The first thing that catches your eye when you go inside.
It was countless Heldrakes.
At first glance, the number is close to 100.
Maybe there were more than that.
‘It might be difficult to deal with them all at once.’
I had just lightly killed one, but dealing with that many was a different story.
‘It’s possible if I use Diablick Requiem.’
If done wrong, it could have resulted in summoning monsters from other places.
In a situation where we don’t know anything about this place yet, the answer is to reduce the variables as much as possible.
‘The surrounding demons are also not normal.’
Magi spread thickly in the valley.
Obviously, Maggie is right.
However, the energy contained in it was a little different from that of normal demons.
Maybe it’s a characteristic of the valley of the storm.
‘Sebastian. Explain what you know about the Valley of Storms.’
＜Sorry. There is no information available at this time.＞
‘okay?’
＜As you know, this place is Endmion’s realm. Known to be an extremely closed place, information is extremely limited.＞
In a way, it is natural
A place that refuses to be visited by anyone, to the extent that even Harold, the leader of Frozen, said that it is forbidden to enter Endmion’s territory.
It was rather odd if Sebastian knew the information.
Just one question is.
‘Then how did Demonic know the information about this place and turn it into a magic dungeon?’
It’s a fake world made with magic, but the place that becomes the background is a place that actually existed.
Because it was reconstructed based on reality, the degree of perfection was high.
‘Are there any professors who came in contact and visited?’
It is a place that other demon king forces are reluctant to enter, but it is difficult to sneak in and out.
This one seemed more likely.
‘I’ll have to move quietly for now.’
If the mission is to hunt monsters, you’ll have to deal with Heldrake, but this mission is to meet Endmion.
There was no need to waste time.
It seemed better not to make a fuss, even thinking about meeting Endmion later.
‘It would be difficult to make a good impression if I beat the subordinates in my area.’
I moved through the valley cautiously, but not slowly.
That’s what I learned for sure while traveling.
‘This is all monsters related to lizards and dragons.’
In addition to Heldrake, other types of monsters appeared, all of which were of the same type.
It wasn’t strange that the ruler of the valley was a being called the Magic Flame Dragon.
I continued moving into the valley.
and after a while
‘It’s definitely a bit different from here.’
As soon as I went inside, I noticed that several things had changed.
First of all, the strength of the monsters.
Many types of monsters have appeared so far, but none are stronger than Heldrake.
Heldrake appeared the most in the number of objects.
However, the monsters emitting presence around them were clearly surpassing Heldrake.
‘The opponent isn’t at a tough level yet.’
There was still no monster that I couldn’t deal with alone.
But since you never know when or how things will change, it seemed better to be as careful as possible.
The next notable change.
It was the appearance of talking monsters.
The monsters that have appeared so far have been simple guys who act according to their instincts.
However, upon entering the center of the valley, monsters with intelligence began to be seen rarely.
‘You can think of the monsters’ grades going up.’
Finally, there was the change of topography.
It was very large and wide, but the surroundings, which were connected in the form of a valley, quickly turned into a wide plain.
I thought that if I just went straight along the road, I would come to my destination, but if it changed like this, I had to change my plan.
‘Sebastian. Can you show me a map by any chance?’
＜It’s difficult in the current situation.＞
Sebastian’s navigation mode wasn’t all-round either.
To display a map, you need at least some information, but that was difficult in the Valley of Storms.
＜I tried to check it through my familiars in a situation where I didn’t have any information, but it’s not easy because there are so many monsters.＞
‘I get it.’
In the end, it means that I have to confirm it by bumping into it with my own body.
‘Except for the direction I came from, it’s the front, and left and right.’
In a situation where I had to decide where to go, my choice was simple.
‘Go straight.’
Actually, there is no particular reason.
In other words, a habit or habit.
Even during the Hunter days in the past, it wasn’t without cases of getting lost in gates or dungeons.
And then always I headed forward.
The result is always success.
‘It was a small experience, but if the success rate is 100%, wouldn’t it be okay this time too?’
I ran quickly to avoid the monsters’ gaze.
And I was able to realize that my choice was not wrong this time too.
‘Well?’
An unidentified being walking alone in front caught my eye.
not a monster
Because he walked on two legs and looked at his not-so-tall body, he was closer to a demon.
However.
‘Head… Is it a dragon?’
The opponent had a dragon’s head and a demon’s body.
It was definitely different from Lizardmen and similar monsters.
It was also wearing armor, and it was definitely different from the lizard’s face.
“Stop!”
And the unidentified dragon head shouted at me.
‘Five? He’s a guy who can talk.’
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Until now, he had only encountered monsters and was frustrated, but he had finally met someone he could talk to.
You can ask for directions through conversation, and maybe you can find out where Endmion lives.
“Nice to meet you. If it’s okay, I’d like to ask you something.”
I greeted you warmly.
“To think that filthy demons are entering Endmion-nim’s realm! I can’t be brave!”
The other side didn’t seem to be happy at all.
visor!
“I don’t know where the spy is, but I’ll have to defeat you to confirm.”
The opponent drew the sword and ran quickly.
Kwaaang!
He was hit by my fist and pinned to the floor.
“Turn off, turn off… .”
An opponent who trembles while biting into bubbles.
‘uh… Did I hit you too hard?’
No, my attack is not strong.
That guy is just weak.
If it’s enough to knock you out of an attack you tried to push away properly, you’ll have to assume there’s a problem there.
“Shall we share our conversation first?”
I approached him with a smile on my lips.
* * *
Aaron Blake.
He is a member of the Dark Dragon Corps, one of the battle groups of Endmion, the Demon Flame Dragon.
A new member who has just joined the Marryongdae.
But Aaron worked harder than anyone else.
Because I had a desire to succeed quickly and rise to a high position.
‘I’m not a person who can stay as an ordinary member.’
Endmion, the owner of the Demon Dragons, is a strong man who is hard to find an opponent in the Pandemonium.
It was Aaron’s goal to rise to the position of aide to Endmion.
And today I was patrolling hard for that day.
By the way.
‘What the hell is the situation?’
Aaron stared blankly at the red sky.
He was walking on his own two legs just a moment ago, but being able to see the sky means he was rolling on the floor.
‘why?’
It was a day unlike any other.
Endmion’s influence extends throughout the Valley of Storms.
Of course, there couldn’t be any guys who caused accidents or caused problems.
The same goes for intruders.
Aaron, who was continuing his boring patrol, saw an unidentified demon in his eyes.
Demons entered the realm of dragons?
only one thing i can think of.
the intruder.
In a way, it was only natural that Aaron, who was blinded by an opportunity that was difficult to face, threw himself at the intruder.
And the result is the current situation.
“Can’t you hear me?”
Aaron hurriedly stood up at the voice of the unknown intruder.
“Hey, man! How dare you know where this is!”
“Isn’t that the valley of the storm?”
“Yes! The owner of this place is Endmion.”
“Know.”
“Are you making a fuss here knowing that!”
An absurd word.
At first, I was just walking.
He was the one who rushed in first, and he was the one who was knocked out by a moderately swinging fist.
“Endmion… What a person. Because he is one of the absolute rulers of the Pandemonium and controls an area.”
“If you know that, right now… .”
“But isn’t that you?”
“uh?”
“The guy in front of me right now is the guy who was lightly suppressed by me. It seems like you should bow your head and pray rather than speak out loud.”
“uh… .”
The boy’s golden eyes shook violently.
“I-I am Aaron, belonging to the Demon Dragon Squad, a combat group under Endmion-sama’s direct control. If you touch me… .”
“Are there any problems? What… It could be. But how are you going to publicize that?”
Aaron looked around with a puzzled face.
It seems that he understood the situation correctly.
The surroundings are now wide open spaces.
And in this empty lot, it was just the two of us, Aaron and I.
There were a few monsters roaming around, but they weren’t the ones who could testify to the current situation.
“… … .”
Aaron couldn’t say anything and only opened his mouth.
I patted him on the shoulder and said.
“If you’re a member of the combat team directly under Endmion, you’ll know where Endmion is.”
“Well, why are you curious about that?”
“You don’t need to know that. Guide me.”
“Oh, no.”
“Do I look like I’m joking?”
I raised Magi and put pressure on him.
“Keuuugh!”
Aaron begins to tremble under the pressure of the red demon.
But the boy’s mouth did not open easily.
‘He’s weak, but he still has quite a bit of spirit.’
There are types that work well with intimidation and fear, and there are types that don’t, but Aaron seems closer to the latter.
‘It’s not good to simply force pressure on a guy like this.’
I could increase the intensity a little more, but I don’t think it means much.
I decided to change my method.
“I came here to meet Endmion.”
“Is that true?”
“Yes. I can’t tell you the purpose, but I just need to meet him. Please do not ask for guidance.”
“That is difficult. You can’t take an unknown guy to the Dragon Castle. Because you might have bad intentions.”
Aaron, who does not come easily.
Loyalty seems certain.
“Endomion-nim is strong. Isn’t it?”
“Of course. There are very few beings who can compete with him even in this demon realm.”
“Do you think that kind of person will only be defeated by me?”
“Well… .”
“I wouldn’t be seen as such an absolute, would I?”
“that… right.”
“So you can safely take me to Endmion-sama.”
Aaron, troubled by my words.
But the boy’s troubles did not last long.
“I am not in a position to meet Endmion in person.”
Know.
Not even the leader of a combat team, but a natural thing if you were just a member.
“Okay. All you have to do is guide them to where Endmion is staying. I’ll take care of everything after that.”
Then Aaron nodded slightly.
“i get it. I will take you to the Dragon Castle.”
“A good choice.”
“Follow me.”
Aaron walks in the lead.
I don’t think the guy will guide me gently.
Maybe he could have passed the time by directing them to the wrong place, or he could have done some other trick.
‘But I’ll just have to think about that then.’
Now, just discovering a being who knew where Endmion was was a great harvest.
It was because I was looking for a reliable guide in a situation where I might have just wandered around endlessly.
‘I’m a little excited.’
You don’t know what will happen when you meet Endmion.
Maybe it’s something that can’t even talk and get hit.
‘But there’s no need to be scared from the beginning.’
I calmed down the excitement that bloomed in my heart and followed Aaron.