Episode 148
43. There is no day to pass quietly (1)
“Let’s do our best today too!!”
“yes!!!!”
When about 20 people gathered and shouted “Fighting” at once, the strength that was not there was about to spring up.
Following yesterday’s boom, people were already gathering even though it had not yet opened.
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More and more customers flocked in through word-of-mouth yesterday and those who could not eat due to the early closing.And some familiar faces were also found among them.
A silver-haired boy who looks handsome no matter who he is, and a red-haired girl who stands beside him.
It was the appearance of the main characters Aidan Christopher and Karin Ophilus.
“Sanwoo!”
“You really are here.”
As he was about to say hello to Aidan, the murmur grew louder from those who recognized him.
“Isn’t that person the heir of the famous Triston?”
“Ugh… … Is it real?”
As a student attending Nakwon School, there was no reason to be surprised anymore.
It was different for visitors to the island to enjoy the Paradise Festival.
As if they had met the celebrity of their dreams, they kept their mouths shut and trembled with fuss.
The reaction is quite amusing, I joked by waving my eyebrows up and down.
“Are you really famous?”
“Ahaha, what is it?”
Aidan responds with a sly smile to my words.
Even if I said something good, I could feel that he was very burdened by the public’s attention.
Also, public figures can’t do it.
I also have a nerd, but I’m the type that wants to stand out quietly.
It’s an absolute no-no to go out in front of people as a hero.
“George, please take me as far inside as possible.”
“uh? uh Come over here.”
As I said, George guides me to a seat out of the public eye.
Aidan smiles and expresses gratitude for the sensible guidance.
The next guest I visited was the opposite of Aidan, who I had no choice but to feel uncomfortable with.
“It’s pretty systematic.”
“Did you prepare hard?”
A middle-aged man with a heavy feeling just by his impression and a woman standing next to him and yawning like annoyance.
“Did Professor Kehlin and Professor Helen even come? … .”
“The student I’m in charge of has set up a booth, so I should be able to not come.”
“There are rumors from the assistants that your house is delicious.”
Oh, yesterday, a group of people who were almost zombie-like came in. Was it the teaching staff?
“And it’s Artel’s traditional food.”
“yes that’s right.”
“From a long time ago, the idea is really extraordinary.”
“I took that seriously and selected him as a scholarship student.”
“Oh, yes. Then come this way.”
I let the two professors inside, talking strangely.
Anyway, since they are professors, let’s treat them with respect by some students we know.
Helen and Kehlin disappear with satisfaction.
After that, Elkara and Bernax seniors from the same Arthur Faculty also visited.
As the festival started, members of the Student Council, including Obel and Raina, came and went.
‘After all, it’s the second day, so rumors spread and more people come.’
After a wave of customers, I finished the morning guide and sat down on a chair in the common room at the back of the booth.
Business is easy to say, but it’s never been easy when you actually do it.
And no matter how high the functionality is, even if it’s a suit.
There was no change in the fit of the body, so it was strangely frustrating.
“It will be this hot even in late autumn.”
As he spread his complaints and fanned it with his hands, Artel, who had come in first and was resting, grinned.
“Sanwoo was also sweating profusely. Can I use some magic?”
“Aww, thank you for that.”
They used wind magic, enjoying the cool breeze of an improvised fan.
As I vehemently agreed, Marily approached and cast a spell.
The cool breeze cooled the sweat drops.
“Okay, I think I’m going to live now.”
by the way… … Where’d the iliana you always hang out with?
Since I was too busy in the morning, the sense of incongruity that I had not been able to grasp became clear.
“Mr. Marily? Isn’t Iliana here today?”
“what? Didn’t Iliana tell you otherwise? He said he would deliver… … .”
“Is something going on?”
“Suddenly, I started feeling sick in the morning. Isn’t the heat going to boil? … . So, you said that you have to take a break today?”
I was absurd at the unexpected sick leave news. It’s the first time I’ve heard of Artel getting sick.
When I was puzzled, Marily immediately added an explanation.
“Our people don’t get sick under the protection of the World Tree, but Illyana is a harp.”
“Another harp is different.”
“The lifespan is long by human standards, but it cannot live close to eons.”
After hearing the story up to that point, I started to get a little worried.
‘Is it because you were not feeling well when you went yesterday?’
At some point, Illyana’s expression had become subtle. It wasn’t a very good expression, but I don’t know if he’s been sick since then.
“Write… … .”
He is a person who likes to be stuck in the house, and has never had trouble with people.
But suddenly, I was surrounded and interested in so many people, so it was likely that stress would build up.
“it’s okay. You will recover soon!”
“That’s right.”
Yeah, if it’s possible, would you like to buy some porridge and take it with you?
If it were Taehoon, I think he could make porridge that would suit Artel’s taste.
Just as he was about to take a break and fill his hungry stomach, George came in sweating from outside.
“Hey, Baeksanwoo! It’s shift time!”
“already?”
“An hour has passed. Hurry up because I’m hungry too.”
Shit.
This guy’s time doesn’t always go when he’s working, but only when he’s resting, his time goes by like crazy.
“Okay, okay… … .”
After arranging the look of the suit that I had taken off for a while, I headed to the battlefield.
‘I was going to take a good rest during the festival, but I can’t.’
I guess I’m the one who has to be rolled over in the future.
* * *
“You worked hard today too!!!”
“Early closing due to running out of materials for two days in a row. Even though it’s popular, it’s not too much.”
“It’s still better than no response, isn’t it?”
Even today, the members who worked hard were scattered, throwing out words one by one.
The combined sales over the two days were a whopping 20,000 Kelly.
It was overwhelmingly equivalent to the two-year tuition fee.
Of course, considering the cost of raw materials and even taking care of the staff in the name of hard work, there was only a small amount of money that could be turned into money.
Nevertheless, it was surprising to see such a profit.
It is probably because the dedication of the chefs including Tae Hoon and the active participation of the Artels are at the center of it.
As I was about to gently wipe the bridge of my nose, a few members of the staff called me up in front of me.
“Boss! What are you going to do now?”
“Yes?”
“We decided to go out to play with our Artel kids, would you like to go together?”
Ohh.
Obviously, through this event, the wall between Artel and the human members seemed to have been broken down a lot.
I couldn’t help but participate in such a monumental event.
“Thank you very much, but I have a different schedule today.”
Unfortunately, I was going to visit Illyana.
Let’s say no with a smile, the members visibly regret it.
“You are busy, too.”
“Then come and have fun.”
“yes-!! You worked hard today!”
After seeing off the crew, I slowly headed towards the Central Terrier Wharfgate.
In one hand, he kept the handmade porridge that Taehoon had made.
That moment.
A man in a black priest’s uniform stood in the way.
A costume that is strangely different from the general Canaanite priests.
It was a heretical tribunal.
“Judge Francis?”
“The Apostle Jelia the Apostle has left a message to the apostle.”
His expression looked very serious. Even more so than the last time I came to the Iscariot Choir.
‘Is the Apostle of Light faction already in progress?’
In case this happens, I asked him not to announce my existence outside of Paradise Island.
In the end, what I was worried about just happened.
‘After the festival, there are already so many things to be concerned about, I’m going crazy.’
I’m very nervous, listening to what Francis has to say next.
The answer that came back was more serious than that.
“The holy barrier in the Southern Forest was destroyed last evening. Currently, the priests and the guard’s investigation team are investigating the vicinity of the southern forest, but the situation is not serious, so the Apostle wants you to come in person.”
“Are you talking about the barrier?”
It was frustrating.
During the festival period of the main story, such an event does not occur.
This means that in most cases, it is a gag or a light incident.
“Has it been destroyed by the Magi?”
“Yes, but yes. The group that was named behind it.”
Francis whispered quietly, being aware of the gazes of those around him.
“It is called the Church of Death.”
what… … ?
For a moment, my head was spinning.
Why are those bastards crawling out now?
“Hey, is that true!!”
“Yes, we are arguing with the village. Elijah wants the Apostle to personally come to the scene and help the investigation… … ah?!”
As soon as I heard those words, I ran towards the warp gate with all my might.
“Apostle, ah, no!! Sanwoo!!”
Francis’ voice was heard from behind, but there was no time to worry about it.
The Church of Death is dangerous.
Rather than worshiping Thanatos, one of the three great evil gods.
The bigger problem was that the wealth used to summon the evil spirit was Illyana.
From the moment I first met Iliana, I was prepared to respond quickly if such an incident occurred.
You’re going to get stabbed in the back like this.
‘Damn it if you want!!’
I hurried my steps even faster. The porridge in his hand shook violently.
at that time.
puck!
Unable to avoid the crowds gathered at the festival, he bumps into someone strongly.
As soon as he lost his balance and fell to the floor, he got back up and ran.
“Hey!! Aren’t your eyes open!?”
Even if the person I bumped into poured out thick swear words, there was no way I could afford to apologize.
“sorry! I will use it first!”
“Uh-huh?!”
He climbed the warp gate at once and beat the students who were waiting to use it.
“Go, Hyunmoo Forest!!!!”
As soon as I got out of the flash, I broke into the woods and entered.
When I arrived at Artel’s dormitory with a heavy breath, the soldier standing at the front door said in a puzzled voice.
“No, Sanwoo-sama, what are you doing here? It hasn’t been a festival since yesterday… … .”
“Didn’t there ever be a suspicious person?”
“Are you suspicious? I have never seen it.”
“ha.”
As soon as I heard those words, I felt my legs loosen up.
“Are you okay?!”
“Yes, yes… … . Could you please open the door first? I’m here to see Illyana.”
“What the hell happened to make such a fuss… … .”
“I have a story for that.”
The guard opened the door without saying a word.
Now it’s almost like being treated as a fixed member.
As I slowly entered the dormitory, Artels who did not participate in the festival were spending their time here and there.
Yes, no matter how the Church of Death is, there is no way to openly attack the dormitory where so many Artels remain.
In the main story, I couldn’t figure out why Illyana was kidnapped or when she was kidnapped and sacrificed.
Still, if you stayed in the dormitory all the time, your safety would have been secured.
‘Are you worried about anything? After all, the Church of the Dead might not have kidnapped Illyana, right?’
This is a story that has already started to deviate slightly from the development of the main story.
As it is an organization that appears in the epic scenario rather than the main scenario, it may be a little different from the future I knew.
Otherwise, it may have been affected by missing items or bugs.
So it’ll be fine.
“Illiana? Are you inside?”
The moment I opened the door carefully, hoping that my prediction was correct.
“X feet.”
Illyana was not there.