Ch.87Chapter 87. Morning Tent Installation Technician (2)

Chapter 87. Morning Tent Installation Technician (2)

I moved the ritual to Totem No. 5, which was supposedly made by the priest of the Ashen Mist tribe.

It was an Oriental dragon statue decorated with a red border.

It seemed like they put quite a bit of effort into making it, but it looked rather plain compared to the totems in the Tribal Alliance or the Golden Sun tribe.

Can’t be helped. They don’t have totem experts like Muri here, nor the manpower like the Golden Sun tribe.

“Malak has descended upon our tribe!”

“Woaaah!”

– Greetings, Ashen Mist tribe.

I quickly moved past the same repetitive greeting pattern.

These folks are easy to deal with since they just respond with “Wow! Malak!” or “Wow! Roa!” no matter what I say.

“…”

I noticed the paladin standing awkwardly with a stiff expression, seemingly nervous.

Morning Tent Installation Technician, Siwoo. This is the first time I’m seeing him in person.

As for his appearance, well, he’s a typical white guy. A Caucasian male with blonde hair and blue eyes.

– Paladin Siwoo.

“Yes, sir!”

Siwoo responded a beat late, straightening his posture.

He looked like a new recruit who had just enlisted.

– This is your first time meeting me directly, I presume.

“…That’s correct.”

His voice trembled. He’s scared.

The reason I revealed my identity at this point… there’s actually nothing special about it.

The reason I’ve been hiding my existence as much as possible until now was because I and my forces were weak.

Now we’re strong enough. If I were to level-rate the entire Tribal Alliance, I’m confident it would be around 8-9.

I’m not sure if that’s enough to defeat a high-ranking demon, but I don’t think we’d be swept away without even putting up a fight.

Also, the sentence in my status window that said “You will pay a great price if your identity is discovered” means I shouldn’t be discovered as a possessor who has taken over Roa.

It doesn’t mean that the existence of Roa Malak shouldn’t be known to the world.

I thought it might be okay to reveal the existence of Roa to the possessors who are allied with me.

After all, to drive the demons from this land, the help of paladins is also essential.

– Do not be afraid. You are also my follower, are you not?

“Yes, that’s right. I am a follower of Malak.”

Perhaps it’s because I’m speaking to him slowly with pauses? Siwoo seems to have relaxed a bit.

– I’ve heard a lot about you. Thank you for your dedication to the Ashen Mist tribe so far.

“Ah, no. There’s no need to thank me…”

Siwoo waves his hands dismissively. He looks like a new employee in front of his department head.

“…Um.”

He seems to have something to say.

– What is it?

“Do you happen to know a paladin named UltraSansMadWithMoonlightMassacreMode?”

Ah. I thought he might ask about that.

– He is also a follower who has pledged his loyalty to me. I’ve been hearing about you from him.

“Ah… I see.”

Siwoo nods as if he understands.

I think I’ll end the first greeting here for now.

I told Hela, the chief, and Sola, the priest, about the “Transfer Totem” blessing.

Also that they need to kill the mid-level demon ruling Linea and bring back the magic stone from the castle.

– I will help you directly.

It’s about time to be transferred to the altar.

Ah, there it is.

The totem golem and magic interference device sent by Paya were transferred to this altar.

“A, a human made of steel?”

“It’s a golem! Why is a golem here?!”

The barbarians are confused at seeing a golem used by civilized people.

I moved the ritual to Totem No. 2 inside the totem golem.

– Do not be afraid. This is also my avatar.

Meanwhile, things like modular catapults are being sent over.

Ooh…!

Ah, even my mount, Solid and Heavy, has arrived.

“Ah, a demon!”

– I am controlling it with my power.

“Ah…!”

Sigh. There’s so much to explain.

Just thinking about facing this situation every time I visit a different tribe makes me tired already.

I lifted the magic interference device and briefly explained its role.

“…So it can block coordinate transfers?”

It was Siwoo who asked.

– That’s right.

“Ah, I’ve heard about this. They say that magicians who reach a certain level can block coordinate transfers.”

You didn’t hear it, you saw it on the community.

And, you idiot…

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: Holy shit I’m looking at Malak right now]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: His voice is so damn cool. Definitely an alpha male super manly man lol]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: By the way, this bastard, have you been keeping it a secret that Malak really exists?!?!]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: UltraSansMadWithMoonlightMassacreMode, did you deceive me?]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: (A strangely close-up photo of Siwoo’s face)]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: wtfwhyisthereademonthere]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: Ah, that really surprised me lol I thought you were working with demons haha]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: I almost used my skill~]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: Hey I’m going demon hunting with Malak lol]

[MorningTentInstallationTechnician: Let’s go!!!]

Sending personal messages at such an important moment isn’t right…

Still, I guess it’s better than posting on the community, but I should give him a warning just in case.

I’ve been watching him for months, and while Siwoo might be a bit stupid, he’s not disloyal or loose-lipped.

Actually, he might be a bit loose-lipped.

– Prepare for the expedition. And Paladin Siwoo, I have something to discuss with you in private.

I should tell him that I know about possessors and the community, just like I did with Noah.

Should I give him a light “warning”?

***

I set out on a demon subjugation mission with the warriors of the Ashen Mist tribe.

I brought various things from the Tribal Alliance. The war preparations are perfect.

“Um, Malak?”

Siwoo cautiously spoke to me.

Perhaps because of our “sincere conversation” earlier, he seems a bit afraid of me.

I’m leaving him be, thinking that his wariness will fade after we fight together.

– What is it?

“After we kill all the demons, will all the possessors be able to return home?”

Ah. Noah asked about this once too. It’s about game completion.

– Ishtania, who summoned you to this world, is capricious and heartless. I cannot give you a definite answer.

I don’t know well either, so I have to dodge the question like this.

Sorry, Siwoo. But at least I didn’t lie.

“I see… then.”

Siwoo, who briefly showed disappointment, gulped.

“When you regain all your powers, Malak, would you be able to send us back home?”

– …

It was hard to look at Siwoo’s sparkling eyes.

This is an even harder question than before. Soul transfer… is that possible?

I know the real Malak is powerful, but I’m not sure if he has such abilities.

– My powers and hers are different.

“Ah…”

– Different, but not to the extent that I couldn’t even try. After we defeat all the demons and I regain my powers, I will consider it.

Whatever. I didn’t lie this time either.

I’ll really try when it’s all over. Or I can leave it to the real Malak.

“Th-thank you! Thank you so much!”

– Just watch where you’re going.

Ignoring Siwoo, who kept bowing his head, I looked up at the sky.

The demon’s eyes are spread out in all directions.

“Shall we take care of them?”

The warriors aimed their bows at them.

– No. One shot is enough. Just hit one of them.

Arrows would be wasted on these creatures. I’ve gotten the hang of this.

“Understood.”

With a whoosh, a single arrow pierced through the body of a one-eyed monster.

The demon’s eye fell, unable to even scream since it had no mouth.

I turned it into a zombie and made it charge toward the nearest demon eye.

Controlling flying zombie eyes has become familiar now.

The arrow stuck in the zombie eye’s body pierces into another eye’s body.

– We don’t need to worry about the eyes anymore.

Now those zombie eyes will take care of the other demon eyes.

Since I’m currently controlling a goat demon, I can’t control many entities, but about ten should be enough.

Those with almost zero combat power will just flounder around and be annihilated.

– Let’s begin the subjugation.

There are three villages we need to pass through to get to the city.

I’m a professional commander who has subjugated three regions.

I plan to end this quickly.

– I’ll take the vanguard. Ambush them when they focus on me.

I jumped into the village fence with Solid and Heavy.

A third-rate commander is one who just thinks from the back. A true commander should boost morale by being alongside the soldiers.

Let me show the dignity and power of a commander.

“You are… ugh!”

“Argh!”

“Gack!”

After breaking through the fence, I trampled over the worshippers who were looking up at me with blank expressions, and searched for the village chief’s house.

Among the wooden plank houses, there’s one built with bricks.

This must be it.

Bang!

Breaking down the door and entering, I encountered a strange monkey demon with eyes taking up half its face.

– You look hideous.

Eyes the size you’d see in an outdated Japanese anime.

Let’s go, Solid and Heavy. Let’s show them that even low-level demons have their ranks.

I charged at the eye-monster demon.

Squeak!

It tried to block by stretching its arms, but it wasn’t enough to stop Solid and Heavy’s charge.

I stomped on the head of the staggering creature. Within seconds, ashes scattered.

Now low-level demons are nothing. I think I could win even if three of them attacked at once.

…Then what about mid-level demons?