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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 148

The mercenary's name was Gwens..

According to Gaendal, he cooperated so actively that it seemed pointless to torture him, so he just brought him back with him..

"He said he was willing to talk to you about treason. Our only goal was to stop them, so I'll leave it to you to decide what to do with this guy.."

As he said that, the guy who walked towards me, keeping his expression on his face as if he had no complaints, naturally knelt down and bowed his head and said..

"It's called Gwens. I'll tell you anything if you let me live."

It was out of necessity, and he was quick to survive on his own, so he was dragged around here and there like a sack of barley, and since he was so cooperative, I'd like to think that things were going really well..

When I see it like this, I just want to kill myself..

It's been a while since my personal feelings got involved this much, but I don't think it's a good idea to be in the same league as those who burned down the village..

"Did you say your friend’s name is Gwens??"

"That's right."

"I'm starting to doubt whether I'll have enough information to keep you alive? What do you think??"

Looking at him flinching for a moment, it looked like he was really nervous, but he didn't manage to raise his head. Looking at him just sitting there like that, it looks like he's trying to think of a way to survive..

Actually, I think it's a matter of whether you should go more comfortably or go harder. Anyway, it seems like the royal family has prepared for a long time to rob Count Bosha, and regardless of whether the preparations are insufficient or complete, I intend to destroy him to the best of my ability..

If you save this guy, get a lot of information, and catch more pods based on that information, you might be able to tighten Count Bosha's breathing a little easier, but it might not help that much..

"I will definitely let anyone who cooperates live. In fact, when I caught you earlier, I didn't care what you did and planned to save you and take you to the capital if you cooperated. But, apart from you, this sight has stirred up bad memories from my childhood, and I'm starting to dislike the plan I first made.."

I was the one who was hired as a mercenary by a guy who was probably Fabier in the first place and was slaughtering poor adventurers, but I was the one who generously spared him just because he cooperated. What makes me feel bad about this guy's behavior right now is that it's purely my personal problem..

Asilier is still hugging me from behind, but doesn't say anything. It seems like she wants to wait and see what decision I will make rather than completely respecting my wishes..

In the meantime, I think it would be better for my mental health to just commemorate the dead and cut them down without any regrets..

"As the vice-captain of the Hawk Claws, I have been in charge of important tasks for the actual mercenary group. You can testify about everything from documents to contact information with traitors. You'll never regret saving it.."

He was a very useful witness..

"what? Vice leader? I'm not lying and saying you're all dead.?"

"Oh, no. Why would you tell a lie here that will get caught anyway?."

Starting with Mongsoon, I keep getting bigger and bigger things one by one, so I can't help but feel suspicious. Without being able to erase my doubtful expression, I bent down so I could reach his ear and asked him quietly..

"Traitor's name. say it."

"This is Count Envelde da Bosha."

Hey, it's true.

Aside from that, I tried asking him some short questions about things I knew, but the answers I got back were all correct..

It's an unintended harvest in many ways, but in the end, all the conditions point to keeping this guy alive. Then I should think positively and let it live..

Once you have made a decision, you must act quickly. I lifted him up and approached Gees who had landed..

"GS. Can you give this to the Ogatorf family??"

"yes? What... no, what kind of person are you talking about like luggage? I'm confused.."

Even though he said that, as he clearly knew the identity of the person tied up, Gees naturally adjusted the drake's saddle and spoke..

"Just tie it up like a piece of luggage.."

"It's really nice to communicate well.."

If it flies, it doesn't take long, so there's no need to be considerate. He didn't seem to be in a hurry to use the bathroom or anything, so he didn't complain at all while being tied up..

"So, Eldmia, are you going to help them go to the gateway city??"

"I guess that's the way to go for now. If we break up here and get involved with strange things, I feel uncomfortable.."

Anyway, other than busting up a mercenary group, the only thing I could do today was go to the library or wherever I went and get some magic books and study them. Since there are things that can only be done today and things that can be done at any time, it is right to handle the former tasks..

Asilier folded her arms while quietly watching the dragon flying away with its back to the rising sun, carrying the creature on its back like a burden..

"I’m proud of you, LD. Not everyone can avoid being swayed by emotional difficulties.."

"It was a worthwhile decision just to receive praise from my sister.."

"The words are true."

It wasn't an empty remark at all, but Asilier probably thought it was a joke and just smiled..

What happened after that was literally a breeze. Those who survived despite the pain of losing their families quickly prepared to head to the city under our guidance..

Even though they lost their families at the hands of humans in the land where they wanted to escape from the demons and settle down, it was certainly amazing to see that most people moved steadily without losing the vitality in their eyes..

"They are strong people."

"I just didn't pick up a weapon. I'm already a warrior."

After preparing for departure, Catherine and Gaendal expressed their feelings about the survivors... but I find it difficult to sympathize with them. Should I call it comrades-in-arms, because I was able to see that the fuel that drives them forward is not just courage and strong will..

It was clearly madness that was engraved in the eyes of many, if not all, people. I too would have had the same kind of madness if it weren't for the second time in my life..

A desire for revenge that makes people roll their eyes.

"Is there anything you can tell me??"

I don't know if it was an illusion or something, but when I felt that I had read it, Asilier spoke to me as if she had read my thoughts as well..

"I?"

"Because it’s LED, I think anything is possible.."

"...well. They may be grateful for saving them, but wouldn't it be a bit funny to see a 15-year-old kid giving them advice about their future lives? It's impossible to give advice every time I meet these people.."

"If LD thinks so."

Asilier, who had finished the story rather blandly, leaned against me as if nothing had happened and waited for me to leave..

No, it would be difficult for me if you brought up a story that upsets people for no reason and then ended it in such a dull way..

"That's it?"

"huh. Noona will respect L.D.’s judgment. Because that’s how I decided and moved.."

Asilier looked calm, as if her purpose was really to ask. Thanks to this, even though I was walking according to Gaendal's instructions, I ended up thinking about a lot of things..

While walking through the forest for a long time and heading to the gateway city, I was constantly thinking about things, and even during breaks in between, I couldn't rest my head..

When the conclusion of that concern was gradually leaning towards 'I will just escort you like this without saying anything', some women gathered and approached me during the break..

"thank you for saving me."

It started out as a thank you, but I quickly understood what they were talking about. Most of the people who felt the madness I saw earlier were gathered together, so it wasn't that strange..

The break was about 15 minutes, so I decided to just get to the point..

"I can't give it to that guy earlier.."

The mask of peace I was clumsily pretending to be was shattered by that single word, and a poisonous gleam appeared in my eyes..

"......Why??"

"I caught you."

The eyebrows of the woman standing in the forefront twitched..

I couldn't help but notice the sight of five or six people rushing towards me, creating an unusual atmosphere. Gaendal tried to approach me, but I lightly raised my hand to stop him..

"Let me be clear. You cannot take revenge. Because the culprit behind the incident will die soon.."

Madness turns into hostility and pours out. Although it wasn't threatening, it wasn't a pleasant sight either, so I frowned and continued speaking..

"And the guy who was sent on the flying dragon will give important testimony in this regard, so although he will not be found not guilty, he will be sent to prison according to the just judgment of the law. If you personally go and kill the guy who was released from prison on an unknown day, I won't stop you, but just know that it's a crime. Anyway, there's nothing you can do to get revenge before then.."

"What right... what right do you have??"

I wondered what they were talking about, but it seems they skipped all my friendly explanations and just took it as if I was going to stop them from taking revenge..

"What right do you have to take away our chance for revenge??"

On the one hand, I wondered if this was really a generally possible flow of thought, but I also thought that it could be possible if I was distracted and my eyes were rolling, so I decided to just answer accordingly..

"40The right to fight directly with a group of mercenaries, kill them and use them as trophies to obtain witnesses.."

It may seem like a play on words, but it's true. Even if it's a person, a trophy is a trophy. It's just common sense in this world, like capturing thieves and selling them as slaves to slave traders..

"We lost family to them.."

"I know. I also lost everything to the demons, so I'm working hard to get revenge. But that doesn't mean the lives of the demons who burned our village are mine. If someone else kills me, of course I'll just suck my finger.."

After speaking as resolutely as possible, I felt the hostility that had been pouring towards me slow down for a moment. But I don't know the point of hesitation. Maybe I believed the part about being a war victim and took a step back??

To be honest, I was expecting a response like 'Don't lie!', but I guess they aren't that ignorant..

"Well, he's still going to stop us from getting revenge.?"

"no. I have no intention of stopping it. I just let you know that you can't take revenge."

"That's it...!"

"different. Are you saying that the people you seek revenge on will all die soon? How will you take revenge when everyone you want to take revenge on is gone? I'm just letting you know."

"Look at us and believe it.?"

"It doesn't matter if you don't believe it. That doesn't change the results. They were part of a group plotting a treason, and the Itisel royal family has no intention of taking this lightly.."

Because everyone's attention was focused, the word treason caused a huge stir. Even the women who were on the verge of expressing their anger at me began to panic when they realized what this meant, and everyone else except Gaendal and Asilier was even more confused..

Oh, now that I think about it, I only told Gaendal. I felt sorry for no reason when I saw that even Gin was surprised with his eyes wide open..

"...So, then this is the end? can't do anything...?"

"Rather than feeling like you can't do anything, it would be nice if you felt like you blew your nose without using your hands, but yes. Anyway, this is the end. Of course, if the bastard doesn't disappear with the guillotine, he will have a chance to kill the bastard like he said at the beginning. By then, you will all become criminals. Of course I don't recommend it."

I calmly and casually destroyed in their faces what they thought was their reason for living..

And as if they had been affected by that, all the women who came to me sat down with a look of dejection on their faces. Other women who had been quiet in the awkward silence slowly approached and began to comfort them, but seeing as they lost their response in that short period of time as if they had lost their souls, this break may have to be a little longer..