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34. The Magic Mirror
‘Hmm, it’s quiet now.’
Galahad muttered softly to the now silent Egg of Pain.
The Egg of Pain became quiet as it tried its best but failed to hit Adrianna.
He had intended to kill the bastard once, but when he became too quiet, Galahad began to worry for no reason.
The Egg of Pain, which purified the blood of the Demon Tribe, was Galahad’s great power. It would not be good for him to feel helpless and give up like this.
‘This time, she’s at her best. If you increase the concentration of mana and wait for her to let her guard down, you never know. Don’t give up.’
The Egg of Pain was still silent.
‘I said we can do it. Of course it will be difficult, but if we work together, it is not impossible.’
Galahad encouraged the Egg of Pain. It was a remnant of the Jema War, and yet it became so dispirited after a single failure. It was absurd.
‘We have the blood of the Demons. We can go further. It is too early to give up.’
The egg of pain fluttered slightly at the continued encouragement.
Galahad put the water bottle to his mouth. The egg of pain took a sip of blood.
And then the small vibration seemed to ask, “Can you really defeat that monster?”
‘Nothing is impossible in this world. If we join forces-. But you have to trust me more. If we cause trouble like this and fail, it will only make her more wary. It will be a huge disaster. What a wizard needs most is cool-headedness.’
Galahad emphasized the word ‘faith’ several times. The Egg of Pain vibrated a little louder.
His spirits seemed to be rising again. Galahad drank the water bottle in one gulp. The Egg of Pain drew blood more vigorously than before.
‘We can do it. I will trust you, and you will trust me.’
The Egg of Pain responded by spurting out a long stream of mana. It was thicker and more plentiful than before.
but-.
‘I saw there were more sheep earlier. Are you still up to something else?’
The Egg of Pain vibrated violently. It seemed to protest. When Galahad did not respond, more mana came out.
The egg of pain trembled slightly. It seemed to be scolding him, asking if he had to take it this far.
‘It’s called trust. Aren’t we literally one body now?’
The egg of pain stopped. It was quiet for a moment, then nodded slightly.
Galahad raised the corners of his mouth at the successful persuasion.
At that moment, Adrianna, who had finished cleaning up, approached.
“Using me as a medium to wipe out the demons and the beasts—that was a great tactic.”
Adrianna’s eyebrows were lowered ever so slightly.
“It was a possible tactic because I trusted you.”
“Don’t worry, you can pour as much as you want.”
The pain in Adrianna’s ears quietened without a single scar.
Galahad consoled the Egg of Pain inwardly. You can do it. The Egg of Pain vibrated vigorously. It was a guy who secretly needed a lot of work.
“Oh, I need to refill my water bottle.”
“Have you already used up all your stuff? Let me help you.”
“It would be easier to take it on your wrist than on your neck.”
“Oh, I see. Thank you.”
“It was nothing.”
“This really feels like a date.”
“It’s not a date.”
Because there were so many demons, even after filling up all the water bottles I had, there was still blood left.
“Why are you doing that?”
“We’re running low on water.”
“Oh, can I borrow your water bottle?”
Adrianna took something out. It was a fancy-looking water bottle. There was an unidentifiable picture engraved on the front.
I looked at him closely, but it was difficult to identify him.
“It’s a cat.”
“You have eight legs?”
“There are two.”
After listening to the explanation and looking closely, I noticed that the cat’s shape was very subtle.
“I don’t know who you are, but you’re really good.”
“······.”
Adrianna’s eyebrows lowered slightly.
“Are you the one who carved it?”
“······I did it when I was young.”
“Aha, I see.”
Galahad shook the flask slightly. There was milk inside. It was a pity to throw it away, so he drank it and received the blood.
Before I knew it, Adrianna was giving orders from afar.
“Why do you keep drinking the blood of the demons?”
“You should try it too. It’s good for your health.”
“Is it real?”
Galahad handed her a water bottle. She drank it by putting it to her lips. Galahad frowned at her lack of manners.
“Ewww! This tastes so bad!”
“Things that are good for you don’t taste good. If they taste good but were good for you, they would have disappeared a long time ago.”
“······Oh, isn’t that Lady Adrianna’s water bottle? That water bottle isn’t that old.”
Adriana’s statement that she had been engraved as a child seemed to be false.
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‘I guess you don’t have any other talents.’
Galahad muttered softly and filled his water bottle.
“We will help you too.”
Other knights approached, each holding a water bottle in his hand.
“Oh, thank you. If you press this side, the blood will flow well, so please take good care of it.”
The knights nodded with subtle expressions.
There were sounds of retching here and there.
“You have a weak stomach.”
Galahad clicked his tongue slightly.
Gilbutton, who tried again, threw up everything he had eaten.
****
Perhaps because it had been defeated by Adrianna, the Egg of Pain did not rebel even though it had stored more blood than before.
Every time I saw Adriana, my heart would start pounding harder.
Thanks to this, I was able to store mana that was much more pure, even though the concentration was similar.
Galahad’s magic casting speed, which was already fast, has become a little faster.
‘This is Nodajigun.’
Galahad was truly amazed by the realm of the demons.
How much longer did we walk like that?
The smoke that had been lightly pushed by Galahad’s magic resisted.
A little distance away, the smoke was thick. Like a wall of smoke.
From here on out, it seemed like a line had been drawn between different areas.
“What is this place?”
“This is the realm of the demons, the Demon Realm. From here, higher-level demons also appear. From the higher levels, they form groups.”
Adrianna answered. Her eyes were still indifferent, but there was a strange sense of excitement.
“stock?”
“The demons do not usually move together. At most, they are ten. However, a high-level demon uses the demons below him as his subordinates. He is called a group.”
It seemed that from the upper levels onwards, they formed groups.
“The demons that form a group are called superiors.”
“Is that latitude?”
“Yes, the demons that have a higher rank are called high-ranking demons. Even among high-ranking demons, the strength varies greatly, but they are not divided into ranks.”
Galahad recalled Adrianna’s explanation. So the demons are each a form of a divination organization, and the larger the organization becomes as the level increases.
“Then is there a king?”
Galahad casually asked the question he was most curious about.
Adrianna’s eyebrows hardened. It was a momentary, tiny movement, but Galahad did not miss it.
“There is no king. The high-ranking demons are at odds with each other.”
“Right.”
A brief silence fell.
“The Demon Realm is a place where you normally need twenty direct subordinates to enter. However, since Captain Galahad is here, I think it will be enough.”
Adrianna said, staring at Galahad.
“No, we don’t have enough people. Remember that.”
The objection came from Gilverton. Gilverton contradicting Adrianna’s words. Galahad looked at Gilverton with new eyes.
“That thing?”
“There was a time when Lady Adrianna was isolated after forcibly entering the Demon Realm.”
Gilbert answered, his eyes crinkled.
“Rather, it is safer now than at any other time. The biggest threat is the smoke that obscures the view, but Captain Galahad will remove it. There are no high-level or high-ranking demons at the entrance to the Demon Realm. We will just go in to the entrance and check how capable Captain Galahad is.”
It was a valid argument, but Adrianna’s voice was unusually high.
‘You were excited.’
The other knights nodded to him.
“It’s true that no higher level demons appear at the entrance to the Demon Realm.”
Gilbert took a step back. Adrianna didn’t seem to be being unreasonable.
“It is true that it is dangerous. I am not forcing you to do it.”
Adrianna’s gaze turned to Galahad again. There was a strange longing in his eyes.
Considering that up until now he had only been moving his eyebrows up and down, he was clearly quite excited.
Galahad waved his finger. The wind beat against the wall of smoke, but it held its ground. It was heavier than the smoke that had been there before.
Only when I compressed and sprayed the mana did the smoke disappear.
‘It won’t be easy.’
Looking at the wall made of smoke gave me a strange feeling. It wasn’t dangerous-.
‘Somehow it feels like I’ve come home.’
Galahad swallowed a gruff mutter.
He tried to suppress it and slowly calculated the situation.
‘The smoke is heavy, but not so heavy that it can’t be pushed away. There’s no need to rush.’
There was no need to rush even in a magic world.
Galahad had already demonstrated his ability. Adrianna seemed to acknowledge it. Now, Galahad could follow the Demons to their realm whenever he wanted.
but-.
‘The demons also set traps. It’s safer to go in right away than to go back and come back again.’
The Demons were not the type of people who would just take it easy. There was no way to know what kind of defenses they would have put in place the next time they came in.
And the condition here was good. There were no injuries.
Galahad was better than before he came in.
Going back wouldn’t give me any more information about the Demon Realm.
The enemies are unprepared, and this side is in good shape.
Considering him, now was the best time.
It’s a bit disappointing that only the beginner level ones don’t appear.
“I think I’d better go in.”
Galahad nodded.
“thank you.”
“What is gratitude between us?”
“What is our relationship?”
“Aren’t you supposed to be getting married? You’re so mischievous.”
“······no.”
Unlike before, Adrianna’s answer was short. Her gaze was already fixed on the magic mirror.
“The Magical Realm is dangerous. Even a skilled knight can disappear in a moment’s notice. You must not pass the entrance.”
The long button was pressed right to the side.
“A man who falls is disgusting.”
“Would I do this because I like it?”
“Can’t you see it all anyway?”
“You never know, right?”
At that moment, Adrianna looked back.
“You have to be careful.”
“What’s there to worry about when you’re here?”
Adrianna nodded, her face slightly surprised.
“I will go in.”
Tension appeared on Adrianna’s previously expressionless face. The other knights breathed heavily.
‘The concentration has become thicker.’
Galahad muttered softly.
With every breath, the egg of pain throbbed. The egg of pain expressed joy.
This is the extent of Manarani-.
It couldn’t even be compared to the outside. Mana was overflowing everywhere.
The corners of my mouth went up in an inexplicable joy. I felt a warmth as if I had entered my mother’s womb.
Galahad released his hand, pushing away the stiffness. The wind blew through his fingers. Soon, the smoke that had filled the surroundings slowly disappeared behind him.
“The smoke is heavy, this is the best we can do.”
A distance of about seven paces was Galahad’s best chance.
“This is enough. You are amazing.”
Adrianna said, adjusting her sword. The gazes of the knights around her deepened. There was something burdensome about their eyes.
“Captain Galahad’s safety is my top priority. If any demons appear, I will deal with them, so do not leave Galahad’s side.”
Adrianna gave the order in a firm voice.
The knights nodded. The knights who took a step closer felt quite uncomfortable.
“Did something happen in the Demon Realm?”
Gilverton turned his head slightly at Galahad’s question.
Adrianna was walking slightly ahead, her gaze focused on the front line.
“The former 1st Battalion Captain went missing in the Demon Realm. I heard that he was someone Lady Adrianna looked up to like a parent.”
“Isn’t he already dead?”
“I’m sure they’ll find the body.”
“There are some pretty emotional parts.”
“Anyway, even the entrance to the Demon Realm is dangerous.”
Gilbert’s face was tense. Sweat dripped down his greasy hair without warning.
“There is no place without danger.”
Galahad laughed heartily.
“Then let’s check your abilities-.”
At that moment, a strangely familiar feeling crossed my mind.
‘This-.’
My eyes just closed.
****
‘You shouldn’t get excited. Just a little bit. Just a little bit-.’
Adrianna muttered and shook her sword.
Although excitement was running high, Adriana desperately tried to keep her composure.
It wasn’t that I entered the magic realm simply because I was excited.
The biggest reason was Galahad. Thanks to him, she was able to secure her sight. As long as she had her sight secured, Adrianna would not be defeated by the demons.
The entrance to the Demon Realm wasn’t that threatening.
So, at the entrance to the Demon Realm, I only planned to check whether Galahad’s ability would work in the Demon Realm.
Adrianna, who had been focusing only on the front, suddenly felt something strange.
“Yes? Why are you curious about my taste in women? Will you introduce me to them?”
“Oh, my name is Robert!”
The conversation that followed was chaotic. The knights continued to answer. Adriana turned her head to him and froze.
Where Galahad should have been, a red-eyed demon was laughing.
The surrounding knights were talking about the demon as if he were Galahad.
The demon’s head suddenly turned around.
The corners of the mouth of the demon who met Adrianna’s eyes rose.
A demon who only smiles with his mouth and not his eyes.
“I got caught.”
He grabbed his own neck and pulled it out.
Thud-.
The spinal cord dangled. The red blood poured out and soaked the gilbutton right next to it.
Until that moment, the corners of the demon’s mouth were still raised.
Adrianna’s sword lost its target and stopped as the demon pulled out its own neck.
“ah-.”
Adrianna’s voice cracked.
The familiar cigarette was rolling on the floor.
Galahad was nowhere to be found.
****
“hmm.”
Galahad looked around and sighed softly.
When I closed my eyes and opened them, I was in a banquet hall of a noble family that seemed to have been neglected for a hundred years. There was dust everywhere and the objects were old and even crumbling.
Galahad was surprised that there was such a place in the Magic Realm.
Doesn’t this look like a human trace?
at that time-.
“Nice to meet you.”
Suddenly a woman appeared in front of me. No, maybe she was there all along.
‘Mental health. This is-.’
Galahad moved his mana in a hurry. He naturally put the mana into his head as if he was pushing back his bangs.
“Ah, the power has already been erased.”
The woman spoke politely. Galahad did not believe it and turned his mana once. Just as the woman said, there was no trace.
As I was writing the mental world, I felt like it was stronger than any demon I’d ever seen before.
“Yeah, are you that person?”
“So you met Amanda. Oh, that’s not her. She can’t come out here. Oh my-.”
The woman covered her mouth as if she had made a mistake. Galahad winced at the abominable gesture.
‘I can’t come out here-.’
Is it a lie? Is it true? Galahad’s head became complicated.
“Originally, I would just take them with authority, but then they would all be ruined, right? I don’t want them to be ruined.”
The woman shrugged her shoulders. It was an exaggerated gesture. As if she had calculated it.
The woman’s voice was sweet, almost tickling his ears. Galahad nodded and slipped his fingers into his pockets.
“Hey, don’t do anything weird?”
“Isn’t that possible?”
Galahad shook the cigarette slightly. The woman nodded.
When I put the cigarette in my mouth and lit it, a deep lemon scent wafted out.
The demons did not kill Galahad but left him to sit down. Galahad expected the woman to suggest something.
It would be something that requires a sound mind. They knew Galahad from the Information Bureau, so it was possible that he was involved.
“I’m Marley. I didn’t mean to bring you here, but that crazy bitch was there. I had no choice.”
“You’re crazy.”
It was clear that he was referring to Adrianna. Crazy bitch -. It was a nickname that didn’t suit Adrianna at all.
“Anyway! You’re Galahad from the Information Agency, right? Your agent name is-.”
“That’s it. Sorry, but that’s a discarded name.”
Knowing the agent’s name meant that there was someone deep inside the intelligence agency. Either a demon or a traitor. It was the moment when the assumption became certain.
Galahad’s eyes sank.
“Anyway, I’m going to make a suggestion. Don’t get angry and listen to me until the end. Humans get angry easily.”
The woman said, squinting her eyes. Galahad nodded.
“Let’s get to the point-.”
The woman pursed her lips for a moment, as if choosing her words. Or perhaps she was imitating the human attitude.
“Can you kill the Emperor? Oh, that would be retirement for you. Please retire him.”
Galahad laughed softly at the unexpected suggestion.
“Oh, wait a minute. I’ll explain in detail. First of all, you’re a wizard, right? After all, you’re on our side. No matter how long you’ve worked at the intelligence agency-.”
The demon sighed softly at Galahad, who was spitting out a long puff of smoke with a stern face. This is why humans are-.
Even though he’s a wizard, he still wants to side with humans. What could be more stupid than that?
“I’m telling you in advance, don’t be angry. I might kill you.”
The demon warned seriously.
At that moment, Galahad’s mouth opened.
“Kill the Emperor-.”
The demons prepared their power secretly.
If he got angry, I was going to shut his mouth right away.
however.
“What about the reward?”
The guy continued speaking with the corners of his mouth raised.
The demon tilted his head.
What is that guy saying just now?
“He asked what I could give in return.”
The demon, who had been blinking for a moment, smiled brightly.
“You speak like a demon?”
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