episode_0062

[Last Part]

The time has come for the darkness of night to fall asleep.

The stars that had been decorating the sky began to fade, and a light signaling the beginning began to shine from the east in the distance. The morning sun began to gradually make the quiet day noisy.

Now, many people staying at a post station somewhere in the central part of the Southern Kingdom were like that. Most people do not stay at a post station for long. They usually stay for a day or two and then decide on their course and move on or drive their carriages. Most people who are busy moving around from the morning are preparing to set off on their journey.

This morning, however, was a little different. There were a lot of people talking. Most were whispering, pointing to some part of the eastern part of the post station. Some were testifying to strange events that had happened the night before.

I went out in the middle of the night because I needed to go to the bathroom, and oh, well, there were bright lights appearing several times beyond the forest. At first, I wondered what it was, but it was the light of a boiling fire, so I was startled. I thought it was a fire. But there was no sign of the fire spreading. There wasn’t even much of a burning smell. I watched with my eyes wide open for a few hours, but nothing happened?

Most of the testimonies were summarized like this. This is also a compilation of useful information gathered from the confusion. Others were things like an angel appearing from the sky and throwing a white sword to the ground, a giant fire demon trampling the ground with its feet, etc. People who gave incomprehensible testimonies were making a fuss.

Even in the midst of all this, there were some people who remained quite calm.

No, it was a tent. It was a luxurious tent. It was probably the kind of place that would be used to accommodate only the most distinguished guests in this post station. The people inside were tense and anxious, unable to sleep until dawn. However, now, when morning was just beginning, more than half of the people had closed their eyes and fallen asleep without realizing it.

Only one person, no, one half-elf, sat near the tent entrance with both eyes open, not letting down his guard. Even that half-elf was puzzled by the strange voices he heard around him, his ears perked up with his keen hearing.

An angel? A demon? A flame? A sword? Did that guy do it? Could it be?

Briwen clicked her tongue. She had fully expected Glenn to show his skills. But surely he wouldn’t have ‘awakened’? That might have been too much. That wasn’t a power that a normal adventurer, or even a human, could use.

“It’s noisy outside.”

A voice was heard clearly in the half-elf’s ear. Briwen quickly turned her gaze, already knowing who the owner of the voice was.

The saint, Milicia Airgrants, was looking towards the tent entrance with both eyes wide open. Just a moment ago, she had been patting Alina, who was being hugged by her side, and then she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Briwen smiled bitterly.

“You’re awake. You can sleep a little longer.”

“Ah, good morning…I’m sorry, Lady Briwen. We left you in charge of guarding and fell into a sweet sleep alone. I’m sorry…”

Briwen shook her head, as she understood it well enough.

“This is a normal mission for adventurers, so I can’t accept that apology.”

“I see…But it’s still embarrassing. As a member of a group of warriors, I’ve been camping for a long time…How could I get distracted so easily…”

“The purpose of the warrior party was already achieved more than two years ago, so you may have forgotten about it. Don’t blame yourself too much.”

“Thank you for saying so, Briwen.”

“Call me Wena, Wena. That’s what people around me call me.”

What did I just say? Are you crazy?

Briwe realized that he had unknowingly become friendly with someone close to his ‘rival’. It was not appropriate for him to have feelings for someone of the same type, and it was not appropriate for him to be an adventurer. He had done everything he could to get close to his client.

Just as I was about to blame myself, I heard the voice again.

“Ah, um…yes…Wena, sir?”

‘Wow…’

As she spoke and smiled awkwardly, Briwen suddenly lost her mind and came back.

As you can see from Alina, who was swaying beside her, the magical charm of Milicia Airgrants was not limited to men or women. Rumor has it that she had quite a few female followers, and that children of all genders liked her. Even Briwen, who grew up among elves who were far more beautiful than ordinary humans, was certain of one thing.

‘When we return home, everyone will be dizzy. The elven goddess has descended into reality.’

Especially the elders will be very excited.

While I was thinking that with a little bit of hesitation, the others also seemed to be slowly coming to their senses. The first to come to their senses were, as expected, the two members of the Air Grants school.

“Oh my…Good morning, everyone. I’ve gotten a lot older. It’s been a while since I’ve had a nap…”

“How are you…um, Briwen, I’m sorry. I should have changed your shift…”

Benedict and Sister Esther were sitting on the left and right ends of the tent, praying, and then they fell asleep. It seemed that they had prayed to protect the tent. It was certain that they had been praying at least two hours ago. The half-elf’s hearing had picked up on it.

“Are you all awake? Don’t worry. We were able to get through last night safely thanks to Wena-sama protecting us.”

“Saint…I’m sorry.”

“Wheat… No, your majesty? Did anything strange happen?”

“I also dozed off for a bit, so I don’t know. But, since we’re both safe, I think there won’t be any problems?”

“Oh, that’s not it…”

Sister Esther trailed off with a worried look on her face.

Ah, both the saint and Briwen noticed the hidden meaning in her face. Yes, why did you keep watch and be on high alert? There were dozens of villains who were trying to attack them. The saint seemed to be thinking a little, as if she noticed Sister Esther’s feelings, who was unable to continue her words properly.

“Raiders… Judging from the sounds outside, the post station itself seems to be fine… but I’m worried about Sir Glenn’s safety.”

And then, the Benedictine monk muttered a direct message that pierced the hearts of the three people.

Sister Esther’s expression suddenly turned sour. It seemed as if she hadn’t taken Glenn’s condition into consideration. However, Briwen was a little worried.

Obviously, the quality of the raiders was not good. Not only in personality, but also in equipment and skills. Even so, numbers are not the only thing that matters. It is not easy for one expert to defeat 100 thugs.

Even though it was Glenn who had crossed the line of death with me many times, even though it was Glenn who had led the way against the forces of the higher-level demons, even though it was Glenn who had escaped from the island that was infested with monsters… I was starting to feel increasingly anxious because he had been out of business for over a year and a half.

‘Come to think of it… The saintess sent Glen away last night without saying anything…’

Suddenly, memories of last night came to mind, and Briwen turned her gaze towards the Militia Airgrants.

And I witnessed the sight of the saint sitting upright, devoutly and without any disturbance, with her eyes closed and immersed in meditation.

Some might joke that it was sleeping while standing, but to Briwen’s eyes at least, it didn’t look like it was sleeping. Not if she was being sarcastic.

As the saintess seemed to be concentrating on something, the two people who had been muttering their worries became quiet. No, someone else started making noise.

“Oh my… It’s so warm I fell into a deep sleep… Huh? ”

Alina, who had been sleeping soundly right next to the saint, came to her senses. With her eyes still half-closed, she looked around hazily, and then finally turned her gaze to the place right next to her.

“Ah, ah… I, I’m sorry. Your Majesty! I dozed off… Huh? Wait a minute. It’s morning already? Did you really just fall asleep and stay up all night? Look at my mind. In this situation…”

Although he was trembling and shaking, the saint did not move an inch.

Rather, Sister Esther and Monk Benedict seemed to have relaxed a little. Briwen also let out a snicker without realizing it. I felt it from the first time I met her, but Alina had a charm that eased the tension around her. In addition, the fact that she had such a radiant appearance that others recognized her as beautiful despite the presence of the most beautiful and half-elf people on the continent was also special.

Suddenly.

At that moment, when Alina was dominating all the sounds in the tent, it happened.

The saintess opened her eyes, which had been closed before she knew it, and stood upright in the tent. Alina froze, unable to continue speaking due to the sudden movement of the person next to her.

Carefully, the saint moved. Before she knew it, she had passed Briwen and was beginning to emerge from the tent.

It was at that moment that the other two believers were startled and tried to stop the saintess’s actions. Instead of stopping her, Briwen followed the saintess’s back and went outside as if she was possessed.

I could feel the rising sun. The coolness and warmth of the morning were well-distributed around me. Even without a torch, the outside was already filled with light, and I could clearly distinguish almost all objects.

However, the surroundings were a bit noisy in the morning. Briwen was able to figure it out in an instant. Most of the people staying at the post station were gathered somewhere and making a fuss.

Briwen wondered at the sight of people a little way from the tent. Had something happened? She was absolutely certain that it was not an attack or anything like that.

“What, what is it? Why is there a beauty all of a sudden…”

“Beautiful…”

“Who, who are you? When did you appear there? No, was there such a luxurious tent?”

“Saint!”

“Saint, it’s bad if you go outside like that!”

People who had been looking somewhere with serious faces were only then able to recognize the figure of the saint passing by them.

Most people were startled or lost their minds at the sudden appearance of a beauty. Some even whistled loudly.

Then, two Airgrants followers appeared behind Briwen with astonished faces and quickly followed the saintess.

Even in this situation, there was a person who poked his head out of the tent.

“Sister Wena. Where are you going, Saint?”

“Well…”

For some reason, Briwen also moved as she responded to Alina, who remained calm even in this farce.

“Oh, Sister! Don’t leave me alone!”

“You stay inside quietly.”

The half-elf’s excellent brain recalled the conversation from last night.

‘I can tell you clearly what condition it is in at any given time.’

I see. That’s what it is.

Child, you’re not dead. Neither your skills nor your life.

He chuckled slightly. But soon, the smile disappeared from his face.

The crowd of people who had been commotion and surrounding something spread out on both sides. Serious, tense faces were visible. And through the path that had formed between them, someone walked in.

Thud thud.

Thud thud.

Two people walked. Through the crowd of people, the two people faced each other.

One is a man. One is a woman.

The man was short. The woman was slightly taller.

Their hair colors are also complete opposites. Black and silver. In some ways, you could almost say they’re black and white.

The status was also different.

The times we lived were also different.

And…the chaos we experienced was completely different.

however…

“Milli.”

“My Glen.”

My heart was not at all at odds.

The shabby man pulled the beautiful flower into his arms. Carefully, slowly. He wrapped his arms around it. The flower went into his arms without hesitation.

No, she raised her arm too. A gentle hand touched the man’s back.

“I like it.”

“Yeah, me too.”

Suddenly, the two people made confessions like that.

It spread through the air.

Amazement enveloped them,

30 seconds after that.