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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 56

And after a bit of a tedious wait, we hit the jackpot..

"Wow, was that today??"

"ha ha ha. Have a good day at work!"

11It was a little after midnight, and the guys who had joined hands with the demons had managed to make it to a bar and were coming out of the dungeon laughing in droves. Anyone who sees it will think that I am an adventurer who lives sincerely in the world..

Well, in a way, it might have been intentional. To create the illusion that their actions are just and noble..

"The night shift today is going to be really hard.."

"When wasn't that the case??"

"Fuck. Don't be late. Remember last time you were an hour late and sent someone??"

"The atmosphere isn't good already, but I'm aware of that. Don't worry, I'll be there with you at 6 o'clock.."

"That would be so cool."

The number of people moving is 7 people. After briefly greeting the guards, they gathered together as naturally as possible and began heading into the forest. Since I was sure to take the same route when I came back, I immediately adjusted my posture and notified Gaendal..

"I'll follow you and check the route.."

I bowed and moved, leaving behind Gaendal, who responded with a light nod. It wasn't hard for him to keep his distance, and it wasn't hard for him to hide his popularity from them..

I could see how long this routine had been repeated and maintained by the defenseless yet familiar faces of the guys. When I thought about it, I only heard that they were demon worshipers, but I was never told what they did in the abandoned dungeon and how they ended up being caught. Since you said it was a request from the royal family, is it possible that they are keeping an eye on people who could become the seeds of treason? If they weren't connected to the demons, would they have ended up being purged in some other way??

"3I never thought I would be so happy to be able to go out once a week.."

"I'm not worried about money, so I'm like this, but I still hope that the gate will be completed quickly so I can get out of the way.."

I don't know anything else, but I think it probably met its death in some way because its snout was light..

gate? Are these bastards really helping build a gate near the capital that demons can use? I have virtually no knowledge in that area, so I can't tell if this is something that takes a long time to build in the first place, or if it takes a long time because it is so large..

I continued the chase, hoping that Lellie might know something, but while they were chatting excitedly, they didn't share any more useful information. The only thing I additionally learned was that their friendship had become stronger over the long period of their life in captivity..

They tended to walk hurriedly in the hope of resting as quickly as possible, and it took about an hour for them to completely leave the forest. It will take more than twice as long to come back drunk. It was a distance from which I could understand why I didn't even hear the words that I would adjust like a sword..

But that still means you won't be more than an hour late..

I used my magic to get back in a bit of a hurry..

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About 30 minutes passed before I returned to Gaendal, and another 10 minutes passed before I returned to the campsite with him..

As I tasted the warm stew that greeted us upon our return and was reminded of the importance of companionship, Gaendal relayed the information we had discovered overnight. In addition, after I finished telling the story about Gate that I had heard while tracking them down, Lellie explained it to me with a serious look on his face..

"I'm not an expert, so I don't know the specifics, but I know that making the gate itself doesn't take this long. Perhaps their goal is to expand it to an appropriate size.."

"expansion?"

"First, create a gate, fix the spatial coordinates, and from there, gradually widen the passage and secure it to ensure safety. So...shall we say it feels like penetrating a mountain the size of a needle hole and then digging a tunnel based on that hole??"

"It really hits home. It must be a huge construction project.."

As Gin said, it was a metaphor that was easily understood at once, so we non-magicians were able to understand the situation while shaking our heads..

"That doesn't mean you can't use that gate now. A crypt requires digging from the front, but a gate widens the needle hole little by little. I don't know what size they want, but considering the time that has passed, I think it's safe to assume that the opening will be at a level where one person can stand and move around without any problems.."

"If it's open like that, you can't just line up and cross over.?"

Catherine's question seemed quite funny in my imagination, but it was valid. Wouldn't an army be created even if we came over with only the supplies that an individual could carry??

But in the end, even though there was a limit to the size of the dungeon entrance, it was clear that there was a good reason for them to care about the size of the gate..

"It's quite possible, but the fact that the demons don't do that means they have other tricks up their sleeve. It's just that we can't figure it out right now.."

"If nothing else, it's clear that this tactic will never be beneficial to us. At least according to what Eldmia heard, it's still far from completion... could that possibly be a variable??"

"well? First of all, what I can confirm is that there is a wizard here who can build a gate. I don't know if it's a demon or a human, but it's ambiguous because both are possible.."

A request from the royal family. Maybe its real purpose is to punish the traitor who can create the gate..

It is also quite possible to assume that a person of his caliber wants to die as a mere demon worshiper without any time to find out why he rebelled against the kingdom. Since there was also a wizard, I couldn't help but be suspicious..

"Other than that, the gate cannot be used during expansion work. Actually, it's not completely non-existent, but it's very dangerous. If you make a mistake, it may disappear in this space, or it may pop out somewhere else and appear in a completely unexpected place.."

"Like in the middle of the sky?"

"All variables apply. It could be deep in the sea, or it could be half stuck in a rock and die instantly.."

hmm. That's a bit too scary. Since such an example is popping up right now, it may be a real case. Lellie finished speaking while others shared similar horrors..

"What is certain is that the person who can create the gate is currently inside the dungeon. Also, no matter how many variables arise during expansion, you can't cut it off right away, right? If you cut it off like that, the gate will be completely destroyed. It would be a different story if we gave up and closed the gate, but that's not a bad condition for us.."

In any case, even if the gate is intact, you have to find a way to destroy it rather than go through it. I would rather be grateful if they destroyed it in a hurry..

Once the gate was sorted out, our work became extremely simple..

"Will Eldmia, Yekatrina, and Gin take care of the 7 people who have returned??"

Killing 4 guards, including the shift personnel, and 7 others who were drunk and let their guard down when they returned. Since I have to find my way back, I am of course included, but I wonder if I really need two more..

"In fact, if you're drunk, it's enough to do it alone. To make things a little more comfortable... Catherine's War Hammer might be able to help with the confusion.."

"huh? mine?"

"yes. It's so big that you can't help but be scared.."

If I were to return home drunk and see someone in front of me, I would definitely not be able to come to my senses. You wouldn't know it if you had the title of "Chwigeom (取劍)", but there's nothing an ordinary person can do except get confused..

"Right. Then, just in case, I would like Catherine to accompany me. It's not a situation that you can't prepare for, and there's no harm in doing so.."

"That's a wise thing to say."

As long as we work as a team, no matter how much we can do alone, I think it's natural to follow suit if a team member wants to eliminate anxiety, so I agreed without hesitation..

"Let's see. Even if they really move to arrive at 6 o'clock, at the pace they took...do they still have about 4 hours to spare? Eldmia? When will the raid begin??"

"I'm just planning to hit it near the entrance to the forest. There's no harm in hitting it in advance.."

"Then, even if I can't do it, I'll have to start moving around 3 o'clock. There is no need to relax while going. Now that I think about it, I was able to come back quite quickly. I wonder if there will be any problem with Catherine following me.?"

"In my own way... I was in a hurry by using aurors, so considering the battle that would follow, it would be a bit unreasonable. It would be better to hurry just enough to not interfere with the battle.."

This is an Eldmia raid where speed and accuracy are the motto. If you get Catherine's help, it will take less than 5 minutes to kill all 7 drunks. The rest was just pure travel time..

Normally, I would have tried interrogating them, but considering the bond between the guys I've only seen for a short time, there was a high possibility that it would be a waste of time, so I decided to give up..

"If they are very conscientious, around 4 o'clock, considering their slow gait. Even if not, I'll start leaving town at 5 o'clock like I always do. It's not like we're in the military, so there's no way we'll be here on time or in a hurry just because we're supposed to be there by 6 o'clock. It will only move based on the time it takes to get there. You can join in about an hour.."

In the end, the story was that we had to either rejoin at 5 o'clock or join around 6 o'clock. Ga Ndal nodded her head as if she understood..

"hmm. Even if you are late, I will take care of your expenses as soon as your shift starts at 6 o'clock.."

"yes. If there is a problem with your plan, I will come running and tell you in advance, so you can boldly implement it.."

Anyway, if you use your magic power and sprint, it's possible to cover the distance in 10 minutes..

If I had been in a past life, I wouldn't have been able to do something crazy like sprinting through the forest, but now it's not impossible..