Chapter 533
My Villains Episode 533
68. To the capital(6)
Froshafen's lordly castle is a typical stronghold with a very old-fashioned or rustic style of architecture..
The Lord's Castle, a majestic fortress, massive military base, and residence of the ruler, was located on a hill in the middle of the city center..
As I climbed the gentle but long and winding uphill road to the arched entrance, I could clearly see the mud block-like houses and closely packed shops. When you pass through the entrance and enter the synagogue on the first floor of Yeongju Castle, you can see the complex city center through the narrow but long window..
If you recall from the time of the Blademan War, you could stand on the top floor of the spire with the entire city of Proshaven at your feet. The scenery was so spectacular that I remember almost screaming at the top of my lungs without even realizing it..
So to speak, this feudal lord was showing off his power in a very primitive way, that is, through height..
The ruler would be able to reaffirm his authority with the simple act of standing on a majestic castle with his back to the midday sun. Enjoy the power of looking down on your city from a god-like perspective..
Conversely, those below will have to crane their necks and frown to see their ruler. If you look up at the spire like that, you may become confused as to whether what is on top is a human or the sun..
Although it is a bit childish, it is a common metaphor for power that can be seen everywhere.…….
This was not limited to the location and shape of Yeongju Castle. It seems that those who currently occupy this place were not satisfied with that..
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As I ran with my men and arrived in front of the lord's castle, what I encountered were Nudein's elite warriors, 'Hares Kiss'. I lost my breath when I saw their behavior..
These sacred warriors who guarded Asun, the head of the clan, were transformed into her personal guard immediately after Atalanta, the 'Daughter of Salvation' and 'Victorious Leader', tore to death the insolent oppressors. Through a new oath, the Hareskis served Atalanta, the bloodline of their father Lord and the daughter of a wandering demigod, with faith, loyalty, and love..
However, Atalanta, who faced mental limitations due to a lifetime of suffering and the aftereffects of abusing the power of Void, abandoned all her followers and left. Not only the 'Zala Dub' and 'Lejun' clans who were subjugated under her leadership, but even the 'Al Kadari' clan, which was no different from Atalanta's own family, were almost abandoned. The Hareskis who served her closest were no exception..
The remaining holy warriors filled the interior and exterior of the lord's castle, equipped with gold-inlaid plate armor and weapons engraved with magical characters..
They were fierce, like well-honed blades, but as I approached with my men, they split to the left and right, clearing the way. Well, most of them were people who had fought together in a war, so there was no way they wouldn't know me. Even if they didn't know my face, if they had sharp eyes, they would be able to recognize Bicorn..
“Anuti, yudron salam hareth. Oh long time no see, Hunapi.”
A middle-aged man approached me as I got off the Bicorn and greeted me in a mixture of Gowlan and Milano..
It was Agos. A warrior representing Hareskis and one of Atalanta's closest associates. He and I had known each other for quite some time..
No, it's not like I broke my face..
They accompanied him for a while in Longville, hunting monsters, and were also with him when he wandered through the dimension of the powerful soul shaman Akanku Karamek. Moreover, he is a man who fought with Blademan in the war, so it wouldn't be awkward to call him a comrade in arms..
But perhaps it was because I saw the security guards’ behavior in the square that I frowned before greeting them warmly..
“Wow, I made a complete mess of money. What is this??”
After handing over the reins to Gollman, I held up Agos's splendid cloak and scolded him. He smiled bitterly and trembled at you..
“I had no choice but to wear it because it was an order from the elders... … . Pretty cool, isn't it? If I sell just this cloak, I can buy three or four colts.
It is.”
“It's awesome, but it's a mess. I feel like a rich man who is anxious to show off how much money he made..”
“haha••••••
“And, an elder? All your elders are dead.?”
“The elders of Al Qadari are like that. What I'm talking about are the elders of the recently formed 'Nouveau Community'..”
“……nouveau community?”
Those unfamiliar words reminded me of the conversation I had with Atalanta..
The Nude people are an ethnic group that believes in the Ghaulan religion. Except for those who have settled in the distant Amir Sultanate, most of them live a nomadic life scattered throughout Middle-earth..
Over that long period of time, the number of clans, the smallest unit that has been differentiated, has reached hundreds, perhaps even thousands. Even if you group it into the largest sect, it will still be divided into five or six branches..
One of those five or six sects was ‘Nouveau’. In addition to the al-Qadari, other clans that followed Atalanta also belonged to the Inuvoa sect..
“But what is the nouveau community?” “It is literally a community created by the Nouveau sect. It was formed about three months ago after deliberation by many adults gathered in the city..”
“Those adults are elders.?”
“Well, that's usually the case..”
“Ha, indeed. What on earth is going on?.”
I burst out laughing and looked back at the Hares Kisses that filled the front of the castle. And then he slightly tilted his head..
“by the way. What are you doing here so crowded??”
“That's... … . A signal has been received.”
“ signal?”
“The city guard placed an emergency alert. The lord's castle was being blockaded until the details of the situation were known, and Agos wet his dry lips with an embarrassed look..
““If my senses are not dulled, I think Hu Nafi has something to do with it.” “Why do you think that?”
“I understand after seeing Jonan..”
“John? my face?”
“yes. Hunapi always had that look on his face right before going into battle..”
I traced my face for no reason. I can feel the flesh chilled by the winter wind through the thin scaly handcuffs. An expressionless face with no noticeable curves or muscle contractions.
Of course it was in vain. I don't carry a mirror with me on the battlefield, so what's the point of knowing what kind of expression I made right before a fight?.
“I'm not sure... … . I didn't come here to fight.”
Seeing both hasty relief and a suspicious look in Agos' eyes, I scratched my eyebrows and added,.
“For now, okay.”
“Depending on the situation, you may see some blood. I can't guarantee.”
Yo o ”
“So, I'm going to stop it.?”
For a moment, it felt like the temperature in front of Yeongju Castle had dropped by a few degrees. Tension reigned between my men and Hares Kiss..
There were more than thirty Hareskiss surrounding us left and right. They have skills comparable to those of Milanol's knights, and are clad in expensive plate armor and magic tools. They are terrible fanatics who do not value their own lives..
Facing their hollow gaze, my men gently placed their hands on their weapons..
There were only eight subordinates who followed me, including royal cavalrymen including Randel, Golman the ‘monster squire’, Mittelman the ‘Bone Counter’, and Cala In the ‘first devil’..
Cal Ain lowered his hood to reveal the blue tattoo around his eyes, and Mittelman tapped his left hand, which had an extra thumb, near the quiver of arrows..
“••••••Uh, uh?”
Gollman, who had just tied the bicorn and the reins of his horse to the pole, looked around with a worried expression. And soon, as if he had grasped the situation, he hesitantly held on to the tall tree that stood behind the scaffold..
Just as Gollman was about to strengthen his waist, and I was just finishing calculating the experience points of the Hares Kisses and feeling hopeful. Agos, who was silent for a moment, opened his mouth..
“……The rightful leader of the Nuboa community is 'Aran Hares' Napidat, and you are his sun..”
He stepped aside and bowed his head politely..
“But how dare we stop Hunapi?.”
“••••••okay?”
“Eat it. I will take care of you.”
As the leader lowered his head, the Hares Kisses gave up and took a few more steps back. Uncharacteristic of fanatical warriors, something like a faint sense of relief seemed to pass through their eyes..
On the contrary, I nodded calmly and tried not to show any regret..
The hallway leading to the synagogue of the Lord's Castle was 3 or 4 meters wide and less than 20 meters long. Well, considering that this is a castle built a long time ago, this is a spacious and leisurely hallway..
However, to the person who occupied the castle, this hallway seemed insufficient to show off his power. Looking at the elaborate decoration, it feels like the inside is clearly visible..
First, tapestries with borders decorated with gold thread and colorful jewels filled both walls..
The tapestries on the left were embroidered with various geometric symbols and unidentifiable landscapes. The one on the right appears to represent the hardships, victories, and conquests that the Nude people experienced..
A woman flying with her purple hair flying while holding a white spear, and a man riding underneath her on a two-horned beast. It was clear that it was carved from the recent past, but the decoration and atmosphere were so excessive that it seemed like it was depicting a creation myth..
“……You really look like a rich man..”
I grumbled and took off the flimsy cloth. Eight curtains hung from the ceiling and down to the floor, in pairs, in a short hallway, each with the symbol of the Goughlan Church engraved on it..
It looks like they made an effort to somehow bring a sacred atmosphere to this tiny hallway, but I personally found it annoying and unsightly..
With that irritated feeling in my eyes, I threw open the door to the synagogue..
“Lu indiwat - Ubu?”
“......Hyala.”
Dozens of pairs of eyes gather. Ignoring the people making noise, I looked around the synagogue..
As I remember, there was a small but sturdy table here and maps hanging everywhere. It was a war room where a dozen knights and officers sat together and thought about the future..
It's quite different now..
The walls were filled with religious decorations instead of maps, a red carpet was spread on the floor, and a nice platform was installed opposite the entrance..
Fifteen people were standing under the podium, and only four people were sitting on the podium. Among the two platforms, there were three chairs with high backs on the lower platform, and a large, heavy chair reminiscent of a king's throne was placed on the upper platform..
“Agos, yalah antina min qiam? Qiam baelmik!”
“Uzuarnar!” Those standing under the podium shouted loudly. Their gaze was not directed at me, but at Agos who guided me..
Agos stepped forward with his hand on the curve of his waist and spoke in a calm tone..
“Hunapi is not good at speaking the language of Gowlan, so from now on you will speak in the language of Milanol or Ghelan..”
“Yal? Hyala!”
“On haramzirabun!”
Even after Agos continued speaking, the loud noises did not stop..
After observing the situation for a moment, I walked away with great strides. Thanks to the blatant and childish presentation of the synagogue, it was very easy to tell who needed help first..
“Ju, juan? Qirif!”
“Agos, walya diam hareth kith! Qiam baelmik!”
I couldn't understand a word of what was said, but one thing was certain: among the people gathered here, there was hardly anyone who didn't know me. The proof was that even though he was walking straight to the podium, no one was stopping him except shouting at Agos, Hareskis, and soldiers of unknown affiliation..
As the Nudein soldiers of unknown affiliation, who were probably the personal guards of those gathered here, tried to step forward, a Hareskith warned them what to do. Then, more than twenty soldiers retreated, clinging to the wall with their faces pale..
The people gathered under the platform dispersed with scared faces. The elderly people sitting on the high-backed chairs on the podium just opened their mouths as if they could not understand the situation, or dropped their jaws after accidentally making eye contact..
Thanks to this, I was able to stand in front of the highest pew in the synagogue without any hindrance..
“……what. He's a young guy.?”
“oh my god.”
A young man with a smooth face looked up at me and narrowed his eyes..
“You, the red knight?”
“ that's right.”
I smiled and grabbed his collar..
“Get out of the way. Because I have to work.”
“Aluf, what is this?-”
Before I could finish speaking, it flew about 7 meters toward the entrance. The young man fell violently on the floor and began to squeak as if he had been suffocated, and the startled Nu Dane people rushed to him and helped him up..
“Everyone, shut up. ”
A voice filled with magical power lifted the synagogue heavily..
As puzzled, incomprehensible, or hostile gazes gathered again, I sat on the throne proudly..
As Agos and Hares Kiss followed my men and stood next to the throne, the Nudein people, who were presumed to be elders and nobles, gasped in vain..
“Lu mawzir! Hiem hyalia ozom! Ondoro Rauram!”
Meanwhile, a middle-aged man was pointing a point at me and yelling something. Randel and the other guard cavalry were about to step forward, but I stopped them with a wave of my hand..
And he quietly extended his hand towards the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man, who was wearing a tunic and chaperon that was unusually stylish for the Nude people, was startled and shook his shoulders, but then started yelling at me again..
But, even for a moment.
Zutsutsu.
“Ohg, lu, lu dom?”
The middle-aged man groaned and stumbled as if he felt something strange. He touched his face with trembling hands. And by the time that hand reached my heart.
Pak!
It felt like a bomb had exploded in my chest. Blood was splattered everywhere, and at the same time, my head and both arms were also covered.
It bounced off. Both legs that were on the ground fell like pieces of wood..
“Ugh, ugh.！”
“Hyala, oh, hyala!”
The Nude people gathered in the hall screamed in panic at the scene of the human being spontaneously exploding. The soldiers who had retreated after receiving the warning ran outside in a hurry, but the others could not. Because Golman and Cal-Ain have closed the door tightly..
“ Off.”
Even if you are an ordinary person with little magical power and an untrained body, the body of another person
Exploding the ‘blood storm’ from within was not usually a difficult art..
Thanks to this, I was able to open my mouth only after breathing for a while and consolidating the mana that was seething uncontrollably..
“Shut your mouth.”
Only then did the synagogue become quiet..
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