053. Hayes Castle (1)
It was Cain who caught me trying to sneak out.
Booth woke up, but seeing that his eyes were talking, he wasn’t asleep in the first place.
“Didn’t you sleep?”
I asked in a low voice to prevent others from waking up.
“yes.”
Cain also spoke softly and stood up while pulling up the blanket.
“Go to sleep. I’ll see you for a while.”
“I’m doing errands, why are you carrying a sword?”
“Well, you never know when a beast or monster will appear.”
“Indeed, it is.”
Cain’s question was sharp, but he passed it well.
… … But why did Cain raise his sword?
“Are you going to errands too?”
“Is that what you say to a lady!”
Cain pinched my back. I was surprised when he came in unexpectedly.
Without anyone telling us, we walked in the same direction, away from the camp. At this point, there must have been a mutual purpose.
‘I’m sure it fell off moderately, right?’
At this distance, I didn’t have to lower my voice.
“Where are you going? hey, it was weird before What have you been doing?”
It was Cain who asked the question first.
The loose blonde hair was very attractive.
‘Ah, I have to eat all the experience points.’
Seeing him say that, he must have sensed something. I couldn’t think of any other way to get away with it.
You can’t say you’re going to see a big errand, can you? Keeping face was more important than life.
Cain opened his eyes. The twinkling blue eyes were visible even in the dark of the night.
In the end, the white flag was raised.
“… … There are bandits.”
“bandit?”
Cain gripped his sword tightly at the word bandit.
“yes. It’s too late to deal with the guys who were secretly watching us earlier.”
Actually, if it’s Cain, it doesn’t matter if I share the experience points.
Because he is the main character, it is right to pay attention to his growth.
“Why didn’t you tell me? dangerously. Wherever you are hurt!”
Cain tuk-tuk touched my body to see if there were any injuries.
“Um, no.”
Cain narrowed his eyes and stared at me.
‘Why do I feel like I’m being scolded?’
It was a strange feeling to face older people.
Cain’s sister?
Cain’s inspection is over. Well, at any rate, all I did was look to see if there were any blood stains on my clothes.
“Anyway. Why do you act alone every time? Aren’t we on the same team!?”
“I am sorry.”
I have nothing else to say. First of all, you have to apologize and convince them.
It was time for the living ones to become curious about the watchers who had no news.
“Are you sorry?”
“That’s not it. I’m in a bit of a hurry right now.”
I tried to send Cain back. The moment you turn your body and look at the living room.
Cain asked in a cold, subdued voice.
“Is it because I don’t trust my skills?”
Cain bit his lip. Her eyes were moist, like she was about to burst into tears.
It seems to have accumulated a lot.
“No, something like that.”
“then. Why do you want to go alone! go with me! You bastard!”
I felt the will to never let me go alone.
“Cain.”
“why!”
“Listen. There is no time.”
“… … what?”
I created a heavy atmosphere.
The dark circles under the eyes helped in this case.
“They will be moving soon. to kidnap us.”
“What!?”
Cain spoke too loudly and covered his mouth with his right hand. Whether she is still a pure 20-year-old girl, the reaction is definitely good.
“Then you should wake up soon!”
“no.”
I kept holding the atmosphere heavy.
“We have to run and raid right now.”
“A surprise attack?”
They say it’s easier to commit and be forgiven than to give permission.
Without further persuasion, I started running.
“hey!”
.
.
.
.
.
“haha. Hey, are you here?”
“yes. lower your voice a bit I can hear you.”
Deep in the mountains was an incredibly well-maintained cabin.
The light from the candles spread softly, and bugs slammed into the windows.
“They said they’d come soon, but it’s quieter than I thought.”
Cain stuck his head out through the bushes.
I shook her head again and said.
“Ugh, hey!”
“listen.”
“… … What.”
Cain hugged his knees and focused on me.
“About five or six enemies.”
Nod.
“Making a fuss outside, hiding behind a door, then raiding. got it?”
“Ha, but that… … !”
“What is that? Surely you’re not looking for honor or a duel or something against the bandits?”
If it was Cain, he was a great man.
“Ooh, ooh… … .”
Cain gave a slightly downcast answer.
“It is you. But that’s a knight versus knight fight. We’re here to take down the bad guys who kidnap and kill innocent people.”
Cain nodded slowly.
Even if you think about it, you might want to overdo it.
After calmly convincing her, I sent her behind the door.
If I bring them out, Cain will ambush them.
signaled with his eyes.
Cain corrected his sword and said he would understand.
moment of tension.
‘It’s a fire in the hole! Bandits!’
I threw a stone the size of my fist with all my might. It was a stone slightly stained with my blood.
–!
The stone that drew the trajectory broke the window and went in.
-Well? what?
-What kind of bastard was playing?
– Yurik. Wouldn’t you say that this kind of joke isn’t funny?
-Ace. Bugs are coming! sh*t!
By the time angry voices were agitated in the cabin, I memorized the ancient dragon’s true name.
– What what what, what!
– Boo, fire!
– f*ck, really! Don’t play around! You wanna die! Urik! Hans!
-But what’s the color of the fire like that!
-Is that important right now! Hey, bring some water! hurry!
Water was poured on it urgently, and there was the sound of fluttering pieces of cloth.
‘It would be useless.’
It’s not a fire that can be put out with just that.
-Hey, get out quickly!
-Get your stuff! from the money! hurry!
– Yurik! Hans! If you get caught in my hand, I will kill you!
Cain raised his sword. It’s time for them to come running out like a swarm of ants.
jump!
The door opened, and a man wearing an animal skin over his jacket jumped out with a tabi.
swish swish! I turned my head and looked around.
“Oh, no one is there… … !”
In a moment of panic, Cain’s sharp sword passed through his throat.
It was a neat workmanship.
Cain was slightly shaken by the fact that he had killed a person for the first time, but quickly regained his composure.
It was because he came from a family that knew all too well that he had to get used to it.
The opponent is the worst type of robbery and murder.
If necessary, show no mercy whatsoever. To live in a world stained with evil.
She must have heard it countless times.
One by one, bug-like guys came out, each holding a gold coin in one hand and a weapon in the other.
“Who is it! What kind of dog you are!”
“It’s me. kid.”
The one who jumped out the fastest came within range of me.
It’s finally time to run
Why did I train so hard all this time?
What is it? It’s just to survive the damn outside mission.
I opened my eyes and swung my sword.
–!
The holy sword emitted an intense piercing sound that could be more appropriately described as hitting the bandit rather than cutting it.
The sword felt heavy, and it was because he was accustomed to the swordsmanship of swinging a baseball bat.
pop!
pop!
I pulverized every joint of their bones. Every time he swung the holy sword, the air exploded, making a sound like an artillery shell.
Whoop!
shhh!
On the other hand, Cain’s swordsmanship was sophisticated and neat. It stabbed and split vital points with motions without the slightest waste.
Perhaps it was because she lacked the strength to wield a longsword, it was a swordsmanship that seemed to have compromised in her own way.
It was definitely different from the swordsmanship of the Abella family.
“Haaap!”
Cain swung his sword with the last enemy in front of him. This is Abella swordsmanship.
He cut the enemy, but the action was so great that even Cain staggered slightly. After all, the normal sword didn’t go well with her.
Cain also seemed a little disappointed.
It was an uneventful battle.
The battle was much easier because of the idiots who didn’t even let go of the gold coins they held in one hand until they died.
‘Was it one person for each swing?’
Three Cain, three me. equally defeated the bandit.
trudge.
Cain walked towards me, glaring at the corpses of the bandits on the floor.
“Aren’t you being swung by the sword too much? You screwed up at the end.”
I threw rice cakes so she could give up the sword.
“I’m nervous. Are you hurt anywhere?”
Cain went unnoticed. You would have been aware of this. The fact that holding the sword constantly is the problem.
“Yeah, what about you?”
“I’m fine too.”
We sighed and exhaled at the same time and looked at each other.
I felt like I knew it even if I didn’t say it. this subtle feeling.
“The report ceremony was held properly.”
“… … I know.”
You have to adapt.
Academy cadets are candidates for the kingdom’s warriors.
You have to fight monsters in the forefront. My heart shouldn’t be beating just for this. It’s difficult to get used to the beautiful and peaceful academy landscape and forget about the outside world.
Cain put his fist on his chest.
Hands trembling slightly.
Anyway, I’m still 20 years old.
I am also a petit bourgeois living in modern times.
Not much different from Cain.
“Now what? … ?”
Cain pursed his lips with a worried face.
“Leave it alone. Wild beasts will eat it.”
I wiped off the bloody sword and stood up.
“you.”
“… … ?”
“Are you really okay? It must be your first mission, but how are you so calm?”
Cain grabbed me as I was about to turn around and asked.
‘Is it like this every day in the game?’
Not a good answer.
I couldn’t come up with a suitable excuse, so I raised my head and looked up at the sky.
The moon and stars filled the night sky.
“late. Let’s go back.”
* * *
“Ahhh-!”
I woke up to the sound of Viktor stretching.
The warm sunlight, the chirping of birds, and a particularly light body.
‘What is this feeling?’
It felt like I had overslept and been late.
“Crazy. 12 o’clock!? How long will we sleep?”
Viktor checked his watch and said in surprise:
There was no one to wake me up, and the air was good on a quiet mountain road, so I had no choice but to see it as healing itself.
Cain and Shiana also got up late and rubbed their eyes.
Meanwhile, I met Cain’s eyes.
Maybe it was because they shared a secret (?) secret that they had been fighting bandits all night, so it was somehow awkward.
Everyone is still awake from sleep.
The more you do this, the more you have to protect your dignity as an aristocrat.
‘Cleanliness.’
it’s my life
I was also in a drowsy state, but I reached for the leather pouch next to me.
A small transparent marble that can be held in the hand.
It was a magical cleansing tool that Annie had saved.
Inside, it was filled with fine bubbles.
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Knock this over your head! It can be said to be a life item that immediately cleans your teeth, face, and hair when you pop it.
I popped the marbles while still seated.
After a little extra-sized drops covered my face, I carefully washed my hair and started washing my face. Mint-flavored bubbles filled my mouth.
‘This is very comfortable.’
It’s the first time I’ve used it because I’m in the middle of the mountain, so there’s nowhere to wash, and it’s really convenient.
“Hey, Aren, what the hell is that?”
Viktor, too, came closer and looked around. Even if he didn’t say anything, Cain’s eyes were also interested.
Siana is dozing while sitting.
The amount of portable face wash beads was sufficient. Washing is the most important thing, so I brought plenty.
I gave each marble to Viktor and Cain. He taught me how to use it with hand gestures.
“Oh, thank you!”
“… … thank you.”
Sitting side by side with three round bells on top of their heads, they looked like space suits. It’s a funny landscape.
After washing my face first, I approached Sianna. A guy who sleeps a lot
“Siana.”
“Hey… … .”
“wake up. The sun is in mid-heaven.”
“Ugh… … ?”
Talk!
I popped a marble on top of Cyana’s head.
“… … Yes!?”
Only then did Cyana wake up and understand the situation after seeing Viktor and Cain.
“Oh no… … ! Areeng… … !”
The breakfast meal was unexpectedly prepared by Cain.
While Ciana hesitated about what to do with the ingredients, she tied her hair up and rolled up her arms to try herself.
“… … .”
“… … Cain, Cain. So what do you do?”
“Well… … .”
Cain and Siana proudly stood in front of the fire, but there were no dishes they knew how to cook.
“Should I? Guys?”
Viktor, worse off, picked up the cooking utensils.
“no.”
Cain held up a fan and looked serious.
“Please rest. senior. Aren, you too.”
“… … I get it.”
“yes.”
In the end, Viktor had to stand still and watch the precious material being destroyed.
Our lunch was a clear broth of beef jerky and dried squid.
* * *
After crossing the mountain, he saw Herace Castle and a small village huddled together below.
The castle was built on a wide field, so it was a heart-breaking sight.
‘I will explore this taste.’
Although it is not a peaceful world view, the natural scenery itself has a very heart-wrenching charm.
“Everything has come. Guys! Let’s try harder.”
Once the destination was in sight, the road to the destination was immediate.
Every time he lifted his head and looked ahead, the castle came in stride and increased in size.
So we arrived at the beginning of the village.
“… … ?”
“… … .”
“… … This is Herace Village, right?”
“you’re right.”
From a distance, it looks like a comedy, but from up close, the word tragedy fits well.
There were no screams from children running around, salesmen touting customers, or the common neighborhood dog.
It was terrifyingly quiet.
It was like a dead village.
‘It’s as seen in the game.’
As soon as I saw the town at the entrance, I realized that this wasn’t a Class D mission. I was caught by a gamer.
Anyway, let’s get down to the story quickly.
“First, we’ll find it from the village chief, the client.”
“Ugh. OK. I see you are in the village.”
Viktor took a step forward.
When I entered the village, I did not see anyone. On rare occasions there was the sound of curtains closing or doors closing.
I was hiding intentionally.
Just looking at it, it must be the academy cadet they requested, but it’s not normal to avoid it.
After walking, I arrived at the innermost part of the village, the largest-looking house. As written in the request, it was a house full of vines with a blue gate.
“Looks like this.”
smart!
Victor rubbed his chin and knocked on the door.
“Are you there!”
Viktor courageously calls people.
I stood at the back of the group and looked over the village. Is there anything that has changed? Because if there is a variable, it is better to check it.
In the meantime, the door opened. It seems that the elder has come out. I heard Viktor and the elder talking.
“haha. You have worked hard to come this far… … Please come in at once.”
The benevolent-looking elder stepped aside from the door and said.
Victor entered, followed by Cyana and Cain.
“Nice to meet you.”
I, who was the furthest behind, took a step.
The elder’s eyes met. The old man’s pupils dilated.
“Heh, hehe! Haha! you, you… … !”
The elder looked at me and backed away in horror.
Like someone who saw what they couldn’t see.
His eyes were filled with fear.
The old man finally collapsed clutching his heart.
“… … what?”