Chapter 142
My Villains Episode 142
37. Baroness's Request(3)
“Phew-”
I took a deep breath..
The cold energy of dawn awakens the spirit, and the refreshing mountain air soaks the body..
““Gandaaagh!” Stylish Steedman came swinging his ax while yelling harshly. When I held out my shield, the ax blade wrapped in leather was snatched up. Steedman gritted his teeth and pulled down his shield..
“Wow!”
Tendons sprouted from my bald head..
Although it had quite a powerful force and added weight, the load I felt was not that great. But if you hold out here, the training won't progress..
As if I was being dragged, I lowered my shield and lashed out with my club. The freckled mummy standing next to Steedman took the attack with a quick movement..
“It's now!”
At the shout of leader Amias, two quarterstaffs rushed towards my neck and shoulders. Steedman was holding his shield, and Mira was eyeing the wooden club..
“good！”
Let's shout with joy and let go of our shields,
“kitchen，”
Steedman stumbled for a moment. I lowered my posture and pushed forward. Two quarterstaffs aiming for the top split the air..
“Mira, now!”
At Amias' shout, Mira swung her wooden sword. The stab aimed at the neck is quite sharp..
“Inhale,”
Lowering his posture, he hooked the club around Steedman's leg and pulled with all his might. The guy fell hard and bumped into Mira..
“Get away from me, you pudgy bastard.!”
“what? “This bitch-” Leaving Mira and Steedman’s voices behind, I rushed at Amias..
“shit!”
The axes coming down at each other are extremely vicious. Although the blade is wrapped in thick rawhide, if struck correctly, it is enough to break a bone..
I watched the ax's trajectory and carefully swung the club..
earth!
The club hit the side of the ax blade, bounced and stuck in Amias' chest..
“Keck!”
The moment Amias hit his butt, I did a forward roll..
wedge!
The sound of waves scattered above my head. Even though I know it's an arrow without a tip, goosebumps appear on the back of my neck..
He got up and alternately patted Bunny and the calm Jenessa. When Boonie lost his quarterstaff, I quickly picked it up. Then he threw it towards the fence as if he were throwing a javelin..
“ Q »
I charged at Steedman and Mira while Archer Cole twisted his shoulder to avoid the quarterstaff..
The sparring that was not sparring was quickly concluded..
Amias took off his chain vest and unbuttoned his quilted clothes. My body cooled and steam rose in the early morning air..
“Okay, damn it.”
There was a black bruise etched into his hairy chest. Amias groaned and slumped down against the fence..
Steedman asked, giggling among his colleagues who were sitting nearby and resting..
“Did you break any bones? Why are you so upset??”
“Damn, this bastard.”
Amias looked down at his anger and sighed deeply..
“Don't start a fight. “Because I don’t want to lose energy in the morning.” “I don’t have the strength to fall any further. Mira, who was rinsing her mouth with cold water, grumbled..
“It's been quiet for the past few days, but today it's a lightning storm..”
“Don't complain. I know opportunities like this are common for minnows like us.?”
Buni agreed with Amias..
“That's right. Thanks to training, your skills have improved a lot..”
“Hey, who doesn't? You can say it's difficult. We are not monsters like Poina Ha Tanka..”
As Mira grumbled, the gang turned their gaze towards the vacant lot..
“Hehe. Use your head, Poynix..”
“Whoop, whoop-”
In the vacant lot, Poinix and Ute Kwai were wrestling topless..
Although Poynix was over 190 degrees tall, he looked like a growing boy with Utequai, who was as big as a bear..
Phoenix, holding Utequai's arm, gritted his teeth..
“Turn it off!”
The muscles in Poynix's back and waist were torn apart. The intention was to pull out Utequai's legs and knock him down..
At first glance, the attempt seemed to succeed, but,
“Act like a cow again.”
Utequai easily regained his balance by spreading his legs to the left and right. When I pressed my shoulders at the same time, my phoenix stretched out as if I was lying face down..
“Ugh,”
““Don’t straighten your back!” At the same time as he shouted, Utequai's arms wrapped around Phoenix's waist. A huge, tattooed man showed explosive power..
Boom!
The two huge bodies spun around, with wet grass and dirt splashing around..
“Mr. Geese-”
On top of Phoenix, who was violently thrown to the floor, Utequai firmly settled down..
“Move, Phoenix!”
“Shut up-!”
Poynix tried everything to remove the sturdy back mount..
As the two merchants struggled, the dirt and grass everywhere became dented and became a mess. It was a sight as if a bear and a cow were fighting..
Amias swallowed dry saliva..
“……Of course, we are not Lord Phoenics or Mr. Hatanka. But even half of that temple, no, even half of it would make a name for itself in the surrounding region..”
Buni burst out laughing at those promise-like words..
“Are you willing to do as much as half an immortal and half a giant? I want to make a contract with the devil?”
Before the frowning Amias could say anything, Cole spoke in a stern tone..
“Lord Phoenix is not an immortal, and Mister Hatanka is not a giant. So we don't have to make a pact with the devil either..”
“Cole is right. We just have to do what we can at our current level. I got the chance, so I should think about moving up..”
“……Well, right.”
Buni fell silent at Amias’ words. He didn't seem very convinced..
The wrestling between the two merchants continued for a long time. Phoenix tenaciously tried to counterattack, and Utequai responded skillfully..
Just as the sun was fully visible and a group of visitors were knocking on the lodge door, the wrestling was over..
About eight people were seated at two large tables in the bar. At my table were Utequoi, Amias, Cole, and the morning visitor..
Today's breakfast was black bread, aged cheese, and turnip stew..
Of course, the word was turnip stew, and thanks to the fact that I had a few silver coins in the kitchen, a very luxurious menu was served on the table..
The stew, which was fragrant with flower petals and gardenia, contained more seared pork belly than turnips, and was topped off with raw eggs and sheep's milk. Yes, you need to eat this much in the morning to gain strength..
“Ah, now I live.”
As I emptied my bowl of stew and sank back into the chair, the young man sitting across from me quickly asked a question..
“Are you answering now??”
“Why are you so impatient? wait a moment.”
When I called Jung No-mi and ordered food, the young man's face distorted..
“Sir, are you ordering me again? You already ate three bowls.……
“That's stew. What I ordered now is fruit..”
“......ugh ”
O •
The one making the groaning sound was a young man named Veldin..
I was acquainted with him through hunting-related matters, and he was also Longville's scribe. Unlike his usual neat appearance, he was now a mess of night dew and dirt..
I asked a question while taking a sip of beer..
“But how did you get here? Anupads will be crowded..”
“I passed through the forest at night..”
Veldin continued, pointing to the soldiers he had brought..
“Since they are both natives of this area, they know the nearby terrain inside out..”
“Hmm.”
I nodded and rummaged through the fruit Jungomi had brought out. Then he took out a green apple without any blemishes and cut it in half..
“ I want to eat?”
“……No, it's okay. I have no appetite.”
I took a big bite of the apple. The sweetness was so weak that it made my tongue sting..
It's so fucking delicious. I need to give you a bundle..
“I came to convey the words of the Baroness.?”
“Yes, that's right. The Baroness would like to ask the Lord for help..”
“Help. What exactly is the situation right now??”
Veldin, who had been shaking his leg throughout the meal, came up with an answer before I could finish speaking..
“The lord is missing, and there are less than half of the soldiers left..”
“Who is directing it??”
“This is Chester. He's the head of the training squad at the territory..”
“training leader?”
This is someone I've seen a few times. He seemed like a seasoned soldier, but he wasn't a knight..
I frowned as I picked up the raspberries and ate them..
“Sir Killian?”
“that is••••••
Veldin's expression darkened and he sighed. Then he moistened his dry lips and opened his mouth..
“You disappeared.”
“Is Sir Killian missing too? With Baron Mallory?”
“It's a little different. Lord Killian didn't go on a campaign..”
What kind of bullshit is this?.
“The only knight in the territory didn't go out to subdue the monster? So what did Sir Killian do??”
“He was protecting Longville. permanent residence
“That was what you meant.” “… … It's hitting the mark. So how did he go missing, Lord Killian??”
Veldin hesitated for a moment and closed his eyes tightly..
“……I'm not sure. All I know is that Sir Killian disappeared the day after news of his disappearance came..”
As I remained silent, Steedman, who was eating stew at the table next to me, shook his head and muttered..
“It just jumped out.”
“no! Sir Killian is like that.-”
Veldin turned around with his eyes wide open.
though,
“what?”
I made eye contact with the scary gangster and kept my mouth shut..
The young scribe looked back at me, tracing his beer mug with his ink-stained hands..
“……What matters now is not Sir Killian. We have to protect Longville..”
“How many soldiers are left??”
“A little less than a hundred people.”
Well, it's not much..
“There are mercenaries too. If we put up a fence and hold on, we might be able to chase Anupad out..”
“It's holding up for now, but we don't know what will happen when Anupad Shaman regains his magic..”
“Anupad Shaman?”
“yes. Mr. Chester said that there is Anupad who pours out all kinds of evil curses..”
Anupad, the curse-throwing shaman..
I asked, scratching my eyebrows..
“Isn’t that Anupad, the two-headed guy? black hair and white hair?”
“……you're right.”
‘It's like a sword and a cry..
As expected, this is the most shitty combination. The remaining random names would be ‘Female General Ounshida’ or ‘Tongbone Gishta’..
“how do you know that?”
“Oh, I have some information too..”
“……indeed. I guess you kept your ears open this way too..”
“ huh?”
At my equivocation, Veldin smiled slightly as if he was somehow not upset..
“I was worried because he didn't seem very interested in my story. Even after listening to Mrs. Nam’s words,.”
“……What did the Baroness say??”
“They said he was a very warm person. He knows chivalry..”
“……who? I?”
“ yes.”
Ute Kwai, who was drinking beer next to him, burst into laughter..
“That woman had stones in place of her eyeballs.!”
“This bastard.”
“Hahaha!”
Ignoring Ute Kwai, who was pounding the table approvingly, I shrugged at Longville's scribe..
“Please tell me thank you.”
“You can tell it directly, sir..”
“No, I have other plans..”
“If you plan?”
“The plan to deal with the Anupads..”
I continued, crossing my arms..
“There are still more than a hundred Anupads. But they're not all together in one place.”
“You really know it.?”
“I heard there is information..”
This time, it wasn't glossed over; it was real. This is news I heard from Atalanta's subordinate..
“Sir, what you said is correct. They just wander around and don't show any signs of attacking..”
“Because they don't have siege weapons. Kalchaek, no, the shaman is probably waiting for him to regain his magic..”
“I guess so..”
“In this situation, there is no reason for me to be put under siege. All you have to do is use this as a base and engage in guerrilla warfare..”
“Umm.” Veldin quietly narrowed his eyes as if something was bothering him..
“My name is Lord Phoenics. in fact… … He lowered his voice and was about to say something..
“Uh, Ellen.?”
When I turned my head at the sound of Buni's threatening voice, I saw Ellen wearing cotton pants and a white shirt entering the bar..
Seeing Ellen like that, the Amias gang were dumbfounded and asked questions..
“uh?”
“……You're walking?”
I left those voices behind and quickly approached Ellen..
“Why did you wake up so early? without sleeping anymore.”
“Because I'm hungry.”
“Ah, I'm hungry?”
I caught Nomi Jung who was passing by, ordered her to eat, and then guided Ellen to the table. At that time, a familiar voice was heard from behind..
“I guess I can't even see?”
“Attal, Atilia?”
“I'm a little sad.”
Atalanta glanced at me kindly and yawned long, covering her mouth..
Then he stretched out his long limbs. Abdominal muscles and forearms exposed through thin fabric clothes are gently relaxed..
“Okay - there's no place on my body that doesn't ache because of someone..”
“……Uh, yeah?”
“Oh, that's right.”
As Atalanta smiled mischievously, Ellen narrowed her brows..
“What are you talking about??”
At that moment, I completed the answer surprisingly quickly..
“Atilia got hurt by a ghoul because of me. They say they had a hard time getting rid of morale..”
“ ah.”
Ellen continued speaking as she headed back to the table..
“……Try mixing strawberry, red thistle, and honey. Because it is effective in purifying the body.”
I frowned at Atalanta, who shrugged, and followed Ellen..
“Could you please get out of my way??”
Ah, yes.”
At Ellen’s words, the young scribe gave up his seat with a shocked expression. Amias and Kol quickly got up and cleaned up the scattered dishes..
At that time, Ellen said something completely unexpected..
“thank you.”
“••••••yes?”
“Thank you. Amias, Cole.”
There was a short silence..
“Uh, that's it.”
While Amias was confused, Kol, who was relatively calm, quickly answered..
“Thank you, nothing else to say.”
I left Cole wiping away my cold sweat and sat down with Ellen..
“Why did you come out? I'm tired. wait in the room.”
“I was hungry and wanted to get some morning air..”
“……hmm. I'm not sleepy?”
“I'm sleepy. You can eat and sleep more?”
“uh? Yeah, of course.”
what? What on earth is this gentle expression and soft voice??
Ute Kwai, who was quietly watching the conversation, looked worried..
“Mana addiction is serious. need to go to the priest.”
“It's okay, it's a lot better..”
Ellen looked up at Utequai and added,.
“thank you for your concern.”
Taking advantage of the confusion that even Utequai was in, Atalanta dragged a chair next to me. Then he pointed to the beer glass in front of me..
“Nyx, take this.”
“uh?”
“beer. You can drink it?”
“ah. Yes, drink it..”
Atalanta, who drank beer, let out an exclamation and then smiled..
“Ha, I thought I was dying of thirst..”
“Shall I order you another drink??”
“First of all, let’s start with the meal. I'm hungry too.”
Atalanta grabbed the middle-aged waitress and placed her order, then sniffed my shoulder..
“I've been sweating since morning?”
“Oh, I trained. Because it's been spreading a bit these past few days..”
“Mmm, that's amazing..”
Atalanta came towards the nape of my neck, brushing her hair..
“Hey, wait a minute..”
“Ah, why.”
“Well, it's a bit uncomfortable..”
“What's so uncomfortable?”
While I was pushing Atalanta away and cuddling with her, I kept an eye on Ellen..
Ellen, who had just dipped her spoon into the stew, glanced at Atalanta and sighed..
It was a smile.
It was a very relaxed smile, filled with something like ridicule or sympathy..
I don't know what to say.
Comments