177 Human sacrifice
***[Gérard, fortune teller]***
Although he is an ignorant commoner, he knows that the man he found is the crown prince.
In Rene’s time, God, who used to reveal everything he didn’t want to know through dreams of Mijoo Algojual, doesn’t say anything this time, but he still knows that much.
Of course, I knew that I had to take the crown prince immediately to the border guards, nobles, soldiers, whoever.
However, when I thought of carrying him on my back to the border, the crystal became hot as if it were burning.
Life is also sucked.
I wondered if the god was angry at something or was just bullying me, and the flesh all over my body hurt as if I was stabbing myself with a nail.
God doesn’t want to take this man to the border.
“Uh, what to do?”
Gerard shook his head.
After all, I’ve been sitting like this in the meadow for several days.
However, it would be a crime for him, a mere commoner, to have a distraught royal family here.
It would be futile to say that it was God’s will, and if the crown prince were to die, he would be punished with being literally torn from limb to limb.
I had seen such punishment before.
Tears flowed spontaneously.
Runny nose also flows.
In any case, you shouldn’t kill this man, otherwise you’ll be killed by a god or a soldier, so Gerard tried to raise his body temperature by rubbing the crown prince’s hands and feet today as well.
Still no reaction, but still rubbing hard and hard.
A wolf howl rang out somewhere.
oh damn
My heart pounded, and cold sweat ran down my back.
No, it’s not sweat.
This time it was stronger than a cold sweat.
I don’t know what it is, but anyway, it’s cool as if ice ran from the nape of my neck to my tailbone.
I had heard the wolf howl several times before.
But it was always fine.
wolf is fine
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Drinking water is okay.
I’ve been wandering around by myself until now, but thanks to God protecting me, I’ve never been attacked by those guys.
Although it seems like there are at least ten wolves howling now, and it’s so close that it can’t even be compared to before, it’s okay.
maybe.
yes, it will be fine
The reason why their cries are getting closer over the next few days is because of the feeling.
Obviously it is.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t help but feel my body tremble.
Even if I know it’s okay, I’m instinctively afraid of wolves and beasts.
In fact, I’m starting to doubt whether it’s really okay.
Gerard trembled and poured the water from the leather pouch into the crown prince’s mouth.
The crown prince is still motionless.
There were no bleeding or major visible wounds, but his body temperature was low enough to make him think he was dead.
It seems like I’m dipping my foot in the underworld right now.
Even though I poured some water into my mouth, it still wouldn’t go into my mouth.
‘I’m really going to die like this.’
When I think about it, my head hurts like being stabbed with a needle.
The muscles in my hands and feet were twisted, and I almost dropped the water bag if I made a mistake.
However, no matter how much God teases him, there is no separation here.
There are no medicinal herbs, and the only thing to eat is beef jerky.
It would be difficult to expect the crown prince to survive in this state.
‘Damn it! If you want to save your life, ask me to get out of here!’
I cried out to God in my heart, but there was no response.
Soon after, the sun began to set again.
Gerard wandered around the area collecting twigs to keep from killing the embers.
There is also the problem of freezing to death from the cold when the lights go out, but wolves may approach.
Even though I believed that God would protect me, I felt uneasy for some reason.
The sun has finally set.
Gerard sat close to the fire and gazed casually into the darkness.
As they headed toward the meadow, the energy of the god, which had rapidly increased, gathered more and more, and the air became heavy before they knew it.
It is difficult to move as if you are in water made of air.
At night it got worse.
It feels like the energy of God is gathering around the prince.
It was somehow queer, strange, and ominous, and Gerard occasionally struggled with an involuntary urge to run away.
Today, that feeling is especially strong.
But God knows his heart well…
While thinking about that, I think I fell asleep as if I was about to collapse.
It seemed that I had fallen into the pitch darkness, and suddenly I heard the sound of a wolf right next to me.
When I woke up with a chilly feeling as if I had been covered with cold water, there was a wolf face right in front of my nose.
“omg!”
My God, my God, my God, what the hell is this.
It seems that the light went out at some point.
It was dark all around, but only the wolf’s eyes flashed.
Why were you so careful?
One pair, two pairs, four pairs… Countless wolf eyes were watching him.
The wolf is opening its mouth.
The dripping saliva was visible even in the dark.
Every time they breathe, the fishy smell of animals moves back and forth.
It was as if his nose had sunk into the smell of the wolf.
The energy of God condensed as if it were in a box, an abnormally large number of wolves, a dying crown prince, and a fire that suddenly went out.
Gerard realized everything in that moment.
he is a sacrifice
It was a sacrifice for this crown prince.
The potion that can save the Crown Prince is himself.
The moment I thought that far, the wolf in front of me attacked.
It seems to have been bitten somewhere in the middle of the face and neck.
However, the pain spread to her entire face and upper body.
It was painful and hot as if it were on fire, but when I came to my senses, something heavy had dug into my legs and waist.
It seems that the wolf rushed into his body at about the same time.
I could feel the blood rushing out of my skin.
Right next to him is the Crown Prince.
The wolf attacked Gerard, but did not give the crown prince a glance.
It seems invisible.
Could it be that God’s energy is enveloping him?
As I was thinking that, my body fell on its side.
Something soft lies underneath.
Oh, this is the prince.
Wet blood poured over the crown prince’s body.
Accidentally or deliberately, the crown prince’s mouth was overflowing with blood.
Gulp, the crown prince’s neck seemed to move under him.
Rather than the crown prince himself moving, it would be more likely that the energy of the gods around him moved forcibly.
It was dark all around and he was dying, but for some reason the movement of the crown prince seemed to be caught in his hand.
don’t you feel it
anyway.
Suddenly, the black darkness turned even darker and was sucked into the body of the crown prince.
There is a darker darkness within the darkness.
‘As expected… I was the sacrifice.’
Maybe it would have been like this if things had worked out well for Renée as well.
Rather, he lived longer because René died.
oh damn
It wasn’t like picking up an ominous crystal like this.
Wolves growl everywhere.
Somehow, I didn’t even feel the pain anymore.
fortunately
Gerard closed his eyes amidst the growling wolf howl.
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Dirty world, damn life.
If I could be reborn next time, I’d rather be a bastard.
A bastard who is not greedy for crystals and cannot be caught with his hands.
***[Louisé, Mrs. Goruka]***
A day in the meadow is very busy and simple.
I get up before the sun rises and spend the day making things to eat, wear and sleep.
He learned a lot of useless things in the kingdom, but everything he learned in the grassland was directly related to survival.
At least, even one of the old stories is to learn the lessons needed to live by knowing them.
It was to make it easy to teach and remember the physiology of the meadow and what happens in spring, summer, fall and winter.
That aspect really suited Louise.
Although busy throughout the year, the grasslands before winter are especially hectic.
Men hunted animals for meat throughout the winter, and women used their skins to make thick fur coats, blankets to cover in winter, and preserved food.
This year is even busier.
This is because before Goruka went to the meeting of the chiefs of the grassland, it was decided that women and children, as well as pre-adult boys and old men, would all depart for a safe place in the grasslands.
A sudden tribal move in this busy time when there is not even a second to waste.
I felt depressed as if my heart was sinking to the floor.
A sigh came out involuntarily, but Louise quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
You can’t sigh yourself.
The only ones who really feel sorry for her are the other women and men of the tribe.
This commotion was only because of the kingdom and her own father.
It’s the kingdom’s fault.
“…”
It’s always like this.
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Dad is really no help.
From the time she was born until now, she has never been of even the slightest help in her life, and it will certainly be the case in the future.
I’m glad there’s an Oscar.
In a letter from her mother she received not too long ago, it was written that the noblewoman whom Oscar had let go of had become her maid of honor.
It is said that life in the palace has become very comfortable thanks to this.
I also received a letter from my brother Emil.
I don’t know, but Emil’s brother seems to have become a team with Oscar.
My older brother felt like he was a little afraid of Oscar, but is he okay now?
Though her head was confused with various thoughts, Louise’s hand was moving properly.
The hands that clumped together dried meat and fat, wheat and bean flour, and other powders worked tirelessly to create square preserves.
‘It’s about this level of a sword.’
Thinking so, Louise let out a small sigh.
“Louise.”
The voice of her husband, Goruka, was heard right behind her.
Unknowingly, I wake up.
She smiled as if she had seen her caring husband, much older than her, sigh.
Oh, if it wasn’t for this person’s smile, my heart would have been broken long ago.
Oscar, thank you so much. I got this happiness because you pushed my back.
I muttered to myself without realizing it, but my husband opened his mouth.
“Will you come to the tent for a minute?”
“What are you doing?”
As Louise tilted her head, Goruka narrowed her eyes and looked at her.
“After participating in the chiefs’ meeting tomorrow, the warriors and I will set off for the kingdom right away.”
“I know.”
“If you’re going to send a letter to your mother or brother, write it now. I’ll send it to you while I’m gone.”
“…”
Well, well, I already know about my mother and brother’s situation, and there won’t be any need to inform the other side of Louise’s move.
Louise didn’t want to say that she didn’t need it, but made a sound.
“Well, then can I write a letter to Oscar?”
Goruka tilted her head.
Until now, Louise had never said anything like that.
In the meadow, no matter how close she was to her husband, women rarely spoke to other men, and the same was true of letters.
Unless it’s a parent or sibling, they really don’t send stuff like that.
However, Goruka smiled and nodded.
“Of course. Oscar will be happy to receive your letter too.”
This point is really good.
Unlike the hard plain man, Goruka is really flexible in thinking.
Louise left her job to the girls next to her and followed her into Goruka’s tent.
Sit on the floor and dip the pen into ink and write the letters one by one.
The stationery and ink Oscar sent me were of quite good quality, and the pen ran smoothly.
I don’t really want to write letters because I’m not good at handwriting, but I can’t help it because I have something I want to say this time.
I should write letters like earthworms.
with sincerity
“…”
The handwriting wasn’t very pretty when he left the kingdom, but now it’s even worse.
Well, if it’s natural, it’s natural.
Now, the time spent in the meadow is longer than the time spent in the kingdom, and the kingdom’s horses are rarely used.
Still, I wrote it down carefully and handed it to my husband, and Goruka read the contents of the letter with his eyes.
“Are you sure you want to send this letter?”
Looking at her husband’s murmuring face, Louise shrugged.
“That’s my sincerity without lies. Oscar won’t laugh at me or be astonished if I send him a note like that. It’s okay.”
“…”
Her husband looked at her with a strange expression and stroked her hair like he did when he was a child.
“I’m an adult now. I’m past the age of having my hair stroked.”
“I know, Louise. You came here when you were really young and treated me well.”
“Because the teachers are good.”
It was Goruka and the other wives who raised and taught Louise who came here.
When she cries at night, Goruka spends one night, and the other wives take turns sleeping together for another night.
Goruka’s wife is Louise’s colleague, brother, and mother.
And he was a good teacher.
One of the things they taught me is to say what you want to say and live it.
It’s a good wife to support her husband silently, but you still have to say what you have to say and live.
In the end, it is to protect the peace of the family and move on for the sake of the tribe.
No matter how big a man is, he’s still like a child, so they say you have to poke the spear of truth every once in a while.
‘Well, this time I wasn’t telling my husband, I just wanted to encourage him to do his best.’
Louise came out of the tent, leaving Goruka with a strange face on her face.
In a clearing some distance away, boys were shooting arrows at a target.
Every time an arrow flew and hit the target, there was a booming sound.
The magic bomb sent by Oscar greatly increased the strength of the tribe.
Even in the absence of adult warriors, they still enable young boys to overcome other tribes and defend women and children.
Thanks to that, Louise is also able to live with her breasts open as the chief’s wife in this tribe.
Yes, the Oscars are her hope too.
[Oscar, do your best and defeat everyone in all directions! That my life depends on you cheer up!]
I wrote it with all my heart and encouraged him, but I don’t know why my husband’s reaction was like that.