind was blowing from far away from the sea.
Bubbling –
White foam rises from the reef forest.
This is a phenomenon that occurs when schools of warm fish form a group.
“Ooh, where did all the other fish go and only these ones got caught?”
One of the fishermen said puzzled.
The sea became unusually warm, so there were more fish that only appeared when the water temperature was high.
Kurreung-
Come to think of it, the sky has been dark for several days.
The dark clouds that covered the sun in several layers made it impossible to tell the difference between day and night.
Each of the fishermen clicked their tongues.
“An ominous omen. An ominous omen.”
“Did a volcano erupt somewhere in the sea? Why is the water so warm?”
“There was a big earthquake last time. I guess that’s it.”
“The sea turns dark red when a school of fish comes out… other fish will be killed in droves.”
“Looking at the soreness of the shoes, it seems that heavy rain is coming soon. Let’s close it quickly.”
The fishermen hurriedly cast their nets and returned to shore.
The beach was lined with wooden stalls, and the caught fish were drying up on them.
It was fortunate that many fish were caught in the yard where there was nothing to eat because of the famine.
If you dry them well, they should last for a couple of months.
at that time.
The fishermen lowered their heads in unison.
“Oops! The knights over there are coming!”
“Let’s get down quickly. If we make eye contact for no reason, strike a scepter.”
“It wasn’t like that before… But these days, everyone seems to be doing something weird.”
“Come on, let’s go into the hut.”
A group of knights was coming across the horizon where the fishermen glanced.
An invincible cavalry unit of the Don Quixote family that was said to have been dispatched to the civil war zone.
Some of them seem to be returning to their families again.
The knights of the Don Quixote family, who were good-natured by greeting ordinary citizens or occasionally helping with work, began to change when the head of the family, Cervantes, retired due to illness.
The knights all became stiff and cold, perhaps because of the order from the deputy governor of Pasamonte that dignity and authority were important.
Not only did they not accept them at all, let alone greet them first, and there was no dialogue or exchange at all.
Not only that, but when a child was playing on the side of the road, they showed an inhumane side, such as driving a horse over and crushing them, so now the citizens were very afraid of the knights of the Don Quixote family.
And the fear-filled gaze of ordinary citizens was felt even by those who stood at the head of the cavalry.
Tudor. Wearing armor and disguised, he was heartbroken to see the locals look down on him.
There are no more elderly people waving their hats, young people handing over fishing poles or grilled fish, and little children approaching to play.
“……Pasamonte no Cimmeries. I can never forgive you. You hurt Don Quixote’s estate like this.”
“Be patient and save the Tudor momentum. I’ll get caught.”
Bianca, who rode beside her, said to Tudor.
All of the night walkers were returning to their families, mingling with the Knights while wearing Don Quixote family armor.
The knights, who had been brainwashed to some extent, were deeply remorseful for what they had done and willingly cooperated with the strategy.
Now the nature of the family is right in front of you.
As soon as they crossed this place, the night walkers would fall to one side separately, and they planned to take the secret passage according to Tudor’s guidance.
Whiiying –
An unpleasantly warm sea breeze pierces between the helmets. There was a musty smell mixed in the wind.
“Ugh- what kind of smell is this?”
Bianca, sensitive to smells, was the first to frown.
said Sancho, snoring.
“It’s the smell of drying oneopo. Oneo has a particularly strong smell.”
“It smells very musty.”
Piggy also waved his hand and said a word.
Passing by the beach full of the smell of drying dried fish, I saw the high gate of Don Quixote, a window located on the coastal cliff.
When
the flag of the invincible cavalry was put forward, the door opened by itself.
He finally succeeded in infiltrating the enemy camp.
“…”
Those who walked the night slipped away from the ranks of knights crossing the gymnasium.
“Come this way.”
Tudor moved to the edge of the bush, holding close to the wall of the outer castle.
It is originally a passageway for servants to come and go, but there is a secret door leading to the inside under the wall there.
The knights of the Don Quixote family went inside with blank faces, as if they were still under suspicion.
To avoid the devil’s suspicion.
Now, as soon as they receive the signal, they will move swiftly and take control of the empty castle.
And, at the critical moment, they will make a surprise attack on Pasamonte, who is caught off guard.
“To do that, we must first find Pasamonte and bring him out of his nature.”
Everyone nodded at Dolores’ words.
Eventually, those who walked the night, led by Tudor, walked back to their hometown.
“Here.”
Tudor pushed a brick in the wall with mana on his fingers.
Grrrrruk-
A crypt opened underground.
All the night walkers crawled into the crypt.
…Kurruk!
Old solid fuel stuck to the end of a wooden stick.
It was dried whale fat.
He struck a match against the hardened yellow mass and made several torches.
“It’s fortunate. I thought it wouldn’t stick because it’s been so long.”
“If anything, I could have used light magic.”
“No. Let’s refrain from using mana as much as possible. In case the devil notices it.”
Tudor said, handing a torch to Sinclair.
yet. A total of six assassins, Dolores Tudor, Sancho Piggy, Bianca Sinclair, went into full-scale action.
This was the way demon hunters went to hunt demons, and at the same time, the eldest son who was kicked out of his family was on his way to regain his rights.
Seeing Tudor’s slightly trembling body, Bianca reached out and slapped him on the back once.
“Don’t tremble. Of course, the rightful person inherits the family line. The justification is on this side, so why tremble?”
“…That’s right. It’s strange if you go to get yours back and tremble.”
Tudor took a deep breath and puffed out his chest.
Bianca looked at Tudor’s empty left arm with sad eyes, then pursed her lips and gripped the bow tightly.
It was because it came to my heart that I was neither in a position to sympathize with anyone nor had the time to do so.
* * *
After passing through several underground passages and double doors, we finally reached the depths of the main castle.
Tudor threw off the iron mask and helmet covering his face.
Power goes into one arm.
It was a new feeling about the past years.
Having to walk through a corridor where I once walked freely after taking a shower, wearing only a gown, fully armed and holding my breath.
at that time. Several passing maids appeared from the corner of the hallway.
“Oh, boy?”
Unexpectedly, the maids were not at all surprised to see Tudor.
“What are you doing? At this hour?”
“…”
Tudor felt sweat seep into his hand holding the spear.
Apparently, the maids seemed unaware of the Tudor treatment within the family.
“It’s no big deal. It’s been a while since I’ve been home.”
“Yes? Did you go outside? I heard you haven’t seen the barrel lately, but as expected… did something happen to the manor?”
The maids look at Tudor with pity.
Tudor corrected the styling of the black cloak that covered his left arm.
Then he smiled and said.
“What’s wrong. How is your father?”
“Even we don’t know. We haven’t seen John Ahn lately. We can only help you through Viscount Pasamonte.”
“…Only through your uncle?”
“Yes, the head of the family seems to be very ill. It’s relieved that Pasamonte-nim is always by her side and taking care of her. How sincere she is.”
Then a maid opened her mouth.
“But there’s one thing that’s a little strange. When I go to the housekeeper’s room, there’s always some kind of pouting…” As
Tudor raised his eyebrows, the other maid covered her mouth in shock.
“Hey! What nonsense are you talking about?”
“That’s not it…”
“You said that your nose is the problem! Ugh, it’s unnecessarily sensitive.”
The maids hurriedly cut off the conversation and bowed to Tudor.
“Then, we have to help the knights of the Unarmed Cavalry Corps who returned to their home a while ago after being called by the maid.”
“Mmm. That’s right.”
Tudor sent his maids.
When all the maids disappeared, the colleagues who were stuck between the ceiling and the pillars came down to the floor.
“What did the maids say? One of the children looked a little strange earlier.”
“I don’t know, I didn’t hear it until the end.”
“Oh, that’s frustrating! I’ll have to catch you and interrogate you!”
“They didn’t seem to know anything. They were children who were only inside their original nature. What do they know about the situation outside? Right now, the most important thing is to get past this place quickly.”
There is some truth in Tudor’s words.
Since he had infiltrated this far, he had no time to fight with the maids he knew nothing about.
The night walkers passed the dark corridor at high speed and headed for the spiral staircase.
Eventually, I see a room to go beyond the dark hallway.
The space where the spear king Cervantes is bedridden.
It caught my eye that two knights were guarding the front.
“who are you?”
“The head of the family hasn’t allowed anyone to have an audience right now… Ugh!?”
The knights swallowed the wind as soon as they saw Tudor.
But for a moment, their eyes turned red and bloody.
The mouth was torn all the way down to the ears, and the tongue, which had been split in two, was sticking out.
[How did the young master come here?]
[Anyway, welcome!]
The knights turned into demons as soon as they saw Tudor’s face. It wasn’t just brainwashing.
So Bianca’s arrows were also able to fly without hesitation.
…Puff!
It was at least two feet faster than the knights expressing mana.
Tudor’s spear pierced the necks and hearts of the two demons who stood still with arrows stuck between their foreheads.
“I used up mana, what should I do?”
“It’ll be fine being covered by the demons’ energy. But just in case, let’s break through as quickly as possible.”
Tudor and Bianca turned their heads.
Dolores, who closed her eyes and looked at the flow of mana around her, nodded.
It didn’t look like they’d been caught, as there hadn’t been much fuss yet.
Those who stepped on the demonized corpses of the knights and walked the night advanced further and further.
“Is your father all right?”
“Of course. You’re the spear king. Even if you feel sick, as long as you get away from the devil, he’ll get up right away. Also,
Dolores sunbaenim is here.
”
Tudor
and Bianca were walking first.
At that time
.
“Oh, the smell of dried fish,”
said Bianca, pinching her nose.
But Tudor’s complexion was hardening.
This isn’t the smell that comes from the shore.
It smells far worse than drying fish in captivity. It was leaking through the cracks in the door.
Cranky!
Tudor, who broke the locked doorknob with his hand, opened the door and went inside.
“…!?” And
soon everyone, including Tudor, knew.
About why the maids I met had such reactions.
