episode_0079

Originally, my eyes were only focused on the warrior’s group. My purpose was to see how much they would grow and how much they would break in this demon forest.

but,

“It’s so, so cruel… !!”

After hearing a goblin screaming desperately while being stepped on by a warrior.

The emphasis has changed.

Who knew? That there exists a goblin who knows how to talk, how to lament about the situation, and no, who knows how to hold a grudge against the god who created all the essence.

This goblin in his previous life would probably have met a meaningless end after being pierced between the eyes by a hero. It’s such a shame that such a genius has disappeared into the backwaters of history.

It is a tragedy that should never happen in this life. I will make it like that.

“This guy! Where did you suddenly jump in?”

The blonde boy, the warrior, shouts. He is a young boy who has barely passed the terms and conditions.

The name… It was Claire. Claire, the tragic hero.

“Haha, this is it. To be honest, I don’t really have any desire to fight with that side, right? I just want to take this goblin with me. How about we just pretend not to see each other and pass by?”

“… ! Are you on the same side as the demonic beast? I thought it was a human because it looked similar to a human! You must be a black magician!”

“If I were to be specific, he is a good and pure white magician… Tsk, is there no way to get over it without fighting?”

I wouldn’t have known if it had been before I intervened. Since I have already intervened and changed history, I have no choice. It’s not like I have the power to rewind time.

The good news is that this is a magical forest. Everything that happens here in the Demon Forest does not leak to the human world. And the warrior Claire’s party was originally scheduled to be annihilated in this demon forest.

In other words, it wouldn’t be a problem if I killed them all and silenced them. Whether you die now or after some time, the human world is completely unaware of it. The ‘environment of the Demon Forest’ will change slightly, and that will only affect the warrior party that will come a hundred years later.

Well, if I give up on this mutant goblin and run away now, everything will fall into place… .

“Beatrice! Aru! Mr. Yohan! Everyone come out!”

I don’t want to do that.

A wish I had long since put aside, to place the lowest and most insignificant creatures in a position where everyone looks up to them.

In an unexpected place, I found the hope I had longed for. It can break the arrogance of the emperor who lived with his pride.

The blood of boiling desire rises to the top of my head.

“!? Was the group hiding?”

“Great Warrior! Raise your shield!”

“Wait a minute, but aren’t the authors people?”

“Just because someone is human doesn’t mean they are necessarily an ally! Everyone, be vigilant!”

Beatrice, Nioh, and Uriel jump out from the bushes and break through the fire wall to get inside.

Uriel? Uriel Why did you come in? Are you saying it will only be a hindrance in combat?

“What is that look of disbelief.”

“Our L.C.! It’s dangerous! Just stay behind!”

“Ha, even if you look at me funny, you look at me too funny. Still, I was once an archangel.”

“Yes? Are you sure you want to join the war now?”

“Is there any reason not to do this? I am confident that I will not lose.”

What do you mean, insectivore or something? After catching a rabbit, Uriel’s self-esteem skyrockets. That’s why asking whether to come or not is a problem. The child runs wild without knowing how high the sky is. I didn’t even realize the topic.

“It’s been hundreds of years since there was a battle with humans. The first battle is with my lord, so it is truly glorious.”

Even though she has lived for over three hundred years, Beatrice still has not changed. It seems like he’s become a little more chivalrous and hardened.

“The target of that blade will be a party of righteous heroes, do you mind if that happens?”

“All I have to follow is my master’s orders, and things like ‘justice’ and ‘warrior’ are not important.”

“, it’s a loyal sword. But isn’t it too evil? Where has the spirit of chivalry gone?”

“Do you want to do it only my lord?”

Beatrice’s great sword, heated to the max, gives off a cool air. She approaches with her sword lowered.

As if they felt Beatrice’s prayer, the entire hero party swallowed their saliva at the same time. I smiled heartlessly.

The most important thing in a party is the dealer lineup. In that sense, we can boldly say that Beatrice is the best dealer.

If Beatrice wields both divine power and demonic energy and swings the sword, the enemies will not even dare to block and will crumble into dew.

“That man is big. Can I hang out with that person?”

Nioh lets out a harsh snort as if excited. His eyes are fixed on a large warrior in the warrior party. Did you say Daejeon Temple?

“Do whatever you want. However, don’t get hurt.”

“Thank you!”

Thump thump thump thump!

It was Nioh who took the preemptive strike. He ran with such huge steps that the ground shook, and the warrior party was greatly confused when they saw the large barbarian running towards them.

However, no matter how much practical experience they have, the warrior party is a group that selects the most talented prospects on the continent. Except for Claire, the warrior who caught my sword, they quickly banded together and prepared to strike down Nioh.

A girl wearing a wizard hat raised a wooden staff. Soon, a sonorous voice flowed from the girl’s mouth.

“léntĕo!”

“Hmm!?”

In an instant, Nioh’s body slowed down. Taking advantage of that opportunity, the elf of the warrior party pulled the bowstring.

Wedge-!

The green tree trunk shot from the bow had an air that could make even an iron ball go away. Indeed, elves are a race that lives in the forest and dies in the forest.

Ha, looking at the elf reminds me of the time in my past life when I burned down the world tree. It was really exciting back then. I wish I could burn it in this life too.

Push-!

“Inhale!”

The wooden arrow hit Nioh’s chest, but it only made him flinch for a moment. There were no wounds or scars on the fabric, which was harder than Nioh’s iron armor.

This is a natural result. Maybe it’s the elf queen, divine archer Elain two hundred years from now. No matter how well you hit it, as a newbie elf, you can’t hurt Nioh. The elf himself must have recognized that fact, as the archer’s eyes trembled mercilessly.

“What… ! I am not an ordinary human!”

“Get out of the way! I’ll attack!”

The wizard pushes the elf aside and gathers magic power into his staff. A fireball exploded at Nioh, who was still standing still with curious eyes, as if it was amazing to see reddish energy gathering together.

“ignis pĭla!”

Kwaaang-!

There was a huge explosion. Heat spread out from the explosion site, causing trees to shake and lost leaves to fall down.

Acrid smoke rose from where Nioh was standing. Uriel shouted in surprise.

“Nio! Is it okay?”

“… it’s over. You can’t survive after being hit by the Ignis Pillar. Damn, this is my first time killing someone… I feel dirty.”

Eventually, the smoke gradually cleared, and the shadow of Nioh standing firmly was revealed. The wizard’s eyes, which had been filled with aversion to his first murder, began to fluctuate like the elf’s eyes a moment ago.

Hehehe, a fight isn’t over until the other person’s breath is taken away, new friends. Take this opportunity to learn hard. I won’t have to write anything next time.

“… ! Uh, how… !”

After being hit by the wizard’s fireball, Nioh was reduced to charcoal soot. One, that’s it. Just one flame spell could not cause significant damage to Nioh’s body.

“I feel sore. amazing. It was a great attack.”

Suddenly, Nioh cracks his neck and speaks calmly. It’s a completely normal voice that doesn’t worry you at all. I heard that I picked a tank really well.

But fighting is not possible through tenacity alone. The wizard, who quickly realized that it would be difficult to damage the barbarian’s body, immediately cast a lenteo spell on Nioh that slowed his movements, and the elf archer took advantage of the opportunity to fire an arrow at Nioh’s vital area.

No matter how strong your body is, your eyeballs, ears, and groin are areas that are bound to be pierced by arrows. If you are attacked honestly, you will suffer damage that cannot be ignored.

Of course, those kinds of injuries are something Nioh who lives in the wild can bear, but I have already given the order. Don’t get hurt. In order to faithfully carry out my orders, Nioh is taking a defensive stance as much as possible and tying up the feet of the wizard and elf.

visor-!

The clear noise of swords clashing with swords was heard from the other side. When I turned my head, I saw a warrior called the Great Warrior clashing with Beatrice. The two were engaged in a fierce struggle.

No matter how much you fight, you’re going to compete with Beatrice? Just when I was wondering if it was possible, a girl injecting white energy behind the Daejeon Temple came into view. A priest of the Holy Order wearing a white nun’s uniform.

Ugh-.

“Mr. Daejeon, be careful! That woman, the energy I feel is not normal!”

“Kheung, I know. At least we’re barely fighting thanks to the priest’s buff.”

“I will heal minor wounds immediately! Be careful, but be bold when you can trade wounds!”

“I want to do that too, but he doesn’t give me much time. Your swordsmanship skills are also great.”

Kaaaang-!

A great warrior who fights boldly with the priest’s buff. Beatrice was struggling a bit. There are some reasons for being two against one, and there are issues with compatibility, but more than anything.

Kwaang-!

“… The power is pretty good. I must have done it on the continent.”

That combatant called ‘Daejeonsa’, his military power is amazing. So much so that I thought he might be the strongest person in this warrior party.

His skin color is slightly red, making him look like a warrior fighting for his country. In the past, when Beatrice was a Holy Knight of the Holy Kingdom, she invaded the Holy Kingdom and inflicted damage that was close to annihilation. A crazy country where people only eat and train.

“I never thought I would meet such a strong warrior in the Demon Forest! Wahaha! It’s fun!”

“How long can I maintain that joy?”

“Of course, until my life ends! Of course, I have no intention of dying already, so I must defeat you!”

“… I heard he was familiar with swordsmanship, but he was a warrior who fought for his country. It’s the tone of an unstoppable warrior.”

“Oh! Do you know your home country?”

That’s right, from a fighting country. The only country on the entire continent whose citizens are crazy about fighting is fighting.

Oh, but Beatrice is a paladin who massacred Tuguk. Is this a rematch?

“You talk a lot. Just focus on the battle.”

Sereung-.

Pointing her sword at the great warrior and priest, Beatrice spoke quietly. It was a voice full of life. For Beatrice, fighting a country is a country you cannot like even if you say you like it. It’s a natural reaction.

“The author is right. Mr. Daejeon, please concentrate. This is not an easy opponent.”

“I understand. after! May the grace of Agesiliad be upon me!”

uh? Wait a minute, you just said it was the grace of ‘Agesiliad’?

If it’s Agesiliad in my memory… There is only one king of fighting who invaded the Holy Church. He made great achievements in conquering the east, west, south, and north of the Holy Church, but in the end, his body was cut in half by the sword of Beatrice, who had made a contract with Lucifer.

Is that person the same name as Agesiliad, who spoke from the mouth of the great warrior? Well, I think there is only one Agesiliad king that anyone from Tuguk can mention.

“… Agesiliad?”

“Do you know your ancestors? He was once the king of his country! He almost conquered the Holy Order with his unrivaled bravery, but he tragically passed away due to the joint attack between Beatrice Constantine, a knight of the Holy Kingdom, and the Pope at the time.”

“… .”

“If it weren’t for those despicable bastards… ! Oh, I’m sorry, priest. Are you offended?”

“No, it’s okay. Anyway, Beatrice is an immoral person who made a contract with the devil and killed the Pope. In this church, we praise the knight’s achievements, but we do not praise the knight himself. My name was also expelled.”

“Then you’re lucky!”

Same person, that’s right.

And I think you guys are screwed now.

Papdeuk-.

Our driver seems very angry. How dare someone criticize someone from 200 years ago? How do you know that person will be standing in front of you?

“… The tongue brings the name forward.”

Beatrice’s voice is particularly somber today. Okay, I guess I can leave that to you. Now, shall I carry out the task before me?

“Goblin, what are you doing?”

“Getting used to it, getting used to it?”

The goblin, who had been making a grand speech just now, looks at me with a helpless expression. You couldn’t see it anyway because it was covered by the mask, but I smiled.

“Can’t you see he’s holding a knife? Run away quickly. Now we have joined forces with the monster to save you.”

“Dae, why on earth… ? why… You’re helping me… ?”

“What a stupid thing to say. Until now, I was a debater and spoke well. Even after going through that much, you still don’t understand?”

He swung the arm holding the warrior’s sword widely. The warrior groaned and took three steps backwards. I was trying to make him take five steps back, but is a hero really a hero?

“The strong can do whatever they want to do! The weak and powerless cannot relax even in the most basic survival tasks! Why am I helping you? I just want to!”

“Goblin You still don’t understand! You, who were at the bottom of the food chain, have only made decisions that will benefit or lose you! Even if you live like that, it’s hard to survive!”

“But keep in mind! If you become strong, you can enjoy pleasure and prosperity beyond survival! Just like that group of humans attacked you goblins without even using them for food! Or, just like I am protecting you now! You can act however you like!”

“You asked the hero earlier, right? Why do you have to be attacked! The answer is simple! Because you are weak! They are strong! The strong have the ‘right’ to act as they feel! That’s the only law in this world!”

“Now that you are weak, I have no choice but to help you, but soon you will be in the same position as that group of humans! Or you can stand on it! Didn’t you say that earlier? Why can’t the goblin species become strong?”

“Strength, I will make it for you! why? Don’t ask the same stupid questions! When you become strong, you will naturally understand my feelings! A goblin who aspires to transcend his species, what an interesting guy!”

I stretched out my hand towards the prone goblin. As if a merchant were offering to shake hands.

The mutant goblin seemed so dumbfounded that he didn’t even think about holding my hand. I spoke in a high-pitched voice, like a merchant introducing a product.

“Goblin! Don’t you want to transcend species?”

“… !”

I glanced at the goblin’s abdomen. The whole body is full of sturdy muscles. Although his height is as small as that of a child, he has so little fat and so much muscle that you wonder what his body fat percentage is.

This means that I have been training at high intensity to become stronger. Of course, there must be will.

“That… Zurik, is this possible? ?”

“What can’t be done? Just do it! I’ve never heard of this!”

“I have made countless efforts to transcend species… !”

“You idiot! If you want to see the sea and launch a boat on a mountain, will you be able to see the sea? You have to launch a boat on the river to see the sea! The direction was wrong from the beginning! I will correct the wrong direction of your efforts from now on!”

“… !!”

“If you understand, hold my hand!”

That’s how you sign a contract.

“Really… If I just believe in you, can I transcend species? ?”

“Did you just live through deception? If you don’t believe it, what are you going to do? Are you going to work hard on your own again in the future? In that case, wouldn’t it be better to just pretend to be fooled and hold my hand?”

“… ! no! no! I believe it! I trust you!”

Sigh-!

The goblin’s rough hand touched my white-gloved palm. It’s still a crude hand that will easily crumble if I apply just a little bit of force, but a great hand that will later play with dragons and trample on elves has come into my grasp.

The contract is concluded.