episode_0072

The wings that once flew over the mighty desert were broken by the thread called contract.

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“Captain Francis! This way!”

Since the mass disappearances occurred, the security guard’s patrol areas and personnel deployment have changed significantly. A representative example of these is my patrol route.

The position of guard captain is not one that is leisurely enough to involve ordinary patrolling. Rather, thanks to the position of commander of a unit, reports to be submitted to superiors, leadership of subordinate unit members, deployment of unit members according to patrol area, etc. There are so many things to worry about.

Therefore, the guard captain was generally not deployed on patrol, but was a special position that received reports from the office or acted according to orders from Annie or the lord… I came forward personally to take responsibility for the disappearance.

Of course, that case was different from other disappearance cases. By manipulating perception, the eyes going to the back alley were eliminated, and a sacred power barrier sufficient to require a thorough investigation with a priest was installed to block any sound leaking out.

Even though the missing people were somehow found, the mastermind was not apprehended and the work ended in vain. Nevertheless, someone had to take responsibility, so I had to take on additional work due to negligent management and insufficient security duties.

Because I am the only one who can fly in the sky with pure physical ability without using magic in the first place.

“It’s a lot of work. What is the status?”

“At this time, there is nothing wrong. There were no injuries to residents on the main street or in the back alleys other than minor fights or arguments.”

Regular reporting as usual. Originally, the report should have been received in writing, but I decided to hear it in person in the area where I would be patrolling. Because it’s more convenient that way.

“By the way, are you okay, Captain? You’re already busy because of those old guys, but you go out on patrol like this.”

“You don’t have to worry about me. You just have to do your job well. And it’s better to refrain from using the expression ‘old man’. Because eyes and ears are not just attached to the human body.”

“Ah, yes, yep! I will keep this in mind!”

“Thank you for your concern. Well then, now that I have received the report, I will go again.”

Old man… Do your subordinates think so too? The old people my subordinates are talking about are the lord’s vassals. In other words, they are aides who advise from the side.

As far as I know, the reason the lord was appointed as a lord was that he was not originally a nobleman, but was given a territory due to various great achievements. However, the size of the achievements was gradual, and receiving a fiefdom of this size was itself unusual.

I heard that the lord’s origins are unknown, except for one thing: he is not a nobleman. It is said that it appeared one day, biting and killing monsters like a wolf’s fangs, tearing them apart, and on the day of the full moon, the earth was stained with the blood of monsters.

It is said that the King also praised this effort and gave him territory. Due to the size of this territory, it is said that there was a lot of uproar over land that even a high-ranking noble could not receive, and that it was given to a monster hunter with an incorrect identity.

As if the King was unaware of this difficulty, several aides were sent to the fiefdom for the lord who was new to fiefdom management. The aides and vassals were stubborn old men who were called ‘old men’ by their subordinates.

People who interfere in every incident and casually spew out derogatory remarks in the name of advice. Inside, they are jealous and envious of the lord who has received this huge territory, and they are fox-like beings that secretly wait to catch the lord when he has an accident.

Of course, I was also kept in check by the lord’s wife, Annie, who was appointed guard captain.

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It was a time when I signed a ‘contract’ with Annie and served as her escort. One day, Annie said she would make me captain of the guard. The lord was not there, but what was there was me, who had his head down as if he was scratching the rust, and Annie, who didn’t care about the noise and kept her head upright.

“No. Mrs. Anydiart! Do you have an idea!? Are you thinking about whether it makes sense to promote your private soldier to the rank of guard captain?”

“Not only that. Mrs. Anydiart. Do you know how much the people in the territory curse at you? They say he is a seductress who enjoys various collections using the taxes he collects.”

“Reduce those unnecessary expenses and take on the position of being the lord’s wife… ”

A picture of Annie arguing with her retainers. This was like any other day, but today it was especially fierce. Annie looked pitifully at them as they argued with spit flying out of her mouth, wishing they had thought about her position as a counselor first. Only after hearing all of their complaints did she open her mouth.

“A person who asks you to think about your position like that… You go all the way to the kingdom and pick off the bright blue young female flowers. You are very good at it. I wouldn’t say anything if I had used my own money, even for a flower arrangement, but where did that money come from?~”

“What, what!?”

Bright blue young female flowers, flower beds… What we can guess from that word is that the person with a pale face and a stutter was playing with a young prostitute. It’s unpleasant…

“The aide there… Phew. He does not cover the flowers he picks. That’s only mature flowers… You have so many different things.”

It doesn’t end there, the retainers are embarrassed and sweating every time they say a word. There was nothing special about it.

“Keu, keuhm… ! It seems like you have enough time to do background checks on others. However, how do you explain your private life and your wife’s extravagance? Isn’t the Join tribe guard next to you part of that luxury?”

“Ma, that’s right! Strange relics from which continent they were brought, and hideous-looking animals and plants. What can I do about this?”

Then, taking advantage of the words of one of the vassals, Annie responded to the vassals who attacked her like wild dogs and tried to bite her, without changing her facial expression.

“Ah… You mean that? Unfortunately, I didn’t spend a single penny of the precious taxes of the people of the territory to collect the collectibles. I was saving it through connections and the savings I earned during my time as an adventurer. Unlike other people who live anywhere, it is a hobby that I finance with my own expenses~”

“Evidence… ! There is no evidence!”

“Do you really need a reason for collecting each and every item? And now let’s be honest. There is no way to directly check the West, which is favored by the King. You’re trying to mock me for a reason that doesn’t exist.”

“What a fool… ! This is why adventurers are barbaric… ”

“Can you tell me what is truly barbaric? Phew… That’s it. Anyway, go out. There’s nothing more to say, Francis will officially take up the position of head of security starting this month. West… This was approved by the lord, and at first I tried to persuade him in a humane way… ”

The winner of the war of words seemed to be going towards Annie. Even the vassal who had been speaking confidently and passionately just a moment ago only pursed his lips.

“To make matters worse, the temptress who gets fingered by the people of the territory will be you, not me. They are shameless old men who embrace both men and women in a brothel. If you understand, leave immediately.”

◦ at ! Mrs. Anydiart. You will definitely regret this!”

“Yes, yes, I guess so. I hope I regret it too~”

Annie deftly accepts the vassals who spit out insults until the very end, and does not even give a single glance to the vassals who leave the office. It was only after everything was over that I could barely open my mouth.

“Annie… Are you sure you don’t mind? Isn’t it just because of me that they are making more enemies＾”

“Those people are enemies anyway. Frances… There’s no need for Francis to worry. And there is a ‘contract’. All you have to do is stay by my side and watch. If only I could find my younger brother… Because you and your tribe are free.”

“… … All right. I was off topic.”

“No… Thank you for your concern. Let’s just go.”

Annie always gets depressed whenever the word ‘younger brother’ is mentioned. I received the order to congratulate the guests and went out the door. Ignoring Annie’s sad cries coming from beyond…

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After chatting a bit more than just reporting, we were about to fly away again. The voice of my subordinate calling me again.

“Oh, come to think of it. Did you hear that? Captain.”

“What is it? I can’t waste any more time now, so if it’s not important, I’ll report it later… ”

“It is said that Priest Muse returned to church today. Since this person is probably the most important person in the case, I thought it would be good to let you know.”

Just as I was about to spread my wings, I heard that the Muse priest had been discharged from the hospital. Priest Muse, who contributed greatly to uncovering the background to the disappearance, was soon attacked by someone. It was only recently that he came to his senses after completing treatment.

“… … Because he is an important person. Tell the patrolling officers around the church to keep a close eye on their condition. If you notice anything, don’t forget to let me or Annie know right away.”

“Okay! Well then, have a nice patrol. Captain Francis!”

After receiving encouragement from the crew, I am now flying. When you have to do your duty.

My job is to watch from the sky to make sure there are no subversive elements in the sky and to prevent any signs of another incident in advance…

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Until the moon set and night fell, it circled the sky above the territory and kept a close eye on various places, including the plaza and back alleys. I once thought I had such pride in my vision that I discovered an oasis far away in the desert.

“Um… ?”

But it would have been great if things had gone smoothly. I caught with my eyes a strange flying object that seemed to defy such expectations. Flying over the territory without prior permission was prohibited.

It is the security guard’s job to stop such criminals. He shouted loudly and shouted at the person floating in the sky.

“Wait! Flying there without permission is prohibited! Stop, stop! Tsk… … … !?”

Something was strange. The closer you get to stopping, the sweeter smell tickles your nose. It’s not just the nose. A strong body odor flowing through the nasal passages and into the body. From the moment I smelled it, my body became hot and I felt dizzy.

“Is he someone who uses strange techniques? ”

I can’t believe my body gets hot this easily… Probably someone who uses some kind of magic or magic tool. In other words, flying in the sky may have some purpose. It is clear that the intentions are not good.

“… … ?”

As we narrow the distance with questions, the outline of the strange flying object slowly begins to emerge… The sight was enough to cause astonishment.

“Blue skin… Wings like a bat. Demons?”

Blue skin that shines even in the dark blue night sky, and huge bat-like skin and wings. Horns rising fiercely from the back of the head. A long tail fluttering in the wind.

There is only one being that can be inferred from that body part. enemy of mankind. Demon. I briefly heard that there are demons who work as spies who infiltrate the gaps between humanity and cause strife. no way… That demon inside the territory?

“There are more than one strange thing… !”

Unusual skin, body parts that shouldn’t be there. If it had been just that, I wouldn’t have been so embarrassed.

The only clothing she wore was a pair of tight black leather that barely covered her ample breasts and buttocks. Her chest, which was clearly visible even from behind, was like a balloon with too much air in it. More than anything…

“That… ? Male organ?”

If you move your gaze towards the lower body, you will see a monster-sized male organ stretched out majestically straight… The area that looks like . It also had testicles comparable to those of a horse. Demons… Was Iran the existence of a benign trough? I’ve never heard of this.

However, even as I observed the scene and was lost in thought for a moment, the demon was still flying, keeping a distance between me and me. Whether they knew I was behind them or not, they made no sign of stopping at all.

and… What caught my perplexed mind was the flowing pink hair and a pair of legs sticking out from behind the demon. Flying while carrying someone?

“Pink hair… As far as I know, anyone with pink hair in the territory is… … ! Could it be the Muse Priest?”

Characteristic bright pink hair. As far as I know, there are only two people in the territory. One is Heri Tetrahedron, the guild master and archmage. Another thing… I heard that the Muse Symphony priest was discharged from the hospital and returned to church today.

There was no way that Heri would have been kidnapped or anything like that. After ruling out that option, there is only one thing left. A Muse priest who was previously targeted and attacked by a gunman. That means… Are demons behind the disappearance incident?

All kinds of assumptions arise and disappear. For now, all I have to do is… Saving the Muse priest who is being held captive by demons. Speed up based on the conclusions drawn in a short period of time.

“If you don’t stop, we will force you… … ”

The delusion did not end there. In addition to the body odor that still disturbs his head, Lee Ji-seon starts to tremble from the moment he realizes that the other person is a demon.

1. Should I call in reinforcements?

2. Should it be suppressed immediately?

Even though I had already decided to save Priest Muse, this thought made me flinch for a moment. but… Since I had already decided to save Priest Muse, I couldn’t hesitate any longer. The priority is to rescue the person in front of you right away…

“Well, what… !”

My body was shivering. It was cold. why… ? I can withstand the cold night wind on a moonlit night… I shuddered from the strangely strong chill.

“Gi, iron… !! Why aren’t you flying… … !”

That’s not all. The distance I gained is getting further and further away… ? no. This is me slowing down! Is this also a trick of the demons? Going further and further… Are you falling?

“ugh… … ♡”

It becomes cold and heavy… This magic that doesn’t even spread its wings. With one possibility in mind, the cold disappeared and my body suddenly became hot. My lower body gets wet, and hot breath comes and goes.

“Annie… … Victoria… !”

–thud… !!

Soon, I fell to the ground and began to lose consciousness, hoping that someone would find me. At least I sincerely hope that it is not just those demons, and repeat the names of the two precious people…

[hmm… ? What is this… ?]

iced coffee… It was discovered. please… I hope that person is on our side… … I hope he is a good person who will straighten the broken wings…

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