episode_0116

Trembling eyes looked at Friede like a frightened animal.

“Uuuh? Woooo?”

“Ahh…”

Animal cries, not human language.

The word kennel was a very clear expression.

This was the reason why not a single woman was seen in this village.

If you do something like this, children will inevitably be born.

The mother may not want it.

Their solution was simple.

Boys are raised in the village and made into members of the community.

In order to maintain the village, a continuous supply of young labor is needed.

Conversely, what if a girl child is born?

The kennel was a space for him.

A home for livestock that are born and raised here without receiving any education throughout their lives and are then abandoned when they grow old.

Twelve women, big and small, were huddled together in the corner of the room, holding children who couldn’t even walk yet.

His body was trembling and his body was tightly coiled, as if he was wary of an unfamiliar intruder.

Their hands and feet were fine. Then there would be no need to cut the tendon.

Because you probably don’t even understand the concept of resistance.

To these people, the word “structure” does not even apply. Because this narrow basement is their world.

If you try to send them out, they will rather refuse them.

It was a disgustingly systematic method.

It’s hard to believe that it was just the village guys doing it.

‘A worshiper of evil spirits.’

Friede recalled a story she heard long ago.

A vicious cult who worshiped evil evil gods and practiced terrible atrocities and strange tricks.

In particular, I heard that Lilith’s followers often did things like this.

Such people may have been involved in the establishment of this village.

Now there were only weak countrymen.

“Gyaaa…!”

The sound of crying stopped Friede from her thoughts.

Women hugging their babies and growling like animals.

Friede looked at the women with mixed feelings, then closed the door and came out.

It was a miserable sight, but the women had no choice but to leave it alone for now.

This was not a situation that could be resolved in a short period of time with only four people.

The corners of Friede’s eyes twisted slightly.

—-

The playroom was very authentic.

The inside was still sweltering with heat, and the smell of sweat and fishy odor was so thick that it was almost visible to the naked eye.

A frame made of wood. Old bed. A table covered with a wet cloth.

Liquor bottles and crumpled pieces of cloth were scattered everywhere. Liquids pooled on the floor and walls stained with goo.

It was a space that Friede did not want to even step into.

Did you say there were a total of 20 women trapped in the basement?

As if what Paul said was true, there were no women left here.

This was because the village men who were about to go up to the chapel brought them back to the kennel.

Until then, they could not even imagine the terrible fate they would face in a moment.

Friede looked around the room, looking for anything that could cover her body.

One or two vests that the men appear to have taken off. A tablecloth that looks a bit less dirty.

A piece of women’s armor that seemed to have been left behind because there was no one to wear it. This was all.

The rest of the fabric was dripping with something, so I couldn’t bear to touch it.

Even if they took it, it would be rude to them to have them wrap themselves in such cloth.

—-

When I returned to the training room, it was still full of crying.

The adventurer woman sat against the wall, clenched her teeth and shed tears, while the woman holding her daughter rested her cheek on her daughter’s head and trembled.

Friede approached the mother and daughter without saying a word and patted the woman on the shoulder.

She looked up at Friede. Her tear-filled face was soaked in grief.

“Ah…! Driver…Jane…my daughter…don’t say anything…what should I do now…!”

“…I’ll take you to the priestesses later. Those people will take care of you.”

There was nothing more he could say to Friede.

Because I wasn’t used to comforting others.

Friede took off her fur coat and shook off the hem of her coat.

The soaked blood was splattered on the prison walls.

‘…But the lining is still intact.’

Black fur warmly wrapped around the backs of mother and daughter.

“Thank you…”

“I’ll bring someone to help you, so wear that at least.”

Friede adjusted the hem of his coat.

The coat had a strong smell of blood, but it was better than the clothes of the villagers or the tablecloths they used as rugs.

The adventurer woman was given armor.

“This outfit…”

The woman looked at the armor in front of her and muttered blankly.

“Isn’t it yours?”

“Yeah…my armor does fit…”

The adventurer, who had been glaring at the armor with hateful eyes, raised his head again.

The wet eyes looking at Friede twinkled with regret.

“…Thank you for saving me.”

“Hold out your arms.”

As if he didn’t care at all about what he heard earlier, Friede just calmly picked up the armor.

Since the tendon has been cut, it will be difficult to put it on yourself.

Especially since it’s not just ordinary clothes, it’s armor.

The adventurer woman held out her trembling arm to her.

Friede knelt down on one knee and put the armor on the woman.

“How can I live like this now…?”

“Well. Why don’t you live the way you want to live? I’ll fix the tendon somehow.”

The adventurer woman chuckled, probably thinking it was a simple consolation.

Friede was sincere.

‘I guess I’ll have to ask the white guy.’

If you’re a candidate for Elfinel’s sainthood, it’s probably possible.

Although she has some issues with her values, it is no exaggeration to say that her sexual power is already at that of a saint.

The remaining women were given vests and tablecloths.

Since there wasn’t enough cloth, the three of them were wrapped in tablecloths like luggage.

“Then, wait here for a moment. I’ll be back soon”

Friede headed to the ground.

If you are going to carry and move this many people, it would be better to have Hashal.

======[Hashall]======

…I guess I should go there soon.

After throwing away the finished cigarette, I got up.

Because the burning fire was slowly spreading to this place.

The maggots that had been left on the street seemed to have already been roasted until golden brown, and the screaming that had been echoing had already completely stopped.

After roughly shaking off the human waste on my body, I ran west.

The headwind passed by my cheek pleasantly.

The blood soaking my entire body is blown away by the wind, like shaking off mud from my shoes with an air gun.

Milia would have finished ‘Kobold Hunting’ by now, right?

They teach that the enemy is an animal, not a human, and make it ingrained in their minds by making them repeat it in extreme situations.

The fastest training method to train inexperienced recruits into soldiers.

I also learned that way when I was a new soldier, and I was confident because I had used it several times since then.

The guys who trembled even when holding a gun turned into elite soldiers who fired machine guns whenever they saw an enemy.

Sometimes there are side effects that make it impossible to distinguish between enemies and civilians… but I or Damian can take care of that.

—-

Soon, a noise like children’s crying began to penetrate my ears.

I raised my head towards the sound.

On top of a hill to the east, I caught the sight of a girl looking down from a horse.

It was Millia.

In front of her, the corpses of villagers were scattered everywhere.

Pieces of meat with holes in their heads oozing blood and brain fluid.

It was a satisfying sight.

At this level, we can say that Millia has made up her mind as well.

As a knight.

I ran one step at a time and approached her.

The children, who had been crying loudly when they saw me, foamed at the mouth and fainted.

Because it was an expected situation, I wasn’t too surprised.

Since I had to take him to the chapel anyway, it was easier not to struggle.

“Ah, Hashal! Welcome.”

“Thank you for your hard work, Millia. Are you hurt anywhere?”

“I’m fine. At best, it’s like a kobold.”

Millia smiled sweetly.

It seemed that the enemy was completely recognized as a kobold. So perfect that it deceives oneself.

At that level, in Millia’s eyes, the opponent probably really looks like a kobold.

It seemed like he took my advice very well.

Uh…are you okay?

If you adapt too quickly, side effects often occur later…

But, well, those are still early symptoms.

There won’t be a big problem. If you take the time to console him, he will soon be fine.

“Thank goodness. Now, let’s go towards the chapel. Friede and Damian must have finished everything soon.”

“What will these kids do?”

Milia pointed to the fainted children.

“…Surely we should leave it here?”

Are we just going to leave it here even though we know for sure that everything will burn to death if we leave it here?

That’s a rather serious symptom…?

Young boys with smooth chins without a trace of stubble. They might have been innocent.

If being born itself is a sin, there is nothing to refute…but at least by my standards, they were not sinners who should be killed immediately.

“No, that can’t be possible…! Hashal too. I just wondered how to pick up the kids who had fainted.”

“Ah, is that what you were talking about? What else can I say?”

It was my luck.

No wonder Millia said, ‘All people are kobolds.’ Stop wondering if you have the same evil beliefs.

“You could just tie it on the back of a horse and go.”

“Oh, that will work.”

Milia nodded, got down from the horse, and placed the children one by one on the horse.

I tore off the corpses’ clothes, made a suitable piece of twine, and handed it to Milia.

“Here, tie it with this.”

“Thank you, Hashal.”

Milia tied the children tightly. Just in case it doesn’t fall.

—-

I walk towards the chapel with Milia holding the reins.

Leaving the burning village behind.

“…But Hashal, how are you going to put out that fire?”

“Fire? Wouldn’t it turn off on its own after riding enough?”

In the first place, it was a fire that was impulsively lit due to old memories and growing irritation.

Could it be that they have thought of a way to turn it off?

Still, there was no need to worry.

At most, it will sink after burning the village and its surroundings.

“If the village burns down, where will the remaining people live…?”

uh…?

Is that what you heard?

I hadn’t even thought about it that far…!

Millia pointed out an unexpected point.

It’s not wrong. The condition of the rescued women was probably not normal.

Even if you bring people to look after them, it will take at least a few days.

So, for the time being, we and the women had to stay here.

…From the ashes I burned.

“……”

Millia narrowed her eyes and looked at me intently, unable to respond.

“You really didn’t think anything of it…?”

yes. Actually, I didn’t think anything of it.

I broke into a cold sweat and pointed my finger at the sky.

“Uh…should I pray to the sky? We’ve worked so hard, won’t the gods help us?”

“Hashall……”

Milia’s eyes turned subtly cold, as if to stop her from sounding pathetic.

No, I know it’s nonsense, but…

Feeling a little embarrassed, I avoided her gaze and played with my long hair on the side.

It was the moment when I tried to say something to appease her.

– Rumble!

Thunder sounds.

Millia and I both turned our heads towards the sky.

Dark clouds were suddenly forming in the sky, which was full of ash and smoke.

My eyes trembled unconsciously at the unbelievable sight.

No, no way. really?

It was a joke…?

Embarrassment filled my mind.

it is raining.

One drop. Another drop.

Cold raindrops hit my face, getting stronger and stronger.

Soon, a shower poured down.

The rain pouring down like a waterfall slowly extinguishes the fire burning the village.

“Oh my god…”

Shocked, Millia stared blankly at the sky with her mouth open.