Became the youngest disciple of God of War - Episode 167
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“That was a funny joke, Luan Badnicker. If it weren't for the current situation, I might have laughed. It seems like you'd rather develop your wits than your skills..”
Barter seemed to dismiss what I said as a joke..
I also nodded, not really saying this to start an argument..
Of course, I have to say something separate from that..
“Please allow Brother Hector to leave..”
“That story is already over. I don't have time to find a safe place.”
“So you're saying we're going to leave the cadets here? In the middle of this dangerous enemy territory?”
“Not really. There is a building we just left. We've disposed of most of the dolls inside, so it's a much safer place than other places. I plan on taking you there..”
“…….”
I didn't mean to just throw it away..
Considering the situation, it is a reasonable decision..
then…….
Rather, Hector may have insisted on giving priority to emotions. Aside from Barter’s sarcasm, that is..
‘A hateful guy.’
There are people I want to hit even if they say the right thing, and by my standards, this guy called Barter is that person..
“Is there a place that's much safer??”
“What does it mean??”
I explained to Dean Alderson about the base being secured through the Hemp Law..
“…….”
After the story was over, Barter's expression changed slightly..
In a crisis situation like the current one, having a safe place means a lot..
“It seems reckless in many ways to continue tracking in the current situation. First, let’s go to where the dean is and reorganize..”
“no.”
But Barter shook his head..
“Even if you don't fight the princess, you must continue the chase. At least I need to know where I'm staying..”
“Then what about the cadets??”
“I will change the strategy. A small elite group will continue to track the princess, while the rest will protect and guide the cadets to the building where the dean is located. And I select the people who will follow up..”
Barter said.
“Me, Hector, and even Marco. The three of us will come and see the situation. Luan Badnicker, you need to take charge of the cadets..”
Really, it's so hard to understand..
I said in a crooked tone..
“I will join in place of Hector..”
“You?”
“…….”
Barter looked at me..
When I looked at those emotionless blue eyes, I thought of Seren for a moment..
Seeing things like this made me think that even though things are different, we are still family..
Will other guys feel this way when they see me and Hector??
While I was thinking about useless things for a moment, Hector intervened..
“Please do so, Lord Barter. Luan is much stronger than me.”
The moment Hector defended me, Barter's men murmured slightly..
Since Hector is famous for his high pride, what he just said seemed a bit surprising..
“Are you asking me to believe that now?.”
“It's true, Captain..”
And even an unexpected person joined Hector's opinion..
‘That guy…….’
I was wondering something, and a slightly familiar face caught my eye..
It was Marco.
That is, the man who was disguising himself as a bar owner and obeying Glenn's orders, and through a brief battle, it was determined that he was a special task force..
“Captain, I can vouch for Luan Badniker’s skills. It is not at the level of a single zero degree. Even if Hector Badniker is missing, the power will actually increase..”
“…hmm.”
Is he a member of the staff of a special task force??
Barter’s expression changed slightly. It's a very different attitude from when I listened to me or Hector..
“…good night. Don't do that.”
“Brother, I will go with you too..”
At that time, Seren also joined in with a calm voice. The moment Barter frowned slightly and was about to open her mouth, Seren continued her words in a quick tone..
“Don't you know my blessings? Although it is blood-red, it is a night with a full moon. My physical condition is much better than usual..”
Barter hesitated and let out a long sigh..
“…Phew, I understand. Then, a total of four people-.”
“Me too, me too……!”
Glenn, who was slightly away, raised his hand..
“I will go with you, Lord Barter.!”
I have bright ears too.
Even though I was deliberately speaking so softly that the prince and other cadets could not hear..
Barter's expression was the hardest it's ever been..
“…Your Majesty, I beg your pardon, but I cannot accept your name..”
“It's about chasing down Sister Perist.?”
“…….”
“I will be of help. The blood of the imperial family can feel each other. If it's for tracking purposes, you'll need me..”
I gently helped.
“Please allow it. That guy won't be able to carry it..”
Just my opinion, Glenn might be stronger than Marco.
The rankings I saw at the Tower of Training are the same, and he has a lot to hide in many ways..
‘Moreover, if you are from the royal family, you are also born with an innate aptitude for anti-demon fighting..’
Even without divine protection, the instrument will endure better than most owners of divine protection..
Barter looked at me and said.
“The judgment is mine, Luan Badnicker. Don't cross the line.”
“I'm giving you advice. It could be advice.”
“It's the same thing. And you speak too little. It looks like Badniker's etiquette training was very good..”
“Haha.”
“That's not a compliment.”
Barter glared at me slightly, but I just shrugged..
“…….”
Seren looked at me with bewildered eyes. It was as if I had never seen someone treat my brother like this..
“Phew…….”
Barter finally sighed again..
“All right. Instead, Your Highness, you must follow my orders at any time..”
“Of course.”
In the end, he seems to have thought that the benefits of accompanying the prince were greater..
It was a fortunate development for me too..
What should I say?.
Somehow I felt like I wanted to keep Glenn in sight..
“…….”
Did Glenn feel something too??
I felt eyes slightly observing me..
* * *
After showing Hector and the cadets the way back, we immediately continued the chase..
Looking at it like this, it turned out to be quite a strange aspect..
The leader was Barter Goodspring, followed by Marco..
The ones guarding the rear were me and Seren, with the prince caught between them..
As you can see just by looking at it, it is a formation that protects Glenn..
Perhaps this was the reason why Barter allowed the prince to accompany him. I guess he decided it was safer to keep him by his side..
‘You're going to go away because you're frustrated..’
It's much safer where the dean is..
I grumbled to myself, but it seems like the nature of humans like Barter is like that..
The type of person who can't be sure unless they see it with their own eyes. Actually, I'm of the same type, so it's a bit unfair to just swear at him..
anyway…….
The outside of the building was literally a scary place, so we moved around very nervously, but why?.
“…That's strange.”
“yes. It's so quiet.”
Barter muttered, and Marco agreed..
It's just as I said.
About an hour has passed since I parted ways with the group, and I haven't encountered a demon even once..
Even in a relatively safe building, if you walk this far, you probably bump into a plush toy two or three times..
‘Something is strong.’
Then, from a little distance away, I felt the eyes of a doll staring at me..
It seems like I'm the only one who noticed.
I quietly sharpened my senses and prepared for the upcoming battle, but…….
[…….]
The doll didn't move. I just watched quietly with empty eyes..
“I think it's this way.”
Whenever the traces of the princess are lost or Barter's memories are vague, Glenn steps in and guides the way..
As I quietly watched the back, Seren said.
“what's the matter?”
“…You said it before. The princess and the prince, one of them is suspicious..”
I had an experience earlier, so I whispered in a voice so low that Glenn couldn't hear..
The voice was so low that even Seren nearby could not clearly hear it..
“It was like that.”
“Looking at the current situation, it is clear that the princess is the mastermind. But even with that in mind, there were some parts that didn't make sense, so I thought about it differently..”
“how?”
I lowered my tone even further..
“Is there a possibility that they are both church members??”
“…….”
I saw Seren pause..
“Maybe I'm thinking too much. Still, it means taking everything into consideration first..”
“…no. You're right. I had forgotten about that possibility. I'll keep that in mind too.”
It was about time we finished the conversation, nodding to each other..
Barter's steps stopped..
It was in front of a building.
“…….”
It was, without a doubt, the most run-down building I had ever seen..
It would not be strange to say that it was an abandoned house rather than a building, and combined with the blood-red lighting unique to the world behind it, it created an eerie atmosphere..
However, it was smaller than other buildings.
To be precise, it's about the size of a building in the real world.?
‘In fact, it makes me feel more uncomfortable.…….’
When I thought so, Barter said.
“Last time I checked, the princess entered this building. Your Majesty the Prince, how are you feeling?.”
Glenn's eyes turned to the building..
“It seems like there's a trace inside here, but I don't know much more than that. I guess I'll have to go inside to find out..”
In the meantime, I looked at the building, recalled its current location, and tried to substitute that into the changed topography of the world behind it..
The answer came quickly.
“…Research Building No. 13?”
Then everyone's eyes turned to me..
the barter asked.
“What does it mean??”
“There is a ghost story that circulated around the Academy. There are a total of 12 research buildings, but it is said that a thirteenth building that does not exist appears at certain times.…….”
I counted the distant research buildings one by one..
“Looking at the location, I think this is the thirteenth building..”
“…….”
The mood calmed down a bit..
Did I say something pointless??
When I thought about that, Barter said:.
“Just go inside.”
It was right after the Barter in front opened its doors..
“Wow-!”
A black figure attacked us with a loud scream..
The moment Barter immediately drew his sword, I hurriedly spoke..
“for a moment!”
I passed the barter and caught the flying guy..
“Ugh.”
Why is it so heavy??
It looks like it caught a flying rock. If I had neglected my physical training just a little bit, I would have just blown up..
An unusual blue head lifted its head and looked at me..
“That blonde badnicker?”
It's Mir Giant..
Was this guy dragged in too??
But it's not in good condition.
His hair is matted, his breathing is heavy as if he is being chased, and his eyes are spinning round and round..
“calm down. what's the matter?”
“W, this place is strange! We need to run away now.!”
“What are you talking about??”
“There's a monster in there……!”
At the same time, footsteps were heard from far away, and this time, several people appeared..
Not only Evan, but also Charis, Charles, Pam, Zeros, and Charon were our spirits..
“Get out now!”
Charon, who was standing in front, shouted when he saw us just entering the building..
Maybe it was someone else, but it was Charon who shouted..
This guy is the best among the provinces when it comes to situational judgment. Without hesitation, I kicked down the door I came in through..
“Lord Barter! It's dangerous!”
Barter was still looking inside, but it was only when Marco loudly warned him that he looked away..
thud… … ! thud… … ! thud……!
Heavy footsteps were heard from inside..
I felt a big guy approaching me as if he was trampling down the hallway..
It was hard to see his figure because he was covered in the darkness of the black hallway like clothes all over his body..
However, it was very thick and had an elongated shape..
The moment Carol came out for the last time, the door was quickly closed..
But it wasn't safe outside either..
Wow!-!
Immediately afterward, a group of dozens, perhaps more, of puppets suddenly appeared behind us..
“Well, what is it? This number is?”
“It wasn't there until just now…….”
Among the confused leaders, I noticed Glenn..
“There are so many…….”
Is the pale face acting?.
Barter spoke to me in an ambiguous situation..
“Luan Badnicker, please take me to the building you mentioned..”
I nodded, pulling out the Onmyodo sword..
“Follow me.”
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