Chapter 208 – Omens
—Kooung!
With a roar that shook the earth, a black figure descended from the air.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa!”
When a strange being fell from the sky, the yeti living nearby began to go berserk and rampage.
Even so, they were extremely sensitive due to the continuous sound of explosions and the starting avalanche.
They cannot afford to let unscrupulous intruders who dare to encroach on their territory.
Besides, the culprit is a small and weak human being who would normally be just a meal.
Even the heinous monsters tended to avoid the group of yetis.
What the heck does that mean
Be impertinent. It’s really cheeky.
“Kurrure…!”
Maybe that person doesn’t know?
The fact that the group of hundreds of people who had been carrying and installing annoying metal toothpicks a few days ago had already become unwelcome guests and slept peacefully in their stomachs.
Yetis, a race naturally blessed by snow and ice, are more threatening than any monsters in this cold land.
There are even groups of monsters that exhibit combat power comparable to that of large-type monsters, so it would be more correct to call it a kind of disaster rather than a group of monsters.
—Kyaaaaa!
Just like that, the moment when dozens of Yetis rush at once to condemn the stranger.
“…I don’t have time to waste with you right now.”
“Friendship…?!”
The presence of a top predator that should never be felt from a small human in front of you.
As the yeti’s leader hesitantly stepped back, as if he hadn’t noticed when he set his breasts on fire, soon his subordinates also secretly noticed and tried to back off.
However, it was already too late.
—Kkuguguk… !
The mana particles in the air resonated with Wolfgang’s will and choked the movements of the yetis.
Mournful cries filled with bewilderment resounded from the yetis who were unable to move.
“Wooho! Woohooooot!”
Then he stomps his feet.
Violence of overwhelming force sweeps through the group of yeti.
— Whoops!
The yetis who did not even have time to express their despair became like crushed pancakes and changed their fortunes.
A lot of red blood was splattered on the pure white snow, and when viewed from the air, it looked like a rose flower blooming on white drawing paper.
Meanwhile, Wolfgang was quietly concentrating on the meat dough around him, not even paying attention.
Because there were more important things than that.
“Where are you?”
The impression is frowned upon. An obvious sense of deja vu is felt.
The scene he witnessed a moment ago definitely has a corner that matches the movement in his memory.
It is the habit of the frozen worm, a native monster of the polar region, to move swiftly around and seek opportunities while hiding under the piled snow.
Originally, there would have been no need for Wolfgang to directly pay attention to the habits of a monster.
Coincidentally, among the members of the Northern Alien Alliance, there was a tribe that imitated the movements of various monsters, including the Frozen Worm, and forged them as their own unique martial arts.
Lack of frost teeth.
They are strong warriors who fought bloody battles against Wolfgang’s troops several times in the past.
But, why the hell are they here?
I haven’t even crossed the limit yet. This is definitely the territory of the empire.
If indeed the Frosttooth tribe invaded the territory of the Empire, that would be a pretty serious matter.
“Astrid… Is it your year?”
—Fast deuk!
Wolfgang gritted his teeth and started running at full speed, chasing signs that were getting farther and farther away.
But the distance doesn’t seem to be getting any closer.
—Shashashashashak!
Unlike the unsightly appearance reminiscent of a mole digging a hole in the ground, the speed of escape was also so fast that it was almost comparable to griffons in flight.
Unreasonable speed, far faster than the fastest warrior of the Frosttooth tribe he remembers.
“Oh, what a waste…”
Even if you try to tighten your body with an image, you can’t reach it because the distance is too far.
However, if you try to jump up vertically and attack, it will be enough if he reads the falling trajectory and avoids it.
In the first place, this kind of chase did not go well with him, who prefers heavy combat.
It would be great if they were flawless in all respects, but everyone has at least one or two weaknesses that are difficult to overcome unless they reach the level of transcendence.
Eventually, Wolfgang let go of him and let out a big sigh.
“Damn it, I should have caught it…!”
Although my heart was bitter at the failure I was not used to.
Even monkeys sometimes fall from trees.
Also, there was no income at all.
Rather, if you look at it differently, it may be luck that you noticed this.
You don’t know what would have happened if you let such a dangerous bastard stay in the empire’s territory for even an hour longer.
When I think about it, I feel that my boiling stomach calms down a little.
Wolfgang took out a silver pocket watch from his bosom and muttered softly.
[I missed him, I will return now]
Above all, he still had a lot of work to do, so he had no time to dwell on the past.
[What? Missed it?]
[Hmm. I was looking at it from above, and it was definitely quite fast]
[Brother! Aren’t you hurt?!]
[There is no problem with this. So that each person can report their progress]
—Puuuuu!
Wolfgang received reports from the party from time to time and called his captain, Gryphon, by blowing his deer horn flute.
Then, even though he was wandering in the distant sky, he recognized the sound like a ghost and came to him and held out his back.
“Beep!”
“Yes, good.”
Wolfgang quickly rejoined his party aboard the Griffon.
Lazarus, flying beside him, nodded at him and said.
[Can I clean this up? I don’t feel any sign of a dangerous monster in this area anymore.]
[Okay, then let’s wrap it up here]
A member of the Dragon race, he possesses exceptional sensing abilities that are unique among his party.
To the extent that he asserted that he no longer felt the presence of the monsters, it meant that the area was completely devastated.
Staying in the air, the party once again looked down at the ground.
Several scars that cannot be hidden are engraved here and there in the snow-white mountains.
All the snow had melted, and I could see some cliffs with bony skeletons, and some hills with craters the size of small peaks.
That’s why, even if they were monsters, they would have had the talent to survive.
The cliché of a fire sweeping through could not have been more appropriate.
[Wow… Archmage is really great. I never thought the expression of changing the map was literal.]
[Well, this is the basics!]
Everyone nodded in agreement with Ophelia’s unintentional exclamation.
Anyway, due to the climate here, it should have regained its original appearance within a few days, but the feat of single-handedly visibly damaging the great mountain range is worth remembering in the history books of the Empire.
At this point, it can be said that the Marquis’ request has been fulfilled.
Rather, there is a feeling that the mission has been exceeded for a long time.
[Good work, Scarlett. After all, you are comfortable in many ways]
[Hmph, of course! Come on, everyone, praise me even more.Hee hee… !]
She was Scarlett, who became a bit overbearing, but this time, everyone acknowledged her performance without saying anything.
The flight continued in a not so bad atmosphere.
After spending several more hours in the sky, it was time for night to come.
Beyond the horizon, the enchanting polar sunset began to creep up.
[Oh my god! You are a god… ! It is so beautiful!]
Ophelia cried out to God with a voice full of emotion, making the sign of the cross.
Her but no one else could accuse her of making a fuss about her.
It was because it was a landscape that anyone who saw it for the first time could not help but be fascinated by it.
The sky and the earth kiss, and the light melted into the darkness crumbles into a blur.
In place of the sun lying down toward the western sky, the brightly rising moon was caught up in the clouds before I knew it.
The night has come.
[You have reached the target point. Lands as of current time and camps]
In the middle of the great snowfield, like a blank white drawing paper.
The only element that awakened a sense of reality was the relentless blizzard, so no matter where I looked, I couldn’t see a place to stay.
For the special force, it wasn’t such a big deal.
“Okay, I’ve done everything. Now, the saintess only needs to spread the holy force barrier inside.”
“Yes!”
A great wizard’s barrier that can easily handle strong winds as well as moderate physical damage.
Also, a distortion field that provides near-perfect concealment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Not only does it continuously restore the party’s physical strength and mental strength, but it can also expect a significant warming effect.
With the addition of three layers of safety devices, the foundation of an incredibly comfortable campground was completed in an instant, even in the remote wilderness of the great snowfield.
After setting up the tent and preparing for camping, such as feeding the griffons.
The group sat in a circle around a blazing campfire.
The luxury of lighting a fire in an open field was possible thanks to Scarlett’s Distortion Field.
Also, most of the camping items and food were all from her subspace.
Ophelia sipped her tea with a satisfied smile.
Since there is no need to act here, the party was able to speak comfortably in their usual way of speaking.
“Because it’s like this, it’s so cozy and nice!”
“Hey, saintess. Aren’t you relaxing too much right now?”
“Ah! Is that so? I’m sorry…”
“No. If I apologize right away, what will I be…”
It was so convenient and comfortable that I felt like I was on a trip.
Since the preparations for camping were over in 10 minutes, I was able to make and eat a fairly plausible meal rather than hard preserved food.
Hygiene problems were solved in one second with clean magic.
Even though we were camping outside, we didn’t need a vigil.
Artifacts and alarm magic replaced the vigilance.
If you really have a wizard, the comfort of the mission is completely different.
Wolfgang suddenly wondered what kind of camping he had been doing up until now, and he felt a bit skeptical.
Soon, I thought it was all good memories and smiled bitterly.
“Everyone, you worked hard today too.”
That’s how the night in the snowy field deepened.
Just before falling asleep, Wolfgang thought as he looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky.
He thought it was a difficult and burdensome task. Maybe this isn’t bad in itself.
For the first time in a long time, Wolfgang felt even true peace of mind.
Until the light of the next morning.
