172 – Devil (1)
“So… He broke in while I was eating, played with him, and then killed him?”
“Yes.”
“The reason you killed us right away was because you sensed our presence?”
“Yes.”
“Huh, indeed…”
Rex reacted with an absurd reaction to my extremely monotonous answer.
Soon he turned his gaze towards the forest ogre. A corpse with its mouth and head completely cut open.
It is much larger than an ordinary ogre, so it is quite a dangerous monster, but not for me.
To me, large monsters are just objects that are easy to hunt. Most movements are slow.
“Were the rumors true? I came from living in the Forest of Chaos.”
“Do you think it’s true? There’s clear evidence here.”
“I’m glad they didn’t swing that ax at us.”
Rex’s group, the adventurers, looked around at the ogre corpse and chatted.
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They decided to dismantle the ogre body themselves, so there is no reason for me to have it anyway.
Because there was a lot of money and there was no shortage of food. So I decided to just give it to him.
“I’m sorry if you take it like this, so I’ll pay you later. If I tell the guild, I’ll be able to receive more requests than just orange.”
“Thank you.”
“What is gratitude? Anyway, can I really take that with me?”
They say I don’t need it. I don’t know how many times I’m saying this.
Forest Ogre is highly valuable as an alchemy material and boasts a considerable price.
Probably, from Rex’s perspective, it would be so good that they could afford to splurge for a month.
It seems like my conscience is being pricked when I hear that they are giving me something like that.
“Honey. No matter what, you shouldn’t give something like that carelessly. How expensive is that? If it were someone else, I might have kept my mouth shut and not paid any compensation.”
Like this. They are anxious to somehow provide more compensation.
In a harsh world, a hard-earned job has no choice but to be calculated.
If you don’t, it’s easy to get caught. The moment you appear easygoing, you may be abused by power.
“It’s okay. I have a lot of money.”
“A kid like that stays in the forest without ever coming back?”
“I’m used to it.”
“I’m used to it, and it’s naked, so wash it first. What are these clothes? They’re already tangled. I can’t even wash these.”
What Rex said is right. It’s been a day since I entered the forest, and my clothes are already dirty.
From the blood of beasts and monsters to the dust. This is because guests welcomed us as soon as we entered the forest.
Simple monsters like goblins and gnolls attack in the morning, and wolves usually come at night.
I didn’t want to lose my strength either, so I wanted to ignore him, but he just rushed at me. Honestly, it was a little absurd.
‘It’s normal to back down even if you make a small threat.’
Beasts and monsters have much stronger instincts than humans.
Basically, the ‘fear’ of predators is built in, so you can intuitively sense that you are in danger.
It was like that in the Forest of Chaos. Unless the monsters came from outside, most of them tried to avoid me at all costs.
But not here. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a new face, or if they’re basically vicious people.
‘It is likely to be the influence of the devil.’
Devils have the ability to control monsters, but this is only possible from blue.
For example, just as hobgoblins, a variant of goblins, rule over their subordinates, demons are similar to this.
“Hey, Rex! I’ve packed everything I need! If I stay here, there will be people who smell me and come!”
“Okay! So, what do you want to do? Are you going to leave now?”
“No.”
I have to check what needs to be checked before leaving. Originally, I had planned to stay in the forest for a few days.
But Rex seems to be worried about me. He made a confused expression and started nagging me again.
“Sweetheart. No matter how strong you are, the forest is dangerous. In particular, there are rumors that the northwest forest is serious. Academy students like you came and got seriously injured?”
In the forest of chaos, I ruled as a predator rather than an adaptor. I wanted to say this.
Still, he didn’t bother responding because he was genuinely worried about me. I just blinked.
Finally, Rex seemed to have given up halfway, sighing and taking something out of his pocket.
It was a small cylindrical object, and its red color was very noticeable.
“It’s a flare. If there’s any problem, use this. Okay?”
“Yes.”
“You just have to pull this string here, so you know that. Then be careful.”
Rex and his group took what they needed and left. I would like to take everything with me, but I don’t have time.
I saw them off and looked at the ogre. This is a guy who had all his organs removed, including his heart.
If he was hungry, I would have told him to leave it alone, but it wouldn’t have mattered. I checked the compass and took a step forward.
‘There is a high probability that this guy is similar to the gatekeeper.’
Forest Ogres have a very wide activity radius. But strangely enough, this object stayed in only one place.
Like a gatekeeper guarding the entrance. Judging by this, there is a high probability that the devil’s habitat is nearby.
I guess I’m slowly increasing my strength by using monsters like an army.
‘If I think it’s dangerous, I’ll kill them all and move them to another place.’
The devil is a very unique being. Even though it has no color, it has intelligence from the beginning.
The more life you take, the more your level increases, but your intelligence remains the same. Just looking at this, it would be similar to a human.
Of course, what he does is no different from a real devil. Basically, it is a lifeless entity and can only maintain its form by taking on life.
That’s why I tend to commit all kinds of evil deeds and misdeeds. In some cases, the devil is behind human trafficking forces.
‘He’s really clever too. ‘Because he ordered a monster to hide the fact that it was his own doing.’
The guy I’m trying to catch must have a good understanding of human ecology.
Otherwise, it would not have been possible to hide the fact that it was the devil’s work by using monsters as shields.
What’s more, they are so quick to notice that if they sense any trouble, they run away immediately.
It’s a bonus to steal the life of the monster you used as a subordinate just before it runs away.
-Kirik? Kirilik. hehehehe.
-Keruk. Kerrr.
It was then. I heard a very small sound in my ear.
As soon as I heard that sound, I immediately lowered myself. This is to reduce even small noises.
After that, it moved very slowly. Unless you come right near me, it will be difficult to find me.
It is virtually impossible to be discovered as it is a place with a lot of bushes. So I increased my speed just a little more.
‘Is it there?’
Not long after, I discovered a cave with a very wide entrance.
In front of the cave, three goblins, two orcs, and an ogre each stand guard as guards.
They usually bite each other, but if you see them together… It’s clear.
I am certain that the devil I was looking for lives in that cave. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be so organized.
“Unit 3. Who is the captain?”
“It’s inside. I’m hungry.”
“Who are you today?”
“It’s human. Got it.”
Just then, a group of goblins who had gone out to scout returned. But strangely enough, I could hear everything they were talking about.
Monsters that are close to humans, such as goblins, gnolls, and orcs, can communicate with each other.
This is also true for ogres. However, most of them make sounds that are no different from animals.
I wondered if it was because my faith increased. Last time, as my faith increased, didn’t I understand other countries’ languages?
‘Anyway, there’s someone there?’
This is my first time hearing that there are people. My complexion hardened.
Maybe it’s a little late. If possible, I wanted to subdue without casualties.
‘No. There might still be time.’
We will not handle it right away. Because the way he stole life force was with a sword.
If the sword is full, it will be fine for a while. Otherwise there would be no hope.
I was a little worried as the scouts entered. About how to get in there.
‘In Soul World, I entered through another cave.’
The problem is that we don’t know where the cave is. It’s going to take a long time because it’s like a hole.
The worries were long and the actions were short. I took the ax that was strapped to my back in my hand.
Then he grabbed it with both hands, put his arms back, and threw it forward forcefully.
Paang!
The ax left my hand and advanced with a powerful sound. Ragnarok flies precisely while spinning.
Kwasik!
Soon, the ax hit the ogre squarely in the face. The ogre’s head is about to split.
Cow!
The ogre fell to the floor without even being able to scream. A slight tremor occurred as the huge body fell.
“Huh? I collapsed.”
“Are you hungry?”
As expected, it is a monster with limited intelligence. Even though the ogre is dead, if you see it making noises like that.
Probably because they are not of the same race as you. In addition, the ogre falls slightly forward, making it difficult to check.
If I had seen an ax stuck in my face, I would have been scared. Without delay, I ran towards the cave entrance.
Kwaak!
“What?!”
He grabbed the neck of a goblin who was going to check on the ogre’s condition. Because of his small size, he could be held with one hand.
The other monsters were startled by my sudden appearance. Either way, I did my job.
Cracked!!
By separating the goblin’s head and body. I literally tore it apart with my hands, as if tearing cabbage.
Green blood poured out from the goblin’s neck like a fountain, but she paid no attention. I immediately threw his head at the orc.
Kwasik!
“Keeek!”
It probably feels like getting hit by a basketball. I threw it with enough force.
Killed the remaining two goblins while the orc was staggering. After a few punches, he died immediately.
Finally, even the orc was finished off with an axe. In an instant, the monsters guarding the cave entrance turned into corpses.
‘It’s quite spacious.’
I looked around the gloomy cave entrance and went inside.
Relying on just a few torches for light was perfect for me.
******
This was before Sivar entered the cave. Currently, a new face has arrived in Unity Village.
That face is none other than Luna. They arrived at the village two days after reporting Sivar’s runaway(?).
Lord also thought for a moment after hearing about Sibar running away from home, but decided to only dispatch Luna for now.
Her problem was that she also walked like Shivar. Fortunately, she realized that she could just take the carriage, so it took less time.
‘It’s a pretty big town.’
Luna looked around the village. Although it is not Byzantine, it is a very lively town.
Everything that exists is there, and there is nothing that is not there. It’s just about this level. Still, the city was no different for her, as she was from the countryside.
‘Where will Shiva be?’
First of all, the most important thing is to find Shiva. His appearance stands out wherever he goes, so it would be easy to ask about him.
First, we looked for a place where Sivar could go. It’s a restaurant.
Since it was Sivar who boasted of a huge amount of food, it is highly likely that rumors had already spread.
“Ah. That young man with red eyes? He’s been here a few times. I heard that every time he comes, sales go up dramatically because of how much he eats.”
“Do you know where you are now?”
“Well? I’m not sure about that. Just go to the guild. They come by often.”
“Guild?”
Luna tilted her head. After she came to the academy, she gained a lot of knowledge, but not the guild.
After hearing about her guild from her master, Luna took her steps straight away. As soon as she entered the guild, she looked for Sivar.
But even when she looked around, Shivar was not visible. He didn’t even have black hair.
She eventually went to the employee and checked where she was. She described her appearance rather than her name.
“Ah. You mean Mr. Sivar.”
I understood it right away. Luna became a little nervous.
Just when I thought I had already become a celebrity, the employee opened his mouth with a business smile on his face.
“Mr. Sibar must have headed to the forest currently in the northwest. He was given a reconnaissance request.”
“Well…Shivar didn’t get into an accident or something, right?”
“It wasn’t an accident. Instead, you did something good.”
Fortunately, it looks like there was no accident. Luna immediately headed to the forest in the northwest.
Even though I only had one compass, it didn’t matter. Her own purpose is to find Shivar.
‘No. Why a forest again?’
Have you not been able to abandon the instincts of a true wild person? Even though Luna had her doubts, she kept going.
She was occasionally approached by wild animals, but it didn’t matter. Because she wasn’t even a forest of chaos.
How long did it take to walk like that? Luna could suddenly feel her presence in front of her.
Not one, but several people pretending to be popular. She couldn’t help but be naturally wary.
“Hurry up and eat something… Hmm?”
“Who is it?”
It was Rex’s group. As soon as they faced Luna, they gave her a questioning look.
Luna also realized that she was human and relaxed her guard. Still, she said her hello just in case.
“Oh, hello.”
“Uh, okay. Bye.”
“Excuse me, but can I ask you a question? It’s a bit urgent.”
“Question? Just try it.”
As expected, he was a kind Rex. As soon as Luna stepped forward, she was polite and immediately treated her with kindness.
Luna also felt kindness in their words and she explained everything. First of all, about Shiva.
Rex also realized that she was talking about Sivar. I don’t know anything else, but I can’t forget the red eyes.
“Are you talking about Sivar?”
“Ah, yes! That’s correct!”
“What kind of relationship do you have with him? Can you be my boyfriend?”
“Uh… That’s not true… I just came here because I was worried.”
It is true that I was worried that something might happen. However, Rex and the others seem to have interpreted it differently.
“I think that’s right?”
“No, it’s negation before affirmation.”
“Looking at what I came looking for, it’s clear that we’re not an ordinary relationship.”
The snout is not the problem. It’s just that misunderstandings arose due to the circumstances.
Of course, it was nothing more than a new snack for Rex and the others. First of all, I have to tell you what needs to be told.
“If you keep going along this road, you’ll find it. But it’s dangerous, so I’ll go with you.”
“That’s okay. Thanks for letting me know! See you later!”
Luna was in a hurry, so she politely declined Rex’s invitation and ran forward. Just by looking at her, she looks in a hurry.
Rex looked at her back and smiled happily.
“Now that I think about it, wasn’t there a saying in the East like this? It’s called Yuyusangjong.”
“I know him as Buchang Busu.”
“Hey. That’s something a married couple says. Anyway, you’re both very polite.”
Another seed of misunderstanding was planted.
“But Sivar is also a problem. You’re worrying such a pretty girl.”
“That’s right. That’s right. I’ll have to scold you hard when I get back.”
Shivar knows nothing.