Chapter 260 – The Nightmare of Excessive Obsession – 1
“Everybody’s gathered.”
Lisa looked around at the crew with a dignified appearance and said.
“I will try to explain the point.
2km ahead of here, a large enemy force is encamped.
Bruno. Let everyone know the results of the reconnaissance.”
“Yes.”
Bruno, he’s one of the men on the back support team.
Considering that the other was a vigilante, Bruno’s role was to investigate and gather information.
He turned around and spoke in a calm tone.
“At 02:00, we confirmed the movement of a large unit consisting of many B+ or A-rank monsters.
From observation, it seemed that the purpose of this unit was to blockade the Longrica Swamp and block the road to the Demon Castle.”
“Is it possible that it’s a simple move?”
Said Angel.
Bruno immediately shook his head as if he had nothing to worry about.
“The chance of that is small.
We’ve penetrated pretty deep, and the swamps offer no strategic advantage.
However, if you noticed the movement of the detached unit and placed it, the front and back are correct.”
“Is it really that deadly to blockade the swamp?”
This time, Blam asks.
“If you take a detour without fighting the monster army occupying the swamp,
You have to cross two mountains.
It’s a distance that can’t be reached in ten days.”
“…I guess I have no choice but to fight.”
“I think the same. It’s ideal.”
As Bruno enters, everyone looks at Lisa as promised.
Lisa had no hesitation.
“What you need to know is that from now on, the enemies you will meet will not be formidable.
The enemy noticed our movements and will respond in earnest.
All kinds of traps, tricks, and unexpected situations are likely to happen.
Because the castle of the demon king is close.”
Mawangseong is close.
In a word, the air was tense.
“But the work to be done is the same.
We surprise and break through the enemy under the cover of night.
Don’t let anyone fall and follow me.”
“How about a half-drinker?”
Tonyus raised his hand and said.
“I discussed it with Decal.
If a half-demon appears on the battlefield, don’t panic and open the way for Decal.”
“To Decal…?”
Everyone looked at me with bewildered faces.
Even Neris and Herka.
“What exactly does that mean? You mean leaving the decal to fight alone?”
Tonyus asked again.
“It’s what Decal wants.
I wished that I could settle the battle with the half-demon before fighting the demon lord.
Help unhindered, but leave the half-demons entirely to Decal.”
Oia said worriedly.
“Decal…
Don’t carry too heavy a load alone.
We’ll do it together!”
“It’s not like I’m going to commit suicide.”
Angel is sarcastic.
“Mr. Angel!”
Everyone is looking at me like a moth.
I can’t help but think of it that way.
A newcomer to the guerrilla army said he would fight the half-demon alone, but for some reason it would be difficult to understand.
Can I speak convincingly?
After thinking for a while, I opened my mouth.
“There is a chance of winning.
It’s not like you’re thinking about dying.”
Blam took a step this way.
“Is this the long conversation we had in the tent?
Lisa may have convinced her, but we’re not convinced yet.
Why is it better for you alone to fight a half-demon than for all of us to fight together?”
“It’s because I want to convince Seo-yeon.”
“Persuade?”
“Park Seo-yeon can return to the human side.”
“What if it fails?”
“I can’t help it then.
But you have to try. I’m here for that.”
In this case, it is better to be honest than to lie.
It’s because you can catch her tail by making up nonsensical words.
Angel spat on the floor disapprovingly and said.
“Oops.
Didn’t you say you could kill me?
I’ll come and convince you, so please get out of the way? You’re good at saying such shameless things.”
“Killing is the next best thing.
If Park Seo-yeon takes our side, she will do it for the best.”
“That’s all in your head anyway.
Thoughts that fit your delusion…”
“Stop.”
Blam cut Angel off.
“No matter how tactically Dekal’s actions are, he’s about to do something that no one else can do.
Angel, don’t criticize me too much.”
“…”
I hope Blam can help you.
I wasn’t thankful for that.
To me, this situation is no different from a time in my daily life where I kill time over a cup of tea.
Because persuading someone who has a different opinion from me is always possible with the snap of a finger.
But because of the premise that you can control this guy at any time
I’m just starting to see how it goes.
So my heart was at peace.
“Angel is right.
It may not turn out the way I think.
I don’t want the guerrillas in charge of the important task of dealing with the demon lord to be harmed because of me.”
I said silently to Angel, who was sharp.
“Then leave me.”
“…!”
Everyone looked surprised, their eyes wide open and their breath held.
Tonyus stutters.
“You, you…
Are you really going to die?”
“Is there anyone here who thinks he won’t die?”
That guy is me
But I was prepared to take the risk.
One arm or one leg. I don’t know if I should give that much.
The Goddess will give it to you, but for me, that is a very big resolution.
“Like it or not, Park Seo-yeon is targeting me.
It wouldn’t be a problem if Seoyeon interrupted at the crucial moment while delaying the final decision and wasting time.
So, when Seoyeon shows up, leave it to me.
That’s for the best.”
“…That…”
Neris opened her mouth with a bitter expression.
But it was Blam who spoke first.
“Does Lisa know about this?”
“Of course you know.”
“…”
Lisa nodded and said.
“I hope everyone respects his will.
More than Demolish the barracks and prepare to move within 30 minutes.
Our goal is to subdue the demon lord. Get everything else out of your head.”
One by one, the crew members disperse and organize their belongings.
Angel stayed and looked at me as if he had something to say.
“Angel?”
“I’m sorry about earlier.”
It seems that I have decided to stop doubting.
He left without waiting for my answer.
Shall I go help too?
“Decal!”
Herka flew in on a sword and blocked my way.
It is a disapproving expression with arms crossed.
“Herka?”
“I haven’t heard of that!”
“I didn’t hear either.”
“I was going to tell you earlier, but it’s a little late.
I might be disengaged from the unit.
You guys stay and help Lisa.”
“No!”
Herka flatly refused.
“Wherever I go, I’ll go with Decal.
If you don’t have decals, there’s no reason to stay in a guerrilla army like this!
Does Neris think so too?”
“…”
Neris remained silent.
For her strong sense of responsibility, it’s difficult to get the commitment to leave her guerrillas.
However, it seemed that Neris’s thoughts were not too different from Herka’s.
“Please tell us more.”
“I’m tired of explaining it several times already.
But Neris would know. Why do I want to meet him alone?”
“Ah… Hypnosis…”
Neris murmurs.
“Hypnosis?”
Herka tilted her head.
“I have the means to intervene to some degree in the subject’s mind.
That’s why you think you can bring back Park Seo-yeon, who has become a half-demon.”
“…But why do you keep talking like you’re going to break up!”
“Perhaps I
I may have to leave with Seoyeon.”
“What?!”
“I’m not sure, but
Seoyeon is… According to Ekaterina, they have prepared a house for newlyweds to live in somewhere on this land…”
“…”
“…”
Neris and Herka shut their mouths as if at a loss for words.
“Therefore…
I couldn’t explain it in detail to the crew.
It’s like this. I am… I think if Seoyeon gives her the honeymoon life she wants, she will come back to her senses.
The hint that fell on him was “If I don’t exist, I’ll be unhappy.”
“I understand the situation.”
“Ha. So, you’re saying you need some time to fulfill her request?
Why would you care about such a crazy woman? You even pointed a knife at Decal’s body.”
“It won’t kill me.”
For that part, I have no choice but to hope that Seoyeon is a lunatic who keeps her words…
“If you ask me why I care,
Because Park Seo-yeon is also my woman.”
“It’s like a lord.”
“I was worried for nothing. Decal idiot.”
“No, it’s dangerous in its own way, isn’t it?”
“As a result, that woman will also fall into the hands of the lord and become a member of her castle.”
“It’s become boring. I want to go.”
Herka takes flight.
It is a night that I miss the heart of a bright and pretty house.
“Sorry for not telling you sooner.”
“…? I’m fine.”
“Looking at you with an expressionless expression, I think you’re despising me.”
“I just don’t have any marks on my face.
If you look at me and feel like apologizing, it’s because your lord has something to say.”
“You show off when you have sex.”
“…Now, let’s go help the crew.”
I followed Neris.
“I will protect my lord.
And, I will definitely do the job of defeating the demon lord.”
“Yes. I’ll join you soon.”
Because it’s a prey that even the demon king can’t miss.
As long as the guarantee of “At least Lisa’s level” Was attached, I couldn’t help but look forward to it.
The warrior guerrillas demolished the barracks and prepared to move.
I climbed onto Neris’ black horse as I had done before, turning and kneading her breasts like her steering wheel.
Lisa, who was running in the lead, followed.
At that time, an unnatural woman’s scream resounded in the sky.
One, two, no dozens… ?
“It’s a blood harpy!”
I heard the voices of the rear support team and looked at the sky.
It was dark, so I couldn’t see it in detail, but I could see a dark shadow the size of a house passing by.
Scared!
“Stop it like this.
Don’t break the ranks!”
“My lord. Hold on tight. I will speed up.”
“Okay!”
I wrapped my arms around Neris’ waist and clung to her.
The dark horse quickly approaches Lisa’s horse galloping forward.
Realizing that Neris was approaching, Lisa fell to her side, with Neris leading her.
Ready to break through
They will soon collide with a large army of monsters.
“Decal! Watch out!”
Herka’s voice was heard from above.
The Blood Harpy was a monster of enormous size.
The lower body resembled a bird and the upper body resembled a human, but neither appeared to be a bird or a human.
As they lowered and flew around, I got scared.
Neris moved the dark horse as if he had read the blood harpy’s trajectory in advance.
Avoiding the snaps of her toenails, she made her way.
“Kuh, at this rate…!!
Warrior, shall we fight back?”
Someone in the back row shouts.
“Our position is discovered.
Don’t give the enemy time to prepare. Let’s go like this!”
“Ancient…!”
I lowered my body while trying to cast a spell.
I’m wearing a loud harpy, so will there be a surprise effect?
“Break through!”
Neris summoned her horseback lance and held it in her hand, accelerating even more.
The dark horse kicks off the ground vigorously and stretches forward.
A group of monsters in front.
It’s hard to see, but it’s an ominous silhouette I’ve never seen before.
The moment they collided, there was a loud bang.
When I collided with something hard, it was such an alien metallic sound.
Contrary to concerns, however, Neris opened the way by scattering all the black monsters recognized as enemies.
“Neris, are you okay?!”
“Yes…!!”
Soon the sky brightened.
Herka cast a tremendous amount of light magic.
At that moment, I was horrified to see a group of monsters floating in the sky and demons wearing bone armor scattered across the ground.
It is a sight you want to return to.
“The darkest and basest beings. Accept the call of the goddess!”
The light that spread from Herka’s hand stretched out to the horizon and then returned.
It created a huge sphere in the sky and started pouring out thunderbolts.
Then all the blood harpies turned into whole roasted birds and fell to the ground.
“Awesome!”
Abbett whistles and cheers.
“Brother, don’t be vigilant!
It is the Nightmare Claw that is scattered all over the place. Where did you get the dragon bones? You wear good armor.”
“Yeah, it’s just rotten bones. Let’s go. Brother!”
Marker jumped off with his brother Abbett.
They were like an unstoppable gust of wind. The monster called the Nightmare Claw was a strange monster with bones all over its body.
The gusts became hurricanes of bone fragments.
Herka serves as a containment, while Marker and Abbet widen the hole created by Neris.
It is responsible for ensuring that the rear support team can safely follow.
And when a stronger one appears, Blam and Angel open the way.
“It’s a Eucharist. Angel and I will take care of it.”
Blam grabbed the sword and jumped off the horse with Angel.
The Nightmareclaw adult had a gigantic body and was carrying a wheel made of bones.
Neris turns to the side and supports Marker and Abbett while Blam and Angel fight.
I pushed away all the monsters clinging to me in all directions.
“Haa!!”
Every time Neris swings her spear, Nightmareclaw’s entire body shatters and tumbles across the floor.
However, Neris, who could split the body of an armed orc into two parts along with the armor,
Seeing how hard it was even with just the three of them, they were definitely on a different level.
That means,
It meant that I finally had something to do.