Chapter 225 – Old Woman (1)
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An ominous temple with flickering purple torches.
Asmodeus, who was sitting there, was listening to the annoying voice. The face of the owner of the voice is not visible.
Just hearing the woman’s voice, like a cat, irritated Asmodeus.
[Therefore? You released all the captured warriors there?]
“Okay.”
[Under! Such a fool…]
“…”
Asmodeus was also annoyed. She was the one who told me not to take it lightly on the adventurer Kerry.
The last time she missed Kerry, how much she was beaten up for it.
“That adventurer…Got the same power as me.
You’re the one who told me not to be vigilant. I followed your advice this time.”
[What a stupid excuse that is! I don’t know how that guy got his divine power his, but he just got it.
So, you should have cut the buds at least this time! How are you going to handle it when you grow stronger later!]
“…”
After hearing it, it sounded plausible, but Asmodeus, who was in the situation himself, was frustrated.
Kerry had warriors, and she was alone. Moreover, she even suddenly appeared as a white witch.
No matter how much Kerry had just awakened to her abilities of her, she could n’t be sure of a win.
In fact, the White Witch’s magic even froze Asmodeu’s arms and legs.
‘That woman, whether I die or not, I will hope that the work ends safely…’
The annoying reprimand in the voice continued.
[The warriors are looking for the holy sword. It’s clear. Otherwise, there is no reason to move towards Mount Makalu.]
“…”
[In the current situation, if the hero gets the holy sword, how on earth will he handle it?
How the hell are you going to take responsibility for this situation!]
“…”
Asmodeus frowned at his arm his, still numb from frostbite.
Due to a series of failures, he had nothing to say even if he had ten mouths.
‘I never thought I would be so driven by that one man…’
Whenever you want to win, Kerry steps in and gets in the way.
The variable that was always unexpected was Kerry.
On the outside, she is the most ordinary mate. That nickname, annoying man, really suited him.
[Because of the emperor’s speech, the all-out war with Astria was in vain.
The Sage of the Mage Tower and the Elf Queen continue to agitate the Empire’s subjects even now.
Asmodeus… To strangle you.]
“…”
[I like it even if I force it. Start a war even with your army.
I mean, get rid of good-looking justifications and facades!
Stop admitting that you don’t have the skills to do something like that against the warriors.]
“…Do that.”
[Another one. You won’t let the warriors get the holy sword easily, will you?
When the warriors get the holy sword, Elpis and…]
Asmodeus’ trust fell to the bottom.
Isn’t that completely stupid. Asmodeus gritted his teeth and said.
“I know that much without having to say it.”
Asmodeus escaped from the Black Temple, trembling with shame.
Of course, he had no intention of letting the warriors get the holy sword.
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Lina’s party moved on a wagon supported by Scandavia.
It is a wonderful chariot driven by white horses.
It didn’t rattle because it had several magics on it, and it was very comfortable because the temperature and humidity were controlled inside.
‘Titania. See you next time.’
It’s a more fancy carriage than ever, but the atmosphere was just chilly.
It’s because of the White Witch and Lina.
There was usually a fight to occupy the seat next to Kerry before departure, but this time it was on a different level.
It was because everyone thought that they almost lost Kerry once, or because her anxiety was great.
In the end, I had no choice but to decide with the fairest rock-paper-scissors game in the world.
But what a joke of fate.
The White Witch and Lina, a combination she wanted to avoid for now, took the seat next to Kerry.
Because of that, only Kerry, who was caught in the middle, was in trouble.
Kerry gave Victoria her saving look at her.
At least Victoria is the only person who can be on Kerry’s side of her.
The old woman only dozed off in the corner whenever she rode the wagon.
“Everyone is so speechless.
It’s a trip we should be together anyway, so wouldn’t it be more comfortable to go in a softer atmosphere?”
‘Well done! Victoria!’
The party did not respond to Victoria’s words to her.
She was just chubby. If it were Earth, everyone would be looking at their phones.
No. Better to look at the phone.
Kerry also helped Victoria.
“Hmm. Victoria is right.
You don’t know how important friendship and trust between colleagues is, don’t you?”
When it comes to a warrior party, isn’t it love, friendship, and courage!
The current appearance did not suit the warrior party.
Either way, the witch clung to Kerry’s side.
‘When are you going to become friends… ‘
I expected Lina to first offer her hand of reconciliation to the witch, but Lina did not even look at her.
I can’t help it. Kerry deliberately brought up a subject that her group her couldn’t help but be involved in.
“To have to go through the ordeal that is famous on the continent… To be honest, I’m a little nervous.”
Even when Kerry was an F-class adventurer, her legend her about her hero she was famous.
There was a road of trials on Mount Makalu, the second highest mountain in the continent.
If you climb the mountain after passing through the ‘Road of Trials’ lined with traps and monsters, there is a holy sword that only selected warriors can draw.
The witch next to me said.
“Kerry. Nothing to worry about. Doesn’t she have a daughter?”
Well you know Everyone didn’t say too much, so I brought it out.
Lina intervened as if she couldn’t lose.
“The road of trials is dangerous, but I will protect Kerry no matter what. Don’t worry.”
“Kerry said she would protect her. Warrior.”
“…”
The witch and Lina glared at each other.
It feels more awkward because I brought out the words for no reason. I’ll just stay still.
In the end, during the week leading up to the ordeal, the witch and Lina did not exchange a word.
When I eat, when I am in the wagon. Even when you are suddenly attacked by a monster.
Fortunately, other than Lina, the other party started to open their hearts to the witch little by little.
Arwen said as she approached Kerry.
“It would be nice if Lina-sama could get along with the witch-sama too.”
Victoria nods her head too.
“Okay. He seems to have a cuter side than he looks.”
Right. The witch looks arrogant on the outside, but she’s pretty cute when you get to know her.
I was happy that the party finally recognized the witch.
“I hope you don’t push too hard on the West.”
He seems to have gotten along well with Natasha. She and Natasha could call this a successful relationship.
It seems that Kerry was valid when she asked that she be friendly with the witch and her company.
Every time the Black Witch sees the Witch, she muttered, ‘I have grown a woman again’, but she said that this was something she could not help, so she left it out of the question.
Kerry watched Lina carefully. Rina has been talking less lately.
[Anyway, she has no intention of leaving Kerry alone with the incompetent hero.]
Perhaps the witch’s words touched me deeply.
That’s why she must have raised the heat by saying that we should even bet out of place.
Whether Lina has lost her powers or is incompetent, Lina is already a valuable ally.
However, Lina herself seems to feel a little differently.
‘Not only that, but he seems to be worried about many things.’
Kerry had been watching Lina closely from the beginning of her travels her until now.
Because each and every reaction of Rina, her regressor, was valuable information.
Thanks to that, I was confident in reading Lina’s reaction to her now.
Regarding Lina’s reaction to her now…
It feels like there is something in front of me. It won’t be because of the road of trials.
When he talks about the road of trials, he says to be careful, but he doesn’t make such a sad face.
But in the end, she’s on the verge of reaching Mount Makalu, but she hasn’t been able to figure out why Lina looks so embarrassed.
Kerry eventually decided to pitch her story herself.
“Lina-sama.”
“Yes?”
Lina, who had been feeling down on her face her, raised her head and looked at Kerry. I’m sorry, why are you so gloomy?
“Is there anything I should know about?”
“…?”
“Lina-nim seems to be worried a lot these days. If you don’t mind, share your concerns…”
Lina said with her wry smile.
“As expected, Kerry-sama can’t win. She sometimes thinks she knows me better than I do.”
That’s because there is Jjambab among the warrior’s colleagues.
Kerry quietly waited for Lina to open her mouth. Rina’s big eyes drooped.
“It’s nothing to worry about, Kerry. But…”
“?”
Lina opened her mouth with difficulty.
“Kerry, how did you feel when you found out about Elena’s false prophecy that you must die?”
“…”
Is that the story all of a sudden?
The feeling at that time was, of course, fucked up. She was also anxious. She tried everything she could to avoid dying.
‘Seeing you bring up a story like this. There seems to be something.’
“I just trusted Lina.”
“!”
“If it’s Lina-sama, even if it’s a prophecy that won’t change, she’ll do something about it.”
“Kerry…”
Lina looks up with her moved face her. That’s all she was, but her doll-like face made my heart flutter for no reason.
Lina leaned softly on Kerry’s shoulder.
“…I believe in Kerry too.”
Lina’s face became a little more comfortable.
Lina, who hesitated for a moment, crossed her arms her with her shy face.
It was Rina’s own aegyo.
I don’t know what’s going on, but Lina seems to have found comfort in my words.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been talking with Lina, so the atmosphere is definitely good.
‘Okay, let’s talk about it during this break.’
“By the way. Lina.”
“Yes. Kerry.”
“With the witch… “
As soon as the name of the witch comes out, the atmosphere changes violently. My butt hurts.
‘I’ll have to solve this problem next time.’
Today, I decided to make it according to Lina’s mood her.
Looking at the stars in the night sky with Lina, I remembered her old story of her.
When she first met Lina, she was mistaken for a bandit and had her throat grabbed her.
When she confessed that she was really scared at that time, Lina burst out laughing for the first time in a while.
After all, a person who smiles is the prettiest. I was relieved at Lina’s more comfortable appearance of her.
Another day passed like that.
Lina’s party finally arrived at their destination.
In front of his eyes, he sees a path of trials full of rumors.
There was a stairway on a very high mountain.
Did you kindly make the stairs easy to climb? It won’t be because of that.
The stairs were so long that I couldn’t see the end.
But the preparation is already perfect. Nothing to worry about,
Then Arwen spoke in a curious voice.
“But what is this hut?”
There was literally a hut next to the entrance to the road of trials.
Hearing the voice, the hut’s bolt opens.
And an old woman walked out.
“In the end, you followed your fate…I told you so.”
The wrinkled old woman looks at Lina with pity.
Only then did Kerry begin to understand.
What was Lina afraid of before she came here?
“Go back. Hey If you come here, your cruel destiny will be completed…”
The old woman who prophesied to Lina about her holy sword was waiting on the road of trials.
