My Demons - Chapter 229



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My Villains Episode 229

47. Nightmare (11)

Atalanta guided us to a tent. It was a fairly large tent with a banner on one side.

A golden drapery with a grid pattern carved with red and white thread, a strong wooden frame supporting the roof, a thick and tough cloth like a tarp, a thick carpet on the floor, a soft-looking bed and a bronze brazier… … .

“••••••and.”

It’s not glamping, what’s so luxurious about a tent? It’s quite different from my common sense.

But, it’s not something you can’t understand.

For the Nude people, this tent is not a temporary shelter, but literally a home. That’s probably why you put so much effort into it.

Heila followed me into the tent and looked at the chairs and low tea tables decorated with flower decorations, and her eyes sparkled.

“It’s gorgeous. “It’s not even Asundo.”

“huh?”

In the Nude people, major and minor matters of the clan are decided through meetings of clan leaders and elders. ‘Asun’ refers to the sacred tent where such meetings take place.

“how did you know? What does it mean that this is not Asun?”

“Look at the badge. “I heard that Asun wears a red badge.”

“aha.”

Atalanta, who was putting a piece of coal into the furnace, opened her mouth.

“that’s right. This is not Asun, this is my tent. So don’t feel pressured and sit down quickly.”

“I guess so.”

As I sat down with my butt down on the soft carpet, the bundle that had been sticking to my side from earlier also brought my knees together and knelt down. It’s a rather timid attitude that doesn’t suit a spoiled kid.

“… … Why are you doing this? “Isn’t it uncomfortable?”

“It’s okay, it’s comfortable.” I feel like bursting out laughing when I see this guy, who used to cry loudly in a chestnut, sitting there pretending to be calm.

“Hmm. But, what do you do?”

“Guests are here, so I should offer them at least a cup of tea.”

Atalanta, who said so, skillfully prepared tea using a kettle, wooden armor, and a sugar can.

“…Uh, this.”

“I remember?”

I nodded with a wry smile at Atalanta’s playful gaze.

The tea she served was one with the scent of lily blossoms, and I had tasted it once at the foot of Mt. Graduil. She said it had a mind-clearing effect… … .

“Shall I give it to you like before?”

“… … no it’s okay.”

“Hmm, that’s a shame.”

Actually, we didn’t have time to sip tea, but we also needed a break.

In particular, after waking up, Cole and I went back and forth between dreams for over a day without proper rest.

I had surpassed human physical strength a long time ago, so this forced march was no big deal.

On the other hand, although Cole had become much stronger, he was still just an ordinary human. He took a few sips of warm tea, then leaned back against the bed and fell asleep.

It was the same with the bundle.

Since he had turned into a kitten, he didn’t suffer much. However, because he suddenly changed into a human form, he was humiliated, and after receiving a honey balm from me, he shed tears and snot.

He had pretty good physical strength, but he wasn’t yet at a superhuman level, so he was quite tired.

“… … “Aww.”

The bundle fell down in a kneeling position. I placed the head of the whining, half-asleep boy on my thigh and listened to Atalanta’s words.

“We succeeded in controlling the void passage.” “I’m glad. “Are there any side effects?”

“It’s a little difficult because I’m suppressing it mentally, but it’s not so much that I can’t bear it.”

Atalanta smiled softly as she continued speaking.

“And then I got my freedom back. “It’s half freedom.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I destroyed Asun.”

… … What are you talking about, boy?

“Isn’t Asun on your side?”

“It happened just as prophesied.”

“•••••♦Prophecy?”

«Ugh» Hmm*

Atalanta lowered her voice, her golden eyes sparkling. He seemed to be aware of Hayla, who was sitting on the wooden chair next to him, savoring the tea.

“The prophecy you made.”

“••••••Ah, that.”

Something is ominous.

“In the process of opening the void passage, my power became stronger. And I killed six of them, just like you said.”

“Six, who?”

“Asun’s clan chiefs and elders. There were originally seven elders… … Atalanta’s gaze turned to the bundle.

“Coincidentally, that kid killed two people in Longville. “I couldn’t tell you how horrified I was when I realized that there were only five elders and the clan chief left in Asun, making the number six.” “… … ah.”

Ha, I’m going crazy.

The six I mentioned aren’t them. I’m talking about the ‘six great enemies’ that you will encounter as you follow the Vision Hunter scenario… … .

Atalanta seemed not to have read my confusion, but continued speaking in a very triumphant manner.

“I threw away the name that the old people chose arbitrarily. Instead, I regained the name left behind by my father, who was a demigod.”

“… … Well, congratulations. “I guess that’s what was announced to the clans.”

“that’s right.”

“Then what now? “What did you do at Oduenne Port?”

“I want to get my hometown back.”

“hometown?”

“Our people’s hometown, across the western sea.”

According to Atalanta’s explanation, the homeland of the Nudein was somewhere far to the south of the Mittergeland Empire. She saw it as her mission to reclaim the province and fulfill her people’s longing.

No, it seems like they view it as a shackle rather than a mission. I believe that true freedom will be achieved only after throwing off this last shackle.

Atalanta headed west for her freedom. He headed towards Abyden, a province bordering the highlands, and Audoenne, the province’s capital and port.

During that journey, I absorbed two other Nudein clans and gained enough warriors –

“… … “You went into Prince Ulkar’s reign?”

“Of course, I went in temporarily. To cross to the Empire, you have to cross the Bay of Blades, but now you have to do it anyway because of those who call you the King of Death and the Witch of Praise.

“Because I can’t launch the boat.”

“No, there’s still no reason to get involved in the fight.”

As I was still gaping with my mouth open, Atalanta smiled broadly.

“Money is always needed. Besides, if I leave it to Prince Silver, it might come in handy someday.”

“What if I get used again like I was used by Count Tristan?”

“That won’t happen. “Now it’s me who rules the clan, not the stupid, narrow-minded old men.” Atalanta shrugged his shoulders and added.

“And Prince Silver is someone you can trust, right?”

“How do you know that?”

“Hmm, your reputation is great, and your master is praying…” …

“… … “Hey, you idiot.”

I know that Prince Ulkar is a person with good sense and a gentle personality. He’s the one who made me a knight, but he doesn’t even know that much.

But a prince is a prince, and you don’t know what the people around him are like.

Even Sir Ariad, who is now known as the ‘Silver Prince’s Old Adder’, is a man who will have no hesitation in using the Nudein as expendables if they come into their hands.

When I touched my forehead with that thought in mind, Atalanta waved her hand as if to tell me not to worry.

“There’s nothing to worry about. The only ones directly involved with the prince’s side are me and the warriors I lead. In effect, it’s like signing a mercenary contract.”

“… … Well, that’s a good thing then

place.”

“Stop talking about that. “Because there are other interesting stories.”

“••••••What?”

Atalanta smiled brightly as she tilted the teapot with embossed laurel patterns and filled my teacup.

“We broke the siege of the plateau. A week ago.”

“what? you?”

“Oh, of course we weren’t the only ones who moved. “There are a little over 200 of us at most.”

“then? Are there any more troops that Prince Ulkar can move?”

“huh. First of all, the army came over from the empire.”

“In the Empire? “There is no reason for them to help Prince Ulkar.”

“No, the Calandari Church.”

” ah.”

I remember a story I heard from Max, a merchant who traveled between the West and the Royal Capital. It was said that Prince Ulkar, who was cornered, asked for help from the Scarlet Bishops of the Kallandari Church… … .

“I heard the ‘Red Militia’ has arrived. About 150 people?”

“At best?”

“It’s not just that. “I heard that close to ten paladins have arrived.”

He is a paladin of the Calandari Church… … .

I rubbed my forehead for a moment and then opened my mouth.

“Who is leading the Holy Knights?”

“Princess Theodora.”

“••••••also.” Princess Theodora is one of the most famous people in Middleworld. She was so famous that we heard stories about her more than thirty times during her travels.

Princess Theodora is an unusual woman from her status.

Duke Avilambus Strom, the influential elector of the Mittergeland Empire, was her uncle, and Lionel III, King of Milanol, was her maternal grandfather.

However, despite her noble status, she was the victim of an unfortunate fate.

Ten years ago, her father and brothers were caught up in political strife and lost their lives, and she herself was confined to a convent at the young age of fifteen.

Actually, stories like this are very common in Middle World. The fun part comes next.

Princess Theodora, who thought she had become a nun, appeared one day as a knight of the Calandari Order.

Duke Avilambus, who had taken the title from her father, and Lionel III, who had suddenly become the heretic knight’s maternal grandfather, immediately sent a letter of protest to the Calandari Church. The main thrust of the letter was to return Princess Theodora to her convent.

In response to the threatening request of Middleworld’s most powerful figures, the Scarlet Bishops of the Calandari Church gave this answer.

-Theodora is a noble knight appointed by the Lord and also an anointed one. It is only the Lord of Light who can take her priesthood from her.

The answer contained the fact that Princess Theodora was not just a holy knight and a strong determination that she would never grant the request.

As a result, Lionel III was so angry that he expelled Princess Theodora from the royal family list, and the Duke of Avilambus ran to the emperor and asked for his nephew to be expelled from the country – well, blah blah blah.

That wasn’t what was important to me. It is much more important to know, no, to be certain, that there is a very high possibility that the famous Princess Theodora is one of my alts.

“… … Hmm.”

If I remember correctly, among my characters, there was only one female paladin who was running a campaign.

‘Seonggi Saenida’ invests heavily in ‘salvation’ series, that is, healing and assistance.

As in other games, in Dark World, healers are the light and salt of the party.

Therefore, if possible, no, he planned to make Princess Theodora his companion by any means possible.

“… … So, where is the army that Princess Theodora brought?” “I don’t know exactly. “Maybe he’s at High Castle with his uncle?”

The ‘High Castle’ that Atalanta mentioned is a fortress in the highlands, and her uncle is Prince Ulkar.

Theodora’s mother was the eldest daughter of Lionel III, and Ulkar was the eldest child of Lionel III. Thanks to this, even though her age is the same at 26, she is her uncle and nephew.

“Not all Paladins.”

“then?”

“Because the snakes of Eyland have moved.”

“… … The snakes of Eyland?” Suddenly, I turned my head and made eye contact with Hayla. The girl who was lying on her back blinked her eyes a couple of times and then straightened up.

“He is Count Akele, do you know?”

“… … “Of course I know.”

“Oh right. Are you from Eyland? “I heard that guy is very famous there?”

“Well, that’s right. “Because you are the best knight in Eyland.”

……What kind of expression would Atalanta make if I said, “I am that man’s son?”

“Anyway, that person came out with a fleet and completely swept the sea. Thanks to this, most of the coast was restored.”

“And then? “Has the fleet returned?”

“Most of them returned, but a few remained in Biti.”

The region between Abidden, which borders the plateau, and Saven, where the South Harbor was located, is Alvivton, and ‘Vitian’ is the name of the port city in Alvivton.

“It means they settled down far away from the battlefield.”

“huh. In addition, the soldiers brought in by the Margrave of Landry to assess the surrounding territory.

“We gathered together and broke through the siege,”

At that time, a loud singing voice suddenly came out and engulfed Atalanta’s voice.

“It’s windy! West Coast –

Munchi and Cole, who had been sleeping, woke up hurriedly at the loud sound that shook the tent.

Heila slowly put down the teacup and placed the ‘Gloves of the Milky Way’ on both hands that she took out from her pocket.

“Atalanta-!”

I stood up while holding Hrunting and shook Atalanta, who had a blank expression on her face.

“Wake!”

“O ugh” —

Atalanta, who was holding her head for a moment, quickly stood up.

“The dream is ending!”

“what’?”

“What should I do? I didn’t know this would happen…” …

She looked confused but grabbed my wrist.

“I feel it. “I’m going to wake up soon!”

“Raise the sails, let’s go! to our hometown

Amid the thunderous singing, Atalanta screamed at the top of her voice.

“I wake up, but you don’t! “I have to go!”

“Where are you going?”

“Follow me!”

We quickly left the tent, following Atalanta.

Looking around, I saw the sunset coloring the sky, the distant horizon, and the low mountain ridges scattering like dust.

“Golden sun! Blow your breath-

“Over there!”

Atalanta ran across the camp and pointed to a tent with a red badge.

A black disk was floating at the entrance of Asun, a huge tent with the entrance flipped to both sides. It was a passage.

“Nix!”

As soon as the group arrived in front of the passage, Atalanta fell into my arms and kissed me briefly. And then he wiped my face with tears in his eyes.

“… … What should I do? I miss you already.”

“I’ll see you again soon.”

“O kko”

flaw? —I •

“Overcome the rough waves! To our hometown

“Everyone, come on in! “I’ll send Nyx last!”

When the last verse was heard, Atalanta hurried the group except me.

“Ugh, I understand. then,”

Cole quickly tried to jump into the discus, but frowned when he found Moongchi and Hayla motionless next to me.

“Mr. Bunchi, lady! “I have to go!”

Although Kol was angry, Mungchi and Hayla stayed by my side without moving a single inch.

“you are! “I’m going with Poi!”

“No, now is the time-”

Heila agreed with silence to the group’s stern shout. Cole just stamped his feet with an uncharacteristically embarrassed look on his face.

Atalanta, who saw this, bit her lower lip and quickly spoke in a resigned tone.

“I met Grania. “Do you know who it is?”

“… … Grania? “Are you Grania, a mercenary from the north?”

“that’s right. Arnal, Farrell, Olga, Aville, Lemus, everyone is at Auduenne!”

Yes, I said I would raise a mercenary force and follow Prince Ulkar. Fortunately, everyone was safe.

“And, tell Mr. Hatanka.”

I wondered why the story of Ute Kwai suddenly came up, but I didn’t have time to complain. This was because the dusty wind that had broken up the vast grasslands was blowing over the campsite.

“What?” “Grania is protecting Kanzai Iopiya.”

“Kanji, what?”

Atalanta shouted, pushing me toward the black disk.

“Kanzai Iopiya!”

“Who is that?”

“Mr. Hatanka’s sister-in-law!”

“What-?”

wait for a sec.

It’s IOP. Is it IOP?

Isn’t this the default name of a female soul shaman?

While I was looking confused, Cole shouted loudly.

“Phoenix! “You have to go!”

“No, wait, why is Utequai’s sister-in-law there?”

“No, Nyx. “Go!”

The dust wind that erased Atalanta’s dream had already arrived right around the corner, so I had to fly into the black disk without even being able to say a proper goodbye, let alone finishing my sentence.

Afterwards, Munch, Hela, and Kol fell into the black passage,

My vision went dark.