Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 527
[527[Tuesday] Dragon Slayer Dragon Slayer
The celebration ended after more than a day and a half..
If they were human, they would have taken advantage of this opportunity to build connections and gain the attention of their superiors, as if it were natural, but the beastmen simply enjoyed drinking and food..
To put it negatively, it was like having fun without stopping, but more than that, I would like to express that it felt like a pure celebration at this moment without worrying about anything else. In fact, that is what the prisoners I saw and felt were like that..
That appearance must have had a negative impact in many ways not only on me but also on our companions, who were getting a break for the first time in a while after a long march. No one showed up who refused the march or wished to stay in order to settle for comfort..
Those who were initially concerned that a too long and luxurious break might make them fearful of the hardships to come were greatly relieved by this unexpected result. Even immature children don't whine and ask, 'Where are we going next?' The sight of them saying the same thing so brightly was a sight that made everyone laugh..
"Even after such a long trip, the children's laughter did not disappear.."
Redel, who personally moved to see us off, listened to the parents and looked at the children getting on the carriage with a happy expression. Maybe it was because he and the chieftains clung to me and competed against me throughout the festival to wash away the disgrace of being called 'Ledel, who can't drink', but now I could somewhat recognize his expression..
Because he cared not only for food and convenience but also for the maintenance of carriages for long-distance travel, I am now as fond of him as Karl Kansi. Maybe it's because even though I tried to give him more meat, he stubbornly refused and asked me not to turn his favor into a transaction, it reminded me of Shadow Feet..
"You are truly a model of a warrior.."
"They, not me, are the role model for their parents and faith. Kids can't talk to me."
It's not that there aren't boys who look at me with admiration when I pass by, but most of them run away as if they've just seen a very scary person. From their point of view, it was a natural reaction since it was just a fun story told by parents or adults around them about what the hero did or what he did for them..
They're just one of the soldiers and knights. Since I am still 16 years old, I am in a position where I should be called a real soldier oppa or older brother..
"Isn’t it because of the adults around them that children can smile? No matter how hard I tried, if they had only used the results for their own self-interest, I wouldn't have been able to keep up with even half of the current procession.."
Normally, I would have made a bold statement, but this time I was sincere. The visible power of faith was amazing, and the good deeds of those who believed in it and followed it were even more amazing. From the moment they first decided to follow this march, only those who had special feelings were already filtered out... but I think it is truly amazing that this continues even during the evacuation, not just for a day or two, but for weeks and months..
However, unlike me, who was only stating the correct opinion, others, including Redel, looked at me with great emotion, creating a very burdensome situation. It doesn't matter if you get all these stares when you're trying to sugarcoat something, because that's what you intended, but it's still a bit weird if it's not intentional..
"I will take the by-products of the Wind King to the capital of Itisel in my name. On the day we meet again, let's have a rematch with the alcohol of the human race.."
Even though he said he would never win due to the detoxification effect of the dragon's blood, Redel, a prisoner like Jeong Dae-man who never gave up, smiled and offered to shake his hand..
"I'll have to do my best to arrive on time.."
"ha ha ha!"
Redel does not make empty remarks. He had made a promise that he would personally deliver the goods to Etisel and that we would meet there and have another drinking party. Even though I am shocked by the undeniable excitement, I smile and join the outstretched hands and shake them vigorously..
"'Minoka and his troops will provide guidance to the 'outside'. I hope that your faith can stand upright.."
After saying a neat greeting, Redel turned without hesitation and headed towards the footprints. Raccoon Man Minokka came forward to take his place, so she turned her head slightly to look at Redel's back and added a word..
"He is very generous when it comes to asking people to do troublesome things. Isn't that right, dragon slayer??"
"For that matter, you seem quite satisfied.."
"More than this, I couldn't hate Bae because he was the chieftain who did troublesome things without saying anything.."
"You seem to be doing well in everything except drinking.."
Raccoon Man and other prisoners burst out laughing at the lightly thrown joke, and the loud laughter made Redel, who seemed to never look back, turn his head for a moment..
It was just the right pleasure to leave the realm of beasts behind and go on a trip again..
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There was no threat on the way out of the beastmen's territory..
Even Raccoon Man didn't expect it to be this quiet, but from our perspective, a good thing was a good thing. It may have been something strange when Iranorev died, but since they were all just monsters below him anyway, the beastmen didn't think much of it..
The steady march that started early in the morning continued until the sun went down..
"If we go another half a day, we'll be out of the zone. There are a lot of civilians, so I might have to go another day.."
"Since the direction is this way... I'll arrive at Laitor in about four days.."
The sun was still falling quickly, so they hurriedly built a camp and took a rest. Carl Kansi, who had been listening to Raccoon Man's story telling him the remaining distance, calculated the itinerary to Raitor, and was quietly organizing his thoughts while looking at the map. Saint Deoni slowly opened her mouth..
"Raitor also has ears, but since we are in the territory of beastmen, we have not received any information yet. If no significant information comes in even after going out, you might have to slow down your march and go on a scouting mission yourself.."
Although we had already heard the information brought by Karl Kansi, no one knew what other changes had occurred during our stay here, so no one was negative about the saint's opinion..
"Emmet, what is the maximum distance for the long-distance surveillance spell??"
"Without a medium, it's not very effective. So, when the Demon King's army monitors the human army, it uses monsters or animals through familiars or mind control.."
"It's a monster?"
"People with mediocre intelligence say it's easier than you think. Usually they use birds."
After hearing that, I thought of the harpy group I encountered when flying to the front line. I thought he was particularly aggressive and fearless, but maybe it was the result of the mind control Emmett was talking about..
Anyway, the conclusion was that if there was no news, we had to run. The first meeting I had after leaving the footprints ended without a clear plan..
After leaving the command center, I fell into a good night's sleep, feeling happy that I didn't even have to be on watch thanks to my title as a warrior. I must have just closed my eyes, but I woke up looking at the sun rising before I knew it..
"I hope your hunting will always be successful.."
Raccoon Man and his companions finished breakfast and headed back. After parting ways with them, the subsequent march was as normal as ever, and by the time I felt like I had to camp, I had reached the border of the beast people's territory..
The camp, which had been set up after sending a small scouting party outside the border in preparation for the possibility of contact, took shape in an instant, but there was no meeting. Thinking back to the early days when we gathered together on a daily basis to anticipate the future and revise our plans, it was a tremendous change..
But that doesn’t mean we’ve become complacent because of peace..
"The comfort of the beast people's territory is great.."
Just not having to worry about the Demon Lord was incredibly convenient. There was no separate safe house for a while, and I sighed as I thought that this too would end tomorrow..
At this, the saintess, who was continuing her meal, sighed and muttered, and no matter who said it first, she expressed similar sentiments..
"I hope the future journey is half as smooth as it has been so far...."
I realized once again that people all think the same and I couldn't help but laugh along with them..
The laughter broke down after hearing the news the scouts brought back..
"The situation inside Raitor is going in a bad direction for us.."
The contents of the paper that the saintess placed on the command center table with a stern face were concise..
[The Demon King's Special Operations Department intervenes. unfavorable situation.]
And the concise content was something I could not ignore..
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