Chapter 128: Finding the Devil (3)
There is a gate open somewhere here.
The demons fervently denied that fact, but it was no longer heard by Frondier’s ears.
‘This is okay. ‘I might be able to complete the deal with Bael easily.’
The demons of Agoris are looking for a way to return to the demon world.
But to be precise, if I could just go back to the Demon World, there would be a good way to do it.
The gate is now open, so what’s the use of knowing how? The correct order would be to flap your wings and rush to the gate right away.
‘It might be difficult to find out exactly where the gate is…’
No matter how much resentment and anger these demons have toward Astaroth, they will not even tell Frondier the location of the gate. Because you will know what kind of situation it will lead to soon.
Still, they are quite intelligent people. They would know what kind of magic they fell under.
Frondier didn’t even lift a finger when it came to that magic, and now they were unable to move from the black substance that had nothing to do with the magic they had hit.
There is at least one more human here than Frondier who can overpower them in an instant. They would know very well how dangerous it would be for the location of the gate to be discovered by two strong men of their caliber.
‘It would be a good idea to tell Bael right now…’
Even if you don’t know the exact location, once you tell him that the gate is open, Bael will move right away. He will deploy all his forces to find an open gate somewhere on the continent.
However, there is no guarantee that they will find it, and in the worst case, the gate may not be open on this continent.
“… “I wonder if I’ll be satisfied with this for now.”
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Frontier released Black Heaven.
The three demons who suddenly became free were embarrassed.
They were unable to attack Frontier or run away, so they just stood there looking at each other.
“You can go back now.”
“… “Really?”
“Okay. “I promised to let you live if you answered me.”
Even if Frontier said so, the demons could not leave. Although it can slowly retreat, it cannot turn its back and fly away.
Frondier sighed at that sight.
“I told you to go quickly. “At that speed, the turtle would be faster.”
“… “You’re not planning on attacking me from behind, are you?”
“Have I been deceived?”
It wouldn’t be that wrong. Since he’s a devil, being deceived and deceived must be his daily routine.
However, from the perspective of Frontier, which is overwhelming with its strength, there is no reason to attack from behind.
“Yes, tell Astaroth when you see him. “My predecessor was much better.”
“So we are,”
Tup!
Heukcheon suddenly covered the devil’s mouth.
The devil wondered what he was doing, but for a moment his face became cold.
“You owe me one life.”
“…”
The devil nodded his head, breaking into a cold sweat.
“Even if you are not Astaroth’s subordinates, you can meet them in passing. “Please tell me then.”
In fact, he must be Astaroth’s subordinate, but Frondier has no interest in making him admit it.
They will definitely go to Astaroth. Since they knew that bombs were planted in their bodies, they could attack Astaroth at the risk of death.
‘And the fact that Astaroth sent his subordinates to me means that he will of course listen to the report of his subordinates when they return.’
“Then go.”
Frondier fluttered his hands.
Only then did the demons leave, looking a little embarrassed.
Fron Deer, who just saved him from almost dying by covering his mouth. Still, it is difficult to think of attacking from behind.
Just one thing.
After watching the three of them flying side by side for a moment, Frondier just said one word.
“I guess it’s in that direction?”
“… !”
* * *
Aside from the sudden attack by three demons, the road to the capital was very smooth.
Because it was a straight road with nothing in it, the fact that it was easy to speed without realizing it was almost the only risk factor.
As we got closer to the capital, small villages and farms occasionally came into view, and soon the buildings we could see began to gradually increase in height.
“Let’s see, so this sign here is the capital?”
Frondier checked by looking at the map he had brought. Of course, this is the information contained in the workshop, but an actual map was essential to confirm it with others.
Fron Deer scratched his head.
“I made this map too roughly. Even if we assume there is nothing in between, where does the capital begin?”
The map Frontier is looking at is not as precise as the maps he originally knew. It is a map whose sole purpose is to reach the capital. The things around it are marked with hand-drawn pictures.
“Ah, that’s something that’s easy to understand.”
Said Carla, who was in the backseat.
“Is it something easy to understand?”
“As I said before, the capital of Palma is in the midst of a fight to determine the most beautiful woman in Palma. So, when you go nearby, there is something that looks like a symbol, and I think you will soon see it…”
Carla leaned over slightly to check the front of her vehicle.
Then she stretched out her finger.
“Oh, that’s it.”
At those words, everyone looked ahead. They all confirmed what Carla had indicated.
Fron Deer was the first to open his mouth.
“What is that?”
What they confirmed was a statue.
The statue was so huge that it towered over the other buildings. The closer we got, the more the people in the car raised their heads.
Carla said.
“The two factions each created statues of the people they support at both ends of the city.”
“… “Then is that the face of either Hera or Aphrodite?”
“No, they are one of the two people who received divine powers.”
Now that I think about it, the two goddesses said that there were two women who each chose because they had the best looks.
Frondier examined the statue’s face closely.
“… “Then he must look exactly like that statue.”
“It may not be exactly the same, but it will be as similar as possible. Otherwise, you are denying the appearance that God chose for you.”
“Hmm…”
Frondier looked closely at the statue’s face. Palma Sudo is one of those two people who are said to have the best looks.
“Hmm… ?”
Frontier tilted his head. So did other people.
And Frontier saw Kala.
“Hmm?”
“Why, why are you looking at me?”
Carla pulled her face back, feeling some pressure.
It wasn’t just Front Deer who was seeing her, everyone in her car was taking turns checking her statue and Carla’s face.
In fact, Elodie was experiencing something similar in the car behind her.
Frontier eventually spit out that sound while looking at the statue.
“Have the people in the capital never been to Atlas?”
“Iknow, right.”
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Arald agreed.
Carla couldn’t bear to pry at those words and lowered her head.
“Senior, Frontier senior.”
Pielot’s voice was heard from above.
“I see a big statue.”
“Yes, we are watching too. “They say she’s one of the two most beautiful women in the capital of Palma.”
“Hoo.”
And after a while there was no sound,
“You’re uglier than the president.”
Pielot spoke very firmly, saying something that everyone else had not bothered to say.
* * *
Passing through the capital was much easier than Frondier had feared.
First of all, Frondier and Elodie had a clear status as teachers at Atlas, and more than anything, Kala was the president of Atlas.
Lili’s case was somewhat difficult because she did not have a clear identity, but President Kala’s influence was much stronger than that.
From the moment they passed through the entrance, Frontier and his party were able to clearly let go of their tension.
“Wow. The buildings are all very tall. “It looks like one wall of that building is all glass.”
Selena looked around her, her eyes sparkling.
The group decided to take a quick look around.
Frontier thought that each of them would spread out to understand the atmosphere and situation of the city. However, no one tried to move separately, so the entire group just leisurely walked around the capital.
‘… No mark up to this point. I thought Antero might have done something annoying, but I guess that’s not the case.’
The story of a conflict between Hera and Aphrodite over appearance.
In fact, Frontier knows a story very similar to the situation in the capital of Palma.
And he had a strong premonition that the story taking place here was an adaptation of a story he knew.
‘Let’s see, it was the story of the golden apple of Paris.’
He doesn’t need to explain the story of the original myth in detail, but he knows that the current situation is very similar to it.
Above all, if it is true, this story is like the beginning of the Trojan War, so it is an issue that cannot be overlooked lightly.
Still, there are many differences between the golden apple story and the current situation in Palma. The easiest thing to understand among them is that originally, ‘Athena’ was to be added here, and a human named ‘Paris’ was clearly determined to choose one of the three goddesses.
‘The reason Athena isn’t there could be because of Kala.’
Unlike the original myth, Athena giving Kala the curse of petrification was the same as giving her divine powers.
So, since she had already given Carla her divine powers, and the woman who gave her own divine powers was said to have the most beautiful appearance, it was highly likely that she would not have been able to participate in the duel only within the capital of Palma.
‘To be honest, if Carla had received her normal divine powers from Athena and she was in the capital city of Palma, I think she would have won easily.’
Even if Frontier didn’t bother to check, the capital was currently in a situation where there was severe conflict between supporters, just as Carla had said.
Although no actual fighting occurred, appeals and photos of followers of each faction were circulated here and there. Even if you just walk a short distance, you can see various posters on the walls.
So Frondier was able to identify the faces of the two women before even meeting them in person.
After checking this and walking a few steps while tilting his head, Front Deer eventually stopped.
“What, what? “If it stops suddenly, it starts.”
Lily was a little embarrassed and spoke from behind her.
Frondier looked around and asked Kala.
“Are ‘masks’ on sale in the capital?”
“A mask? What kind of mask?”
Gee, don’t they call it a mask on this continent? Or does it not exist?
Frondier thought for a moment and spoke again.
“So, wouldn’t they sell tools that can cover one’s face or make one’s face look like another person’s face? Black market or whatever.”
“Oh, if that’s the case… “But why?”
As Carla asked, Frondier looked around at the entire group.
He then pointed with his finger while calling out the name.
“Elodie, Carla, Riri, Selena.”
The four women called expressed their own questions.
Frondier said indifferently.
“Cover your face.”