episode_0058

“You’re hurt?”

The atmosphere became tense after hearing Sylvia’s words.

Although she didn’t mean to, she unconsciously showed that she was pitiful.

It wasn’t just aimed at Aria.

What on earth were the other two doing while their colleague was injured?

Even Kylie and Beatrice have wrinkled expressions while the three are engaged in a war of nerves.

Aria said calmly.

“It was my mistake.”

It was a lonely admission.

He wasn’t seriously injured.

Although it only left a scratch, it was no reason to make an excuse.

That’s what happened when the first hero party got hurt in a class A dungeon.

Beatrice sneered from the side.

“Okay, if it’s not you, whose fault is it? If I had kept my head straight from the beginning, that wouldn’t have happened. Where on earth are you leaving your soul? Are you trying to be as squishy as those two delicate heroines?”

I spoke to Aria, but it was Kylie and Sylvia who were upset.

But all I did was get angry.

There was nothing to refute.

“Please, please. Did you kick Ian out for this? huh? Wasn’t that meant to do better together?”

Sylvia answered.

“You didn’t know it would turn out like this.”

“Yeah, I didn’t know. however? What difference does it make if I’m this boring now? Don’t you have to find another way.”

“I need Ian… .”

“Silvia, please! Are you kidding me? We all kicked him out because we didn’t need him. What are you talking about now?”

“Now it’s necessary. You know, Beatrice. We have become weak.”

Sylvia looked at Aria and said.

At first, I thought it was pathetic, but there was no way I could ever stop myself from doing that.

Same goes for the other two.

“Why do you think it’s Ian’s fault? There may be other reasons. Yes, I know Ian is great. But, it’s not just Ian’s fault that we’ve become like this. If it weren’t for us, who would have gotten to this point?”

“… … .”

Sylvia couldn’t answer.

Those words were acknowledged by everyone when they kicked Ian out.

Emotional misalignment aside, the first warrior party has grown to the point where Ian is no longer needed.

So, it was reasonable to kick him out.

It was only now that Sylvia realized that it was arrogance.

“Yes, I admit that Ian might have a solution. That’s why you two went. But there was no harvest. Ian also seemed to have no will to talk. How long are you going to cling to her?”

As if she had a lot to say, Beatrice kept pouring it out.

“Ian said that. They say that your mental state also affects your body. If you had just come to your senses in the first place, something like today wouldn’t have happened.”

“So, did you come to your senses and feel better?”

Kylie interjected.

“What?”

“It seems like you’re not that different from us. I feel uncomfortable with mana management.”

“That’s right. But I’m not fooling around like you guys.”

“Aha, so did you leave your seat? At that time, if you had stayed in a position to support Aria, you wouldn’t have been hurt.”

“Did you forget what Ian said? We are strong enough as individuals, and we must be stronger when we come together. Why is it my fault that Aria got hurt?”

“The talk is really long today too.”

Kylie sneered and Beatrice glared at her, clenching her molars.

“It’s the same as always being sarcastic and not offering any alternatives.”

“Kylie, do you have any solution?”

“Well?”

“But why the fight?”

“At least I wasn’t sarcastic like you.”

Sylvia burst out laughing at the two’s argument.

It was disgustingly funny and childish.

They fight over the position where Ian was kicked out, and even the solution is Ian’s teachings.

‘It’s a mess…’ .’

It’s now a mess that can’t be undone.

Ian, who always mediates friction or conflicts between party members, is also missing.

It may not happen, but even if Ian comes back, they can’t go back to the way they were before.

We’ve already come too far.

“Sarcastic? Do you think I’m just being sarcastic right now?”

“Oh, I’m very curious about what great purpose you had?”

“The sarcastic remarks are what you are doing now! Since you don’t speak clearly, I’m not doing anything either! And, Kylie, are you in a position to blame me?”

“Hmm?”

“If you had read the situation correctly, you would have been able to support Aria, right?”

“I said something. I am the vanguard of this composition. Its role is to clear a path from the front or mark and disrupt the opponent’s battle line. Seonbong has no choice but to have a narrow field of view. Naturally, it makes sense for the people in the back to help each other. Did you forget what Ian said?”

The last words were a repeat of what Beatrice had said earlier.

Beatrice gritted her molars and glared straight at Kylie.

Kylie, who received that gaze, grinned.

“Now it’s an expression worth seeing.”

Kylie immediately placed her hand on her sword, and Beatrice also drew her bow and prepared to raise it.

Sylvia looked around as the two were about to face each other.

Let alone the skill that makes it difficult to determine superiority or inferiority.

If these two fight here, this entire area will disappear.

Currently, in this camp, in addition to the first party, there are a number of people helping them, such as a cooking team, scouts, camp guards, etc.

If the two get caught in a fight, they will all die.

Sylvia caught the eye of the weak, who were trembling with fear and could not move away or stop them.

‘If you do something good, Ian will praise you…’ .’

After making her decision, Sylvia developed a thick wall of ice around the four of them.

A wall of several layers of ice rose up and surrounded the four like a dome.

“Are you both sane?”

At the same time, Aria also placed protective clothing around the four of them.

She had mixed feelings.

The fact that I was injured in a mere A-level dungeon made me realize how much my functional value had decreased.

Therefore, no matter how bad the situation was, Aria hoped that these four would not disintegrate.

“I’ll be more careful next time. So, let’s not fight among ourselves.”

“Hmm… .”

Kylie and Beatrice removed their hands from their weapons.

They were both excited, but they didn’t really intend to kill each other.

I don’t know what would have happened if Sylvia and Aria hadn’t stopped him.

Although their murderous intent was over, Sylvia sighed a little as she looked at Kylie and Beatrice who were still looking at each other with disapproving eyes.

‘The center is gone, it’s falling apart…’ .’

While thinking about that, I ended up laughing.

center.

Those were the words Kylie used when she kicked Ian out.

‘We’, the center of this party, decided to expel him.

Aria, who slowly gained protection, blurted out.

“Is there any way to persuade Ian?”

All three eyes focused on her.

“Didn’t you come back because there was no other way?”

“It was like that at the time, but… . I was wondering if we could go and threaten them with force.”

Although he couldn’t do it because of Sylvia, he said it as if he had finally remembered it.

Sylvia heard what was said, but was slow to understand, so she slowly opened her mouth.

“Now… what… .”

A chill swept over Sylvia.

The grass around her froze, then broke and scattered to the floor.

The rising wall of ice bends and slowly begins to extend sharply towards Aria.

“Aria… . You said you love Ian? But how can you say that… .”

Kylie and Beatrice looked at each other in surprise at Sylvia’s words.

Even though I didn’t know everything that happened between Sylvia and Ian, I knew that Sylvia loved Ian.

Also, that love is very sticky.

However, this is my first time hearing that Aria loves Ian.

Aria, who was suddenly exposed to this fact, was not embarrassed.

I simply responded with a relaxed smile.

“That’s right. I love you so much that I want to keep you by my side.”

Since it has already been discovered by Sylvia, there is no point in hiding it.

He just tries to prevent Sylvia from digging into his true feelings.

“… … .”

Sylvia kept her mouth shut.

There was a time when I felt similar to how Aria feels now.

And, it was very unpleasant to hear someone say that they loved Ian.

Even though I knew it was true, hearing it in person was different.

The ice wall that had been bending down stopped abruptly and collapsed.

“You, Ian… . Are you?”

Beatrice asked as the ice wall collapsed loudly.

“Can’t we do that?”

“I’m not saying it can’t be done, but… .”

She looked at Sylvia’s eyes.

Fortunately, Sylvia seemed to be focused on other thoughts.

‘Since when did Sylvia know this? Could it be that Sylvia went on a rampage… .’

Beatrice continued her thoughts, looked at Aria and Kylie in turn, and then sighed.

This is a very dangerous group.

‘What should we do with them? Should I instead create my own faction? I don’t think there’s another superhuman like them… . Last time Henry… What was your name? There was a guy who offered me a business or something… .’

Beatrice pushed away thoughts that could not be concluded right away.

First, think about Aria’s threat.

Will he open his mouth even if he threatens me? Even putting that possibility aside… .

“Is it really necessary to go that far?”

“Is that so?”

“I’m not even sure if Ian has a solution. You don’t even know where it is.”

“Isn’t it difficult to find it?”

“But that too… . Why? That’s the first thought that comes to mind. First, let’s wait for Penny.”

“Silvia and I couldn’t do it, so is there a way with Penny?”

There must be “. That’s his job. Wouldn’t that bring some kind of solution? Unless you have no idea… .”

“What if you have no idea?”

“Huh?”

“If I have no idea, what should I do then?”

“… … .”

Awkward silence.

In particular, Beatrice, who had agreed with Penny’s words from the beginning, could not come up with an answer.

At this, Kylie, who had been quiet, chuckled.

“You will pay the price.”

What price are you talking about?

Even though Penny instigated it, everyone had already been thinking about kicking Ian out.

Sylvia was dumbfounded.

In the end, no clear answer was found.

It’s a conversation that just stands still.

Kylie left as if she was sick of it.

Beatrice also glared at Kylie and returned to her tent.

Sylvia stroked her bangs in frustration and looked up at the sky.

‘I wonder if Penny will bring any answers.’

Probably not.

So, what should I do then?

Should I go see Ian again?

Can we meet?

Should I meet you?

‘… ‘I miss Ian.’

As I pictured Ian in my empty mind, I suddenly felt a sense of discomfort.

‘Why am I here?’

A journey to kill the devil.

Does it mean anything when Ian isn’t around?

But what happens to Ian’s curse if he doesn’t kill the Demon King?

‘What am I here for… .’

There is a purpose, but it is difficult to realize the value of that purpose.

Will things get better when I see Ian?

The thought of missing Ian expands.

Ian definitely won’t meet him, or he won’t be happy if he does.

I’m afraid to see that kind of reaction.

But, what if instead of meeting, you are simply watching Sylvia alone from afar?

Wouldn’t that be enough?

‘It must be in Superbia… ?’

Sylvia thought quietly.

It is still difficult to choose the option of leaving the first party altogether.

There is no regret or affection left for them.

‘It’s true that it’s the power needed to kill the Demon King… .’

Even if their skills were rusty, they were still irreplaceable.

‘I guess I can at least take a moment to look at it…’ .’

I have already given up thinking about being praised for today’s work.

Because I know he won’t listen or meet me.

However, hope arose that it might be possible to see it alone from afar.

*

The village people took Ian and his group to the village and treated them very well.

Because the village was of a standard standard, it could not be said to be luxurious.

But because their sincerity was felt, no one complained.

Everyone praised and thanked Vivian and Helena, but they didn’t bother them more than they should.

They were all people who knew goodness.

Ian and his group returned after dinner.

In trying to match their diets, a funny situation unfolded where Ian ended up serving food to the villagers.

For some reason, it felt inconvenient to feed a sumptuous meal to just the two of them.

Ian didn’t mind because it was worth the risk for the two people’s sense of accomplishment.

Even though she cleared two dungeons in one day, received thanks from the villagers, and even cleared the air, Vivian’s heart did not sink easily.

‘Something… I think it will work.’

I’ve felt the same way ever since I started using the coordinate-directed fireball.

Flame Strike and Ice Bloom, which I have never used before.

Now, I feel like I can succeed in just a few attempts.

The excitement of battle, sense of accomplishment, exaltation, and other emotions were mixed together.

Vivian secretly asked Katy for a favor.

“Kathi, I… . I’m planning to train alone until late today. Could you please not tell Ian? Ah, to Mercy and Helena… .”

It’s not something that anyone should see.

However, I wanted to do it alone if possible.

‘If I secretly succeed and show it to Ian, he’ll be surprised, right? Hi-Hi.’

There was also a bit of that mischievous spirit.

On the other hand, hasn’t Helena grown a lot since she trained until she was exhausted on her own?

I wondered if something like that might be possible for me.

“The master said that resting is also a form of training.”

“Yes, I know. I know, but still… . I want to accomplish something on my own. Oh, it won’t be enough to worry Ian, and it may end surprisingly quickly… .”

Kati thought briefly.

It was impossible to persuade Vivian, who had already made up her mind.

Since he is not Ian’s agent, he has no right to interfere with Vivian.

“Okay.”

“Hihi, thank you.”

Late at night.

Even though it was time for Vivian to come, she did not come.

‘master.’

[Why are you a cat?]

‘… … .’

Kati was silent for a moment and then continued.

‘Vivian today… .’

You have no right to interfere, but you have a duty to report.

*

Ian watched Vivian practicing alone in the distance.

I didn’t approach Vivian in advance because I thought I knew how she felt.

‘I guess I wanted to do it alone.’

Whatever I did so far was under Ian’s supervision.

Even if you get help from others, sometimes you need a sense of accomplishment from doing something on your own.

‘I guess I learned a lot while clearing dungeons in a row today.’

You can say that you have grown only when you use what you have learned through training in real life.

In that sense, Vivian and Helena have grown significantly this time.

I didn’t even get tired after clearing two dungeons in a row.

‘Now that I have obtained the artifact and relic, I can rest for a few days and grow more rapidly.’

As I was gathering my thoughts, a large ice flower bloomed in the distance.

Ice Bloom.

It was a quieter spell compared to Flame Strike.

It seemed to be Vivian’s choice considering the late night time.

Aside from that, the ice flower that bloomed in the middle of the training ground and gave off a soft light was dazzling just by its size.

‘Your first success is brilliant.’

The magic of multiple sheets of ice emerging like unfolded flower petals.

It is a magic that traps the target by slipping it or causes it to be cut and torn by sharp edges.

Sylvia can bloom beautifully and colorfully like a real flower by combining and transforming it with other compositions, but Vivian is not yet at that level.

Vivian, who had finally succeeded in performing the spell, jumped up and down in place and let out a happy scream.

“Kyaaaat-!”

Ian is now taking steps to take her.

‘… ‘What are they?’

I saw some men in a corner of the darkness.

They were whispering while looking at Vivian.

It’s far away, but Ian can hear it.

‘Wow, that’s so fucking sexy…’ .’

‘You’re out alone at this hour and doing that? ‘Isn’t this asking you to kidnap me?’

‘Look at the milk jug shaking when I fucking run, I can’t stand it.’

The group approached Vivian with sinister expressions.

Ian, who understood the situation, brushed his bangs and frowned.

“… … .”

Ian closed his mouth and strode towards Vivian.