episode_0035

Elves, water people, dwarves, spirits, etc.

These are species other than humans.

To put it simply, they are a heterogeneous race.

They have existed and coexisted in this world since the birth of mankind.

In this world, they are more common than you might think.

Of course, in Demeria, where I currently live, there are only races that are hostile to humans due to the terrain, so they are not that common. I had only seen them in books, so this was my first time seeing them in person.

however.

I’ve heard that Seoljirik has a much larger number of different races compared to other countries, but I never thought I’d see them right away.

It was probably at the market too. I just didn’t know.

by the way.

No way, elves are slaves…

Elves are a superior race among the other races.

That’s why elves are a race that doesn’t even talk to humans. That’s why such a race is being held as slaves.

… he was probably kidnapped as a child and brainwashed by humans, so he lost his nature.

That’s how slave traders tamed foreign races.

‘It’s so familiar that it’s annoying.’

The easiest way to brainwash someone is to start hammering your ideas into them from a young age.

Then they had no choice but to be brainwashed.

And that was the method my father used the most.

Parents are weak towards themselves.

That piece of trash always had this saying in his mouth.

Although he wasn’t the one who actually said those words.

He is the most vicious and cunning man I have ever seen. No.

You shouldn’t call him human.

He is trash.

This is trash that should not exist in this world.

“… ”

When I opened my eyes, it was already dark.

The surroundings were eerie and without even an inch of light.

‘Ah… why am I so annoyed?’

Even though I slept, I don’t feel like I slept at all. Instead, I feel more tired. I feel inexplicably angry.

My stomach feels blocked up.

Still, it was comfortable. I could even feel the warmth.

What is this? Is it a bed?

… that’s not it.

Only my head feels like that, and the rest of my body feels like the cold, hard chill of cement.

So what is this?

When I was wondering, a red cat’s eyes were looking down at me right in front of my eyes.

Although he was wearing a cloak, his platinum blonde hair came out through it and touched his skin.

“Are you okay?”

“… ”

what.

Is this a dream? I guess I’m still tired.

“Over there… ?”

Hmm… No matter how much I think about it, it’s not a dream. It’s definitely not something I’m seeing because I’m tired.

So what’s going on here? Why am I lying on this elf’s lap… Wait. Knee?

I raised my waist urgently.

“Mi, sorry.”

“… Okay, it’s okay.”

The elf carefully lowered his head and hid his reddened cheeks. This is embarrassing.

But, you said I’m a slave, so is it okay for me to stay here? Won’t I get scolded if I come in late?

“…Is it okay for me to stay until this hour?”

“Yes? I, I’m fine.”

“Still… ”

As I stared at her silently, she waved her hand as if she realized something.

“I’m really okay. The owner…is gone now, so I’m walking around alone.”

“Ah… ”

“Then… I have somewhere to go right now, so I’ll excuse you.”

“Okay, just sleep.”

Do slaves usually get free when their masters are gone? Well, I don’t know, since I never had one.

Still, after hearing her story.

She’s free now, then.

“Let’s have a meal together next time we meet.”

“… What is that?”

“No! That’s not what I meant, I just wanted to show my appreciation.”

“Okay, it’s okay.”

“If you don’t pay back the light, it’s a disgrace to the nobility, so that’s why.”

Of course, there is no such grand reason. In the first place, I am a man who does not have any noble pride. How could a man like that think about the shame of being a noble?

But if you do well here, you can make new friends. The only way to seize that opportunity is through commanding nobles. You can use it a little.

I don’t use it any other time, but it’s not a lie that I wanted to show it to you from the beginning.

If you say that I said it with an impure mind, it’s not wrong. But if I don’t do this, no one will come near me.

Even if he exists, he’s just a fighting maniac.

‘Why are you sad…?’

“Then, I’m busy right now…I’ll ask you next time we meet.”

“Then next…”

The elf disappeared from the alley without even listening to my answer.

I was surprised at that sight for a moment.

The thought of making friends here made me smile.

“Now that I’m awake, I have to go find the kids!”

***

Thanks to a drink, I was able to get to the palace without any trouble and without having to take a strange route.

Honestly, if I had gone to the palace from the beginning, everything would have been resolved.

Why do you have to go all the way to the market?

Even I think it was a really strange behavior.

Still, if you think about it as a chance to make friends and a special memory, it wasn’t so bad.

however.

Why is the palace so far away?

I’ve been walking down this street for hours already.

From a distance, the golden glow of the castle walls is faintly visible, but the distance between them shows no sign of closing.

I should have just taken a carriage while it was still available…

However, all the vehicles, including the carriages, had been withdrawn long ago last evening.

‘How much is left now…’

Aren’t you going to collapse again like this?

Even though I slept, I was only mentally awake and not physically recovered.

How much more time has passed?

It’s now past 11pm, and the lights are out in all the houses except for a few bars.

I got goosebumps walking alone down the dark street.

The chilly weather was a bonus.

A cold, bitter wind blew across my cheek.

“Isn’t it okay to take off my robe at this point?”

Anyway, all the people I needed to hide have already gone in, and I don’t think anyone will know who I am in this dark place…

Such an uncomfortable robe…

Swaaaah—!

The cold air that I could feel through the tip of my nose hit my face hard. What is this?

Instinctively, I grabbed the hood that was about to come off.

‘This artificial wind.’

A gang? No.

If it’s this much magic power.

He is a high-level wizard.

Then a heretic? Revenge…!

Swaaah—!

That’s why I told you to stay quiet at the ball and leave!

But these guys are worse than I thought.

How can you send a high-ranking wizard to catch one student!

You have a really bad temper.

I quickly took out my sword from my bag and cut down the wind magic that was flying back.

and.

bang!

‘crazy!’

Even if it’s compressed air…this is the level of impact when it hits.

If you do it wrong, you’ll really get pushed out.

It’s foolish to fight here.

I can somehow deal with swordsmanship with my experience, but magic is impossible.

I’m not good at controlling my magical powers, nor do I have the skills to make up for it.

I say this over and over again, but I have no sense of chivalry.

so.

Run away.

Running away is the most rational choice in the world.

Tadadot.

＇?＇

Normally, I could sense the presence of a strong person from behind, where I shouldn’t have heard it. From a magician to a swordsman.

Can I run away? No, I can’t.

This is the first feeling I’ve had since coming here.

Every time I’ve somehow managed to make my way, but not today.

There is absolutely no escape from this.

You die before you can even escape.

Still, what must we do? We must fight.

There’s nothing I can do.

Go with power.

Pot!

bang!!

The enemy’s greatsword and my twin swords clashed.

At the same time, other inspectors came out from both sides.

I quickly pushed away the man who was swinging his greatsword, dodging two attacks.

Why?

Why does it all feel so familiar?

A voice was heard that answered that question.

“Can’t you catch it!?”

“You can’t catch this either.”

“Stop being a jerk!”

It’s a familiar voice.

I didn’t know that escort missions would involve night shifts…

I hate working nights…

-Hey, it’s trivial, so tell me a story.

-What have you done in society?

Ugh! A memory that shouldn’t come to mind!

“Now is the time!”

Pot!

The kids attacked from all sides.

Skills and privileges cannot be used due to fatigue.

Does that mean you can beat them without using anything?

…is impossible.

but.

It is possible to stop it.

I don’t feel any magic. I just need to stop these three.

I’ve seen their cooperation hundreds of times already. They are like oil and water.

Absolutely no consideration.

No matter how excellent each individual’s abilities are, in the end, the sum does not match.

That’s the only weakness they have.

So like this.

Ad’s greatsword falls first.

To this extent.

It can be avoided.

Okay!!

He quickly laid down the greatsword that he had barely avoided and stepped on it.

At that moment, Sarah and Kadira’s swords came down from both sides.

This too.

“Can be stopped.”

bang!!

“Crazy! How did you stop it!?”

“Hey!! You told us to match it!”

“I was perfect.”

“You shouldn’t fight in this situation!”

puck!

He deflected Sarah and Kadira’s swords and struck them in the stomach with both feet.

“Ugh.”

There were two who blocked my attack, but they both groaned and flew away.

And finally, I aimed my sword at the Ad in front of me.

“I won this time.”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“Oh, I forgot the hood.”

I smiled and put my hand on my hood. Surprised, huh?

With such anticipation in our hearts, let’s lower the hood.

pop!!

I also fell to the floor.

Thud thud.

Cecilia, walking from afar, holding a cane the size of a person, opened her mouth.

“Hey, are you okay?”

“Thanks to you, I’m safe. But this guy…”

“Hey! This kid is a loser!”

“Didn’t this kid run away?”

“Huh…? What do I do now!?”