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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 533

[533Tue] Brave Meets Brave

After my pseudonym was revealed, Taj did as he said and guided us without any caution..

The soldiers who were part of his group were more surprised than us because of the marked change in response. As soon as we left the alley, they were waiting for us as if they were on guard, and as soon as they saw Taj, who appeared a little late, with me and my arm around our shoulders, they launched countless hooks above our heads..

But what was even more surprising was what happened next. Even those who wondered what was going on had a different reaction as soon as Taj introduced me as the saint of punishment..

There were some who had doubts, but they were resolved along the Kalkansi line. It didn't take long for the soldiers' reactions and attitudes to change to infinite goodwill like Taj, thanks to the fact that there was someone who recognized Kal Kansi accurately, not just through hearsay..

Suddenly, the situation went very smoothly, but the excessive attention made me feel a little uncomfortable. I wanted to be as unobtrusive as possible, but I never imagined it would become so noisy..

"Of course, the customer did something quite extravagant at the time, but... enough time had passed for the rumor to spread. He was so busy that he didn't notice at all.."

It was only after hearing the words muttered by Kal Kansi, who was just as embarrassed as me, that I realized that a lot of time had passed since I entered the demon realm. I thought I wouldn't be able to go back quickly, but now that it's already been two months, flying all the way to the West due to the Oak Gate was like a rehearsal..

As my thoughts reached that point, I suddenly became curious about how the war was going after the front lines had been pushed back, so I asked Karl Kansi a question while the surrounding attention was reasonably distracted..

"Now that I think about it, there are no new rumors about the front line.?"

"After the Shinbeol incident, things are a bit ambiguous. I feel like I'm in control of the information.."

It was a series of answers as if to prove that he wasn't just sitting still while he was away from me..

It was certainly a major incident that was not good for the Demon Lord's army, so there would be a lot of potential to control word of mouth. How well it actually works is a separate question, but it's probably better than doing nothing. Just as I was thinking to myself, ‘There’s nothing I can do since Carl Kansi is not a professional intelligence dealer,’ I was about to make plans for the next step..

"A pioneer indeed. They say that they put a lot of effort into keeping their mouths shut this time, so few people even notice that information has been blocked.."

Taji, who had never lost interest in me after finding out my identity, suddenly intervened..

"...Taj, you speak as if you have heard otherwise.."

Now, his attitude was a bit burdensome, but his reaction was clearly that of someone who knew something, so it was hard to ignore..

"that's right. Whether or not it was really a ‘new punishment’ was a pretty important issue for us. The Count tried his best by asking questions in various ways and distributing money.."

"This seems important. Can you just tell me??"

"Even if I don't say anything, our Count will say it anyway, right? He would be very happy if I told him that you showed up.."

I was not ruling out the possibility that he was an extreme traitor who was using the church's coins to seek betrayal, but Count Raitor seemed to be a staunch believer in the Demon God Church with such a long history that such concerns could be forgiven..

"Rather, I bet my remaining legs on telling it like a saga. I still remember lamenting that I had even robbed myself of my personal expenses.."

Perhaps that is why Taj showed no hesitation in sharing the valuable information that the Count had invested time and money to obtain. Judging by the way he is giggling and recalling memories, he may still be on good terms with the count as he is a close associate..

"Was it difficult to get information? Was information expensive??"

"both. The shrinking of a front line that may not have been able to push for several years is not a light event.."

Well... it was dramatic in many ways. While he was still recalling the unforgettable scene in his mind, Taji, who had ordered his subordinates to increase the distance between them, spoke in a noticeably quieter voice..

"It is said that Itisel is also pushing forward in earnest, backed by the support of the Eshnua Empire. However, he is said to be making a surprising save considering he was pushed out without any time to properly prepare. But the Count found it strange.."

"Do you mean holding on??"

"The Demon Lord's army is keeping their mouths shut, but Itisel is in its prime, so there's no way something like that would happen, right? He stretched out and compared the information coming from there. It's an unusually large attack, but it seems like they're blocking it better than before.."

If I didn't know anything, I would have thought it was just Bae Su-jin. However, after learning that they were doing strange things and committing acts that were no different from blasphemy, I was able to roughly guess the reason..

"In the meantime, they popped out. Then I realized why."

And it was the same for Raitor. Taj lightly accepted the salutes of other soldiers passing by, and with a serious expression on his face, continued his explanation while stroking his scruffy looking beard..

"According to what I found out with the help of high-ranking priests, there is a strange energy mixed in. I don't know if they know, but you should avoid any contact with them until they die. Just bumping into it isn't a big problem... No, it's a big problem because if you do it wrong, you can die. Anyway, while there is no further damage, if you come into contact with their blood or body fluids without protection, unless you are a decent priest, you will not be able to treat them properly and will have to be left to die. I can't even die gracefully."

"...That's a bit too fatal.."

"It did."

Unlike Taj, who answered with a bitter smile, I had to do my best to hide my surprise at the new information..

There were corrosive bodies in Rengi Epagasierra and there was fighting before I arrived, but there was never a single story of strange infection symptoms like what Taj had just mentioned. There is absolutely no possibility that they were not aware of these serious symptoms, so it is possible that the corrosive bodies that appear here are a different type of corrosive body than the ones I knew..

It was Carl Kansi who helped me while I was wondering how to bring this up..

"There was no such story in the Holy Land.."

"hmm? What do you mean??"

"The church also faced those monsters and suffered casualties, but there was no warning about infection. The bodies of dead knights and soldiers... there were a lot of them that weren't in good condition, but they weren't in the shape you described.."

"...It's a different species?"

While Taj is visibly embarrassed, a few more soldiers than before are rushing in a different direction from us..

Unlike the soldiers I had just seen, my eyes automatically followed the sight of them running without even saluting. Unless our friends' military law was reversed, such actions were only possible in an emergency..

"Mr. Taj. Did something happen? It seems like the atmosphere of the soldiers has changed a bit.."

After listening to Kal Kanshi's words and asking a question, Taj, who was about to fall into serious trouble, was brought back to his senses, and only then did he look at his surroundings. And he clicked his tongue briefly.

"Looks like he showed up again. I'm sorry, but I'll have to leave your guidance to the soldiers. Usually they appear one at a time, but sometimes several appear as if to catch you off guard.."

There was no need to ask what had appeared. Because I had that much sense. Instead, he opened his mouth quickly, interrupting the man who was trying to give instructions to the soldiers..

"We will be with you too. It will help you."

"...Uhm, I feel like turning down... but we're very disappointed right now. It'll be okay?"

I don't know if it was because of the footprints left by Ravisher, the saint of retribution, but he earnestly asked for help from me, who obviously seemed like an ordinary human. It was clear that such a reaction was not typical, as the other soldiers watched and hesitated..

"I fought the guys I met in Rengie.."

"And being alive means that it is a very valuable force for us. thank you. I'll tell the Count later and make sure to thank him.."

Taji's ability to make quick decisions without hesitation was quite likable. He told me to come with the soldiers and ran at a speed that made it hard to believe I had prosthetic legs, and I, who was not yet able to reveal my magical powers, ran eagerly on my two legs like an ordinary human..

"customer. How did you feel about the soldiers’ pretense of popularity??"

Since the soldiers were clearly demons, they naturally slowed down and took advantage of the opportunity to stand behind, and asked a question..

"Rather, I wanted to ask. You really didn't feel anything?"

"uh. I didn't feel it at all. Honestly, it's hard to pay attention after hearing what the customer is saying. The distance was considerable."

Is this also related to hemolysis? That's the only reason that comes to mind right now..

As I furrowed my eyebrows and looked at my surroundings, Cal Cansi also vaguely realized what I was thinking and said, ‘Dragon blood is too much of a variable. I cut off the conversation by muttering quietly, “Know your physical condition.”.

Following his advice and concentrating on changes in my senses and body, I arrived at a large square where I could see what used to be a fountain..

Unless Raitor is a city of people who regard wasting water as a virtue, the fact that the fountain was destroyed must have been recent. As I looked away from the overflowing water that was threatening to soak the entire area, what caught my eye was the sight of Taj confronting several corpses, injured people, and two erosion bodies..

Since we arrived late, Taj and the other soldiers were already in the midst of a serious battle, but when we saw the scene, Kal Kansi and I tilted our heads and spoke reflexively at the same time without even saying who went first..

"It's slow?"

"I'm weak?"

It certainly looks similar to the Unlucky Hulk I know, but their movements and the force with which they hit the ground were very different from what I remembered..