Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 220

Episode 220. Distortion (2)

Leave the system and go west.

It didn't take long to reach our destination, Lake Tarnan.

The lake was beautiful, worthy of being called one of the most scenic spots in the empire.

The blue water was transparent and clear, leaving those present amazed, and the light sparkled more intensely and beautifully as the sun set.

The surrounding area was lined with charming pine and oak trees, and delicate flowers were scattered on the green hills.

It is a perfect place to relax with its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Thanks to this, you can occasionally see people enjoying the scenery here.

However, the reason I came here is not to leave a review of the scenery.

“It’s inside here.”

To find the place where 'Milena' secretly stored her academic knowledge.

The idea is to get a little hint about the 'vessel' there and return Angelica to how she was before.

'The one who made Yulian into a vessel was none other than Milena.'

Whatever the intention, that is the reality.

If we knew the method, we might be able to explain this phenomenon in relation to it.

“Hmm.”

Before going inside, I took in the view of Lake Tarnan.

It's beautiful, but there's something lacking.

I think it would be okay if there was a slight hint of soft pink.

“Are you crazy?”

I almost accidentally called it 'Pink'.

This crazy guy.

***

As I continued to walk through the bushes, I took out the 'Snow Rabbit Ring' that I had received from Oben.

Traces of 'witchcraft'.

As I went towards the direction the trail was pointing, a place that could be called an empty lot appeared.

'This is it.'

A place that you can tell just by looking at it that there's something there. However, you can't tell where anything is.

If there was Manara, I would have found it somehow. But since I emptied all of my 'Mana', that method is also impossible.

'Where is the spell cast?'

As I moved into the empty space, one step at a time, holding the box, a strange energy began to linger.

Gurrrrrrung──!

As I shook my body, I heard a loud noise coming from beneath my feet, telling me to be careful of the 'Angelica' in the scabbard.

'It opens.'

Even though there was no mana, the characteristics were still the same.

"Amazing Intuition" began to warn us of what was happening beneath our feet.

To prepare for the unexpected, we stepped back and the ground began to split apart, revealing stairs.

It's like a staircase that could be called the entrance to a 'dungeon'.

'… … Milena.'

Once again, it was a moment where Yulian realized who her strange senses were coming from.

'Did it really have to be made like this?'

The decorations at the entrance and the complex design, if they had focused on 'efficiency', they wouldn't have given off such a grand feeling.

'It wasn't far from the Kraft villa.'

It's strange to even go all the way here.

'hmm?'

As I went down the stairs with the 'Snow Rabbit Ring' in my hand, the surrounding patterns began to react, glowing with a soft glow.

It seems that the structure is such that when someone with a ‘ring’ enters, the ‘power’ returns.

'It seems like quite some time has passed.'

Although I haven't fully checked it out yet, the atmosphere inside seemed far removed from the current style.

It feels like it was built quite a while ago.

It felt more like something from the past than when 'Milena' and 'Oven' met.

As I go down the stairs, with a little bit of appreciation in my heart, a huge open space comes into view once again.

The only difference is that there is a stone gate over there.

‘… … A guardian.’

A guardian was waiting at the door.

'What were you doing here?'

I came here simply to resolve the issue of 'the bowl' and 'Angelica', but I started to have doubts because it felt so 'serious'.

What they did here and how Milena came to have this place.

'That's something that will be resolved as you go in.'

The problem is the guardian that is right in front of you.

'It's a golem.'

Of course, golems exist in <Ji·Ma·Juk>. Although the entire defensive system that can be built using 'Mana' is referred to as 'golem', what you see before your eyes is a golem anyway.

'That's also a golem for the enemy.'

A golem for use against enemies.

Instead of a 'golem' that moves all the time, when there is an intruder, the mana of that intruder is absorbed and the power source is restored.

'Is the only way to open that stone door is by moving the golem?'

When you go inside, the 'Golem' can notify you even if there is an intruder from outside.

In other words, this golem is a 'wall' that must be broken through for intruders, but is also part of a 'door' for its owner to enter.

'……shit.'

Let's understand the method, I cursed inwardly.

Since I am not an 'intruder' with the 'key', I do not need to fight the golem.

But you can't go beyond the door.

'You need mana.'

In order to open the stone door, the golem must move.

Of course, even without 'Mana', Yurian could open that 'stone door' with his strength. However, if he were to do so, there is no way to know what would happen.

'Still, it would be better to attack head-on.'

You can't solve everything with force, but you can solve 'most' things.

Dalgrak──!

As if my will had been conveyed, 'Angelica', which was contained in the scabbard, shook once more.

'for a moment.'

Looking closely, this is a warning from 'Angelica'.

A warning that someone is approaching.

'Are there people around here?'

There's no way they're just tourists. That's what it is.

'The Chaser.'

It's said that since I left the system, there has been a pursuer following me.

'Tsk.'

I clicked my tongue inwardly. If I had 'Mana', I would have easily figured out that the pursuer was following me.

These are the powerful people who followed me because they knew I was 'Yurien'. Of course, it would have been a tough battle even if I had mana.

'If I go back up the stairs now, there's a good chance I'll run into you… … .'

Is there no place where I can hide?

As I looked around with that thought in mind, a corner of the ground came into view, sunken and covered with branches and vines.

'I guess we can hide there.'

After gathering my thoughts, I immediately pushed through the vines and branches and went inside. Fortunately, there was plenty of space inside, so it seemed like one person could be safely hidden there.

'come.'

As soon as I was able to completely hide my body, I began to sense people coming down the stairs.

***

“This place is……?”

Hemmel, who arrived at Lake Tarnan, continued to pursue Yurian.

What came into his sight was an empty lot with stairs and piles of stones scattered in a messy manner, like the entrance to a dungeon.

“Where did Yurian go?”

For Hemmel, the problem is not the 'place' but the 'person'. The situation is that the pursuit is not easy because Yurian, who he was chasing, suddenly disappears.

When I asked one of the disciples nearby, a man with his face covered with a piece of cloth opened his mouth.

“In front of here, Yurian’s traces disappeared…… bang!”

Phew──!

Hemmel struck his speaking disciple with his cane.

“You’re so incompetent, No. 4. Even if you disappear from the world, I told you to always keep an eye on Yurian’s mana so that I can chase you down.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry……….”

Blood was seeping from the cloth covering the disciple's face, but Hemmel paid no attention and looked around the empty lot.

The first thing that caught Hemmel's eye was the 'Golem'.

'It's witchcraft.'

A type of 'magic' used by northern barbarians. It would have been surprising to see such abilities that were far removed from the so-called 'standard' of the continent, but Hemmel immediately grasped the structure of 'sorcery'.

'If it's an ability that uses mana, then it's ultimately the same.'

After looking around a little longer, Hemmel came to a conclusion.

'The way the Guardian moves is by absorbing the mana of those who approach the door.'

Hemmel, who had noticed this, turned his gaze to the disciples who had followed him.

“Number 3.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Was the water elemental magic I taught you just brainwave interference and cognitive impairment?”

“Yes.”

Hemmel briefly touched his chin at the answer of the disciple called No. 3.

'It's a completely useless ability here.'

After completing his calculations, Hemmel pointed to the stone door in front of him with his cane.

“Go, open that door.”

"……yes?"

"hurry."

Somewhere, No. 3 was showing a fearful expression, but he was frightened by Hemmel's intimidating tone. The man slowly walked with an awkward posture. Soon, as he approached the stone gate, a soft light began to leak out from the surroundings.

“Ugh, euuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”

As Hemmel had expected, when No. 3 approached the stone gate, the 'Golem' began to absorb the intruder's mana.

Kurururururung──!

At the same time, the scattered rock fragments began to come together in one place, forming a human-like shape.

“Can the magic of barbarians keep up with the history of a noble empire?”

Hemmel swings his staff while looking at the 'Golem'. Silvery mercury starts flowing out from the tip of the staff he swings and covers the Golem.

Cheeeeeeek──!

The golem's body shook back and forth with a boiling sound. Hemmel used his magic to take control of the 'golem' and made it open the stone door.

The stone door that had been firmly shut opened with a jarring sound. Then, Hemmel used his magic to separate the Golem's body.

“It’s so crude.”

“Number 3!”

“Are you okay, No. 3!?”

Hemmel frowned as he watched his disciples unwilling to take the lead, even though the path ahead was open.

“It’s just an empty shell with no mana anyway.”

“Ha, but Master, if we leave it like this, I might really die…….”

“Go ahead. I won’t tell you twice.”

After all, if there is no mana, it will be nothing more than a burden. He didn’t add such words, but the disciples reluctantly nodded as if they understood Hemmel’s thoughts.

'If Yurian knew about this secret place, it means he went inside first.'

Unlike them, Yurian would not have been an 'intruder'.

'Half-baked bastard, what are you doing here?'

Hemmel continued to question himself and move forward.

***

Feeling the sound of people moving away, Yurian pushed through the bushes and inwardly clicked his tongue at the sight just now.

Tricolor Hemmel Degrind.

A sixth-tier wizard who controls the element of water is chasing me.

It doesn't seem like he followed me just to have a normal conversation.

‘… … Right, is that the inspiration?’

It will be certain. As a noble council, he is the only one who has a connection with 'Hemmel' and who is gnashing his teeth at me.

'Still, Hemmel may be an eccentric person, but he's probably a man with good sense.'

Besides Ornman, was there anyone else who made an offer that appealed to other tastes?

'This is difficult.'

Rather than thinking about such a backstory now, the issue is how to deal with 'Hemmel' who has gone ahead.

Now that I have no 'Mana', it is impossible to deal with a wizard like 'Hemmel'.

'He even brought his disciples.'

For the character 'Hemmel Degrind', the term 'disciple' is in fact not a 'disciple' relationship like that between Flügel and Meyer.

What does 'disciple' mean to that guy?

'A slave who can be used without any regrets' or.

'Mana replenishment battery', and more.

It's like a 'scroll that can be used without consumption'.

It means that he accompanied such disciples.

'Oh, you came here to kill me.'

Things are starting to get annoying. For now, it would be best to just get out of the way and wait for Hemmel to leave, or at least for his 'Mana' to recover.

'You never know what Hemmel, who went in first, might do.'

If you are a 6th-tier Libra, it is almost certain that you will reach Milena's laboratory.

'shit.'

What do you think?

'huh?'

As time began to pass by and I could no longer stand by, my eyes caught sight of Hemmel's fallen 'disciple'.