Episode 494 Heading to the Deep (1)
Although the blade is not sharp, the bastard sword-shaped piece has been completed.
It was a little different to say that it was made by blacksmithing, but rather, it was cut through pieces at once, so if you look at the overall appearance, it had a corner that was better than other swords.
It’s a pretty pleasing result.
Ray, who was examining the sword, nodded.
“I can do this.”
After cleaning the sword with a splash of water, he held the sword bottle.
A comfortable feeling in the hand.
Even if it’s a monster’s skin, it would be perfect if it was wrapped around the handle.
In addition, the centipede’s carapace was hard and fairly light.
When swinging it, I hardly felt any weight, so I didn’t feel much fatigue.
As a result, it seemed that satisfactory results would come out even if it was made not only for weapons but also for armor.
‘Should I try making plate armor later?’
Thoughtfully, Ray looked around.
Compared to the past, the scenery of the Goblin Village has changed a lot.
Light a bonfire and cook in the hearth.
As they gained knowledge and experience, they were now different only in appearance, but in what they did, they became almost like humans.
I think I’m ready to go down now.
It is impossible to stay here forever.
“Since a week has passed, all the remaining monsters must have died or weakened.”
If that’s the case, there’s nothing that can’t be defeated just because it’s all-on-one.
A sword will also be made.
It must have been time to leave.
Ray lifted a heavy butt.
I hung the ink-colored sword without a scabbard around my waist and left the village as it was, passing through the goblins.
* * *
Conflicts between the religion that calls itself ‘Satellite’ and the Demonic Church continued.
Of course, it is not a holy country to leave it alone.
Although they are keeping in check by building an army they do not have, treating them as heretics, they were incomparable to the two in terms of troops alone.
In addition, rumors were circulating in the public eye.
‘The Demonic Church is using demonic energy!’
In a world where both mana and divine power have disappeared, I wonder if it is possible to use magic, but doubt is unavoidable.
their endless money.
In addition, even the attitude of being relaxed even when dealing with the huge divine kingdom called Seongguk.
If it is true that they use magic, it makes sense to relax.
However, there was no way to verify it.
For that reason, you can’t go to war deliberately sacrificing troops.
Seongguk suffered from a headache due to rumors.
It would be nice if it was a rumor, but if the rumor is true, the power over the Demonic Cult will be explosively strong.
Believers may also move in large numbers.
No, in the worst case, the Demonic Church could consider them heretical and try to get rid of them.
“This is a big deal….” A
large number of high priests who say they do not move for a few things are also put in, and the meeting continues day after day.
Priests like himself were more secluded compared to him, but he was not at ease.
Even so, Seongguk is a board where believers are falling day by day.
After a little while like this, one-half of the people of the Holy Kingdom will easily escape.
Taxes will be reduced as much as that, and lack of funds will come as a realistic problem.
It is a situation where even the current problem cannot be solved smoothly, so if another problem arises here, the Seongguk could suffer a blow from which it will never stand up again.
The priest sighed.
“If Gaia gave me an oracle at a time like this…”
I was spending more than half of my day in prayer, hoping only for that, but unfortunately, Gaia never gave me an oracle.
As a result, doubts are growing among the followers that Goddess Gaia might have abandoned them.
Dare to doubt the goddess was disrespect comparable to blasphemy.
The priest inspected the castle’s exterior.
Even before, the Seongguk, which had maintained its strength, was quite affluent in terms of funds.
How about one now?
Due to the disappearance of mana, most of the castles that had been enchanted with strengthening and preservation magic collapsed.
Due to lack of funds, not only could the outer fortress be continuously repaired, but also Seongsu, which was the main source of income for the Seongguk, could not be made.
It seemed to show how much they had lived by relying on divine power.
“Is this also Goddess Gaia’s trial?”
I’ve thought about it several times, but I don’t understand.
Isn’t this like testing the world, not just putting themselves through trials?
It is not uncommon for those who have lost their power to join forces to form a new force and destroy it overnight.
In the process, the lives of the people disappeared like dust, and the priest could only think that the world was in ruins.
The priest looked into the distance with his hands behind his back.
A mountain range rises high behind the sunset scenery.
It was part of a mountain range in the past, but is now called a demonic realm.
I was confused at the thought that there would be tens of thousands of people trapped there.
“Are you saying I have no choice but to wait?”
Inside, they might be waiting for rescue from the outside, but there was nothing they could do.
That’s why I’m just waiting for them to come back on their own.
The atmosphere of the continent is becoming more and more violent every day, and wars are breaking out in various places, so there is literally no hell.
Even if they return safely, the Holy Kingdom they think will no longer be there.
* * *
Hafman was restless in the office, forgetting to count the gold coins.
“Ah… Lord Taesangdan… What should I do with this?”
Seeing Danju move wildly, the branch manager sighed.
“Calm down, my lord. If it were him, there would be no problem.”
“How can you be sure of that! Mana is gone, and even goblins have become a scary world! I’m sure you didn’t get hurt by the goblins in the Devil’s Land…” He was
teaching the goblins and holding the rod on a large scale.
However, as a halfman who didn’t know Ray’s life, he wanted to send a rescue team right away.
“If you’re that worried, try making a request to King Celia.”
Halfman clapped his hands at the words of the branch manager.
“That’s it!”
Why didn’t I think of that until now!
Isn’t it a matter of receiving troops from King Celia and setting up a rescue team!
Seeing the appearance of Danju, who regarded what he said as a breakthrough, the branch manager held out his tongue and dissuaded him.
“There’s no way King Celia would listen! Celia is still in the midst of gathering a little bit of troops while holding the neighboring kingdoms in check, so how can she lend troops to Danju from there!”
“Why not! If it doesn’t work with platinum, I’ll pay a thousand gold, and if it doesn’t work, I’ll pay 10,000 gold to buy it!”
I have a feeling something like this has happened before.
I won’t listen to it anyway.
‘If it’s a matter of money, why does Danju, who is cold-hearted, become a fool if only Taesang Danju gets caught…’
Had he known that it was Ray who caused the half-man business and made him change, he would not have thought this way.
To Hafman, Ray is more valuable than money.
Since the faith of Ray was already established in him, it was nothing compared to money.
“You just have to make money again! But there is only one Lord Taesang! Send a personal letter to Celia’s royal family immediately!”
“Yes…”
the branch manager replied, shaking his head.
Halfman said to the branch manager with a face that he remembered something.
“Come to think of it, Lord Taesangdan asked for one more thing.”
He pulled out a luxurious pouch from his bosom.
Not knowing what it was, the branch manager who received it tilted his head.
“What is this?”
“Open it.”
At his words, the branch manager carefully opened the pocket and found that it was full of heavy platinum coins.
oh my god!
The Danju, who is extremely reluctant to spend money, is offering platinum coins!
“Why did you give me this…?”
“There must be a forest called ‘Grandel’ in Celia. Taesangdan Lord said that there is an elven village inside it. I’ll give you a platinum coin, so don’t let a single ant come near it.”
Danju must have been crazy to offer a bundle of platinum coins to protect a single forest.
“The amount is too much. No matter how large the forest is, one platinum coin is enough…”
The branch manager was speechless.
Danju cut off his words with a determined face.
“This is the place where the person who will be the descendent of Taesangdanju resides. Even the slightest risk is unacceptable to me. Don’t worry about the money, and make sure to serve it with utmost care.”
Hafman is known for his money, but his temper is generous and he has a big-hearted temperament.
Knowing this, Ray informed Hafman of Aira’s location.
Just in case.
And now.
The harpman arrangement he had set up was quite reliable.
Elves who will be tormented by slave hunters due to the loss of mana will be relieved with this.
The branch manager didn’t say anything, just bowed his head.
“…If that’s what Dan Lord meant, then I understand.”
When the branch manager finished his business and left the office, only Harp, who was left alone, shone sharply.
“Heukbang bastards dare to throw Lord Taesangdan into the Demonic Realm. Let me show you my example.”
he made up his mind
* * *
Ray was wandering around the dungeon all day.
Due to the change in the dungeon structure, it took a little longer to find the centipede’s nest.
Originally, it should have been enough time to find the centipedes, but as I wandered around, a lot of time had passed.
However, that is also not anymore.
Small signs have been left for each hallway, so it will be easier to find your way.
“It must have been about this.”
As you walk through the place where the mark is engraved, a musty smell wafts through you.
Unsurprisingly, the bodies of starved centipedes were scattered all over the place.
There must have been some individuals who hadn’t died yet, squeezing out the last remaining strength to keep him in check.
Sssss-! slam-!
It hit the ground with its tail, which seemed to be a signal not to come close.
Ray, who was drained of mana and feeling cold, quietly took out his sword.
“There are only two left until the end.”
On the 15th floor, they are now the last.
Ray swung his sword while watching the monster that didn’t get out of the door until the end.
“Queueex!”
The centipedes fell helplessly with a grotesque scream.
In the first place, they were in a near-death state, so if they could cut the carapace, the centipedes weren’t very difficult opponents.
After easily arranging the monsters, he took a closer look at the door leading to the basement.
Mian 16.
It’s faint, but it was clearly written on the door.
