I see your code (126)
A quiet room with nothing but silence. There, Vincent and the second class in charge of the east fortress were looking at the one-armed, one-legged man with a serious expression.
The man who received the gaze calmed his trembling body and lowered his head deeply.
“… … All I have to say is this. If there is any punishment, it will be sweet… … .”
“It’s a punishment.”
Vincent interrupted the knight and interrupted. and asked quietly.
“If I were to punish you, what would you like to be charged with? The sin of living alone?”
“… … .”
The knight didn’t respond. Not because he didn’t know the answer, but because he was close to the limit just by holding on to the memories of the fortress.
It is a classic symptom of post-traumatic stress. Guilt for dead colleagues. Slowing of normal thinking function.
Vincent watched the man for a moment, then sighed a little.
“If it’s my fault, it’s up to me who placed it that way, not to you who fought in person. I understand how you feel, but for now, go back and start recuperating. Which god do you believe in?”
“… … I believe in Kitan.”
“I’m glad it’s a popular god. Then I’ll attach the priest to you. Have you ever recovered any of your arms or legs?”
“… … There is not. He ate it right in front of me in one bite.”
“… … Right. Then go and rest.”
At those words, the knight immediately turned around without hesitation. He didn’t seem to care about greetings to his superior, but no one in the room gave him a pint glass with it.
It was because the scene of the fortress described by the knight was too brutal to be blamed for that. To the extent that even those who routinely roll on the battlefield groan. Just finishing the report in such a state is a sense of commendation.
The second-class, who had been sitting quietly in the room, opened her mouth only after confirming that the knight had completely moved away.
“The second-class Andel will be defeated without even having a chance to escape… … . Disaster must be first-class.”
“okay. The scenario that was supposed to be the worst in the kingdom has come true.”
Vincent also got up from his seat and spread his energy. Because there was nothing good for anyone to hear about the conversation we are going to have from now on.
He spoke calmly when it became clear that no one was around.
“But the situation is much worse than expected. From what I’ve heard, he seems to be able to communicate with his will. It means that they have the same intelligence as humans. But by letting one off on purpose, I even had the opportunity to send a warning. What does this mean?”
“It means you have confidence in your own abilities.”
“right. Even after dealing with Andel, who was out of his hometown. Even if there was an opponent stronger than that, I decided that I could handle it.”
“… … Wouldn’t it be better to ask the Kingdom for help?”
“Hmm… … .”
At the second-class question, Vincent tapped the desk with his finger. So a short time passed. After contemplating, he shook his head.
“Do not postpone your support request for now. At the kingdom level, it’s too much of a stretch just to recruit me. Because most of the first-class are in charge of important missions.”
“… … However.”
“I see what you want to say.”
Vincent walked to the window and interrupted the second class.
“I’m worried that I’m being too careless. I was wondering if at least one would lose. is not it?”
“… … I know it’s rude, but honestly. Andel was beaten in less than 10 minutes. Wouldn’t it be better to go a little bit safer?”
“I don’t think it’s rude. But I really can’t afford not to call for support, so I want you to know that it’s not because I’ve been vigilant.”
“… … .”
Even with the words he tried to appease him as much as possible, the 2nd grader could not lift his impression.
Vincent looked at him and sighed.
It was not the original author’s nature to approach this carefully. Rather, Andel, who died this time, was closer to that.
‘I think that’s how shocking this was.’
The knight who was on the same level as him died in vain, so it’s not that I don’t understand. It must have felt as if the sky had fallen. It must be a different feeling compared to facing a monster of a similar level.
‘I understand, but it’s difficult for someone to lead other knights there.’
Vincent, who had been pondering over and over, finally spoke softly. It was a content that was restrained from hurting the other person’s self-esteem.
“Are you afraid that Andel didn’t last ten minutes?”
“… … Frankly, yes.”
“Then ask. How many minutes do you think it will take me to beat Andel?”
The second-class could not easily answer those words. Usually, it is true that the 3rd level below shows a huge difference from the level below, but the level tends to decrease as you go up.
For example, a 3rd grader alone can play against dozens of 4th graders, but a 2nd grader is difficult to deal with even ten 3rd graders.
In a way, it is natural. It is the principle of the world that the higher the skill, the more difficult it is to develop.
Information on the 1st class was treated as a top secret, so even the 2nd class didn’t really know his skills, but it was hard to imagine that Vincent would be able to defeat Andel in 10 minutes.
As he bowed his head without saying a word, Vincent grinned.
“It is clear what you are thinking. Well, when I was in second grade, I thought the same as you, so I can’t blame you.”
“… … Are you saying that my guess is wrong?”
“Let me just say that there is another wall between the 2nd and 1st grades. And to answer my question… … .”
Vincent turned his gaze from the window to look at the second class.
“I’m confident I can beat Andel in five minutes. That too with no gigant at all. But this time, he has even brought Gigant with him. How are you feeling now?”
At those words, the second class looked at Vincent. It didn’t look like a hoax. Rather, he was worried that his self-esteem would be hurt. In the end, he left the room saying he was sorry for causing any concern. However.
‘… … Why are you so anxious?’
Feeling unsure of where he came from, the second-class had no choice but to stand still in front of the door for a while.
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―Hey haha!
oh, so cute
I was stroking Rivera’s head and enjoying the peaceful time.
Before long, I was able to make a sound of laughter, but I think I’ve heard that this is the most angelic time. Hell spreads from the moment you start speaking.
“Even if Rivera is able to speak, she will never get in trouble. right?”
When I asked that question, Rivera chuckled and laughed. Does that mean it’s right or it’s not? As I was immersed in such anguish, I heard a mumble in my head as if it was absurd.
—… … Now it’s almost like a child. At this point, how about registering as a parent?
“I would love to, but Layton doesn’t have that. It’s a place that doesn’t even pay taxes.”
—… … I didn’t mean to say it sincerely.
I didn’t mean it seriously either. I haven’t given up on returning to Earth yet. You can’t suddenly make a child an orphan without parents one day. I want the spirit to care about that, though.
I smiled and asked Sub.
“Are you jealous? If that’s the case, be patient. You did what Rivera did this time.”
– It’s not like that. But it’s hard to say that he did anything with the eavesdropping… … .
“You’re jealous.”
– I have already stated clearly that no.
“Voice laying. i get it. I’ll leave it to you, so don’t be too upset.”
—… … .
Suba was silent for a long time without saying a word. It is clear that it is time to turn around without having to think about the earthly proverb of calm before the storm.
I shrugged and opened my mouth.
“That one wiretapping is a conversation between the first and second levels. Are you confident that you will succeed in wiretapping by avoiding the two of them?”
—… … I don’t have the confidence to do that.
“right? The search method you use is ultimately the use of magical powers or psychic powers, so there’s no way it won’t work.”
As he spoke, he stroked Rivera once more.
yo weird thing.
Since he was just born, his strength was still a little weak, but that alone helped a lot.
Still, it was only at a normal level until now, but this time it has become a real power.
“It’s not just you, it’s me too. Even if you were a first-class knight, you would fight if you fought, so you wouldn’t be able to overhear the conversation secretly. So, this means that only Rivera among us can do it.”
—… … To be honest, it’s a little hard to understand.
Suba answered in a calm voice. He probably felt a little relieved.
―I heard that in this age, there is also a profession called a spirit warrior. But with that level of skill, why don’t you take that into consideration?
“It’s because of the Gelian Union.”
—… … You mean the Gallian Union?
I thought it was a completely unrelated problem, so the response was a little slow. I nodded silently.
“Even so, there are only a very small number of spirits, but when we formed the alliance of the three kingdoms in the past, there was an opinion that even if we were human, we should treat them as different races. They are inseparable from their faction, the spirits, so you should belong to that side.”
―Did that opinion work for you?
“Would you rather welcome it? After all, most of the kingdom’s powers are knights and wizards, and elementals usually have unusual personalities. They say this and that and that and that, I guess I thought it was right.”
—… … Humans who can stand even a wizard would reject it. It’s hard to imagine.
I laughed out loud at that. Certainly, if you haven’t listened to the situation in detail, it’s worthy of that.
“Well, that doesn’t mean that the spirits have a better personality than the wizards, or anything like that. Rather, the problem was that we could not create added value.”
-Is it added value?
“There is nothing like researching and inventing something. It’s just playing with the spirits. Besides, if a spirit refuses a request, it just becomes incompetent. They are very fickle, so that happens quite often. Even if you have the same power as a wizard, you will naturally be pushed back.”
I shrugged and continued.
“Anyway, due to such circumstances, the measures regarding the Spirit Death were naturally pushed back. Most of the people who haven’t seen a nose bleed for over 10 years are probably the most. Especially among them, it is rare to assume a wind spirit capable of eavesdropping, right? They are rare among the spirits.”
―It seems that we have benefited from it this time.
“right.”
– But are you okay?
“what?”
―According to the words, the Master who made a contract with Rivera should also belong to Gelian.
“Oh, if that’s the case, don’t worry.”
I smiled happily as I watched Rivera flying around.
“In the case of a newly-born spirit, it is not necessary to belong to an alliance. So, I am the only elemental that can be outside of Gelian.”
—… … That’s a very convenient condition.
“Well, it must have been created with the expectation that one day it would completely merge with humans. Living on the same continent, you can’t always be like men and women.”
Suba quietly agreed as if she had understood my words. Still, it seems that there is still a bit of sadness left, so I’ll have to add a bit of psychic power later. Because to him, it almost feels like high-end gasoline.
“… … More than that.”
I looked to the east and pulled out the demon’s heart. And listening to the story of Rivera’s winds continuing to come, he grinned.
“I’m finally getting it. Baphomet.”
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