Chapter 394

Episode 394: Clean as pure gold (7)

[The amplification of divine power has subsided...]

After the meal, we heard about the situation on the front line. It was a report that felt like Suzaku and the Inquisitor were leading the story and we were listening from the side.

[Is the frequency of nightmares increasing?]

“Yes.”

[Seeing as the remnants of the curse were found in most of those who had nightmares, it is likely the work of the devil...]

However, I was still lacking in education, so I could not fully understand what they were saying. For example, they understand that it was the devil’s work, but they cannot guess who the culprit is.

[I guess I’m a sloth.]

“I’m a sloth.”

However, those with basic knowledge were different. Suzaku and the Inquisitor declared with confidence.

“...I.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Why is the conclusion like that?”

At that time, Deathbringer carefully asked Daniel a question. Since Suzaku was far away, he couldn’t bear to ask, and the Inquisitor was talking with a serious face, so it seemed like he was the next best choice.

In any case, he seemed to have figured out the identity in advance.

“Ah...”

I listened to that for a moment. I was also curious about the reason.

“First of all... The Great Demon of Lust may give you obscene dreams, but he never gives you simple nightmares. Because dreams are not in his jurisdiction to even cause nightmares.”

Daniel lowered his voice so as not to interrupt the report and explained the relevant part. The eyes that are not covered by the burn are slightly clouded with hostility and discomfort towards the devil.

“Naturally, the demons and followers under him cannot handle nightmares. “It’s natural because it’s a power that the Great Devil you serve can’t use.”

“Ah... so.”

“It is in the same context that sloth is singled out. “What he controls are dreams... and nightmares that make people lose their minds.”

But it’s a sloth... What is a sloth? Wasn’t it in a desert city? I think I’ve personally dealt with them in the midst of chaos...

“... That’s right. “You’ve dealt with it yourself.”

Yes. It’s him, right? The guy who was Duke or something. He showed me something like a strange vision, wondering if I was going to go to a nightmare—

“Ah.”

The moment my thoughts wandered to memories of the past, I became aware of a new fact. Was Faust watching that too?

“lily?”

“...never mind. “I just remembered something I had forgotten.”

I took a moment to guess what the boy must have been thinking as the vision of his family appeared and cursed him. I didn’t think it would be very good.

“However, if it is true that the Duke has appeared on the front line, things will become a bit more troublesome.”

“...?”

“The nightmares he showed seemed to be directly related to people’s trauma.”

Also, the scene where I got angry calling them family when they were raw noodles... And the absurdity of the boy who witnessed it...

Well, let’s forget it! Let’s forget it! I trampled on the memories so that they would not be refreshing and passed them on to the other side. I felt heat rising to my face.

“....”

“Why do you look at me like that?”

But why is everyone staring at me like that? Have I, by any chance, expressed my feelings of shame on the surface?

“Have you ever dealt with one?”

“...Is that so?”

Why don’t you recognize the face... Ah, Daniel wasn’t at the party back then.

“Ah, that’s right. “You did that when you were in the South, right?”

Fortunately, I think I remembered Deathbringer right away. I saw an illusion of an exclamation mark floating over my face, and my ears drooped. “It wasn’t a mess back then...” To be honest, I wanted to reply by saying that we were always in a mess.

[...You really have a deep connection with the devil. Anger, jealousy, stinginess, gluttony and laziness.]

In the midst of this, Suzaku, who was reporting, intervened. He, too, appears to be somewhat fed up and apprehensive, perhaps because he was unaware of the incident.

“...I understand what you meant, but it’s not a very pleasant thing to hear.”

Separately, since we only express that our relationship is deep, it can be interpreted in a different way. Rather, call it a bad relationship. The bad relationship itself is somewhat annoying, but it’s much better than the single word “Yeon.”

[Oh, I’m sorry.]

“It’s okay....”

“Anger, jealousy, stingy, gluttony, sloth. Oh, oh. “If I meet lust and arrogance, I will become the first human to meet all seven great devils.”

“I never wanted such an honor.”

Damn it, it would have been better if at least one person had been killed by another human or force...! Or, I like the setting that it was already there! Achievements like ‘the one who met the seven demons and came back alive’ are completely unnecessary in reality!

‘It’s a trash game that doesn’t even give you a title with stat bonuses if you do achievements...’

「...?」

“Well, that’s true.”

“On the other hand, if nothing happens if we go, that would be the best thing. “You will be able to rest there and observe the situation.”

“There’s no mistake about that, but... are you sure it’s okay?”

“If only it were me. But I think what really matters is your opinion. “If we were to leave tomorrow, wouldn’t it be more of you guys than me who would have a hard time?”

Especially Meister and Deathbringer. Daniel is also close to an ordinary person, but he seems very used to this kind of forced action. The commandment is... I’m not the kind of person who would step down due to pride, and I don’t want to even consider that on my part.

Oh, I’m a little worried about Isarncol too... I don’t even know whether to take him to the front line in the first place or not. This isn’t a good place, but the wires are more dangerous than this...

“Ha, if you refuse, you’ll already be trashed, so are you asking for our opinion there?”

“...That wasn’t what I intended. “I apologize.”

Ah, that’s how it happens. But Master, you have already rejected it. Hey man.

“Me too... it’s okay. “You can go and rest.”

“I don’t mind either.”

While I was grumbling, the others also expressed their opinions one by one. Unfortunately, the Archmage was away, so I couldn’t confirm everyone’s opinions, but I think he would probably say it was okay.

The Meister’s face crumpled as if he had made a similar decision to me.

“Well, we are....”

[You are here. It’s obvious that if you follow the front lines, you’ll only see things you can’t see. I told the lord as well, so it won’t be difficult to settle down.]

“Yep.”

[And you...]

“I want to follow you.”

[I do not know. Make your own decision.]

“I will follow.”

It’s bothering me that the girl is so bold... I was about to beg her to stay, but when I saw her look directly at me and declare, I raised both hands and feet. This is not a guy who can be persuaded.

“Please... I guess I can only pray that something doesn’t happen as soon as I leave.”

I already have no conscience about the abilities of the remaining bosses, so I wish they would give me at least some time to recover my stamina. I held both hands tightly and prayed earnestly.

* * *

“They say the traitor Emerald is alive.”

The knights in the hall raised their heads at the remarks of the former lord of the castle, now the lord of the castle. The unauthorized behavior was rude, but no one pointed it out.

Right now, Seongju is tacitly giving permission with his eyes gloomily open, and everyone is so wrapped up in anger that it is no longer a situation to consider small courtesies.

“Lord Seong, please send me. “I will definitely return with that traitor torn limb from limb!”

“Doesn’t Sir Topaz already have a losing record? You’d rather have me...”

“Stop.”

The knights who were trembling with shame and earnestly praying fell silent at the words of So Seong-ju. Their knees are bent on one side and are just touching the floor.

“It is said that it has already been captured by a group of warriors.”

“If you do...”

“However, since its abilities are useful in dealing with the Great Evil, I ask that you please postpone the punishment until the war is over.”

“That’s ridiculous! “He’s done something to this city...!”

“I haven’t given you permission to open my mouth yet.”

“...sorry.”

Günther looked down at the kneeling knights with cold eyes and fluttered the letter in his hand.

“I will authorize this.”

At the end of the letter, there is one line that is completely different from the overall theme.

“After the war with the demons is over, the warrior promised that if it were still alive, its life and death would be handed over to Munmund. “I will put aside my resentment and our resentment for the greater good.”

“...Lord Seong.”

“If you have any objections, please come forward. “I will accept it.”

⌈He received confirmation from God that he would save Faust if he succeeded in killing Satan.⌋ That is the biggest reason why he dares to keep the renegade alive.

“...doesn’t exist.”

“I follow the judgment of the Lord of the Castle.”

“good. “I’m glad everyone understands.”

But there is no need for the knights to know this. The justification of ending the war against the devil is enough to silence everyone.

“...However, there is concern that it may escape, so we think we will dispatch someone to monitor it.”

Of course, there are people who are uncomfortable with the cause alone. Günther prepared a second piece of dog gum for these people. With this, the knights’ mouths will be shut at least until the end of the war.

“Who will you send?”

However, I was worried about who to choose for dispatch...

Gunter decided after a moment of consideration.

“Sir Sapphire and Sir Jardin.”

The names of the chief knight who recovered from his injuries and the one who had just been promoted to full knight were called out.