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Chapter 43

My Villains Episode 043

12. firefly night⑴

I took a step forward and spoke, cutting off Grania's regret..

“To the right is north. There is a sea in the south, so let's go north..”

Grania and the rest of my colleagues looked puzzled at my firm tone..

Grania made eye contact with Arnal for a moment, then shrugged his shoulders and asked me..

“North is on the right? How do you know that?”

“just.”

“… just?”

“huh. I have a good sense of direction..”

It was very difficult to determine the direction through the winding passage..

Well, it wouldn't be a big deal if you only had one compass, but in this world, a compass is quite valuable..

Of course, it was something we didn't have, and Grania, who knew this, narrowed her eyes slightly..

“•••Are you kidding??”

“What a joke. That's not the case right now.”

The reason I chose the right one was simple.

It happened in the game.

But I didn't make up any excuses or grounds. Because I thought it would be better to just go out shamelessly rather than saying things I couldn't understand..

In their eyes, I am a mysterious(?) warrior who uses blood magic, so I might just overlook it..

I added with a calm expression..

“Everyone, you don’t know which one it is anyway, right? It's better to check it out first while you're thinking about it..”

“I don't think it's that simple to think about.….”

While Grania was trailing off, Arnal, who was scratching his head, walked over and looked into the crypt that was open in both directions..

After looking intently into the darkness, he took a few steps into the cave and knelt down on one knee to touch the dirt and smell it..

Arnal, who had been looking at both sides, opened his mouth with a calm expression..

“Umm. The one on the right seems to be correct.”

“why?”

“I don't know if I feel that way after hearing it, but….”

Arnal stood up and said so, shaking off the dirt from his hands..

“The soil on the right seems to have less water. The left side is slight but slopes downward..”

“I guess Poynix’s sense was not entirely wrong..”

Perhaps thanks to Arnal’s words, the doubts on my colleagues’ faces eased..

Ellen, who was next to me, looked up at my face, tilted her head and muttered..

“I heard that if you practice blood magic, your spirit will develop... … You seem a bit harsh..”

“•••huh? It's so bad?”

“You know in advance what you can't know. Can this be called inspiration??”

•••Wow, was I too complacent?.

Dark blue eyes twinkling in the torchlight looked up at me. Feeling his probing eyes, I pretended to be nonchalant and smiled..

“I've always been good at taking pictures since I was young..”

“I don't think it's enough to take pictures... I thought it was a bit strange even a few days ago. You knew Poison's identity just by looking at his face. How can you know the face of an assassin whom even the city guard does not know??”

Ugh, now that I think about it. I told the guard captain that I recognized Poison's identity after hearing the conversation between him and his subordinates.?

Of course, it was a lie that did not make sense to Ellen, who was present at the scene..

“Uh, that's - seeing the way he moves and the way he uses poisoned weapons.,”

While I was talking casually, Ellen narrowed her eyes and asked the question again..

“Come to think of it, the same goes for secret passages. As soon as you came to this city, you asked to go out through the secret passage in the sewers, right? It was just a story floating around like a ghost story among the residents, but you were sure there was a secret passage..”

“Oh, that….”

Damn, the look on his face made me half-convince that I was hiding something..

“Actually... I just hit him. If I show my quiet side, you might not trust me, so.”

“Hmm.”

As he was giving me a suspicious look, Grania suddenly came between us..

“wait for a sec. Now, I don't think it matters whether Phoenix is ​​a gambler or a prophet. It's getting late, so it's best to decide whether to move or not.……

It was a polite tone, but Ellen sneered as if the sarcasm was offended..

“Ha, are you telling me not to waste your time now? what are you?”

“…No, I don't mean that.”

“Then shut up and get crushed. Talk to me carelessly, ah!”

Before he could finish speaking, my hand reached out and grabbed Ellen's cheek. Then the startled guy pinched his cheek and started yelling..

“Ah yes, this is Mahahaenjia!”

“Grania is the one who saved you twice. I told you to speak politely?”

“Continue! Ahhh!”

When I let go after wiping her cheek a few times, Ellen gritted her teeth while cupping her cheek..

“madam…!”

He clenched his fist and shook for a moment, but he didn't kick my shin or anything. Since my armament was quite strong, it seemed like I couldn't find a corner to attack..

Ellen immediately bit her lower lip and screamed..

“It hurts! I told you not to do this！”

“You decided not to say that..”

“I didn’t say she was an old maid, so why?!”

“•••Oh, an old maid? “Maybe that’s for me.” I left Grania muttering with a shocked expression behind me and spoke in a stern voice..

“Is it okay if I just stop using that word? You have to be careful with your tone of voice too..”

“Ha, how? I'm telling you to at least bow down like you're serving your master.?”

“You know what I'm talking about. I forgot what I promised earlier?”

Ellen kept her mouth shut in response to my question. Then, seeing him turn his head away, I suppressed a laugh and scolded him..

“I don't blame you. Do you see things getting better little by little? Trying hard

I know it exists.”

“I'd like to praise you more, but I have to hurry now. I'll explain what you're curious about later, so let's get moving for now..”

“•••Seriously, I think your praise means something.?”

The guy muttered and adjusted his backpack. His lips were pouting, but his eyes were slightly drooped and he seemed to feel a little relieved..

“Okay, now let's get moving..”

As I clapped my hands and looked back at my colleagues, Luke suddenly caught my eye..

Mr. Luke, who had deep wrinkles between his eyebrows as if he was thinking about something, smiled when our eyes met. Then he nodded his head slightly, as if he was praising me for a job well done..

Hmm. I feel strange for some reason.

Not long after taking the right passage at the crossroads, my colleagues

‘I realized that my ‘intuition’ was right..

The slight slope gradually became steeper and became an obvious uphill road, and a faint wind passed by my ears..

In addition, the salty smell of the sea began to sting my nose, covering the damp, fishy and earthy smell. It was clear that the outside was getting closer..

But... when I think about it, going out isn't the end. I need to avoid the siege of magic bandits and find reinforcements, but I'm not sure if this will be as easy as expected..

It's getting late, so I have to think about camping soon.….

Fourteen hours have already passed since we left the inn at dawn..

It was a bit tiring, but my colleagues were still gathering strength, perhaps because they were confident that they were getting closer to their goal..

Ellen, whose face was covered in sweat, also climbed the hill without stopping..

Is it because I awakened the spell this time and my stats went up a bit? Or maybe it's because the luggage is light. Anyway, he was walking surprisingly well..

While I was looking at my colleagues, I suddenly heard a voice in my ear..

““Wait a minute, everyone stop.” When I stopped and signaled, the group following me stopped. Then he noticed me listening and held his breath as if he was used to it..

'Dexterity', one of the basic stats, represents reflexes, dexterity, and senses..

My current agility value reached 20 points, exceeding the limit for a criminal..

Accordingly, my hearing was also at an extraordinary level, and my colleagues knew this, so they kept their eyes fixed on me and remained silent..

“It's the exit. There are guys guarding it.”

“ how much?”

“There are two voices I hear - there are probably more. I'll take a look first. wait here.”

Having said that, I walked carefully, leaving the torch to Arnal..

As I climbed the curved cave, the voice became clearer little by little, and finally, as I turned a narrow corner, I saw an exit with faint moonlight streaming in..

“……At that time, about fifteen guys came out on horseback, all of them wearing shiny armor. “It must be the knights.” “That’s right, they say it’s less than two hundred people.?

Will you be our opponent??”

“From what I heard, I heard that there are also guys like ‘Howling Waves’ and An Kir? If you look at me funny, you will get a big nose injury.”

“Ankir? The ‘giant’ Ankir? Damn, I was lucky to be stuck here, but the exit was guarded by two guys with torches..

The guy wearing the leather skullcap had a thick knife like the type used in a butcher shop strapped to his belt, and the guy wearing a hood was holding a short spear..

The two guys, who at first glance looked like thieves, were busy chatting among themselves..

As I listened closely and watched their movements, I could hear several snoring sounds..

Well, I think there are at least ten of them. Looks like they set up a camp to guard the exit..

I cautiously retreated and informed my colleagues of the situation..

The group's faces hardened for a moment when they heard that it seemed like magic bandits had set up a camp..

However, since it was already expected to some extent, it did not seem like a big surprise..

Mr. Luke sighed, stroking his now darkened chin..

“Hmm. It's very difficult because you don't know what's going on outside..”

“You might end up trapped in narrow terrain..”

When Grania agreed with Mr. Luke and expressed concern, Arnal shrugged his shoulders as if asking what was the problem..

“I can kill at least one rat or a bird without anyone noticing. I don't think there will be any problem if Ellen takes care of the remaining one..”

“Then?”

“Well, let's just run out and deal with the rest..”

Grania, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, raised her hand..

“Wait, wait. Why does speech naturally happen like this? I forgot I was supposed to retreat when the exit was blocked.?”

“They say everyone sleeps. This is enough to try.”

“Still, it's dangerous. Besides the guys guarding the exit, there might be someone else on watch... Also, Ellen's magic isn't very quiet. Those who definitely wake up

There should be.”

“That's all I have to endure. If you're in a hurry, you can scare them and chase them away..”

Mr. Luke, who received Arnal's chin gesture, smiled bitterly and said it would be difficult..

“Against humans, the effect won't last long. If you are a powerful person, there is a limit to how shocking you can be for a moment..”

“Oh, it's a shame, but that's about it.-”

“Moreover, the scream drawn from the abyss spreads quite far. The sound is loud, but all kinds of animals will run wild and wake up the entire night. I don't think that's a good idea..”

I took out a glass bottle from my pocket and showed it to my companions who were talking about various things..

“How about using this??”

“that?”

What I took out was the ‘Potion of Invisibility’ obtained from ‘Quick Feet’ Torvald..

It's a pity to waste all the valuables I worked so hard to acquire... Hey, if I save it, will it only end up being shit? Let's just write.

Ellen, who was lost in thought alone, slowly nodded and muttered..

“…Yes, invisibility might be the answer..”

“I have a good idea?”

“huh. Just wait a moment.”

After saying that, Ellen took out a cloth and a glass bottle from her backpack. The glass bottle contained a sticky liquid with a dark green tint..

Having been close to him the whole time, I was able to recognize the identity of the glass bottle without difficulty..

“Paralysis poison? Where are you going to use it now??”

“Gotta poison them.”

“Addicting you? Wake up the sleeping ones and feed them.?”

Ellen frowned at my question as she put on green leather gloves..

“Don't talk nonsense, just wait a moment..”

The guy who said that held a glass bottle filled with paralyzing poison and recited a small spell..

“In-fridge, dando imbre......

With a low incantation, a cold air emanated from the hand wearing the alchemy glove, and soon water droplets began to stick to the glass bottle..

Just before the dew that stuck to the glass bottle froze to a whitish consistency, Ellen carefully opened the lid. Then, I poured the cooled contents onto the overlapping cloth and filtered out the lumpy ingredients..

After squeezing out the ingredients a couple more times, he wrapped the remaining piece the size of a finger in a fresh cloth and handed it to me..

“ruler. If you have some spare time, it would be nice to just dry it and turn it into powder... It’s a temporary measure, so there’s nothing you can do about it..”

“…What is this? whatever?”

“You really don't have any sense of humor, you‘?”

Seeing my confused expression, Ellen shrugged her shoulders, crossed her arms, and began to explain..