Chapter 90 Hitchcock
Agoris.
It is an unfamiliar name to Frontier.
However, based on what he said, it was possible to guess.
“… … Is that the name of the western continent?”
“hehehehe, that’s right. This was ‘Palind’, right?”
As the devil said, the name of this continent where Frontier has lived until now is Palind.
Because many territories were lost due to monsters from outside, and only the Terst Empire was left, there are many cases where there is no distinction between the two, but the continents clearly have separate names.
However, when playing the game Etius, many players tilted their heads.
This is because I have never seen or heard the word ‘Etius’ anywhere in the game.
Therefore, players only thought that the word Etius was a word with a larger scope than a country or continent.
And the word Etius, which first appeared on Frondier’s smart watch some time ago.
Since he first saw Etius in the message that he had completed the world quest, Frondier was convinced that Etius was the word for this world.
however.
‘Even though I completed the quest, incidents and accidents never stop happening.’
Once the world quest is over, shouldn’t we move on to the next ‘world’? But Frontier is still here to stay.
Maybe there was an error with my smart watch, maybe there was homework left to finish even though it was finished, or maybe I misunderstood the words World Quest and Etius.
Or maybe it’s just because it’s a manga game.
“Anyway, solve this! “Nothing to do with humans!”
From Noble mtl dot com
The demon still struggled while Frondeer thought for a moment. However, with that much power, Black Heaven does not even move.
In the first place, even if the Black Sky was released, Elodie’s magic could not be removed, so it was a meaningless action.
“If you have nothing to do with humans, then why are you here?”
Why did demons who had no business with humans attack the mansion with not just one or two but a huge army?
“Of course, it’s to repay an old debt!”
The devil shouted. The corners of his mouth turn up as if he is boiling with oil fever.
“We came to kill the devil!”
“… … what?”
An answer that has no choice but to question itself.
The devil came to kill the devil?
“I know that demons from the Demon World have entered the human world! “We have business to do with them!”
Demon of the Demon World. It is definitely Satan.
The devils who came through the gate at that time. As expected, it seemed that there were still some who had not returned as expected from Frontier.
‘But do the devils living in the human world and the devils in the demon world not get along with each other?’
More than just not getting along, they seem to be in an antagonistic relationship.
Moreover, he says he was ‘abandoned’ or the word ‘betrayal’.
‘Maybe these guys are also the ones who should have been in the demon world originally?’
However, if you live in the human world for some reason.
After organizing his thoughts, Frondier asked again.
“What do you mean by Belphegor’s warning?”
“Originally, we planned to kill the Demon World demons right away, but Belphegor stopped us.”
“Stop it?”
“Yes. He said, ‘I broke my promise.’ He said the continent of Palind is his. under! “Why should we listen to such nonsense!”
The devil shouted proudly, but Frondier had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
‘You were listening to that nonsense faithfully, right? Until Belphegor disappears.’
You could say it was shameless or devilish to just watch Belphegor’s eyes when he was there, and then attack him right away when he was gone.
‘As Belphegor tried to destroy the empire himself, did he not want the intervention of other demons?’
Or maybe he just purely wanted the destruction of humanity.
‘But wait, the guys who said they came to kill the devil charged into this mansion.’
Frondier asked.
“Can you distinguish the devil hidden within a human being?”
The devil answered right away.
“Of course! “Why do you think we came here!”
Surely, if they didn’t know that the devil was hiding here, they wouldn’t have targeted this mansion in the first place.
“How on earth?”
The moment Frontier said that.
Hissing-
Burbubbubbuk!!
A hole was punched in the head of the devil who was talking so hard to Frondier.
Not only that one, but all of those trapped by Elodie’s magic had holes in their bodies.
“… … !”
Although it was said that Elodie’s magical characteristics made it advantageous to annihilate those inside, it was clearly quite powerful.
“Whew, this was going to be a big problem!”
Then, a voice came from behind Frontier.
A man with sad eyes approached at a slow pace.
“You are Frontier, right? “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping the devils at bay.”
“… … “Yes, you?”
Frontier tilted his head at the appearance of an unfamiliar person.
Of course, the ‘timing’ of the appearance of that unfamiliar character is also questionable.
‘I think I was just trying to shut the devil’s mouth.’
Just as Frontier was about to ask the most important question, the entire demon died.
If the man in front of you is a devil, you would know it yourself. I did something that was very noticeable.
Does that mean the information the devil would spit out was that dangerous?
“My name is Jeremy de Hitchcock.”
“Nice to meet you. “I’m embarrassed to say that you know me, but this is Frontier de Roach.”
Frontier smiled and introduced himself.
As of now, the man is very suspicious, but unless there is confirmation, we can only wait and see.
‘… … Hitchcock.’
Frontier has heard that name.
Hitchcock is not only a family name, but also a company name. The company Hitchcock is famous enough to be said to produce the highest-quality magic products in the empire.
The armad made by Elodie to control mana output was a Hitchcock product, and Frontier’s armad imitated the blueprint of that product.
Jeremy opened his arms and looked alternately at Frondier and Elodie approaching from afar.
“As expected, Frontier and Elodie. Your workmanship is truly admirable. “To be able to subdue such demons in an instant.”
“yes. Jeremy too. I’ve never seen such a powerful and fast-firing attack. “Is this an application of wind magic?”
Elodie asked Jeremy.
Meanwhile, Frontier studied Jeremy’s face.
‘… … ‘I’m just assuming it’s the devil.’
They are truly indistinguishable from humans.
While low-level demons look similar and can be roughly judged by their appearance, Jeremy showed no differences from humans at all.
‘Judging from the fact that he has his own appearance, he may be a high-class devil, but even that information is scant. How much is superior? ‘Is it lower level than Lili?’
While Frontier was thinking, Jeremy held out his hand.
“It’s not the magic I use, it’s a magic product.”
While saying that, a cylindrical device was worn under the raised palm.
“This is an item that uses mana to aim high-pressure condensed air at the opponent and fire it in rapid succession. It’s attractive that you can use it even if you don’t have great magic or magic skills. Above all, it shows great power.”
“Oh, that’s amazing.”
Frontier also checked the items Jeremy showed.
‘To be honest, the first thing that comes to mind is a gun, but it’s amazing that the wind itself becomes an attack without using bullets. As introduced, it seems like it can be used indefinitely as long as it has magical power.’
Perhaps magic formulas were engraved on that item from the construction stage. In other words, it is actually magic. However, the power cannot be lowered or increased there.
“Mr. Frontier, if I had known you would be attending the banquet today, I would have said hello to you a long time ago.”
“… … To me?”
Frontier asked back.
Of course, I have no contact with Jeremy, and although the company Hitchcock is famous, I have no particular connection to the Roach family.
“of course. You know my family, Hitchcock, right? “We run a company, but we have been very interested in Frontier for a long time.”
“… … okay.”
Frontier had nothing to say and answered simply. To be honest, I don’t even half believe it.
“If it’s okay, would you like to visit our company in the future? “If you want, we can send a car for you.”
However, it is true that it is surprising if the other person is recommending it to this extent.
First of all, if Jeremy really is the devil.
‘Because I can no longer trust the company Hitchcock itself.’
Of course, it may have nothing to do with the company. Jeremy may be the only devil.
Or, in fact, Jeremy is not a devil either, and he just appeared at a really strange time and killed the devil, or Frontier may have misunderstood.
Either way is a possibility. Regardless of whether the probability is high or low, the possibility itself is.
“Why me?”
That’s why Frontier asked.
Is the goal simply to draw him into Hitchcock’s hideout, or is the company really interested in Frontier?
“The most representative reason is Frontier’s ‘three-dimensional map.’ Since Frontier was introduced at a strategy meeting, several companies have been struggling to create devices with similar performance. The same goes for our company.”
Three-dimensional map.
This is a technique that Frontier integrated maps in the workshop and showed people using Black Heaven. At the time, Frontier said it used three-dimensional blueprints, but it just needed an appropriate excuse.
It probably doesn’t have much to do with the structure of the three-dimensional blueprint.
“So, Mr. Frontier, I am very curious about how to create a three-dimensional map, so I am asking you to do so at the risk of being rude.”
“Indeed, I see.”
Three-dimensional map. This is a plausible reason for inviting Frontier. The only thing that can do that right now is Frontier.
At that time, Jeremy said with a slightly subtle look on his face.
“… … And actually, there is a slightly less honorable reason. “It’s not something I can tell you about here.”
‘Hoo.’
Frondier was intrigued by those words.
The devil is trying to tell Frondier something dishonest? This is definitely curious.
Frondier thought for a moment.
‘The most suspicious thing right now is ultimately this man, Jeremy. If we can identify one individual, Lili might also notice something.’
If Hitchcock is the devil’s hideout, as Frondier worried, then the effort of searching for it will be reduced.
“… … All right. “I’ll see you soon.”
“Is that true? thank you!”
The man smiled at Frondier’s words and waved his hand.
Meanwhile, Elodie looked at Frondier with worried eyes.
──Are you okay?
With natural concern, Elodie conveys her intention with her mouth.
Frondier also moved his mouth in the same way.
──No.
* * *
The demons attacked the mansion and it was noisy the next day.
There was no actual damage to the mansion, but it was definitely a major incident for so many demons to invade. In the first place, there is a lot of commotion even if just one demon appears, but there are so many of them that it is impossible to count them.
The citizens of the empire were shaking with anxiety and worry about where these guys came from and whether more would appear in the future.
Before coming to the mansion, there were many people who saw them passing like a cloud of black dust in the sky.
Elodie and Frondier, who stopped the demons, once again attracted the attention of the citizens.
However, in the case of Frontier, Lili suffered more than he did. This is because Frontier passed everything on to Lili just because she was a knight.
No matter what anyone asks, Frontier says,
─It was Leah Reese’s instructions.
─It was thanks to Leah Reese’s excellent judgment.
─I only assisted, but I think it was Lia Lis who actually killed the demons.
From time to time, I pretended to protect Lia Reese and sneaked out on my own.
It was truly a skillful evasive maneuver that I can’t imagine having done once or twice.
Of course, Lili was dying as she repaired the shattered mansion, thought about dealing with the devil, and took on all the troublesome tasks that Frondier passed her on.
“Lia Reese.”
“… … why.”
And Frontier still appeared calmly. Lili’s half-open eyes are glaring at Frondier.
“… … “You’re a little thin, aren’t you?”
“hey!”
In the end, Lili became angry.
“Do you think you can just say whatever you want? I had no part in killing the demons! Because of you, I started making up words! No, I’m doing that now! If you think about it, it was because of you that the mansion was destroyed! It’s because of you that I’m looking for demons I don’t belong to! “It’s all because of you!!”
Lily was pounding on the desk, stamping her feet, and yelling as much as she could.
Frondier blinked his eyes and looked at that scene for a moment.
“… … Leah Reese.”
“why!”
“I need to go to Hitchcock for a while. Would you give me permission?”
“Hey, you crazy guy!!”
* * *
Frontier came to Hitchcock on foot.
Jeremy offered to take me to the car, but I declined. This was because I was reluctant to have him come to Lili’s mansion, and there was no particular need to use a car.
“It’s enormous.”
As soon as Frontier arrived, his mouth opened at the buildings in front of him.
Although the building is not extremely tall, Hitchcock occupies an entire site, so its scale is enormous.
“You are here, Mr. Frontier!”
Jeremy, who had been waiting, greeted him with hurried steps.
“Then come this way.”
Following Jeremy’s guidance, the two walked together, and Frondier passed through Hitchcock’s entrance for the first time and entered.
‘Magongje is ultimately an artifact.’
Frontier was curious about Jeremy’s intentions, but he was also interested in the company Hitchcock in the first place.
In the end, due to the nature of Frontier’s skill of copying weapons to demonstrate its power, one cannot help but pay attention to magic products with good performance.
The weapon he uses is literally ‘Hero’. The traces and narratives of use are recorded and become that much more powerful. And although such weapons are full of destructive power, they are truly ancient weapons and do not have many uses.
‘At first, I was just focused on defeating powerful enemies, but as time goes by, the number of people I need to protect increases.’
At first, there was no need to protect anyone. Because I’m too busy taking care of myself.
But after you become stronger, there will always be someone weaker than you. And just because someone is weaker than Frontier doesn’t mean they’re incompetent.
There are many people who are absolutely necessary for Frondier, and he does not like to see people who are not his enemies die in the first place.
‘In such a situation, magic products would be more useful than Excalibur.’
There are times when you need items that can be used organically in a variety of situations rather than weapons that you worry about wiping out both enemies and allies.
“Do you know much about magic engineering?”
Jeremy asked on the way.
“No, I’m ignorant.”
Frontier spoke honestly. I never learned anything. Constel doesn’t teach it either.
But Jeremy looked a little surprised at those words.
“… … I don’t know magic engineering… … . okay.”
Jeremy put his hand to his chin, as if he was surprised that Frondier didn’t know magic.
“Is there something wrong with that?”
“Oh, no, no. “It’s not a problem, it’s just that it’s hard to believe.”
Jeremy said that and looked away.
Toward Adae, where Frontier is kicking.
“Actually, I told you last time that there was a reason I wasn’t honest. “I’m talking about the product that Frontier is wearing now.”
‘… … ah.’
I found out about Frontier there.
Why does Jeremy want to take Frondier to the company?
That’s not the only reason it’s so refreshing.
“Because it is very similar to our company’s product.”
“… … .”
“ah! Of course, I’m not doubting Frontier. Frontier simply provided it. However, our company is worried that the blueprint may have been leaked.”
While Jeremy spoke, Frondier just listened calmly.
‘Oh my god, damn it.’
But deep down, I was thinking that it had finally come.
“I’m asking just in case, Mr. Frontier.”
From Noble mtl dot com
“… … yes.”
“Do you remember where you got that Adae?”