episode_0073

Glenn and Briwen, both of them froze in an instant.

The tension reached its peak. Soon, the sharp fighting spirit of adventurers radiated from the two.

The sense of crisis set the instincts of the two people into motion. It was understandable. Someone who had taken the lead behind them had spoken to them without any sign of it.

Since we’ve shown our backs, we must launch a preemptive strike now…

“Don’t move. If you do, I won’t continue talking. Then what I’ll do…you both know that well, right? Briwen, daughter of the wind. And…Glenn with red eyes.”

“Wait a minute, that voice is…”

Gradually, the voice began to feel familiar. Was it magic?

No, it was half right. I had a strong feeling that this voice belonged to someone who was skilled in magic. No, it was certain. The owner of this voice was a magician of exceptional skill.

“Have you already forgotten? I can cast a spell to forcefully enhance your memory. Now, if you don’t call my name once, you’ll really cast it? Huh?”

Since it was a matter of preference to be subjected to such magic, Glenn quietly uttered the name. Without moving even a single step.

“Magic…Roselia.”

“I remember exactly. Red eyes.”

Magical Roselia. Among the high-level adventurers, she was the most mysterious, but at the same time, she was also a person with a great passion for learning and exploration. No, she was an excellent magician.

Receiving the title of Advanced Adventurer was also one of the steps to grow as a wizard and to smoothly conduct various researches. When adventuring in various regions, I was able to receive full support not only from the country but also from the Adventurer’s Guild.

Thanks to this, she was one of the talents that the guild master cherished. Roselia’s adventurous side was stronger than expected, so she couldn’t be controlled, but she was a talent that didn’t worry much because she had strong faith in her basic skills. So, even though she came this far, she wasn’t a cause for concern for the guild master.

His age is unknown. However, it is certain that he is much older than Glenn. Even before Glenn began training, there were already records and rumors that he had shown outstanding magical skills while fighting against the demons. Even after Glenn began his adventures in earnest, they had encountered him several times.

Wearing a large-brimmed hat and a black, star-studded outfit, the magical Roselia was truly reminiscent of the witches who flew across the night skies in ancient times.

“Oh my. You’re a kid who wields some pretty dangerous powers. Where did your friends go?”

“What? What kind of people are you to call others like that? Should I call you an unknown auntie too?”

“He’s quite the foul-mouthed brat, huh?”

Glenn reacted violently to the sudden, belittling tone.

However, Roselia seemed to like Glenn’s attitude and instead, she smiled and approached Glenn more freely.

“What, what are you?”

“The magic, Roselia. You’ve heard of her, right? She’s a heretic from the Sepisoro family…and the greatest magician in this kingdom?”

“And, since you don’t care, why don’t you go away?”

“Huh, really? But I’m… pretty interested in you, huh?”

It was a statement that could be interpreted harshly. However, it was later revealed that the intention was truly pure. The magical Roselia was analyzing Glenn’s power and giving him some kind of advice.

The main argument was that Glenn could easily achieve the state of ‘awakening’ that martial artists reach with just his power.

And then, after a while, Glenn was able to really use ‘Awakening’.

In many ways, he was like another teacher to Glenn, even though they never really met.

“Okay, then…our cute juniors. Why don’t you satisfy your curiosity? How did you manage to complete such a huge trick? Oh, Glenn, you probably already guessed…I’m not on Prince Endymian’s side, so don’t worry. Rather, I came here because I wanted to help you.”

It was quite a radical statement. It took time to think about it. Briwen was both embarrassed and intrigued by the sudden suggestion.

And Glenn… breathed a sigh of relief.

If he hadn’t heard about it beforehand, Glenn would not have been able to escape the shackles of suspicion either.

‘The pioneer group of the Central Continent… My entourage and I are traveling together with a high-level adventurer like you, Roselia. Our idiot brother and I are in a cooperative relationship, but we don’t really travel together. However, in order for you and your party to go to the East, you must pass through the pioneer area of the Central Continent. In that case, you must pass through my brother’s sphere of influence. Roselia can be of help to you there. And, when you enter the Eastern Continent, the elven territory… there…’

The latter part is not important right now, so let’s not think about it. Glenn is out of his fantasy. It’s a very short flashback, but it’s enough.

Glenn and Briwen glanced at each other for a moment. They communicated with their eyes. If the saint had seen it, she would have glared at Glenn with a fierce, sinister gaze.

However, in the midst of the urgent situation, the two succeeded in reaching a consensus. To be honest, for Glenn, it was a hundred times better choice than going along with the true intentions of that Endymian prince.

It was Glenn who spoke first.

“As you advised before…it’s a kind of trick that activates when you flow magic power into it, which is a detonator of two magics. I’ve put my fire magic and Briwen’s wind magic into a few items. It’s supposed to activate automatically when someone flows magic power into it through a medium.”

“Huh. Pretty simple, but…a powerful trick. So, what’s the medium?”

“The medium is…a wagon tent, a collection of dry branches, and sewing thread.”

“It’s a great trick, possible because there are people who handle magic of different attributes. But, who activated it and how did it happen? Who poured the magic power in? The two people are right here.”

That part is fatal.

Glenn opened his mouth to speak, then swallowed it. He felt Briwen watching him. She was hesitating, too.

It was natural. From now on, we are entering an area where personal matters are touched upon.

“Oh my, suddenly silence? Is this some kind of treasure that can’t be taken out?”

It wasn’t to that extent, but it was true that something was off. Glenn thought about it, but soon calmed down and thought about it. The person who was the one who heard the voice behind him was an adventurer like himself. As the saying goes, what’s good about having a partner? It might be okay to spill the beans here.

So I’m sorry, little brother…

“My younger sister, Alina. I learned how to draw out her latent magic power and use it to unleash her tricks. ”

“That, Glen?”

Briwen was the one who couldn’t hide her embarrassment. Could it really be that she was just going to leak it? It’s not that she didn’t trust Lady Roselia, but… if she were to say something like this… Glenn could read countless sentences from Briwen’s expression. However, for now, he had no choice but to try to ignore it and wait for the other person’s reaction.

And in the voice that was heard, there was a hint of surprise and cheering.

“Wow… little brother? Glenn yours?”

“Yes.”

“Wait…your real younger sibling?”

“Of course. Then, would you adopt me?”

“No… When I first saw it, I thought it was a kid jumping out of the ground…but it has a family.”

“Except for the little one, please.”

The two adventurers could feel that the atmosphere had become a little more cheerful. When they brought up the subject of family, this is what happened. The tense argument was continuing right before their eyes.

Glenn was conflicted about whether he should laugh or cry. At least the answer itself seemed close to the correct answer.

“But…you still managed to maintain that form and make it fly…what a talent, your little sister.”

“Yes, Lady Roselia…I realized that your latent magical power is superior to mine and Glenn’s.”

“Hey, hey. Briwen. You don’t have to say that much…”

Briwen, either in despair or impressed by Glenn’s attitude, ended up spilling all the information about Alina.

“Oh my… You really have the potential to be your little brother. I really want to meet you later, don’t you?”

Somehow, it felt like a beast of prey with an interesting prey right in front of it, and it had the effect of increasing Glenn’s anxiety. Still, it was clear that it was the right answer, as Roselia began to react more and more positively.

“After seeing such a beautiful sight…and seeing the face of the saintess for the first time in a long time…good. Then of course I have to pay the price. Now, Glenn? Briwen? Listen carefully.”

In the tone of a school teacher, Roselia began to explain.

“As you may have noticed, I am not with you right now. Instead, I am staying somewhere where I can watch over you, and I am observing the situation. So, please keep in mind that I am watching from afar, and follow and execute the actions I tell you from now on. You can’t fail, right?”

Are you some kind of mother?

Glenn grumbled inwardly and frowned slightly. Briwen looked at him, trying desperately to suppress her laughter.

Hey, just laugh it off. I know my face is weird.

Glenn didn’t necessarily say so, but nodded slowly.

“Okay.”

“Okay. Listen carefully. As soon as my voice fades, count. It’s okay to start from 1 or go down from 100. However, when you count to twenty, take the saintess and leave this place. To the place where you hid the party so that you could perform a trick. With your physical abilities, I believe you can escape this fortress before you even count to ten?”

Yes, I wanted to answer, teacher, but the two of them controlled their impulses.

At that moment, the worst situation was unfolding before their eyes. Endymian soldiers were moving and surrounding them. The faces of the two people who had been so absorbed in their conversation that they had not paid attention to their surroundings turned pale.

‘That kid is going to cause trouble in the end.’

Just as Glenn’s face was about to turn grim, a voice faintly rang in their ears as if it were the last time.

“Okay, get ready to count. And Glenn, remember this. When you’re done with the East, the North, and the West… if you can finish safely… you must come to the Central Continent and come see me. Oh, and bring your sister. I want to meet you in person. Okay, then…”

And then, the voice suddenly cut off. It was as if I had entered another world, and the noise and commotion around me could be heard as it was.

The voices of the citizens roaring, the saintess’s words of protest, etc… And the two looked at each other. And then they opened their mouths quietly.

“One.”

In the sky, there was a commotion.

“Two.”

It was a crack, the sound of thunder.

“Set.”

Then, the voices of the people around them died down.

“Net.”

People’s eyes were turned towards the sky.

“Five.”

“Hey, hey…”

“What, what is it? All of a sudden…”

Above the sky, dark clouds formed in clumps.

“Six.”

Climate change existed in the central continent as well, but this was unusual.

“Seven.”

“Hey, is there something wrong with my eyes?”

“Eight.”

“That’s not strange. Dark clouds are gathering only around our fortress.”

“Nine.”

The prince noticed something strange.

“Open.”

The saintess seemed to feel the same way, suddenly turning around to look at Glenn and Briwen.

“Eleven.”

“Sir Glenn? Lady Briwen? Do you know what this is about?”

“Twelve.”

“This isn’t in the plan… Me, you two? Why are you suddenly counting numbers?”

“Thirteen.”

The two people carefully lifted their index fingers and placed them to their lips.

“Fourteen.”

An ominous wind noise was heard.

“Fifteen.”

“Look over there! Up in the sky!”

“Wh, what! What is this!”

“Sixteen.”

“Ah…that’s…”

“No, from the dark clouds…a strange whirlwind?”

“Seventeen.”

“That, a black whirlwind? Not thunder or lightning or rain? ”

“Eighteen.”

“Wow, Your Highness! You must escape immediately!”

“Nineteen.”

Glenn prepared to move. Tension built up in every muscle in his body. Briwen stopped counting.

“Wind…Add incredible lightness to my feet and my colleagues…”

“That, Sir Glenn? Lady Briwen? If you have any plans, please tell me too…”

“Twenty.”

The whirlwind began to rush into the fortress. And…

“Huh, Glenn? Whoa!”

Quickly, Glen jumped up and grabbed the saintess.

The saintess was shocked, but she didn’t fight back. No, she didn’t even have time to fight back. Glenn also pulled her down from the horse at the same time.

The only ones who caught the scene of the saint being caught in an instant and landing under the horse were his companion Briwen and Prince Endymian, who still had not taken his eyes or feet off the saint.

“Wh, what! What did you do to my saintess…!”

My saint? Glenn was momentarily angry, but he pulled the saint down and hugged her tightly as if showing off. Soon, he changed his manner as if he was hugging a princess, and gave Milicia a strange look.

Milishia was dumbfounded, but at the same time, she naturally put her arm behind Glenn’s neck. Of course, she still said out loud that she was still skeptical.

“Glen? What the…”

“Let’s go. I don’t have time.”

“Cast complete. Let’s run!”

“Yeah!”

“Hey, wait! What are you doing, you idiot!”

The prince spoke, but they dispersed into the air. Glenn, Briwen, and Saint Milicia Airgrants, whom Glenn was holding, moved somewhat strangely and disappeared from the prince’s sight in an instant.

“Wh, what…magic?”

The prince couldn’t hide his surprise at the sudden kidnapping that wasn’t a kidnapping.

However, it was impossible to develop the idea further than that, because the disaster that had been showing signs of a disaster struck immediately.

“Ugh, eww! The tornado is coming!”

“Do, run away!”

“Your Highness, escape quickly!”

The tornado had struck the ground near the fortress.

There was a loud crash and the sound of the ground breaking rang out.

“K, groan! Everyone, get out of here! Get away from the fortress!”

In order to prevent the people from panicking due to this sudden, non-natural phenomenon, the prince shouted out orders. The soldiers responded and led the people away from the tornado, while the prince turned his gaze back to where the saintess was.

It was late. He felt a chill down his spine. In the distance, he could see the two figures moving further and further apart. In that short time, the saintess had escaped from him in an instant.

‘The opportunity, it disappeared so vainly… That damned escort knight…!’

“Wow, Your Highness! Your Highness, avoid it too!”

“What? Uwaaaah!”

He gritted his teeth and couldn’t hide his anger, but it was a mistake. He received a warning full of shock from his adjutant, but it was too late.

A huge tornado approached right before the prince’s eyes.