episode_0116

After the shadow monster commotion was over.

Those, including our group, began to advance through the forest again.

Fortunately, as if it was worthwhile to keep walking even while being tormented by monsters, we were able to reach our destination not long after the journey was properly resumed.

Where you can see a large stone building hidden among dense trees.

And around the stone building, which was noticeable at a glance, large tents were lined up.

There was no need to check, they were the ones who left Darbil before us and arrived here.

Since the opening time of the Hero’s Tomb was set, most of the departure times were close, but that did not mean that many people left Darbil at once.

Although our group was quite fast, there were others who left Darbil faster than us, and that tent was probably built by them.

“Finally arrived.”

Looking at the scene, Max spoke with eyes filled with slight emotion.

“Yes. How do you feel?”

Then he immediately turned his head towards me and asked.

“The rookie mercenary came deep into the forest and saw the tomb of the legendary warrior with his own eyes.”

“Hmm… I don’t know.”

It’s an emotion.

To be honest, there was nothing special.

It’s just that we’ve finally arrived.

The grave is right in front of you.

Just that kind of feeling.

However, as I was thinking about saying it like it was not a good idea, Max clicked his tongue and shook his head.

“Anyway, he’s such a boring guy.”

“… … .”

Well, that was exactly what it said, so I didn’t really refute it.

“Why are you mistreating the child?”

At that time, Hector came next to me and joined the conversation.

“What are you again? Is it okay not to manage clients?”

“I left that to the other kids.”

“… And then I took care of the request fee, so I don’t know where my conscience went.”

The two started having a casual conversation like they always did.

“… Well, anyway. I somehow arrived.”

“Sure.”

It was a journey that could never be said to be smooth because of the shadow monster, but other than that, there were no major problems.

Even though we entered deep into the forest, our group and the group with us were able to arrive here without any trouble.

Considering that, I might have to say that overall things went smoothly.

Anyway, we finally arrived at our destination.

***

When we arrived at our destination, we immediately settled down on a nearby site and started pitching our tent.

Just as those who arrived first did so.

It was an inevitable choice because the tomb still had to be opened.

In the case of our group, the size of the tent was not that large, so the work of setting up the tent was completed quickly.

After setting up a temporary shelter, the first thing we did was inspect the tomb.

“This is the tomb of the warrior.”

Max said, standing in front of a large stone building.

“What do you think, Max?”

I felt like I had a chance and immediately asked Max.

Max thought about that question for a moment.

“… Hmm, somehow something like this was hidden well?”

“Mam I’m not in a position to talk. At one point, he said he had a dream or something.”

“… … .”

Max didn’t give any answer, just folded his arms and didn’t take his eyes off the building.

“Well, it’s not something I don’t completely understand.”

I also looked up at the building again and said.

The Warrior’s Tomb was a fairly large building.

It is clearly visible even in a forest with dense trees.

However, even though this place was deep in the forest, I couldn’t help but think it was surprising that a building like this had never been discovered before.

Of course, there is a reason for that too.

“They say it was hidden with a special magic.”

Johanna’s words that appeared secretly were the answer.

This place was originally hidden by magic.

However, an explorer who was exploring the forest accidentally discovered traces of magic, analyzed it, and confirmed that something was hidden. He then took pains to remove the magic, and this building was revealed.

Later, as a result of proper analysis by ‘Scholars of Alundel’, it was concluded that the original magic had reached the highest level.

However, the magic was somewhat disturbed due to time and various reasons, and because of that, traces of it were revealed.

This is how the warrior’s tomb was revealed to the world.

“It’s a story about a dream.”

“It’s a suspicious story.”

“That’s it again.”

Max’s eyes returned to me.

“No matter how I look at it, there are a lot of strange things. This is deep in the forest, and it’s honestly hard to believe that the magic has been maintained from the time Verhaville was alive until now.”

“Well, that’s true, but… Still, wouldn’t it be possible with ‘Berhaville’?”

Berhaville.

A wizard who was a colleague and close friend of the warrior.

A legendary archmage who is said to have already reached the level of an archmage at a young age, and that he may have reached a level beyond that after the death of the hero, and may have seen the end of magic.

There is definitely a possibility in Berhaville.

There is a possibility that it is possible to create magic that can be maintained for a long time even in the depths of this forest, where the flow of magic power unique to this forest is maximized.

However, that doesn’t mean the doubts go away.

“As you said, there is nothing suspicious about it. There are definitely things I don’t understand.”

Max’s expression surprisingly did not belong to someone whose judgment was clouded by a romantic story.

His face and eyes were still calm.

He also knew it from the beginning.

There is something somewhat suspicious about the things related to the Hero’s Tomb.

Even though he knew that, he came here on his own.

“So, I have to go in and check it out myself.”

Jumping in even though you know the danger is a mercenary profession.

“At the tomb of Ferdion, the warrior.”

***

Warrior Ferdion.

A person who left behind numerous achievements and is still talked about as a legend even after many years have passed.

The reason that name is familiar to me is not simply because he is a legend and has been passed down through people’s mouths to this day.

I knew that name before I came to this world.

Of course, that’s because Perdion is the name of the academy.

Why is the name of the academy and the city surrounding it the same as the name of the hero?

That’s because the academy started with warriors.

The times in which Ferdion lived were truly turbulent times.

Countless otherworldly monsters ran rampant, and huge disasters that shook the continent occurred frequently.

In those chaotic times, the warrior Ferdion accomplished numerous feats and saved the lives of countless people.

Perdion Academy was an educational institution established by his colleagues and followers in honor of his achievements.

Many people gathered at the academy following the hero’s reputation, and naturally, the city that was formed one day was also named after him.

Therefore, the name Perdion was quite familiar to me.

I heard that name a lot before I came here and after I came here.

‘A warrior… … .’

I quietly pondered his name and looked around the inside of the warrior’s tomb.

The interior of the stone building, presumed to be the tomb of a warrior, was not as special as expected considering its size.

There is a small monument placed in a wide space, and behind it is a large door.

Other than that, there were only things that needed to be there, like pillars and walls.

My eyes turned to the tombstones placed in a large space.

The language written there was completely illegible because it was written quite a long time ago.

There were letters that looked similar to today, but the grammar and vocabulary were so different that it was difficult to interpret them.

However, I know what is written there.

Because the ‘Scholars of Alundel’ issued a statement and also announced the contents of the tombstone.

The writing on the tombstone was quite long, so of course I couldn’t memorize it all, but I remember roughly what it was.

The text was written from the perspective of Verhaville, the person who is believed to have created the tomb and the tombstone.

He built the tomb of his close friend, the warrior Ferdion, here, hoping that he would rest in peace.

And the fact that he left behind the objects he used during his lifetime and his favorite sword in the tomb.

Of course, that wasn’t the end.

Berhaville predicted that the tomb would be revealed someday and that the magic that sealed the door would be lifted.

That’s why he wrote a warning.

A warning that anyone who enters or damages the tomb of a warrior will suffer great harm.

‘Scholars of Alundel’ translated and published the entire contents without exception.

Nevertheless, countless people from all over the continent flocked here, and are still flocking here.

To carry out the actions that Berhaville warned.

I thought it was quite funny.

It’s like people flock to voluntarily vandalize the grave of someone who may have been revered more than anyone else.

… Well, that’s only if this tomb is real.

I still suspected that this tomb wasn’t real.

No, I was half sure.

In addition to all the suspicious aspects, my intuition also told me so.

Take your gaze away from the tombstone and move it.

The next place my eyes stopped was the large door behind the monument.

No, it would be more correct to say that it is gigantic rather than large.

The door was the size of a large banquet hall.

What on earth is behind that door?

And, what is the ‘organization’ aiming for?

The time to check it was gradually approaching.