Chapter 384
My Villains Episode 384
62. Deception Tactics (II)
“……He ran away like that and collapsed as soon as he arrived at High Castle.?”
« O ” ugh.
Heyla licked her lips silently. And somehow he spoke with an expression of difficulty..
“By the time they brought you here, your heart had already stopped..”
Suddenly, a shiver runs down my spine. I almost died in vain while going on a rampage, believing in my meager power..
I thought I had become strong enough through the trials I've gone through, but it seems like I'm still not strong enough to run wild on a battlefield full of knights and wizards..
Well, I guess I was surprised by a fatal spell while fighting an opponent who had better swordsmanship than me. It was natural that his life was in danger..
You would have to be at least level 40 to not have trouble in a situation like that. Otherwise, you need to get better equipment, have better sword skills, or have more men..
While I engraved the renewed sense of awareness in my heart, Hayla continued her explanation..
My condition at that time was absolutely terrible. Perhaps because he was running around with a dagger stuck in his heart, he had exhausted all his magical power and vitality..
Even though I have regenerative power comparable to that of a troll, I had limitations and could not repair my body without any nutrients..
Moreover, the skin on his head and face had been completely peeled off by the acidic slime, so he looked like nothing more than a pitiful corpse. Even Hayla didn't recognize me at once..
Under normal circumstances, I would have just died. But fortunately, there were three women by my side who worked miracles..
The three women were none other than Heila, Theodora, and Iopia..
“This Opiyado?”
I had already guessed that the previous two had treated me..
As expected, Theodora borrowed the power of God to perform the healing while Heyla injected blood full of magic and vitality..
But I didn't know that IOPIA was also involved..
“Like I said, you were like an invoice. It's natural for the soul to fall out of a dead body..”
“••••••soul?”
“huh. soul.”
Iopiya, who had been sick for two days after feeling the presence of a pagan god, was already up and waiting at the cathedral by the time I brought her in. It was as if she knew in advance that she would need the god..
“She played the role of holding the soul that was about to fall away from the body..”
“……I held on to my soul?”
« After O ” •
It is said that it is truly amazing that only a 17-year-old girl performed a miracle that would have been performed by a high-ranking priest of the cardinal level. Not for nothing are they called ‘soul’ shamans.
Lee is not
Meanwhile, I was a little nervous..
I am confident that I have adapted to this world, but the question of what to do with my soul was still unrealistic and untouchable..
Of course, I have encountered ghosts and ghosts several times. There have been times when I cut it down myself..
But the story about ‘my’ soul feels quite different. Besides, I never imagined that so much could have happened while I was briefly unconscious..
“If it weren't for IOPIA, you would have been nothing but a shell. It looks fine on the outside, but inside it's an empty lump of flesh..”
“……I guess I should say it’s fortunate, right? Where is Io Piya??”
“I fell ill again. He said it was his first time holding onto the soul of a dead person, so he probably overdid it..”
«Ugh
There was a subtle warmth in her tone of voice. Are you feeling grateful to IOPIA?.
Now that I think about it, Heila also looks somewhat tired. The area under the eyes is also a little dark. It looks like the blood transfusion was overworked..
I quietly looked at Hayla and held her hand..
“thank you.”
Hayla didn't say anything for a moment. The eyes just softened a little. It was a subtle change, but it was clear that she was smiling at this level..
“••••••I am,”
The moment Heila was about to open her mouth,
Growling-
My stomach was screaming..
she asked, widening her deep, black eyes..
“hungry?”
“……Uh, a lot.”
To be honest, I feel like I'm starving to death. I have no strength whatsoever in my body. Is it because it wasn't so much that I almost died, but that it was right after I actually died and came back to life?.
Hayla said, looking a little depressed..
“I can't help it. I have to endure it.”
“what? why‘?”
“Because my internal organs were damaged..”
It was not Heyla who gave the answer, but a woman who suddenly appeared from the side aisle..
“••••••Princess?”
“Sir Phoenics.”
It was Princess Theodora..
She was dressed in a long, loose tunic over a linen shirt and a white apron. At first glance, he looked like an ordinary nun or nurse, not a paladin representing the Calandari Order..
Of course, the word ‘ordinary’ was a bit ambiguous. This is because Theodora's off-white color was far from ordinary..
If Hayla was a beauty who seemed to absorb light, Theodora was a beauty who seemed to spread light. Even though her light blonde hair is covered with a head scarf, she appears to be wearing a golden halo..
The curves that could not be hidden even with thick and loose clothing also attracted attention. Would you say it's a voluptuousness that matches the benevolent atmosphere?.
“I didn't know you would come to your senses already. I guess I should say I'm glad?”
The princess, who must not have noticed my admiring gaze, approached me and placed her hand on my forehead. For a paladin's hand, I automatically close my eyes at the very soft and soft feel. A faint white glow pours over closed eyelids..
“……I don't feel anything wrong, but I still need to rest. Try to leave the boat empty until at least tomorrow or the day after tomorrow..”
“yes?”
At the sound like a thunderbolt, I, who had been comfortably closing my eyes, was startled and asked a question..
“No, you want me to starve for that long? I'm fine now,”
“My heart and brain stopped for a moment, but there's no way I could be fine. The internal organs of the stomach are not in a state where they can function normally..”
“No, that's not it. I feel like I'm going to starve to death at any moment.?”
“You won't starve to death because you have blood transfused by Miss Hayla..”
“still,”
“Even if you don't become a vegetable, it's the Lord's care for you, so don't complain unnecessarily and just drink lukewarm water..”
I complained a few more times, but Theodora was extremely firm, unlike her usual lenient nature. Heyla wasn't much different, so she just quietly turned her head away when she received my subtle gaze..
“Make sure you also think about your master’s well-being and act accordingly..”
“Yes, princess..”
The princess gave instructions to my subordinates and servants with a stern look on her face, and then went over to the bed next to her..
I grumbled for a moment and then closed my mouth, and O Khan, the monk brought in by Eson, was taking care of his wounded men..
Kugu Palace.
From far away, a faint roar was heard..
“……What are you talking about??”
“well. Isn’t it Destructionist and Trebuchet??”
Heyla's calm answer made me realize the situation and opened my mouth..
“No way, they're still fighting?”
“huh. I guess the siege has begun now..”
“This is crazy-”
As I quickly tried to get up, a white hand pressed my chest..
“Ugh,”
Is this an aftereffect of being stabbed in the heart? I feel weak due to intense pain that I have never felt before..
“I plan on dragging my returned body back to the battlefield.?”
That's correct. Right now, the priority is to focus on recovery and regain my condition..
Still, I couldn't hold back my curiosity..
“No way, the siege started right after that battle.?”
WO ” ugh.
“No, they would also need time to control the damage. Why are you attacking me so stubbornly??”
“They say you killed Conrad.”
“……What, master? What do you want to do??”
Hayla blinked for a moment before answering..
“Burcard's nephew.”
“ nephew?”
« O ” ugh.
Konrad was a knight with a brave character that did not suit Altenberg's blood, and he was someone Burcard cherished like a son. Prince Savellard, the father's eldest eldest son and currently commanding the Alzenberg army, also regarded him as his own younger brother..
“‘It is said that he also killed 'Black Hand' Odelidis, 'No Retreat' Sorg, 'Rock Mountain' Hafner, and 'Sword of Noon' Colzen..”
“Who are they all??”
“I heard they were Sabellad's favorite knights. I didn't know anything?”
“uh. You can't speak loudly during battle..”
Prince Savellard lost all of his cousins, whom he cared for as if they were his own younger brothers, and all of the close associates he had attached to protect him. In addition, Hofken Seongbaek, the sword master invited by his father, was seriously injured, and half of his students lost their lives. For the sake of the military's morale and the family's reputation, it was impossible to retreat with only losses..
“The attack is being carried out by mobilizing the slave army and magic corps, but it is not that urgent. Prince Ulkar is alive and well,”
Before she could finish speaking, another faint roar was heard..
This time it was a human voice..
A loud yet faint voice that is presumed to originate from the outer wall..
“……That's Utequoia?”
«Ugh » huh*
I can't believe the shouts shouted from the far outer wall reached the inner cathedral of Andal-Viren. It's something that no one but Utequoi can even dare to imitate..
“They said they were setting out to persuade the warriors of the Sueatan tribe... … I guess it didn't work out well.”
Since Ulkar was leading from the west gate, my men had also joined him, except for a few. If Utequai is out there, you won't have to worry too much..
“Well then, let's get moving.”
“trunnion.”
When Hayla made a stern expression, I waved my hand..
“I'm not saying I'm going to the battlefield. I said I just need to settle down, so there's no need to take up space here..”
Even now, Andal-Viren's cathedral is crowded, but when the siege begins in earnest, a greater number of wounded soldiers will pour in than ever before. It would be better to leave room in advance..
“where to go?”
“Let's go to the castle tower of High Castle. Even if the prince is away, his staff will be there..”
At High Castle, there are privateers led by Conwhir, Derbyshire, and McCaig, as well as old artillerymen led by Burnt Donnell and Sixth-Year Mittelman. Although his condition was not good, he would be able to at least maintain his position as commander..
Hayla seemed to hesitate for a moment, but eventually accepted my offer. In any case, there was no need for treatment from priests. On the way to the castle tower with his healthy subordinates, he stopped at the Rose Garden Inn, which was originally used as a lodging. It was because Hayla was so stubborn, and it turned out that it was to take care of Hrunting (what was) that had been kept in my room. She almost never tried to let Hrunting away from her side. Do I have affection for that unidentified egg?.
Eventually, by the time we arrived at the castle tower, the sun had set while the surrounding area was filled with faint roars and shouts..
It was a moonlit night.
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