Episode 629 Growth (3)
The relief army sent by the Hafman Company has crossed the border of Silia.
But what kind of English is it?
Descending to the north, they hadn’t encountered a single monster until now.
It’s not something you can simply attribute to luck.
It was obviously strange to not see a single common goblin or kobold while walking along the mountain range.
The saviors looked back at each other and whispered.
“Is it an ambush?”
“Could it be? Aren’t the Leven mercenaries fighting in the duchy right now?”
“Then…”
they said and looked around at their son-in-law.
Even at a glance, the shallowly laid bushes and the clumsily made horse carriage roads looked like they had been waded through.
I was deliberately walking in the woods to prepare for an unexpected attack.
This was about the same as walking down the street.
Could it be that the Leven mercenary corps paved the way to the mountains?
As the unexpectedly comfortable journey continued, the savior’s hardened face straightened a little.
said Winter, who commanded them under Harfman’s command.
“Don’t be alarmed. From here on, you will not be able to receive the protection of Celia Kingdom.”
“You know. But isn’t it true that it’s comfortable? ha ha ha.”
“The commander is very worried. Please lighten up a bit.”
At their words, Vinter nodded.
Halfman, who seemed like the sky, ordered this directly.
Naturally, my body was stiff and tense.
As the mercenaries said, there is no need to spend all your strength from the beginning.
When he saw a huge clearing in front of him, he got off his horse and said,
“Today we will camp here. I plan to leave early in the morning, so everyone please get some rest.”
“yes.”
“It’s been a long time since we camped.”
In the Kingdom of Celia, she couldn’t rest properly, so her fatigue was at its peak.
I couldn’t help but welcome the word camping.
With the intention of resting, the easy-going mercenaries skillfully built a tent.
After putting a wooden pole that is the main axis and tying a rope to the surrounding trees to hang it, quite a few excellent tents were completed one by one.
A subordinate came to his side who was just about to rest.
“Vinter-sama, it will be the principality in a little while.”
“iced coffee. I know.”
“I gathered information with various people and identified a location where the village might be located, so please take a look.”
He speaks and takes out a map.
As I gently brought my index finger to the picture drawn in great detail, it was clear that some points were places where villages could be located.
Vinter shook her head and said.
“Where is the most suspicious place among the two?”
“This is it. It’s a perfect place for goblins to use as shelter, if not for humans. If, as the mercenaries said, the goblins had even established a kingdom, there would be no place like this.”
“Mmm.”
Vinter couldn’t take his eyes off the place he was pointing at for a while.
I don’t know if humans have settled down.
Now it was difficult to understand the ecology of the goblins and check the geography.
‘I can’t delay any more than this.’
Even if it’s not, it’s a tight time.
Looking at the strength of the Leven Mercenary Corps, ten thousand men and sword masters joined them.
A fledgling principality that has just begun to prepare against them.
There was no way that the self-governing body could stop those who were all goblins.
Even now, it must be a situation where dozens of lives come and go in an instant.
At such a time, if he misled his judgment and led the relief army to a completely different place, it would surely have a fatal effect on the principality.
Did he notice the burden of his boss?
Suha looked at the empty space and cautiously opened his mouth.
“You don’t have to worry too much. Didn’t Lord Halfman choose you as a commander because he believed in Mr. Winter’s ability?”
“…”
There was no answer from Vinter.
He still looks deep in thought.
Only the pupil, which had been shaken, gradually returned to its place.
After looking down at the map with his arms crossed for a while, Vinter let out a long breath.
“Okay. Let you rest, too. The march will start again tomorrow.”
“yes. Thank you for your consideration.”
The subordinate, who bowed lightly, stepped back.
Vinter, who was staring blankly at the back of her leaving, was surprised inside.
Talent at the top of Hafman.
This is the first time we actually met, but looking at their amazing behavior, I wondered how they would have found such talented people.
‘If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it.’
It is safe to say that it was one of the big factors that allowed the upper half of the upper class to go up on the rock.
The gaze that had been following the subordinate turned to the map again.
Parts of the map with large circles.
Looking at the places where the cliffs and waterways are long, it seems that only the best points are gathered among the places where goblins are likely to live.
It is clear how much effort they must have gone through to obtain such information.
“Awesome.”
It’s an honest impression.
Sensing the strength of the upper ranks with his skin, he stood up with his fists clenched.
Have you finally made up your mind?
His gaze was still unable to leave a part of the map.
* * *
Ray was busy without blinking.
Should I deal with the mercenaries who keep attacking as if I’m not tired, or should I block the front line, being conscious of the goblins supporting me from the rear?
If mana hadn’t been close to infinite, he would have collapsed from exhaustion right away.
“What is this baby doing this?”
He cut off the knife that was stabbing at his forehead, and he could not stand it and shed mana.
‘Hey this baby!’
The two have been connected ever since the spirit contract was made.
It was a fairly troublesome spell, but it wasn’t unreasonable to have a conversation at a distance if you wanted to.
Let’s call for obedience with earnest desire.
Soonbok’s voice immediately resonated in his mind as if he had been waiting for a call.
– My brother was waiting for you.
Waiting sucks.
It is clear that he was sent to the territory with Zeke and the guards before parting, but where the hell is this guy’s spirit?
Now, by completing the checkup, he breaks down the mercenaries who are pressuring him.
Ray looked around and looked for a place where Subok might be.
‘Where are you?’
He swallowed numerous curse words through his throat and barely managed to get a single word out of his mouth.
Then, contrary to expectations, only a ridiculous answer came back.
-…well.
Suddenly, the strength of the whole body is drained.
It could not have been a spirit that was so useless that the contract was regrettable.
While dealing with the mercenaries, Ray continued to glance into the forest.
The presence of Zeke and the energy of another unpleasant demon are mixed.
Looking at Zeke’s momentum gradually, it seems like a decision will come soon.
Because that word is directly related to death.
Ray’s impatience grew even more.
‘Come over here. I have something to help.’
Sensing that the tone was not good, Sunbok rebelled.
-Aren’t you going to hit me again? I hate it. I can’t go even if I die.
It is said that fish and women are only good when they bounce, but it was not cute to see a strong man who was taller than this meter bounce.
It didn’t fit for several months, and now it seems to have disappeared from sight.
A smile bloomed on his lips.
‘Let’s not get tired of each other.’
Soonbok was startled for a moment at that terrifying statement.
However, I am afraid of the aftermath of giving up my will like this.
Regardless of whether we die this way or that way, fate does not change.
I decided to bounce anyway.
Shouldn’t we try to resist properly?
Soonbok shook his head.
– I don’t like it.
Seeing Subok still not giving up his will, Ray also lost his patience.
If the spirit king was in front of me, I would want to grab him by the collar right away and ask for a refund.
He gathered a lot of mana and carved a magic circle in the air.
Swish – Swish –
As I move my index finger several times, a group of blue lights follow my hand to create a picture.
As the sentence continued for a long time, a tremendous mana storm blew up with a bright light.
The mercenaries in the lead were swept away by the remnants of mana.
“Quaaaaagh!”
“Stop it! Don’t let the magic take over!”
The mercenaries shouted urgently and attacked Ray, but it was already too late.
When the sudden summoning ceremony began, Soonbok also poured out mana and blocked it.
If there was one thing that could be said fortunately, the final decision in the summoning ceremony rested with the spirit.
No matter how much the caster wants it, if the spirit refuses, it will be fine.
Because he knew him, Soonbok also showed a smile of repentance.
‘It’s going to be a little different from when I was a high-ranking spirit.’
As expected.
The mana that wrapped around his body staggered as if it would break at any moment.
explicit refusal.
Since the spirit decided and opposed it, there was no way the summoning ceremony would go smoothly.
However, this was something that Sunbok overlooked.
-Uh….
When I thought my mana was cut off for a while.
Ray’s mana rushing in like a wave hit Subok as it was.
There was no bird to stop it.
Due to not only the difference in quantity but also the difference in quality, in the end, Soonbok was summoned in front of Ray without a single resistance.
Kwaaaang-!
An explosion erupted in the aftermath of the mana storm.
The ground collapsed and the wind sucked in as if there were holes around it.
The majesty of the supreme spirit.
The mercenaries could only stand in front of Sunbok’s mana.
“Aww!”
“What’s going on!”
A thick cloud of dust rose.
In the midst of it, a figure of Subok, boasting a considerable size, was revealed.
-…
I carefully turned my head.
There was Ray, smiling with a chilly smile.
“It’s been a while, Soonbok.”
A voice afraid of appearing in a dream.
His cold attitude seemed to transform him from a wind spirit into an ice spirit.
Seeing that the surroundings are lined with armed people and the smell of monster blood wafts from here and there, even if you don’t like it, you can figure out what’s going on.
Soonbok got down on one knee without hesitation.
– How have you been, brother?
“OK. Goodbye.”
Unlike words, life comes out spurts.
A cold sweat ran down the back of his uniform.
-What did you call me for? At first glance, I wonder if the lowly people dared to go against the planting without even knowing the subject. Well done. Do I have any other expertise in this matter?
Soonbok struggled to live.
That nimble movement wasn’t bad.
Ray decided to give him one last chance.
“There is Zeke in the woods.”
The words weren’t finished yet, but Soonbok frowned and shook his head.
-Have you seen these killers in the world? We will take care of it for sure.
Subok’s expression became solemn, as if he would slash the ranks of the King of Spirits if he only gave orders.
-Then I’ll go.
Soon-bok, who wanted to leave quickly, bowed politely and disappeared with a gust of wind.
