episode_0050

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Even though the situation was turbulent due to a series of events, Emperor Barbarossa went on a hunt.

Is there some disease that will kill you if you can’t hunt?

He put the shotgun he had received from Ludmilla on his shoulder and looked at the emperor.

Currently, Barbarossa was having a conversation with the great nobles who dominated the political and financial world. All of them had made a name for themselves as soldiers when they were young, and had magnificent physiques like those of emperors.

“I feel humbled that you call me this, Your Majesty!”

“Haha! The nobles of the empire must stand up to the atrocities of cultists!”

The hunting ground was located on a northern ridge not far from the ecliptic.

I could see valleys and valleys spreading out to my left and right.

And in the deep forest, numerous wild animals were running around.

This is probably the prey we will face today.

Should I just hold it in moderation so as not to attract attention and go back?

I did not want to become a laughing stock to the emperor and nobles by acting with poor skills. However, I don’t want to become the main character by boasting about my outstanding skills.

“Are you a prince of the Hohenberg family?”

“I heard that you have achieved notable achievements in the imperial capital. You are indeed the person chosen by the Holy Sword!”

The nobles who were ahead turned their horses and approached.

Perhaps because he wanted to use this opportunity to build friendships, he smiled broadly and showed his goodwill.

Everyone thought that the central nobles, who boasted a long history just like the Valtaria imperial family, would have arrogant and rough personalities, but this was quite surprising. Or maybe he shows a sly attitude because he is close with the princesses.

“Fire the bullet and then hand over the musket.”

“We will do the loading.”

Three servants followed behind.

He was an attendant whom Ludmilla especially supported.

Naturally, other great nobles were also accompanying numerous manpower. The servants wearing leather armor served as assistants to the great nobles and at the same time managed the shotguns.

“After being released for several months, there are quite a lot of animals! Everyone, please follow your luggage!!”

The emperor, with his impressive pointed mustache, drove his horse while shouting commands in a loud voice. There was no hesitation in his actions as if he was trying to relieve his frustration caused by the cultist forces.

Doo doo doo doo!!

The sound of horses’ hooves echoed loudly in the mountains.

Surprised by this, the mountain animals began to run away.

The emperor aimed his gun and pulled the trigger like a seasoned hunter. Then, the roe deer that was running away was hit by a bullet and fell over.

“Follow Your Majesty!”

“We too will demonstrate our skills!”

Then the hunters who were watching the scene joined in.

At the same time, the herders who were widely surrounding the ridge were making noise fiercely.

‘You have to agree appropriately. As Ludmilla said, this is a golden opportunity to score points with the emperor.’

I raised my gun and aimed at the marten hiding in the grass.

Aimed precisely at the head.

With a short gunshot, the brown marten flew away, spilling blood.

When he gave a glance to the servant, he picked up the marten that was dead and unable to move. Since it pierced right between the eyes, the leather would not have been significantly damaged. Later, I decided to give Ludmila a sable scarf as a gift.

“There’s a wild boar running away!”

“It’s quite big… ! Let’s catch him and present him to His Majesty!”

While hunting mountain animals one after another, a dark beast appeared.

It was a wild boar with sharp fangs sticking out.

Humans who invaded their territory were completely recognized as enemies. The wild boar let out hot snorts as if it was going to rush at me at any moment.

“Everyone, step back! I will catch a wild boar!”

A nobleman wearing a dazzling tunic shouted as he aimed his musket. He seemed quite brave, perhaps because he wanted to be recognized for his bravery by the emperor who was watching from the front.

There was a sense of skill in his posture.

I’m sure you’ve had experience hunting various wild beasts so far.

That’s why I pulled the trigger without hesitation.

Taang!!

The bullet hit the boar’s head.

But the gunshot wound was not deep.

The boar’s skull was as hard as a rock to penetrate. As the flesh was torn, blood flowed out, but it was nothing more than a scratch.

Wow!!!

shit.

I just lost my temper.

The strong beast let out a ferocious roar.

No matter how experienced the hunters were, they could not help but be afraid of the wild boar’s reckless running. As the angry roar continued, even the trained war horses slowly retreated.

‘Something is strange…’ ?’

A strange phenomenon was discovered.

The abrasions on the boar’s head began to heal.

This cannot happen.

The regenerative power of a mere animal is as fast as that of a monster.

Maybe it’s not just a wild boar. They gave wild boars a special spell to target the emperor and great nobles… .

“The wild boar is charging!”

“Escort His Majesty! Just kill the animal!”

Did Barbarossa also guess a strange corner?

Hunting was stopped for a while.

The knights assigned to the guard formed a formation and looked around.

The emperor, who carried out a series of purges as soon as he ascended the throne, has received numerous threats as well as a heavy reputation. Therefore, he was very sensitive to the murderous intent aimed at him.

purr!!

Kyaooot, kyaooot!!

Following wild boars, wild animals including wolves appeared.

A bizarre scene unfolded where wild beasts formed an assault formation, as if a military unit was lined up.

Is it the power of witchcraft?

There was no doubt that he was being controlled by something.

They must have cast a spell on wild beasts in advance to assassinate the emperor. The troops who surrounded the hunting grounds to protect the emperor’s safety would probably not even check out the animals in the forest.

* * *

The wild beasts began to emit a dark energy.

That thing is no longer a beast.

It is a monster whose only intent is to kill.

The knights guarding the emperor all drew their swords. As if they sensed the seriousness of the situation, they began full preparations, even deploying the blue Mana Blade.

“Coming!”

The wild beasts rushed in at once like a tank trying to break through the formation.

As the knights responded, bloodshed unfolded.

“Sigh!”

“They are monsters that have swallowed magic! Don’t let down your guard!”

The knights who stood at the front line like a defensive wall were shaken by the fierce hand-to-hand attack.

A force was applied as if being hit by a heavy tank.

Wild beasts with only murderous intent and madness were by no means enemies to be trifled with.

The knights who were pushed back by the hand-to-hand attack realized this with their whole being. A fierce battle unfolded as a beast radiating jet-black magical energy and a knight wielding a sword clashed.

“Total.”

“Yes… Yep!”

He handed me a cocked musket.

He was then given a loaded musket.

It was aimed at the wild boar that was the leader.

It wasn’t easy to aim accurately at the aggressive beast, but it was possible. The bullet was fired and shattered the wild boar’s left eye.

Kuehhh!!!

The huge beast collapsed, bleeding profusely.

But this alone is not enough.

I had to aim for the right spot and end my life.

“Total.”

“Yep… !”

The servant, who was watching the scene while swallowing dry saliva, hastily handed over a new gun.

“Don’t rest and keep reloading. Because it seems like there won’t be enough bullets.”

I never thought it would be sincere like this.

I was thinking of catching a few small wild animals for show.

I had no choice but to be sincere.

This is a precarious situation where the safety of countless people depends.

Every time the squire handed me a loaded musket, I aimed it at the monster. Every time a gunshot rang out, it was followed by the howl of an animal that had been transformed into a monster.

The wolf broke through the knights’ formation in an instant and leapt across the ground. He put a bullet into the wolf’s mouth full of sharp teeth.

Each time the trigger was pulled, the knights’ faces changed in an instant as they defeated the monster. The knights, who had been struggling for a while against the monsters, burned their fighting spirit with the sharpshooter’s sniping on their backs.

“The beasts are gone!”

“Now! Hurry up and stop breathing!”

The sharp Mana Blade pierced the beasts’ vital points without hesitation.

Is it because of the strengthened spell?

Even though I hit the right spot, the animals struggled.

Then the knights stabbed the animal until it was reduced to a tattered piece of meat. It finally became quiet when I completely lowered my head.

“The marten you hunted will be safe, right?”

“… Yes?”

“Dambi, I mean Dambi. Don’t you know Dambi?”

“No, of course it is correct.”

The servant who was cleaning the overheated musket asked back at the sudden question.

It might feel like a random question.

However, the marten that was just caught is a precious gift to Ludmila.

When the situation calmed down to some extent, I checked the marten stored in the bag. After confirming that the soft fur was safely stored, I nodded.

“Are you okay, Your Majesty?”

Then he got off his horse and approached Barbarossa.

As we got closer, we saw the great nobles desperately trying to dissuade the emperor from joining the fight.

“Keuhum! Because the nobles are overly angry, Jim is fine. Anyway, the marksmanship of the Baekbal Baekjung that slaughtered the animals was truly amazing. Who on earth did you learn it from?”

“I just briefly looked over my shoulder and learned”

You managed to see that too.

It must have been chaos with wild beasts and knights tangled together.

To the emperor’s question, which seemed to show deep interest and interest, he gave an appropriate answer with a wry smile.

I wish you would just let it go.

– I thought so, but looking at his wide eyes, it seemed like he wouldn’t lose interest any time soon.

“Your Majesty, a suspicious magic tool was discovered in the stomach of the beasts.”

“At a glance, it looks like an unusual item.”

The knight commander who was commanding the escort held out a dark sphere found in the beast’s stomach. It was clearly a magic tool that caused the beasts in the hunting ground to go berserk.

The animals must have been prepared in advance in anticipation of the emperor and great nobles entering the hunting ground.

The malice that unfolded throughout the empire eventually came to threaten even the emperor. The great nobles who noticed him raised their voices, demanding to find out who was behind it.

“It would be such a waste to let the skills of Baekbal Baekjung rot away. Let me accompany you on future hunts. If a sharpshooter joins the hunt, it will be easy to catch large game.”

“Yes?”

Barbarossa, who had been discussing with the great nobles for a moment, suddenly turned his head and said.

What do you mean?

Does this mean that you will use me whenever you enjoy your hobbies from now on?

The emperor, who enjoyed hunting fanatically, began to be satisfied with the marksmanship of Baekbal Baekjung. Until now, the reactions that had been blatantly disapproving of me every time were everywhere. He even seemed friendly, as if he had met a partner who shared his hobby.

A third party would think that he was a Jang Eon adult who indulged in hobbies with his son-in-law.