174 – theorem-8

Unexpectedly, the monsters were timid.

“Uhh, uhhh, uhhh, uhhh!!”

The number was not small. Since the forest was large, it wouldn’t be strange if all the monsters came here.

Blood splatters. Their muscles weren’t soft and their strength wasn’t weak, but lacking.

Even when I defeated the strongest one with a few sword strikes, the smaller ones screamed and attacked me. The monsters who heard the sound appeared one by one. Branches snapped and the ground shook.

But there was an end. As so many corpses piled up that there was no place to step on, they started to run away one by one.

“uuu!!!”

The flesh-filled roar that was trying to kill me soon turned into a cry of wanting to live. They fled in all directions.

I moved through the forest, knocking them down one by one. At some point, chasing and swinging the sword became tiresome and tiresome.

“Is this the last…”

As I continued to wield the sword like that, before I knew it, there were no monsters left in front of me.

However, the finish was more thorough.

You won’t be able to kill every monster in this vast forest, but they’re scattered all over the place, so they won’t be scattered yet.

Two or three more times I felt I would have to hunt for these monsters. After taking a breath, I ran through the forest again.

Their smell was already permeating the entire forest, so finding them by smell wouldn’t work.

You have to hear the sound. It was unlikely that the monsters that had come together so tightly would disperse in an instant, and even if they did, they wouldn’t have gone far.

I retook my steps again. Feeling the vibrations felt between the giant trees, I followed where the monsters would remain.

“…It must be dangerous.”

people are fine There may be some confusion, but considering the army of the empire, there may be some confusion, but they are not the ones who will be shaken by a monster like this.

However, there were no animals here.

Except for the little squirrels that live on the trees, I haven’t met real animals like deer, wolves, or wild boars even though I run endlessly through this vast forest.

Thinking of the somewhat comforting sound that the ecosystem might collapse, I kept looking for those monsters.

“Wow…”

Perhaps not knowing that I would follow you this far, the monster that met my eyes panicked and tried to run away. The monsters together let out an urgent roar.

Those who ran away died a little sooner, and those who fought back died a little later.

It was more efficient to deal with them first and kill the remaining ‘non-running’ monsters than to pursue and kill those who turned their backs on me later.

Those who fled this way seemed to be all there was to it. There will be a few more little monsters if you look for them, but chasing them down one by one will take too long.

“The next direction…”

I stepped back

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“Captain…”

The Platinum Knights were in chaos. A confusion that has lasted so long that it is difficult to distinguish whether it is a chaos or not.

The vice-captain who remained in the division looked at Eleanor with bitter eyes.

“Why?”

it’s a cold voice Even a few years ago, members felt relieved by that voice.

Because it contained the will to achieve the goal no matter what and the determination not to be shaken.

So when she returned, the vice-captain cheered. The remaining members were also relieved.

They thought the girl they knew had returned. She was a warrior stronger than anyone in the empire and a symbol of justice.

However, the reality was different. Those eyes might not have changed at all, but what they were looking at at the end was different.

“Give me an order. Shouldn’t we also… move?”

“What do you want?”

“It’s up to you… to decide, but at least tell us what you want! We should know what to do for you, for the Empire!”

It is a knighthood that has already been divided once. Those who were disappointed with Eleanor’s lies, or those who thought they had nothing to gain from the order, had long since left.

The knights, who wore shining white armor and rode horses like fairy tale heroes for the empire and its citizens, disappeared.

However, there were people who couldn’t forget it.

A female knight who could marry a young and handsome heir of a good family at any moment remained in the crumbling order of knights even while pretending to be with the family.

A knight who was recognized as the successor of the family by making numerous achievements and polishing his swordsmanship, chose to remain in the knights with no honor, no reward, and no real profit, instead of a stable lord’s path.

It was not a rational thought. Rather, it was more like a foolish and foolish stubbornness.

There were people who heard the praise of the people, the cheers of the soldiers, and those who did not forget the thrill of charging into the enemy camp following the mighty and noble princess, their leader.

“What are we supposed to do?”

Those who left simply left because they couldn’t wait.

The training of the Platinum Knights was harsh, and while the pay was modest, it was ridiculously small compared to what they could make outside the Order.

The same goes for those who were disappointed with Eleanor’s actions, and those who left because they thought the Order had no future. No one hated it.

“Everyone… everyone was waiting.”

As soon as word spread that Eleanor had returned to the capital, there were members who changed their faces completely and begged to join the Knights.

No one thought that Eleanor would change like this.

Monsters were appearing. The ransom of the underworld thugs and assassins soared to the ceiling because of the imperial family who wanted to hire them.

“Let’s move. Isn’t this what we need!”

If it had been Eleanor before, she would have moved. With good staff and the best plans, you will start an honorable fight for the Empire and the Emperor.

However, Eleanor didn’t want to do anything.

“Empire… is it?”

Eleanor’s expression softened a little.

“I’m sorry, but I have work to do.”

“Then we will join you!”

“No, this is something I have to do alone. I can’t and shouldn’t get help from you guys.”

The vice-captain shouted at Eleanor in a fit of rage.

“Captain, you are our leader. There are so many people who give their allegiance to you…”

“sorry.”

No one here could see her sincere apologies. Eleanor’s apology was more shocking than any words.

It wasn’t the first time an apology had come out of her mouth. However, it was just an apology instead of ‘obviously not her fault’.

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Just like entering a village ravaged by a thief’s attack and answering “I’m sorry” to the crying child’s question why it’s so late.

The members did not even think that Eleanor would regret what she had done and apologize.

“…I’m sorry I couldn’t repay the debt I owe you guys.”

“Captain?”

“The Platinum Knights… can do anything. Henry, do you want to become the leader of this Knights?”

It was an unexpected question, but Henry came to his senses as quickly as possible and shook his head.

“There’s no way I would have the ability to do that. In the first place, the people who are left now are the ones left after seeing the captain. It’s not me.”

“I… have work to finish.”

“Then, promise me. Whatever it is, you’ll come back when it’s all over.”

“…okay.”

Eleanor nodded slowly. After silence fell, she quietly left the Knights Headquarters.

After a long walk, Eleanor arrived at an ordinary building in the capital city. Eleanor took a few deep breaths and slowly opened the door.

“Nice to meet you!”

Celia, dressed in white, greeted her with a smile.

“How are your clothes?”

“Good. Warm, soft.”

“It’s an item from the Empire’s remarks, so it’s sure to be valid.”

“I know. The scent of the goddess is overflowing from these clothes.”

She had already lost her power as a saint, but that meant that the power she received from God had disappeared.

An unlit stove can produce neither warmth nor light. The connection with the goddess was cut off, she could not handle the divine power.

“I’m glad. If it’s this, I can do it too.”

However, with just a small match, it can burn very briefly. Although it may not produce fire or light, it may smell like something is burning.

Eleanor bowed her head. I couldn’t bear to look Celia straight in the eyes.

“I’m sorry. The sacrifice that everyone should have to shoulder, I made you shoulder…”

“Well, it’s not just me. Rather…”

A shadow fell on Celia’s bright smile.

“I feel fortunate to be in a position like this. To the extent that I would have thought that if Eleanor had been given this role, I would have taken it away.”

However, the shadow disappeared in an instant, as if it were a phantom. Celia was smiling like a saint, no, like a saint.