episode_0116

Duke Sahad, the only duke in the West, heard that the nobles of Count Guanituul had betrayed the Empire, so he sent troops to seize this opportunity, but a problem arose.

This is because Lugardrian, which is currently a strategic point, has fallen to the Suin.

According to the intelligence brought by the messenger, it was revealed that Viscount Ishur, the lord of Lugardrian, had already died at the hands of the beastmen, and that Hadron was behind them.

The enraged vassals of Duke Sahad led an army to reclaim Lugardrian, but were forced to retreat by Hadron forces who raided the nobles’ estates through tunnels hidden throughout the west.

Eventually, the western nobles, whose order of operations had changed to clearing out the rats hiding in their territory, found their advance being postponed day after day.

On the contrary, the 1st Knights Division, which was supported by the Holy Kingdom, joined forces with the 2nd Knights Division of the Holy Kingdom led by Helen and began to punish the nobles who had betrayed them.

It was enough for a second-tier holy device, the pride of the Holy Kingdom.

Although the traitorous forces were suppressed in an instant, the Hadron forces, the masterminds, could not be eradicated.

Just like last time, they persistently hid underground and disappeared like rats.

However, it was not the case that there were no results at all.

“Who would have thought that Sir Andrew would be beaten by a young boy of only twenty years old?”

We were able to capture one of Hadron’s main forces, a second-tier knight, intact.

“As expected of a Titan, the potential is amazing. There was a reason why the first knight was worried.”

The third and fourth knights of the Black Heaven Knights, who arrived at the scene late, checked the scene and rescued Cian and Camilla, who were waiting for rescue.

‘This smell is a woman’s.’

With the help of the Black Sky Knight, Cian was able to get out of the underground city with Camilla.

. . .

“This is driving me crazy.”

I was starting to have a headache as I listened to the news through Helen.

Because the nearby village of Lugardrian fell to the Suin.

“Where should I go to buy things now?”

“Why don’t you come to the capital directly?”

“Camilla, I’m not in the mood to joke around.”

“I’m not joking either.”

Camilla speaks with a serious expression.

I wanted to bang her head if possible, but there was some truth to what she said.

‘I’m not looking for another city.’

The nobles who served Count Anitul betrayed the Empire by colluding with Hadron.

Since the punishment for traitors was more severe than that for the enemy, all that awaited them upon defeat was a bleak future, and so was the territory they served.

“Why are those idiots in league with Hadron?”

It was an odd behavior that was incomprehensible to a third party.

Even though Hadron was one of the three great evil forces, it was not on a level to be compared to the Empire.

‘It seems like they don’t really care since the royal family hasn’t said anything.’

Camilla elaborated on my questions.

“Even if they hadn’t betrayed, they would have had the same fate. The slave market they had been using without the royal family’s knowledge was run by Hadron from the beginning.”

“I see.”

In the end, it’s the same whether you die this way or that way, so it looks like you gave it a try.

Of course, there was some difference in punishment. The problem that ended with third cousins went up to ninth cousins.

“There will be empty land without an owner.”

With many noble families being wiped out, ownerless estates will sprout up all over the place.

“Isn’t that a good thing for you, warrior?”

“No way.”

Land that could not be managed was simply occupied.

Considering that there were tunnels dug by Hadron throughout the Western Territory, it was like passing the bomb.

“I think it would be good if the royal family came forward and sorted things out.”

“The royal family won’t even be interested in this matter.

“Right?”

The Black Sky Knights, the imperial knight order, also went to battle because their second apostle, Helen, was in danger.

The answer can be found when you see that the royal family, which has the power to destroy the three great evil forces, is just sitting still.

These kids don’t do their job, they just don’t do it enough.

“I think it would be our Holy Kingdom that would have to take care of the post-war organization.”

“You’ve worked hard. But don’t be like last time. Think about the position of those who are saving you.”

“Haa… I have nothing to say about this.”

Camilla sighed deeply, and I suddenly pinched her cheek.

It’s refreshing.

“What are you doing?”

“Just because my hands were bored.”

Is it because of the debt I recently incurred?

Camilla took the little pranks well.

Then, how far will you accept it?

“Mr. Xian, are you feeling okay?”

“Helen, are you here? I’m fine now. Don’t worry. Oh, and please tell your family that I’m okay.”

“I already told Helia. Everyone is curious about Cian’s well-being.”

“Really? I should go home quickly.”

“Mr. Shian, you need to rest a little more. If you overdo it, you’ll get sick.”

“Is that so?”

Following Helen’s words, I took a short break at a temporary base built by the Holy Kingdom, and Helen took great care of me.

Perhaps it’s because everyone was saved safely this time, but it seems like the favorability rating has been properly raised.

‘I thought I forgot everything because I was breastfeeding.’

As expected of a nymph, Helen doesn’t seem to care about such trivial things.

“Hero.”

“Why? Camilla.”

“What happened with Mama?”

“No, not really.”

“There’s no way it wouldn’t happen. Mama’s attitude towards the warrior has changed.”

“Helen was like that originally.”

Nymphs were basically kind to others.

They are not called the race of love for nothing.

Of course, Helen was particularly affectionate towards me, but it was the same when we first met.

“Hmm… You seem surprisingly clueless, warrior. If it weren’t for these times, it would have been hard to get married.”

“Why are you suddenly arguing?”

Although I was taken aback by Camilla’s sudden venomous remark, it was somewhat understandable.

. . .

After I had achieved a certain level of stability, a guest came to see me.

A Black Sky Knight, his identity hidden by his all-black armor, came to see me.

‘Is this the fourth article on page 4?’

Although I couldn’t see the face because of the armor, I could guess from the posture and smell that the knight in front of me was a woman.

Indeed, a feminine voice could be heard over the helmet.

“How is my son-in-law doing?”

“Son-in-law?”

“Helia, I heard. She’s currently serving you.”

“Oh, yes. Helia is taking care of my daughter in my stead.”

“Good choice. Nymphs who serve the goddess of the home are the best at raising children.”

“Haha, thank you.”

I don’t know if it was because of my mood, but I felt like I was dealing with a parent who was very interested in their child.

‘By the way, son-in-law, I never thought we would have such a relationship in a place like this.’

It is said that male nymphs have a betrothed chosen for them from birth.

Because there are more than one or two families that are politically intertwined with the Holy Kingdom.

So, Helia, Fores, and Ravi, who currently serve me, each had a fiancée.

‘Everyone seems to hate it, though.’

For nymphs, marriage is like ending their lives due to the nature of their race. I’ve only lived for 200 years, so I wouldn’t want to prepare for death already.

“The reason I came to you now is to ask a favor.”

“What do you mean by please?”

“I will convey this message to my son-in-law on my behalf, ‘There is not much time left.’”

“Okay, but if Helia says she wants to stay in my village, I will respect her opinion.”

“Okay, I can’t force you to do that.”

As a person with some flexibility, she didn’t nitpick my unwavering opinions.

We just talk about work.

“Then, let’s talk about other agenda items.”

“What the?!”

She suddenly touched my arm, and a terrible pain ran through my body.

“The Sir Andrew you faced specializes in using the technique of destroying the inside with aura. The wound will now heal, but the inside is in tatters.”

“Haha, so that’s why it’s still sore.”

“You’d better not call me by name. If I were a normal person, I’d have already died from the pain of my nerves being torn apart.”

The fourth article tells a slightly chilling story.

I asked her expectantly.

“Are you here to treat me?”

“No way, I’m not that idle, and I don’t have that kind of talent.”

“No… ”

Then why did you come here?

The fourth article explained everything to me, who was at a loss.

“Anyway, that’s not an injury that can be easily treated. It’s difficult to treat because the condition cannot be confirmed by a miracle, and natural healing can easily entangle the internal injury.”

“It’s brutal.”

“In the first place, Hadron created the Salcho considering the miracles that the nymphs have performed over a long period of time, and Sir Andrew is a knight who has refined it to the limit. Although its power is somewhat lacking compared to that of the same 2nd-tier knights, that Salcho can be considered almost a fatal technique. You are probably the only one who has survived after being hit by it.”

“I’ll take it as a compliment. But what’s the cure?”

“Don’t rush me, I’m going to talk now.”

“Oh, yep… Sorry.”

“First of all, you will need a powerful elixir to cure it.”

“Elixir?”

“There is no better way to instantly treat internal injuries spread all over the body.”

“I see.”

“What’s that hand?”

“Based on the flow of the conversation, it looks like you’re going to give me the elixir at this point.”

“I don’t know what kind of nonsense this is, but you have to get the elixir yourself.”

“ in?”

If this is the flow of the conversation, weren’t you giving elixirs as a reward here?