Chapter 122 – The Third
“This is a meal for today. Eat with gratitude.”
“I’m sure you’ll feel very grateful.”
A knight from the Kingdom of Ratel wearing armor brought food on a large plate.
I stabbed him with cheeky words to see what he would react to, but he was truly immovable.
He gives no answer.
Like a two-legged jangseung, the knight set down his plate and went out of the prison where we were confined.
“Heh, well trained.”
“Brother, it’s already been two days. Will Jia unnie be okay?”
“She said she would be fine.
“It’s frustrating, driver. When can we go out?”
“Rudy, be patient. Even the princess is enduring her frustration.”
Eunseo, Rudy, and Wolfchum, who were imprisoned together, spoke one word at a time.
We were now captured by the ratel kingdom army.
Still, only the weapons were confiscated, not tied up, and judging from the fact that we were brought together in one room, it can be said that it was a relatively moderate treatment.
The problem is that there has been no contact from Jia for two days.
This is it, you’re nervous.
It’s disconcerting that things have changed so suddenly.
In fact, I didn’t even know it would develop so quickly.
Here’s what happened two days ago.
…
The knights of Ratel Kingdom appeared in front of us as we tried to defeat Gray and move forward.
All of them seemed to be heavily armed and in one piece.
As soon as the driver at the forefront of them saw us, he introduced himself and shouted the purpose of his visit, so there was no confusion.
“Yes, these guys, you guys are the intruders that were detected not long ago! As reported, they seem to be mighty wizards of the empire! We are His Majesty’s henchmen and his faithful knights! From now on, I will annihilate you guys, be prepared!”
It was a great summary that could have been written on a resume.
But you made the fatal mistake of choosing the wrong company for your self-introduction letter.
“No, we killed them. We escaped the Empire. Traitors.”
“What? Then bring the corpse of the enemy you killed.”
“It turned into dust and disappeared. But that’s not a lie.”
“You don’t think you’ll believe that kind of nonsense! That sort of thing doesn’t work! Prepare for battle!”
-Hee hee!
When the knight shouted, their warhorses roared vigorously, and our horses, except for Christine, the Wolf Dancer’s horse, became discouraged and began to withdraw.
A pack horse that originally pulled a wagon. It was nothing compared to a well-trained warhorse.
‘Are you going to hurt me? Don’t kill me, but take care of one or two places…’
The moment I made up my mind, Jia took a step forward.
“Wait! Lute, wait! It’s me, Kang Ji-ah! Do you recognize me?”
“…Jia Kang? Am I really you?”
When the knight who saw Jia’s ears and tail hesitated, the rest of the knights all stopped moving at once.
That guy is the boss.
“I can’t believe it. I heard that you’re coming back… I heard that regular contact with the Empire has been cut off.”
“I was lucky. It was thanks to this person’s help… Somehow, my identity was discovered and I almost died.”
When Jia said that and pointed at me, a knight named Luth gave me a puzzled look.
“It’s not just you. Most of those who went into hiding in the Empire did not come back alive.”
“What? Where did the information leak from…”
“We already know where the information leaked.”
Lute said so and took off his helmet.
Her neatly tied blue hair was then revealed, and she could tell that Lute was a woman.
The voice resonates with the helmet on, so the gender is indistinguishable.
“Carl betrayed him. He’s a formality, but he’s married to His Majesty. He knew a lot of secrets… Since he betrayed him, it’s only natural that the identities of the informants were exposed.”
“Karl?! I can’t believe it. Among the Twelve Knights, Carl was especially infatuated with His Majesty… He almost worshiped God.”
“We couldn’t believe it either. But…”
“Hey! Aren’t you just talking among yourself? Let me know. And are you going to fight or not? Make it clear!”
Annoyed, I shouted, and Lute looked at me with straight eyes.
It’s like measuring my skills.
After looking at me for a moment, she opened her mouth.
“I’ll quit. I’ll take you guys to the camp. Your treatment will be decided according to His Majesty’s will. And since this is the situation, I have to keep you under confinement until you go through a simple confirmation process. I hope you understand.”
“Hmm…”
“Please. I’ll explain.”
Jia earnestly asks for it.
To be honest, it wasn’t a suggestion I was very excited about, but I immediately nodded.
“Okay, that’s your request. As a master, I’ll bear with you this time.”
“…Master?”
For a moment, Lute glanced at me and said.
“Come to think of it, what’s your relationship with these women?”
“These are my girls.”
“Hmm…”
Even after hearing my answer, Lute did not respond.
It’s a reaction that seems like there’s nothing strange about it.
As expected, polygamy and polygamy are all allowed, like the people of the Ratel Kingdom.
Rather, the wolf dance slowly blushes and stabs my side as if telling me not to say useless words.
“What about it? It’s true.”
“It’s true, but I dare say it in front of so many eyes…!”
“Next time, I’ll fuck you in front of a lot of people. Do you want to show me peeing again?”
“Go, princess… Are you kidding?”
“No.”
Everything had been peaceful until then, to the point of chatting in this way.
When I parted with Jia in the huge camp built near the border with the Empire, I thought we would meet again soon.
However, Jia, who went to meet the King of Parryn, did not return even after two days.
Over, end of flashback.
I was shaking my legs without even eating rice.
I told Eun-seo that it was okay, but in fact, it was me who was frustrated.
I am not a very patient person.
He was barely restraining himself from wanting to run rampant to get Jia out right now.
Because Jia asked me to be patient.
‘That’s also the limit today.’
If Jia doesn’t come back by tomorrow morning, there is no patience and nabal.
Break down this barbed wire and bring back my puppy with strength.
The moment I made that resolution in my heart, the door to the barracks used as a prison opened.
Then, a figure with his whole body tightly wrapped in armor came in.
I don’t know if he’s a man or a woman, but he’s an unusual warrior.
Just seeing it makes my whole body tremble.
I swear, this is the first time I’ve seen such a strong person.
It even seems like he’s still holding back his power.
The rugged armor embroidered with scars and iron marks rather seemed to prove the man’s skillful experience.
‘What?’
A strange presence exudes from the armor that can’t even see its face.
I think you are very displeased.
Did something unpleasant happen?
“Be polite. It’s in the presence of His Majesty the King.”
“A king?”
Then the woman who followed the armor shot at me.
The armor’s presence was so strong that I didn’t even know it was there.
But maybe I didn’t hear it wrong.
The King of Ratel is the King of Wheels.
I could never have thought that the King of Fair Wheels would come to me in person.
‘Yes, what Jia said was not a lie.’
I once asked Jia about the King of Fair Wheels.
When asked if it could be of great help, especially when fighting the Empire, she replied:
The King of Fair Wheels is said to be the strongest warrior on earth who single-handedly defeated an ancient beast.
You defeated an ancient beast alone?
Does that make sense
Of course, I thought it would be a figurative expression, but maybe it’s true.
I was admiring it in my heart, but the King of Fair Wheels said.
“I am Seda Ratel, the king of the Ratel Kingdom. He was known as the King of Shame to the people of the Empire. There is no need to be polite. You are a citizen of the Empire.”
“Thank you for that. But where is Jia?”
When asked right away, King Parryun shut his mouth.
Then the woman standing behind her frowned.
Now I see, that woman is also special.
The ears are pointed and long.
It looks like an elf from a movie.
What unique magic do you want to use?
“You are really rude. Please answer my question first. Are you, as the Emperor’s helpers, intending to harm the Ratel Kingdom?”
“No.”
When the woman looked me in the eyes and asked, she replied straight away.
These words are not false.
The King of Fair Wheels is the head of a country that has been fighting the Empire for a long time.
According to the enemy of the enemy = ally theory, wouldn’t it be safe to say that he is now my ally?
The woman continued to look me in the eye…
Soon, his complexion turned pale.
‘What, why are you like that?’
“Your Majesty. Listen for a moment…”
She whispered to the King of Corruption, and after a while the King of Corruption spoke.
“No, that’s okay. I’ll be honest. Jim personally holds you high. You’re a strong fighter… He has enough magic and experience, and I think he hides a number of secrets.”
“Hey, that’s okay, where is Jia?”
“Listen to Jim. Your life depends on it.”
What? Life?
“Here is this woman… Jim’s servant Tia’s unique magic has the ability to ask questions to others and determine the truth of an answer. I was going to use magic on you now as well.”
“…”
“Her magic boasts absolute effectiveness. As long as she is a human and has magical powers, I can never fool her. I should have done so… For some reason, magic doesn’t work on you. What is your identity? Kang Ji-ah What the heck is that cheap and expensive nobleman…”
It must be because of poison.
No, that doesn’t matter now!
I told you before Lute took her Jia.
It says that you have to complete a ‘simple verification process’.
Was it this!
Lie reading that can never be fooled is a fraudulent magic.
“What question did you ask Jia?”
“I asked if she was still a subject of mine. And she lied… No matter how many times the result was the same. She was a traitor… A traitor loyal to the Empire. So. .. I had no choice but to kill her.”
“Don’t fuck with me. Say it’s a lie!”
Woke up and cried.
Now Jia’s only and absolute owner is me.
It’s not exactly what she’s attached to her empire, but it’s clear that she’s betrayed her allegiance to her King of the Fairies.
But she couldn’t believe that she was dead.
Do not be ridiculous.
Jia is my cute puppy.
“The monarch must not tell lies. Jia Kang died this morning. She hanged herself!”
The King of Fair Wheels said firmly.
The King of Parryun took off his helmet, revealing his bare face.
Following Lute, was the King of Wheels a woman?
She was a fair-haired beauty, as beautiful as a goddess, but that was not the point for her now.
Her words had profound weight.
Her pity, her sorrow, and her unbearable anger were felt in her.
So I could see that the words of the King of Fair Wheels were not lies.
Gia is dead.
The moment I realized that, I took a step forward towards the King of the Wheel.
“I warn you, people of the Empire. Do not come any further. I will not warn you three times.”
“Fuck, this round is over anyway. Quickly finish the second warning. I’ll attack you after that.”
I waved to the women, meaning ‘never interfere’.
Then he approached the barricade and simply bent over it to make an opening for his body to escape.
Now, if you step forward, you can attack the King of Fair Wheels.
The King of Fair Wheels forced the elf demon servants to retreat behind him.
“Second. If you value your life, step back and take a seat. You have no chance of winning. I know you’re hiding something. Is that hand your trump number? I won’t let you touch Jim, so step back.”
“Your tone of voice has lost its dignity? Why did she do something that would make her angry too? She said she cared for Jia.”
“I love all people equally. I will never show favoritism to anyone out of personal feelings… Don’t insult me.”
The king of impermanence said so and revealed his true heart.
And I was, to be honest, truly genuinely surprised.
A piece of dense magical power that was contained in the body of the King of Fair Wheels.
The strength of her first impression was just the tip of the iceberg.
Apart from miasma, I think my magic power is about 50 times that of normal people.
Elo and other nobles average 30 to 40 servings.
100 servings of ancient weapon ramen found in the ruins of Seoul.
However, the amount of mana felt by the King of Fair Wheels continues to overflow even after exceeding 100… 200… 1000… 5000.
Everyone in the vicinity turns blue from the ever-increasing waves of magical power.
And in the end.
‘I thought it exceeded 10,000?’
No matter how stupid I am, I have nothing to say.
No… This is physically impossible.
Why can’t physical enhancement wizards use strategic magic?
It’s because the body can’t stand the powerful magic power and self-destructs.
But this…
-Suddenly!
“I clearly warned you that there are no three times.”
A whirling sight.
The world spins round and round
I see my body spurting blood and collapsing.
That’s right, I’ve been decapitated.
Now my head is flying through the air.
Well, that’s what I was determined to do.
Because I had already made up my mind to use past regression.
“Kyaaaaa!! Oppa aaaaa!!”
“Knight!!”
“Princess!! No!!”
The problem is the power of the King of Fair Wheels.
Are you kidding?
Neither I nor Wolf Dance, who was second only to her reflexes, saw the moment of her attack.
However, the King of Fair Wheels seems to have made a light attack without much effort.
As I listened to the shouts of the women who had become contemplative, I felt a great magic activate.
Going back to the past was the third.
