Chapter 111 – Chapter 27. The Southern Continent.
The hero team left Erettoria, the city of beginnings, early in the morning. Watching the wall receding, Ji-hyeok recalled the first time he saw Sally.
She couldn’t remember in detail whether it was her 13th or her 14th, but she vaguely remembered seeing it. Conversation was only simple greetings, but I had often heard that he was a skilled telekineticist.
… Want to accept
As the Red Hawk Guild is also one of the top 10 guilds, it was difficult to guarantee that they would readily accept Ji-hyeok’s recruiting offer. She went so far as to say that if she was going to take advantage of her, she’d better look elsewhere, so if she was a money lover, her chances would be much less.
Now, I couldn’t be certain what it would be until I saw it. Like Schrödinger’s cat.
Gide, who ran his finger under his nose, asked Jihyeok in a calm tone.
“Captain, how strong is that Heavenly Demon?”
Jihyeok looked at the bald man. His eyes were full of curiosity. Well, for those who have been living as mercenaries for a long time, the topic of who is stronger is the most interesting topic. It’s a group that is divided into top and bottom through a contest of strength, so it was a natural curiosity.
The warrior spread his palm out and showed it. Everyone didn’t know what that meant at first.
“It will be in the top five on this continent.”
“Really? … Is that the uncle?!”
Ludbine was more surprised than Gide. How could someone like that benevolent-looking uncle next door be so strong? It was hard to believe at first. However, since it was the captain who said that, it was impossible not to believe it again.
Lizard Man Kayak shook his head as if he had roughly guessed. The smoker healer said to himself, “It doesn’t matter who’s stronger—” And smoked a cigarette nonchalantly. For Grace, a healer, such comparisons were of no concern.
Inside the wagon, there was a lively chatter about who is stronger. Jihyeok also turned his attention away from there and turned his gaze to the outside again. The city reflected in the bright dawn was farther away than before.
“Sir, I don’t know anything else, but if you fuck up, you’ll get it!”
Eventually, at the end of the conversation, Gide suddenly boasted of his virility. Ludwigne, who already knew that Gide and Bruce were similar, just pointed her finger at him disapprovingly.
“Why do all the bald ones look like that?”
“I’ve dealt with five women in one night, that’s what you mean!”
“I got syphilis and searched for it, just.”
“Uh? Captain, it’s Ludwi’s. Well, what did you say when you saw me?”
“Hey, Captain… Hehe, nothing.”
Ludbine gritted her teeth as she glared at the bald man as if to kill him. Gide raised his red hair freckles with a goofy look.
“Really behind.”
“Dezend Zunz.”
“Don’t follow me.”
“Truhz Mr.”
At that time, Kayak cleared his throat. It was a signal to do so.
Ludbigne glanced at Gide’s smirk and turned her head away with a chuckle. The best way to soothe her troubled heart was to see the captain.
I’m the captain…
She also let her wild imagination run wild. Maybe it’s a bit dissatisfied these days, but lately, I’ve been thinking about it a little more. … In fact, she secretly masturbated last night.
The carriage became quiet again. She all started to yawn at her like a plague. The day outside was gradually brightening, but inside the carriage it was becoming night.
Everyone fell asleep or lost in thought.
· · ·
The hero team moved for ten full days and finally arrived at the middle city of Pesonomia.
Perhaps because of the rumors that the Demon Church had appeared, there was a bleak atmosphere in the city. There was a hint of anxiety in the faces of passers-by on the road.
“Sir, aren’t you a little spooky?”
Even though there were people, it felt like a ghost town. It was all the more so because it was gloomy until the day.
In the end, raindrops fell one by one, and before the wagon reached the inner sanctuary, the sky started pouring rain.
Jihyeok lightly cautioned his subordinates after the wagon had just passed through the inner city.
“It’s like the mission has just begun. So everyone, don’t relax.”
“Yes, chief.”
It was something related to the Demon Church. I couldn’t let go of my tension because I didn’t know when and where they would do crazy things.
The carriage made its way through the rain and soon stopped in front of the count. As soon as the team members got off the wagon, they covered their heads with their hands and hurriedly ran into the palace.
In the hall, someone had already heard the news and was waiting for a team of warriors. It was not the count, but his wife.
The dignified middle-aged wife welcomed the warrior grandly. It seemed that they were really eagerly waiting for a hero from the empire to come.
“Welcome to Pesonomia, champion.”
“Thank you for such a lavish reception, ma’am.”
“They came running without hesitation, and of course we should welcome them. Rather, I am concerned that there may not have been a shortage.”
“Your heart is enough.”
The two exchanged such light greetings. The wife provided the warrior team with a nice lodging and meals. And since it was a bit late today, he seemed to be putting off work until tomorrow.
As if the wife was paying attention, there were two maids for each member of her team. Gide said that she seemed to be able to receive a thorough bathing service, and at once her expression went wide.
Jihyeok was ushered into the largest and most splendid room. Even the maids were exceptionally beautiful compared to the others. It seemed that the assignment was in mind until midnight.
The warrior was treated with hospitality by two maids. There was a gentle touch around his cock. But he did not touch her maid.
I had to think that the mission had already begun the moment I entered the city. At least Jihyeok, the captain, couldn’t relax even in this coziness.
After Jihyeok took a bath and changed his clothes into new ones, he headed to the restaurant. After a brief dinner, he returned to his room.
Rumble—-.
Outside it was still raining like a downpour. There was thunder and even lightning flashed. Jihyeok stood by the window and watched the rain pouring down the night. There was a dreary corner somewhere outside where only rainwater was flowing without people.
He picked up the teacup from the table and took a sip of the tea. His mind was quite complicated.
Demon Church, Alley Leader, Mystery Stone.
It was the first time he had ever immersed himself in this mission, so he was not familiar with the details. I just know that those words are connected.
Hear first-hand what’s going on in the city tomorrow and you’ll get a rough idea of what’s going on.
Jihyeok looked outside for a while before lying down on the bed. A warm aura wrapped around his body. However, the bleak aura that permeated the entire city spread to this place and licked his skin sharply.
… It was a comfortable accommodation, but I did not have a comfortable night.
· · ·
Late morning the next day.
Ji-hyeok finished his preparations and went to visit the count. However, he was ill and was unable to speak. So the Countess took her place to talk with him.
“Was the bed comfortable last night?”
“Yes, I slept well.”
“Thank god. What if I was uncomfortable, I was worried.”
The middle-aged wife grinned and swallowed the tea. The conversation stopped for a moment. Jihyeok’s gaze scanned every nook and cranny of her wife’s face.
“Can you hear what exactly is going on?”
“Of course I have to tell you.”
She set the teacup down and licked her lips lightly with her tongue.
“It was about half a year ago.”
That’s how the story started out.
– Half a year ago, the crow army of the Devil Church began raiding villages.
– Knowing the seriousness of the situation, the Count mobilized private soldiers to pursue them, but ultimately failed.
– After three or four more raids like that, the Devil Church finally infiltrated the city.
– There have been frequent disappearances in the city, but they have not been able to catch the tail.
And the wife added her last words.
“It’s clear that he joined hands with the alley manager. Otherwise, how would they break into the city? … I asked the Empire for help, thinking that it would be a big problem if I was bothered because it was something the Demon Church was involved in. If even the head of the alley joins in, it could really get into trouble.”
“Yes, well done.”
The Demon Cult was a pagan group on a grand scale. Since the alley leader was also involved, it must not have been easy for the count to handle it alone.
It was a wise choice to call in a warrior who was a professional on this side, because if you touched it wrong, you could get the opposite.
“Can you take care of this quickly before it gets too big? The knights and enlisted men will provide maximum support.”
“We cannot move without investigation. There is no evidence that the alley leader has joined hands with the Devil Church yet. Isn’t it heartbreaking to the end?”
At that moment, the lithe tone of the wife changed a bit.
“No, why do you need an investigation? Just looking at it, it’s what the alley manager did. Just deal with him and he’ll be back to normal.”
“Madam, the important thing is the Demon Church. The reason I came is for that. If the alley manager is involved in it, it is an additional punishment. … Did you know?”
“It’s kind of hard to understand.”
“Just leave it to me. Then you’ll figure it out. … Knights and enlisted men, please prepare immediately. So that you can move whenever you give an order.”
“… All right.”
Jihyeok smiled and reassured his wife.
“I understand your wife’s concern for the city. Don’t worry too much. If the alley manager determines that there is a problem, we will take care of it right away.”
“Please take good care of me.”
The two got up from their seats and bowed lightly to each other.
And Jihyeok’s face hardened in an instant as he turned around.
… Oddly enough, something felt cheap.
