Chapter 233 – Anxiety
Wolfgang and Astrid’s duel heated up the Frosttooth tribe.
—Roaring!
“What, where did you go!”
“Can’t you see the chief or the stranger?”
“First of all, put out that bastard’s fire quickly!”
In several senses.
From the tribal people’s point of view, it would be literally crazy and jumping.
It’s a pity that I couldn’t properly watch the fight because of the barrier, but even the outcome of the victory or defeat is unknown.
“No, so who won!”
“Damn it! Do you really want to see me go crazy?!”
“The back, the back of the neck… Kkeuheugh…!”
Even so, they were warriors of the Frosttooth tribe who had rough and violent natures.
At this point, there is nothing strange at all if everyone explodes in anger and causes a riot.
A gigantic blazing pillar of fire, the galloping of warriors in a frenzy, and the sound of shouting.
If the end of the world were approaching, would it be like this?
A bloody atmosphere as if something was about to explode.
“What is it? Why is everyone so upset?”
“Boo, Chieftain! So, who the hell won?”
“I lost.”
It was all too easily calmed down by a short, succinct one-word answer.
Wolfgang and Astrid, who had disappeared, returned together casually.
“So everyone go home, wipe your feet and go to sleep. Whoa whoa.”
Astrid waved her hands at the tribesmen who were standing in a daze, as if chasing sparrows.
Although the winner is clearly Wolfgang, something makes him look even more tired.
Also, despite the fact that both of them were wearing new clothes that didn’t match the scruffy appearance of their entire bodies, no one cared about such a minor discomfort.
The result of the duel gave the tribesmen a tremendous shock.
Of course, not all of the tribesmen predicted Astrid’s victory, but there was a saying that they bent their arms inward.
Even those who thought that Wolfgang might win would have hoped that Astrid, their champion, would win.
When the results come out like this, you will be surprised and disappointed.
“Write.”
“Well, it can’t be helped.”
“That stranger must have been quite strong.”
But even so, a duel is a duel.
In the Land of Frost, a duel was considered sacred above all else.
It is unacceptable to raise objections to a decided win or loss.
That’s why everyone swallows their regrets and tries to scatter.
“Oh, and…”
—Pook!
Astrid suddenly grabbed Wolfgang’s arm and began to blush.
It was a look the warriors of the tribe had never seen before.
“…What are you doing?”
Wolfgang’s jaw dropped at her unexpected action.
Could it be that he choked his neck so hard that he passed out?
It is the behavior of the completely captured female herself, which is unimaginable for Astrid, who acted sternly on the outside even while being literally fucked like a dog.
To Wolfgang, why she was doing this was just absurd.
“Eh, what is this?”
“Is this a nightmare?”
The tribesmen were also embarrassed to see Astrid.
When they were both staring at each other with dumbfounded faces as if they had been hit one by one with a hammer.
Astrid declared with a shy smile like a new bride.
“Guys. I think I’ve finally found a man stronger than me.”
Quiet for a while.
For a while, it was unbelievable that thousands of people had gathered.
Soon, a thunderous roar broke out.
“Wow!”
“Hwiik! Stranger bachelor, that’s amazing~”
The atmosphere, which had been on the verge of a riot just a moment ago, heated up again.
“Haha…”
— Hwareuk, Hwareureuk!
Astrid turned her head away from the shy Chuck Wolfgang, with a cold sneer on her lips.
The pillars of fire that had not yet been extinguished burned even larger and more splendid, like lights on a stage.
“After…”
Feeling the magical power of a certain archmage he was so familiar with boiling to the brink of runaway.
Wolfgang secretly let out a deep sigh.
* * *
A few days after that.
Now the time has come for Wolfgang and the others to leave the Frosttooth tribe.
“What? The bachelor party is leaving? It’s very unfortunate.”
“Haha. I’m sure we’ll see each other later.”
“Before you go, make a child and go! Where are you going to go after stealing the chieftain’s heart?”
“…”
There were also people who regretted the departure of Wolfgang, who stirred up the whole tribe.
“Sister, please stay a little longer. Now I think I know what religion is…”
“Don’t be sorry, sister. As long as you’ve met Estella’s light at least once in your life, the starlight will always be with you no matter how far away you are.”
“Ah…”
In that time, there were quite a lot of people who were influenced by Ophelia’s missionary activities and became new followers of the Celestial Church.
The power of religion has had a greater effect than expected.
—Paaah!
“Sister Christa. I baptize and bless you in the name of God. May your faith be a beacon of light in this dark land. From now on, I will leave my role to you.”
“This, this…?”
“Hehe. Congratulations. You have become the first priest of the Frosttooth tribe.”
There were even tribesmen who were baptized and reborn as priests.
Perhaps it was Ophelia who achieved the greatest achievement here.
“Hey, stranger lady. I’ll admit it. Magic is pretty interesting too.”
“Ha! These old friends really. What if you say that on the last day?”
“Chuck… As an apology for being stubborn, I’d like to tell you the mystery of Runic as well.”
“…Lunic? It must be that only you shamans can use it.”
“There is no knowledge that cannot be imparted to the wise who deserve it.”
Of course, at the end of the encounter with the shamans of the obstinate tribe, Scarlett also achieved results.
“Kaz hyung! Goodbye!”
“I wanted to tell you more about the bad dragons. Too bad…”
“No, it was a very interesting story. Thank you so much, you guys.”
Even Lazarus, who seemed to spend his time dealing with children without any nutritional value, seems to be reflecting on something with a serious expression.
It can never be denied that the mission in the polar region has become a very meaningful time for the party beyond simply given duties.
And the evening before leaving.
Lastly, it was Wolfgang who decided to have a meeting to arrange the schedule.
It’s almost time for the chief, who has been away for a few days, to return.
—Tuk, tok
Wolfgang thumped his desk with his arms crossed, lost in thought.
A few days ago, after the duel with Astrid.
As promised, Chief Bjorn explained to him the movement of the leaders of the Northern Immigration Alliance.
As a result of mobilizing artifacts that discriminate between truth and lies, the reliability of the remarks was clear.
‘For sure… About half of the members of the coalition wanted to live on their own like the Frosttooth tribe, while the other half said they were regrouping and reorganizing their forces.’
Currently, the political landscape of the land of frost is divided into two.
It is a bit ambiguous to say that the structure of opposing forces is clearly formed, but if I have to distinguish it, the former is closer to the main wave and the former to the main wave.
Last Day. Apparently, Chief Bjorn said that there are several tribes that agree with the Frosttooth tribe.
And I said that I would join forces with them and step out of the alliance.
If you think about it now, wouldn’t it be that Bjorn declared that he would become the center of the coin faction?
Of course, that wasn’t a bad thing for the Empire.
It could be said that Chief Bjorn and the Frosttooth tribe were already entirely on the side of the Empire.
However, there was one thing that bothered Wolfgang.
‘Angorn Sigbaldi. The problem is that his influence is still strong.’
The deputy of Kagan, who is still active, and the second-in-command of the Northern Immigration Alliance, Chief Sigbaldi, has a very hostile tendency toward the Empire.
He was never one to belittle.
A supremely dangerous figure with both strength and resourcefulness.
He could be said to be the worst stumbling block that threatens peace in the current situation.
Wolfgang, who had been groaning and diligently rolling his head for a while, soon stopped thinking.
‘What… The problem will be solved by the home country itself. I’ve done enough for this mission.’
As usual, these complex issues were not Wolfgang’s specialty.
As long as worrying doesn’t change anything, being unnecessarily stressed is itself a loss.
“Hey. Why are you so dead after everything is done well?”
Scarlett, unable to look at Wolfgang’s frozen expression, tapped him on the side.
“Yes. You’re right. Worrying for nothing.”
Wolfgang smiles bitterly at Scarlett’s encouragement, not encouragement.
Normally, even his sullen appearance would have looked menacing to others, but in the state of disguise again, even that appearance becomes quite picturesque.
What’s that guy’s face
Astrid, who was tilting her head crookedly, smiled at the sight of the two of them.
Since he’s doing that, isn’t he like a parasitic brother who completely seduces women? Rather, the undisguised face is warrior-like, so it might be much better.
“It’s the worst way to encourage him. Shouldn’t he be cheered up by giving him a kiss on the cheek?”
“Ugh… We’re not like that!”
“Ah. Yes, that’s right. Was it Louise? Looking at it, she seems smart, but she’s really dull.”
“…What do you mean by that?”
“Hey, stop it!”
Two women who are still busy growling whenever they run into each other.
Fortunately, thanks to Ophelia, the fight didn’t break out.
“That’s right. I’m going to die of noise.”
Meanwhile, Lazarus was yawning with his mouth wide open as if he had no interest in human affairs.
The place where all the main figures of both sides gathered like that soon became noisy.
“…Why is Daddy so late?”
One of the key figures still shows no signs of coming.
Astrid’s expression hardened.