Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 65
◈ 065. [STAGE 3] Road (2)
Evangeline fell unconscious..
It's worth it. She had injuries all over her body and continued to fight even in that condition. It's a good thing I didn't faint all this time..
I took off my cloak and covered Evangeline's body. It's getting cold. I guess we should make a bonfire too..
“With firewood… … Where did my torch go?.”
I saw a blue flame torch lying on the floor over there. It really doesn't turn off and rides well..
I picked up the torch and drew several large circles above my head..
It was a sign that we were safe. Damian would recognize it..
Then after a while,
sparkle!
A light twinkled from the side of the castle. This means that this signal has been received..
And the signal that followed was,
sparkle. sparkle. sparkle.
Lights up three times.
It was a signal that the defensive battle had been fought successfully. Fortunately, it seems like they did well on that side too..
“Phew…….”
Only then did I feel a little relieved..
Because I let go of my mind, my entire body lost strength. I barely managed to stand on shaky legs..
It looks like this situation is finally coming to an end..
‘I really scraped it all the way to the bottom.…….’
At the last moment, I had two insurance options left..
One is Damian's support fire..
From here it is about 12km along the road to Crossroads. The distance in a straight line is approximately 10 km..
Considering that the longest range sniper shooting on Earth is recorded at 3.5km, requesting support fire at 10km is crazy..
There is no way the bullet could physically arrive before what is visible..
However, if Damian is in sight, you can shoot him. [Clairsight]'s correction goes far beyond the level of common sense..
‘No matter what, I can't ask you to do this multiple times..’
Just firing this one shot would have put a tremendous amount of pressure on Damian. He still asked. Because it was that urgent.
Just one step.
To make it easier for Damien to see, we decided to signal with blue torches after the sun went down..
What is the result? It was great. When I return, I need to praise you a lot..
‘And the last insurance is…….’
After gathering firewood and lighting a fire with a torch, I glanced to the side..
Evangeline, who had fallen unconscious, was falling asleep making a sound..
This guy is my last insurance.
To be precise, Evangeline's special set equipment buried here was my insurance..
I carefully removed the spear and shield from both hands of the stunned Evangeline. Options appeared before my eyes..
[Cross Family Spear (SR) Lv.30]
- Category: Cavalry
- offense power : 25-30
- Durability : 3/30
- Weapon exclusive to character ‘Evangeline Cross’.
- True abilities are unleashed when upgraded.
[Cross Family Shield (SR) Lv.30]
- Category: Shield
- defense : 25-30
- Durability : 2/30
- Armor exclusive to character ‘Evangeline Cross’.
- True abilities are unleashed when upgraded.
> Set effect: Heir of the Cross family (2/2)
- Set effect exclusive to character ‘Evangeline Cross’.
- If the character wears both items at the same time, he or she will acquire the exclusive attribute ‘Crosslord’..
All SSR level characters have their own ‘exclusive equipment’..
It is usually equipment that is story-related to the character and has exclusive characteristics or exclusive effects..
It plays a role in maximizing the character's strengths or, conversely, covering up the character's weaknesses..
‘This is why SSR guys are especially good..’
In terms of character performance, there are many excellent heroes in the SR grade, but the presence or absence of this exclusive equipment ultimately makes SSR grade characters stronger..
So, Evangeline's exclusive attribute - what is this [Crossroad], the same name as the city?.
[crossroads]
- Characteristics developed through the accumulation of the Cross family's karma of killing monsters and protecting people..
- You can figure out the optimal path and move accordingly in any combat environment..
- When activated, MP is continuously consumed..
The path taken by the Cross family.
The accumulated experience of all previous Cross family members. That is the crystal that blossomed in Evangeline's generation..
You can always make the best move in any combat environment..
‘Evangeline said she saw a path before her eyes.’
The explanation is complicated, but it's just a self-buff. If you turn on this mode, your combat efficiency will increase by about 2 times..
Evangeline itself is not a character with a large mana capacity, so she cannot maintain it for long..
‘In the game, it was just a set of equipment that you could obtain as you earned Evangeline and increased loyalty..’
I never thought I would bury him in my father's grave in this episode. I was appalled when I first saw you ask..
Still, I left this child alone because I was going to have to leave this front forever anyway... … Is there anything that can be done in this situation? I have to take it all out and use it..
‘Thanks to this, the battle was able to end..’
I glanced at the tomb of the Margrave Cross, where the side of the tombstone was badly carved. But I won't be angry because I did it to save your daughter.?
“Oh my, my back.”
Fatigue took over my body too. A subtle pain spread to my shattered left arm..
I think it will really hurt later if I treat it properly..
‘I don't think there will be any damage to the city..’
In the distance, flames could be seen burning on the city walls..
The signal was that it was a good fight, but it looks like the battle is not completely over yet. The remaining golem remnants are probably being dealt with..
‘……You'll do well.’
Looking at it objectively and calmly, the forces on the city side are sufficient..
Lucas has Jupiter, Lily, and Damian..
There is a lot of water-based equipment and artifacts that we have prepared through hard work over the past two weeks. The castle wall is completely repaired..
You would have done just fine without me..
You have to believe that.
I have to trust my party members.
‘Let's take a break first…….’
Reaching out toward the bonfire, I began to doze off..
Fatigue comes like a wave…….
***
dreaming.
In my dream, I see a child lying on a bed in a hospital room..
Wearing an oxygen mask, shaving my head close, sleeping with my eyes closed.
Beep- Beep-
A regular mechanical sound rings in my ears..
I stand next to the bed and quietly look down at the child..
Beep- Beep-
Only mechanical sounds repeatedly pound in my ears..
Beep- Beep-
Beep- Beep-…….
***
“omg!”
I woke up screaming.
If it is still dark, it is still night. As I see the stars floating brightly, it seems like time has passed..
“what.”
It was warm for some reason, so I turned around and found a cloak draped over my shoulders. Isn’t this what I covered for Evangeline??
“You're awake.”
A loud voice was heard from ahead..
I looked over there and saw that it was Evangeline. She is limping and gathering firewood from around her. When did he wake up again?.
“Are you feeling okay??”
“I closed my eyes and it felt a little better. It's not like I'm dying... … . What about you, senior??”
“Considering that I killed 50 golems, it's easy..”
I grinned while holding back the sharp pain shooting up my left arm. Evangeline snorted her laughter..
“You don’t have to act strong.”
“What are you saying??”
“joy…….”
Evangeline threw the firewood she had brought into the bonfire. The flames quickly grew stronger and spread warmth in all directions..
Evangeline stuffed both hands into her messed up jacket pockets and blew out a breath. Haaa…….
“Should I stay here tonight??”
“I guess so. I can only go back when the situation in the city is over..”
“Are you guys okay there?…….”
“You'll be better than us. You don't have to worry.”
It was then. Evangeline’s stomach growls! There was a sound of thunder.
Almost at the same time, my stomach made a faint growling sound..
“…….”
“…….”
Evangeline glanced at me. what. What the heck.
“I'm hungry.”
“Me too.”
“Senior, you’re really good at cooking..”
“Since you graduated from the academy, you probably learned how to cook a camp meal.?”
Then Evangeline threw her hands up..
“scissors.”
“uh? No, really? Are you really going to decide on that??”
“rock.”
“Wait a minute, wait a minute! I don't know the rules of this town, but here too, rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock??!”
“paper!”
I held out the rock, and Evangeline held out the beam..
“Hehehe.”
Evangeline shrugged triumphantly..
shit! I was worried that the rules of rock, paper, scissors might be different from those on Earth, so I thought too much and was defeated. It's the same!
I headed to the villa, rummaged through the kitchen cupboards, grabbed a few things, and then returned to the campfire..
“It's old.”
What I brought was a glass and a bottle of whiskey.
And it was a bag of dried fruit. Evangeline did not hide her disappointment..
“This is it?”
“I'm thankful that there's at least something left in this mess..”
The liquor is mine, the bag of fruit is yours..
Evangeline took the bag of dried fruits, took one out, put it in her mouth, and then spit it out in horror..
“Wow, wow! It tastes awful! what's this!”
“This is the fruit your father harvested..”
At my words, Evangeline stiffened in the same position she had spoken in..
“I was chewing it every day, Margrave..”
“……Really, it was too foolish to be foolish. Our old man.”
Evangeline took out another piece of dried fruit and, after hesitating, threw it back into her mouth..
“……!”
His face turned red and he repeatedly crumpled and unfolded himself, but he eventually succeeded in swallowing it without spitting it out..
“Wow... … It tastes awful…….”
Evangeline stuck out her short tongue and panted, gesturing towards the glass in my hand..
“Give me a drink too. My mouth is sore, I need to drink something..”
“Is this alcohol? you are a minor.”
“Who cares? She lived and died.”
Why does Evangeline have such a solemn expression?.
“My senior said it earlier. Try everything you haven't been able to do before. Don't regret and waste your life.”
“…….”
“Now I know. There's something I want to do, but it's foolish to hold back. I won't hesitate anymore and just do whatever I want..”
Evangeline waved her hand toward her glass..
“Oh, it's okay, give it to me quickly.~!”
“The blood on my forehead hasn't even dried, so I'm scratching my head…….”
I clicked my tongue and poured just a little bit of alcohol into the glass and handed it to him..
“It's just one sip.”
Evangeline took the glass, closed her eyes tightly, and drank the glass in one gulp. Oh my, I'm doing well~.
“Puha~!”
He makes a strange sound and exhales, wondering if he has seen something somewhere. This drink is strong. Are you okay??
“really… … It's so tasteless!”
“Well, right.”
“Fruit and alcohol both taste terrible..”
Evangeline returned the glass to me and placed her hand on her forehead..
As if I was already drunk from drinking alcohol for the first time, my face immediately turned red..
“Did your dad eat this and drink this every day??”
“…….”
“Did you keep this city like that for another 3 years?.”
“Even if you chew the dirt and breathe dust, even if you want to throw it away without looking back, do your job every day without running away..”
I chuckled as I poured the drink into the returned glass..
“That's being an adult.”
“I don't want to be, adult..”
“haha. That sounds cute.”
But Neverland does not exist in this world, and all Peter Pans must let Tinkerbell go..
Everyone becomes an adult.
There was no need to say such a cruel truth. Because this is something that the girl in front of me must realize herself..
Evangeline cupped her flushed cheeks with both hands and began to mumble in a loose voice..
“……Yes, actually. I knew it.”
“what?”
“My dad sneaks out of the house every night and stays up all night in front of my mom's grave... … I knew it.”
Evangeline slowly turned her head. I saw the tombstones of the Margrave and his wife standing side by side..
“Even when he went to inspect a forward base instead of a funeral, even if he didn't cry out loud, he was sobbing in his heart. My dad is that kind of person. he knew.”
Evangeline's small hands slowly covered her small face..
“I still hate my dad. I mean, I wish he was alive and in front of me. Hate as much as you want. I wish I had given her a chance to be a bad daughter, I wish she would get angry at me and scold me for being such a bad daughter..”
“…….”
“I hate everything now. To blame alone, to miss alone. I just…….”
The self-talk soon turned into a child's whining..
“i miss you…….”
“…….”
“Mom and dad... … I miss you…….”
Evangeline began sobbing breathlessly..
I did not comfort Evangeline. She was left to cry alone..
In this cold world. In this rough world.
What we have to endure from now on is chewing the dirt and breathing the dust..
Having to live alone as an adult... … Because Evangeline is herself.
“I miss you, Dad.…….”
Evangeline, who was sobbing, eventually got drunk and fell asleep. She squatted down with her head buried in her knees.
After putting my cloak back on the child's back, I stood up holding the bottle and glass..
He went in front of the tombstone of the Margrave and his wife, opened the bottle of alcohol, and sprinkled alcohol on the tombstone..
“…….”
I poured the remaining drink into my glass and swallowed it. Feeling my insides getting warm, I slowly turned towards the east..
In the distance, the eastern sky became gray and gray. It was soon dawn.
Knock knock, knock knock…….
Under the bright dawn sky, I saw my soldiers running along the road in the distance..
I grinned and waved widely. I saw relief flash across Lucas' face as he rode the lead horse..
Another stage was coming to an end like this..
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