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Episode 147. The Messenger
‘hmm.’
Galahad let out a low, sullen sigh.
The fresh scent of grass filled my nose. I reached for the cigarette as if it were my habit.
‘There isn’t any.’
It was full of grass and lush trees. All the trees were tall enough to reach the sky, and the grass grew up to the level of one’s arm.
Thump! Thump! A faint heartbeat calmed Galahad’s mind.
‘Have you regained your strength?’
Galahad usually unconsciously looked for tobacco. To think that he couldn’t even make tobacco like that-.
‘That’s amazing.’
Perhaps it was because the distance had shortened. Galahad was seriously amazed by the truly overwhelming mental interference.
At that moment, a fragrant wind blew. The grass flattened. The trees turned sideways as if making a path.
The four-legged demon walked out slowly. With each step, flowers bloomed, and the fragrance of flowers filled the air.
It was a bizarre figure with four long, womanly legs, but strangely enough, it did not feel horrible. Rather, it felt divine.
‘Because she’s a fairy and a saint.’
The four-legged demon stood in an appropriate place and looked down at Galahad.
“What a loud entrance.”
Galahad clicked his tongue lightly. He looked for the tobacco, but it wasn’t there. He snapped his fingers.
“Are you going to demand that I return the relic? I’m sorry, but the relic has already been left with Adrianna. Go to Adrianna.”
Just in case, I left the relic with Adrianna. Even if it was a four-legged demon, it wouldn’t be able to influence Adrianna.
“As I said before, the Emperor is not like the James next door. I should make this level of investment in good conscience.”
The four-legged demon’s transparent eyes stared at Galahad.
[You are crazy.]
Soon the four-legged demon nodded. Then the bushes and trees shook up and down at the same time.
“A splendid agreement.”
[Kill the Emperor.]
The voice of the four-legged demon filled my head.
“I know. That’s what I was planning to do-.”
Galahad scratched his chin.
The more I got to know the emperor, the more ambiguous he became. He was a wise hero. Should I kill such an emperor?
More than anything-.
‘Why is there no story about the emperor in the leather notebook?’
The emperor was not among the important people written down in the leather notebook.
The answer was provided by the four-legged demon.
[It is the law of rust that solid railroads rust over time.]
The four-legged demon spoke absentmindedly. In an instant, the bushes and trees shook violently.
The Emperor took upon himself the full weight of the curses the Death Squad had inflicted upon them, and headed to a place that was not the Demon Realm.
How many years have passed since the Jema War? Even the greatest heroes could easily fall.
“Is the Emperor going to fall on his own?”
The four-legged demon did not answer. Galahad snapped his fingers.
If the Emperor had collapsed on his own in the depths of the imperial palace, it was understandable that it was not recorded in the leather notebook.
The important thing is-.
‘Can you believe the words of a four-legged demon?’
Galahad looked up at the four-legged demon.
The high-ranking demons have only one emotion left. The rulers have only possessiveness, and the pioneers have only loyalty to the emperor.
What was left for the four-legged demon who was a saint?
“What do you have left?”
[It’s a secret.]
The bushes swayed violently, as if imitating laughter.
“This is boring. Oh, let me ask you a favor.”
[ask?]
The bushes stopped abruptly. Galahad nodded lightly.
“Ah, I heard that the former captain of the 1st Battalion went missing in the Demonic Realm. Please find him.”
Instead of answering, the grass covered Galahad. The sharp blade of grass entered his mouth through his mouth. A terrible pain stabbed inside.
Still, his mouth moved.
“A deal is a give and take. I’m trying my best to accommodate your request.”
The sharp blade of grass filled his mouth. He felt pain as if his esophagus was being torn, but Galahad’s mouth did not stop moving.
“If I go around the Demon Realm looking for it, time will just slow down. It’s division of labor. Division of labor.”
Instead of answering, the bushes moved roughly.
To him-.
“This must be the kind of mutual aid.”
Galahad raised the corners of his mouth.
[You are crazy.]
The bushes stopped with a snap. Galahad emptied his stomach. Sharp grass, flesh, and blood poured out like a cutter knife.
It was quite painful, but it was an illusion anyway. Galahad smiled, flipping his tangled hair.
[You are crazy.]
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“Okay, I guess there’s no need to explain. Just contact me when you find it.”
Galahad searched inside. There he found a cigarette. The four-legged demon stopped. He put the cigarette in his mouth, enjoying the four-legged demon’s reaction.
The four-legged demon approached with a stride. It looked down at Galahad right in front of it. It soon bent its legs.
and-.
He stuck his finger into Galahad’s heart.
Thump!!
[It’s an investment.]
I screamed in agony as my egg was ripped apart. For a moment, I felt as if my heart was growing bigger.
at that time-.
The bushes that covered the surrounding area were slowly broken apart.
[Kill the Emperor.]
What can be seen beyond the broken world?
“Are you okay?”
They were blue eyes without a single speck of dust.
Adrianna was looking up.
Galahad touched his forehead. It felt slightly cold.
“Something seemed strange, so I touched my head as you said.”
“Well done, thank you.”
Adrianna added hurriedly. Galahad nodded slightly and checked his heart.
My heart, which was throbbing as it absorbed life force-.
‘It’s gotten harder.’
This time, it was exactly what Galahad needed.
‘Four-legged demon-.’
Galahad’s eyes deepened. The four-legged demon’s purpose was clear: the death of the emperor.
The four-legged demon gave Galahad a reason to kill the emperor.
‘The emperor will fall by himself.’
However, that was not the reason for the four-legged demons.
‘I guess I’ll have to find out more.’
There was already a means to find out.
“When I get back, I should go hunting with His Highness the Grand Duke.”
Galahad muttered lightly. Then, Adrianna opened her mouth with a serious expression.
“Can you reduce the magic level?”
“It is possible.”
Adrianna’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
“However, reducing a demonic realm that has just grown is a different matter from reducing a demonic realm that has been there for a long time. In addition, the concentration of mana increases as you go inward, so the time it takes to enter increases exponentially. It’s impossible even if you dry up the seeds of the pointed hawk.”
Adrianna’s eyebrows lowered. Galahad clicked his tongue lightly.
“But you can do it.”
“Am I the one talking?”
“Yes, because you burn mana.”
“······But the area I’m reducing is too small.”
“It might be impossible now.”
Adrianna’s eyebrows lowered further.
“Mana is fuel to you. Should fire be afraid of fuel? One day, it could burn down the entire Demon Realm.”
Galahad said with a raised lip. Adrianna’s eyebrows wavered slightly.
“Are you talking about the entire Demon Realm?”
“What could possibly go wrong? Even the Demon Realm is just a lump of mana.”
“Mana is fuel-.”
Adrianna muttered softly, then nodded firmly.
“Oh, I asked the former captain separately.”
“Did you remember?”
“Of course. My memory is excellent.”
“······Thank you. But where did you ask for it?”
“I asked the four-legged demon.”
“Are you talking to the demons?!”
Galahad nodded lightly. Adrianna’s eyes shook greatly. Adrianna, who was quivering her lips, nodded.
“First of all, thank you. However, dealing with the Demons – I am concerned.”
“Don’t worry.”
“I know Captain Galahad is capable, but you still have to be careful.”
Adrianna strode toward me. Her eyes were very straight.
“Okay.”
Adrianna only retreated after Galahad nodded.
Galahad walked forward with a cigarette in his mouth. Adrianna hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth.
“Oh, about that hunt. Can I go with you?”
Galahad’s fingers stopped at Adrianna’s cautious question.
Taking Adrianna to hunt with the Archduke-.
“······Do you dislike it?”
Adrianna asked cautiously.
“No way. Anywhere is fine as long as I’m with you.”
Galahad smiled broadly and snapped his fingers.
OK-.
“Eeeeeeeeek!”
A loud roar was heard, and a spiky bird appeared.
Since it was a low-level monster that was forcibly brought up, its appearance was somewhat strange. It was a large, sturdy, pointed creature.
Compared to a perfect top-tier monster, it was considerably lacking.
“Ha… Let me ride it just once! Just once! Just a little bit!”
Gilbutton tried to put the reins in the pointed end of the horse’s mouth.
“I hate pointy ears! They make me fall off!”
“Gilbutton! This is a monster! A monster!”
Gwen and Tom were desperately trying to stop Gilbert. Gilbert, who did not give up, was eventually pinned to the ground.
Damian looked at Galahad urgently.
“Where are you going to use that?”
Adrianna asked cautiously.
“Shouldn’t I have a messenger too?”
“Ah, messenger-.”
Adrianna nodded vigorously.
“I’ll give you the items. There are many items related to messengers. The problem is the messenger necklace. If you stack several of them, you should be able to use them sufficiently.”
Adrianna’s eyes rarely sparkled.
‘The Archduke is a monster, and Adrianna is a messenger.’
“She is the daughter of the Archduke. Galahad nodded lightly.
“I’m back!”
Adrianna shouted coolly.
****
“You’re amazing for finding the hidden demons.”
Robert, the immediate subordinate, admired it earnestly.
“Mana flows from places of low concentration to places of high concentration. Water mixed with mana is bound to disappear to the demons.”
“······That’s amazing.”
“I am Galahad’s only competitor, the First.”
“Captain Galahad’s rival-.”
Pumpkin placed his hand on First’s forehead as he nodded with a serious face.
The First went around the knights and said several times, ‘Galahad’s only rival is the First.’
First approached Pumpkin with a refreshed face.
“How many did you catch in total?”
“Whew. There are two.”
“What a shame we lost.”
Pumpkin rolled his eyes at the bright smile on First’s face.
The first thing First found was one.
The First continued to stir up trouble in the 1st Battalion after hearing that Galahad had found three. Eventually, he found one more.
Well, there were only two.
“Galahad, you lost this time, but next time it will be different.”
“I don’t regret it at all.”
“Pumpkin, don’t be jealous.”
at that time-.
Ding ding ding! The bell rang loudly. First’s eyes rolled around.
“I see you’re back.”
First moved quickly. Pumpkin followed in a hurry.
The area around the castle gate was filled with soldiers.
Puuuuuuu-.
The gate opened slowly with the sound of a horn.
Thick fog rose between the gates. The fog looked just like a ghost’s hand. Pumpkin swallowed hard.
At that moment, the fog spread out. The thick fog was like a carpet. It was like something used in a noble’s banquet hall.
Galahad appeared, stepping through the thick fog.
In the still darkness, with each step he took, fog rolled around his ankles and spread in thick clumps.
As the cigarette in my mouth lit up the surroundings, an indescribable presence spread.
Everyone’s mouths dropped open.
Cool-.
“Damn, that’s cool!”
Pumpkin’s face turned hot instead at the loud shouting of First.
I’m sure everyone is thinking similar things, but to say that out loud-.
Adrianna and the knights followed.
They were all in a state of disarray, as if they had been in a war. Their armor was broken and covered in blood. The soldiers were in an uproar.
At that moment, something large appeared between the gates.
‘It’s a monster.’
It was a six-winged monster. It was a strangely stupid-looking monster, but its aura was fierce. Pumpkin unconsciously grabbed the handle of his sword.
“Galahad! It’s dangerous!”
First kicked the ground. Pumpkin followed behind, biting his lip.
The soldiers around the castle gate were terrified by the monster’s appearance and drew their swords. They quickly surrounded the monster.
“Okay.”
Adrianna raised her hand. The soldiers stopped dead in their tracks. Confusion appeared on their faces.
At that moment, Galahad lightly raised his hand. The monster stopped with a snap.
“This is my messenger.”
Galahad explained calmly.
‘That monster is a messenger? Do they use monsters as messengers in the North?’
Pumpkin looked around hurriedly.
Everyone’s mouths were wide open. There was shock. It didn’t seem like a common occurrence here either.
“ah······.”
First sighed softly. First’s complexion was not good. His eyes wavered.
“How can I defeat that messenger?”
First muttered in vain. Pumpkin squinted at the dark expression.
“Is it necessary to even defeat the messenger?”
“It’s cool.”
Pumpkin muttered a curse at the plain answer. First’s back bent as if he was joking. He was getting irritated for no reason.
“Just go inside and grab one. Why are you feeling discouraged? Don’t answer.”
“······Pumpkin!”
First’s eyes shook. Pumpkin felt a surge of irritation, but tried to hold it in.
“No, there’s no need for a demon messenger. In a match, selection and focus are necessary.”
“······Selection and concentration?”
“Yeah, it’s like giving up the weak part and taking the strong part. So-.”
First’s eyes turned to Pumpkin. His pupils rolled. It was a sign that there was a hole in his head.
‘You’re talking about marriage again.’
Pumpkin pressed his temples.
However, Pumpkin underestimated First.
“I’m having a baby. For a sure victory-.”
First snapped his fingers seriously.
“Nine should be enough.”
Pumpkin’s trapezius muscle rolled over.
****
‘You’re going hunting-.’
The Duke’s staff member, Theodore, muttered quietly.
The Archduke prepared to go hunting with Galahad, but trouble arose when Galahad suddenly disappeared.
Then, the Grand Duke set out to hunt naturally, as if he had originally planned to go alone.
Everyone knew that fact, but no one dared to say it, because the moment they did, their heads would be pulled out.
At that moment, the door opened heavily. Heavy footsteps echoed through the room.
Theodore hastily lowered his head.
Behind the Grand Duke, a long line of monster corpses formed. It was evidence of hunting. There were more of them than usual.
“It was a fun hunt.”
The Archduke spoke softly.
It was hard to hold back laughter at the sudden remark. The corners of Theodore’s mouth fell open.
‘······Die!’
The Archduke’s gaze turned to Theodore. Theodore coughed desperately at the extreme coldness. He somehow managed to hide his laughter.
“sorry!”
A cold sweat ran down my back.
At that moment, the window behind shook. A huge white falcon flew in. It was Adrianna’s falcon. The Archduke’s gaze turned.
‘I survived!’
He hurriedly untied the letter tied to the falcon’s leg. Theodore read the letter hastily.
The content is-.
“We found and dealt with a high-ranking demon who was expanding the magic circle inside the magic circle. The magic circle that had already been expanded was narrowed again by Captain Galahad and Captain Adrianna!”
My voice grew louder on its own. I had no choice.
You prevented the Demon Realm from expanding! That was a huge achievement!
Captain Galahad! The staff was in an uproar.
“and······.”
Theodore’s mouth stopped open at the next part of the letter.
Why of all things-.
“and.”
The Archduke urged coldly. Theodore swallowed hard and squeezed his eyes shut.
“Captain Galahad has requested to hunt with His Highness the Grand Duke together with Captain Adrianna!”
If it were normal, there wouldn’t be a problem. However, now······.
The Archduke’s eyes were distorted.
“No hunting for the time being.”
The Archduke said calmly.
At that moment, a strong wind blew through the window.
Ding ding ding ding!!! The bell rang fiercely. It was the bell signaling an attack.
‘attack?’
Theodore turned his head and his eyes widened.
There was a huge monster outside the window. Theodore couldn’t stand it anymore and screamed.
Suddenly, the Archduke was right next to him. The Archduke’s hand caught the monster. The monster was caught by the Archduke like a bird.
‘A flying monster?’
The monsters were usually only on the ground, because the area was low lying.
But why do flying monsters appear here?
“hmm-.”
The Grand Duke let out a low, muffled sigh. There was something on the chest of the monster the Grand Duke had caught.
‘Messenger necklace?’
It was a necklace for tying letters to falcons used as messengers.
‘······That monster is a messenger?’
What kind of crazy person uses a demon as a messenger?
The face of the Archduke holding the messenger necklace became subtle. He soon looked the monster up and down.
The Archduke’s eyes looking at the monster were gentle. Theodore, who had served the Archduke for a long time, could tell.
The Grand Duke, who had been watching the monster for a long time, opened his mouth.
“Well, I guess I have no choice but to put the ball down this time. Get ready to hunt.”
I clearly said earlier that there would be no more hunting.
“Oh, this ball is too big!”
“The number of demons almost increased! This could have been a huge problem! As expected from Captain Galahad!”
“You have to pass the ball! As expected, you are the Archduke!”
The staff chattered quickly.
The Archduke coughed softly.
Fantasy, Fusion,