77 – 20. Anomalies (2)
It was the first time, I hadn’t subjugated the Demon Lord for so long.
Even when he was in Wolfheddin, he dealt with at least three demonic scenes a day.
However, after entering Lichtenau, the number of such cases has declined sharply.
Adele didn’t think that part was particularly bad.
As the emperor once said, he is now living as a real person.
I am confident next to Shien, who is shining more and more brilliantly.
I feel that the time alone is already well worth it.
But this time, I felt like I had to go back to the past.
It is certain to see it with your own two eyes and experience it with your own body.
A subtle difference that he did not feel because he was away from the scene.
It was also the best way to check that out.
Sasa Sasa!!-
Demons always happen in unexpected places.
So no matter how much scouting, there are things that can’t be found.
Adele was thinking of finding one of those demonic realms.
I already got permission from Cien, so I have some time to spare.
For the next five days, it was okay to wander around the north like this.
‘… Looks like there’s one nearby. The grade is a problem.’
Judging from the noise and smell that was felt, the grade of the monster was 5th grade.
A change that I faintly felt as a soldier when dealing with a 4th grade.
I’m worried if I can feel that in the 5th grade.
Adele thought for a moment before moving to the place where the demons’ traces were.
Regardless of whether the grade was low or high, it was something that he had to kill and get rid of.
We have to get rid of everything in this world, leaving nothing behind.
‘To see their level, you have to deal with them as gently as possible. Let’s deal with it gently. gently… .’
While suppressing the murderous intent boiling inside as much as possible.
Adele finally came to the front of the 5th grade demon scene.
And immediately, without hesitation, he swung his sword.
* * *
“ha.”
The ground was full of corpses of witches.
No body was left unharmed because of how badly it was inflicted.
They are all rolling on the ground, which has been cut into small pieces.
Beneath that hell, Adele let out a deep sigh.
I tried to make it as weak as possible, but the result was very disappointing.
As expected, it seemed that a 5th grade monster had no chin.
First of all, the reconnaissance team members thought it was fortunate that they had less work to do.
Adele started moving to another remote place without a break.
On the way, I met two more demons, but they were all 5th grade.
And the magic beasts that came out of there were all the same.
If Adele swung the sword once, everything would be cut into pieces.
‘At this rate, the results are too meager. No, it’s not at all.’
The change of the little beast is well known.
However, changes in ants can never be known by humans.
I could say that the situation is exactly like that now.
Level 4 monsters can still show even a slight change.
No matter what the 5th grade monster did, it didn’t show anything.
Adele has a lot of experience in the battle of the great beast.
As a result, it is sensitive to even the slightest change.
It was natural that he couldn’t react to something like an ant like this.
That’s how the first day ended up being a nonsense.
Even when the sun went down and darkness fell, Adele didn’t stop.
Originally, night battles were avoided unconditionally even by knights.
Darkness is a thoroughly friendly space for the Witchbeast.
However, even that darkness could not stop Wolfheddin.
Late into the night, Adele continued to check the area.
It wasn’t darkness or tiredness that stopped Adele after that.
It was none other than Shien’s order before leaving Lichtenau for a while.
– Never go hungry. And never stay up all night. Rest is essential, Adele. –
Saying that, Shien presented Adele with what she had prepared herself.
Dried jerky and mushrooms, plus a bit of smoked pork.
It was clear that Adele was trying to prepare something that she liked.
never starve The old emperor also said the same thing.
Is it natural for those who shine brightly to worry about someone else’s meal?
Thinking so, Adele lit a fire and sat down in front of it.
“… .”
It is the first time alone since settling down in Lichtenau.
Even more so to sleep alone outside with a fire like this.
Standing like this, I couldn’t help but think of the Wolfheddin days.
Just a few days ago, I met Roxanne, one of my colleagues.
Of course, if old things don’t come to mind, that’s strange.
Seeing the blazing fire, Adele had been staring blankly for so long.
Then, after unpacking the bag that Sien had packed for her, she took out the beef jerky.
Jilgeongjilgung-.
It’s a very good jerky, both in taste and in texture.
I don’t know what it’s made of, but it’s better than the flesh of a beast.
Occasionally, there was monster meat that was better than pork.
Every time I ate it, my colleagues freaked out, but Adele said it was okay and told me to eat it.
Adele, who finished one jerky in a matter of seconds, picked up another.
However, what was caught in his hand was not jerky.
“… ?”
A piece of paper sandwiched between the paper wrapping the beef jerky.
Adele opened it, wondering what this was, and after a while, laughed.
– Are you enjoying your meal? It’s not grilled mushrooms, but dried ones are great too, so try them! –
He must have been very busy doing all sorts of things as the family head.
How did you find time to prepare something like this and even put a note in it?
It was only natural that the smile on Adele’s lips could not be erased.
Adele, who continued to read the note for a while.
I rummaged through the bag and picked up some dried mushrooms.
After that, after roasting it slightly, I put it in my mouth and chewed it.
It seemed that I would not go hungry on this trip.
If you return home with food left behind, you might be in big trouble.
* * *
The second day since Adele was away for a while.
Shien was not the only one who already felt his vacancy.
“Is it just personal training today?”
The attendants couldn’t hide that they were embarrassed.
For a little over half a year, they were completely focused on Adele.
Now, I have gradually adapted to it, and my physical abilities have improved accordingly.
These days, ask Adele to raise the difficulty a bit more.
I even tried to say that it would be okay to roll a little rough.
However, it is said that Adele was away for a while.
They said they would be back soon, but the empty seat felt very large.
“It’s kind of boring because there’s no one whipping you.”
“That is what I mean. Should I say there is no tension?”
Even while running through the parade ground in full military uniform, the attendants were calm and selfless.
If it had been in the past, I would have collapsed while sweating profusely.
Right now, breathing a little rough and sweating, that was all.
In the end, someone even urged the attendants to take over Adele’s role.
It was impossible to imitate that creepy atmosphere unique to Adele.
“Captain. Is Adele not around today?”
“I think so.”
“That’s too bad. It was my turn today, so I prepared really hard.”
“Preparing doesn’t mean you can win, right?”
“Still, I want to avoid falling out of a room as much as possible.”
Not only the attendants, but the knights also had something very boring expressions.
Defeating the knight of Fiore, or competing with the former imperial knight on an equal footing.
That all of Adele’s records are real and unfalsified.
No, I’ve been realizing lately that I could go further and be stronger.
I can’t even dream of winning, and if I endure more than five times, I will be praised.
Didn’t even Brender, the general manager, say four times was the limit?
He also said that he was taking care of Adele as much as he could after listening to him.
It’s really strange, I feel the vacancy of Adele here and there.
However, the one who felt it the most was, of course, Xian.
“Adele? Ahh… .”
When I was in the middle of my work, I was going to ask something.
Then, realizing that he is now absent, he sighs.
After tapping on the desk for a while, she wrote something down.
It was a few questions about the Witchbeast that he would ask when he returned later.
‘Am I doing well?’
Adele gets hurt or something bad happens.
Well, it’s been a long time since I decided not to worry about that anymore.
I have already heard detailed explanations from so many people.
Even a level 1 monster was eventually defeated in front of Adele.
A single person can tear down a level 2 demon spectacle overnight.
Nothing would be a waste of time more than worrying about such a man.
Rather than that, he skips meals or doesn’t sleep, saying he’ll come early.
Shien was worried about doing something unhealthy.
‘I’ve given Adele a lot just because she likes it.’
From jerky to dried mushrooms to smoked meats.
It will taste similar, although not whole roast as Roxanne said.
If you cook it over a fire in that state, it may become almost the same food.
I hoped that Adele would not skip a meal, so I prepared that way.
But again, in a corner of my heart, even if he skips meals.
I also thought of wanting you to come earlier than the five days I told myself.
“The head of the family, the head of the family.”
At this time, an urgent voice came from outside the door.
“Yes, Captain Rascal Guard. Come on in.”
When permission is granted, the door opens and Rascal enters.
Judging by the look of urgency on his face, it seems that there is a problem.
“Is it the Magician?”
“yes. It is said that two grade 3 demons have been discovered. We are calling for reinforcements right now.”
“… This time, I have to prepare myself.”
It’s not an ordinary thing to say that two of the 3rd-class demon spectacles came out at the same time.
It’s a little sad that Adele is gone, but I can’t rely only on him.
This is Lichtenauer, the land that the people of Lichtenauer keep.
He doesn’t depend on anyone, and doesn’t let go of his sword under any circumstances.
Where all are glorious shields, brave warriors.
‘Even if it’s not to embarrass Adele.’
Thinking so, Shien slowly stood up from his seat.