Episode 24
A scuffle coming from outside the office.
Several soldiers were standing with a priest to control the number of people trying to leave the building.
Looking out the window, it seemed that it was happening not only at the top but also in other places at the same time.
"You can pass by one minute at a time."
"No, what's going on all of a sudden?"
"There is intelligence that a warlock has infiltrated the capital. Even if you are uncomfortable, please cooperate."
Most of the staff looked unconvinced, but they had no choice but to obey the soldiers' control.
As long as the word warlock came out, it didn't matter. That's what the word warlock meant on the continent.
As people grumbled and lined up, the priest put his hand on his head. After a white glow emanated from his hand, he nodded, and the soldier let him through.
If it's a hassle, then a cumbersome procedure. However, people's dissatisfaction was not as great as expected.
"You can take it here."
“… What is it?"
"There may be problems with food supply for the time being, so it is a supply from the royal family."
Even a small amount of divine power is enough to refresh the body. The accumulated fatigue was relieved and supplies were given, and people seemed to be puzzled but in a good mood.
Before I knew it, my turn was right in front of me.
As long as the amount of magic has increased significantly, it is impossible to pass through the magic core emptying like in the Velib territory.
'Deception.'
He crossed his arms and cast his deception magic with care not to be noticed. What is hidden this time is not the appearance, but the traces of magical power.
Fortunately, no one seemed to notice, and the priest reached out.
After the unpleasant sensations of divine power sweeping through the body. When I calmed down my seizure and opened my eyes, the soldier held the pouch in his hand.
"It's passing."
“… Yes, thank you."
When I opened my pocket slightly and checked the contents, I saw some familiar materials somewhere.
'Did you know?'
-Well, I guessed it.
The materials that the royal family has asked for purchase at the top in the past few days.
The Demon King had already anticipated the current situation while working on the paperwork.
I was instantly excited about not telling him even though I knew about it, but the first thing to do was to return to the inn without being noticed right away.
'Let's go back and see you. … Oh.'
As I was walking at a speed so as not to look impatient, a thought suddenly came to my mind and turned in the direction of the top of the black moon.
No matter how much Simone is a race that parasitizes the human mind, its essence is a demon. It doesn't have any special combat ability, so if it is caught by a priest, it will be difficult to be unharmed.
“….”
Just in time, I saw a soldier shaking his head and coming out.
- Move fast.
Just before making eye contact with the soldier, he turned around at the Demon King's urging.
Did Simone escape safely? Or after he was already captured by soldiers? If his identity is discovered, the connection with the top of the Golden Star will also be revealed.
His mind was complicated, but he soon had no choice but to completely distract Simone.
When I arrived at the inn, I saw dozens of soldiers. Among the busy moving people, the Holy Knights in pure white armor were also seen.
"What's going on over there?"
"I heard that traces of black magic have been found."
"There! Don't gather, scatter!"
Traces of the manifestation of black magic. What came to mind was the soul magic I used this morning.
I don't think the magic I used without much thought would lead to this situation.
In order to understand the details, he transformed his deception magic to hide and eavesdrop on the soldiers' conversations.
"Have you confirmed the identity of the person who stayed here?"
"Yes, we are checking the details with reports from citizens, but it seems that a young man has been staying at the hotel for a few days."
-It's dangerous.
From the top until now, the magic power is almost at the bottom.
I wondered how things were going, but it was dangerous to overhear any further.
Before the magic was released, I quickly left the place.
* * *
"You must be checked to get out of the city. Please follow the procedure!"
"If you leave, it may be difficult for you to come in for a while, so please decide carefully!"
In front of the city gate, soldiers were shouting and controlling the numbers.
One knight watching it. The head of the Holy Knights' face was completely distorted.
"You can't catch him this way. Didn't I tell you? He's the one who even escaped the pursuit of the Holy Knights. As a soldier and an ordinary priest..."
"Why don't you realize it soon?"
The old man sighed and said.
"That kind of statement is just a story about the incompetence of the Holy Knights. I'm afraid who will hear it."
"Incompetent! I'll tell you the truth...!"
"Even if it is true, there are some things that should not be put into your mouth. You don't know that each of us represents the authority of the goddess, do you?"
In a tone that sounded like teaching a child, the Knight Commander looked dumbfounded rather than angry.
"I think the Knight Commander did not have enough time to study his faith as much as he worked physical training."
"What's that...?"
"Why don't you take some time to read the Bible with me while you are in the kingdom?"
Finally came to his senses, the Knight Commander sighed and asked.
"Are you going to joke with me?"
"That's not right. I just want to fulfill my duty as a priest."
"That's ridiculous. I'm going to stop. The Holy Knights don't have time to deal with this kind of prank."
Just as he was about to leave with a frowning face, a paladin rushed over and shouted:
"I found a trace!"
"What?"
The archbishop wiped away his laughter, and the commander asked questioningly.
"Where are you? Did you find him?"
"No, it is not. However, it seems that he has found the accommodation he was tied up in. I found traces of black magic in an inn room. We have identified the identity through the testimonies of the innkeeper and citizens, and we are tracing his whereabouts."
Even though the paladin had traveled a long distance, he replied in a voice that was not disturbed at all.
"My name is Jude. It appears that he has just become an adult, but his exact age is unknown. Many people have seen it periodically going in and out of the top of the golden star, and we are currently searching for the top. However, since most of the employees have already left work..."
"Top of the golden star?"
"Oh, I've heard of it."
When I questioned the unfamiliar name, the archbishop who was listening interjected.
"Originally, I was a small top, but the son of Sangsangju, who went to study abroad, received a huge investment. I remember donating a large amount of money a while ago."
"Hmm... That's really suspicious."
The muttering Knight Commander's eyes lit up coldly. In his mind, he was already convinced that the top of the golden star was the Demon King's masterpiece.
"Rapid growth at the top... As soon as the search began, they even took away the employees. Now that I think about it, it's suspicious."
The archbishop added as if encouraging, and the commander of the knights shouted.
"Eggplant right now. I have to see it with my own eyes."
* * *
As soon as I entered the alley where there was no light, I broke the magic.
I was running so frantically that I couldn't even see where the pouch I received from the soldier had gone.
The amount of magic was so low that his anger towards the demon king preceded the sense of crisis that he would almost get caught if he made a mistake.
"What the hell are you thinking?"
-What do you mean?
"Don't be fooled, you said you expected everything that was going to happen now. What are you trying to gain from this?"
However, the Demon King only smiled calmly.
-Why are you so angry? Calm down. You have lost anything, have you?
"That's what I'm talking about now...!"
I was angry and my head was cold at the same time. The Demon King's words were not completely wrong.
The only loss I saw from this incident was that I couldn't use the inn room I was using.
“….”
Based on the information about me, it was clear that the soldiers would soon reach the top of the Golden Star. However, he only infiltrated for a while to obtain the Eternal Ice, and it doesn't matter what happens to the top.
“….”
But I couldn't help but be angry.
Above all, he couldn't stand the fact that he was just being used by the Demon King's plan without knowing English.
-Well, yes. I'll let you apologize for this incident.
"What?"
Unexpectedly, the Demon King obediently admitted my mistake to the point of embarrassment.
-It means that I apologize for not telling you and making a plan. The reason was sufficient, but the consideration was lacking.
"What is that...?"
-Like the first one, it was an attempt to deliberately control the trial.
The accident did not follow the unexpected remark.
-There are a total of six materials for the lost holy sword. Coincidentally, it's the same number of trials until you can handle the Holy Sword. Replacing the ordeal with the process of retrieving them, and using the completed Holy Sword immediately afterwards to make them reborn as perfect heroes. Isn't that a pretty good plan?
If that was really possible, it was clear that it was a good plan, as he said.
Passing through trials and gathering materials for the Holy Sword were definitely things that had to be done. Putting them together was like cutting the work in half.
However, the Demon King added as if he was sorry.
-Seeing that the consciousness did not respond, it failed beautifully. After all, nothing is easy with only the soul left.
Whether it was because he had consumed a lot of mana for the first time in a long time, or because of the stress of the demon king's words. I had a headache and put my head on it.
"What do you want to do in the future?"
-Let's go get back the ice of eternity. Oh, it's better not to think about going to the top. There must already be a lot of church bastards.
"Then?"
The Demon King replied as if he were talking about something obvious.
-We need to find another channel. Since there was such a huge brazier, of course there would be ventilation holes... Wasn't there another entrance for the upper stock to come and go?
The demon king said that and led the way. No matter how underground it was, it seemed that it was not difficult for the devil to guess the direction.
How long did he walk?
As he easily avoided the soldiers' gaze to the point where he thought it was strange, he stopped and said at the discomfort that kept coming to mind.
"Not all, right?"
-What do you mean suddenly?
"I said it earlier, it means that I didn't say all the reasons."
It wasn't just a matter of intuition. Even if the Demon King's words are true, they alone cannot understand what he said to Simone before.
I also feel that I didn't check the location of other passages in advance. No matter how much the Demon King was, there must be a big difference between finding the way by guess and revisiting the path he had taken once.
There must be other plans besides what you told me. The devil's plan could not have been so poor.
-Well, whoops.
The demon king neither affirmed nor denied. But thanks to that, I felt like my head was clear.
"I've decided."
I will no longer be swayed by the Demon King. No, beyond that...
"I'm going to get rid of the Demon King."
I quietly swallowed the words that came up to my chin.
The demon king just smiled quietly.
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