Chapter 61 – 14. Crisis and Cooperation. (One)
The wreckage of wagons, bloodstains, flesh, and all sorts of trash scattered around outside the outer castle.
“Citpaal….”
The group looked bewildered at this unbelievable sight. The villagers sobbed in despair, and the group of mercenaries barely cursed.
It’s safe to say that this was the worst imaginable situation. Even Allen really hadn’t the slightest idea that this was going to happen.
… Those bastards, never thought they would rob empty houses like this.
The atmosphere was so vicious because of the black magician that the upper ranks and the mercenary corps all left, and even those with the skills left to save the village.
Of course, it wouldn’t have been a complete void, but no one would have expected that they would raid the city. Of course, he must have been careless, and he was properly caught off guard.
The group entered the city through the dangling gates that were smashed to pieces. The romantic and leisurely Western city disappeared without a trace, and literally became a ruin without a single human being.
The inside was so empty that not a single mouse could be seen. … Where the death wizard had passed, only empty silence remained.
Huh-.
People’s dejected sighs broke out. This must be the feeling that the house has been ruined after completing the mission safely.
Now it’s money and nabal, and the time has come when you have to think only about survival.
Rudra Danju first ordered the villagers to search the house to find something to eat and called all the rest of the Danju together. Of course, they all had faces that couldn’t help but be devastated.
“As you can see, Hegel was beaten. Now we’re in a situation where we have to figure out a way to survive. … Do you have any comments?”
A Danju who was noticing said a problem in front of him.
“How long do we have to be responsible for these people? Now our mission is over. I risked my life for the mission and brought people here. … But the city is ruined. What does that have to do with us now, mission or responsibility?”
“Aren’t we supposed to live too? Everyone dies this way, really.”
Rudra Danju didn’t know that either. … No, everyone here knew all too well.
That I can’t keep taking them. Now there is no reason or meaning for that.
Allen Danju just stared down at the dirt floor with an expressionless expression on his arms. Everyone was quietly watching him, waiting for sympathy.
“… I agree that it is difficult to take them with you.”
To be honest, that wasn’t realistically possible. However, he is not a person with a strong sense of justice.
“Even Danzoo Allen thinks so.”
“Certainly it doesn’t make sense realistically. I have no intention of doing that anymore. We’ve done our job by bringing you all the way here!”
When Allen agreed, the sophomores excitedly talked about what they were saying.
… At that time, Allen suddenly spoke in reverse.
“However.”
Looking at the ground, Allen’s intense gaze slowly rose and scanned the faces of the sophomores.
That gaze had such spirit and nobility that overwhelmed the opponent.
“If there’s a good way to take them, that’s another story.”
Then, the temperamental Danju raised his voice. His own life is very important right now, but he can’t afford to take care of the lives of others.
“If you take the authors, your feet will be tied up! Slow, too slow! And then we all die too?!”
“… So, isn’t that what it’s supposed to be?”
“Ha-. I’m assuming you’re thinking of taking it on a cart, but there are no live animals in the city anymore. See But we can’t take it with us!”
Allen nodded her head in agreement.
“Of course, if you walk, you are right. …… But, what if you use the river?”
Ah!
Only then did those who understood Allen’s meaning clap their hands.
“Ship… , Yes, you can go by boat!”
“Right, why didn’t I think of that? Allen Danju taught me well!”
“Yeah, if you have a boat, it’s a different story!”
Everyone forgot about it for a while because she witnessed something so shocking.
… However, the question is whether there are any ships left—.
Probably, there are still ships left. Considering the previous raids on the village, very few people escaped the city. It would be impossible to move the ship with a small number of people in the first place.
If you don’t have a boat, you can scrape up trees in the city and make a raft. Trees are a precious place, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t even that amount.
… Of course, if that happens, you won’t be able to burn people, but there’s nothing you can do about it. He is not a saint who would save them even at the cost of his own life.
“Quickly, let’s find a boat!”
As usual, the sophomores were also at a loss at the thought of walking to the next city, but now that they have a good means of transportation called a boat, they are naturally excited.
So the group went out through the north gate and headed for the river bank. Fortunately, there was a boat. Most of them were small fishing boats, but there were also a few fairly large boats. Since most of the cities in the west felt like resorts, there were of course many people who wanted to float their boats on such a calm river and enjoy the nightlife. And all of these big ships were built for that purpose.
“Have. There is a ship—!”
Everyone cheered and rejoiced with the expression that they had survived. It seemed that if I filled it up somehow, everything would fit in. If there are not enough seats, what should I do?
The group was divided into three large boats and five medium boats. She was crammed in with almost no place to lie down, but she still burned everything.
Since it was a boat without sails and powered by the power of oars, anyone who could use the power headed for the oars below her deck, regardless of gender. Of course, most of them had never been on a boat, let alone rowed, so they had no idea what to do. This time, even Allen couldn’t help them.
Fortunately, there were a few people in the group who had experience working on ships. After giving people a few rough demonstrations, they practiced rowing to the beat together.
“Sir, preparations are complete.”
“Then let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Allen acted as the captain of a large ship. Of course there’s nothing he can do about it, but he’s right to make the big decisions.
The flags indicating that preparations for departure were over from each ship fluttered. And the boat with Rudra Danzu started first, followed by the boat with Allen.
Of course, it was very difficult to move forward at first, but as time passed, the speed gradually increased.
… I did it, I did it… !
Only then did Allen let out a sigh of relief. What a surprise he was when he found out that the city had been taken. No matter how much money and fame he is obsessed with, it’s not more important than his life.
… Maybe there is a guy who has become a lich.
Since even Hegel had fallen, it was right to keep all possibilities in mind.
The boat conformed to the slow-moving flow of the river. It was the direction to go deeper into the west, but no matter how slow the flow of the river, it was impossible for them to row upstream against it. First of all, the priority is to join any city and sort out this embarrassing situation.
The people who rowed ferociously and took turns coming up on deck for a moment to rest. Drenched in sweat, bald, black-eyed Billy gulped down a sip of water next to Allen and was hit by the cool river breeze all over his body.
“Cybeol, I think I’m going to live a little longer…. My lord, you were lucky. If I keep going like this, I think I can safely go to the next city. … Hey, it took about three days, right?”
Just as he said, ‘If we keep going like this’, we will safely reach the next city. … The key is whether it will come true as easily as the wind.
“It is forbidden to be careless. We’re not safe yet.”
“Ah, I’m going by boat, how can I attack you? It’s not like ghouls can swim. …… Yes? Can’t you swim?”
“Okay… , Ghouls can’t cross the river.”
Ghouls can’t swim. So even in [Guild Master], He was able to strategically use the river when dealing with the Necromancer. … The problem is that there are times when swimming is not necessary.
For now, I could only hope that they weren’t targeting them. If it’s enough to capture Hegel, it’s almost impossible to deal with them alone. If you’re lucky to be floating on the water, you’re lucky.
…… Citpal, you’re fucking twisted, really…….
To be honest, I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel unfair because I took a risk and worked hard but didn’t get any money. Actually, that’s why I had the slightest thought of searching the baron’s castle and bringing something that could be of money, but I couldn’t afford to do that in this situation where necromancers were running rampant. I’m scared too … And the baron must have already packed everything.
As the bald Billy, who had taken a breather and rested, headed downstairs again, the straw man who was taking care of his children sneaked up next to Allen.
“Now, is it very dangerous?”
“Still fine. Much safer than walking. … Still, you shouldn’t be careless. I don’t know how they might attack again.”
It remains to be seen that they are attractive prey. There was nothing strange about the puppies attacking in such a way as to poke a persimmon they couldn’t eat.
“I will be your strength. Just give me an order anytime.”
Allen smiled lightly as he looked at the sucker.
“Yeah, thank you. You don’t know how much strength you have.”
A heartfelt exchange touched each other’s hearts. … For a moment, Jaji almost stood up, unable to comprehend the situation. As expected, the reaction that is like a [Color concentrate]!
“I wonder if something will happen. Don’t worry too much.”
Allen said something hopeful, but deep down she didn’t think so.
Unfortunately, [Guild Master] Is not a game for children full of happinesshahahoho, but it is a game that is like clothing that has made countless gamers’ keyboards and mice smashed.
