The Paladin Owns the Relic

150 – Ancient Forest (10)

“Is the rumor spreading?”

“Yes. That’s right. It’s worthwhile to intentionally blow the whole Seogu.”

“The number of people wishing to participate is increasing. The upper ranks also joined en masse.”

The leader of the Fairy Forest Expedition, Earl Blaken glanced back.

The number of companions following is increasing. Good news.

It’s like taking a small participation fee and hiring shields.

In the current situation, it was better to call more forces. Originally, I tried to break through the Ancient Forest with only a small number of elites, but…

Who knew it would be difficult to get there?

“…It’s different from the original schedule, but I can’t help it.”

“It is much more vicious than you think.”

“It was more than I expected.”

“It is getting worse day by day.”

“Somehow the sealing barrier seems to have been partially broken…There is no way to fix it…”

“That kind of thing is a treasure for the elves… I can’t understand it.”

“The circumstances of the dwarves are irrelevant. Because of this, it would be nice if we could break through the trade routes.”

The monsters howl. They fight again with the crowds.

The raid continues. Not only humans, but also monsters are mixed. It becomes violent in the middle of the day, and the magic beasts that maintain a state of excitement continue to attack the delegation.

There was no time to sleep in the ensuing battle. Blaken moved his bloody body. He cut the beast’s head with his sword and dipped his feet into his dripping brain water.

The movement speed, which had slowed down, was speeding up again as the size of the expedition grew.

I can fit it into my schedule.

“Move before it is too late. I don’t even want to imagine what would happen if that thing accidentally exploded on the way.”

Blaken moved.

“Everything according to the Duke’s wishes.”

. . .

A man with skull eyes.

The black long hair hidden inside the robe was a look I knew as well. In the first place, I recognized it at a glance just by looking at the eyes with the skull engraved on it. There is only one person with such a peculiar appearance.

The owner of the Black Magic Tower.

I am Necromancer Adriel, one of the 9 great wizards.

“……”

Maya clung to my waist. My body was shaking for some reason.

It’s not because of the drunken person. Just because of what that man said.

Maybe it was because she heard her saying that she was buying her with her own money.

“Mah… Maya…”

Maya’s voice trembled.

“Maya… Will… Sell…?”

…Stimulated memories of slavery.

“…Don’t worry. Maya.”

I grabbed the air. Brunak, the spear of light, fell to the floor with a thump.

“I will not hand you over to anyone.”

“Ohh… What splendor…! You… You were the priest of Ra!”

Adriel laughed grimly. He looked at my body here and there, then licked his lips.

“Um… That’s surprising… Can I become a high-ranking priest? Bishop’s level? Even if the church is a dying power, some strong people will remain. Seeing as he naturally took out his weapon, he must be a paladin specializing in combat. A spear…A great weapon. But can you handle it properly in a small room?”

People began to stand up behind Adriel’s back. More than ten people were each wearing black robes.

Did everything come from the Black Mage Tower?

“What’s the point of going from the Black Mage Tower to a place like this?”

“Ohh? Hey, did you find out who I am? Then the story would be faster.”

“I’ll decide whether it’s slow or fast.”

I turned the window around. He sharpened and polished his holy power.

A red flame that clings to the tip of the spear blade. Adriel’s eyes widened.

“Aren’t bishops… ranks? What a bright red color! There’s even a golden color mixed in…Awesome…It’s a great fire color…If you’re like me, I’ve heard the name…Isn’t it Radatoque? Or rosemary? No… No… I heard that Rosemary is a woman… The Heretic Questioner, who specializes in combat, is correct, right?”

“I asked first.”

“I see. It’s me, it’s simple. There’s something to collect from inside the fairy forest. Just in time, an expedition is being created. Not only me, but many magic towers are keeping an eye on it. If the tower owners don’t care about a place full of magic, who cares? However, even if you go early, you will only be left alone, so I was researching the ecology of the monsters around here. Occasionally, anomalies also occur. Let’s see. That one…”

The hand pretended and pointed to my side. The half-elf mage pellet flinched.

“You are from the Red Magic Tower.”

“That, how…”

“The red mage tower has red magic. Because of that, when he reaches a certain level, his eyes turn slightly red. The magic you can feel also contains the energy of fire.”

“That all at once…?!”

“I’m kidding. Actually, I caught a glimpse of the inside of the robe. I don’t think you’ve reached that level in the first place.”

Adriel glanced back at me.

“Now. Anyway, pass that sample. Priestess of Ra. You wouldn’t want to fight in a place like this, would you? Also, isn’t your opinion important? Hey I don’t know how old he is, but he looks very young.”

Adriel got down on one knee. He met Maya’s gaze.

“If you follow me, a brilliant future and rewards will accompany you. I will help you I will make you stand on top of everyone else.”

“…I hate it.”

“I don’t think you know much because you’re young…”

“You should do that.”

I leaned the spear on my shoulder.

“If you stop at this point, I will send you quietly.”

“Isn’t that what I said?”

“The one who will say this is the stronger side.”

“Hmm? Hmmm?”

Adriel nodded his head in disapproval.

“You don’t know what position I occupy in the Black Mage Tower, do you?”

“I must be the owner.”

“Oh ho…? Are you still sure? You can beat one of the nine most famous wizards in the empire?”

“This is the last one. Adriel, the Black Mage Tower Lord.”

He grabbed the spear.

Vulcan pulled out his sword.

A faint flame rose from Tsubaki’s hand.

Eve opened her mouth slightly.

The five elements started spinning in a circle behind Amar.

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I hugged Maya.

“Go away.”

“…Oh…Oh…”

Adriel smiled broadly.

“I’m going crazy! What a great! Who are you? Huh?”

“Lord of the Magic Tower. I am…”

“Shh. Tiana. Be quiet. It’s not your level to deal with.”

Adriel smacked his lips.

“Right…yes…you deserve that. There’s no way to win. I don’t care, everyone here will die. That doesn’t work. These guys are my students after all. It taught me a lot, I can’t let it die.”

“Then go away.”

“Change the story. You deserve to look into my eyes. And above all…”

Adriel glanced back at Camilla, who had been watching the situation from a step away.

“…Is there a hidden monster?”

Camilla smirked.

“You are still quick-witted. Baby.”

“Why is the white snake here?”

“Oops. Should I tell you about my situation?”

“That is not true. But I heard that the Snake Church is busy these days… Wouldn’t it be bothersome if the snake kid was here?”

“The church is just a passing nest.”

“Well… Who can stop the white snake? Answer only one You don’t intend to get involved in this right now, do you?”

“I am only an observer. Take care.”

“I believe the white snake won’t talk twice.”

Adriel’s hand shook. The gaze turned back to me.

“Where are you going?”

“I don’t think there’s any reason to tell you.”

“Don’t do that, now tell me. Isn’t there something we can both get from each other? We can solve it through conversation.”

“No.”

“It’s tricky. It’s tricky… Is there really no room for negotiation? Nice Just let me follow you next to you. It doesn’t matter if it’s an ancient forest or a fairy forest. If it’s a sample that big, you’ll have to risk everything to follow it. I want to uncover the secret hidden in that little body.”

Everything you say is annoying. I sighed.

“Adriel.”

“Hmm? Have you finally made up your mind to trade?”

Brunak flashed. The blown spear pierced several overlapping barriers.

“What?!”

As Adriel hurriedly backed away, many broken barriers fell on top of Adriel’s body. I gave more strength.

“Go away.”

Brilliantly exploding holy power. The tip of the transmogrification that landed covered the spear of light.

The window of flame was accompanied by an explosion. A flash of light that shook for an instant shattered all the windows in the store.

Quaaa!!!!!

Adriel was pinned against a wall. I retrieved the spear. Those in black robes cast magic in their hands.

“Don’t be fooled.”

I drove the spear into the ground.

“Because I didn’t kill you.”

The sound of a cough cut through the dust. Adriel staggered to her feet and muttered in disbelief.

“Even if I was careless… You said you penetrated all of my 5 stacked barriers…? Yes, you bastard… Are you going to become an apostle…?”

“There is no second time. Gaffer.”

I cracked my neck.

“Get out of the way. If you don’t want to fall behind this guy is mine He doesn’t give it to anyone. No one can cry.”

“……”

“If you touch me one more time, I will break all the pain in your bones. All the guys here.”

“What’s wrong with me?!”

“The iron hammer mercenaries are out. If you don’t want to fall behind.”

“Thank you…?”

Adriel groped him. Knowing he was unscathed, he sighed.

“A wizard is stronger the more prepared he is. But when you get to my level, it’s as if you’re always fully prepared… It’s amazing. It’s such an exquisite power control that it can pierce my magic. What’s your name?”

“I don’t have a name to tell you.”

“…I think I know why the white snake observes. I’m leaving today.”

“I told you not to come.”

The crowd in black robes rushed out. I retrieved the spear only after they all left the tavern.

“The boss.”

“Yes, yes?”

“This should be enough, right? You smashed the store.”

After throwing a bundle of money, I leaned against the counter.

I have some work to do, but I have to finish my work.

“I’m trying to create just one mercenary group. The guarantor is here.”

“The Rococo of the Iron Hammer Mercenary Corps.”

“Rococo-sama knows, but… That is… That…”

The owner of the tavern and the mercenary office took a quick look at the shop.

“You have to swear that we have nothing to do with this place…”

“I do not intend to hold you accountable for what I did on my own.”

“Then…Come over here and fill out the paperwork.”

The mercenaries, who were drinking, sneaked out of the tavern. In the silence, Amar hugged Maya.

“Senior Maya. Would you like to sit over there?”

“…Yeah.”

Filling out the paperwork was over quickly. There was only one thing left.

“What should the name of the mercenary group be?”

“That’s…”

You can make it roughly.

It’s just a name to be used and discarded after this expedition is over anyway.

“I will use ‘Fire Snake’.”

. . .

“Did you hear that story?”

“I heard that a self-proclaimed black mage master had a fight at the mercenary office?”

“A. It must be fake.”

“But it wasn’t a joke.”

“A priest of Ra? They say it’s the class of nobles…”

“It must be the excommunicated priest, right?”

“Yes. I guess so. Aren’t all true combat priests affiliated with the Church?”

“By the way, what happened?”

“Isn’t it rare to see a guy properly?”

“Something went off with a bang…”

“There was a popping sound.”

“All the windows were broken.”

“I heard it was all swept away? What is it? You know him Vivid.”

“Ah, the guy who is good at using spears?”

“The bastard saw it himself, but he couldn’t even see the tip of the spear.”

“And that’s crazy. He said Jack stabbed him in the back of the head with just a simple wind.”

“That bastard is a bit stupid.”

“Anyway, that was about it. I heard that even those who couldn’t feel magical powers were choking?”

“What happened?”

“I don’t know. Anyway, the magician’s barriers broke several at once…”

“What is it that the wizard broke and ran away?”

“Eolssigu. I’m sick of it. A wizard lost to a priest?”

“No matter how excommunicated the priest is, the won…Mage will not be able to carry his face.”

“A fight between the weakest and strongest party…”

“What happened to the wizard?”

“I heard no one really knows?”

“I must have jumped out because I was embarrassed.”

“Really? What are those guys’ names?”

“You know that.”

“There’s no way people in this city wouldn’t know.”

“Now. Listen carefully.”

Adriel stood up.

“I heard it was a ‘fiery snake’?”

I opened the curtain I had drawn. Clenched his hand

The three mercenaries who were talking loudly outside the window were crushed. The dented mass of flesh was sucked into the sewer.

“…I am tired.”

Adriel moved his shoulder. Dark circles hung around her eyes after staying up all night for three days.

“Still, the preparations are over.”

The city was in an uproar by the newly created mercenary group ‘Fire Serpent’. Adriel wasn’t the type to pay attention to gossip.

But there was a reason to go after him who diligently left the city.

A treasure among treasures that can only be seen once in a thousand. The owner of tremendous talent enough to invest all his worth in his body itself.

Did you say Maya…?

She must get her.

“…I can’t say that I’m in a bad state just because I stayed up all night. Am I too old?”

Adriel, the Black Mage Tower Lord, moved.

“Still, I can have a ‘conversation’ now.”

The wizards of the Black Mage Tower slowly moved the object they had created under Adriel’s command.

“I’m curious. The face when we meet again.”