129 – Main Story – 2

Upon entering the castle, the men dressed in black leather, who did not yet appear to have been empowered by Cronus, were fighting the Knights of the Principality wearing bikini armor.

“Keugh…!”

Overall, the Knights of the Principality were on the decline. The reason was very simple.

Because the Knights of the Principality had to fight while protecting their maids, attendants, and other servants.

There would be nothing good if the knights pushed like that, so I lightly lowered my staff.

-Ugh…!!

With a low vibration sound, Hannom’s posture to attack the Principality Knight shook, and the Principality Knight did not miss the opportunity.

“Haap!!”

The attacker’s arm is cut off by her sword strike. Before he could scream in pain, the magic contained in the knight’s sword pierced his chest.

“Sage?!”

“Cecile and Karin?”

“He’s in that tower now!”

Yes.

“We must protect the tower! If the magic furnace in that tower is stolen…”

All defenses in the castle will be shut down. And using that, they will aim for Cecil’s life.

They have only one purpose.

All he had to do was kill Cecile.

If Cecil dies, Karin will become an apostle of Cronus, whether she likes it or not.

However, it seems that the principality still does not know their purpose…

I need to go and catch him soon.

I turned the moonlight into a greatsword, and one man’s eyes flashed when he saw the moonlight in my hand.

“Could it be moonlight?! Give it to me!”

“no.”

– Chaeng!! visor!! visor! Awesome!

Block three sword attacks and aim for an opening.

As the broken-hearted man collapsed, I shouted to the knights of the Principality.

“Stop!!”

“Yes!!”

Bless.

The offensive of the Knights of the Principality intensified, whether it was because of receiving the priest’s skill, Blessing, or because the momentum had changed due to my participation.

“Hold on just a little longer, as Claire is attracting them and reducing their numbers.”

“Ah… The hero and the wise man protect the principality!! Knights of the principality!! Don’t give up and fight!!”

“Wow!!”

The tall Principality Knight with a big chest raised a hammer and roared.

skill. Using War Cry to increase one’s own strength and stamina, as well as the morale of allies around him.

In line with her, others also use War Cry.

great. Then this is done.

I passed the Knights of the Principality and moved into the tower. Even inside the tower, there were traces of battles left here and there, as if the attackers had already entered.

When I was climbing the stairs of the tower past them. A frightened maid crouched down and shivered.

“What are you doing there?”

“Tongue, wise man…”

-Suddenly!!

I swung the moonlight at the maid’s neck. Clearly, the feeling of cutting her neck remained in her hand, but the maid just stepped back and gnashed her teeth.

“..How did know?”

“How could you not know that?”

I grabbed the moonlight and rushed at her, and the assailant, disguised as a maid, gnashed her teeth and shouted.

“Back in time! I speak to my God!”

Looks like he’s a bit of a guy too. By the way…

Will you be able to return?

“Ah… ah… uh…”

“Ah. The regressor is broken. Well, I’ve been messing with it for a long time.”

Tentacle-like plants were coiled around her body.

It was a magic that paralyzed opponents by injecting poison after restraining them, similar to how Wheeloth divided Cronus’ subordinates in the Black Forest.

Of course, I couldn’t use it on a large scale to apply it to the entire forest like he did, but I could do it for one or two people.

Anyway, is it because I was caught here and just kept suffering from losing my stamina as nutrients?

The assailant’s mind was almost gone.

“Shall we do more here? Or…”

“Uh… ugh…”

“Oh. I almost died. It’s a surprise. I almost came back. Let’s go to bed. Heel.”

“Ah… ah… ah… ah…”

“Why can’t you talk? No mouth? Can’t you scream? I want to stop now!

“Ah… ah…”

All she could do was cry, but in the end she didn’t speak.

good night.

“Let’s go somewhere until the end.”

“…Hee, hee hee…”

ten minutes like that.

In the end, the assailant disguised as a maid spoke out denying Cronus.

disgusting.

No, should I say it’s great that he held me for 10 minutes?

When her time disappeared like that and she completely disappeared.

Claire came up the stairs and joined me as if the tidying up was over.

“How are you?”

“There are no more raiders outside. Everything else seems to be on this tower side.”

“Have you checked elsewhere?”

“Huh? Ah. Uh. Yeah. That. That’s because I don’t know the way…”

“Then I can’t help it. Come with me.”

I continued to climb the tower with Claire, and when I reached the last floor.

I found them desperately trying to break through the room with the magic furnace and the barrier in front of it.

“…that, that!!”

“Damn it! He’s a wise man!! No way he even brought a hero!! Run…!”

“late.”

I raised my staff, and at that moment, darkness settled in the hallway, and Claire’s eyes flashed as she swung the holy sword of the sun at them.

***

Until now, the palace had been attacked many times, but I couldn’t help but admire this raid.

It was because he had accurately poked at Cecile’s gap.

I never thought that the Knights of the Principality would attack me while I was away for group training.

And he’s aiming for the castle’s weak point, the magical path.

This must have happened because there was a traitor inside.

I tried to filter out things like spies as much as possible in my own way, but it was very regrettable that I couldn’t be perfect.

However, blaming it now, I had no time to think about revising the security plan in the future.

“What is the current situation of the Knights of the Principality?”

“There are no problems yet.”

Karin raised her hand after speaking calmly. The three-dimensional map of the castle built on the basis of this castle’s magic furnace was marked with sparkling dots.

“Currently, most of the troops are protecting the employees and evacuating them to a safe area. And… the rest are guarding this place.”

Things like data, money, and jewels that have been studied for a long time are obviously important.

But more important than that is people.

Lost data can be recreated.

Lost money or jewels can be recovered.

But life is irreversible.

That’s why, as soon as something happened, Cecil ordered the knights to protect the helpless maids and servants who were only working in the castle.

And not to escape, but to the center of the castle and the most important place.

Establish a place in the thread with magic power and control the defense facility by operating the magic furnace. I was fighting enemies.

“This place should not be taken away.”

“…Your Highness’s life is more important to me.”

“Karin. I know you value me. But no. If this place is taken away, the defense facility will completely stop and the safe zone will become meaningless. And…”

Then, even dangerous scrolls and cursed equipment that have been sealed underground for a long time can be stolen.

So, you must keep it here.

Cecile bit her lip and applied magic to the magic path to intercept the assailants.

However, the situation is not easily improved because of the strangely strong guys among the enemies.

Cecil bit her lip, and Karin looked at her and grabbed her staff.

She should be left focused on defeating the enemy.

so.

We have to wipe out anyone who tries to get in here.

-Kuuung!!

It’s like.

I don’t know who you guys are, but you won’t be able to break this barrier easily.

let’s hold on

If the knights who had gone through training found out about the attack on the castle and returned, leaving Cecil to them, he would go to the front.

And, I will chew and swallow the trash that dared to touch the principality alive.

Karin struggled to suppress the intense anger that soared.

Cecile smiled bitterly at her.

“You can’t step out until support arrives, you know?”

“..I know.”

With just one word, anger subsides and coolness dwells.

Karin glanced at Cecil. The girl I had seen since I was a baby and had taught until now had become a great leader.

this person

You must protect it even at the risk of your life.

Karin thought so.

“…yes?”

I felt the power that had been beating the barrier from before had diminished.

what?

Karin hurriedly looked at the three-dimensional map of the palace.

However, the knights of the duchy could not approach the floor where the magic thread was located. It’s just that they are still defending the powerless and holding a sit-in.

But there was something strange.

‘The raiders’ offensive is weakening…?’

Did support arrive?

However, there was no significant change in the number and location of the Principality Knights displayed within the castle.

I’m worried.

If you’re applying elsewhere, you have to go out and join them, but…

What if this is also a trick?

When Karin, who was trying to calmly assess the situation, bit her lip.

– Bang bang!!

“Hey!! Open the door!!”

At that voice, Karin said.

No, even Cecil.

I couldn’t help but feel a terrible sense of relief.

That would be too.

“Sage?!”

Because it was the voice of someone who could be the most reassuring in this moment of crisis.

***

Cecil and Karin, who came out of the barrier, were happy to see me, but seemed embarrassed when they saw Claire standing beside me.

“why.”

“Oh, no. Why is the hero here?”

“I’m going to take you guys.”

I explained the current situation.

Perhaps because they had been through it, they quickly realized the seriousness of the situation.

“Somehow, even if I killed him, he came back to life…”

Cecil and Karin must have fought several battles with the guys they encountered on their way here.

Among them, there were those who received the power of Cronus, and their attacks were nullified or avoided.

So instead of killing it, it is said that they used magic to blow it away.

“But how did you catch them?”

“It’s easier than you think to catch it. The human spirit isn’t that strong.”

“Really? Anyway… but I can’t leave this place now.”

Cecil was quite serious. If he leaves, the treasures, magic equipment, and scrolls inside the duchy may fall into the hands of enemies.

It means that you can only go there after collecting all of them and sealing them, and returning the workers in the castle to their homes.

“Hmm…”

“No… are you going to do it?”

It seems that he felt that it was a little forced to put conditions like this on receiving help.

Cecile glanced at me slightly, and I nodded.

“That’s fine. I have to bring someone else anyway. I’m doing it until then.”

“…Yeah. Thank you. Sage.”

“It’s done. And then. Hey. Karin. I did everything for you, but if you betray me…”

“Hmm… I can’t be confident. But, as long as you protect Your Highness, I will follow you.”

Karin swore by tapping her chest. As long as Cecil protects Karin, well… there should be no problem.

Karin immediately accepted my advice to run away with only Cecil, as long as she accurately grasped the enemy’s purpose, and Cecil also swore that if she died, not only Karin but the entire continent would be in danger, and that her life would be the most important thing.

With this, we have ruled out a situation in which the enemy could be looking for an opening… There shouldn’t be any problem if we go pick up the other kids.

“Claire. Let’s go.”

Next is Cyron.

The place where the portal was created was inside the adventurer’s guild. One side is pretty noisy for what’s going on.

The Adventurer’s Guild isn’t noisy for a day or two, but this…

“No, f*ck you. Where are you cheating in a sacred duel?! Do you want your toenails to fly?!”

“I’m a dog, but why are you talking bullsh*t? f*cker! Don’t you put this? Shall I let you sniff the incense behind the folding screens that you shamans use during death rites?? Huh?!”

Cyron, a shaman wearing revealing clothing.

Chin, a dog with an eyepatch on one eye.

The two were swearing at each other as if they were going to kill each other.

I looked at them and thought.

Honey.

I’ll take two at a time.