142 – Ancient Forest (2)

I told Dimona everything.

“…Ashwal Haltsra. Clearly, the whole church was in debt.”

Dimona was perplexed. In this situation where the headquarters of the Church had almost collapsed, it was impossible to withdraw troops separately.

I briefly expressed my opinion.

“We will go alone.”

“You mean… Only ‘scorched ash’ goes?”

“Yes. No need to attach anyone else. After all, I personally owed him a separate debt.”

“That’s true, but… after all, it’s as if we helped him too. If it wasn’t for us, they would be dead too.”

“But that doesn’t mean that my help has disappeared, right? I’m more certain that I’m in debt because of Dwayne. At this point, it’s better to cleanly remove Eunwon. Even if you are deeply involved with the empire, only annoying things will happen.”

Dimona sighed. Scratched her head.

The atmosphere has changed. His eyes wide open as he picked up the papers.

“…If it’s something I do, I’ll be condescending.”

“Yes?”

“This is to make this the first achievement of a fledgling organization, ‘Scorched Ash’. And at this point, I think it would be a good idea to clarify what group the scorched ash is.”

“What organization?”

“There is not enough justification as a simple armed group. In order to increase power, it is common to have a role suitable for it. Are you trying to do something too? If you, who can do everything by yourself, made a group… You would need that much strength. But a fledgling group cannot grow in power without a cause. Power is also related to reputation within the group. No matter how strong you are, you can’t do it on your own.”

“Gathering forces is good, but gathering even obscure guys is a bit ok. Those who don’t know when they’ll die will only have a bad aftertaste.”

“As you get bigger, more useful guys will follow you. The strong people you want will also apply for ‘Scorched Ashes’ more. Whatever it is, bulking up is the fastest way to create the elite organization you want.”

Dimona’s hand moved quickly.

“Scorched ashes… Let’s do this. As the church as a whole is poor, it needs a funding line. It is not enough to have our own independent guild force, ‘Time of the Night’. So the scorched ash does its job.”

“How?”

“It’s simple. I do the same thing as now. It is to receive a ‘formal’ request from the clients and receive a reward. What adventurers do, our church does the same.”

“…Isn’t that what the Adventurers Association is saying?”

“It’s not even decided by imperial law, so what’s up? What is certain is that we are not in a position to cover the hot water with cold water right now. Donations from the denominations have been cut off. It’s like monitoring the situation. Whether it’s a lot or a little, they’re all people who took Dwayne’s money, so it’s a natural result in a way. Before we deal with them, we have to put out the fire first… So we’re going to get the funds from the outside.”

Dimona stretched her back.

“I will set up a temporary headquarters for Scorched Ashes next to my office. I’ll take the applicants in your name, and make a provisional roll. In addition, if this issue is resolved, we will be able to attract more applicants within the church with a sign that the imperial nobles’ request was successful. Since you bought credit, there will be more requests from other nobles. Going to the fairy forest where communication was cut off is not something anyone can do.”

“But we have to keep this a secret, right?”

“I will make a separate request to the Marquis of Ashbal. You can make the official title of the quest not a request for an envoy to the fairy forest, but an investigation of the elves at the request of Ashwal Haltz. Even the title of having been to the fairy forest is already good enough. In a way, you could argue that it’s a more difficult request than escorting a simple delegation.”

All of them are good stories. But…

Even if you look behind you, they look at you too much?

Dimona had a lot to do. But to think that the scorched ashes will be operated at the same time…

“Aren’t you tired?”

“I am tired. I think i will die But I have to. I did not rise to the position of archbishop lightly.”

“You have to play the role of acting cardinal, right?”

“The other 3rd Archbishop said he would help. In the first place, I have no experience as an archbishop. Therefore…”

Dimona shook her head coldly.

“All I have to do is work hard for the church. Never mind.”

Thank you. Dimona.”

“…Dimona is enough.”

Thank you. Dimona.”

“No, I never told you to stop talking…!”

“Do you speak up?”

“All right! Just let go!”

It’s a favor. This was a clear favor that could not be explained by anything else.

I laughed. He tousled her hair randomly.

“This is why you should take good care of your wife.”

Dimona burst into anger. For some reason, her shoulders were dancing.

“Who is the wife! Who the hell!”

I like it, I don’t like it.

. . .

Rosemary couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. As if she was trying to sneak along, she looked at each one and eventually gave up.

“Ugh… I have so many things to do… I’d rather be on the battlefield…”

“This is an alumni.”

Radatorque also had a lot of dark circles around his eyes when he was young.

“I am tired. Brother.”

“But you have to work.”

“…Maybe it would have been better if I had stayed as an interrogator.”

Irene sighed. She looked up at me.

“I’m going far again.”

“I’m sorry too. Seniors.”

“…It’s okay. I can stand it.”

Rather than words spoken to me, they were more like words spoken to oneself.

Irene reached out her hand. He gently covered my cheek.

“Do not get hurt.”

“Yes.”

“Always be careful. Wherever you are…Whatever happens…I will always be the first to help.”

“Me too. Seniors.”

“…Why?”

“You risked your life for me and came all the way to Paramer.”

I hugged her snugly. Whispered into her ear.

“I would risk my life for you too.”

“……”

Irene was pulled over and pushed me away. He raised her arm and covered her face.

Her pouting ears were red hot. Her hands wriggled as if she was out of order.

“Go, suddenly… it’s against the law to come in like that…”

“Senior?”

Irene took a deep breath. After regaining her composure, she nodded her head heavily.

“Come on. Junior. I’ll be waiting for you. In a higher place.”

“I’ll be back. Seniors.”

Monica, the head of the Criminal Warden, looked up at me with regret.

“Zahad. You are always busy.”

“Because competence is directly related to busyness.”

“I knew he was a competent person, but I didn’t know he was an apostle hidden by the church. And…”

Monica, wiggling her fingers, lifted her tiptoe.

Page.

“…Come to Philamon. Got it?”

Monica ran away. Dimona drew her sword. Irene sighed and blocked it.

“It’s okay. Archbishop.”

Irene had her eyes glowing eerily.

“I’ll take care of it ‘by myself’ later.”

“…Can I trust you?”

“I will pull out all my teeth.”

Rosemary interrupted.

“I’ll pull out your tongue.”

“What do you draw? Do not.”

A sudden surprise kiss. It’s rough to say goodbye.

I glanced back.

They were walking out one by one with their gear on. From Vulcan to Rock Kum, Tsubaki and Eve.

All the scorched ashes were gathering. These are the early members and the equivalent of mortal sinners.

They cannot stand on top of anyone else. As long as he has a criminal record, he won’t be able to receive the same gaze as the other priests.

But it’s different if it’s an independent unit under my command.

Even in the ‘scorched ashes’, a special combat unit made up of outsiders who do not belong to the church.

Forcibly pushed in by the authority of an apostle, it is a bodyguard for me who is special even in the scorched jaejung.

I am the only one who has the right to command, and I am the only one who does not listen to anyone else’s orders.

“President.”

Maya rushed over and hugged me. I spun Maya and lifted it up to the mortal sinners.

“Naju Plain…Balbali…Chihuahua…”

“Maya. Let’s go baby.”

“Look at everyone. He must be the true hidden king of Zahard Company.”

I shook Maya.

“When I’m not there, everyone treats me well because I’m Lee In-ja.”

“…Are you kidding me?”

“Are you serious?”

The great prisoners who faced Maya exchanged glances. In the midst of her trembling gaze, I put her down.

“Maya. Did you hear Everyone is Maya’s subordinate.”

“Maya’s subordinates.”

“Then what is a desirable boss?”

“Maya protects everything.”

“Right. Well done.”

There was one person who hadn’t come yet. I waited patiently Now is the time to step out.

…Tuk.

I heard the door open. A thick restraint of her leash was attached to the woman’s neck as she walked out into her clearing.

A demon who handles dangerous goods even within the church. But now it’s just the person whose ownership has passed to me.

The devil, who was looking around blankly, found me. Dodo also came running with a wide smile.

“Zahard!”

Until the width is embraced. It’s like a dog rubbing its face.

“Zahard… Zahard… Zahard… Ehehehe… Zahard…”

“Isn’t everything great?”

“Yes! There was no Nothing happened. Comfortable It was very comfortable. I ate more delicious things than when I was in prison.”

Amar, the demon who inhaled my scent, laughed.

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“But, of course, next to Zahard is the best. Love you. Love you. I love you so much. I love you so much. I love you so much.”

“Calm down.”

“I love you. Love you. I love you dear…”

Irene clenched her fists. Dimona slipped her hand into the hilt of her sword. Rosemary put her hand on her ax slung on her back.

Sparks flew from Tsubaki’s hand. Eve opened her mouth softly. Maya tugged at my sleeve.

An imminent situation.

I jumped up.

“Let’s go! Before it’s too late!”

Alpina, who was hiding her identity with her robe pressed down deeply, nodded softly.

“…To the fairy forest.”

She grabbed the edge of my dress.

“Zahard.”

“Yes?”

“Honestly… I’m scared. You never know what might be in the fairy forest. Even if I go, I might not be able to cure the curse on my body.”

She let out her sigh. But the next moment, she calmly looked in front of her.

“But… should I go?”

“Isn’t that obvious? Baby.”

Flinch.

Arpina trembled. Camilla, the apostle of snakes, naturally followed and stood next to me.

“If you need the power of the World Tree, of course going to the World Tree is the correct answer. There is no other way.”

“…Why are you here again?”

“Oops. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t be here?”

“There are so many.”

“It’s strange. I must have said I will study ‘you’.”

Camilla smirked as she finished the heavy load.

“Wherever you go, I am there. Continue in the future.”

“Won’t you say something gross?”

“You are cute.”

“What the hell?!”

The party has increased. Although an unexpected number of people followed, the preparations for the trip were over anyway.

I glanced around at the church. Somehow, I feel like I barely had time to be here.

Still, I was used to it. It was like my home now.

I will be busy for a while after I return this time, but in the end, this is where I will return.

“…Then.”

I said hello briefly.

“I’ll be back.”

Fairy Forest.

Inje We set off to a place where human beings have been cut off.

To grant Alpina’s curse and to grant Ashwal’s request.