Forbidden Area (1)
“Are you going to go to the human world?” Lutia, the chieftain of the Flower Clan, asked.
“Yes, Chief. I want to help my husband change the human world. “I think it’s a calling.”
Yorahan expressed his apology in silence.
‘To the Chief, Armand is like an unusual daughter. The pain of letting go will be great.’
Above all, she was the only warrior with the active disposition to protect the Hwa clan.
“okay.”
Lutia smiled happily.
“Finally, this day has come. The Hwa people must help humans. “That is the reason for our existence handed down from our ancestors.”
After realizing her sincerity, Yo Rahan suddenly had this thought.
‘Who were the ancestral Hwa people?’
The Hwa people were mostly passive, so it was normal for their identity to fade as time passed.
‘Nevertheless, I kept one calling throughout this long time. ‘This is not a matter of inclination.’
What a realization.
‘Neither active nor passive can exist in front of the truth. The first Hwa clan knew.’
About humans, about human life….
‘Maybe deeper than me.’
Yorahan opened his mouth for the first time.
“I’m not leaving right now. The forces of the Mikas Kingdom are invading the territory of the Hwa tribe. At this rate, contact will be made within a month. “I will find a suitable place for the Chinese people to move to.”
“Hehe. “You’re always so sweet, Yorahan O.”
Yorahan blushed.
“Don’t worry. I know the Hwa people better than anyone else. Even though we are passive, we are the ones who have continued that way. “You can do well.”
Armand came forward.
“But Chief, the human…
Lutia interrupted.
“Yes, they are a dangerous race. But Armand you must understand them now. Otherwise, how can you follow your husband’s will?”
She looked back at Jo Rahan and continued.
“Leave at least tomorrow. I will take care of this whole issue of the Hwa clan. The world we see is different from the world humans see. “No matter how good a resting place you find, it is not the place for this flower to bloom.”
The Hwajok had sufficient food through photosynthesis alone.
“All right.”
After receiving Lutia’s permission, Jorahan and Armand returned home and packed their bags.
As it was a precious place, the movement was slow.
‘I really don’t want to leave. But if you put it off for a day or two, you’ll really end up living here.’
While he was fighting back tears to make his dream come true, he found a box he had left under his bed.
“uh? This…
He turned his head as he touched the dagger that he had not taken out since coming to the village of the Chinese people.
“Honey, can I use a whetstone?”
“Why the dagger? “I usually don’t even look at him.”
“Because I’m going out to the human world. Before, I always carried it with me. “If you carry something like this, you can avoid bad people.”
Armand chuckled.
“What are you worried about? “I will protect you.”
Then he hugged Yorahan from behind and whispered in his ear.
“And I guarantee you that you will never be able to use this. “I was shaking while cleaning the sparrow.” They knew everything about each other.
“Tsk! Who said what? Still, you can make threats. “Who would be scared if you were holding a rusty sword?”
Armand shook his head at the sight of Jorahan stubbornly taking out the whetstone until the end.
“Anyway…
Still, it was true that it was quite reassuring.
At dawn, Yorahan, who was sleeping in bed, woke up to the sound of screaming outside.
“What what…!”
When he got up, Armand was already walking out the door holding a long sword.
The children of the Chinese tribe came with pale faces.
“sister! “We’re in big trouble!”
“what’s the matter?”
When John, who followed behind, looked outside, a group of troops were occupying the entrance to the village.
“horse soldier?”
It was armed with metal armor and had a lion’s face engraved on its flag.
“The Mikas family.”
There can be no doubt about it, but the size of the army was too small to penetrate this remote area blessed by nature.
‘The kingdom’s strategy was to invade little by little in parallel with the reclamation project. Then why…?’
Jorahan saw the head of the cavalry.
Although he had not yet taken off his youth shirt, there was a man with a cleft chin and intense eyes.
‘Probably the eldest son of the Mikas family… Mikas Areon.
‘It was three years ago when I heard the news, so I’m eighteen this year. ‘I’m anxious to prove my royal blood.’
Although he was not popular, Yo Lahan was also a thinker, so the attributes of those in power were clearly visible.
A white student rode a horse next to Areon.
“Prince, this seems to be the village of the Hwa tribe. “Please instruct us on our next strategy.”
“Hmm, the Hwajok.”
Areon stroked his chin.
‘He has strange abilities, but according to records, he is not dangerous. Rather, a slave servant who obeys any command.’
It was a scholar’s record.
‘In other words, you can have servants who will never betray you. This is also a must for a king. There was a reason why the old man was working hard to start a land reclamation project.’
Of course, there were dozens of other reasons.
‘Anyway, I arrived before my father. I went through that forest and came all the way here.’
Areon, an ambitious man, interacted with many talented people, one of whom was Fisk next to him.
A person who has accurately navigated a labyrinth-like forest.
“Fisk.”
Areon said.
“This will be the first occupation in my history. “If you take the Hwa family, your father will approve.”
The succession to the throne will be solidified.
“You probably think of me as the great king’s successor. “It is an achievement that none of my brothers have been able to achieve.”
Areon aimed his sword forward.
“Conquer.”
As soon as the order was given, more than 100 cavalrymen rushed at a frightening speed.
At a time when the Hwa people who were watching in bewilderment did not know what to do, Chief Lutia shouted.
“Run away!”
Armand, who ran through their crowd, drew his sword and rushed towards the cavalry.
Yorahan followed.
“honey!”
“Do not come! “Get as far away as possible!”
“We will go together.”
“it’s crazy? Then die! Protect the children. You can lead. “It’s impossible for the chief to do it alone.”
“Huh.”
Yo Lahan bit his lip and turned his body at the indisputably correct words.
“Just buy some time and get out!”
Armand nodded, erased his distracting thoughts and focused on the battle.
“Rated control.”
Her sword flew through the sky and a fountain of blood burst through the knights’ steel armor.
Areon’s eyes sparkled as he watched the knights fall to their knees.
“What about that woman?”
Fisk opened his notebook.
“Even among the Hwa clan, there are extremely rare people with active tendencies. They call it a carnivore species. It is said that combined with its unique abilities, it shows great combat power.”
“It’s definitely strong.”
Areon added.
“And strong is beautiful. Fisk, I need to catch that woman. “You can capture him alive, right?”
“yes.”
Fisk is competent.
“Divide the cavalry into three units, one unit blocks the retreat, and the other unit captures the residents. “Finish in 3 minutes.”
When the adjutant gave a signal with a flag, the cavalry dispersed in line as if they had been cut with swords.
Yorahan saw through the enemy’s strategy.
‘You can’t be faster than a horse. If things continue like this, everyone will be caught. We have to respond somehow… He suddenly remembered this and spoke to Lutia.
“Chief! “To the forest!”
As the Hwajok entered the forest, the cavalry, who had been in conflict for a while, abandoned their horses and jumped in.
“joy! Even if you do, you can’t even attack… huh?”
As if the forest was alive, all kinds of plants and insects began to attack the knights.
“damn! “You’re using strange techniques!”
No matter how many branches I cut down, the attacks were endless and eventually my stamina began to run out.
Fisk said after examining the forest.
“You’re having a hard time.”
“It’s the same over there. “Have you been properly trained?”
Those who are given full authority also have many responsibilities. Fisk got off his horse and spread his arms.
“I will handle it.”
Suddenly, a strong wind blew around him, and he flew away like an arrow with his legs floating.
As Armand hurriedly twisted his body at the unexpected approach, a hand grazed his shoulder.
Fisk said.
“Slow.”
At that moment, Armand felt an unfamiliar feeling.
‘what?’
If it were Sirone’s era, I would have thought it was similar to the previous period.
“Huh!”
As of now, she had no way of understanding the phenomenon of air becoming sharp as a knife.
Fisk landed on the ground again as he stepped back, holding on to the cut on his forearm.
Armand, who had summoned his sword, asked.
“Is it memorization?”
“no.”
Fisk held out his hand.
“The power of the mind.”
“Woman, I am a seeker of the truth of the world. My King seeks you, so surrender meekly. Then no one will be harmed.”
“joy.”
Armand bared his fangs and struck with his sword.
“You look down on the Chinese people. “We love peace, not cowards who fear death.”
The forest shook in the distance and I saw exhausted knights coming out holding their heads.
“I saw it in an old document. It seems that the hypothesis of being assimilated with all things in nature is true. But…
Fisk raised his hands above his head.
“Humans dominate the phenomena of all things in nature, so this is the fifth element that unites fire, water, earth, and air.”
The air became hot, and a pumpkin-sized fireball was born above the palm.
“It’s about concentration of mind.” Armand’s expression became blank as he created a fire without using anything.
“Fireball.”
As he swung his arm, the fireball formed a parabolic curve and fell at the beginning of the forest.
“no!”
There was a loud explosion and black smoke began to rise from the forest.
Fisk said.
“How is it? A power much more powerful than natural fire. “This is the potential that humans have.”
When the residents, who felt as if they were suffocating from the smoke, came out of the forest again, the cavalry surrounded them.
“Choose. If you give up their lives, you will live. “Are you going to fight or are you going to surrender?” That’s how the battle ended. Due to mutual sacrifice, the cavalry’s losses were greater than expected, but Areon was in a good mood.
“Is everyone gathered?”
While all the Hwa clan gathered together with frightened expressions, Armand looked around.
‘What about Yorahan?’
It was nowhere to be seen.
I wouldn’t have been happier if I had run away, but my heart was heavy because the opposite was also possible.
‘Please, please just stay alive.’ Areon said.
“I am the prince of the Kingdom of Mikas. As of today, this territory will become the Mikas Territory, and you are now also citizens of the kingdom. If you deny this…
While the tirade continued, Yorahan was watching the situation through a gap in the warehouse.
‘You were caught in the end.’
It was good that he led the Hwa tribe to drive out the cavalry, but the forest suddenly caught fire.
‘Magic.’
I heard it’s called that.
‘What should I do now?’
As long as the children were held hostage, Armand would never raise his sword.
‘It’s impossible to outrun a horseman. Even if it were possible, the Hwa clan would not run away if even one person was left behind. Even so, if they are dragged along like this…
Yorahan’s eyebrows twitched for a moment.
‘There is!’
There is a way to take everyone and run away.
‘I don’t know what the wizard will decide, but no, it’s not luck. They can never come after us.’
Now there is only one thing left.
‘Can I do it?’
Yo Rahan’s eyes were more intense than ever as he played with the dagger in his arms.
