143 – Ancient Forest (3)

Fairy Forest.

The place where the ancient elves settled was far away from the northern part of the empire. The distance was so far that it would be unthinkable to pass through the ‘portal’, a large-scale space movement device installed by the Empire in several large cities.

Sufficient funds had already been received from Ashbal. Even after paying the expensive portal fee, he still has enough funds. There was a lot of money there. I picked out expensive items from Paramer’s treasure house, and the money from the sale of nectar kept coming in.

There was only one problem.

The fact that you have to travel a long distance by carriage to the big city ‘Mamet’ where the portal is installed.

“Artifact works just fine.”

The compass for tracking the location given by Ashwal was constantly moving. Until it turns red when the distance exceeds a certain distance.

For a magic tool made in a hurry, the quality was good. Well, it must be because the other side is openly giving out signals.

Did you say Rebecca? The name of the knight that Ashwal planted.

From what I don’t remember, it didn’t seem like a main NPC. He was Ashwal’s aide, and was only one of the high-ranking knights, so he probably wasn’t very active in the game.

She was the one who kept sending signals to this compass. Hearing the story from Ashwal through the telegram, and spilling clues so I can follow.

Fortunately, their movement speed was not that fast. After diligently chasing, I was able to keep following at a distance of about half a day before I knew it.

Several nights and several days passed. The envoys traveled diligently, occasionally staying in small villages.

But of course we couldn’t stay in the same town. It is a daily life to be homeless because I had to keep a distance.

I had to unfold my sleeping bag and lie on the withering grass every night. The good news is that you don’t have to stay vigil.

After clearing the camp, Maya naturally set up Rotten, the rotten one. They were like familiars, and as they wandered around, they followed their master’s orders and guarded the camp all night.

“Maya. Watch over your subordinates Protect the boss too.”

“…A strange feeling. Rancidity. No way…”

Tsubaki hugged the stuffed rabbit tightly.

“Are you… The one who made this doll?”

“Correct answer.”

“Ah! Thank you! Thank you so much!”

Tsubaki, who had been popping dolls once a day, hugged Maya. Until I hugged and rolled around.

As if it was annoying, Maya pushed it away. But she didn’t hate it so much, she even talked about Tsubaki and Doran Doran.

“You know what? Maya? There is something called an amulet in the East Continent.”

“Amulet?”

“These things. As long as you have paper and magical power, you can create it anywhere. It feels similar to a scroll that holds magic.”

It feels like close sisters. It was so nice to see the two of them hanging out together.

Eve and Amar were similar to them, if I had to put it into words. The two, who used to growl at each other, got along well unexpectedly.

“What is that?”

“It’s an azalea.”

“That one?”

“It’s a mist flower.”

Amar grew up in prison all his life and has the same level of knowledge as a child.

Eve likes children and likes to teach them.

Eve answered sincerely to Amar, who was asking questions while walking in sync with his stride. I could see that their friendship was getting stronger with each passing day.

Rakkeom and Vulcan were also the same. The two would discuss a calm but deep conversation.

“I see…lack of frost…is it?”

“I have heard the story of the Rock Clan. I heard that you are a brave warrior.”

“I express my condolences.”

“Thank you.”

The atmosphere of the trip was not bad. No matter who it was, if you rolled together, you would become attached to it.

But there were also people who didn’t. Arpina continued to feel anxious throughout the trip. As if it was the first time she had been out this far, she continued to look around.

“What if there is an accident? What if a group of bandits suddenly attack?”

A group of bandits appeared as soon as Arpina finished her words.

“Ha ha ha! Women get down, men give everything they have and get out…!”

Quaaang!

It took only a moment to be crushed.

“Ah, I haven’t even spoken my lines yet…!”

Arpina trembled in fear when she saw the thieves lying around.

“Look, look! And if the weather suddenly turns bad…!”

Rumble bang!

It was thunder and lightning. We dried our wet bodies inside the cave.

“Even if it’s a bear in the cave…!”

A bear appeared.

“Kooooong…!”

“Do it in moderation. Really.”

“Kuuuong…”

Supper was roughly stuffed with bear meat. Camilla, who had always been laid-back, had a tired face.

“Cardinal Arpina, can you please shut your mouth?”

“Your Highness. Please stay still. Stop flagging.”

“Ha, but…Even in such a relaxed situation, the demonic beast could suddenly enter…!”

“Kyong-kyong-kyung!”

A hellhound wandering the streets came upon the smell of bear meat.

Lightly killed and hung outside.

“Sorry…Sorry…”

Arpina lowered her head.

She tried to comfort me, but she just couldn’t bring herself to do so.

What is this? Really.

Is there a bad luck attribute that didn’t exist in the game?

. . .

The peaceful town of Paulton.

Pelacan, a boy who grew up there, was depressed for a while.

As a farmer’s son, he couldn’t help but admire knights. People wearing armor that I only read about in fairy tales.

Hundreds of such people passed by at once. Looking at the flashing sword, he naturally had a chance.

And then…

The grown-ups of the village, who had high noses, couldn’t say a word and just groaned. Even pouring myself a drink to please somehow.

“…Cool.”

I want to be.

I want to become a knight like that!

Why was I born as a farmer’s son? If I had been born as the son of a knight, I wouldn’t have lived in a village like this.

The sullen Pelacan sighed. He made a sieve impression that pushed away a clinging friend.

“I… Have made up my mind!”

“What?”

“I will become a knight! From now on, I will train my sword hard…!”

Tuduk.

Pelarcan blinked his eyes. Something fell on his head. Dust.

The house was shaking. Furniture swayed on the rocking ground.

“Uh…Ra…?”

The pelican ran out of the house. The shaking of the ground was not limited to one of his houses.

It is different from when the delegation passed by. Even then, though he was heartbroken at the numerous movements of the horse, the ground did not resonate.

Something is coming. That’s a lot of numbers too.

Pelarcan raised his head. He opened his eyes and glared at the numerous dots emerging from the ridge of the mountain.

It’s big. It looks like a dot from far away, but the closer you get, the bigger it gets.

A herd of angry cows. However, its size is different from the usual ones.

The whole body is covered with muscles, and the legs that have hit the ground have pushed the soil all over.

A cloud of dust arose. The amount was so great that the horizon was distorted.

“…That is…”

Muttered the village elder.

“It’s a black hoof… isn’t it?”

“At this time of year, I must be over the mountain…?”

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“Huh? It’s like it’s getting closer…”

“What, what? For a moment…!”

“Why are those nice guys?!”

Black Hoof.

Pelarcan blinked her eyes. Even though they are big, they are gentle children. She herself had combed it too.

Looking at her gentle eyes, she also has memories of blowing a whistle without realizing it.

But they…Like those monstrous beasts?

Something. Something is strange. Even if it’s wrong, it’s been wrong for a while.

It’s coming. The speed of gradually reducing the distance is gradually increasing.

A cloud of dust is approaching. The horn towards the village flashes in the sunlight.

A lot.

…Numbers, dozens…?

“Uh…Uh…?”

“Ooh, move! In action!”

“Take care of the kids first!”

“Don’t hide in the house! It’s a black hoof!”

“They are dangerous enough to be classified as demons!”

“Pelacan! Where are you! Pelacan!”

Pelarcan she heard a voice calling her. Her mother’s voice. But she didn’t come off her feet for some reason.

I heard a rough gurgling sound. The building started to collapse. Formed things were rammed by the horns, and the glowing black eyes trampled everything.

“Uh, Mom…”

Pelacan was no exception.

Thick hooves trampled him.

. . .

“Kyaaa!!!”

“No! No baby!!!”

“That, stop! Stop!!!”

“Please save me!!”

Screams echo. The village where the delegation passed through. A group of demons suddenly appeared there.

“…Are they black hooves?”

“Wei, is it a dangerous beast?”

“They are usually gentle guys. I’ve been caught a few times but…”

Rakkeum glanced down at the village.

“I don’t know why you are so excited. Wasn’t it strange when you looked at it? Brother.”

“The hellhound I caught earlier…weirdly excited, right?”

“You saw right through.”

I slung a greatsword over my shoulder. Arpina urgently shouted from behind.

“I have to save it!”

Amar raised a question mark.

“Why?”

“That, he is the same person! People are dying in front of you! As a priest, it’s a natural thing to do!”

“Zahad. Is that right?”

Well. Because I don’t really think so.

Tap the shoulder with the greatsword. After thinking over and over again, she nodded her head.

At any rate, it came out as ‘scorched ashes’.

A helping hand full of kindness will help you build a feat.

Um. Decided

“Let’s go.”

I loosened my shoulders. I put a pseudonym in my mouth to use in case I get caught.

“My bodyguard…’Fire Serpent’. Go out!”

All the scorched ash complained.

“It’s a cheesy naming.”

“Rather do it as a fire snake!”

“Isn’t that more rustic?”

“Maya. I prefer fire snakes to fire snakes.”

“Fire Snake Dispatch!”

“Aren’t you too soft on Maya?”

Why do you talk so much?

“Anyway, dispatch! Everyone jump down right now!”

At most, it’s just demon beasts. I tasted it.

What does monster meat taste like?