Chapter 229
My Villains Episode 229
47. nightmare(11)
Atalanta guided us to a tent. It was a fairly large tent with a banner on one side..
A golden drapery with a grid pattern carved with red and white thread, a strong wooden frame supporting the roof, a thick and tough cloth like a tarp, a thick carpet on the floor, a soft-looking bed and a bronze brazier.…….
“••••••and.”
It's not glamping, what's so luxurious about a tent? It's quite different from my common sense..
But, it's not something you can't understand..
For the Nude people, this tent is not a temporary shelter, but literally a home. So I guess that’s why they put so much effort into it..
Heila followed me into the tent and looked at the chairs decorated with flower decorations and the low tea table, and her eyes sparkled..
“It's gorgeous. It's not even Asundo..”
“huh?”
In the Nude people, major and minor matters of the clan are decided through meetings of clan leaders and elders. ‘Asun’ refers to the sacred tent where such meetings take place..
“How did you know? This is not Asun?”
“Look at the badge. I heard Asun wears a red badge..”
“aha.”
Atalanta, who was putting a piece of coal into the furnace, opened her mouth..
“that's right. This is not Asun, this is my tent. So don’t be burdened and sit down quickly..”
“Is that so?.”
As I sat down with my butt down on the soft carpet, the bundle that had been sticking to my side from earlier also brought my knees together and knelt down. It's a shy attitude that doesn't suit a spoiled kid..
“……Why are you doing this? It's not uncomfortable?”
“It’s okay, it’s comfortable.” I feel like bursting out laughing when I see this guy, who used to cry loudly in a chestnut, sitting there pretending to be calm..
“Hmm. But what do you do?”
“I have guests, so I should offer them at least a cup of tea..”
Atalanta, who said so, skillfully prepared tea using a kettle, wooden armor, and a sugar can..
“......Uh, this.”
“I remember?”
I nodded with a wry smile at Atalanta’s playful gaze..
The tea she served was one with the scent of lily blossoms, and I had tasted it once at the foot of Mt. Graduil. They say it has the effect of clearing the mind.…….
“Should I give it to you like back then??”
“……no, it's okay.”
“Hmm, that's a shame.”
Actually, we didn't have time to sip tea, but we also needed a break..
In particular, after waking up, Cole and I went back and forth between dreams for over a day without proper rest..
I had surpassed human physical strength a long time ago, so this forced march was no big deal..
On the other hand, although Cole had become much stronger, he was still just an ordinary human. He took a few sips of warm tea, then leaned back against the bed and fell asleep..
It was the same with the bundle..
Since he had turned into a kitten, he didn't suffer much. However, he was humiliated because he suddenly changed into a human form, and after receiving a honey balm from me, he shed tears and shed snot..
The guy had pretty good physical strength, but he wasn't at superhuman level yet, so he was quite tired..
“……Aww.”
The bundle fell down in a kneeling position. I placed the head of the whining boy on my thigh in a half-asleep state and listened to Atalanta's words..
““We succeeded in controlling the void passage.” “Thank goodness. There are no side effects?”
“It's a little difficult because I'm suppressing it mentally, but it's not so much that I can't bear it..”
Atalanta smiled softly as she continued speaking..
“And, I got my freedom back. It's only half freedom.”
“what does that mean?”
“Because I destroyed Asun..”
……What are you talking about??
“Asun is not on your side?”
“It came true as prophesied..”
“•••••♦prophecy?”
«Ugh » huh*
Atalanta lowered her voice, her golden eyes sparkling. He must have been aware of Hayla sitting on the wooden chair next to him, savoring the tea..
“That prophecy you made.”
“••••••Oh, that.”
Something is ominous.
“In the process of opening the void passage, my power became stronger. And I killed six like you said.”
“six, who?”
“Asun's clan chiefs and elders. There were originally seven elders... … Atalanta's gaze turned to the bunch..
“Coincidentally, that kid killed two people in Longville. “I couldn’t tell you how horrified I was when I realized that there were only five elders and the clan chief left in Asun, making the number six.” “… … ah.”
Ha, I'm going crazy.
The six I mentioned aren't them. I am referring to the ‘six great enemies’ that you will encounter as you follow the vision hunter scenario.…….
As if she couldn't read my confusion, Atalanta continued speaking in a very triumphant manner..
“I threw away the name that the old people decided on their own. Instead, I took back the name left behind by my demigod father..”
“……Well, congratulations. That's what I announced to the clans..”
“that's right.”
“So what now? What did you do at Oduenne Port??”
“I want to get my hometown back.”
“hometown?”
“The hometown of our people, across the western sea..”
According to Atalanta's explanation, the homeland of the Nudein was somewhere far to the south of the Mittergeland Empire. She considered it her mission to reclaim the region and fulfill the people's long-cherished wish..
No, it seems like they view it as a shackle rather than a mission. I believe that true freedom will be achieved only after throwing off this last shackle..
Atalanta headed west for her freedom. They headed to Abidden, a province bordering the plateau, and Auduenne, the capital and port of the province..
During that journey, I absorbed two other Nudein clans and gained enough warriors.-
“……He said he entered the household of Prince Ulkar.?”
“Of course, it was temporary. To cross to the Empire, you have to cross the Bay of Blades, but now you have to do it anyway because of those who call you the King of Death and the Witch of Praise.
Because I can't float the boat.”
“No, there's still no reason to get involved in the fight.,”
While I was still gaping with my mouth open, Atalanta smiled broadly..
“Money is always needed. Besides, if you leave it to Prince Silver, it might come in handy someday..”
“What if I get used again like I was used by Count Tristan??”
“That won't happen. “Now it’s me who rules the clan, not the stupid, narrow-minded old men.” Atalanta shrugged her shoulders and added:.
“And, the Silver Prince is someone you can trust.?”
“how do you know that?”
“Well, your reputation is great, your master is praying……
“……Hey, you idiot..”
I know that Prince Ulkar is a person with good sense and a gentle personality. He's the one who made me a knight, but he doesn't even know that much.
But a prince is a prince, and you don't know what the people around him are like..
Even Sir Ariad, who is right now called 'The Silver Prince's Old Adder', is a man who will have no hesitation in using the Nudein as expendables if they get into their hands..
When I touched my forehead with that thought in mind, Atalanta waved her hand as if to tell me not to worry..
“There's nothing to worry about. The only ones directly involved with the prince's side are me and the warriors I lead. In fact, it's like signing a mercenary contract..”
“……Well, that's a good thing then
place.”
“Stop talking about that. Because there is another interesting story.”
“••••••What is it?”
Atalanta smiled brightly as she tilted the teapot with embossed laurel patterns and filled my teacup..
“The siege of the plateau was broken. a week ago.”
“what? you?”
“Oh, of course we weren't the only ones who moved. We're a little over 200 people at most..”
“then? Does Prince Ulkar have more armies to move??”
“huh. First, an army came over from the empire..”
“In the Empire? There's no reason for them to help Prince Ulkar..”
“No, the Calandari Order..”
“ ah.”
I remember a story I heard from Max, a merchant who traveled between the West and the Royal Capital. It was said that Prince Ulkar, who was cornered, asked for help from the Red Cloth Bishops of the Qalandari Church.…….
“‘I heard the 'Red Militia' has arrived. About 150 people?”
“ At best?”
“Not only that. They say nearly ten paladins have arrived..”
A paladin of the Calandari Church.…….
I rubbed my forehead for a moment and then opened my mouth..
“Who is leading the paladins??”
“Princess Theodora.”
“••••••also." Princess Theodora is one of the most famous people in Middleworld. She is so famous that I heard stories about her more than 30 times during my travels..
Princess Theodora is an unusual woman from her status..
Duke Avilambus Strom, the influential elector of the Mittergeland Empire, was her uncle, and Lionel III, King of Milan, was her maternal grandfather..
However, despite her noble status, she was the protagonist of an unfortunate fate..
Ten years ago, her father and brothers were embroiled in political strife and lost their lives, and she herself was confined to a convent at the young age of 15..
Actually, stories like this are very common in Middle World. The fun part comes next..
Princess Theodora, who thought she had become a nun, appeared one day as a knight of the Calandari Order..
Duke Avilambus, who had taken the title from her father, and Lionel III, who suddenly became the maternal grandfather of a heretic knight, immediately sent a letter of protest to the Calandari Church. The main thrust of the letter was to return Princess Theodora to her convent..
In response to the threatening request of Middleworld's most powerful figures, the Scarlet Bishops of the Calandari Church gave this answer:.
- Theodora is a noble knight appointed by the Lord and also an anointed one. The only one who can remove his ordination from her is the Lord of Light..
The answer contained the fact that Princess Theodora was not just a holy knight and a strong determination that she would never grant the request..
Lionel III was furious and expelled Princess Theodora from the royal family list, and Duke Avilambus ran to the emperor and asked for his nephew to be expelled from the country..
That wasn't what was important to me. It is much more important to be sure, no, there is a very high possibility that the famous Princess Theodora is one of my alts..
“……Hmm.”
If I remember correctly, among my characters there was only one female paladin who was running a campaign..
‘‘Salvation’ series, that is, ‘Seonggi Saenida’, which invests heavily in healing and assistance.’.
As in other games, in Dark World, healers are the light and salt of the party..
Therefore, if possible, no, he planned to make Princess Theodora his companion by any means necessary..
“……So, where is the army that Princess Theodora brought?” “I don’t know exactly. I think he's at High Castle with his uncle.?”
The 'High Castle' that Atalanta spoke of is a fortress in the highlands, and her uncle is Prince Ulkar..
Theodora's mother was the eldest daughter of Lionel III, and Ulkar was the eldest child of Lionel III. Thanks to this, we are uncle and nephew even though we are the same age, 26..
“Not all paladins.”
“then?”
“Because the snakes of Eyland have moved.”
“…… The snakes of Eyland?” Suddenly, I turned my head and made eye contact with Hayla. The woman, who was slumped on the backrest, blinked a couple of times and straightened up..
“Count Akele, you know??”
“……Of course I know.”
“Oh, that's right. Are you from Eyland? I heard that guy is very famous there.?”
“Well, that's right. You are the best knight in Eyland.”
......What kind of expression would Atalanta make if I told her, “I am that man’s son?”?
“Anyway, that person came out with a fleet and completely swept the sea. Thanks to this, most of the coast was restored..”
“What next? The fleet returned.?”
“Most of them returned, but a few remained in Biti..”
The region between Abidden, which borders the plateau, and Saven, where South Harbor was located, is Alvivton, and 'Vitian' is the name of the port city in Alvivton..
“It means that they settled down far away from the battlefield..”
“huh. In addition, the soldiers brought in by the Margrave of Landry to assess the surrounding territory.
Gathered together and broke through the siege,”
At that time, a loud singing voice was suddenly heard and swallowed up Atalanta's voice..
“Windy! west coast-
Munchi and Cole, who had been sleeping, woke up hurriedly at the loud sound that shook the tent..
Heila slowly put down the teacup and put the ‘Milky Way Gloves’ she took out from her pocket on both hands..
“Atalanta-!”
I stood up while holding Hrunting and shook Atalanta, who had a blank expression on her face..
“Come to your senses!”
“ O ugh” —
Atalanta, who held her head for a moment, quickly stood up..
“The dream is ending!”
“what‘?”
“What should I do, I didn’t know this would happen……
She looked confused but grabbed my wrist..
“I feel it. I'm going to wake up soon!”
“Raise the sails, let's go! to our hometown
Amid thunderous singing, Atalanta screamed at the top of her lungs..
“I wake up, but not you! I have to go!”
“Where are you going??”
“Follow me!”
We quickly left the tent following Atalanta..
Looking around, I saw the sunset coloring the sky, the horizon in the distance, and the low mountain ridges scattering like dust..
“Golden sun! Blow your breath-
“There it is!”
Atalanta ran across the camp and pointed to a tent with a red badge..
A black disk was floating at the entrance of Asun, a huge tent with the entrance flipped to both sides. It was a passage.
“nicks!”
As soon as the group arrived in front of the passage, Atalanta fell into my arms and kissed me briefly. And then I cried and wiped my face..
“……What should I do? I miss you already.”
“I'll see you again soon.”
“ O ”
flaw? —I •
“Overcome the rough waves! To our hometown
“Everyone, come on in! Because the Knicks will be sent last.-!”
When the last verse was heard, Atalanta hurried the group except me..
“Ugh, I get it. then,”
Cole quickly tried to jump into the disc, but frowned when he found Moongchi and Hayla motionless next to me..
“Mr. Bunchi, lady! I have to go!”
Although Kol was angry, Mungchi and Hayla stayed by my side without moving a single inch..
“you are! I'm going with Poi.!”
“No, now is the time-”
Heila agreed with silence to the group's stern shout. Cole just stamped his feet with an uncharacteristically embarrassed look on his face..
Atalanta, seeing this, bit her lower lip and quickly spoke in a somewhat resigned tone..
“I met Grania. Do you know who it is??”
“……Grania? Grania, a mercenary from the north?”
“that's right. Arnal, Farrell, Olga, Aville, Lemus, they're all in Auduenne.!”
Yes, I said I would raise a mercenary force and follow Prince Ulkar. Fortunately, everyone was safe..
“And please tell Mr. Hatanka..”
I wondered why the story of Ute Kwai suddenly came up, but I didn't have time to complain. This is because the dusty wind that destroyed the vast grassland was blowing over the campsite..
““What?” “Grania is protecting Kanzai Iopiya..”
“Kanji, what are you saying??”
Atalanta shouted, pushing me towards the black disk..
“Kanzai Iopiya!”
“who is that?”
“Mr. Hatanka's sister-in-law!”
“What-?”
wait for a sec.
It's IOP. It's IOP?
It's the default name for a female soul shaman.?
While I looked confused, Cole shouted loudly..
“Poinix! You have to go!”
“No, wait, why is Utequai's sister-in-law there?,”
“No way, Knicks. Hurry up and go!”
The wind of dust that erased Atalanta's dream was just around the corner, so I couldn't even say goodbye, let alone finish my sentence, and had to fly into the black disk..
Afterwards, Munch, Hayla, and Kol fell into the black passage.,
My vision went dark..
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