episode_0607

Alps.

A huge mountain range spanning several countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany.

One of Europe’s world-class tourist destinations.

So I couldn’t trust it easily.

There is an old saying that if you want to hide a tree, you should hide it in the forest, and if you want to hide a person, you should hide it among people, but the dragon is hidden among all the people gathered at a tourist attraction.

Isn’t it strange that it’s so easy to believe this?

So did the Pope.

When I heard this information from the Paladins who were like my own, I could not easily believe it and repeated the search several times to obtain meaningful results.

That’s why I was able to convey this request to Kim Do-jin.

At the same time, I became convinced.

The fact that the dragon, which boasts excellent hiding ability and can hide among people for decades, suddenly showed its traces is nothing more than a ploy to attract the dragon.

Then someone opens the water.

Is there any reason to be dragged into the other party’s trap?

Unfortunately, there is.

‘Dragons are evil in and of themselves.’

Dragon.

A disaster for humanity.

Worse yet, he lost his father to humans who regarded him as nothing more than prey.

It is a being that will cause great harm to humanity in one way or another.

So wouldn’t it be better to catch them when they are at least one year old?

Moreover, the moment the dragon appeared, there were no options left for the Pope.

What if you die without visiting?

Because there is no way to know how the dragon, whose revenge target he holds the greatest grudge against, has disappeared, will act.

So the Pope sent Kim Do-jin to break the cycle of resentment that had arisen because of him.

Kim Do-jin also brought people together and came here to achieve his own goals.

“Wow, it’s chilly.”

As soon as he got off the plane, a cold chill tightened his body.

Midwinter weather, no, worse.

However, for Kim Do-jin and other personnel, it was just a cold level.

This is because the powerful magical power within the body naturally prevents a rapid decrease in body temperature.

Among them, Irina did not feel the cold itself.

“The wind is quite cool.”

On the contrary, he said that the Vatican was too hot and that he even liked this place, saying that the temperature here was just right for him.

If it was natural, it was natural.

She had lived her entire life in permafrost where the snow did not melt all year round.

Even more so when you think about the power of her sword.

“It’s nice that the air is clear. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to stay in a place like this after retirement.”

“Wake up from your dream. Will the British royal family let you go?”

“Keu… .”

Merlin and Angela are having a conversation while breathing in the clean air coming down from the mountains.

Finally, Han Ju-yeon, who got off the plane, comes to Kim Do-jin’s side and gently pushes his shoulder.

“You know what, brother-in-law?”

It’s a dangerous habit.

If you have a bad taste in being called ‘brother-in-law’ in a place where you are not far from other people, it is a bad taste.

Every time that happened, Han Juyeon’s face turned slightly red.

It’s as if he enjoys that feeling of immorality.

“What is it?”

When Kim Do-jin asked with a bitter smile, she answered in an even more erotic voice.

“Switzerland… , It’s also a very popular honeymoon destination… ♥”

A thick, crunchy texture that feels deep as you subtly put your weight on it.

It was really amazing.

Aren’t these breasts that have been massaged so much so far?

But why does it feel so hot just from touching my arm or even between clothes?

I whisper into her ear as she keeps encouraging me.

“Once the raid is over, I will beat you to the brink of death, so get ready.”

“Ah… ♥”

Han Joo-yeon responds with a sad voice.

After taking Kim Do-jin, no, Son Si-woo, she no longer hesitated.

The woman who hooked up with my sister’s husband?

I guess it doesn’t matter.

No, it was actually good.

Even if you adopt the attitude of an animal without any hesitation, there is no place to fall further.

‘okay. I am a beast.’

He keeps repeating this and wraps his arms around Kim Do-jin.

And very hard too.

A means to relieve one’s desire for affection or anxiety.

I don’t know which one is bigger, but every time that happens, Kim Do-jin quietly accepts her.

Her anxiety is not something she must bear alone, but a burden she must also bear.

Every time they felt this anxiety, they would ask themselves:

Do you regret it?

If you could turn back time, would you change your choice?

Every time that happened, the two people declared.

‘no.’

Even if you make a choice knowing that you will suffer from this anxiety, they will not change it.

That’s because the two people are extremely attractive to each other.

After putting an end to the anxiety through the body temperature moving from arm to arm, he said:

“Shall we go?”

“… Yes.”

The destination was a hotel arranged in advance by the Orthodox Church.

* * *

There isn’t much time.

So do I, and so do the people gathered here.

Basically, all S-class hunters are like that.

If you are away for a long time, someone else has to take your place.

Even more so, the wizard of the British royal family, the guardian of Russia, etc.

Isn’t it obvious without even saying how much effort other people have to make to fill the void left by those who are well-known?

Therefore, as soon as we arrived at the hotel, we had dinner and listened to the reports of the Holy Knights who had been dispatched under the orders of the Pope.

“Where exactly was the dragon located?”

The paladin answers my question.

“It is near the summit of Matterhorn Mountain, 10km south of Zermatt, Switzerland.”

Read information about the Matterhorn in the report they prepared.

One of the Alps peaks at an altitude of 4,478m located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.

It was once one of the climbing goals of professional mountaineers, but now no one is allowed to climb the mountain.

The reason is that after the crack appeared, the temperature near the top of the Matterhorn Mountain dropped so drastically that an ordinary person could not survive even a day and would freeze to death.

“Hmm.”

Dense fog covered the wide window.

The Matterhorn Mountain stands tall, hiding its majestic appearance.

The great sight seemed very artificial to me.

“… It’s not natural fog.”

Traces of dark magical power can be seen through the thick fog.

This means that it is a fog that someone artificially created using magical power.

In fact, the report also states that the fog started forming a month ago and has not cleared at all.

In all likelihood, the thing that created that fog was the dragon hiding inside.

Thinking that it won’t be easy, I shake my head and ask again.

“What is the evacuation status of residents in nearby areas?”

“As a result of the step-by-step progress from a month ago, we are currently in a situation where everyone except a very small number of people have moved to the shelter prepared by us. The remaining personnel will also move to the shelter as soon as the operation begins.”

First of all, you don’t have to worry about casualties.

“Exact location?”

“A small crack was discovered about 300 meters from the summit of Matterhorn Mountain.”

“Crack… .”

According to what was written in the report, the small crack acts as a kind of passage.

According to the explanation of the person who went in, it is a huge forest where strong cold waves blow continuously… .

“Is there a dragon hiding somewhere in there?”

“Under the circumstances, yes.”

Probably so.

There was one thing I didn’t understand.

That place would be well within the range of measuring instruments installed throughout Switzerland.

“Why hasn’t that crack been found until now?”

“That… , the spot where the small crack was created was exactly a blind spot that could not be reached by the measuring instrument installed nearby. Also, the concentration of magic power emitted from the crack itself is low. Even the area around the crack was covered with snow and ice, making it almost impossible to spot it with the naked eye.”

That’s quite a coincidence.

No, maybe they settled here because it was such an elaborate place.

So much so that the red dragon, who likes volcanoes a hundred or a thousand times more than snowy mountains, decides to hide here.

Perhaps even the abnormally low temperature near the summit of the Matterhorn was his ploy to discourage people from visiting.

Afterwards, the necessary information is obtained through the Holy Knight.

Then, slowly picture the items you need to prepare in your mind.

Winter items to withstand abnormal temperatures that even hunters find difficult to withstand.

Plenty of food to fill your stomach while you explore.

Other various equipment.

When I write it down, the amount is considerable.

Even if we shared the load among ourselves, we would experience significant mobility inconveniences.

But this problem was resolved immediately.

“Are you worried about the weight of my luggage when I’m here?”

By old man Merlin, who revealed his presence with a proud tone of voice.

okay.

We had a master of space magic, indeed.

He speaks to the paladin.

“Make sure you bring plenty of the items he just mentioned. At least twice as much.”

“Okay.”

It’s more than twice that.

At that level, the unfortunate event of running out of supplies on the way back won’t happen.

Once again, I was starting to feel the outstanding utility of space magic and the thought of learning it properly was starting to dawn on me.

“There is one thing I don’t understand.”

Irina, who was quietly listening to the story, asked us a question.

“This is a space that is practically a weak point for the red dragon. But even putting aside the reason for hiding here.”

Her cool yet sharp eyes scan the audience.

“What is the intention of bringing us into a space where we cannot fully demonstrate our power?”

“… … .”

An unexpected challenge put the brakes on our steps.