My Demons - Chapter 123



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My Villains Episode 123

32. Wizards and Druids (3)

After a long conversation, I accepted Siren Lao’s offer.

From what I heard, Baron Mallory was preoccupied with clearing the road to the north. It felt like a dimensional collision or something would really happen if I didn’t step forward.

And, Akanku Karamek was also on my mind. He must have been one of my sub-characters, but I wasn’t worried because he was doing something stupid.

After listening to the story, it seems like he is a bad villain like the necromancer Luke, but I wanted to deal with him quickly, whether by meeting him and talking to him or killing him.

However, I could not leave Longville right away.

“We just arrived here, so we need time to prepare our order.” “Preparing an order?”

“I need to make a new doll, and Ethan needs to carve some runes.”

To prepare a spell, you make a doll and cut runes? What the hell are you talking about?

Ellen saw my confused expression and opened her mouth.

“Ordinary wizards need a medium when using magic.”

“What is a medium?”

“Well, to put it briefly, general magic is the act of begging the world to bring about change.”

“••••♦•Begging?”

Well, that’s a bit of a harsh word. Is it okay to say this in front of the people involved?

Ellen may or may not have known what I was thinking, but she continued her explanation in a calm manner.

“huh. To manifest magic, it is not enough to pray with words and apply mana, so we also prepare gifts. “The gift is the medium.”

Ethan, a boy wizard sitting on one side of the table, raised his voice with a slightly red face.

“You watch your mouth.”

“Ethan!”

“We are making a deal, not begging.”

Ellen snorted as she watched Ethan ignore Siren’s dissuasion and shoot him.

“Oh yeah? Should I call it a deal? I heard that you always get the same thing, but you also get scammed sometimes? “How about improving your business skills?”

“… … “He seems to be a sorcerer who uses combat magic, but it’s a bit funny to see him go out without any basic skills.” “Ethan, stop.”

“why? “I didn’t say anything wrong.”

Ellen’s expression cracked slightly at Ethan’s words.

“… … There is no root? who?”

“You sorcerers. How can you be a wizard if you can only engrave a few spells into your soul and use them all the time? “How is it different from siege weapons such as catapults or ballistae?”

“Oh yeah?”

Ellen flew into the air, holding a crystal ball in one hand and a wand in the other. Then, powerful magical power poured out and a small gust of wind rose around him.

“Uh, uh—”

“Holy shit, avoid it!”

Tables and chairs were thrown around here and there, and the customers of the tavern were scrambling to take refuge.

“Huh, how can you have that kind of magical power…?” …

The siblings of the Rao family looked astonished at the magic power Ellen was emitting. In particular, Ethan, who seemed to be Ellen’s age, had his mouth wide open as if her jaw would fall out at any moment.

“Bitch, here we go again.”

“Do you think this happens often?”

Utequoi and Atalanta, who had retreated to the wall holding beer mugs, were conversing in a very calm tone.

“right. “It’s as common as a rooster crowing.”

“As expected, I thought so. By the way, don’t I have to stop you?”

“Don’t worry. “There is someone who can stop you.”

“Who is going to stop me?”

Who is it? Who is it? It’s me.

I sighed and woke up.

“How dare a kid who plays with dirt insult me? “I personally take care of you, woo woo!”

When I grabbed Ellen’s lips while she was saying something, she started flapping her arms.

“Ugh, eup!”

“Oh, I can’t really sew this away.”

I dragged Ellen, who was struggling, into a headlock and winked at Siren and Ethan.

“sorry. “He’s not that bad of a guy, but he makes a lot of mistakes when speaking.”

“… … Ah, well. okay.”

“Whoop, whoop!”

“Well, how long does it take to prepare the order?”

Siren, who was looking at Ellen and me with wide eyes, answered a beat late.

“Uh, half a day is enough.”

“It’s half a day. Then, let’s prepare well today and leave early tomorrow morning.”

“Yes, okay, I understand.”

I looked back at Siren’s group who were standing awkwardly and shrugged.

“Do you have anything else to do?”

“Um, no.”

“Atilia, what about you?”

Atalanta, who was leaning against the wall, burst into laughter,

“Can you come here by morning? See you tomorrow.”

He left with a hand greeting and two warriors. After Siren and his party left the tavern, Utequaid also stood up.

“I’m preparing too.”

“Ready for what?”

“Akanku, you are a powerful enemy. “You have to wear combat makeup.”

Then he suddenly left. I dragged Ellen up to her room and spoke to Amias Faggery, who was standing there dumbfounded.

“What are you doing there? “Go prepare for camp and do some training.”

“You came back early yesterday and there are still camping supplies left?”

“It won’t be enough for sixteen people. And, just in case, fill it up for two days.

“okay. “Is that okay?”

“Oh, buy some food, and pick up my pauldrons from the blacksmith shop! “I also pass out a glass of beer to each guest!”

Ignoring Amias, who was moaning, I entered the room, dragging Ellen with me.

As I was leaving the tavern after coaxing Ellen for a while, the guy sitting on my arm was fiddling with a crystal ball with a pouty face on his face.

“Do you like it that much?”

“what.”

“That crystal ball. “You haven’t let go of my hand since a while ago.”

“It’s just an adjustment.”

The crystal ball that Siren gave as a reward was a very useful magic tool.

To briefly explain its function, it is a kind of auxiliary battery that allows a wizard to store his mana and draw it out when needed.

“Do I need to make adjustments or something?”

“If you don’t follow the path, your mana will leak out somewhere else every time you use it.”

“okay?”

“okay. So, don’t talk to me.”

Ellen looked a little upset because I had been nagging her so much. It seems like she doesn’t approve of embarrassing herself in front of people.

But really, I’m the main person too. Ellen’s pouting face as she plays with the crystal ball has never looked so cute.

I want Ellen to always smile, but on the other hand, it would be a shame if I couldn’t see her sulking or crying. Has it become an addiction?

Just as I was thinking about that, we arrived at Master Casswright’s laboratory.

I asked Ellen once again, who was floating around.

“Check that potion carefully. “I wonder if it was really made here.”

“I said I understand.”

Master Casswright welcomed us as usual.

Just as she and Ellen were beginning to have an incomprehensible conversation, I quietly left the laboratory. Then, at a slow pace, I took a walk around the Yeongjugwan area.

Hmm, normally it would be time for Sir Killian to ride around on horseback, but he is nowhere to be seen. When we ran into each other, I pretended it was a coincidence and said hello and tried to ask about the subjugation of Anupad’s army.

Just when I was about to give up and return to the lab, I suddenly found a flower in a corner of the wooden fence.

A pile of stones under a wooden fence and a flower blooming between them. The bare flower stalks and branches, and the bowed purple petals attract attention.

“Is it a pasqueflower?”

No, when I looked closely, it wasn’t a pasqueflower. There was no white down, and the tilt of the head did not look natural.

For no reason, I squatted down in front of that flower. Like about half of the flowers I’ve seen in Middle World so far, it had a very unfamiliar appearance when I opened it closely.

“… … “It looks like azalea.”

When I was 23 or 24, I went to Gunpo with my girlfriend. He was moved by the azaleas that filled the garden. In my vague memories, only the purple color waving in the spring breeze was vivid… … .

“… … Lord Phoenics?”

“Huh!”

When I, who was squatting down, was startled and jumped up like a spring, someone screamed from behind me.

“Ouch!”

“ma’am?”

When I turned around, I saw a young woman with her shoulders slumped and her clenched fists shaking. Skin like jade in tight clothes. It was her Baroness Daionee.

How completely absorbed was I that I didn’t notice an ordinary noblewoman approaching me at a very short distance?

I blamed myself and quickly helped the Baroness.

“I’m sorry, ma’am. “I apologize because I was thinking about something else for a moment.”

“Oh, no. are you okay.”

The Baroness held my arm and took a moment to catch her breath before letting out a slight laugh.

“I’m sorry, I’m usually surprised.”

“I’m sorry. But, so far

“What is this?”

“I happened to see a wonder as I was passing by.”

” ah.”

“What were you doing here, Sir?”

There was curiosity in the dark green eyes. I felt embarrassed for no reason and answered while scratching my eyebrows.

“I was on my way to Master Casswright’s laboratory, and I saw a flower here… …

“… … “Flowers?”

The Baroness turned her head to follow my gaze and smiled softly.

“It’s Latria.”

“Oh, is this flower’s name Latria?”

” yes?”

The Baroness suddenly covered her mouth and burst into laughter.

… … what? Did I look a little stupid?

“Huh, hmm. sorry. “Did you feel bad?” “No, that can’t be.” The Baroness squatted down in front of a flower named Latria.

“I guess someone stepped on it. “Pity.”

“But the branch didn’t break off.”

“If the sun shines brightly, it will raise its head right away.”

The Baroness took a quick look around.

“It might be a little difficult here, right?”

“Well, I’m not sure.”

As I squatted down next to the Baroness, she looked at the flowers in silence and then opened her mouth.

“Can you fix this flower too?”

“… … “You want to fix it?”

“You healed my hand.”

” ah.”

I don’t think it will work. It’s not like flowers are bleeding.

While thinking this to myself, I stretched out my finger and carefully placed it at the base of the flower. Then I tried to raise my spirits.

“……uh?”

“Why are you doing this, sir?”

“Um, no, just for a moment.” Is it an illusion? I thought I just felt something.

I tried to regain my senses by using my energy here and there, but ultimately failed.

“Ugh, that’s not working.”

“is that so.”

“yes. In fact, today is the first time I have tried blood magic on a flower. Oh, was this the first time you did it to your wife?”

Once again, a jingling laugh. Contrary to her sad appearance, the Baroness seems to be a person who smiles a lot.

“Sorry, me again.”

“You have nothing to be sorry for, so why do you keep apologizing?”

“ah. sorry,”

“This time too.”

” oh.”

He seems like a funny person.

As I looked at her with a hearty smile, the Baroness lowered her head and pursed her lips. She seems to be choosing her words.

“I’m growing some flowers in the courtyard of the residence.”

“Oh, was there a flower garden?”

“It’s not even a flower field… … . There are a few Latria flowers. Would you like to take a look?”

“I like it, but. “Well, I don’t think your husband will like it very much.”

” ah.”

The Baroness hesitated for a moment and then continued.

“Well, it’ll be okay for now. “The Baron is out at the gate for a while.”

“Oh, is that so?”

I thought it would be rude to say no to this, so I accepted the baroness’s invitation.

The courtyard of the residence was quite well decorated. The red peonies, pink daisies, and purple latria planted inside the small wooden fence were very harmonious.

however… … . Why is it so quiet around here?

“Now that I think about it, I don’t see any servants.”

The Baroness, who was walking next to me in silence, cleared her throat and answered.

“Well, the Baron dragged me to the gate.”

Since Longville was a small barony, there were few military facilities. At most, a castle or a gateway is the end.

So now, all the mercenaries and conscripts gathered by the lord were camped near the gate.

“Is it to the point where we even have to mobilize servants?”

“I don’t know, but… … . “I’m worried that you may be overdoing this and that.”

“Did you say it was impossible?”

“You’ve been in contact with the Count a lot lately.”

Count? Wait, the name of the earl who rules this region is… … .

“You mean Count Tristan?”

“yes. I think it’s because of the monsters blocking the road… … . “I get nervous every time a letter comes from the Count.”

He said he often exchanges letters with the Count. Come to think of it, the leader of the mercenaries who attacked Atalanta was a former sergeant of Count Tristan.

Hmm, my head is spinning.

“You must be in a lot of pain, ma’am.”

“yes?”

“I don’t know your husband well, but I don’t think he’s the type of person to let off steam alone.”

“ah… …

When the Baroness fell silent, I gently held out my hand.

“Can you give me your hand for a moment?”

“Uh, I am.”

“Even if I can’t fix Latria, I think I can take care of your wife.”

The Baroness hesitated for a moment, then held out her hand to me. I held his trembling hand and slowly brought up his energy.

“Ugh,”

Perhaps because of the tickling, the slender hand tried to move back, but I tightened my grip and closed my eyes.

“Just a moment, just a moment.”

“••••••yes yes.”

As I concentrated, I could feel the blood vessels spreading throughout the Baroness’s body. In addition, faint traces of violence remaining here and there on her body reached my senses.

After finishing as much treatment as I could, I opened my eyes and found the Baroness restless.

I saw a person.

Perhaps because of the blood, not only the face but also the ears and nape of the neck are stained red. Because of the transparent skin, the change looks especially noticeable.

At that time, a murmur was heard outside the residence.

As I was quietly listening, the Baroness, who heard me late, was startled and grabbed my hand.

“It’s Baron. Come this way.”

Suddenly, I was led by the Baroness’s hand and hid in a corner of the courtyard. A small space between a large tree and an exterior wall.

“… … This number is not enough. “They are not ordinary Anupads, they are an army.”

“We’ve gathered all of the territory’s troops and mercenaries, so where can we get more?”

The voices of the man and the lord gradually became closer.

The Baroness, who was holding my hand, flopped down, leaning against a large tree. I felt sorry for her, so I hugged her without realizing it.

“Ask Count Tristan to provide battle wizards and elite soldiers.”

“dog sound! Just considering the debt I already owe to the Count is enough to make my back buckle. “If you extend your hand any further, the mine and everything else will be taken away.”

“Brother, this is not the time to be greedy!”

… … older brother? Did Baron Mallory have a brother?

“Isn’t this all done for you? Do you want to live on a small patch of land? like me!”

A refreshing scent that I couldn’t tell if it was clove or mint passed my nose. The woman in her arms slowly raised her head and looked at me, even though her body was trembling.

“kyung.”

My moist lips trembled slightly. There was an unknown heat in his dark green eyes.

“Dionea? Dionea!”

The woman’s shoulders shrug at the baron’s shout.

“Damn, where did this fucking bitch go again?”

“Don’t be like that. Rumors that my brother is treating his wife harshly have already spread throughout the surrounding estates. “You’re tarnishing your own face.”

“Ulkar has already made a mess of his face. “What difference will it make if I just slander you?”

He hugged the woman’s shoulder tightly. The tremors subsided little by little.

“Stop talking nonsense and let your subordinates do the talking. “Find out if this damn bitch is in a relationship with that bastard Pang!”

By the time the lord’s shouting had died down, I was kissing his wife.