episode_0122

The fight between Lee Hyeong’s monster and Johanna was more one-sided than expected.

Johanna, wielding two daggers, consistently overwhelmed the monster.

Of course, the monster also resisted in its own way.

Although its appearance was bizarre, the power coming from its large body was quite destructive.

Every time I waved my arm, several of the trees in the forest broke apart.

Also, the speed was quite fast.

So much so that if you let your guard down, you could take a fatal blow.

Looking at it that way, it was correct to say that the specs of that unidentified monster were clearly superior to the golems encountered in the maze.

It’s just that the opponent was bad.

Johanna’s skills are clearly outstanding among the warriors gathered here, allowing her to move around without straining her neck no matter where she goes.

In the end, the end of the fight did not take long to come.

“Off─”

Letting out another unpleasant groan, the slime monster stretched out and stopped moving.

“I don’t think he’s that dangerous.”

Johanna said this after finishing off the monster and gathering the dagger.

“I think so.”

Fana agreed with those words.

Although I did not express it outwardly, I agreed with that statement inwardly.

I thought that if the only thing that came out of this forest, like in the maze, was that monster, it wouldn’t be that difficult to break through the forest.

However, in the end, it was too hasty.

“… It’s here again.”

Johanna’s expression hardened slightly.

In the direction of her gaze, a strange monster with a familiar appearance was slowly appearing.

“Uuuuh─”

Hearing its bizarre cries, the group’s expressions sank even further.

The biggest problem with the bizarre slime monster was its frequency of appearance.

Unlike the golems we occasionally encountered in the maze, these guys appeared in front of us all the time.

Its appearances were so frequent that, to put a little bit of exaggeration, it seemed like I would meet the next one before I could even take ten steps.

“… This might cause more damage than expected.”

I said.

Guys like this appear often, but considering Johanna and Fana’s level, it’s actually not a serious problem.

But that’s just the case for our group, and the story may be different for others.

This guy’s level is a level that cannot be downplayed compared to the average level of warriors gathered in the tomb.

However, if a guy like that showed up all the time, it was obvious that even if I could defeat the monster right away, fatigue and injuries would quickly accumulate.

If that happens once, the subsequent flow will become even worse.

Eventually, deaths will begin to appear one by one.

Johanna must have heard what I said and realized that, too, as her eyes sank a little.

“It’s something that can’t be helped.”

However, Fana’s reaction and expression were no different from usual.

“No one came here without knowing that it would be dangerous in the first place.”

It may sound a bit harsh, but what she said was correct.

No one ever said that the tomb would be safe.

It was even written in the contents of the tombstone published by Alundel scholars.

A warning not to enter the tomb carelessly.

Even though they knew there was a warning, they entered this tomb on their own.

So, no matter what happens here, they will have to deal with it.

“… I guess so.”

I knew that fact well.

Therefore, I nodded heavily.

I wish the damage would be as minimal as possible, but it’s not like I can do anything about it.

“Max and Hector will be fine. Because I don’t have the skills to deal with something like this.”

At that time, Johanna spoke quietly.

I expressed my agreement by nodding my head.

Not to mention Max, Hector is also a strong player.

Even if you don’t have any companions with you, you don’t have to worry about being attacked by these guys.

And then we started heading through the forest again.

Fortunately, the frequency of monster appearances did not increase any further.

So we continued our journey without any ups and downs, but soon we stopped in our tracks again.

The reason is because night has come to the forest.

It’s not just a metaphor; night has really come.

The sun that existed above the forest disappeared, and the area became dark.

Recognizing the change, we decided to stop the process for now.

The reason was simply that it was difficult to deal with monsters in the dark, but it was also because of the fear of what might happen in a suddenly transformed environment.

This is an artificial space created by magic.

I decided that I would not have created the sky and night in such a space simply because I was bored.

Moreover, quite some time has passed since he entered the grave.

I was a little tired without knowing it.

Although I, Johanna, and Fana are all superhumans who don’t feel any significant effects even if they don’t sleep for a few days, it wasn’t a good decision to proceed with such fatigue in a place where I didn’t know what would happen or how long it would last. .

Eventually, we stopped and made camp in the forest.

It wasn’t that difficult to set up camp because each person had their own tent, thanks to the fact that we brought our own luggage just in case something went wrong.

Just like we did when we came to the tomb, we ate a simple preserved meal, set a watchtower, and set up camp.

When deciding on watch watch, I, who had not battled monsters since joining, tried to increase the time on watch, but was met with opposition from the two and was aborted.

Anyway, after such a minor incident passed, time passed and it was time for me to stand watch.

Without lighting a fire just in case something unexpected happened, I sat in the center of the camp and quietly looked up at the forest and the sky.

The sky was so exquisitely created that stars were twinkling in the sky above the forest.

Also, the stars are so detailed that they feel like real stars.

As I looked at the scene, I felt more and more uncertain.

‘What’s the purpose?’

This space was probably created by an ‘organization’.

However, it was difficult to guess their intentions.

That’s because there was no clear intention in this space.

I can’t even guess for what purpose this place was created or what brought people here.

Even though I looked up at the magical night sky and thought about it, I could not come up with an answer.

At first, I even thought that this might really be a place created by Verhaville, but I quickly shook it off.

Even putting aside all the suspicious aspects, there are too many strange things about this space to even believe it was created by Verhaville.

If Verhaville had really built this place, and if this was really the tomb of a warrior, the interior would not have been built like this.

Therefore, my guess that this was a space created by an ‘organization’ actually added credence.

And if the guess is true, you can naturally obtain some information.

The ‘organization’ has collaborators or members at the level of an archmage.

What is certain is that the space I am in right now is made of magic, and that is something that would normally be unthinkable for a good wizard.

So it was a natural step to reach that conclusion.

“… Haha.”

I let out a small sigh.

In any case, I am in a position where I have to stop the ‘organization’.

No matter what happens next or what kind of power I have, there will be no change in my actions, but honestly, the road ahead is not without its daunting.

It is said that the situation has improved a bit now that I have made progress in my skills thanks to Cheryl, but I haven’t even figured out the outline yet.

The only information that came out was that their power was strong, so it was natural for me to sigh involuntarily.

“… … .”

As I looked at the night sky and felt a surge of frustration, I quickly shook my head to shake off the negative thoughts.

It is a well-known fact that the power of an ‘organization’ is extremely powerful.

Because even the Prince of Elbrent can be used at will, and even the swordsman can be moved.

Adding an archmage to it doesn’t make much of a difference.

There is no clue about the ‘organization’, and thinking about it now will not improve anything.

It just makes me feel uneasy.

So, I decided to put aside my unnecessary worries and just look up at the magical sky without thinking about anything.

It was in the meantime.

Sigh─

A tent opened and someone appeared inside.

“… Mr. Johanna.”

That someone was Johanna.

Johanna left the tent with a calm expression and sat down across from me with a natural movement.

There was no sign of sleepiness on her face.

I couldn’t tell if it was because she didn’t sleep at all or because of her strict personality.

“… … .”

I looked at Johanna quietly.

I didn’t bother to say that it wasn’t time to get up yet.

It wasn’t a long time, but in the process of heading to the grave, I learned to some extent what kind of person Johanna was.

That she is not the person to do meaningless actions.

I’m not the type of person who can’t sleep because I’m anxious or worried about my companions.

She woke up at this late hour and took a seat in front of me.

I thought there must be a reason for that.

After clearing my mind, I waited for her to open her mouth.

How much time has passed in that state?

When the starlight in the sky started to fade a little and the sound of leaves rustling passed by a few times.

Finally, Johanna’s lips opened.

And then she took it out.

“Andel, if this space wasn’t created by Verhaville… What do you think?”

A sudden yet heavy question.