Episode 63 – I feel the magic energy.
63. I can feel the magic energy.
The next day, Friday.
Leon and Aria went out early in the morning.
The sky was still dark and the sun was not visible at all.
Shooaaa-
The heavy rain did not stop.
“If this is enough, it will rain all weekend, right?”
“That’s right.”
They wore the hood attached to their robes tightly.
The robe had some degree of waterproofing built in, so it didn’t get wet.
The two went through the storm and headed to the outskirts of Elaim.
Even though I was only nearby, the Dragonclaw Inn already felt crowded.
There are a lot of big horses lined up.
Unlike yesterday, when they had only one main weapon, mercenaries wearing proper equipment came in and out.
“—Little brother!”
Wow!
“······!”
Leon’s back felt heavy.
Her hair tickled her cheek, and her feminine scent penetrated her nose.
“Good morning?”
Hera, who clung to Leon’s back like a cicada, whispered in his ear.
Is it a substitute for a raincoat?
She also had a dark-colored hood on her head, similar to what assassins would wear.
“······Should I fall a bit first?”
“Huh.”
It is truly a master-level unmanned vehicle.
She didn’t notice anything at all until she was caught behind her.
Leon resolved to become stronger quickly, even if it meant being unfair.
“······.”
Aria glanced at Hera with strange eyes and nodded her head in greeting.
Hera shed her nasal voice.
“Hmm. “Is this child coming too?”
“Okay then. Aria’s skills are clear. “She will definitely be helpful.”
“That’s not what I said.”
“Then?”
“It means I knew it would come. I knew it as soon as I saw it. That kid is similar to us. No, maybe it’s a little different?”
“······.”
Aria was equally expressionless, but Leon could tell that she was upset.
I fully understand.
Why is this crazy b*tch saying you are similar to her and pretending to be friendly with her?
“Aria, just ignore it.”
“I’m just doing that.”
“Hmm~?”
“Great Lord.”
At that moment, Riel came and called Hera.
“Preparations are complete.”
“So?”
As she said.
Desolate alley, horses with reins in front of the inn.
And twenty-five crew members wearing raincoats and ponchos were ready.
Their eyes were ferocious, and their spirit was fierce.
Everyone seemed to be well disciplined, as if the conversation with Hera yesterday was very enjoyable.
“Come on, let’s go.”
Hera pulled Leon and Aria.
“How long do you think it will take?”
Leon asked Riel as he skillfully mounted her horse.
While the stirrups were slightly slippery due to being wet from the rain, the fur of the horse itself was soft.
“If we keep going without stopping, we will arrive around evening.”
“It’s pretty fast, isn’t it?”
Leon also found out that the breed of horse was good enough to be used as a war horse.
Anyway, it originally took two days to travel from Elaim to Freeville.
Moreover, if you drive your horse in this rain, you will be delayed even more.
I did not readily understand that amount of time reduction.
Aria looked around the saddle and answered.
“It’s an artifact. Enhanced physical strength, increased speed, waterproof, anti-proof, cold-proof… Everything is on the line as a reward. “It must have cost some money.”
“Really?”
With those words, Leon took a closer look at the saddle again.
Dozens of high-quality magic stones were scattered at the bottom.
“Oh, you must have really spent some money? “Is it okay to do this?”
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Even so, Leon did not pay a single penny for the request fee.
“hahahaha. “You’re saving money to use it at a time like this, what’s the point of saving it?”
In fact, each horse consisted of one hundred gold coins.
Hera was smiling happily as if this was nothing.
“······.”
Looking at Fenrir sitting in the back with a swarthy face, it didn’t seem like that was the case.
“Well, it’s not my money anyway.”
It doesn’t matter what that guy’s situation is.
Good is good.
Leon took the reins, completely ignoring his miserable eyes.
“Go!”
* · * *
Rumbling- rumbling! Growling!
God’s roar continued to ring out in the sky.
The pouring rain made me feel like I was underwater.
The weather got worse on the way to Priville.
The ground was soggy, visibility was blurry, and the temperature was cold.
The horses showed no signs of being affected by the harsh weather.
Like running across an open plain.
I did not get tired at all and maintained my best condition and speed.
No, rather, the ship was speeding faster than usual.
The artifact was well worth the expensive money.
However, the artifact only took care of the horses and did not protect the rider on top.
Leon, Hera, Riel, and Fenrir are expert level or higher drones.
And the rest of the crew were all user-level warriors who knew how to manipulate mana.
It is also above intermediate level.
They had enough strength to withstand the somewhat rough and inclement weather for about 12 hours.
Aria was also a battle mage who used body strengthening magic, so there was no problem at all.
Thanks to you, they run without stopping even for a moment.
As it was getting closer to evening, we reached Priville.
“The castle in front is Priville!”
Gurgling! Rumble!
Riel’s clear voice reached her group through the wind and rain.
“······.”
Leon was squinting his eyes and staring ahead.
Is it because I got used to the size of Elaim?
It was closer in size to a large village than a city.
The castle wall was low and thin, so it looked more like a wall.
Even an ordinary person, let alone an unmanned person, can overcome it if they decide to do so.
The tips of tall buildings such as watchtowers and clock towers were raised about five or six times.
The rest were the roofs of two-story houses tightly packed together.
The overall appearance of the city is dull and gloomy, and it may not be just because of the weather.
“Hmm~.”
Likewise, Hera, who was looking at the city, let out a long snort of her own.
Leon saw her eyes sparkle for a moment.
Tap, click, click-
The group quickly reached the front of the castle gate.
“As expected, it’s empty.”
Like a neatly empty castle.
There were no sentries or guards guarding the castle gate.
It’s just locked tightly.
“I think I can just open it and go in.”
Riel spoke immediately.
Quang!
Of course, opening it meant breaking it in.
With Riel’s turquoise sword, the gate, which was wide enough for a carriage to pass through, was opened halfway.
“It’s refreshing.”
Leon chuckled and rode inside.
The atmosphere of the city was dark, gloomy, and gloomy.
The doors and windows of all the houses were tightly shut.
The blinds and shutters were carefully closed, so not a single ray of light leaked out.
The area was so quiet that nothing could be heard except the sound of rain and thunder.
Of course, there were no pedestrians passing by on the street.
“Seueueueup.”
Take deep breaths until her chest puffs out.
I could smell death, fear, and despair.
It felt like I had entered a cemetery.
“Master.”
Aria steered her horse closer to Leon.
And he spoke in a low voice.
“It’s very light, but I can feel the magic energy.”
“What? Where?”
“All over this city. It’s not even just Magi, it’s slightly modified Magi. “Used by demons to create magic.”
Her wall as she sensed her surroundings glowed even more blue.
Leon didn’t ask how she knew such things.
Before, these are the things that Bergov gave me after capturing Burrow.
One is Mahondan.
And one was an object containing the magical knowledge of Magias, a magic demon.
Leon knew that Aria had named the cube Tenmanmarok (萬魔錄) and was studying it personally.
It was worth having that kind of information.
No matter how genius Arya is, she is conducting research alone.
Because the content is so vast and difficult, I have only scratched the surface.
That alone is great knowledge.
There are few people who know more about her magic in the demon world than she does.
“Is there anything else I can know?”
“Not yet. “For now, I’ll keep looking.”
“Yes, please do so. Thanks.”
“hehehe.”
Aria smiled happily at Leon’s praise.
Tap, click, click-
Rumbling – Kwakwagwang!
‘Magi?’
Leon’s eyebrows narrowed slightly.
The blood donation group was related to the demons.
This is a fact I had no idea about.
The blood donation group, the demon world, magic….
“Hmm…”
It felt like the back of her head was tickling.
I felt like I was going to catch something.
“Do you have anything to point out?”
“Well~.”
No matter how much you whisper or how much you spread the soundproofing with mana.
It is impossible to deceive the attention of a master-class warrior from this distance.
Leon, thinking that he had just heard the conversation, naturally asked Hera for her opinion.
“Do you really need to think hard?”
As she spoke, she tapped the short sword on her waist.
Anyway, it meant that if we caught them, we could find out anything.
Leon burst out laughing.
“That’s really wise.”
I don’t know what the question is, but the correct answer is correct.
“But really, I can’t see anyone sticking out their nose.”
Leon grunted at her frustration.
Before she knew it, her group was walking down the road from the castle gate.
We were approaching the center of the city where the square and tall clock tower were located.
In the meantime, this sad scene continued to be maintained.
If 30 unmanned people on horseback are walking around, at least one person might be curious and come out.
“Should I at least try shouting?”
Whether it is finding accommodation or exploring.
If you want to start anything, you have to meet someone.
Everyone is locked in the house as if they are dead and not even raising an eye.
“Hey, I wonder if there will be anyone at the town hall.”
Riel calmly stopped him by pointing in front of her.
Following the tip of her index finger, I saw a stone building about the size of a large three-story house.
It was a place called Town Hall, or City Hall.
Although the curtains were drawn all over there, it was dark.
“Who would have come to work in this situation?”
“There is someone inside. “I feel popular.”
The group quickly crossed the square and reached the front of City Hall.
As expected, the front door is closed and locked.
Leon kicked his foot without hesitation.
Boom!
The iron door handle was twisted and the gate was wide open on both sides.
“······.”
The first floor hall that was revealed was completely empty.
A dark place with only dust flying around.
“Who, who, who is it!”
A very frightened voice came from above.
“?”
Men wearing light armor and each holding a spear.
They were blocking the stairs connecting the first and second floors and pointing their weapons.
However.
“Drop your weapons and surrender!”
“We will not allow any more entry!”
It was just pitiful to see his complexion turn white and his body tremble like an aspen.
It seems like a mouse cornered is baring its teeth at a cat.
“What are those? Everyone gathered here? Hey, you guys!”
Leon gestured happily to them and walked toward them with strides.
Jeobug, jerk.
“Huh, huh!”
“Don’t come near! “Don’t come closer!”
“If more comes, I will stab you! “I’m going to stab you with this!”
The men were scared and all fell back.
“······.”
Leon took out a cigarette and lit it.