episode_0160

Belje, who was putting down the meat he had picked up with difficulty, quietly looks at Dahein.

“Can I… be with you?”

“On days like this…don’t you resent me?”

Remember everything you have done.

Therefore, he was able to see his own situation more clearly than anyone else.

To Da-heein, he is no different from a murderer who killed his loved one.

If you were in Da-hein’s position… would you be able to forgive me like this? Naturally, a natural suspicion arose.

Thump…thud!!

Belze’s lowered self-esteem can be felt very vividly.

Instead of meeting her tearful eyes, he just looks at the bonfire.

“I don’t hate you..”

“I don’t hold any grudges.”

When I was burying my father and sister Asia… I cried so much.

Slippery?

I too… am not a perfect person.

It was difficult to face the overwhelming reality, so I tried my best to ignore it, but now… I am barely able to look at everything with this [black button] and work through it little by little.

“Because it wasn’t your will..”

The blue moonlight shines like a sparkle in the summer night sky.

When I was young…

The moonlight that could always be seen through the window.

＇It’s the same..＇

Under that blue moonlight, which is no different from usual, my heart aches at the thought that the only thing that has changed is me.

Thump…thud!!

As I put the twigs into the bonfire, I did not continue speaking, but only remained silent.

That I accept Belze.

Whether she can move forward on her own is a completely separate issue.

I felt the need to keep some distance, even for the sake of Belze, who subconsciously tried to lean on me.

＇In situations like this… you can’t let everything depend on you.’

＇My role is to help you achieve it on your own.＇

A more chilly expression…

Belje, who felt a little disappointed by Da-hein’s actions that seemed to draw a line, but felt even more sorry, silently wipes away the tears that are overflowing with tears.

What on earth is this feeling?

Every single action that Da-heein makes towards him shakes him like crazy, as if something is moving his mind that is bound.

When he smiles and hugs me… I feel more energetic and alive than ever.

Da-heein’s indifferent behavior, not making eye contact like this, makes me feel lonely and sad.

Belze held back tears, not even understanding his own feelings, and just stuffed the meat he had picked up into his mouth once again.

＂Wow..＂

The vivid feeling of eating someone alive gave me a sick feeling of nausea…

Belze tries to overcome his trauma, thinking that if he eats this meat, Da-Hin will definitely praise him.

gulp..

My heart weakens as I see Belze’s expression so uncomfortable that his eyebrows furrow.

“after..”

Sigh..

I held Belze’s hand and forced him to stop eating… and then handed him one of my arms.

＂The neck… no way.＂

For a moment, Belze’s sharp gaze was looking at my neck, and I suddenly covered my neck.

If, due to excessive hunger, I ended up drinking too much like what happened last time… it would have been difficult to handle.

I quickly turn my head to avoid eye contact.

Dahyun’s resolute appearance, not even looking at herself, just staring at the bonfire.

His blue eyes and cold tone seem colder than usual.

However, Belze felt that all his actions were always for his own benefit.

Velze shows its drooping tail and ears and gently bites his arm, quietly sucking out his blood and magic power.

The late night passed by without us noticing that misunderstandings, not just mutual misunderstandings, were accumulating.

***

‘I had to go back because there were a lot of dark mountains nearby…’

＇Quite a lot came?＇

I wondered if there were any survivors. I visited {Dirrin Village} again, but as expected, there was no sign of anything.

The place was already so ruined that it could no longer be called a village.

“Belze will speed up a little more.”

Trees growing densely.

Monsters around you can be felt through {monster-like senses}.

I use my {armored} lower body and both hands to manifest a more strengthened {three-legged step}.

Taaa!!

It rushes ahead at such an incredible speed that the tree branch it steps on is almost shattered.

Right now, even at this very moment… I don’t know what kind of scheme an unknown dark side might be targeting me with.

The feeling of the rising anger being alleviated in an instant isn’t that bad, but…

Slippery?

Sometimes I think I need this driving force of anger.

＇Right to dinner..＇

***

Two days passed quickly like that.

A situation in which they exchange signals with each other through small hand gestures while cutting through a thickly grown forest.

Unless the conversation was absolutely necessary, I tried to keep my distance from Belze.

She can rise again…

It may be that they were expecting a courageous Belze who could get through things on his own.

Did he even understand how I felt?

Belze himself brings us food or gathers necessary herbs depending on the situation.

He slowly began to show that he was working harder and less dependent on me.

＇My expression has also improved a lot.＇

I think this is a good phenomenon.

Dahuin’s carefree behavior… just ran towards the {Royal Academy} without even thinking about what effect it would have on Belze.

Taaat!

Even though it had the same {magic power circulation}, it moved faster and more accurately than the beastman Belze due to the elasticity and elasticity of the lower body covered in {armor}.

Thanks to this, I was able to quickly pass through {Dirlin Village} and quickly reach the even terrain leading to {Romak Village}.

Sigh.

I signal to Belze to pause for a moment with a small hand gesture.

As I traveled for hours without stopping, crossing terrain that couldn’t be reached by a regular carriage, more quickly…

Perhaps because my body was tired, I decided to take a moment to catch my breath.

Gulp.. Gulp..

I drink lukewarm water from the stream.

“Wait a moment, Belze.”

I take out [Mintra Candle] and [Flame Lizard] ignition attribute magic stones from the [Subspace Ring], put them in a small container, and brew warm tea.

＂Recovery will be faster than just water.＂

“Does it smell better than you think?”

No matter how out of breath you were or how hot your body was, if you were suddenly exposed to cold air for a long time, you were likely to catch a cold due to sweating.

“There was some sweet fruit nearby, so I added some and tried it.”

Belze quietly takes it and takes a sip at a time.

“Ah!”

Wow..

Velze’s ears perk up sharply and his furry brown tail wags strangely.

Belze had a strong aversion to drinking anything.

I made this for Belje just in case, but it seemed to be a success.

＇Shall I try drinking it too?＇

Wow..

The refreshing mint scent spreads gently, and the sweet fruity taste lingers in your mouth.

I feel like my tired body, as well as the fatigue caused by the continuous use of {magic circulation}, is gradually fading away.

Just when I was trying to let go of my tension for a moment…

＂Kwaaa!!＂

At that moment, a terrible scream was heard from somewhere.

Is it because the voice tinged with fear suddenly irritated my nerves?

If not… is it because it reminds me of the people I couldn’t save?

Without even realizing why I was moving, I quickly arrived near the place where the screaming came from.

The mysterious thieves that appear before your eyes.

＇That pattern… obviously.＇

The symbol of {Alyseum Kingdom} was clearly visible among the thieves surrounding the carriage.

In this urgent situation, which is by no means good, a girl with red hair makes her presence known.

The girl, who had a small physique unsuited to this world and looked quite delicate, kept her head down, cowering in fear as if she was completely frightened.

‘Shumi..?’

That moment..

As I remembered Shumi leaving my arms, my body began to move uncontrollably.

“Finally we are rich!!”

At that moment, the thief with his blade raised high drew his sword towards the girl.

It seemed like he was trying to kill me at any moment.

‘late..?’

The pressure of losing someone.

I was consumed with guilt for not being able to protect it.

In that way, I unconsciously pushed myself to my own limits.

＇{Three Footprints} + {Sixth Sense}’s {Visual} +60%＇

The body is already equipped with tremendous propulsion power through {magic circulation} and the power of the {armed} lower body.

I immediately pull out the ability I used during the last {Winter Festival}.

When {vision} was increased to +60% for a short period of time, all objects and terrain began to become clear as if they had stopped.

Leaves falling from trees.

Insects flying in the sky.

And that dull movement of the thief trying to strike.

As everything started to seem slow, I was able to instantly navigate the optimal route.

I take out [Red-Scorched Peninsula] while forcibly holding back the pain in my eyes that are burning like crazy.

＇{Badojutsu Slash}..＇

This slashing blow is an efficient combination of {Magic Circulation} + {Arm} + {Three-legged Step} + {Sixth Sense} + {Sword Slash}.

It made a movement that seemed to defy gravity.

Suddenly…

Let’s just leave it to the stream of consciousness and throw ourselves… Of course, the upper body of the thief who was trying to attack.

The upper part of the carriage was completely cut into pieces.

“Who is your bitch!!”

“Cheer!”

As he left his body splitting the air to his split-second judgment, he defeated the group of thieves one by one.

As the whole situation ended so quickly, the group of thieves who had been standing still began to see red blood stains flying in all directions, like a fountain pouring down.

And in the midst of their death, a blazing red flame lit up the surroundings.

Slippery!!

Thanks to [Black Button], my excited feelings gradually fade away.

I wondered why I was so excited and angry…

It seemed as if my anger toward those I had not been able to protect was expressed without my knowledge.

“, thank you..”

It happened so quickly that the one guard who barely survived just stared at me as if he had no sense of panic.

‘It’s a big burden as expected..’

After adjusting my {sixth sense} vision back to normal, I rub my sore eyes for a moment and check the blurred carriage pattern once again.

‘As expected… it’s the emblem of the kingdom.’