Episode 88

Shion catches his breath and scans the surroundings.

The silver skeletons were no longer visible, and the number of other skeletons was slowly decreasing.

Now, if you press forward little by little, you will be able to finish the subjugation soon.

“I think you can go back now. We’ll take care of the rest.”

“Ah, would that be okay?”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”

Shion bowed her eyes to Seran and Enrite and quickly retreated.

At the same time, the formation of the Silreys Knights changed and began to charge towards the skeletons.

‘just in case… … .’

Shion lightly waved at Harnet and the knights.

Then Hannette got on her horse and came quickly with the knights.

“Why? What happened?”

“No, nothing special. I thought it would be nice to be a little closer.”

Shion erases the form of Acid Rain and turns his back.

Then, the armor that covered the body gradually faded and then completely disappeared.

“… how did you do that?”

“What are you saying… Oh, the armor?”

“Yeah, that. I’ve heard of enchanting weapons, but I think I’ve never seen armor.”

“Can you believe it if I say that it is tied to the sword?”

Shion only tells the truth and smiles.

Hannette ponders for a moment, then frowns.

“You have a lot of money… Oh, that’s a lot.”

“It weighed a little, so I carved it with magic in advance. If you do it like this, you can use it whenever you need it, right?”

“Looks pretty expensive, doesn’t it?”

“Not worth the high price.”

It took 570 gold coins just to awaken magic and prepare to use Acid Rain.

One of the unique abilities of acid rain, full body armament, can’t be seen as part of the cost.

“It seems that my sister used a bit of energy today.”

“For whom did you try hard?”

“… Are you tired?”

“It’s not that I’m tired… I used a lot of magic power. There was so much to do.”

Harnette generously poured her mana for Shion.

While getting rid of the skeletons, I thought a lot about how to help Zion.

In the meantime, a silver skeleton caught my eye, and I devised a strategy to lure it in one direction.

Because he believed that Shion would recognize his strategy, he showed it through his actions first.

“great job. If it wasn’t for my sister, the subjugation would have been more difficult.”

“Compared to you, there is nothing to suffer. I was in a safe place.”

“It doesn’t really matter. Still, sister’s credit is big. I just moved according to your plan.”

“What is the plan… It’s something anyone can think of.”

“You were the first one to think of that, right? That’s enough.”

“… yes?”

“Who would be nice? Doesn’t your companion take care of every detail?”

“Hmmm… … .”

Harnette deliberately clears her throat and covers her mouth.

The battle wasn’t over yet, but a smile was on its own.

Having said that it helped, I felt proud and a little bit more confident.

“That… Now that I’m talking about it, wouldn’t it have been better if you had gone with me? I’m more comfortable using magic close than far away.”

“I have to form a formation with the people I always do. One or two is fine, but more than that can get in the way. That’s why I entrusted the knights to my sister.”

“If things go bad, can I take the knights with me?”

“There is such a thing, and sister can help from afar, right?”

“still… From now on, I want you to take me with you. It’s so unfair that I’m alone.”

“… That should be it.”

Harnett had more potential and qualities than expected.

Although he could protect Harnette now, the opposite could have happened later.

“You said you would?”

“Yeah, I said so.”

“You’re not lying, are you? Can’t you change your mind later?”

“I definitely felt it in this battle. There are many difficult parts for me alone. It will be much easier if you have a sister.”

“Do you believe me?”

“I have believed in you for a long time. But… Fighting against what you believe in is another matter, so I had to think about it a bit.”

Whether Hannett was strong or weak didn’t really matter.

He just thought of her as his fiancé and as someone he needed to help.

However, considering Hannett’s talent, he had to create an environment where he could develop his skills rather than protect him.

‘Is it almost finished?’

The Knights of Silreys and the soldiers of the Kingdom of Allain continued to advance.

The number of skeletons was low, and they couldn’t even resist.

It was clear that the victory was won, but it could not prevent casualties from appearing.

‘If it wasn’t for the silver skeleton… … .’

The stronger the demon beast, the less likely it is to reveal itself.

Reason took precedence over emotion, and I was satisfied just being there.

Only weak monsters looked down on humans and continued to invade.

‘Is the shadow dragon trying to move?’

There are many reasons why strong monsters attack the kingdom of Allain.

A personal reason arose, or an order from a stronger demon, or the appearance of the 3rd demon king or 4th calamity.

There is almost no reason to say that it is a personal reason for the Witchbeast, and strong Witchbeasts do not blindly give orders to attack the Alain Kingdom.

If the shadow dragon, one of the four major disasters, appeared, the demons nearby could react first and show an aggressive tendency.

‘Since the four demonic swords are gathered in one place… I will definitely come.’

The Shadow Dragon wanted to gather all the demonic swords and place them in the world of shadows.

It was brighter and more beautiful than any treasure, and the magic sword’s unique magic and unique color would fill the world of shadows.

While denying the blackness of the shadows, he was obsessed with the light that created them.

‘I’d better tell the white apostle.’

Enrite would have understood what he was saying.

It was one of the seven demonic swords, and I wanted the 3rd demon king and the 4th calamity to disappear.

Above all, if the demonic sword of light came out, even the shadow dragon would not be able to approach it recklessly.

‘I want to get rid of it completely this time… How can it not work with acid rain?’

* * *

Theroden Castle, the barracks of the Knights of Lihynes.

After subjugating the beasts, I searched for a nearby castle, and before I knew it, I had arrived at Teroden Castle.

The lord of Teroden Castle tried to bring Shion and Hanette into the castle again, but the two refused.

It was enough to be treated once, and he had to move with the Sillaz Knights.

“Sister, are you really okay? Even the Sillaz Knights won’t say much.”

“The Sillaz Knights are also living in the barracks, right? We have to match.”

They couldn’t just take care of themselves with Setinos Quasar in front of them.

In addition, if you were living in the barracks, you had to follow the atmosphere even more.

Even if Enrite were to show consideration for herself and Shion, shouldn’t it be accepted as formal courtesy?

“Surprisingly, I am not stubborn.”

“Sigh… Do you think I would insist on this?”

“If it was like before, would you have been stubborn?”

“You must have played a joke that wasn’t even funny.”

“… You’re right. It was fun then.”

Shion laughs and falls into memories.

I had sharpened my teeth from the first time I met Hannette, but looking back now, it felt like a fleeting moment.

As time passed, we became closer to each other and were able to have a vague trust.

In the end, he caught Hannett, and Hannett did not leave him.

“Looks like you had fun teasing me.”

“Your sister has been forced too.”

“It wasn’t like you. I had a reason.”

“Do you need a reason to force yourself?”

“Since you act like a child, shouldn’t I be forced to do it too?”

“Ah, that’s right. I was trying to make fun of my sister by forcing her to do it.”

“yes? I thought he was a kid because he only said weird things… Looks like the kid is right.”

“I don’t want to hear that from someone who pushes on a kid… … .”

“Isn’t it because you’re a kid that you don’t even think about what you did wrong?”

“Is there anything I did wrong? no way. Rather, I suffered a lot because I was too honest.”

“You have no conscience?”

“But you don’t blame others like your sister.”

“You want to try it with me?”

“Your sister started first?”

“You did it first.”

“You blame me again.”

“Did you know that if you put it on, it’s a horse?”

The two look at each other in silence.

He puts on a careless expression and immediately bursts into laughter.

It was just a minor quarrel, and there was nothing to feel bad about.

I just accepted it casually, following my familiar senses.

“I can’t play with you like this.”

“Do you still think I’m being pushy?”

“Is there anything to be embarrassed about? It must be said for a reason.”

“What if there is no reason?”

“You would think that the lack of a reason is also a reason.”

“… Do you hate it?”

“right.”

“Do you use that word often?”

“Isn’t that wrong?”

“I’m not saying that’s wrong… If you say that, it’s like you’re being held captive by me.”

“Well… is it?”

“Sigh… I do not deny it.”

“If it’s your personality, you’ll ask why even if you say no. Wouldn’t they think it was a lie even if I told them why?”

“You talk like you know me well.”

“It is strange not to know. Don’t you know me well too?”

“Well… … .”

Based on what he had been through so far, it seemed that Shion was holding a lot of secrets.

The gloves he bought at a high price at the auction house, the way he implemented his sword skills during his travels, the things he engraved magic on his necklace, the way he took his magic, and so on.

I couldn’t understand anything easily, but I thought it was because of Zion’s position, and I just passed it on.

“I see you… … .”

Harnette felt something approaching and turned her back.

Shion stopped in front of Harnet and summoned Acid Rain.

“The response is very fast. Is the woman next to you the fiancé you said risked your life for?”

Someone appeared from the darkness where the light couldn’t reach.

It was a voice I had heard before, and I could tell just by looking at the mask.

“The silver phantom thief… … .”

“Aren’t you suspicious again? His Majesty the King must have sent a letter.”

“What did you come for?”

“I came to see how you are doing. I have something I need to tell you.”

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Kaden observed Harnette and pulled out a letter from her bosom.

As I’ve heard, I wondered if her beautiful yet cold appearance stood out.

With a woman like that, how could she be called a spoiled young lady?

“Who will you choose between me and the purple shrine? If you choose me, I can teach you the next trick.”