Chapter 1035 – (Side Story)13. A Witch’s First Love (10)
Before starting the exploration again, Eunhyeon decided on three policies.
First, when he decides that he has encountered an enemy he cannot deal with, he runs away without looking back.
Second, if the expedition is split into two or more groups due to an unintentional situation, return to the Safety Zone as quickly as possible and prioritize confirmation of survival and joining.
Third, if joining the safety zone does not proceed even after 3 days, exit the snowy mountain and report the problem to the Adventurer’s Guild.
“…”
Since everything was said assuming the worst that could happen, the adventurers and Illyana nodded with stern faces.
An enemy that cannot be dealt with.
The family had the worst-case scenario in mind, so they couldn’t help but feel nervous just hearing Eun-hyeon’s assumption and course of action.
“If you have any questions, please let me know.”
No one raised their hand to Eunhyeon’s words.
Eunhyun first explained all areas of concern, and informed us in advance of a course of action for unexpected or unexpected situations that could not be responded to.
His words and actions, as well as his judgment of assuming the following situation and suggesting the appropriate action and path, were based on his many experiences.
“No.”
When the adventurer leader spoke on behalf of the group, Eunhyeon nodded slightly.
“Then let’s leave again.”
Exploration resumed.
The higher you climb into the snowy mountains where blizzards rage, the more difficult it gets.
“Watch the sides! They are digging in!”
The emergence of special beasts adapted to the cold climate and blizzards that drop below zero.
And the number has also increased exponentially, unlike near the beginning.
The battle against the demonic beasts continued to be fought continuously.
“Shit! There is no end!”
The higher you go, the colder the air penetrates into your lungs every time you take a breath, as if it would freeze your entire body.
As the adventurers continue to lose stamina through battle after battle, fatigue accumulates in inverse proportion.
The good news is that the adventurers who are swearing harshly are still trying to cheer themselves up.
And the reason the adventurers continue to endure is that Eunhyeon is leading them.
[Three ahead. And two from the rear. Coming.]
It is not a voice transmitted audibly through the ears.
There is no way such a calm and clear voice could be conveyed accurately in this fierce snowstorm.
The briefing delivered directly to one’s consciousness rather than to one’s hearing suddenly awakens the consciousness in the mind that has been distracted by the fierce battle.
It was so fascinating that I thought it might have eyes on its back.
Following the briefing in which the presence of a newly approaching demonic beast was recognized before anyone else, Illyana’s voice continues to penetrate the adventurer’s consciousness.
[3 seconds later. One horse running to the vanguard. Deal with it first. Meanwhile, the two prevent the attack from the rear.]
Stiff and concise.
However, precise instructions are given as if you know exactly where the other person is.
It is a ‘transmission sound’ that conveys the instructions given by Eunhyeon through Illyana’s auxiliary magic.
This message was so simple that it could hardly be called magic, as it simply contained the intention within magical power and conveyed it to the adventurers.
There is no need for a magic trick to manifest magic.
This art is only possible thanks to the relay of Illyana, who has a unique sense of magical power.
How many crises have been overcome due to the judgment that is not only accurate but also overly generous, conveyed through this transmission.
No matter how many times the adventurers thanked them, it would not be enough.
That was also the reason why adventurers could not fall.
We set up a method and situation that is advantageous to adventurers who can focus on the battle to this extent.
He is leading them, but what if they give up and run away?
He is no longer a man, let alone an adventurer.
“Fuck! Hang in there!”
“Show your grit, you bastards!”
“Aaaaah!”
While swearing, they encourage each other, protect each other’s backs, and support each other so that they don’t fall.
Eunhyeon was observing the battle situation while cutting down the charging demonic beasts, and burst into laughter upon seeing the adventurers’ struggle.
“It’s pretty good.”
Even in this harsh situation, they do not run away and continue to fight.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that each one of them was imbued with the spirit of a warrior with 100 battles per day.
I was also thankful for their appearance.
The reason he continues to fight without running away even as he becomes increasingly exhausted is because he completely trusts his own judgment and instructions.
It’s still worth a try.
You can fight.
I have no doubt that if a truly dangerous moment comes, he will order a retreat without hesitation.
The fact that Eunhyeon did not decide to retreat meant that the current situation was not that threatening.
This means that I completely trust his experience and judgment as I begin my expedition to this snowy mountain region.
No matter how reasonable and right your judgment or choice may be, is it really possible to entrust your life to someone else?
It is never easy.
That’s why I felt grateful.
For the sake of the adventurers who trust their own judgment, show tenacity, and persevere, shouldn’t they do something?
Eunhyeon held the sword and cut down the demonic beasts while continuing to monitor the situation.
“Are you laughing now!?”
Even in this snowstorm, did you hear Eunhyeon’s small murmur?
Illyana got angry.
Illyana, who was very busy supporting the adventurers at the forefront with auxiliary magic while refraining from using attack magic as much as possible, could not help but feel resentful and annoyed by Eunhyeon’s relaxed attitude.
“I think there is enough space to talk.”
“Are you kidding me? Really! I’m so busy!”
Even though she knows it’s not her fault, and it’s just a joke, she’s so angry that she’s grinding her teeth.
However, even as Illyana, she could not deny that Eunhyun was making the greatest contribution within this expedition.
He accurately understood the type, number, and distance of demonic beasts approaching from a distance, and gave instructions in response to the situation.
Illyana relays the instructions to her other adventurers through a message.
Although this method itself is explained as being very concise and simple, the process was not easy.
‘I’m going crazy.’
Illyana felt like her mind was going to explode.
The instructions she received from Eunhyeon are not clear instructions on what to do and how to do it.
To be exact, he didn’t even speak the language.
If I had to express it, it was just a lump of thoughts containing his consciousness.
Enemy type, number, location and distance, response method and even instructions.
A collection of information where a lot of information is lumped together and mixed together.
‘That’s ridiculous. Really!’
Illyana was in charge of interpreting the magical energy that Eunhyeon sent every second and the information feedback it contained, translating it into language and relaying it to the adventurers.
The role is to interpret and convey the incomprehensible language of animals into human language.
That expression was exactly the right expression.
You must be crazy.
This was Illyana’s first thought when she first received instructions from Eunhyun and took on this role.
What on earth is in this man’s head?
It was simply not the amount of information that one individual could absorb in an instant.
If you don’t process the succession of information that comes in every second like a wave in a timely manner, you feel anxious that you might just sink.
[3 seconds later. Block your opponent’s attack with magic in the front. Immediately aim for an opening and stab at a vital point and cut it off.]
There were even detailed instructions for Illyana’s magic mixed in.
‘The amount of calculations that are limited to what I can count…’
Jump over it lightly.
She felt an overwhelming sense of defeat that Illyana could not match.
Eunhyeon’s thinking ability is so different that it can be said to be in the head of something other than a human.
Like the other adventurers who were following orders, she didn’t even have time to think because she was just moving along without even understanding what was going on.
However, as Illyana, who received feedback directly from Eunhyeon, she realized that her thinking ability was far beyond human level when she saw before her eyes a huge amount of information that could not be considered the thoughts of a single human being.
‘It’s as if I’m alone and living in a different time.’
Accelerates thinking.
That expression is the most correct.
When others live for a single second, Eunhyun is different from them, living for a single moment of 10 or 100 seconds.
It’s amazing.
Why is this man, why in this place, why is he doing this?
If he sets his sights on the path of a wizard, where will his destination be?
I became curious.
[Concentrate.]
“Huh!?”
Illyana trembled involuntarily.
It was because she felt a magical thought that had penetrated into her consciousness.
It was Eunhyeon’s resignation.
That small, emotionless yet concise thought was enough to awaken Illyana’s spirit.
It grasps the ever-changing aspects of the war situation and points out gaps where other thoughts were briefly entertained.
It was like a merciless whipping, asking if there was any time to think about anything else in this war situation.
He used magic while quickly interpreting and conveying information.
At that moment, she turned her head and almost saw Eunhyeon’s expression.
I barely manage to push through that instinct and keep an eye on the demons ahead.
Forcibly pushing away the pounding headache, he delivers Eun-hyeon’s instructions by voice while continuing the battle by supporting his allies and attacking his enemies with magic.
And when the intense battle was over, and I was trying to catch my breath.
Boom!
An unexpected surprise has come.
“Mr. Lee…”
Eunhyeon’s thoughts, which had been rushing in like a wave, suddenly stopped like the wind.
At the same time, a low voice of lament is heard.
It was Eunhyeon’s voice.
Even in a fierce snowstorm, somehow all the adventurers, including Illyana, could hear his voice.
The adventurers’ bodies suddenly stiffened.
Like a marionette with its thread cut, I realized it as soon as the rapid-fire instructions disappeared.
That something is wrong.
Thud! Boom!
No. In fact, I realized that it was not wrong, but that the worst situation that I had assumed in advance was about to happen.
Thud! Thud! Boom!
No matter how hard they struggle, it’s the worst situation they can’t handle.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Boom!
The ground is shaking.
It’s not just this place, it’s the trees and the land covered in snow.
An earthquake so violent that the snow covered in fear trembles and bounces into the air as if dancing.
This entire snowy mountain is creating a huge earthquake as if it were roaring.
Who?
“That bastard…”
Eunhyeon cursed as she looked at ‘something’ at the top of this snowy mountain.
The exact appearance could not be seen because it was obscured by snowstorm and fog.
However, Eunhyeon immediately recognized the identity of the thing that came within the range of ‘detection’ created with magical power spread out in all directions.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Boom!
Sure enough, Eunhyeon’s instructions came immediately.
“Everyone! Run away!”
It was not a concise, quick, and leisurely response.
In complete contrast to before, the voice that shouts at the top of its lungs exudes urgency.
Coo coo coo!
A disaster caused by something in the snowy mountains.
An avalanche hit the expedition.