episode_0024

The carriage Adrian was riding in stopped.

“Dallot Sir!”

“Hmm… No matter how you look at it, it looks like it was done intentionally.”

The only road that runs through the Proinen Forest from north to south.

The road is now blocked by a huge fallen tree.

“I haven’t heard of any recent storms around here, and judging by the cut cross-section, it’s clear that someone cut it down on purpose.”

Unlike the excited Delua, Dalot calmly assessed the situation like a veteran.

The direction the wind is blowing, your current location, and the time.

“It seems like you’ve prepared thoroughly. You should be prepared.”

“Of course!”

-Sweeek!

At that moment, an arrow flew through the forest toward the carriage.

Delua lightly dismissed it, and immediately realized who the enemy was.

“It looks like the same guys that attacked a few days ago!”

That means there are more than just one or two enemies.

Last time, Adrian was caught off guard and almost got attacked by another enemy hiding inside the building.

Delua took that moment as a lesson and stayed by the carriage instead of running away, even though she knew exactly where the arrow had come from.

“Dallot Sir! I’ll take this side, you take the other side!”

“I will do that.”

Dalot released the reins and shackles to prevent the horses from kicking and damaging the carriage.

With just two people, it’s best to protect the target.

We can’t afford to risk the lives of horses.

Zzrrr-

Starting with the first shot, arrows flew one after another.

Zzrrr-

Even if several arrows flew at the same time, and they were not arrows with aura, it was not something that even Dalot, a former royal knight, or Delua, the current queen’s bodyguard, could not repel.

“This sound is…”

However, a strange sound continued to be heard, and there was definitely some kind of device attached to the arrow.

“Dallot! Do you happen to know what this sound is?”

“Hmm… It sounds like some kind of signal… This is my first time hearing it.”

Zzrrr-

It was around the time that I heard that jarring sound several times in a row.

Thud. Thud thud.

Suddenly the ground began to shake.

Nearby, birds could also be heard flying up into the trees, startled by the noise.

Thump thump. Thump thump thump.

The sound grew closer and closer, and soon its identity came into view.

“…Troll?”

“There are more than you think!”

Trolls are originally individuals that move alone.

It is rare, if not impossible, for people to gather in groups like that.

“If the carriage is attacked, it is dangerous! You must separate them first and deal with them!”

“Ah… Yes!”

Delua shouted as she got out of the carriage following Dalot’s instructions.

“Adrian! I think it would be safer for you to come out!”

Five angry forest trolls.

If it were 1 on 1, it would be understandable, but it would be difficult for two knights to take on all five of them while also protecting their escort target.

Rather, it is a situation where you have to keep your distance for the safety of the person you are escorting.

I don’t know who the raiders were, but they were clearly clever.

“Then I will lure all five of them, so Sir Dalot, please leave Adrian to me!”

“…Let’s do that.”

Delua bit her lip.

It’s a very unusual case for a troll to form a group, but it makes sense if someone intentionally created the situation.

But how did you find four trolls in the first place?

Even if you search through this vast forest, you’re unlikely to come across a single troll.

-Whoooosh!

Make up your mind.

I don’t know what’s going on yet, but I will never give up.

“Come on, you fucking bastards!”

Flames began to blaze from her sword.

* * *

I got out of the carriage.

Delua runs along the path the carriage had passed, her red hair fluttering.

Several strange creatures, attacked by the javelins she threw, chase after her, spraying foul liquid.

“That’s… a troll?”

Even for me, who has seen many grotesque illustrations and 3D games about trolls, these monsters were so grotesquely shaped that they made me vomit the moment I saw them.

“Dallot Sir. Can Delua handle that?”

“…It’ll probably be hard to take them all down. But if you’re just running around and killing time…”

“I see.”

Did you say Angelica?

Deloitte clearly said this a moment ago.

They are the same guys that attacked a few days ago.

‘Was it because there were three people who hid and attacked at that time? And Angelica, who showed up at the end…’

“There will be at least 4 people.”

“Yes!”

“Can you handle it alone?”

“It is possible if the enemies are not able to use Aura.”

“I see.”

It became so dark that Delua could no longer be seen.

‘Is it about time to show up?’

I was prepared.

Knowing that there are people out there targeting me, it’s only natural that I’d be attacked at a time like this, when I’d be spending a long time in a carriage.

“They are the ones targeting me. If you have the chance, don’t spare them and kill them immediately.”

“…Yes!”

Angelica.

I understand that you want to kill Adrian, but that doesn’t mean I can say, “Please kill him.”

I want to live, and I definitely will.

Since my life has been attempted twice, there can be no such thing as forgiveness.

“Dallot. Get away from me.”

“Yes?”

“Get away from me. Then they’ll show themselves.”

“But that’s too dangerous.”

“Their intentions are obvious. They plan to use the monster to take down my escort and then reveal themselves. So let them do so.”

“……”

“Don’t worry about me.”

“If that is your command…”

“It’s a command.”

“Then, I will head towards the horses.”

“Yeah. I’m going the other way.”

My heartbeat is abnormal.

A brisk rhythm, as if enjoying the situation.

A moderate amount of excitement.

‘Anyway, I told you, he’s crazy. Adrian Floyd.’

Leaving the carriage, I walked a few dozen steps in the direction where Delua had disappeared.

I stopped walking, took a deep breath, and shouted.

“Come out, Angelicaaa! I’ll deal with you aloneaaaa!”

Soon after, a masked woman emerged from the bushes with a confident look.

* * *

‘Adrian Floyd…’

Are you planning to embarrass me until the very end?

It was ultimately my job to strangle the guy from the start.

Yeah, if you want, I’ll go.

I will watch over your end with these two eyes.

I calmed down and walked forward slowly.

And then I faced the guy.

“You really put a lot of thought into it this time, Angelica.”

“Do you think such a provocation will work? I am no longer your disciple. Adrian Floyd.”

“That’s too bad. Are you ready now? To kill the innocent Delua?”

“That kind of nonsense won’t work anymore. Since I was trying to protect a piece of trash like you, that guy will be the same. If I’m going to be harsh, I’ll blame the wrong owner first. ”

-Slurp.

He drew his sword.

A famous sword that has been passed down through generations in our family since ancient times.

Storm Sword Tempest.

Even in the current country where aura cannot be generated, if you have this sword, you can nullify any armor worn by that person.

I feel it.

The spirits around you are gathering.

The elemental spirits of wind and water are dancing.

A rare masterpiece created exclusively for our Wind Knights family.

Aim for it.

I, Angelica Wind Knights, insult anyone.

“Be prepared. Adrian Floyd. Your misdeeds end here.”

* * *

‘What is that? That black thing?’

I started seeing strange things without even touching them.

Countless magic circles installed inside the sword.

And a strange group of lights flying around in sync with the magic circle.

‘Is this a sword made by the Floyd family?’

I know that only the Floyd family can put magic circles into objects.

So, it would be safe to assume that the black sword was made by our family.

The sword that Angelica is holding now seems to be sucking up the energy around it.

‘Is that possible with enchantment?’

So if we apply that to humans, does that mean it’s possible to receive power from the air and use it?

“Get ready, Adrian Floyd!”

iced coffee…

‘I want it.’

I’m tempted.

I want to get my hands on that sword.

I want to interpret the magic contained within the sword and make it all mine.

And of course, it will help a lot in regaining Adrian’s strength.

‘Isn’t there any way to steal it?’

No, the method is simple.

All you have to do is defeat that guy.

That’s something that has to be done anyway.

If I don’t do it now, my second life will end here.

-Ssuk

He stretched out his right arm.

A pitch-black stick sticks out from inside the sleeve to match.

Adrian’s teaching stick, discovered while packing for the move.

I remember.

In Adrian’s memory that came to mind a while ago, he clearly used this to break Angelica’s sword.

Of course, it was later used as a tool of useless violence, but in any case, it is clear that this stick is no ordinary object.

‘Whew… let’s do it.’

“You aim your sword at your master without a bald head. Angelica, you are my shame.”

The guy’s eyes become fierce.

The strange golden eyes began to burn as if they were going to devour me.

“Shut your mouth!”

The bastard moved.

I felt it last time too, but it was so fast that my eyes couldn’t keep up.

But I too have made up my mind.

‘Just once.’

Aim for the moment when you are first attacked.

“Taaat!”

Angelica’s sword is drawn diagonally.

I have no intention of avoiding it.

Just like the last time I was attacked in the heart by a spear.

The gear you are wearing will definitely block it at least once.

I took advantage of that gap to attack the guy’s mana circuit.

-Bang!

“Kyaak!”

Angelica’s sword was stuck straight into her shoulder.

And the blood spurted out like a fountain.