Chapter 243

Episode 243 Even in a life like this (6)

The Archmage sighed as he watched the mountain army leave. At her feet, there remain a few letters that Sangun painstakingly wrote with his tail.



There were also a few words that made it known that there was a good reason for the mountain army’s movement and that it should not be blocked.

“I’m going...”

“Really...?”

However, not being able to stop the mountain army from going and losing people’s spirit are two different things.

The soldiers who immediately escorted her through the wind and rain had despairing looks on their faces. The repercussions were even greater because the grace provided by the mountain army was a significant support to them. Even the one driver who was caught didn’t look any better.

“The great sage’s conversation is...”

“Originally, he felt sorry for the humans who couldn’t stay here for a long time, so he took action, but he said it was just the right time. “At least he didn’t leave because he was angry at us, so don’t worry.”

But what can we do about what has already happened? Moreover, it was a situation where I would have had to endure without such grace.

She pinched it and encouraged people around her. It didn’t seem to work very well. It was all because of the rain. The strong rain and wind dragged people into deeper depression.

“Let’s go back.”

The Archmage, who sensed this, secretly sighed even more. This guy’s situation seems to be falling into the abyss again when it should be getting better. frustrated.

“I wonder when it will get better...”

At the very least, you need to get to the point where you feel like you won’t be anxious even if you take your hand off, but will that day ever come? Will the conditions here get better if I plant roots for more than a month or two and half a year?

...Will they be able to catch the person they missed by then?

The Archmage walked through the rain, unsure of anything. Although the oiled cloak covered her entire body, she could not avoid getting her feet and hands wet. Needless to say, the space between the collars where the wind forced them open.

They moved their feet in silence, aware of their rapidly dropping body temperature.

“...?”

However, when they returned to the entrance of the tent village, the Archmage discovered a person outside the golden curtain. It was a familiar face, so I couldn’t ignore it.

She thought for a moment about the platinum-haired woman standing at a distance, then gestured to the driver.

“Let’s go back first.”

“I will escort you.”

“Shouldn’t we report to the Lord of Seong that Sangun has gone? “Even if I tell you in detail, the saying that the time has come will still be the same.”

“...I will leave two soldiers behind.”

“There’s no need to do that...”

What’s wrong with the soldiers who suddenly follow her and stay out in the rain? Just because you have a trained body doesn’t mean you can’t feel the cold.

One knight left behind two soldiers. The Archmage felt somewhat sorry for them and moved towards the changed destination.

“Why are you here?”

“Wizard.”

Berserk lowered his head half a beat later, as if he was suffering from a bruise. The particularly calm atmosphere after the fight sometimes makes Berserk seem like something other than Berserk.

So, like the person she calls her sister. But like someone younger and more exhausted than him. like that.

“I found a turtle.”

While I was still harboring feelings that I couldn’t express out loud, Berserk suddenly spoke up. turtle. The Archmage realized what that meant after a second.

“Oh, did you find it?”

I thought he wasn’t really interested because I was looking for the day he disappeared. But that’s not it, was he secretly searching alone? Are you worried that you might be a nuisance to the people around you?

The Archmage became a little depressed at the thought that had spread so quickly. That’s because I didn’t know that he cared that much about the small turtle.

“But...”

Why can’t I see the turtle in her hand when she says she found it? At least in the shoulder pocket. why?

no way?

When the Archmage’s deep thinking reached his most horrific imagination, Berserk spoke.

“It’s back where it belongs.”

The answer I was glad to receive was different from what I expected. Although there is room for it to be interpreted a little... negatively.

“Right.”

After all, if those words appear in a picture of someone being completely drenched in rain, doesn’t it seem like they’re dead?

If you’ve seen Berserk so far, you’d prefer to confess honestly or keep your mouth shut rather than talking back... but

she doesn’t have a very good eye for people. Just like the Demon Knight, there was no law preventing Berserk from doing the unexpected.

“He’s not dead.”

“ah.”

I guess I was thinking too far ahead. The Archmage was relieved.

“So... did you go back to the sea?”

“I do not know. But I think it went well.”

But there was still one thing I didn’t understand. Didn’t Berserk find it and let it go? Are you just saying that because you saw him going somewhere...? If you let it go, there’s no way you could say you didn’t know.

“...I’m glad it went well. So... did you come out to see me off?”

“Well...”

All the relief supplies had been moved, so the only thing left to do was to set up tents for them to stay. Even that was done by building a few more temples because the existing temple faction had built them.

“After we set up the tent, we will take over while eating.”

“It looks like there is a shortage of manpower.”

“I guess so.”

However, the senior shook his head, wondering if he would immediately ask them to do high-intensity work after braving the wind and rain. It was a reasonable prediction, as the Heretic Questioners, who were famous for being strong and sturdy, would inevitably run out of stamina if they forced a march while soaked in the rain.

“The security itself is almost stable, so I think I will probably be in charge of guard duty or security management.”

Digging a drainage ditch or repairing and reinforcing a tent is more intensive than maintaining stable public order. It is also possible to solve the problem by mobilizing local residents rather than high-quality human resources – although this may have to be offered in exchange for rations.

Therefore, they will probably take on tasks that cannot be entrusted to the residents.

“Maybe I could take on the distribution side. “I heard there’s still a lot of commotion there.”

“You’re already aware of the news from here.”

“What do you know? “This is something you would have heard if you hadn’t left your seat, you bastard.”

The senior slapped him on the back without causing any pain and then handed over the work. Since the framework was all set up, all that was left to do was fix it with fabric.

“If you’re not going to give me rations, at least let me eat a horse!”

“Yes, there are dozens of horses!”

However, not long after they started work, news came that Sangun had left. The fact that hungry people flocked to the area was a bonus.

“Why do you care about catching just one fish and eating dozens of them?”

“Oh my...”

The site where they decided to settle down was near the existing temple’s sphere of influence, and they came to the temple and shouted, so even if I didn’t want to hear it, the sound stuck in my ears. In the end, several people who were finishing the work let go and looked in that direction.

“...It’s because of the rain. When the weather clears, I’ll go hunting on horseback.”

“If everyone had had time to think about it, all the fuss wouldn’t have happened in the first place.”

“That’s right.”

He knows well the value of words and the desperation of a person pushed to the edge of a cliff. So rather than saying anything, they just expressed their regret. Since there was nothing they could do, it was an inevitable choice.

“Martin Daniel. “Please lend a hand over there.”

That changed a little when the tents were all set up and each person was assigned a job to do – which also included meals. Daniel had to go side by side with his senior to manage the horses.

The reason was that although it would never happen, it would be difficult if people targeted the horse.

“Four Inquisitors are used to guard the horse...”

Including eight soldiers, a whopping twelve people are used to guard the horse. Daniel frowned reflexively, wondering if it was too much of an investment.

“Don’t feel too bad. “We who can see it more broadly must endure it.”

“yes.”

But this may not be useless. Materials such as firewood carried by the animals hunted by soldiers using war horses will bring more profit than the resources obtained by slaughtering a single horse.

Daniel believed it and waited for the handover. One of the two workers happened to go to the bathroom at this time—and it wasn’t even the original shift time—so I had no choice but to wait.

“How is the situation?”

“It’s not that bad...”

Then, I suddenly saw something familiar. His senior and the Heretic Questioner he was to replace were talking to each other.

“You mean...?”

He is quite large for a military horse, has shiny hair, has a slightly curly mane, and even to someone who doesn’t know how to speak well, he looks like he’s a cool guy. He has a temperament that bites the horses around him, and he even looks uncomfortable as soon as they recognize him.

No matter how you look at it, it was something he knew.

“what’s the matter?”

“Is there a problem, brother?”

“No... it’s nothing. “Because I can see the words of someone I know.”

Why is this horse here? Daniel thought for a moment and soon realized what a foolish topic it was.

Anyway, the owner of this horse travels with the deputy, and the deputy is still here, so what else is this but a stupid worry?

It’s a bit surprising that I haven’t heard any comments about the Demon Knight since I came here, but that’s the situation. However, demon knights are not the type of people who go around bragging about their actions.

“Do you see that?”

“I said it because it had a distinctive appearance. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused.”

“I don’t think there’s anything to apologize for...”

So when he looked for the representative and his associates to hear more details about the Black Flame Demon, he probably didn’t hear the story.

There is a high possibility that it may be so outward-looking that residents do not know about it.

“Wait a minute... is that what you mean? “I’m the only horse?”

“yes? yes. “Yes, but...”

“Then do you know the owner well?”

But Daniel’s expectations were dashed in another way.

“I don’t know you very well, but... we’ve talked before. But why are you asking that...”

“I need you to come with me.”

The same ominous feeling struck his head as when he heard the news of a colleague being killed. It probably wouldn’t take long for that ominous feeling to be replaced by anger.